Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We live in a pretty strange era; global diseases, technology, globalization, virtue signaling, going no contact with family, and a slew of other first world problems. Going ‘no contact’ with family members is becoming as normal as keeping contact with them. These days, it seems to be the most common resort when a dispute arises. The world seems to become more divided, more black and white, and you’re either good or bad. That brings us to the Re…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Setting clear boundaries with people is a crucial part of relationships of any kind. When you don’t have boundaries set, people can walk all over you, make you uncomfortable, and disrespect you. This brings us to the Reddit story. A woman is pregnant, and her sister-in-law is making some pretty bizarre, borderline creepy comments. She’s sending her constant messages about how she’ll steal the baby, saying she wants to be in the delivery room, a…

Being volun-told to do things is not fun.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In life, you have to make some tough decisions. Maybe you have to choose between what to study, or between careers, or between places to live. You may even have to choose between romantic partners. But these days, it’s more and more common to have to choose family members. ‘No contact’ with family members is becoming a casual part of our culture, and regardless of your views on this strictness, it’s the truth. Everything is dependent on the sit…

Weddings are happy occasions created to celebrate the union of two individuals in the sacred tie of matrimony. Usually, the couple extends invitations to the most significant and intimate people in their lives to join them on this momentous day. However, if your sister attempted to take center stage during the day, how would you react? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) had lately tied the knot in a private, dreamy wedding with the love of his life.…

Weddings are joyous occasions designed to honor the union of two people. The couple invites their loved ones to join them as they celebrate taking their first steps towards eternity. However, what if your brother and his current partner decided they didn't want you to come to the nuptials because they believed you would be the center of attention? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. A leg amputation was recently performed on the original poster (OP) as a result of multiple me…

First and foremost, always put your family first. But what would you do if, only a few months before your wedding, your sister disclosed a dark, secret about your fiancé? Would you support your sister and express gratitude for her candor, or would you support your fiancé in opposition to your sister's testimony? An unhappy fiancé is the subject of the story that follows. After three years of dating, the original poster (OP) recently proposed. The idea of being married to the love of his life fi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. If 20 year olds find dating to be difficult, they’re in for a rude awakening as they try to date in their 40s and 50s. Dating when you’re older is much more difficult. With time, comes burdens, emotional burdens, and baggage that each person must carry. Divorces, children from different marriages, and a slew of other events make it hard and jading to date past 40 . But some people do it with spunk. Some people are able to date when they’re olde…

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…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Inheritance can be an ugly thing . Money mixed with family dynamics creates all sorts of tensions, and you really see someone’s true colors. Though this story isn’t exactly about inheritance itself, there’s an element of that in their frustrations. In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) is a married man who’s always dreamed of buying his grandparent’s home. After they passed away, it was put on the market and purchased; it wasn’t left i…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sibling dynamics could be very difficult. You’re not their parent, but it can be difficult to see a sibling drowning under life’s pressures, but too prideful and defensive to let you help them. Not to mention seeing that they aren’t living up to their role as a parent. Not only are they harming themselves and their own life, they’re endangering their children’s mental health, physical health, and futures at the same time. Take this Reddit piece for example, th…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. The thing about lying, is that once you lie once about something so big, it opens a door of paranoia for the person you lied to. They have no reason to believe that the liar has changed, or that there aren’t more things they’ve lied about. If one’s willing to lie about cheating on their partner, why wouldn’t they have lied about many other things? It’s a slippery slope, and is basically a death sentence in a relationship. Without trust, there can never be…

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'…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Weddings have become such a tornado of emotions, family drama, and even family ties asundering. It seems to stand as the ultimate symbol of respect and love (which is a little delusional if you ask me). People really use it as a statement to express themselves, or even use it for petty revenge. As any woman getting married, it’s your special day, and not only are you celebrating the love between you and your partner, it’s your day to be the center of attention…