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There goes their gift

Whenever a group of friends go out together, somehow there is always a dispute regarding money. For example - There is always that one person who owes another money since the previous outing, nobody wants to be the one who pays for the taxi, because they know they are never going to get that money back from the rest of the friends, and of course, there is always the question of whether or not the group should split the bill at the restaurant equally or if everyone should just pay for what they…

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…

A textbook can't instruct you how to be a good parent. The most popular approach is probably trial and error. Having said that, how would you react if one of your kids started misbehaving? Would you work tirelessly to see that he matured into a respectful adult, or would you tolerate their wrongdoing out of concern for their reaction? The story below is an account of a frustrated father. All by himself, the original poster (OP) is raising his two sons. One son is an absolute angel, and the othe…

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…

Gift-giving is a tricky thing, especially when it comes to family. On one hand, you give someone a gift in hopes that they be able to enjoy that gift and make the most of it. On the other hand, what they do with that gift is totally up to them, and that is out of your control as soon as you hand it over. But still, if you give someone a gift and they take it and then sell it to someone else, that can be quite an unpleasant experience, and even though it is entirely in their right to do so, it w…

She got what she deserved

Talking on the phone in public is always awkward. Even if you are wearing headphones, and talking as quietly as you can, you never know who might be listening to your conversation, and how private it really is. Besides, it can be considered pretty inconsiderate to talk in places where your conversation might disturb other people, like in a restaurant for example. If you are talking loudly on the phone while other people are trying to enjoy their meal, don't be surprised if someone decides to ap…

She claims it's for cultural reasons

Not so fast buddy

It's not her house

In most cases, cohabiting with other people is difficult. If one wants to keep the peace in the home, one must abide by certain house rules and regulations. But who establishes these ‘rules’ that we have to follow? The story below is an account of a frustrated roommate. The original poster (OP) and his roommate lived together in an apartment for a long while. Together, they have created a special set of rules that have to be adhered to in order to keep the balance. But although the two were get…

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…

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