‘Meanwhile the kid is still screaming’: Entitled mom demands a plane passenger scooch over for her family of 4 despite crowding the aisle with her two young kids under 4-years-old

Traveling for Thanksgiving weekend with your two small children is no small feat, but when this entitled mother got huffy with her fellow passengers on the plane, one man refused to yield to her every whim. Because let’s be honest, traveling is tough on everybody, not just moms. Sometimes life is uncomfortable–it’s a simple reality–but …
Seguir leyendo ‘Meanwhile the kid is still screaming’: Entitled mom demands a plane passenger scooch over for her family of 4 despite crowding the aisle with her two young kids under 4-years-old

22-year-old brother complains that 7-year-old sister is closer to their teenage cousin than him, dad reprimands him for not bonding with her: ‘I snapped and told him these were the consequences of his actions’

No matter what the reason for it, building a new family after losing an old one can be a difficult task—especially when there are kids involved. While a parent may realize the necessity to move on, for them it can understandably be a larger adjustment. It’s easy for this to affect family relationships, and for …
Seguir leyendo 22-year-old brother complains that 7-year-old sister is closer to their teenage cousin than him, dad reprimands him for not bonding with her: ‘I snapped and told him these were the consequences of his actions’

Woman charges sister and three kids $50 a night plus $100 cleaning fee to stay in her house for Christmas in response to their messy behavior: ‘Just say no’

Having your relatives stay with you is not always the most pleasant experience in the world, especially if they have kids. If you’re anything like me, you value your space and privacy. You love your home and have worked to have it the way that you like it. Odds are, you probably don’t take kindly …
Seguir leyendo Woman charges sister and three kids $50 a night plus $100 cleaning fee to stay in her house for Christmas in response to their messy behavior: ‘Just say no’

Pregnant woman and her husband try to alter annual family trip to remote Christmas tree farm because it isn’t kid friendly enough, dad refuses because it’s a tradition he cherishes: ‘What’s your problem, just do it for dad»

There are so many holiday traditions that we accept to make other members of our family happy. It’s a form of giving to see The Nutcracker with your mom every year, even though you really don’t care about the Sugar Plum Fairy and her journey. A dad might not particularly enjoy risking his hide to …
Seguir leyendo Pregnant woman and her husband try to alter annual family trip to remote Christmas tree farm because it isn’t kid friendly enough, dad refuses because it’s a tradition he cherishes: ‘What’s your problem, just do it for dad»

Thanksgiving guest sends a bill to his daughter-in-law who hosted dinner, claiming he spent more money on supplies, she adamantly refuses: ‘His father DIDN’T host!’

If you have a normal, run-of-the-mill family, the holiday season is likely a polarizing time for the entire group. While we love our in-laws, siblings, cousins, and parents, spending any length of time together reminds us why we moved out in the first place the day we turned 18 years old. So when we’re all …
Seguir leyendo Thanksgiving guest sends a bill to his daughter-in-law who hosted dinner, claiming he spent more money on supplies, she adamantly refuses: ‘His father DIDN’T host!’

‘It doesn’t feel like I was ever truly raised, more like survived’: Neglected daughter refuses to be ‘aging’ mother’s primary caregiver after years of being treated like her least favorite child

When you grow up with siblings, it’s difficult to refrain from participating in the unavoidable favoritism contest. Many parents often set a toxic precedent early in their children’s lives that makes them feel like they’re less than them because they lack the traits their siblings possess. As a result, it’s even more difficult not to …
Seguir leyendo ‘It doesn’t feel like I was ever truly raised, more like survived’: Neglected daughter refuses to be ‘aging’ mother’s primary caregiver after years of being treated like her least favorite child

Woman refuses to bankroll her mother-in-law’s lifestyle, denying her husband’s promise of $4,000 per year: ‘They were extremely irresponsible with their $’

There’s never an easy answer when it comes to caring for your elderly parents. Nowadays, with an aging population, it’s common to see older folks becoming a burden on their children after a lifetime of squandering wealth and opportunity. But for Gen Xers who have already seen their fair share of struggle, one more mouth …
Seguir leyendo Woman refuses to bankroll her mother-in-law’s lifestyle, denying her husband’s promise of $4,000 per year: ‘They were extremely irresponsible with their $’

‘If she didn’t care, why should I?’: Mom ditches her 8-year-old bioson for her ‘new family,’ then gripes years later when he refuses to invite her to his wedding

This mom followed up with far too little, far too late when she decided to attempt to forge a relationship with her 26-year-old son after abandoning him 12 years before. The reason for her sudden change of heart? His impending nuptials.  I used to be a wedding coordinator, so I’ve seen all sides of the …
Seguir leyendo ‘If she didn’t care, why should I?’: Mom ditches her 8-year-old bioson for her ‘new family,’ then gripes years later when he refuses to invite her to his wedding

‘Good luck finding your soup’: Pie bandit ruins his sister’s Thanksgiving contribution, so she returns the favor by tearing the labels off of every canned item in the pantry

Sibling rivalries can start fairly easily, but stealing your sister’s Thanksgiving contribution is a good way to fast-track a feud before the holidays. Growing up in the same household, brothers and sisters are constantly being compared, and while some comparisons lead to an appreciation of the other’s skill, sometimes it leaves one sibling becoming an …
Seguir leyendo ‘Good luck finding your soup’: Pie bandit ruins his sister’s Thanksgiving contribution, so she returns the favor by tearing the labels off of every canned item in the pantry

Woman tells off boyfriend’s family after 3 years of being forced to sleep on an air mattress during the holidays, entitled family goes back on their sleeping arrangement ‘rules’ when it benefits them

Visiting your partner’s family during the holidays is always an interesting experience. You’re delving into unknown territory and you never know when you might be acting out of line around people you should be on your best behavior around. When they start acting out, though, is when you get a pass. After all, you’re in …
Seguir leyendo Woman tells off boyfriend’s family after 3 years of being forced to sleep on an air mattress during the holidays, entitled family goes back on their sleeping arrangement ‘rules’ when it benefits them