"My sister and I aren’t close, and I feel like she’s asking out of entitlement, not need."

"The money was in a sealed account until kiddo was 18 and they couldn't access it if they wanted to."

"She got upset and said I was being selfish and punishing her kids for something that wasn’t their fault."

"I only went on this trip to spend time with my family who I rarely see."

"Now sister in law can only use the place if she gets confirmation that none of us will be there, so basically never. She’s still freaking out..."

Once someone leaves your life, you owe them nothing.

One of the most significant relationships in a person's life is friends. They stick by your side no matter what. So, what would you do if you discovered that you would need to spend three times as much for a much-needed vacation as you had originally budgeted due to your friend's careless error? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) and her friends booked a vacation to Hawaii. Together, they booked the trip and divided the expenses among the four of them…

Mixing business and friendship is not always a good idea

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…

Shopping can be really taxing at times. Imagine the doors flying open and the customers flooding in, eager to get help, as if their lives depended on it. But when it comes to thrifting, the rules are entirely different as there is almost only one of each item, and time is of the essence. The following is a story of a devoted customer. The original poster (OP) has always had a passion for vintage shopping. Nevertheless, with the rise of fast fashion, finding one-of-a-kind, distinctive pieces has…

Husband and wife have an unbreakable tie. Inadvertently hurting one also hurts the other. In the event that your brother persisted in criticizing your spouse in front of your parents, how would you respond? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) not only comes from an affluent family, but she also has a steady source of income. She and her husband decided to lead simple lives free of glitz and luxury. However, OP's brother mistook the couple's modesty as…

Fighting fire with fire

Being a twin has its benefits and drawbacks. for starters, you have a built-in best friend, an ally, and a sole sister. However, on the other hand, depending on whether you are an identical twin or not, you are always part of a pair, ‘the twins’, never an individual that stands on your own irrespective of your ‘other half’. Ths story down below is an account of a frustrated twin mama.

Sometimes, the way you say something matters more than the actual words you speak. People occasionally forget that the inspirational wise words our parents constantly repeated to us when we were little can actually save us from a great deal of hardship. The story below is an account of a frustrated roommate. OP's apartment is shared with both a child and a single mother. Occasionally, they would take portions of OP's food for themselves. But, now, in contrast to when they initially moved in, mo…

Having roommates can either be a blessing or a curse. They could be your biggest enemy or your best friend. But how would you respond if your roommate forced you to vacate the apartment so she could have a party? The man in the following story is frustrated because his roommate ‘kindly’ suggested he leave the apartment so she could host a party for her friends, and he is not welcome or invited. I think we can all agree that she is extremely insensitive—after all, my brother is obliged to love m…

Even while maintaining a calm workplace is one of the most crucial aspects of our daily lives, some people do not always view it as a common objective that must be consistently pursued. The story below is an account of a frustrated employee who discovered a perfect way of exacting revenge on his coworkers for their unwillingness to work together. OP was required to perform physical labor daily while working in an industrial setting. For fun, the on-site staff would rotate through the radio musi…