This Christmas was supposed to be special just a quiet day for a mom, her partner, and their baby to celebrate together. It was their little one’s first Christmas, and everything was planned out. But, of course, her in-laws had other plans. Back at Thanksgiving, they’d shown up an hour early, blindsiding her. When she
In Laws not respecting our time I’m so tired. r/Mother In Laws From Hell Read More »
My husband and I own a small guesthouse on our property which we rent out for additional income. A few years back, my brother-in-law (my husband’s brother) asked to borrow $10,000 from us to settle some debts. He was in a tight spot, so we agreed to lend him the money, expecting repayment within a year.
I’m currently hiding in our bedroom with a bottle of wine, while my husband plays video games in the living room, probably telling his online friends how I “ruined Christmas.” My phone is blowing up with texts from his mom, calling me selfish, and I’m debating whether I should just block her until New Year’s.
I came across this story on Reddit, and it really hit close to home for anyone who’s ever dealt with a competitive or overbearing family member. Here’s how it goes. The poster works in a challenging field, supporting people with disabilities who have behavioral issues. It’s a complex role that involves navigating an entire network
My (28F) brother (30M) and his wife (27F) had their first baby a year ago. I’ve been helping them out by babysitting for free a couple of days a week since they can’t afford daycare, and I work from home. I genuinely love my niece, and I was happy to help out at first. However,
Earlier today, I (21M) was driving my mother (39F) and my younger brother (5M) to run some errands. My mother has a tendency to give unclear directions while I’m driving. Instead of saying “turn left” or “go straight,” she’ll point or use vague phrases like “that way,” which always stresses me out because I need to concentrate on the road.
I came across a story about a woman celebrating her love for shorter guys. She (5’9) shared how she’s been dating her boyfriend (5’6) for five months, and she couldn’t be happier. After making a post last year expressing her preference for shorter men, she received skepticism from others, but her current relationship proves her
I got the short boyfriend of my dreams. r/TwoHotTakes Read More »
I came across a story about a woman torn over prioritizing her boyfriend’s health at the expense of her best friend’s wedding. The writer (23F) was the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding, which took place six hours away from her home. She had planned to leave the event around 11 p.m. to
Am I wrong for leaving my best friend’s wedding early for my boyfriend. r/TwoHotTakes Read More »
EDIT: paraphrased some direct quotes and removed some potentially identifiable info. My brother and his now wife got married three days ago. A very small destination ceremony under 15 people total. My now fiancé and I extended our trip after everyone went home and spent a couple of days exploring the Grand Canyon, a couple
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I read this story about someone avoiding family events after feeling disrespected. The writer (18F) shared that during her birthday celebration last year, her extended family threw a meal for her, including a cake her cousin baked. While setting the table for the meal, her cousin cut a slice out of the birthday cake before
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