Family is one of the most important social networks in a person's life. From the moment of your birth, you are surrounded by an abundance of love and support. How would you respond, then, if the ones you trusted the most—your family—betrayed you? Would you stick to your beliefs and exclude them from your life, or could you forgive them under the pretense of family? The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) and her partner ended their three-year relation…

Prioritizing your family over all else means that you should always be willing to assist a member in need. Still, will you embrace a family member with a warm embrace and a helping hand if they start mistreating your partner, losing their sense of identity, and taking advantage of your kindness? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Following her homelessness and lack of resources, the original poster (OP) and his wife kindly welcomed his sister and her two kids into th…

Without mutual respect and trust, a marriage cannot last. Thus, if your friend approached you with a notion about her husband that she finds unsettling, what advice would you give her? The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) recently tied the knot with the person she had imagined would be her lifelong partner. However, as fate would have it, she happened to overhear women around her discussing how they could 'have it' with the groom at any time. Despite the…

Your friends are the ones you want by your side during good times and bad. But what would you say if one of your best friends declined your invitation to attend their wedding, claiming that you didn't deserve to be there for one of the most significant days of their lives? An update to the story of the man who, for no apparent reason, didn't include his friend of ten years in his wedding can be found below. With an update on the status of the relationship with his friend John, the original post…

Being loyal to one another is one of the most crucial qualities that siblings should have since it forms the basis of every close-knit relationship. In the story below, the step-sister is baffled. The original poster (OP) allowed her brother-in-law to deceive her sister for a long time. In this case, OP's sister and her partner are the proud parents of a handsome baby boy. The sister stays at home to raise the baby and her husband fulfills the financial requirements of the household. At first,…

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While establishing boundaries at work is necessary, it's much more crucial for the future of a love relationship and the mutual trust between the parties to do the same. Similar to the previous story , OP shares his encounter with a longstanding colleague who labels him a work husband in front of the entire company, even though he is happily married to a woman she knows well. Following the story's release, a plethora of comments started trickling in, many of which requested an update as well as…

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Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, romantic or platonic. A friendship cannot last a lifetime if it is not based on a solid foundation of trust. Having said that, how would you respond if your closest friend accused you of having an affair with her husband? Would you make every effort to disprove her, or would you accept that your friendship has ended and head your separate ways? A puzzled woman is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) is a married woman with a close…

It's a common belief that ‘sharing is caring'. But when is it acceptable to keep something to yourself and not share it? Is there a situation where this would be appropriate? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had recently undergone a medical procedure that necessitated a prolonged period of fasting. He was, therefore, relieved when the process finally ended and he was able to resume eating. After failing in his repeated attempts to get his girlfri…

There are several steps in the dating process that need to be completed correctly and with ease. Let's imagine you are meeting your partner's parents for the first time. It is your responsibility to provide a positive, long-lasting impression that will offer them confidence and peace of mind. The story below is an account of a confused boyfriend. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend have been dating for the last three years. However, due to the significant cultural differences between th…