Your family should always come first. Having said that, are there instances in which your priorities collide, two important individuals require your assistance simultaneously, and you remain unclear of your true allegiance? The boyfriend who is displeased is described in the story below. For more than a year, the original poster (OP) had been dating his girlfriend. OP had been upfront and truthful about his sister's troubled past from the beginning of the relationship. Furthermore, OP admitted…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never a good feeling when you feel like someone is trying to take advantage of you . The level of personal frustration and disrespect is unpleasant, not to mention the inconsideration. No one is obligated to take care of someone else’s children, even if it is family. Blood relations aren’t the end all/ be all of everything in life. People trying to convince you otherwise are just here to use you. This brings us to the Reddit story. It’s an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s somehow so common to be expected to babysit for free . Blood is thicker than water, and I guess for some people that means you can expect your family members to take care of your children whenever you don’t feel like it. The truth of the matter is that if the kids are yours, then you are the only one expected to take care of them, no one else. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A woman has three children and no husband. After her busy an…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s important to feel like the friends and family in your life support you and are there for you in whatever situation you struggle with. Having the safety and security of their reliance is a form of both love and respect, and when you don’t have it with your family it could create internal affairs that have long lasting consequences. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this piece, the original poster (OP) is a man whose brother is getting married. Over a…

Should she tell her brother who his fiancée really is?

Welcome back internet queens and kings. The season for vacationing is upon us. There’s nothing better than planning a long-awaited trip, getting together with your loved ones for some quiet and quality time. All of these things seem like good ideas, but in reality it isn’t always sunshine and roses. Family means tension, fights, and negative atmospheres for some people. Dynamics could get difficult. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) writes that he’s on vacation with his family, an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The word ‘family’ can mean different things to different people. Although it should mean respect and inclusion, people may turn their back on other members for a variety of reasons . It’s not always a given that blood relations means someone will be there for you, or that they want the best for you. In my opinion, you can have the same bond and closeness with friends as you do family. This brings us to the Reddit thread. This story is an update…

Maid of Horror

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it’s someone’s wedding, you couldn’t be more happy for them (usually). We all want our friends and family to enjoy their perfect day, and we’re willing to make that day special for them (within reason). There are some people though, when you give them an inch, they want the whole foot. Some people don’t mind ‘using’ others to their expense. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, the woman’s brother is getting married, and as t…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It goes without saying that taking the spotlight away from the bride on her wedding day is uncouth, and probably intentional. Everyone knows it’s her day, that she’ll want the love and support from her friends and family, and that she should be celebrated. If someone threatens that spotlight, things can get out of hand. This brings us to the Reddit piece. In this thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who’s always felt like she lives in th…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. Usually, people are notified of important dates, like weddings, months in advance, sometimes a year. It’s respectful and courteous to tell your guests well in advance about wedding dates, that is if you want them to come. If someone can’t make it given the ample time of planning, it has to be on them. What if you didn’t plan it? If something so crucial and important comes up at the same time as this long awaited wedding date? This brings us to the Reddit…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. Having stated that how would you respond if your allegiance to one family was causing discord with another? The story below is of a confused father. The original poster (OP) had recently separated from his spouse. The marriage ended because the wife realized who she truly was and came out as a lesbian, which is why the marriage ended amicably and respectfully. The husband has made great efforts to co-parent, while the wife has moved on wi…

"My BIL always made clear that he doesn't like my boyfriend"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There are two types of teenagers: the studious one, who’s focused on which college they’ll go to, and makes school a priority, and the teenager that’s smoking cigarettes in the bathroom to ditch class. When you find a teenager that’s mature, responsible, and studious, it’s a crime to take away their opportunity to excel. In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) is a teenager who comes home on her summer breaks , in which her older sister…

In a relationship, loyalty and trust are essential since they can never be rebuilt. The story below is an account of a heartbroken boyfriend. The original poster (OP) dated his ex-girlfriend for three years before ending things. He thought that his ex-girlfriend was the one for him and that they would eventually tie the knot, as did OP's family. However, when his ex-girlfriend disclosed that she was expecting a child, the dream was crushed. While this announcement naturally surprised and confus…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, is there ever a circumstance in which turning down help is preferable? that is, putting your needs and principles ahead of those around you? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for quite some time. In an attempt to avoid future contentions, they decided early in their relationship to maintain a joint bank account for bills and domestic costs a…