They need to get to work

There's a better way to say that.

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in marriage. Even if the happy couple should be the center of attention in the evening, there are some things that need to be planned for the guests. Consider food as an example. The following story comes from a frustrated friend. Not so long ago, the original poster (OP) attended his friend's wedding. The meal was one of the many ways that the newlyweds let the guests down, even with such a lovely ceremony. The limited foo…

She claims it's for cultural reasons

Your family should always come first in your priorities. That being said, a family is comprised of numerous individuals, each of whom holds immense importance. But how can one determine who is more significant? The story that follows is the account of a disgruntled son. The military had been employing the original poster (OP) for over a decade. Recently, OP was given the opportunity to take part in a prestigious internship program that would help him acquire the expertise and abilities necessar…

Anyone who had a challenging relationship with their parents as a kid faces a dilemma when they finally break free from their parents and become an adult – Either you try to put aside whatever happened in your childhood and continue having a functioning relationship with your parents, or you simply cut ties with them and move on. Eventually, most children land somewhere in the middle of these two options, keeping in contact with their parents while still maintaining a safe distance from them. T…

Your first focus should always be your family. Having stated that when is it appropriate to set limits and draw lines? The story below is an account of a distressed sibling. The original poster (OP) has a secure job and a married life. As a result, OP and her husband were more than willing to comply and share the load when her younger brother approached her and asked for financial support. Everything was going great at first; the brother had returned the money, and everything was going accordin…

What did she expect?

Having an education is a wonderful luxury. But what would you do if your own parents stole the money intended for your education, thereby depriving you of the chance for a prosperous future? Would you fight to secure what is rightfully yours and go to any extent necessary, or would you quietly accept the circumstance out of fear of upsetting the family dynamic? The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) got a sizable donation from her great-aunt to assi…

A college degree is considered somewhat of a luxury. Having stated that how far would you go to guarantee that your education is of the highest caliber? The individuals you love the most, will you let them go? An update to a long-since-posted piece can be found below. The original poster (OP) goes into great detail on how her parents broke her trust and deliberately destroyed her future. In order to cover expenses for her older brother's wedding, OP's parents had completely depleted her college…

Who says that to their kid?

If there's one thing you don't do, it's wake up a sleeping baby

That sounds cruel and unusual

Good luck finding those names on a keychain

Only divas are allowed to eat

You can't always get what you want