Nothing is more important than family, but even so, it's important to think about what a family actually consists of. Is your family the group of people you value most, whether or not they are your biological relatives? The story that follows is the account of a confused sister. Neither the Original Poster (OP) nor her spouse have a close relationship with either of their siblings. As a direct result of the strained relationship, the children rarely spend time with their aunts or uncles. Thus,…

The idea of babies and everything related to welcoming new souls into the world is fascinating. Your child is the culmination of countless possibilities and struggles. However, there is nothing quite like witnessing your child find their way in the world. What would you do, then, if a family member attempted to cause you needless distress in order to satisfy their own needs? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) has two half-sisters. Since the two…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

Remind yourself who your #1 is

She needed to learn a lesson.

The cost of weddings is high. The list of providers to reserve includes caterers, wedding planners, officiants, photographers, venues, florists, jewelers, hair and makeup artists, and many more. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to have your older sister take care of almost half of the previously described tasks, do you comply with her directions or do you insist on doing things your way? What follows is the story of a sister-in-law who is completely taken aback. The Original Poster (OP) has g…

A wedding is held to honor a committed couple who have made a lifelong commitment to love, cherish, and care for one another. Everyone present at the wedding party is happy and supportive of the union. But what happens if the most important person in your life, your twin sister, decides to take center stage during the entire evening? The story below is an account of a shocked wedding guest. The Original Poster (OP) attended a wedding over the weekend. It had been the wedding of one of her best…

When Your Siblings Always Have Your Back

Blood ties broken.

The majority of the time, weddings are stressful events. On the one hand, they represent the coming together of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. However, they also signify the moment when secrets begin to come to light. Are the people you spend your time with genuinely interested in being your friends, or are they just your buddies for personal benefit? Put otherwise, is your friendship one that can withstand the most trying circumstances or is it merely one of convenience? The woman i…

At least now she can go to the family vacation

Essentially, siblings are just naturally born best friends. Somehow, people have a tendency to think that having an odd number of children is a recipe for disaster. Since the eldest will always be their parents' first love, it is said that they have it easy. The youngest child will always be the baby of the family, so they will have it even easier, but the middle child always seems to receive the short end of the stick. In the story that follows, an older sister expresses her anger at the birth…

In a game where the prize is a man with a wandering eye, nobody wins.

When jealously over a wheelchair dominates wedding choices.

Your default best friends are your siblings. You argue, make a lifelong vow to hate one another, and then spend an hour hanging out as if nothing had ever happened. Although we frequently think there is nothing we can do to drive our siblings past the point of no return, what would happen if that were to happen? The scenario in the story below is so severe that it may turn even the closest of friends into sworn enemies. So, OP over here graciously offered to arrange and plan her sister's weddin…

A bride is never upstaged by anyone on her wedding day. Whether she likes it or not, she will be the focus of attention. She'll stand out from the crowd with her stunning white dress, hair, makeup, and radiant aura that comes with being young, happy, and in love. But occasionally, a person's fears take precedence over reason, and that's when things usually take a turn. The girl in the next story happens to be the bride's sister. The bride has given each bridesmaid a list of regulations and expe…