Your family should always come first in your priorities. But after twenty years, what would you do if you discovered that you and your partner were related? The narrative that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse have been together for nearly two decades. For Christmas of last year, OP bought herself and her husband DNA tests and an ancestry account. So after doing an extensive amount of research, she found out that she and her husband are somewhat…

Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, are there boundaries that even your nearest and dearest should not cross? The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. For the first time ever, the original poster (OP) is about to become a grandmother. Her son got married to Sierra, and the two of them are expecting their first child together. All the same, Sierra asked OP to make the trip to her home state in order to help her in getting ready for the baby's arrival. OP in…

I will never understand why people are so reluctant to do the right thing when it comes to relationships. I get that sometimes it is hard, to be honest with yourself and your partner, but surely being honest is so much better for both people than leading each other on and wasting your time. So this is a message for anyone in a relationship right now – If you don't feel like they are the one, do both of you a favor and simply break up. Don't lie, don't cheat, don't ghost – All you have to do is…

Having a good relationship with your partner's family is something no one should take for granted. For some reason, it is so rare to feel at home with your loved one's family, and if someone does feel comfortable, they should hold on to that as strongly as they can. It seems like the family in this Reddit story is on great terms with each other, which is why it is surprising that OP (original poster) is looking to cause drama. OP is happily married to his wife, who, as it seems, is close to her…

One of the most crucial characteristics for a family to possess is loyalty. They should always stand by you, through good times and bad. So, what should you do in the event that your siblings are at odds? In order to preserve peace and unity in the family, should you take a stand or do you remain impartial? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. While the original poster (OP) and his brother had always been close, OP and his sister had never gotten along. As a result, when it ca…

If there is one thing that I am excited about when I become a mom, is to dress my kids in cute and stylish outfits. I am in no way a fashionable person, but there is something that seems so fun in dressing your own tiny baby, and I just know I'll do a good job. That being said, if my partner will also enjoy picking out clothes for our kids, I don't see myself denying him that, even if the clothes he picks are not my favorite. This is hardly a good enough reason to create drama for the family, a…

Her taste in furniture was the one that got away.

I fully support the idea that people should be 100% themselves when they are around their loved ones. There should be absolutely no reason for couples to feel uncomfortable around each other, or feel like they shouldn't show their true colors to their significant other. When both of the people in a relationship are completely themselves, that allows them to understand just how compatible they truly are with each other. If at that stage, something is still not right between the couple, there is…

As a parent, you want the best for your children. You'll go above and beyond to ensure they have a great future. That being stated, what would you do if your child came to visit you with a partner whom you find disagreeable? To avoid upsetting your daughter, would you choose to grieve in private or would you try to drive the two apart by speaking out? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded mom. The original poster (OP) recently learned that her daughter, who is twenty years old, has bee…

In a relationship, quality time is essential. Couples use that time to rekindle their romance by focusing only on one other. That being said, how would you feel if your partner surreptitiously invited a few of their friends on your romantic retreat? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had planned a romantic getaway for himself and his lady love. However, the girlfriend notified OP that she had invited two of her friends to join them in celebrating a…

Don't let your boyfriend keep you from meeting your husband, ladies

Family comes first at all times. You ought to be able to prioritize your family's needs over any other commitments. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) has been her sister's primary babysitter ever since her nieces were born. This setting was initially quite helpful and advantageous, but things took a bad turn when OP's older sister accused OP of stealing her wedding band. OP tried her hardest to defend herself, but her sister would have none of it and…

Turns out they were right to be worried...

When a couple decides to get married, they face a lot of changes that come with completely tying their lives together, which cannot be easy for either partner in the relationship. The best way to handle all those changes is to always talk it through with each other. Having full transparency and communication is truly the key to a good relationship – there is a reason why it is such a cliché. That is the main problem for the couple in this Reddit story, as something in their communication with e…

No wonder they're single

In a relationship, patience is required. Even though you could eventually lose patience, it's important to remain calm and show respect during these trying moments since it matters more how you say something than what you say. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married for a considerable amount of time. Despite her desire to advance her marriage and begin the process of starting a family, her husband strongly protested the notion, citing…