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Life has its fair share of struggles, a few happy points, and a lot of dumb facepalm moments that we can't help but laugh at. These relatable memes reflect all three of these categories. It's important to realize that you're not alone, even when you might feel like it.

These dads may have initially not wanted an animal in their home, but anyone who has a heart will eventually see a pet as part of the family. So scroll down for a plethora of adorable pics of dads with their pets, and check out /r/DadsWhoDidNotWantPets for more cute content!

We complain about our families a lot - from the trope of the dreaded mother-in-law to sibling rivalry. Some of these relationships are as bad or worse than the stereotypes, but a lot of the time we're just so lucky to be around these people who love us unconditionally. We're even more grateful for all the hilarity that our funny families provide us with for free. 

The generation gap is nothing to scoff at: it's freakin' hilarious. These parental tidbits and tweets are entertaining even if you have a crappy relationship with your parents.

These edgy memes may not make your mom faint, but they're enough to make some people pretty uncomfortable. And that's why we love them.  And Mom. Proceed if you dare. Get more edgy memes if you double-dare.

Tired of hearing about that disease that's making its scary rounds across the globe? We've got you covered. These memes, tweets, and shitposts have absolutely nothing to do with that thing we can't escape. Take a break. We're here for you.

Parenting is exhausting when things are totally normal. The whining, the tears, the screaming, the tantrums. Parenting during a pandemic when you can't even send your minions to school for a break? Let's be real: it's the pits. These memes might help you laugh at the ordeal. We're in this together. 

Nebraskan Travis F. made some social media waves earlier this month after allegedly marrying his own daughter. Travis, who was recently released from a forgery-related jail sentence, posted a celebratory marriage announcement on Facebook. There was just one problem - the woman he had married is a woman he had raised since she was a child. 

Facebook lurkers exploded with horror and many profanities, even investigating the couple and sharing photos that support the argument that Samantha is, in fact, Travis' daughter. Samantha has since changed her last name on the site, but we've found comments from just a few months ago where she refers to him as "dad." There's a lot to process here, and if you want to indulge in some more comment schadenfreude, you can visit his page to read some of the loco comments. 

Starting a family can be a wonderful thing for a lot of people - kids can bring you a type of love that you've never known before. However, parenting does inevitably come with its fair share of struggles that aren't widely publicized, and we think these memes and posts shine some light on that!

We can confidently say that most families aren't like The Brady Bunch. This goes for both the parental units and their children. And while we know some kids have issues with authority, sometimes the responsibility for a crappy family dynamic or lack of support lies with the parent. There's a ton of proof at the r/insaneparents subreddit. The community shares tales of terrible parenting, as well as memes that combine personal narrative with relatable themes. Most of these use meme formats that are very familiar. Think Spongebob Memes and Drake memes. While they're pretty depressing, it's important to remember that if you're having a tough time with family, you're definitely not alone. 

Growing up I thought that my parents were harsh. They rarely let me attend sleepovers, I never went to sleep away camp with the cool kids, and anything television beyond PBS was an absolute no-no. I've walked around with a chip on my sheltered shoulder ever since. Until yesterday, when I saw an enlightening thread on r/AskReddit.

Reddit user u/ctsom took to the subreddit and asked fellow redditors to describe the weird rules they grew up with as kids. The customs and boundaries range from extremely strict to extremely weird. And like me, you may end up feeling like your upbringing was relatively normal.

Parenting ain't easy. Between the oppressive costs of healthcare and childcare, and the effect that raising kids has on one's sanity, sometimes it feels like a losing game. And then your kid does something magical, cute, or hilarious, and it all seems worth it. These highs and lows are all well-represented in this highly relatable batch of memes for every kind of parent.

To anyone parenting a toddler or otherwise young child - it will get better, just stick with it. Probably. Actually we don't know because we don't have kids. So godspeed to you and we hope that it does in fact get better with age. On the bright side, you can look forward to the day your kids move out of the house and you can get some goddamn peace and quiet, right?