Weddings are joyous occasions designed to honor the union of two people. The couple invites their loved ones to join them as they celebrate taking their first steps towards eternity. However, what if your brother and his current partner decided they didn't want you to come to the nuptials because they believed you would be the center of attention? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. A leg amputation was recently performed on the original poster (OP) as a result of multiple me…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, there are instances in which you must put your needs and wants first. Does that mean you're a selfish person? or simply human? The story that follows is about an unhappy relative. The original poster (OP), who had moved to Germany with her husband and their four-month-old child, got an invitation to a cousin's wedding in the United States. OP had initially intended to travel to the wedding, even though she was aware that it would be highly…

Was it really favoritism, or is it justified given the context?

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But after twenty years, what would you do if you discovered that you and your partner were related? The narrative that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse have been together for nearly two decades. For Christmas of last year, OP bought herself and her husband DNA tests and an ancestry account. So after doing an extensive amount of research, she found out that she and her husband are somewhat…

Your siblings are your best friends for life. Whether you get along or not, they will always be a part of your life, so you ought to work on developing a stronger bond with them in order to establish a genuine friendship. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) comes from a twin family and is the fifth child. Being non-twin, she is the lone sibling. At family get-togethers, she had always been overlooked. OP tried hard at first to form close relationships…

One of the most memorable days in a person's life is their wedding. It's the day you meet the person you believe to be your true love or soulmate. As such, there are a number of factors to take into account when planning for the big day. The wedding dress you will don as you walk down the aisle to finally meet your true love, for example. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) just tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony attended by…

I thought MOHs were supposed to like the bride.

She did it on purpose...

Who doesn't love a pizza party?

“I realized I was only being her friend the last few years to keep the peace between our two families. However, I was not at peace. I decided after talking with my aunt that I would be civil with this childhood friend, but that’s all she will ever be now. A childhood friend I once knew.”

Grandpa pulled through!

Best friends for never.

Weddings should be about the bride… right?

Without mutual respect and trust, a marriage cannot last. Thus, if your friend approached you with a notion about her husband that she finds unsettling, what advice would you give her? The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) recently tied the knot with the person she had imagined would be her lifelong partner. However, as fate would have it, she happened to overhear women around her discussing how they could 'have it' with the groom at any time. Despite the…

He just couldn't wait, could he?

Oof...