Weddings already come with their fair share of stress, whether it’s family politics, clashing personalities, and at least one relative who decides the day is secretly about them. But one bride recently shared how her mother-in-law took things to a shocking new level.
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UPDATE: Stepmother insists 18-year-old stepdaughter gets a job after her car breaks down, dad gets involved, refusing to support daughter: ‘You will not be seeing any money from me’
Being a parent is hard; being a stepparent is even harder; being a stepparent who has to put their foot down to ensure their stepkid does not make crucial mistakes in life is practically impossible. Most parents find themselves handling situations with the Good Cop/ Bad Cop approach, even if it’s not intended. There will …
Seguir leyendo UPDATE: Stepmother insists 18-year-old stepdaughter gets a job after her car breaks down, dad gets involved, refusing to support daughter: ‘You will not be seeing any money from me’
Kids refuse to spend Father’s Day with their dad after stepmom makes family plans but fails to invite them, dad avoids taking sides: ‘He just goes along with it’
Out of all the family members, who are the ones responsible for planning the celebrations of days like Father’s and Mother’s Day? If you ask us, the responsibility changes as the family grows and evolves. First, the happy couple must become parents, because until there is an actual child in the household, neither of them …
Seguir leyendo Kids refuse to spend Father’s Day with their dad after stepmom makes family plans but fails to invite them, dad avoids taking sides: ‘He just goes along with it’
Man celebrates earning his degree with a family party, but his 27-year-old cousin thinks her work promotion from 3 months ago means they should split the celebration: ‘She threw a tantrum’
Earning a degree—especially a master’s—isn’t just a line on a resume. It’s years of sacrifice, sleepless nights, early mornings, and the kind of mental breakdowns that require an emotional support iced coffee (or multiple… a day). So when someone finally crosses that finish line, they deserve to celebrate, whether it’s a full-blown graduation bash or …
Seguir leyendo Man celebrates earning his degree with a family party, but his 27-year-old cousin thinks her work promotion from 3 months ago means they should split the celebration: ‘She threw a tantrum’
Kids take neighbor’s mail and ‘return’ it to her after claiming they found it, then demand a reward for their act of kindness, neighbor refuses: ‘Please leave’
When we were kids, we constantly came up with easy and creative ways to earn money. The easiest way was to offer our parents our services for housework in exchange for a few dollars. Some kids would wash their parents’ cars, some would fold the laundry, and some would shovel snow, and they get nicely …
Seguir leyendo Kids take neighbor’s mail and ‘return’ it to her after claiming they found it, then demand a reward for their act of kindness, neighbor refuses: ‘Please leave’
28-year-old refuses to be older sister’s maid of honor after she bailed 2 days before her wedding because her 14-year-old dog passed: ‘She missed one of the biggest days of my life’
Anyone who is an animal person can sympathize with how much having a pet can take over somebody’s life. Heck, when you spend so much time with some silly little creature in your house who depends on you for their every need, it’s easy to get attached even when you were initially skeptical about the …
Seguir leyendo 28-year-old refuses to be older sister’s maid of honor after she bailed 2 days before her wedding because her 14-year-old dog passed: ‘She missed one of the biggest days of my life’
Houseguests learn host took day off to relax after their stay, so they extend trip only to get kicked out 11 hours before flight: ‘The day off is for me to rest, not to be their host’
Being a host is exhausting. Even if you love your guests, even if they’re your lifelong besties, there’s a special kind of burnout that comes from prepping your house like it’s going on Airbnb, being full-time tour guide, and turning your entire routine upside down to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. And when they finally …
Seguir leyendo Houseguests learn host took day off to relax after their stay, so they extend trip only to get kicked out 11 hours before flight: ‘The day off is for me to rest, not to be their host’
Mom of 3 shocked after husband says no to 10-year anniversary date because mother-in-law was too busy to babysit, then spends the day with her instead: ‘Then I had to juggle word and parenting’
Ten years of marriage is a long time. Not only does it take a lotttt of patience to share your entire live with another human, but it also takes effort to keep showing up for each other, especially when life gets busy with work, kids, and endless chores. The spark doesn’t just keep itself alive. …
Seguir leyendo Mom of 3 shocked after husband says no to 10-year anniversary date because mother-in-law was too busy to babysit, then spends the day with her instead: ‘Then I had to juggle word and parenting’
18-year-old sibling set a firm boundary by shutting down relatives after refusing to be her younger brother’s second mom: ‘They decided to have a baby, so they should take care of him’
Growing up as the oldest sibling is hard work, especially when you’re suddenly expected to be a part-time nanny. As the oldest kid, a lot of times you’re the built-in babysitter, the emergency diaper-changer, the human jungle gym, and the one expected to hand over your favorite toys without complaint. Of course there’s the classic …
Seguir leyendo 18-year-old sibling set a firm boundary by shutting down relatives after refusing to be her younger brother’s second mom: ‘They decided to have a baby, so they should take care of him’
‘I’m fuming’: Mother-in-law secretly invites 38 extra wedding guests by sharing RSVP link, couple finds out 2 weeks before big day and prepare to block uninvited guests at the door
I can’t imagine coming up with a wedding guest list. You don’t want to leave anyone out, but you also don’t want to pay $50K+ just to make sure your second cousin once removed—who you’ve only met once in your life—gets a seat. There’s a fine line. Plus, your parents usually want to invite people …
Seguir leyendo ‘I’m fuming’: Mother-in-law secretly invites 38 extra wedding guests by sharing RSVP link, couple finds out 2 weeks before big day and prepare to block uninvited guests at the door