A woman’s in-laws demand that she apologize for purchasing a designer bag for her daughter. Teaching Children About Financial Responsibility For Maria’s parents, hard work and financial responsibility were values they strived to instill in their children. “Both my children have part-time jobs, if they want something, they need to save up their money to…
Father of four angers wife after questioning her decision to put their four children in pageants. Introduction When it comes to beauty pageants, opinions are divided. On the one hand, they can be a source of joy, confidence-building, and opportunity for those involved. On the other, they are often criticized for being too coercive, promoting…
A woman is struggling with the thought of her husband quitting his job to become an artist. They Both Started With ‘Crappy’ Jobs In a recent post on Reddit, the original poster (OP) writes about her dilemma in balancing her rising career with her husband’s dream of pursuing a full-time career in art. She says:…
One woman initially allowed her mother-in-law to help with repairing their home, but retracted her decision, causing a fall-out with her in-laws. Couple Moves Out Of State A 25-year-old woman, who we’ll call Rachelle, is questioning whether she was in the wrong after having a falling out with her 60-year-old mother-in-law. The conflict began when…
One woman is wondering if she was in the wrong for telling her mother that she does not want her in the delivery room when she gives birth. As a first-time mother, the prospect of giving birth can be both exciting and daunting. However, one 20-year-old woman, who we’ll call Lea, had her excitement dampened…
One woman is looking for redemption for naming her child the same name that her sister-in-law picked first. Choosing a baby name is a significant decision for any parent. However, when two families have similar names in mind, things can get complicated. One woman, a 23-year-old new mother who we’ll call Ruth, found herself in…
One woman is wondering how often is realistic to visit her parents so they can have a relationship with her son. As much as grandparents are known for their love towards their grandchildren, the relationship can be complicated. A woman, who we’ll call Amy, is seeking validation, and shared her story of how her parents…
One woman is looking for redemption after she shut down her mother-in-law’s name suggestion for her future baby. Choosing a name for a baby can be a source of joy and excitement, but it can also be a contentious issue. This is the case for a 29-year-old woman, who we’ll call Riza, who is expecting…
One woman took in her nephew after he was threatened to be evicted by his single mom. His mom disapproves. Parenting is never an easy task, and it’s not uncommon for family members to have different views on how children should be raised. In one recent incident, a woman, who we’ll call Julie, shared her…
A woman faces a dilemma when her family says she should not go on a trip to Europe and leave her deaf pregnant sister to go to her doctor appointments by herself. Woman Plans Eurotrip With Friends “My very best friends and I are planning a big trip this summer in Europe. We will be…
A woman insisted on finding out her friend’s potential baby name and was angered when she decided to steal the name for her own baby. She Insisted On Finding Out A college friend of a soon-to-be mother found out the hard way that a seemingly harmless joke can have unintended consequences. The story starts with…
One woman feels helpless after her husband tells her that he is uncomfortable seeing her breastfeeding Husband Tells His Wife He Doesn’t Like Seeing Her Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is a natural and important part of parenting that is often met with mixed reactions. In a recent story shared online, one husband’s discomfort with his wife’s breastfeeding…
A woman shares the struggles that her niece is going through as a result of her mom remarrying. The Backstory Sera was only 7 when her world was shattered by the sudden death of her beloved father. Since then, the now 16-year-old girl has faced another major challenge: adjusting to a blended family that she…
A woman contemplates divorce when her husband’s prank goes too far. Extreme Pranks In a recent situation between husband and wife, the wife has expressed outrage over her husband’s increasingly extreme pranks, saying “I find myself absolutely raging at him for these pranks, and he tells me I am being too serious, I’m no fun…
A woman is wondering if she is in the wrong for not planning to be a good hostess while her in-laws are visiting. To Be A Good Host Or Not To Be A woman asks if she should be a good hostess to her in-laws visiting, given that she is 3 weeks postpartum. This woman,…
A woman is wondering if she said the wrong thing to her friend who wants to celebrate her son’s birthday on July the 4th. She Invites For His Birthday Recently, a woman’s friend asked if everyone was available to celebrate her baby’s birthday on the 4th of July. The baby’s actual birthday is on July…
One man took to Reddit to complain about the split of chores around the house after having a baby. The original poster (OP) shares his frustration online. Fair Split Of Chores Before Baby The OP and his wife are in their mid 30’s. Before having a baby, they used to split the tasks around the…
There are many opportunities to write thank-you notes at the workplace. While you should make an effort to say thank you whenever possible, there are several occasions where writing a thank-you message is worth the effort. Sharing your gratitude and appreciation can help you demonstrate your soft skills. Thank-you notes can be handwritten in a…
