Parents will go to any lengths to ensure the happiness, safety, and security of their children. But is there ever a limit you should never cross when it comes to your children? The story below is an account of a bewildered employee. For a lengthy duration, the original poster (OP) was employed by a large children's play facility. However, nothing could have prepared him for the entitled mother in the following story, who insisted on allowing her six-year-old son to play around the newborn play…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Where you sit on a plane can make all the difference in the world

Bio mom ftw

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…

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

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…