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…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. In life, we can choose our friends and partners, but we can’t choose our family. More than that, we can’t choose how our children will turn out, we can only hope to raise them in a way that makes them a good person in the world. Which brings us to the Reddit piece. In this particular Reddit thread, there’s a childless sister, and her older sister with a 4 year old son. The son has clear emotional and behavioral issues, and his mother is either complacent…

Prioritizing your family over all else means that you should always be willing to assist a member in need. Still, will you embrace a family member with a warm embrace and a helping hand if they start mistreating your partner, losing their sense of identity, and taking advantage of your kindness? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Following her homelessness and lack of resources, the original poster (OP) and his wife kindly welcomed his sister and her two kids into th…

Family comes first at all times. You ought to be able to prioritize your family's needs over any other commitments. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) has been her sister's primary babysitter ever since her nieces were born. This setting was initially quite helpful and advantageous, but things took a bad turn when OP's older sister accused OP of stealing her wedding band. OP tried her hardest to defend herself, but her sister would have none of it and…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. It’s not the first time, and won’t be the last. But imagine the devastation of finding out that your boyfriend is actually gay. A big blow, f eeling betrayed, that your love was all fake . It could be heart wrenching and confusing all at the same time. It may feel like they never really loved you. A fate I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, but unfortunately it’s the truth about what happened to the original poster in this story. This Reddit piece follows a…

Is this a valid excuse to miss your sibling's wedding?

Money, since the beginning of time , has been a controversial topic . Financial differences can split families and friends apart. If there’s one great evil and one grea t necessity in the world, it’s money. When you’re close to someone with money, it’s not surprising to expect some treatment once in a while. Is it fair? That much is up for debate. This brings us to our Reddit thread. It’s about a couple who worked very hard to earn money and savings, as well as chose not to have kids. The woman…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how would you respond if your daughter's engagement was so poorly received by your family that they almost stopped it from happening at all? Would you keep quiet or go to any lengths to protect your daughter? The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. For the second time, the original poster (OP) is a wife. Like her spouse, OP has a daughter from a previous relationship. As a result, following their marriage, th…