New mother grapples with a tough decision after realizing her mom was a dangerous parent: ‘Her defense? I did this with you and you survived’

Becoming a parent puts into perspective how difficult it is to be a GOOD parent. Perhaps this shines a light on our own families and if you’re lucky, you can glean wisdom from your parents. However, if you’re like most of us, watching your parents interact with their grandchild can be a jarring reminder of …
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‘You will go bankrupt paying the water bill’: Water-wasting boyfriend showers for 2 hours, loses girlfriend in the process

I love a good, long shower. Sometimes it’s the only thing that can heal me after a difficult day. I just stand there, not even cleaning myself, but just letting the water run down and listening to music. The water feels like it washes away all the worries and stress of whatever I’m going through. …
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Weekly Internet Roundup: Will Smith’s AI Spaghetti, Breakdancing Dads, and 50 Part TikTok Dramas

Also, chocolate-covered strawberries take over TikTok.

‘This is why I lied to you’: Woman lies to her family about buying a country house so they won’t take advantage of it, they find out and demand a key

Listen, we know families are not easy to handle, sometimes having a close family can be more of a curse than a blessing. But still, those people are part of who you are, so you have a certain obligation towards them. That being said, a big problem can arise when the boundaries with your family …
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‘She almost vomits at the table’: Aunt crashes 11 year old’s sushi restaurant birthday dinner despite hating Asian food

One of the most annoying kinds of family members are those who expect their desires to be front and center of every decision that other people make. During most get-togethers, accommodations are to be expected — they’re necessary, even. However, there is a stark difference between getting your needs met and causing totally superfluous drama. …
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‘I care more about the Super Bowl than your baby’: Woman schedules her baby shower on super bowl to test friendship circle, internet reacts

There is not much that can stand between a good American and a Super Bowl watch party. It is probably one of the best unofficial holidays in the country, and everything about it is just fun, even if you are not a football fan. Well, some people are out to ruin all that fun, like …
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‘I can’t support both of us’: Entitled nephew threatens to kick aunt out of her own apartment

Living with family is… living with family. A lot of us did it for 18 years and never looked back. I looked back a little when I was first starting out and needed a little extra support, but living with family sometimes comes at a price. If you’re the one mooching, then the emotional weight …
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‘I’m married to an evil genius’: Woman convinces husband to drive their convertible during a thunderstorm as payback after silly argument

Never mess with a woman when she’s mad, especially when it’s a woman who is close to you. Different people have different behaviors when they are angry, and in a relationship, you have to really study how your partner acts when they are mad so you can learn what you have to do to get …
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‘I’m not paying for your mistake’: Woman gets a speeding ticket while driving her boyfriend’s car, then demands he takes the blame

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t think 16-year-olds should be permitted to drive yet, and I definitely don’t think their parents should buy them a car when they first pass their driver’s test. Driving is a huge responsibility, and when people are driving, they are not only responsible for their own lives, …
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‘It’s your problem, pay for it yourself’: Daughter left devastated after mom refuses to pay for school trip abroad that daughter failed to mention

Were you a good or bad student in school? I am not just asking whether you got good grades or not, because honestly, that says nothing about anything. What I want to know is if you did your homework, if were nice to the teachers, and if you took notes in classes. These things probably …
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