Relationships

In a relationship, certain things cause annoyance to one partner that can be brushed off for the sake of not having a full-blown argument, such as when you forget to pick up some eggs during a grocery run or when you run a little late in picking your partner up. But when your fiancé uses your toothbrush to clean the port on his phone, this woman suddenly finds herself reconsidering her life choices. The OP (original poster) was just spending a day in her garden when she needed to go to the bathroom. When she walks in, the first thing …

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Weddings are a day to celebrate the union of a groom and bride surrounded by their friends and family. But for one bride, what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of her life, had a little bit of sourness added to it. A bride opened her story with, “I hate speeches.” Speeches bored her. She thought they were “exhausting and very, very forced.” but she was quick to clarify that it was her opinion, and she never forced that belief on anyone. So for her wedding, she didn’t want anyone to make any speeches. They informed all …

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In this story, a woman who’s currently living with her brother and sister-in-law exclaims that she will disown her SIL and even get their other family members to do the same if SIL becomes pregnant again. A year ago, the OP (original poster) was unemployed, so she was really grateful that they took her in. In exchange, she would help around the house until she can live on her own. Now, even with a full-time job and doing well for herself, she’s still staying with them because her brother and SIL’s financial situation changed. They asked her to stay, and …

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A heartbroken man on Reddit seeks advice from the community about whether or not to get back together with his ex-wife, who divorced him because of cancer. The man said he and his wife met during their first year in college. They were together from then on and got married after the wife graduated.  The young couple was happy with their life together, for a while, at least. Then, the wife discovered a lump on her right breast and was hesitant to have it checked despite the husband advising her to do so.  She feared discovering the truth, especially since …

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In a Reddit post that went viral in just a few hours, a guy tells the story of how he angered his roommate by just being himself. The Original Poster gave a bit of his background. He said he used to help his mom with their catering business back in Louisiana and New Orleans. He knew how to cook and is currently attending culinary school. He clarified that he and his roommate are not exactly best friends because they didn’t know each other before renting a house together on the east coast.  But they did develop a friendly relationship because …

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Family gatherings can either be a beautiful or messy affair. For one Reddit user, her and her husband’s family did not receive the pregnancy announcement very well. What was supposed to be an exciting occasion quickly turned sour before it even began. Expecting The OP (Original Poster) and her husband are thrilled to finally be expecting after having multiple miscarriages in the past. She has been wearing baggy clothes to hide her bump. At 24 weeks, she and her husband were ready to announce the pregnancy with a gender reveal. Baby Ban Her sister-in-law is infertile. And while she was …

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A grieving mother posted on Reddit after her ex became angry for not letting him know their son had passed away. The woman said that she and her partner became pregnant after four years together. She then honestly said that she didn’t want the child because she felt her career was in a promising position right now. But, after talking with her partner, they both decided to go forward with the baby. Not a Happy Family What seemed to be the beginnings of a happy family suddenly took a turn when the OP’s (Original poster) partner disappeared when she was …

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In a viral Reddit post, a man seeks to know if he was wrong to hug his brother in front of his wife because it makes her uncomfortable. The OP (Original Poster) presented his and his wife’s background regarding physical affection within each of their families. He said that his family was the type to be more affectionate towards each other than most. He explained that hugging, holding hands, and cuddling were normal for siblings and parents to do to each other. His wife, however, did not grow up with the same family dynamics. His wife was an only child, …

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