These half-sisters meet, and suddenly, home life starts feeling like an open house but with less privacy and more surprise puppies. The driving lesson gets outsourced, tattoo plans go on autopilot, and decisions that used to be made between two people start coming from the new committee member who only just learned where the mugs …
Seguir leyendo ‘She’s undermining my authority with our kids, and treating me like I don’t exist’: 35-year-old wife connects with half-sister who takes over family moments and turns parenting into a group project, leaving her husband angry
Categoría:family drama
Aunt-in-law isolates herself from family after her siblings-in-law unintentionally leave her out of a family decision concerning their mother’s housing situation: ‘Now we’re stuck in this cold silence’
When the matriarch of a family starts thinking about moving to a home more suitable for their physical needs, especially when they are coming into old age, it’s important to let them know that they’re well-supported. Too much support could cause more harm than good, however, because no elderly person wants to feel coddled and …
Seguir leyendo Aunt-in-law isolates herself from family after her siblings-in-law unintentionally leave her out of a family decision concerning their mother’s housing situation: ‘Now we’re stuck in this cold silence’
‘He’s mom’s plus one and that’s it’: 29-year-old older bride threatens to kick her younger sister out of the wedding after she tries to force her to walk down the aisle with her estranged stepdad
Little sisters are annoying, but none are as infuriating as the entitled 22-year-old in this next story. Convinced that she could force her sister into walking down the aisle with her estranged stepdad, she was willing to threaten her entire relationship with her sister over a «who’s your daddy» battle. Perhaps the younger sister was …
Seguir leyendo ‘He’s mom’s plus one and that’s it’: 29-year-old older bride threatens to kick her younger sister out of the wedding after she tries to force her to walk down the aisle with her estranged stepdad
18-year-old rejects her mom’s claim that it’s her job to prevent her 64-year-old dad from screaming at her: ‘It’s not my responsibility to cater to a grown man’s feelings’
When you are getting screamed at almost constantly, it’s easy to get obsessed with the idea that you are the one causing the screaming. You start to recognize the things that can trigger the person, whether it be things you say, sounds you make, times of the day, or locations where they feel comfortable blowing …
Seguir leyendo 18-year-old rejects her mom’s claim that it’s her job to prevent her 64-year-old dad from screaming at her: ‘It’s not my responsibility to cater to a grown man’s feelings’
25-year-old takes toy away from 3-year-old cousin while babysitting, gets reprimanded by aunt: ‘I wasn’t going to listen to him scream all day’
Almost anybody who takes care of kids can tell you that one of the most important parts of the process is damage control. Even the most diligent caretaker is not going to avoid every scenario where they get themselves into trouble, or get upset over something that seems totally inconsequential and dumb to most adults. …
Seguir leyendo 25-year-old takes toy away from 3-year-old cousin while babysitting, gets reprimanded by aunt: ‘I wasn’t going to listen to him scream all day’
Daughter scolds 69-year-old mom for spending over her Visa limit after she housed her and paid for all her expenses for 6 years: ‘I told her I couldn’t help her anymore and that she’d have to figure it out on her own’
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. If someone has been irresponsible their entire life, no amount of help from their family is going to make them get their act together suddenly. It’s not true that people never change, but once you observe a specific pattern of behavior over the course of years, you …
Seguir leyendo Daughter scolds 69-year-old mom for spending over her Visa limit after she housed her and paid for all her expenses for 6 years: ‘I told her I couldn’t help her anymore and that she’d have to figure it out on her own’
Man kicks entitled cousin out of his apartment after he pushes every boundary, treating it like a free buffet and swap shop: ‘I tried helping him out, but he acted like being my guest gave him free food, free laundry, and even free clothes’
Cousin shows up with dramatic stories and a plan to repay kindness with chores, then proceeds to treat the apartment like an all-you-can-eat buffet and personal boutique. Groceries vanish, laundry gets repurposed, and the place slowly morphs into a pop-up thrift shop operated by someone who skipped the orientation. Entitled guests know how to work …
Seguir leyendo Man kicks entitled cousin out of his apartment after he pushes every boundary, treating it like a free buffet and swap shop: ‘I tried helping him out, but he acted like being my guest gave him free food, free laundry, and even free clothes’
‘He chose her over us’: 16-year-old daughter refuses to check on father’s pregnant partner during her mother’s custody weeks, citing her father’s affair with the woman going back 4+ years
Children are often expected to assume the role of an adult in their personal family structures, and this is especially the case when a parent is trying to punish them for having normal reactions to unpleasant situations. Why is an actual adult inciting a reaction from a child in the first place? This type of …
Seguir leyendo ‘He chose her over us’: 16-year-old daughter refuses to check on father’s pregnant partner during her mother’s custody weeks, citing her father’s affair with the woman going back 4+ years
‘He felt like his entire life was a lie’: Family member informs their cousin’s husband that their cousin inherited a large sum of money from their grandparents while he has been working 3 jobs to keep their family afloat
Financial transparency is a significant pillar of any relationship. This isn’t to say that finances must always be shared, but both parties should always be aware of their partner’s finances to some degree. Why? If you’re considering building a life together or have already done so, money is typically a significant factor in those plans. …
Seguir leyendo ‘He felt like his entire life was a lie’: Family member informs their cousin’s husband that their cousin inherited a large sum of money from their grandparents while he has been working 3 jobs to keep their family afloat
Unemployed dad demands his 17 and 19-year-old sons stop eating so healthy and start eating more ramen and cereal: ‘I don’t believe I should ask them to do that because both of those things tend to be unhealthy’
Many people don’t learn to be healthy during their teenage years, let alone as young adults. It’s a whole lot easier to eat junk food than to plan meticulous meals with the perfect amount of nutritional value, and many people never find the right balance to set themselves up for a healthy life. If you …
Seguir leyendo Unemployed dad demands his 17 and 19-year-old sons stop eating so healthy and start eating more ramen and cereal: ‘I don’t believe I should ask them to do that because both of those things tend to be unhealthy’