I’m expecting my first child, due in February. This is the first grandchild on both sides, so everyone is very excited about it. My father’s girlfriend “Lena” (fake name) and I have an okay relationship, but we’re very different people. I don’t like most of the things she likes and vice versa. There’s no bad
This story sheds light on the frustrating double standard faced by people who choose not to drink for personal reasons, compared to the understanding and respect often extended to recovering addicts. The writer, a 29-year-old woman, has never been much of a drinker. In college, she would sip on a beer or mixed drink, mostly
Hey Reddit. I (43m) have been with my current wife Amanda (42f) for the past six years and we have two daughters (Becca 4f and Eliza 2f) together, while I have 2 kids from my previous marriage, Liam (17m) and Sage (15f). The divorce was less than amicable and since my ex-wife had more money
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For the past six months, I’ve been in a relationship that felt like it had real potential. I (30M) met my partner (29MTF) on a dating app, and from the start, we connected on so many levels. We shared laughter, interests, and a growing bond that seemed unshakable.
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This story reflects the emotional toll of navigating holiday dynamics when a mother-in-law (MIL) consistently creates tension and makes the writer and her husband feel like they’re in the wrong. The writer and her husband decided to spend Christmas at home with their child this year, a boundary her husband had set to protect their
This story highlights the delicate balance of managing holiday traditions, family dynamics, and personal boundaries, especially when guilt trips are involved. The writer and her family decided to spend Christmas out of state at a theme park, borrowing her mother-in-law’s (MIL) larger, more comfortable car for the trip. Before they left, MIL made a “joking”
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The writer is exhausted from dealing with her stepmother-in-law (SMIL), who refuses to take her children’s food allergies seriously. Instead of showing understanding, SMIL acts as though the allergies are fabricated, going out of her way to make the writer feel unreasonable and difficult. The writer has worked hard to manage her kids’ allergies without
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This story highlights the emotional toll of dealing with family members who repeatedly cross boundaries, leaving the writer feeling unwelcome and undervalued. The writer and her husband spent Christmas with his family, which has often been a source of tension due to her mother-in-law’s (MIL) behavior. Her MIL has a history of overstepping boundaries, making
This story reflects the frustration and hurt that can arise when family members fail to show consideration during a challenging time. The writer, a 9-months-pregnant woman dealing with a difficult pregnancy, including a diagnosis of gestational diabetes requiring strict dietary control, is hosting her in-laws for the holidays. Despite the demands of her condition and
This story reveals the complexities of navigating a relationship with a fiancé’s overly attached and seemingly manipulative mother, a situation that has left the writer feeling uneasy and protective of her future family. The writer is engaged to the man she loves but is struggling with her future mother-in-law’s behavior. She feels the relationship between
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