Overstepping mother-in-law commits cardinal wedding sin at 26-year-old son’s wedding: ‘This is your MIL testing her power and influence over you’

There are a few rules in life that you just have to follow, no matter how silly they might seem. One- always tell someone when they have something in their teeth. There might be a split second of awkwardness, but they will thank you in the end. Also- never tell your friend they should break …
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‘Your wife should meet with a lawyer while you’re gone’: Husband plans to attend wedding in Aruba without his wife, fails to see why his wife is upset

When you’re married, you’re allowed to do things alone. You’re still a person with their wants, desires, and lives. It probably even helps to have some separate activities, or else you’d quickly get sick of each other. Weddings, though, are generally something that you do together. It’s just one of those things. It’s like a …
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Bridezilla treats wedding guest like hired help, forces her to clean Airbnb, blocks her for talking back: ‘I was used and taken advantage of’

There used to be a show called Bridezillas, a very early-aughts trashy reality show that aired on WE, that followed brides-to-be who got a little out of control. They pitched fits, yelled at family members, and were demanding, bratty, and entitled. It was riveting television. There’s something about the archetype of the Bridezilla that we …
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Uncle Calls His Brother’s 16-Year-Old Stepdaughter ‘Not Gorgeous’ After Calling His Niece ‘Gorgeous’

When you’re a kid, you notice every little nuance about how adults speak to you. If your parents, teachers, or relatives treat you differently from your siblings or your peers in any way, you will pick up on it and stew about it for a while. If your parents call you smart but they call …
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‘This is an IRL Hallmark movie villain arc’: Scrooge landlord raises rent before Christmas after LA lifts ban on rent increases

Much as it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s no secret that Christmas can be a financial struggle for many. For those who celebrate, this can mean that the pressure to entertain and give gifts ends up bringing more strife than joy. This is part of the reason that generosity …
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Bad Mood Memes For Bummed Out Debbie Downers Who Embrace Negativity

I don’t think of myself as a negative person. I try to be as happy as possible, even when things aren’t perfect. However, I’m not one of those «toxic positivity» people who wants to shoehorn a positive attitude into the most dire circumstances. I don’t say, «At least I learned something,» in the face of …
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Lactose Intolerant Lady Schools Busybody On Why She Ordered Oat Milk in Her Coffee

I have never been a milk girl. I come from a family of milkaholics, and I just don’t fit in there. My parents have 3-4 gallons of milk in their fridge at any given time, and they will finish all of it without a drop getting spoiled. I will buy a tiny carton of milk …
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Cruel Woman Gets Slammed For Dumping Date With Brutal Text

No matter how brief the relationship, ending things is hard. I’ve never been very good at breakups, and I think there are a lot of people out there who feel similarly about themselves. While ghosting has a bad reputation, I honestly think I’d prefer it in most situations where the connection didn’t last that long.  …
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Scorned Twitter Users Share the Times They Realized That a Friend Hated Them

When we do them right, friendships are some of the most rewarding relationships that we can ever have. However, the sad fact is that not everyone we choose to be our pal is deserving of the title. There are many individuals out there who are vindictive and untrustworthy. We could name a number of reasons …
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Disgruntled Redditors Provide Examples of Things People Do When They Aren’t Raised Right

I truly believe it’s important to try and see the best in others, even if it isn’t always obvious. At the same time, there’s a certain low bar that we should all be jumping over once we’ve reached adulthood, and felt a couple of the hard knocks of life.  This usually involves simple things, like …
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