Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We all want to be seen in our own way; we want to be noticed, appreciated, and loved by the people we care about. Feeling invisible to the people you love can be an awful and discouraging feeling. Take it from this teenager who’s felt like the black sheep her entire life. In this Reddit thread, she claims that she’s always been on the outskirts. Her parents have each other, and her siblings are also a lot closer. Her mom’s close with her sister, dad’s close wi…

Your family should always come first. That being said, is it appropriate for you to violate your end of a contract if one of the parties breaks it, regardless of who the other party is? The brother who is frustrated is described in the story below. Using financial leverage, the original poster (OP) was able to join his younger brother's wedding party. The brother of OP is planning his wedding, but he's having trouble locating a venue that fits within his budget. As a result, OP graciously volun…

In any kind of connection, romantic or platonic, honesty is paramount. Therefore, how would you react if someone penalized you for telling them the truth? After all, finding the truth isn't always easy. The story below is an account of a protective sister. In an attempt to learn from their mother's mistakes and not repeat them, the original poster (OP) and her sister promised to notify each other right away if they saw any behavior that mirrored that of their mother after becoming parents. Ther…

Hey, parents, your favoritism is showing!

Welcome back internet lovers. We all know how important it is to have family, even if we’re not close with them. Our family is our anchor; they’re there for us when we need them, and they’re a support system for us to rely on. When they don’t live up to these basic expectations, it can be very disappointing. Maybe because these people are the closest to us, when things go wrong, the consequences are the most devastating. So many people are cutting contact with their families today, whether it’s…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes family expects too much of us . There are lines drawn in the sand, but we’re the only ones who can see it. It makes sense that in times of trouble or loneliness, we turn to family members for support. We still need to remember that they’re human too, they have their own feelings, boundaries, and preferences. In this particular Reddit thread, the woman is feeling unappreciated by her entitled brother. She’s been babysitting her nephew for a while now,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Perfidy that stems from your partner is one of the worst things a person can experience. But when you combine this with a family member, the betrayal is deeper than any. When you feel surrounded by people who don’t care about you to the point that they’ll do anything they want, regardless of how much it will hurt the other person, it is someone you can’t maintain in your life. In this Reddit thread a man finds out his wife is pregnant, and gets…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s typical to expect your family to be there for you in the face of opposition . When you’re disrespected, heartbroken, or wronged, your family should take your side. It’s what family is for. You don’t have to be close, but basic respect should come to your family first. In this Reddit thread, it’s shocking to read the lack of support and respect this man is going through in regard to his family. He’s asking for the basics of what a family should provide. Af…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is so ubiquitous, yet so shamed . As much as people want to put it in a box, it’s a multifaceted act that has so many reasons and motives behind it. Sometimes people cheat emotionally because they feel they’re not getting what they need from their partners. Some people cheat out of blatant disrespect . Some people cheat because they want to feel powerful, or have their ego boost. Regardless of the reason, it’s emotionally immature, and…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, are there instances in which your priorities collide, two important individuals require your assistance simultaneously, and you remain unclear of your true allegiance? The boyfriend who is displeased is described in the story below. For more than a year, the original poster (OP) had been dating his girlfriend. OP had been upfront and truthful about his sister's troubled past from the beginning of the relationship. Furthermore, OP admitted…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never a good feeling when you feel like someone is trying to take advantage of you . The level of personal frustration and disrespect is unpleasant, not to mention the inconsideration. No one is obligated to take care of someone else’s children, even if it is family. Blood relations aren’t the end all/ be all of everything in life. People trying to convince you otherwise are just here to use you. This brings us to the Reddit story. It’s an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s somehow so common to be expected to babysit for free . Blood is thicker than water, and I guess for some people that means you can expect your family members to take care of your children whenever you don’t feel like it. The truth of the matter is that if the kids are yours, then you are the only one expected to take care of them, no one else. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A woman has three children and no husband. After her busy an…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s important to feel like the friends and family in your life support you and are there for you in whatever situation you struggle with. Having the safety and security of their reliance is a form of both love and respect, and when you don’t have it with your family it could create internal affairs that have long lasting consequences. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this piece, the original poster (OP) is a man whose brother is getting married. Over a…

Should she tell her brother who his fiancée really is?

Welcome back internet queens and kings. The season for vacationing is upon us. There’s nothing better than planning a long-awaited trip, getting together with your loved ones for some quiet and quality time. All of these things seem like good ideas, but in reality it isn’t always sunshine and roses. Family means tension, fights, and negative atmospheres for some people. Dynamics could get difficult. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) writes that he’s on vacation with his family, an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The word ‘family’ can mean different things to different people. Although it should mean respect and inclusion, people may turn their back on other members for a variety of reasons . It’s not always a given that blood relations means someone will be there for you, or that they want the best for you. In my opinion, you can have the same bond and closeness with friends as you do family. This brings us to the Reddit thread. This story is an update…