25+ Cousin Memes to Giggle Over at the Next Family Function

Cousins are an essential part of the family network, but they occupy an interesting space between siblings and not siblings. They can also range in age from could-be-your-twin to old enough to be your father. Some folks are inseparable from their cousins, others may never meet them, and most of us have a weird once …
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‘My dad screwed me and my wife over’: Son ices out family after Dad’s house down payment gift is less than he imagined

Mixing money and family can be a recipe for disaster. It too often gets entwined with feelings and obligations and the whole thing becomes messy. Though if you’re lucky enough to have family that wants to help you out, and can afford to, it can be hard to say no to. Let me be the …
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Cruel aunt messes with nephew’s new betta fish, receives ultimate ‘Godfather-style’ revenge: ‘That is some scorched earth kind of petty’

Fish are friends, not instruments in generational warfare. I’ve never owned a fish, but from what I hear, it’s like having any other type of pet. You get attached. They become like family. Sure, they’re tiny and you can’t pet them, but I’m sure they offer emotional support in their own special way. Like anything …
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Woman Reunites With Long Lost Brother, Immediately Demands He Lend Her Money and Include Her in Family Gatherings

Families are not always easy to manage. That being said, no matter what your family do or say, you should always be their strongest ally. However, what would you do if a woman showed up out of the blue and introduced herself as your sister? The account that follows is the story of a perplexed …
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‘Yeah… That’s not gonna happen’: Aunt Excluded From Family Events Because She Refuses to Address Twin Nieces by Their Real Names

Twindom has benefits as well as drawbacks. Starting with, you have an ally for life and an inbuilt best friend. That being said, regardless of whether you look exactly like your twin or not, you will always be referred to as one of ‘the twins’, a pair, and never as an individual who stands alone. The …
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Future Mother-In-Law Refuses to Accept Adopted Granddaughter as a Family Member, Then Demands They ‘Bring Her Back’

What does the term ‘family’ mean to you? Is a family a collection of individuals related to one another by blood? Are members of a family an integrated group that shares unwavering love for one another? The following story is about a betrayed fiancé. OP plans to get married to the man of her dreams …
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‘You need to leave…’: Father Installs Lock on Daughter’s Room and Refuses to Remove It Until Brother-In-Law Moves Out

It’s crucial to have boundaries. Boundaries are the foundation of any healthy friendship or connection.  Establishing boundaries allows us to demonstrate respect for the person in front of us while also protecting ourselves.  But what happens when someone decides to cross your boundaries? How do you coexist peacefully? Well, the story down below is an …
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Daughter-In-Law Refuses to Succumb to Mother-In-Law’s Irrational Payment Request

There are many times in life when we encounter situations that leave us stunned. I genuinely believe that sometimes the best course of action is to have a sophisticated conversation and consider the sequence of events that brought about this current situation. Other times, though, I believe that we ought to simply opt for denial and hope …
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«The most insane insults of all time»: People share which two fictional characters they’d want to put in a room together

It’s a darn shame that there aren’t more crossover episodes on TV. I grew up during the golden age of kids’ TV crossover episodes. Who could forget the time when Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and That’s So Raven all came together in an epic three-part masterpiece? I was also privy …
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‘I don’t want to be stuck living with my grandchild’: Father Goes off on Daughter for Getting Pregnant and Forcing Him to Live With the Baby

I’m all about keeping it real. I know that at times we feel like a little white lie might be the perfect solution, but when you really care about a person, you will always tell them the truth. In theory, the method of complete and utter honesty sounds easy, but in practice, honesty can be …
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