Breakups are hard, especially when they are the result of infidelity. A person can suffer greatly when they lose a connection as a result of lying, betrayal, or stepping over boundaries. The woman in the following story, recently learned that her partner had been cheating on her. For about a year, the original poster (OP) and her partner, Matt, had been dating. At first, everything between the two was going great, but as is the case with all Reddit stories, things swiftly turned south, providin…

Weddings are joyous occasions that honor love and family. But what would you do if a major family conflict resulted from your wedding? Would you carry out the event exactly as scheduled, or would you make adjustments to appease those nearby? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is currently planning her wedding. September 15th, the day they first met, has been set aside for the wedding. But instead of bringing joy and anticipation for the wedding, the n…

The joy and brightness of a newborn can fill a home. But what would you do if your child detested your mother-in-law and would not stop wailing whenever she was around? Would you risk everything to keep the connection intact, or would you wait to see how things develop naturally, regardless of how long that would take? The story below recounts the tale of the frustrated mother. The original poster (OP) recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Even though we'd all like to think otherwise, O…

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Your kids should always come first in your life. But what if you secretly knew that you should stick to your child's schedule—including potty training—despite the fact that it would cause inconvenience to everyone around you? The original poster (OP) has a lovely 2-year-old daughter. OP and his husband recently decided that their little daughter was ready to begin potty training. At first, everything was going rather well, but all changed when their family took a vacation to Hawaii. Without any…

Buying someone you love a birthday gift is more than just picking up the most expensive item at a store. The gift has to show you actually care about that person, that you take an interest in things they enjoy, and that you know what would make them happy. If you truly care for the person you are buying a gift for, choosing that gift should not be that hard. Sometimes, even when they don't fully mean it, people miss the whole point of gift-giving and completely fumble with their present, like t…

Family bonds are among the best and strongest, particularly those between sisters. You rely on your sister to be there for you through good times and bad, in good health and bad. Not only is your sister a member of your family, but she is also your best friend, your most reliable ally, and a fellow conspirator. So, how would you respond if your sister attempted to benefit from your savings to finance her opulent wedding? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster…

For many parents who want to run their lives as smoothly as possible, nannies are the holy grail. Considering this, how would you respond if your sister-in-law tried to lure your nanny away with the promise of a bigger payday? The story below is of a dumbfounded mother. The original poster (OP), a mother of three, hired the most incredible nanny to help her take care of the children. The nanny is dependable, creative, and well-liked by the children. As a result, OP quickly agreed to the nanny's…

Successes should be acknowledged. No matter the size or scope, one must constantly recognize and be proud of their accomplishments. So, what would you do if the success of one person seemed to eclipse the talent of the others? The story that follows describes the confused mother. The original poster (OP) is currently a mother of two daughters: her stepdaughter and her biological daughter. To put things in perspective, OP had only been married for a year to her current partner. The two families…

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A house is not a home when there's no one there to hold you tight

Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful time of preparation for the arrival of a new soul on earth. Although everything should proceed without a hitch at this time, things can really turn out a little differently than expected. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her husband are expecting their first child together. Since OP has a unique name, she is eager to tap into her imagination and come up with a name for her beloved child. OP seems…

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs a person can have. Because of this, on May 12th of every year, we celebrate and pay tribute to all of the mothers in our community for their unshakable dedication, tireless efforts, and boundless love. The mother, who was left stunned, tells her story below. The original poster (OP) is a mother to two beautiful children. When the kids were still babies, OP and her partner separated, with him relocating all the way across the country. He assured her he w…

There are a lot of things to think about and things not to be taken lightly when preparing for a baby. That being said, not every disagreement—even when it seems like every decision you make will directly impact your unborn child's future—should end in a brawl or dispute. The story below tells the tale of a puzzled husband. The original poster (OP) is expecting a second child with his wife. Together, they are looking at potential names for their unborn child. During the conversation, multiple o…

Disputes over food might be one of the most common flights between two people in a relationship. It can be a flight over something as small as one not washing the dishes from last night's dinner, but also as big as one not respecting the other's eating restriction and literally forcing them to remain hungry. Yes, I am talking about the husband in this Reddit story, and please, let me explain. A woman turned to Reddit after she and her husband had some friends over, and they decided to order piz…

When going on a date, it can be very easy to miss or even ignore red flags from the person you are dating, simply because you don't know that person yet and want to give them the benefit of the doubt. That is why a lot of people can go months and even years without confronting their significant other's red flags, up until the point in which they end up tossing a relationship that they should have known wouldn't last from the beginning. Stories of relationships like these, that end much later th…