Not everybody is comfortable with dogs everywhere

Pets can be incredibly helpful to one's mental health. They don't stop needing to be taken care of, even if you're feeling down. They get you out of bed, into a semblance of a routine, and help you become a person. Their love for you can also provide great emotional relief, and you can rest easy knowing there's unconditional love coming from someone in your house. Not to mention the practical aspects of having a pet. They can give you community-- reasons to talk to people on the street and comm…

Points were made

Because that's what cops are for

She got told

Wild entitlement

Just imagine all the roses getting mercilessly stomped

She paid for it

She needs to spend more

Why don't kids have normal names anymore?

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…

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…

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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…

You might be surprised who's in the wrong here