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This selection of tweets, memes, and pics is for anyone who is having a bad day or needs a little pick-me-up. Sometimes when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel you need a little bit of warmth and perspective.

It's not terribly interesting to hear about strangers' mundane and cliché relationship problems (unless you're a couples therapist or just a bit nosy). What about scenarios that aren't so common? Where do the people with bizarre and unusual relationship problems go for advice? Reddit, of course! And thanks to the glorious internet, we've managed to collect a handful of amusingly weird and oddly specific posts from distraught people who sought relationship advice from total strangers and some who just needed to make a confession. One redditor reassures a distraught OP that 'your sister is not entitled to your sperm.' Sounds pretty insane out of context, right? Keep scrolling for some pretty unique relationship stories. 

Some people idealize their significant others. They put their lovers on a pedestal, convince themselves that their beloved can do no wrong. These anecdotes come from people who can no longer do that. These anecdotes are from people who were given irrefutable proof that their partner's might have a screw loose or very little common sense - but they love 'em anyway. Brace yourself: stupidity is coming. 

Weddings, billed as arguably the most important day in a couples life, come with a lot of pressure. And where there's ample pressure, there are also ample opportunities for disaster. One curious Reddit user asked the AskReddit community to share their craziest wedding disasters, and the Redditors did NOT disappoint. Welcome to a whirlwind of drama, vomit, and, well, death.

Married life isn't always what it's cracked up to be. While it's great to have the undying love and support of your spouse, there are also instances of grating annoyances and rage-inducing behaviors.  These memes really say it all.

Committing to spend your life with someone is a big deal. It's good to approach marriage with a clear head, and a clear idea of your loved one's various quirks, flaws, and behaviors. But even after you've said "I do," it's inevitable that it will take a while for some of their more annoying tendencies to make their way out of the woodwork. Maybe it's the way they fold their laundry. Maybe it's the way the cut cake. There are myriad ways for your husband or wife to astound you with their curious and irritating behaviors. This batch of grievances is chock full of these annoying qualities. They're also a great reminder that many, many people really have no idea how to open a package. To everyone who tolerates sh*t like this, we salute you. 

There's something of an art to the perfect tweet. Whether it's a painstakingly and perfectly worded gem from weird twitter, or a 10 word relatable tidbit, chances are the tweeter has some kind of skill. We've rounded up this mix of bizarro comedy and #itme content to keep you from losing your sh*t, whether you're at work or just sitting on the toilet.

We all get comfortable in relationships and say some cringe things in jest, but some people take it wayyy too far. A distraught woman asked Reddit if she was the asshole for leaving her husband in the grocery store after he quite literally acted like a toddler and demanded ice cream in a baby voice. OP u/smallslicedskin further explained that this wasn't an isolated incident. Apparently, her husband had been incessantly using meme-speak like 'doggo,' 'pupper,' 'chicky nuggies,' and 'birb' for months. The bizarre affectation that had been driving OP bonkers caused her to finally snap in the grocery store and subsequently turn to Reddit for help. Scroll down for her story and some of the best responses in the thread. 

Picture this. You've moved on from your crappy ex. Maybe they lied and cheated. Maybe they were emotionally unavailable. Maybe they were a lazy mooch. Whatever the case, you're not friends. Now imagine that you receive a text from this reviled former lover. The text reads "I'm dating someone better than you." Personally, a message like that would probably result in an instant block. But Twitter user @EvaRebeca5 asked her followers to come up with their best 3 word comebacks to the unnecessary (and somewhat hurtful) hypothetical text messages. The responses are both hilarious and spicy, a primo exercise for anyone who has pretend arguments with their shampoo bottles in the shower. Though might not have the guts to put our ex in their place, we have nothing but respect for these people who brought the heat. We've put some of our favorite responses into this gallery, but there's loads more where these came from. 

It's important to be able to share things with your partner, whether you've just started dating or have been coupled for what feels like an eternity. This means sharing hopes, dreams, fears, and most importantly, sexy relationship memes. These particular specimens range from sappy relationship memes to savagely relatable relationship memes and they're sure to make your significant other or crush smile, laugh, or feel personally attacked. All good options. Oh, and one more list.

As most of you must know by now, Bill and Melinda Gates are splitting up after 27 years of marriage. The couple announced their divorce on May 3rd on social media, surprising the world and, of course, inspiring a crap ton of memes. While we realize that it's kind of bleak to be mocking the dissolution of a very public marriage, that's kind of what happens when people are remotely famous. And if the jokes are going to be made, we're going to enjoy them guilt-free. We've put together this roundup of memes so that you can, too. 

It's not a great sign if a marriage is a big headache before it's even official. Redditor u/AITAemasculatormaybe asked the internet whether or not she was the a-hole for standing up for herself at a family dinner after her future mother-in-law called her a gold digger. Many indignant redditors in the thread agreed that OP was totally in the right. Hopefully this couple figured out how to set boundaries with the presumptuous in-laws. 

It's fairly common and perfectly normal to dream about past relationships once in a while. But what about someone who uses their lucid dreaming abilities to be in a full-blown relationship with an ex in their sleep? That's exactly what one guy did for years. Redditor u/intrepidreporter9 sought advice from r/relationships after confessing to his wife that he'd been living a double life in his dreams. Those replying in the thread had nothing encouraging to say—most couldn't blame his wife for wanting a divorce because he was guilty of emotional cheating. Have a look at the thread and judge for yourself. If you cheat in your dreams, do you cheat in real life?

We've all seen that he's probably thinking about other girls meme. Well, turns out it's pretty accurate. When he's deeply zoning out, looking like he's off in some other world, it can make the significant other wonder. But most of the time, fellas are likely just fantasizing about having superhuman parkour skills, or taking a trip through some nonsensical stream of consciousness, or literally sitting there with a blank mind. Redditors of r/AskMen discussed the things they're often thinking about whenever their partners ask them, and the answers are surprisingly wholesome.

Dating has come a long way since the 1950's. We've been blessed by what sometimes feels like too much technology, and being able to scroll through hundreds of prospective suitors in just a few minutes. Singles back in the day really didn't have these luxuries. Meeting "the one" involved a lot more time, energy and though. Facebook user Kim Marx-Kuczynski shared proof of this in the form of a 1958 McCall's magazine. The classic women's magazine, which folded in 2002, covered topics such as news, fashion - and some seriously funny relationship advice. This piece, which is geared at helping women find a husband, shows a starkly different dating game than we're used to. And it's terrifically funny to boot.

Every romantic relationship is put to the test when conflict inevitably arises. There's nothing inherently wrong with conflict—but the relationship can quickly fall apart if healthy communication, trust, and boundaries are lacking. One redditor asked couples counselors to share their experiences with toxic relationships that were beyond help. We've collected some of the most interesting responses from both therapists and former patients who talk about all the common red flags that point to a relationship's failure.