There's a difference between 'family helps family' and 'family is entitled to your money.'

It is vital to make sure that everyone has a similar, if not identical, vision for the trip before it ever begins. In this sense, you share the same timetable and want to visit similar destinations. The story below is an account of a traveler. The original poster (OP) has a passion for travel. She has visited more than 95 countries up to this point. Her next journey would take her to the far-off nation of India, where she would meet up with an old friend who had coincidentally crossed her path.…

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, how would you react if your own sister took advantage of your kindness and love? Would you keep your unwavering devotion to her, or would you demand that she start expressing gratitude? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) decided to help his younger sister in paying for her dream wedding after learning that she was experiencing financial difficulties. However, OP found out that his 'naïve' s…

Despite being strong and independent women, some of us enjoy the romance of men acting chivalry towards us. Just because we have jobs and don't need a man to pick up the check at the end of the meal, doesn't mean that we don't think it is a nice gesture and a gentleman thing to do. When I first started dating my boyfriend, he insisted on paying for everything, which made me really uncomfortable at first. But as I got used to the idea, I realized that being treated that way made me feel… good an…

A marriage is a legal commitment to support one another through good times and bad. Therefore, one might think that being married is equivalent to deciding to bear the burden of life jointly rather than alone. The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) makes considerably more money than his wife does. As could be predicted, they each contribute a different sum of money to their joint residence. Things are starting to go south now that they are trying to purc…

When you tie the knot, you begin a shared future with the person you consider to be your person—your one true love. Having said that, the pair shares their happiness and victories as well as their monetary and personal commitments. The story below is an account of a frustrated fiancé. The original poster (OP) had been looking forward to her wedding day ever since she got engaged. As they anticipated their impending marriage, the couple decided to host bachelorette parties for themselves. Fortun…

Marriage requires continuous work and is founded on friendship, commitment, and trust. Nevertheless, how would you react if your partner suddenly accused you of financial infidelity after you withdrew money from your private savings account to make an expensive purchase? This story tells an account of a woman who is confused. The original poster (OP) was wed to her spouse for over ten years. Early in the relationship, the couple decided to set up separate bank accounts for pleasure, and a singl…

Weddings should be a happy occasion. I love reminiscing about my wedding day. But I have to say, my wedding wouldn't have been nearly as memorable if my loved ones weren't there to celebrate with me. At the end of the day, our family and the people we spend our most intimate moments with, are what truly matter. I'd even dare to say that all the little details that took up so much of my time, in hindsight, were completely unnecessary. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister who is t…

Tip top financial shape

We seem to live in a world where the rich just keep getting richer and the rest of us are left behind to hustle 2, 3, 15 side jobs just to make ends meet. Well, I’m here to air out the dirty laundry (or laundered money, if you get my drift) on some of our beloved—and some not so beloved—celebrities. Whether you’re here purely for the entertainment aspect, or you really want to learn how not to take the same missteps, you’ve come to the right place.

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