“I just had a very painful, invasive procedure done and I’m in pain. He said if she called him right now and said she needed him, he’d drop everything to go help her.”

It's an exciting and sometimes stressful process naming your child because everyone feels free to give unwanted advice and 'guidance'. But what would you do if, after several months of thought and debate, you finally decided on a name for your son, only to have your sister-in-law outsmart you and give her son the name you had planned for him? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child. For their little angel, the…

Family dynamics are complex and multifaceted. The complexity of familial ties dramatically changes when money is involved. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) lays out his reasons for severing ties with his parents in a candid post. To put things in perspective, OP lost his grandparents when he was just a toddler. The parents were ordered to safeguard the money until their children turned 18 years old, at which time they were each predicted to inherit a s…

“My life was easier when I was a single mom.”

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…

“I feel hurt and devastated and even a little betrayed.”

“I'm pregnant with our second now, and I'm sure I'm hormonal, so missing out on these memories she made might be affecting me more than it normally would…”

You shouldn't have to “earn” the respect of someone who claims they love you.

“I'm not saying he's a bad guy, it's just that I'm not comfortable with my boyfriend having such a close female best friend, especially when I thought I was his best friend.”

Even though it is not a solution many families aspire to reach, divorce can often do wonders for a family. Sure, no couple wants to admit defeat and give up, but sometimes, having the heart to separate is the best thing to do both for the parents and their kids. Understanding this might be a lot harder for the kids than the parents, so parents have to approach the subject very carefully to make sure everyone is actually on board with the idea of splitting up the family. Something that definitel…

You can always rely on your family, both in good and terrible times. That being said, you should never take your loved ones for granted because they can vanish at any moment. The story below is an account of a confused father. As a single father, the original poster (OP) raises his adolescent son. Since they were young children, the youngster and his uncle—OP's brother—had a strong relationship. Because of their many common interests and experiences, the young boy and his uncle grew increasingl…

Many people believe having a causal and physical relationship with a friend is great, but I honestly cannot get behind the idea. Maybe it is because I am a hopeless romantic, but I truly believe it either ends with a real relationship, or a disaster. If it ends with a relationship, then I guess no harm was done, and it might be a cute story you could tell your kids in the far ( far ) future. If it ends in a disaster, then, well, you have a disaster to deal with, and everyone involved is probabl…

Yes, there are times when social anxiety appears to be totally incapacitating. As a result, people react differently to different social circumstances. The story below is an account of a confused friend. For the purpose of debate, the original poster (OP) and a woman by the name of Amy were longtime friends. Amy is unable to mingle with OP's bigger group of friends due to her severe social anxiety. To the amazement of all, though, Amy had agreed to join the group on one of their regular outings…

Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

You are not your boyfriend's sugar mama.

“I swear that he could've whispered it from across the ocean and I would've heard.”