‘This was some secret test’: Weird mom friends shame child-free woman for ignoring baby’s cry at a restaurant

Thankfully, I’m not at the age where I’m starting to «lose friends» to parenthood, like the subject of this recent horror story. But I imagine that’s a hard thing to go through. You can have all the intention in the world of staying friends, but life will rapidly get in the way if one of …
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24-year-old daughter racks up $3000 in credit card debt, mother refuses to bail her out: ‘She is an adult, but still acting like a teenager’

When you’re a young adult, figuring out your finances is one of the hardest life things you’re tasked with. If you weren’t taught financial literacy growing up, it’s easy to be flying blind, especially once you get your first job. Getting paychecks is exciting, and if you’ve never had that kind of money before, it …
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Entitled sister is banned from family beach holiday after demanding care for her children: ‘She asked if they could go and I said no’

It’s all good to help someone out when they’re in need; this is an essential part of being a family, friend, or even part of a community. However, there’s a distinct difference between offering your assistance to someone who is beyond grateful for a helping hand and being forced to help out someone who feels …
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Man asks the mother of his child for a DNA test, can’t understand why she moved in with her parents: ‘She said she lost all respect for me’

There are a lot of lies and vicious rumors about women promulgated online, particularly by members of The Manosphere. If you’re an average person who is unaware of the layers of the Manosphere, Wikipedia is here to help: «The manosphere is a diverse collection of websites, blogs, and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition …
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Freeloading sister refuses to adjust to off-the-grid new home: ‘Worried for these children’

I’ve always wanted to live «off the grid.» The way I live now is so «on the grid» it’s nuts. There is something beautifully romantic about imagining a cottage in a far-off pasture, growing your own vegetables, making bread, and not having to go on the internet. You could just read books all day, attend …
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Entitled, hungry boyfriend eats partner out of house and home: ‘He’s using you for free food’

I always feel weird about taking food from other people’s houses. I get so self-conscious about not being entitled that I always refuse everything, even if I want something. But I recently learned that it’s good manners to accept a drink, etc. from your host if they offer it to you. It makes them feel …
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‘My wife looked like she was about to faint’: Tomboy teenager swaps long hair for pixie cut, controlling stepmom freaks out

In the infamous words of Fleabag, hair is everything. It says an awful lot to both ourselves and others about what kind of people we are, and even what kind of day we’re having. As a result, it is the first thing that many teenagers will turn to when they’re going through their rebellious, identity-seeking …
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‘It’s too bad she didn’t take no an answer’: Stepmom forces mother-daughter relationship on kid despite her wishes

Being a step-parent is a tough role to fill. You can have all the best intentions in the world and still end up alienating the child because at the end of the day, it’s not up to you, it’s up to them. Step-parents can have beautiful relationships with the kids in their lives, but just …
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‘My parents have full run of my house’: Entitled family insist son let pregnant sister and child move in, gets offended when he won’t babyproof

One of the most important parts about having a family is that you are all there for one another during the hard times. Many people don’t know where they would be without that support system to fall back on, but it can have its limits. There is a big difference between receiving much-needed help and …
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‘It’s my house my rules’: Son kicks out overbearing mom for continuing to make breakfast despite his wishes

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but apparently, that slogan was made up by breakfast cereal lobbyists. The most important meal of the day is whatever one you want it to me. Personally, I’m a breakfast believer, just because I love breakfast foods. Give me a fried egg, a …
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