Your family should always come first in all you do. But if your whole family had been withholding something from you for more than five years, how would you respond? Would you be able to move on and forgive, or would the past permanently ruin your relationship? The story below is an account of a heartbroken father. The original poster (OP) and his wife of more than 25 years recently got divorced. The divorce was quick because of his ex-wife's adultery, which has been going on for more than five…

The day of your wedding is dedicated to you and your future. Thus, how would you feel if a friend accidentally stole the show at your bridal shower and announced her pregnancy? The story below is an account of a confused friend. The initial poster (OP) and her partner were taken aback when they learned they were expecting a baby. OP received an invitation to her high school friend's bridal shower shortly after she found out she was pregnant. The girls insisted that OP relax and have a drink wit…

Friendship, honesty, and trust are essential for a happy marriage since without them, the union would not survive the test of time. The following story tells the tale of a cunning wife. It was just recently disclosed to the original poster (OP) that her husband had been engaging in extramarital affairs. But before filing for divorce, OP reasoned that it would be best to settle her affairs, so she held off on disclosing her husband's infidelity. That's why she found a job, acquired full ownershi…

You should always put your family members' wants and comfort first, and you should be prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their comfort and needs are met. The original poster (OP) and her aunt had never gotten along. Her aunt had teased her about her weight when she was a little child. Having said that, during OP's 18th birthday celebration, things drastically deteriorated. OP was nervous and undecided about inviting her aunt to take part in the celebrations. But after giving it some thou…

Sincerity is necessary for friendships. But is it possible to be too truthful? The story below is an account of a loyal friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attended a friend's wedding. The bride and her boyfriend were quite close, so she got an invitation to the bachelorette party at Niagara Falls. During the bachelorette party, the bride complains about how she doesn't like one of the groom's closest female friends. The bride continues by saying that she would never have invited the…

The union of two people in the holy tie of matrimony is celebrated at a wedding. On this day, the partners promise to support one another in good times and bad, in health and sickness. The story below tells the story of the frustrated young man. The original poster (OP) has been seeing a married, much older woman for a while now. The woman tricked him into thinking that she and her husband were getting a divorce soon. But OP was shocked to learn that none of this was true and that she had been…

Family bonds are complex and ever-changing. Parents go above and beyond to ensure that their children are happy. However, occasionally, when one child requires a little more love and attention than the others, it is easy to get caught up in his or her problems and forget about the needs of the rest of the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) recounts his personal experience of growing up with well-intentioned parents. The original poster, the sole…

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

Ensuring the happiness and health of your children is your ultimate goal as a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. The original poster, often known as OP, just went through a divorce. Following a cordial and amicable divorce, the two individuals pursued new romantic relationships. The two couples got along well at first, but their dynamic shifted dramatically once OP's daughter received the assets she inherited from her paternal grandparents through the mail. The daught…

Taking up the role of parenthood takes work. All of a sudden, this independent person whose sole duty was to look after himself is required to love and care for a small creature that is unable to look after itself. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy. The couple experimented with names before the baby was born, discussing whether to choose traditional names, as his family would anticipate, or wheth…

Raising children is a never-ending task. A person should think about the implications when deciding to become a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated ex-wife. The original poster (OP) and her ex-husband are parents to two boys. She claims that while everything was going well at first, the marriage started falling apart after the birth of her youngest child. The prospects of a reconciliation were dashed when OP discovered that her husband had cheated on her and was expecting a ba…

A person's wedding day is among the happiest occasions of their life. Couples want to organize an amazing event that will satisfy their burning desire. As such, it makes sense to feel deeply disappointed and perhaps overly emotional if something goes wrong along the way. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had just returned from attending her closest friend's wedding with her spouse and little boy. After several conversations with OP, the friend who wa…

According to popular belief, one of the most memorable days of your life is your wedding day. To ensure that the day is picture-perfect, the couple works into the wee hours of the morning. But what would you do if your sister attempted to take center stage and ruin the entire ceremony? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP), surrounded by her closest friends and family, recently tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony. Prior to the b…

The definition of cheating varies among individuals. For those who are interested, in my humble opinion, cheating in a love relationship is simply anything your spouse would do but would be reluctant to discuss with you out of concern for your reaction. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her spouse for a considerable amount of time. They recently welcomed their first child together. But instead of living happily ever after, the coup…

The first thing a parent should do is name their child. You are securing their place in the world by granting them a name they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Therefore, the responsibility is great and ought not to be disregarded. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child, a daughter. She had known since she was a young girl that she would name her firstborn daughter Seraphina. Unfortunately, before O…

Divorce is rarely simple. Essentially, it is a choice made by both parties to head in different directions. Divorce may arise from dwindling love, adultery, or the simple but common reason of growing apart. The story below is an account of a vindictive ex-husband. The original poster (OP) shares his wicked scheme to exact revenge on his former spouse. Background: More than 20 years ago, OP and his wife filed for divorce due to her infidelity. Instead of fighting fire with fire throughout the di…