Weddings are joyous occasions intended to honor a loving couple. That being said, how would you respond if your sister—the bride—insisted on having you color your waves brown for the reception in order to prevent you from taking away from her spotlight? The story below describes the frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is a baker, therefore in the lead-up to the wedding, she offered to help her sister and manage the cake herself. But the bride was not amused by OP's alleged meek particip…

Above all, your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how can you decide when to set limits and draw the line with your dear ones? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) insisted that her brother vacate her home. To put things in perspective, OP inherited her grandmother's home following her passing. As a result, she agreed to let her brother—who was then married with children—rent the house for less than the going rate. However, he…

At all times, your family should come first. It is your unstated responsibility as a sibling to keep your younger siblings in mind at all times. You are their strongest ally, best friend, and guardian. But how would you react if your sister attempted to take advantage of your generosity by asking you to pay for her opulent wedding? Would you politely give in out of love for your brother, or would you stand your ground and refuse? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Th…

Weddings are joyous occasions that honor love and family. But what would you do if a major family conflict resulted from your wedding? Would you carry out the event exactly as scheduled, or would you make adjustments to appease those nearby? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is currently planning her wedding. September 15th, the day they first met, has been set aside for the wedding. But instead of bringing joy and anticipation for the wedding, the n…

Family bonds are among the best and strongest, particularly those between sisters. You rely on your sister to be there for you through good times and bad, in good health and bad. Not only is your sister a member of your family, but she is also your best friend, your most reliable ally, and a fellow conspirator. So, how would you respond if your sister attempted to benefit from your savings to finance her opulent wedding? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster…

Successes should be acknowledged. No matter the size or scope, one must constantly recognize and be proud of their accomplishments. So, what would you do if the success of one person seemed to eclipse the talent of the others? The story that follows describes the confused mother. The original poster (OP) is currently a mother of two daughters: her stepdaughter and her biological daughter. To put things in perspective, OP had only been married for a year to her current partner. The two families…

Your family can either be your closest companion or your greatest foe. That being said, what would be your reaction if your family attempted to live off the produce of your labor to save money? Considering that the essence of family is mutual support, would you prefer to support your family without question or would you prefer to overlook the uncomfortable reality that they are holding you back? The story that follows is that of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) rented the property his…

Family comes first at all times. If, however, your sister tried to take advantage of you just because it suits her, how would you respond? Would you quietly give in to her ridiculous demands for the sake of her three defenseless children, or would you stand your ground? This is the story of a perplexed sister. After a contentious divorce, the older sister of the original poster (OP) desired to live with her and her spouse until she could afford to start anew. OP and her spouse eventually agreed…

Weddings are happy occasions that may also be stressful at times. The drive to organize and execute a perfect day can sometimes cause the ones who matter most to suffer. The bride in the story below is puzzled. The original poster (OP) describes the moments building up to her big day. OP had worked together with her sister to organize the perfect wedding. OP's sister was the maid of honor for a while, but she was forced to step down from her esteemed position in order to take care of her health…

Parents often claim that they love all of their children equally and that it would be impossible to rank them in order of preference. Would you, however, consider your mother's threat to back out of your wedding to be her taking a side? The account that follows is the story of a frustrated son. A few years back, the original poster (OP) tied the knot with the love of his life. Despite OP's pleading and concerns, his brother thought that the wedding was the perfect opportunity to pop the questio…

Some items are so sentimental that they just cannot be valued in monetary terms. But would you count your parents' home among them? The story tells the tale of a dissatisfied sister who doesn't know what to do. The Original Poster (OP) recently lost her parents. Her siblings were to get a sizable sum of money from the will, and she was to get the house. Everyone was happy at first, but when her siblings' money ran out, they began to get curious about her wealth. Consequently, OP chose to sell t…

The idea of babies and everything related to welcoming new souls into the world is fascinating. Your child is the culmination of countless possibilities and struggles. However, there is nothing quite like witnessing your child find their way in the world. What would you do, then, if a family member attempted to cause you needless distress in order to satisfy their own needs? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) has two half-sisters. Since the two…

In life, friends come and go, but your family is forever. So, how would you respond if your own brothers no longer considered you to be family? Would you give up and admit defeat, or would you persist in attempting to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) recalls the moment she realized her siblings had never seen her as a member of the family. OP, the youngest of her siblings, has always held her three older brothers in high regard.…

The most significant thing in life is family. But sometimes it's unavoidable to pass judgment on people closest to you. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. To the dismay of her parents, the Original Poster (OP) entered the sales industry shortly after high school. On the other hand, OP's sister went to college and has spent the last ten years pursuing a medical degree. That being said, OP's financial status is significantly more secure than her sister's because of her b…

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