Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When asking family members for financial handouts, you have to know where you stand. It may seem facetious to make a formal contract of some sort, but it could save petulant feelings from overcoming you in the end. And it’s the same for crashing on couches. As basic as it seems to have a place for yourself, there are so many people who get down on their luck and end up as couch surfers . Some of it is lifestyle, while at other times the cost of living is just…

Since your name is particular to you, it needs to appropriately represent who you are. However, would you change your name and risk upsetting others around you, or would you just swallow your pride and go by a name that doesn't feel right, if you've determined that the one you were given no longer fits the woman you've become? The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, Evelyn, has changed her name to Indie. While Evelyn is a wonderful name, OP felt…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings are becoming more and more a beacon of drama it seems. From family members being uninvited, to people wanting to wear wedding dresses to someone else’s wedding, weddings are more and more like a circus, in my opinion. That’s exactly what happens in this Reddit story. The original poster (OP) is a woman who’s engaged to be married, and whose brother is in a relationship as well. Her brother’s partner’s mother has recently died, and the…

So, why won't the rest of the family help?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When one has a child, it ’s really their own responsibility to care for it. Of course, getting help from family members is a must, and especially from one’s parents. But at the same time, it’s unreasonable to expect one person to drop everything in their life for someone else’s child. There tends to be a lot of ‘free babysitting’ expectations, and that’s exactly what this Reddit thread is about. In this story, the original poster (OP) is a woman whose sister e…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. If there’s one thing about sisters, it’s that you’re either best friends or you’re rivals. It’s never easy to grow up with a sister who you feel challenged by , or competitive with; sisterly bonds should be gentle, loving, and nourishing, the same as you’d have with your girlfriends. In this Reddit story, the girls are separated by one issue in particular. The story centers around a woman getting married, and her relationship with her sister. T…

Our top concern should always be the happiness and well-being of your family. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister had given her upcoming baby the silliest name possible? Would you say something, or would you just keep your mouth shut and hope that everything works out? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had always been very close. But when the sister announced that she was expecting, their relationship grew even close…

Your family should always come first. Having stated that how would you respond if some members of your family mistreated your nephew, knowing that he would just put up with it because family can get away with anything? The story below is the account of a frustrated aunt. The original poster (OP) and her siblings had always enjoyed cordial relationships. She took inspiration from her sister and the parent she supposedly became following her marriage and the birth of her first child. However, aft…

There's only so many times a person can say, 'that's crazy' while another mom rants

They're both crazy.

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your own brother tried to bar you from his wedding on the grounds that you dared to become engaged before his wedding and would steal the show? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had always had a close relationship with her brother. Therefore, OP was overjoyed when she learned that her brother had proposed to his long-term girlfriend and offered to co…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings should be a joyous day of celebrations , happiness, and love. It would be intermingled with your favorite people, your family and friends. Tensions could rise if you feel like you have family members you’re less than excited to see. Even if you’re not a huge fan of your sibling’s wife or husband, it’s common courtesy to invite them to something as big as a wedding, or else it is likely to cause more drama than there needs to be. This R…

Your allegiance should always be towards your family. However, what would you do if you found out that your sister was trying to take your fiancé away from you? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. But when OP found out from a mutual acquaintance that her sister was attempting to destroy her relationship and make her fiancé leave by claiming that she could make him happier, things soon got out of contro…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Having said that, what would you do if, at the tender age of 25, you discovered that your father is not who you had been led to believe? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is the oldest of her siblings. OP has never been very close to her sister, but because she is family, she has always held back on sharing her true feelings and opinions. All that, however, changed when the sister moved in…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When someone smells a hint of betrayal or suspicion, it is a delicate dance to subdue the feeling. Everyone has insecurities, and everyone has their bad days; being in a partnership means talking through everything, seeing your partner with respect, and wanting to really listen to their perspective. In difficult situations, tact is essential to deflame insecurities and rebuild trust, even if it wasn’t actually broken. In this Reddit thread, the…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Money is notorious for splitting up partners, parents, and any two people in any relationship. Friendships are torn apart because of this little piece of paper and cotton. Expectations about money should be talked about as early as possible, so that no one in the relationship is misguided and misinformed. If it’s not talked about early , unfortunate outcomes could unfurl in ways that could have been avoided. In this Reddit thread, the original…