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…

or groomzilla, if you will

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…

parenting 101

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…

You might be surprised who's in the wrong here

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…