Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

Oof!

Not just any seat—her seat at the head table during the reception.

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

She should've responded, 'How's your little fling going?'

It's an exciting and sometimes stressful process naming your child because everyone feels free to give unwanted advice and 'guidance'. But what would you do if, after several months of thought and debate, you finally decided on a name for your son, only to have your sister-in-law outsmart you and give her son the name you had planned for him? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child. For their little angel, the…

A person's wedding day is among the happiest occasions of their life. Couples want to organize an amazing event that will satisfy their burning desire. As such, it makes sense to feel deeply disappointed and perhaps overly emotional if something goes wrong along the way. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had just returned from attending her closest friend's wedding with her spouse and little boy. After several conversations with OP, the friend who wa…

According to popular belief, one of the most memorable days of your life is your wedding day. To ensure that the day is picture-perfect, the couple works into the wee hours of the morning. But what would you do if your sister attempted to take center stage and ruin the entire ceremony? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP), surrounded by her closest friends and family, recently tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony. Prior to the b…

Bringing children into the world and starting a family are not always simple tasks. So, if your own sister gave up on your ambition of becoming a parent and took the name you and your spouse had set aside since the day you met, how would you respond? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) tried to conceive for years. But every time, she left feeling discouraged. OP and her partner are determined to have a family despite all of the challenges they have fac…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Traditions of all kinds h ave been going out the window for a while now; relationship trajectories, statuses, baby names, and even jobs. Since when was it so profitable to just post a song on YouTube and be viral famous the next day? Or filming yourself eating suddenly propelled you to stardom, whereas 20 years ago actors had to endure scathing interviews and auditions to be casted as an extra and paid terribly. The world is actively and constantly changing to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never fun to feel unsupported by family members . We all have our own things, our own lives, but there are some crucial moments where it’s appropriate to put aside your own things for the sake of family. Some people are better at this than others. Some people have a hard time letting go of their immediate self-interest for a greater good, to toss aside your own wants to compromise with someone else. In my opinion, compromising is one of th…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. No matter what we do in life, we want to feel proud about it . We want recognition for our efforts and successes through our tribulations to get our foot in the door for the job, or applying for universities, or marrying the love of our lives. It’s essential to have a supportive and positive family structure that can provide love, insight, advice, and empath y towards our life paths. Without a supportive family for our choices, it leaves us either feeling…

How long was he planning to keep up this lie?

“I did my best to follow her rules, but she would still find reasons to complain and criticize me.”

Don't expect a pregnant woman to provide free childcare to kids she's never met while you live it up on vacation.

Saying 'no' to insistent family members is not a piece of cake.