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…

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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…

That's too much money bro

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…

Cha-ching!

The age at which young adults finally move out of their parents' houses is getting older and older the more time passes. With inflation only going up, it is getting practically impossible for kids to afford to live on their own, so they continue to rely on the support of their families, at least when it comes to their living situation. But not all kids get along with their parents, and some can't wait to turn 18 simply so they can move out, no matter the costs. This also means that not all youn…

The housing crisis is no joke

That's a bit steep

They haven't got a clue.

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…

Good for him

She's got some nerve

Not everyone is cut out to be married to an artist

Parenting demands that both the parents and their kid be involved in the relationship, otherwise neither of them can move along. If a kid refuses to let their parents be a part of their lives, there is little the parent can do to change that, especially when the kid gets older and has their own life. I feel for parents who truly try their best but are met with constant criticism from their children, and as a child myself, I constantly remind myself that my parents are people too, and they deser…

Rule number one in adult life – Never risk your credit for someone else. This rule, along with many other rules regarding credit and financial responsibility, is something that every kid should be taught at school. But since very few schools actually teach their students important life lessons, we are here to make up for it by sharing stories that will help anyone learn how to navigate adult life. Going back to the credit point, it is crucial that people will understand that they should not ris…