Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your own brother tried to bar you from his wedding on the grounds that you dared to become engaged before his wedding and would steal the show? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had always had a close relationship with her brother. Therefore, OP was overjoyed when she learned that her brother had proposed to his long-term girlfriend and offered to co…

Loyalty and trust are the foundational elements of friendship. The most comforting thing of all is knowing that you can always count on friends. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Recently, the original poster (OP) was given a trust fund worth more than $20,000. After gaining access to the funds, she hosted a beautiful gathering with family and friends and gave gifts to each person in attendance. So, a friend reached out asking for financial aid, figuring that OP wouldn't min…

There are decisions you make in life that determine the course of your future. The husband who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been dating his wife for three years. They are now expecting their first child together. However, rather than everything going smoothly, the pair have been seen fighting to work out their differences ever since they found out they were expecting. The wife wants OP to be more present given that he is a surgeon and is rarely ava…

Your allegiance should always be towards your family. However, what would you do if you found out that your sister was trying to take your fiancé away from you? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. But when OP found out from a mutual acquaintance that her sister was attempting to destroy her relationship and make her fiancé leave by claiming that she could make him happier, things soon got out of contro…

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Communication is crucial to ensuring that the relationship endures. Having stated that how would you feel if your partner ignored your birthday wish each and every year while pretending to know better? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his wife had been married for a considerable amount of time. For a very long time, the wife chose to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays,…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, how would you react if your sister—to whom you have generously supplied financial support—began to publicly shame you? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. Due to their disparate interests and pastimes, the original poster (OP) and her sister had never been close. But OP didn't think twice about saying yes when her sister asked whether or not she would be willing to help her buy her dream wedding dress. However, when her s…

Loyalty is a beautiful trait in someone and should be valued. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner abandoned you and your family in favor of a friend? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his spouse for a considerable amount of time. With the exception of the odd disagreement here and there, their home is generally peaceful. All that changed, though, when the wife of the original poster offered to take in her closest…

Your family should always come first. That being said, how would you respond if your mother-in-law decided to go on a personal crusade to ruin your sister-in-law's life? If you didn't want to irritate her further, would you say something or remain silent? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for a long time. Even though OP never had a strong relationship with her mother-in-law, nothing compared to the hostility…

For good reason, people discourage merging business with pleasure: things never, ever turn out well. The story below is an account of a frustrated cousin. The original poster (OP) gave $5,000 to his cousin a few years ago, stating that his cousin was in dire need of help due to serious financial problems. Years later, though, the cousin's financial circumstances have much improved, but he still won't pay OP back for the $5,000 he so kindly loaned him, and he keeps silent whenever the topic is b…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your sister—who is essentially trying to spare you from heartache—broke your heart by telling the entire family the darkest secrets about you and your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. More than a decade ago, when they first started dating, OP's spouse had an illicit relationship with a fellow…

One of the most momentous days in your life is the birth of the first of your children. That marks the official start of your parenthood. On a day like that, one may experience anything, including fear, excitement, and delight. So, if your spouse hadn't been present during the birth of your firstborn, how would you have responded? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been married for a considerable amount of time. Not too long ago, t…

We have said it time and time again: your family is your first priority. However, how would you respond if your family betrayed you and then pleaded with you to stay and provide for them financially? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) had been outed to his parents by his brother, who caused him to be shunned at an early age. As a result, OP had to start learning at a very young age how to survive and thrive on his own merits. OP has established a res…

Your wedding should be a day set apart just for you and your partner. Everyone in your life should be celebrating your union and the start of your journey as a couple. Still, how would you respond if your brother attempted to steal the spotlight by using your nuptials as a political platform? The story below is of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) is getting married to the man of her dreams in the upcoming months. Before the wedding, OP threw a bridal shower for her close friends and…

In a friendship, trust and loyalty are crucial components. So, what would you do if a friend violated your confidence while it was advantageous, just to turn around once karma struck? Would you stand back and tell her that if she made the bed, it's time to lay in it, or would you still have her back as if nothing had happened? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. As a gesture of support, she thus complied…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, how would you respond if you wanted to support your siblings but also understood that doing so would entail defying your parents' wishes? The brother in the story below is perplexed. The original poster (OP) lost both of his parents not too long ago. When the will was made public, OP discovered that, in contrast to his brothers, his parents had left him a sizeable sum. They took this action because they believed th…

A partnership requires a great deal of effort and sacrifice on both sides. As a result, the couple experiences both good and bad times; nonetheless, it is precisely because of these that they grow stronger and better equipped to deal with the challenges that life presents. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) has been dating his partner for an extended period of time. Like in any relationship, there were qualities in his partner that OP cherished and…