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…

There goes their gift

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…

Choices, choices

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 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…

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…

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…

Everyone has a secret or two they try to hide. It could be a small, harmless secret that most people would overlook, or it could be a major secret that has the ability to fundamentally change someone's life and perspective. That being said, while browsing Reddit, I stumbled onto a post that sparked my curiosity. The question is: 'What secret are you currently hiding from someone that you're willing to share on Reddit?'. There's no doubt about it: none of the comments, despite their mixed bag of…

Inheritances are messy and can so easily cause drama and even break up an entire family. How is it that you can spend a lifetime with a group of people, regard them as the people who are most important and closest to you, and then throw these relationships all away for money? Many people can be asked that question, including the family in this Reddit story. OP (original poster) has received a life-changing inheritance from his grandmother but was met with unexpected demands from the rest of his…

Is that an excuse?