Dad forbids 17-year-old daughter from going to her dream university, signs her up for community college classes behind her back: ‘He don’t trust me to go 2 hours away’

It is not easy to decide whether to attend a 4-year university immediately or to attend a community college for 2 years and then transfer to a 4-year college for your junior year and beyond. The answer looks different to everyone, depending on their financial situation. The most important thing is to be honest with …
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‘[She] decided my bathroom was her personal Sephora’: Skincare thief gets taught a lesson about personal property after helping herself to her sister-in-law’s potent prescription serum

Skincare is expensive if you get the good products. After filling up a basket in the toiletries aisle, many skincare enthusiasts have come to realize that their first mistake was not winning the lottery first. These pricey creams and serums really add up! So if you have a particular skincare routine that you desperately need, …
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20 Dynamite Memes for Dear Old Dad This Father’s Day Week

In honor of our dads this Father’s Day week, we’d love to celebrate our fathers in the best way we know how… through relatable memes. Father’s Day is the one day a year when our hand-written cards can’t be responded to with a ‘thumbs up emoji.’ It’s the one day a year when we have …
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29-year-old mom complains that she’s a ‘single parent’ despite having a husband who works 10-12 hour days: ‘I get that she’s overwhelmed, I am too’

Parenting is a team sport, not an individual one. Even if you are a single parent, odds are you need some outside input. Whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, teachers, coaches, or babysitters… you’re never doing it 100% alone. That would be impossible. So it’s even better when you can share the load with …
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Girlfriend gets angry at 36-year-old dad for attending his 8-year-old son’s birthday party with his ex-wife: ‘According to her, we will be giving off «happy family vibes,» which hurt her feelings.’

You have to take on a lot of responsibility when you date somebody who has kids. You may not be responsible for their daily care or take on a parental role, but you have a duty to those children not to be a long-term negative disruption in their lives. It’s natural for a child to …
Seguir leyendo Girlfriend gets angry at 36-year-old dad for attending his 8-year-old son’s birthday party with his ex-wife: ‘According to her, we will be giving off «happy family vibes,» which hurt her feelings.’

‘Our flat is unlivable’: Brother disappears on a 2-week vacation after promising to help with his sister’s remodel, ends up tasting his brother-in-law’s revenge when he leaves their apartment demolished

Nothing is more unprofessional than starting a job you can’t—or won’t—finish.  This contractor was a tradesman in his career, but acted more like a con artist when it came to helping out his sister with her apartment remodel. Although he promised a good price, a reasonable trade deal, and the highest quality gut-and-flip, the sister …
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UPDATE: Aunt invites her nephew to her 6-year-old son’s birthday party without revealing that he was expected to be unpaid entertainment, then roasts him online when he refuses: ‘I was never booked, just invited’

If a person knows how to shuffle a deck of cards, would you automatically assume they’re a magician? If someone knows how to change a tire, are they a mechanic? And if a grown man knows how to make balloon animals, does that make him a clown? No. The answer is no to all of …
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33-year-old dad demands partner pay travel costs to pick up 10-year-old son 7 hours away , she refuses: ‘I feel like I’m being taken advantage of’

Finances are a controversial topic in many relationships. From who pays for the first date to how the household expenses are split, the combination of money and relationships can attract some strong opinions and create crises for couples. While many people agree that there must be shared finances within serious relationships, there is a limit …
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Golden Child brother inherits his late Mom’s entire estate, then expects the sister who was cut out of the will to pay for the funeral: ‘[She] didn’t want us daughters to have anything’

Being the non-favorite child is a bummer. While parents aren’t exactly allowed to openly have a favorite child, it’s safe to say that most parents are only just human and will inevitably favor one over the others. The hugs are just as strong and the support is there for each kid, but there’s a tiiiiiiny …
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‘The level of beef she has with this 6-year-old is genuinely concerning’: 47-year-old grandmother insists on crashing waterpark outing with 6 and 12-year-olds despite causing drama with them

Being a peacemaker in your family is not a fun job. Maybe you’re the middle child and you’re used to running an interference between two sides of your family. You’re the one who is friends with everyone so you’re the only one who can resolve conflicts. Or maybe you’re the only one who’s willing to. …
Seguir leyendo ‘The level of beef she has with this 6-year-old is genuinely concerning’: 47-year-old grandmother insists on crashing waterpark outing with 6 and 12-year-olds despite causing drama with them