Parenting causes your priorities to shift. The mother who is frustrated is described in the story below. When the original poster (OP) was eighteen, she married her now ex-husband. The two were ‘happily’ married for more than ten years before the husband emotionally cheated on OP and filed for divorce so that he could start a new life with his lover. OP's ex-husband vehemently opposed her exercising any autonomy in the marriage, hence she never had a job before the divorce and never completed h…

Friendships are like love relationships in that they require constant work. Their demands are devotion, mutual respect, and a steadfast desire to cling to what you two have. The story below is an account of a confused friend. John has known the original poster (OP) for more than a decade. When they were both in their mid-twenties, they crossed paths at work and have remained in contact ever since. But although everything was going well at first, after John announced his engagement and decided n…

The three primary tenets of marriage are friendship, loyalty, and mutual trust. But what should one do if the other party violates the trust and the partnership agreement? An update regarding a husband's claims of financial adultery against his spouse can be seen below. The original poster (OP) asked for marital tips on Reddit. To put things in perspective, OP has been married to her partner for over ten years. They decided to open separate bank accounts for entertainment and leisure and a sing…

As of this very moment, no introduction needs to be made. We now know more about the woman who was first charged with financial adultery only to discover later that her spouse had been unfaithful and had unintentionally impregnated his coworker . The original poster (OP) is no longer bound by her unfaithful ex-husband and has been making an effort to move on with her life as a single woman. Following her divorce, OP has been blessed with a promotion and a roommate who will support her as she mo…

Girl best friends can be great for our partners—until they go all Baby-Zilla for your baby shower.

Planning a wedding might be one of the most important trials for couples. It gives a couple the opportunity to make sure they are compatible in ways that they never got to experience before. It allows both to see how the other reacts under pressure, what are their planning skills, how they set their priorities, and most importantly – how they handle financial responsibilities. The couple in this Reddit story has a major problem with the latter trial – they found out that they handle their finan…

Sometimes it's necessary to give yourself a break when you've been busy juggling a family, work, and school—this husband does not agree.

Oh, young love, isn't it beautiful? To meet someone new, get to know each other, fall in love, and go on romantic dates… It's all fun and games until you have to watch your ex-husband go through it all with someone else, and even worse, have his new girlfriend come to you for relationship advice. The woman in this Reddit story deserves an award for how she handled this situation with her ex-husband. Even though they broke things off mutually and respectfully, it still must sting when your ex-hu…

Relationships require ongoing effort. In addition to love, there are many other essential components that must exist in a relationship. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend have been together for a long time. At first, things were going fairly well, but when OP got a fantastic job offer across the nation, things soon turned sour. The girlfriend conveyed her disinterest in a relationship of such kind and expressed her distaste for a…

There are moments when the frenzy of everyday life causes you to lose sight of what truly matters. It may be your spouse, your children, your career, or your pals. But when someone points out a clear oversight on your part, do you take responsibility for it or do you try to pin it on stress from your busy life? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. As mentioned in the initial post , the original poster (OP) received an invitation to accompany his niece down the aisle on her…

The cornerstone of any good relationship is honesty. But is it possible to be too frank? Or can you say practically anything and get away with it if your intentions are pure? The story below tells the tale of a confused friend. The original poster (OP) talks about how she told her friend that she thinks she's ruining her fiancé’s life. To put things in perspective, OP's friend begged her to find out when her partner intends to propose. During the exchange, he made it clear that, despite not bei…

Breaking up is hard, breaking up with someone who refuses to let go is even harder, then throw in the complications of divorce and child custody, and the situation becomes nearly impossible, because one way or another, the relationship has to keep going. The man in this Reddit story did not expect to have so many complications with his ex, and his now fiance feels like those complications might seriously affect the relationship with her future husband. To give you a quick summary of the story d…

You marry not just your partner but also their entire family. The family is comprised of all the occupants of the home as well as any potential challenges or problems. Every family structure has its pros and cons, but in order to keep the peace within the family, there are also boundaries that need to be strictly adhered to. The fiancé's tale of frustration is what follows. After recently popping the question to his fiancée, the original poster (OP) has already started organizing their extravag…

Setting limits with people in your immediate vicinity while you're married or in a committed relationship is crucial to preserving harmony and fostering mutual trust. Having said that, how would you respond if a teammate tried to cross the line in front of the entire office? The story below is an account of a frustrated employee. For a significant duration, the original poster (OP) was employed by the same company. Due to his job, OP was frequently required to depart on business trips with his…

In the family, favoritism is hardly unheard of. In most families, there is always a child who is closer to the parents than the others. Having said that, it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that each child feels valued and cherished. The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) married the love of her life in a magical ceremony that was witnessed by the people she holds dear. However, things rapidly became dire when pictures from the big day sta…

It can be quite a dramatic statement to claim that a proposal can be the downfall of a relationship, but I can think of quite a few examples to shed some light on a statement like this. One example is if the couple never discussed marriage before, and then one of them decides to propose as a surprise, then no, they should not be surprised if they are being told 'no'. Another example, coincidently the topic of this Reddit story, is when the boyfriend proposes to his girlfriend using the ring she…