There are moments when the frenzy of everyday life causes you to lose sight of what truly matters. It may be your spouse, your children, your career, or your pals. But when someone points out a clear oversight on your part, do you take responsibility for it or do you try to pin it on stress from your busy life? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. As mentioned in the initial post , the original poster (OP) received an invitation to accompany his niece down the aisle on her…

was she justified?

Your family should always come first in your life. When you're a small child, your parents and siblings should come first. When you become older and start a family, your partner and your children should come first. Everyone else should come second. This is the tale of an unhappy husband that comes next. The original poster (OP) and his spouse are anticipated to welcome their first child together. The couple chose a name that they both love and have an emotional attachment to after learning the…

In the family, favoritism is hardly unheard of. In most families, there is always a child who is closer to the parents than the others. Having said that, it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that each child feels valued and cherished. The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) married the love of her life in a magical ceremony that was witnessed by the people she holds dear. However, things rapidly became dire when pictures from the big day sta…

The love a mother can give is unmatched. The idea that there is someone out there who will reach across the sky to guarantee your well-being has tremendous allure. Still, how would you respond if your mother-in-law disapproved of your partner? Would you try to make up for it if he noticed the disparities between you and your siblings, or would you just accept things the way they are? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. For over a decade, the original poster (OP) has been married…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, limits should always exist in families to ensure that no one disturbs the peace within. An irate SIL is described in the narrative below. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been married for a considerable amount of time. A few years ago, the couple, hoping to someday sell the house and recoup their costs, made a large financial investment while the wife's parents were still living in her childhood home. But as fate would have it,…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Your devotion is to your family. However, what should you do if the people who are meant to support you the most—your family—start fabricating tales about you that might potentially destroy your career? In the following story, the aunt is baffled. The original poster (OP) likes to host get-togethers for friends and family with her partner. Despite not having children, they always make sure that their friends are welcome and plan enjoyable parti…

Weddings are intended to honor a joyful union of two people moving toward a common future. It is the guests' duty to ensure that the bride and groom are receiving heaps of love and attention. But there are situations where you can only offer so much of yourself. The story below tells the tale of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) shares her experience of being rejected by her sister for declining to be a bridesmaid. For background, the original poster first agreed to attend the wedding…

Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you react if a member of your own family prioritized a stranger above you? Would you surrender in silence to uphold family harmony, or would you stand up for yourself and demand to be treated with respect? The story below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) was asked to be a bridesmaid in the run-up to her brother's wedding. OP accepted the offer without hesitation, despite the fact that she and…

Weddings are joyous events created to honor the union of two individuals in the sacred tie of matrimony. At the wedding itself, hundreds of the couple's closest friends and family members gather, celebrating the start of their shared life. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) is in an awkward predicament. He and his brother were never close. When they were living under the same roof, they could only tolerate one another at best. Now that they are on th…

Petty in pink!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Family is one of the most important things in the world. They’re your origins, your home, and people who will always be in your life. Now, just because they’re important does not mean you owe them everything. There should be a diligent balance and harmony in the relationship. There should be unconditional love, without neediness. There should be communication without force, and a yearning to spend time together without feeling obligated to. So what’s the proto…

Major win for the bride

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…

Sisters have the most beautiful love-hate relationship.