Your first focus should always be your family. Having said that, what would you do if you discovered that the only reason they ask you out and to go along is so you can pay for their opulent dinners? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) received an invitation to join her family on a pleasant family outing. She invited her stepson to the dinner because her husband was unable to attend due to prior commitments. When the bill came, OP decided to so…

How long was he planning to keep up this lie?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Our sentimental belongings are, well, sentimental. They’re important to use regardless of their cost, they’re irreplaceable in our memories and hearts. Now, this doesn’t mean they don’t have a monetary value as well. Sentimental items could have both qualities, and it doesn’t take away from their emotional importance. This brings us to the Reddit story. The original poster (OP) is a woman dating a guy with a little sister. The little sister’s p…

There’s no need to rate a wedding M for Mature.

Whose side are you on?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When mixing money and family, make sure to add tact, respect, and modesty. Money is the ultimate divider; even among family members, relationships are torn apart when cash and assets become involved. Hostility, resentment, and even going no contact with family members isn’t impossible when you suddenly have to decipher a will together, and realize that your cousin Becky got more money than you did. This brings us to the Reddit piece. The original poster (OP) i…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Wedding planning , as stressful as it is at times, is also an exciting time. You finally get to marry your one and only, and planning things together feels so right, or at least it should. If things feel off at this stage in the engagement, you know something’s wrong. Wedding planning is typically done by the engaged couple, and a wedding planner. Sure, at times there may be family members who help along the way, but it’s primarily a very intim…

Saying 'no' to insistent family members is not a piece of cake.

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in marriage. Weddings are attended by all of the couple's closest friends and relatives. That being stated, how would you respond if your brother made fun of your wedding and then made matters worse by demanding payment for his? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) married his wife not some time ago in a beautiful, low-key ceremony that was witnessed by all of his closest friends a…

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…