"I only went on this trip to spend time with my family who I rarely see."

"My entire life I’ve always been the outsider and they made sure I knew that, harshly. It was worse whenever I succeeded in life."

One of the most significant relationships in a person's life is friends. They stick by your side no matter what. So, what would you do if you discovered that you would need to spend three times as much for a much-needed vacation as you had originally budgeted due to your friend's careless error? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) and her friends booked a vacation to Hawaii. Together, they booked the trip and divided the expenses among the four of them…

The dark ages

Waiting to die out

Your primary focus should always be your family. But would you be prepared to jeopardize your own tranquility in order to provide a home for your brother and his two kids? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. Since he has a steady source of income, the original poster (OP) can afford a lovely spacious home. Therefore, family members typically contact OP when they need short-term housing. Even though his brother is in dire need of shelter because his house flooded and won't be…

You will always love and care for your children. But what would you do if, after over twenty years, you found out that your child is not biologically yours, even though you were tricked into believing that you are the father? The story below is an account of a frustrated uncle. The original poster (OP) had an unwavering devotion to his nephew. But the once-peaceful family fell apart when OP's brother found out that his wife had an extramarital affair and that his son wasn't really his. After sp…

Remaining friendly with your neighbors is essential to the tranquility of the neighborhood. But what would you do if the people who live next door didn't want to move their car, which was blocking traffic? If you wanted to keep things peaceful, would you give in to their arrogance or would you try to get the car moved? The story below is an account of a frustrated neighbor. The original poster's (OP) neighbor turned his property into an Airbnb. As a result, every few weeks, new occupants move i…

Robots are going to do everything

Rich people love to be covert about how rich they are

Familial bias is not an uncommon occurrence. So what would you do if your own child declared his or her preference for one sibling over the other? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) is the daughter of divorced parents. Following the separation, the courts mandated that she spend the working week with her mother and the weekends with her dad. According to OP, she liked spending time with her mother and loathed spending time with her father because sh…

You have to follow business etiquette if you want to progress in your field. But are you willing to give up your morals in order to gain the favor of others around you? The story that follows is from a frustrated coworker. The original poster (OP) shares his experience handling a challenging coworker. OP works at a large hospital. Recently, OP decided to host a baby shower for a coworker who is heavily pregnant. However, instead of expressing gratitude for all the time, money, and effort that w…

Not very mindful or demure

Dating is not always simple. It would seem unfair to accept someone who isn't perfect when so many people are utilizing dating apps to find their perfect partner. The story below is an account of a confused single woman. The original poster (OP) recently went out with a man she met online. After a few dinner dates, she decided they weren't meant to be because of his complex relationship with food. In addition to being a sous chef, OP loves eating. Conversely, the man she met online strikes her…

Behaviors and customs, like anything, change with time

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