Imagine you’ve planned the trip of your dreams. You and your two best friends have been brainstorming, researching, and looking forward to this trip for two years now, and finally all the loose ends are tied together. You’re more than excited, and you know that you’ve put in the work to see that your vision comes to fruition. Well, your dreams may take a different direction faster than you expected. Some people really do plan impromptu weddings , I know because I’ve been to some. Good luck to t…

Welcome back CheezCake folks. Marriage is a constant tugging and thrusting on the tether between you and your husband. This oscillation can be enervating, but those sacred words “I do” don’t seem to care about your struggles. “Through thick and thin” and through arguments, disagreements, and exacerbated conversations that seem to go in circles. It’s true that it’s all part of the marriage agreement, and communication and calmness will come in handy when things get too heated. It’s always wise t…

We all know that feeling when you know you're going on vacation soon and count down the days until you finally get to relax. We also know how crucial it is for your mental health that the vacation will give you exactly what you need—some peace and quiet. My husband and I, for example, are going on vacation in exactly 13 days, 10 hours, and… 22 minutes, and every single thought I have that is unrelated to work, is dedicated to this trip and everything about it. That is why my heart goes out to t…

Knock, Knock! The Girls' Trip Has Arrived!

It’s never easy to watch your parents get divorced. The legal disputes and separate houses can embitter a child with resentment that lasts their entire life. Divorce should be done with tact and empathy for the child’s needs. Split families can result in splitting relationships and growing favoritism, either by the child or the parent. How would you feel if your sibling was being taken on a luxurious vacation by your mother, but you weren't invited? In this Reddit thread, the original poster (O…

When it comes to free babysitting, no one should actually feel they're obligated contribute when it's not their kid. We're all aware of the notion that some people don't like kids at all, only their own, and some people don't even like their relatives kids! There's only a certain amount of empathy one can hold for others , and if personal boundaries are stepped over, then it's up to the person to redraw the line. In this reddit thread, it's about just that. The original poster (OP) is a woman w…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There’s a lot of heat and contention around free babysitting. When you’re related to someone, there’s a certain level of expectation that they’ll help out with things for you. Family supports one another, that’s just ingrained in being a family. But being in a family also carries its own dynamics and need for boundaries. You can go out on a limb and help a family member, but if it’s a constant thing, or something they could easily handle alone,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Planning a family vacation takes time, effort, and dedication. Someone has to do it, and everyone should be involved with the planning. It’s not always easy to combine everyone’s work schedules and other life events, but people manage, and then have memories to share forever. The problem with family vacations is the family part. Intermingling these dynamics can cost more than the vacation is worth. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this s…

Sorry, what was the joke?

This friend denied claims that she was pregnant. Now, she's using it as an excuse to get out of the girls' trip expense-free.

Not everybody wants to play football on the beach

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Some people have all the audacity in the world to demand whatever they want from others. When you’re related and family members, it can be even more so. People lack a certain social etiquette when they’re with their family, for better or for worse. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who’s been planning a European vacation for over a year. She and her boyfriend have saved up, and now they’re going on the vacation of their…

Oh, no the scapegoat won't be there while we pamper the golden child!

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When it comes to paid-time off, we all want to take advantage of it as much as we can. Even if we’re not given as much time as we’d like, it’s appreciated to have at all. Most people plan it around a holiday or summertime, and they use it to fly abroad or take a trip they’ve been planning for a long time. In this Reddit thread, a woman has booked her two weeks vacation a year in advance. She’s flying abroad, seeing family she rarely gets to see, and she’s been…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. You never really know someone until you go on a trip with them. Seeing someone outside of your bubble of comfort, home, and normality can break notions you once had of them, sending you into thoughts about them you never had before. Luckily for me, I have rarely traveled with friends, and when I have, it’s been more than enjoyable. But it isn’t always the case. In this Reddit thread, these women had to learn the hard way that they weren’t as compatible as they…

It is vital to make sure that everyone has a similar, if not identical, vision for the trip before it ever begins. In this sense, you share the same timetable and want to visit similar destinations. The story below is an account of a traveler. The original poster (OP) has a passion for travel. She has visited more than 95 countries up to this point. Her next journey would take her to the far-off nation of India, where she would meet up with an old friend who had coincidentally crossed her path.…