Was it really favoritism, or is it justified given the context?

Your siblings are your best friends for life. Whether you get along or not, they will always be a part of your life, so you ought to work on developing a stronger bond with them in order to establish a genuine friendship. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) comes from a twin family and is the fifth child. Being non-twin, she is the lone sibling. At family get-togethers, she had always been overlooked. OP tried hard at first to form close relationships…

One of the most memorable days in a person's life is their wedding. It's the day you meet the person you believe to be your true love or soulmate. As such, there are a number of factors to take into account when planning for the big day. The wedding dress you will don as you walk down the aisle to finally meet your true love, for example. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) just tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony attended by…

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…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. That being said, preserving family unity requires you to set limits with the people you care about. In that case, how would you respond if your twin sister attempted to have an adulterous relationship with your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been together for a long time. But before their marriage OP's identical sister—playing the role of the 'overly protective'…

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…

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…

Relationships within the family are dynamic and multifaceted, particularly between sisters. That being said, should parents make it a point to treat their kids equally no matter how different they may seem? or should a set of rules be given to every child based on their manners and personality? The story that follows describes a dissatisfied mother. The original poster is a mother of two girls (OP). The first sister is the picture-perfect child, in contrast to the other sister, who is disobedie…

Is this a valid excuse to miss your sibling's wedding?

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how would you respond if your daughter's engagement was so poorly received by your family that they almost stopped it from happening at all? Would you keep quiet or go to any lengths to protect your daughter? The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. For the second time, the original poster (OP) is a wife. Like her spouse, OP has a daughter from a previous relationship. As a result, following their marriage, th…

Maybe this bride actually dodged a bullet before it was too late.

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, it is perfectly normal to at times place your personal needs and pleasure ahead of those of around you. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. This summer marks the original poster's (OP) graduation. Her parents sent her an invitation to Disneyland as a graduation present. Since her parents had never given her preference over her older sister, who is now married and has a family, OP was surprised by her fortunat…

Jealousy can run deep between two sisters, especially when one is used to getting her way.

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. How would you react if your family betrayed your trust and gave the impression that your happiness and well-being were not important? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) was engaged to a guy named Mike. After five years of dating and three months of engagement, OP broke up with Mike after learning that he had been having an affair with another woman. Two years later, as OP adjusts to…

Within the family, favoritism is not unheard of. But when does someone have to stand up, declare that they can no longer tolerate their parents' disregard, and make an effort to break free from their authority? Below is an update to a story that was published just over a week ago. The original poster (OP) recently got married to the love of her life in a private ceremony that was seen by all of her friends and relatives. Her parents caused a stir in the family and the community at large by pref…