Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how would you respond if your daughter's engagement was so poorly received by your family that they almost stopped it from happening at all? Would you keep quiet or go to any lengths to protect your daughter? The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. For the second time, the original poster (OP) is a wife. Like her spouse, OP has a daughter from a previous relationship. As a result, following their marriage, th…

Family dynamics can be more of a headache than anything. When money’s involved, things get even more complicated. It seems in this Reddit thread that there’s a bit of favoritism going on…why should one brother pay for his other brother’s wedding? When did this become a thing? If the one getting married doesn’t have enough, then he can easily downsize his wedding, and not make it as elaborate as he’s making it. But instead, the family is pushing the brother into a corner. It’s one thing to say t…

Hey there internet queens and kings. Revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say. Though it may seem like a good idea in the moment, it’s usually never met with good karma or energy. They say the best revenge is to walk away, and live a happy life regardless of someone else. The thing about resentment is that the other person doesn’t feel it. It’s like drinking your own poison, but some people like that kind of stuff. This brings us to the Reddit piece. It’s about two brothers who are only…

Your friends are the ones you want by your side during good times and bad. But what would you say if one of your best friends declined your invitation to attend their wedding, claiming that you didn't deserve to be there for one of the most significant days of their lives? An update to the story of the man who, for no apparent reason, didn't include his friend of ten years in his wedding can be found below. With an update on the status of the relationship with his friend John, the original post…

What's in a name?

Assuming family will dish out $10,000 for your dream wedding under certain pretenses is beyond me.

Friendships are like love relationships in that they require constant work. Their demands are devotion, mutual respect, and a steadfast desire to cling to what you two have. The story below is an account of a confused friend. John has known the original poster (OP) for more than a decade. When they were both in their mid-twenties, they crossed paths at work and have remained in contact ever since. But although everything was going well at first, after John announced his engagement and decided n…

She volunt-told her to babysit!

You know all those old Hollywood dramas, where right before a couple’s about to get married something goes astray and they run off with someone else? Well, sometimes real life is like that too. Imagine it’s your big day; you’ve been planning this moment for months, maybe even a year, as a girl you’ve dreamed about it, and you finally feel like your dreams are coming true, only to realize that it’s a nightmare . People can be fickle, that’s for sure. But finding out the day of your wedding that…

Maybe this bride actually dodged a bullet before it was too late.

at least the siblings got to share a good laugh at the end of the night

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When you’re given a gift, it’s customary to receive it with care and tact. Big smiles, hugs, and a warm thanks will make anyone feel appreciated when they give a gift. But the problem comes down to whether or not the person wants that particular gift. In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) has been determined since childhood to wear her mother’s wedding dress at her wedding. In an uncomfortable reveal, her sister-in-law surprises her with the gift of h…

Planning a wedding might be one of the most important trials for couples. It gives a couple the opportunity to make sure they are compatible in ways that they never got to experience before. It allows both to see how the other reacts under pressure, what are their planning skills, how they set their priorities, and most importantly – how they handle financial responsibilities. The couple in this Reddit story has a major problem with the latter trial – they found out that they handle their finan…

Jealousy can run deep between two sisters, especially when one is used to getting her way.

So much attention to detail goes into wedding overlook... make sure you don't overlook the speeches

When someone gets married, they should only be surrounded by the people who make them happy, and that should be a non-negotiable rule – If one does not make you feel good, one is not invited to your wedding. Even if that means that certain family members are going to be excluded from your wedding day, I believe it is a small sacrifice to make for your special day. That being said, if you do end up uninviting people from your wedding, you cannot expect them to buy you a wedding gift. No invite –…