Weddings are intended to honor a joyful union of two people moving toward a common future. It is the guests' duty to ensure that the bride and groom are receiving heaps of love and attention. But there are situations where you can only offer so much of yourself. The story below tells the tale of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) shares her experience of being rejected by her sister for declining to be a bridesmaid. For background, the original poster first agreed to attend the wedding…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and signify the union of two individuals in the sacred union of matrimony. Despite being a momentous occasion, the wedding gives friends and family a chance to support the couple as they come together as one cohesive unit. However, the honeymoon is just meant to be a time for the couple to fully commit to each other, in whatever way they feel fit. The story that follows comes from a friend who is frustrated. Originally posted on Reddit, the user asked if it…

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Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you react if a member of your own family prioritized a stranger above you? Would you surrender in silence to uphold family harmony, or would you stand up for yourself and demand to be treated with respect? The story below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) was asked to be a bridesmaid in the run-up to her brother's wedding. OP accepted the offer without hesitation, despite the fact that she and…

When you attend a wedding, it's pretty standard to assume there will be an open bar. It's totally okay if the bride and groom decide to have a dry wedding for reasons of their choosing, but again, typically, there's an open bar. As a bride myself, that's very limiting, considering how expensive open bars are. At my venue, the alcohol is taking up most of the cost. Which is why it's understandable that some couples choose to forgo the bar altogether. Well, this couple had an… interesting choice…

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. This is the one day where you have complete control over the course of events. Having said that, how would you respond if your own father, driven solely by self-interest, ignored your needs? On your special day, would you give in quietly to keep the peace, or would you stand your ground and insist on having everything done your way? This story tells the tale of a perplexed girl. The original poster (OP) describes the moment her father…

When you do eventually tie the knot, you not only marry the man but also his entire family. That being said, how would you respond if your future mother-in-law tried to interfere in your marriage by deciding whether or not you should adopt your spouse's last name? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. Recently, the original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé announced their engagement. Things were going great at first, but as soon as the future mother-in-law got involved, things quic…

Weddings, as beautiful and bonding as they can be, can also cause rifts, strife, and exposure to sides of people you didn’t see before. When you thought family came first, and your sisterly love was full of loyalty and commitment, it becomes challenged in the brink of a moment. It can be so hurtful to feel rejected, especially when it’s from family. This is a story of two sisters, a wedding, and money. Somehow money always finds a way to stick its sticky nose into emotional affairs. The origina…

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Weddings are joyous events intended to mark the happy couple's first steps toward a common future. For this reason, we wish to provide them the most exquisite day imaginable. That being said, is there any border that, even from a distance, even you would be reluctant to cross? The story below is an account of a bewildered friend. The original poster (OP) talks about a conversation he had with a close friend at work. A close associate of OP's just attended her friend's wedding as a bridesmaid. S…

Weddings are joyous events created to honor the union of two individuals in the sacred tie of matrimony. At the wedding itself, hundreds of the couple's closest friends and family members gather, celebrating the start of their shared life. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) is in an awkward predicament. He and his brother were never close. When they were living under the same roof, they could only tolerate one another at best. Now that they are on th…

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Petty in pink!

Welcome back queens and kings of the internet. Family relationships can be tough . Through the years you may develop animosity or hostility towards each other, for one reason or another. Jealousy could tear relationships apart, and it takes a certain level of maturity to be on good terms. Things could heat up when you feel envy for your sister’s seemingly perfect life. She’s in a great relationship, she’s happy, she’s going to be married. It can be hard to understand fully what this all means,…

Well, this is awkward

Welcome internet gals. Friendships aren’t easy, to say the least. People can have different ideas of what it means to be friends, or how loyal they’ll be as friends. Losing a friend can be as painful as a breakup in a romantic relationship. The turmoil and separation from the person, the tearing apart of good memories together. They’ve played a huge role in your life and then in one foul swoop they’re gone. Long lasting friendships, on the other hand, can be a beautiful and enriching experience…