Once someone leaves your life, you owe them nothing.

"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."

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…

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…

Residing in a shared apartment complex presents both benefits and drawbacks. But how would you feel if one of the neighbors downstairs started taking advantage of your kindness? The story below is an account of an irate neighbor. The original poster (OP) had lived in the same apartment building for a sizable period of time. Everything was moving along quite nicely at first; OP liked her apartment and got along well with her neighbors. But after the tenant downstairs moved away, things quickly g…

Sadly, happy endings and mutual respect are not always the result of marriage. Sometimes the couple's emotions and sentiments of betrayal overwhelm them to the point where they lose all sense of reason. To put it simply, when someone is hurt, they have the ability to immediately transform from an angel to the devil. The story below is an account of a frustrated ex-wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse separated a few years back. Even though it was inevitable, the divorce was a drawn-out…

You ought to have empathy and understanding for the individuals you care about at all times. But when do you draw the line and give your own needs and wants priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Recently, the original poster (OP) reconnected with a long-lost friend from the past. But ever since their connection was restored, OP couldn't get rid of the suspicion that her friend was taking advantage of her. To ‘relax’, for example, she'd started dropping by without permi…

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 got what she deserved

In healthy relationships, encouragement and support are crucial. Having said that, how would you react if your wife's cooking disgusted you and all you wanted was to come home to a hot, freshly made dinner? Would you reply by proposing to hire a personal chef? Would you choose to endure the suffering in silence so as not to offend your partner? The story below is an account of a clever wife. The original poster (OP) has been married for a long time. However, ever since they started dating, her…

Your first focus should always be your family. Having said that, who do you rank higher on your list of priorities—your spouse or your kids? The daughter of the original poster (OP) is stubborn. At the youthful age of 18, OP's daughter married her high school sweetheart. The two of them had two children together. Sadly, the daughter's first marriage ended, and she moved on to remarry a few years later. Instead of living in the now and appreciating each moment, OP's daughter is obsessed with sta…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Your family is your forever, whether you would like to accept it or not. Your family has been there for you from the moment of your birth until the end of time. How would you respond, though, if you weren't seen as a member of the family but rather as an outsider? The stepfather in the story below is displeased. The original poster (OP) had recently lost his wife. She left three children, ages 22, 25, and 27, behind. It didn't matter…

It seems like karma always finds its way to those who truly deserve it. Having said that, how would you respond if someone began sharing your phone number to deceive debt collectors? The next story tells the tale of a disgruntled individual. Over the past year, the original poster (OP) has received calls from marketers and debt collectors. The issue, though, is that OP was not the person they were hoping to find. It appears that the person they were looking for leaked OP's number in order to pr…

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…

Among the most important things to remember are the rules of airplane etiquette. We can't decide if the limited space, the attentive flight attendants, or the restless passengers are to blame. One thing is certain, though: you should never, ever attempt to secure an upgrade at someone else's expense. The story below is an account of a frustrated traveler. The original poster (OP) had bought a ticket from New York to Hawaii. He made sure, well in advance of the holiday, that he would have a seat…