Home I was left in a potential water emergency due to the HOA’s negligence, and considering a lawsuit. My husband and I reside in a townhouse community in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. In the early days of May this year, I made up my mind to swap … Parenting I am considering contacting the school authorities after a disturbing incident involving my son and another parent. My kid, a six-year-old boy in the first grade, was about to start school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There was a tour of my son’s elementary school Riverside Elementary before … Jobs I plan to adjust my service accordingly to these ungrateful patrons if they ever return to my restaurant. I’ve held the job of a server, on and off, for about four years in Peoria, Illinois. The spot I call my workplace is a homey little spot called ‘Haddad’s … General My husband called me a moron and belittled me when I was simply trying to help. My husband and I have been married for twenty eight years. The last couple of years, however, have been a bit rough. He didn’t do anything for our twenty-eighth anniversary, … Relationships I suspect my husband’s friend had a crush on him after she ignored our wedding invitation. My partner, call him Alex, and I have been in a relationship for nine years. He has a female friend, let’s call her Lucy. The history here is that he … Family, Parenting, Relationships My son’s mother doesn’t want him to be potty trained. My partner and I have been together for more than three years, married for eight months. When we first got together, he told me his ex was pregnant, and I … Parenting I caught my babysitter’s shocking negligence. She was was glued to her phone for four hours, not engaging with my baby. Just last week, I made the decision to participate in a childminding program. This program, according to their promotional materials, hires only expert, engaging, and well-educated caretakers. They had received … Family I told my wife to stop enabling her adult brothers. Now, she says she has to return to her family. My wife’s family comprises of her mother, two brothers, and one of their boyfriends. Her family was on the brink of having their apartment lease expire this month. One more … Parenting, Relationships My husband implied that our conflicts would end if I got pregnant. My life companion, a man of 39, and I, a woman of 33, have spent quite a few years together, navigating the storms of marriage. More often than not, we … Relationships My father-in-law made a move on me with a very crass comment about my attire at home. It was a typical interaction to start with; I was assisting my father-in-law with some technical difficulties while my 3-year-old daughter spent some quality time with her grandpa. As I … Relationships My husband once sulked the entire day when I asked him to add cream and sugar to the coffee I brewed for him. For the past seven years, we’ve shared our lives, with the last two years spent as a wedded pair. For around 14 months now, I’ve been actively participating in individual … Parenting My 16-year-old daughter was refused to use the toilet by her teacher, leading to a humiliating incident At 46, I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl who is going through year 11 in her secondary school. Her school days are usually from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, … Travel What Should You Pack For A Family Vacation? Preparing for a family vacation can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. It is important to consider what items need to be included in the packing list to ensure that … Relationships My Partner Chose His Grandmother: Despite my reservations, my fiancé insisted on having a church ceremony to ensure his grandmother’s presence. My partner and I recently sent out wedding invitations for our September wedding. To provide some context, I initially preferred a non-traditional wedding, opting for a courthouse ceremony followed by … Mothers-in-Law My Mother-in-Law Crossed Boundaries: She entered our baby into an online contest without our permission, risking our privacy. To give some context, before the birth of our baby, my husband and I established ground rules with our family members. We clearly communicated that only my husband would be … Parenting My son has no friends. He just lost his only friend after yelling at him. Let me preface this by saying that my 11-year-old child is most likely on the spectrum, and it’s quite possible they have BPD (borderline personality disorder), though obtaining a diagnosis … Parenting I stood there, stunned, as my neighbor yelled at my son for playing with a stick in our own yard. Last year, my spouse and I took the plunge and purchased a house. While we were generally pleased with our new home, there was one aspect that left us somewhat … Mothers-in-Law My Boyfriend’s Mother frantically called us at night to chase down a suspicious man, causing unnecessary anxiety. I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for about a year and a half, and things have been going well until his mother started intruding into our lives. My … Relationships I’m Disengaging and Will Now Treat Myself Like a Single Parent, Focusing on My Life, Hobbies, and Passions. Little did I realize how circumstances can change and reveal different aspects of your partner. My husband was amazing before we started a family together. He was incredible when our … Relationships My partner’s tooth infection led to him behaving differently and is now causing conflict in our relationship. So, everything began during Christmas in 2022, and boy, these past 6 months have been quite a ride. I’ll try to provide all the important details without bias or ranting, … Family I made it clear to my husband that I didn’t want to spend the holiday weekend with his parents, but guilt tactics ensued. My spouse (42M) and I (38F) have been in a committed relationship for a decade now, and we’ve been married for five years. We have two children together: a 15-year-old … Parenting My partner confronted his mother after she made hurtful comments about my ability to be a mother. Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit off with a churning stomach. Uncertain about the situation, I decided to take a pregnancy test and scheduled an appointment for Saturday. Unfortunately, on … Family, Parenting After the worst weekend with my parents, my mom intentionally canceled our flights without warning. We were stranded at the airport. My parents live quite far away, making visits a bit challenging. We usually split the costs, with me covering the rental car, hotel, and expenses, while my mom takes care … Parenting My son kicked my throat during his diaper tantrum, and I let out two banshee-like screams into the cushion. Today has been a tough day for me as a mother, and I can’t help but feel like the worst mom ever. I’ve always considered myself a chill person, and … General When I went to pick up my son from daycare, I discovered him covered in food, clearly neglected by the daycare staff. And I captured it all on video. Today marked my 16-month-old’s first day at daycare, and although everything seemed promising, my experience was far from satisfactory. When I went to pick him up, I witnessed a heart-wrenching … Relationships In shock, I saw my son kiss another girl while out on a supposed date with his long-term girlfriend. It was around 5pm when my daughter, who is 13 years old, and I, a 43-year-old father, went to pick up dinner near our house. As we were waiting for … Parenting, Relationships My father confessed his infidelity after months of hiding it during therapy. Now, we have to rebuild our lives. Growing up, I always believed that my parents’ bond was unbreakable, considering the hardships they endured as immigrants in Europe. However, everything took an unexpected turn this January when we … Relationships At first, I bought my boyfriend a ticket to a concert to reassure him, but in a fit of rage, he ended up breaking up with me. Yesterday, my ex-boyfriend (33M) and I (28F) ended breaking up our relationship after almost three months, and it was a rollercoaster ride from the start. In the beginning, he was … Relationships Apparently, my boyfriend’s female coworker has been bringing him snacks and even gave him a personal drawing. I’m livid, am I overthinking this? In summary, my boyfriend developed a strong interest in fitness and made a female friend at work who shares this interest. She gave him gifts and a personal drawing, which … Relationships My boyfriend’s job hampers our quality time and doesn’t provide financial stability. For the 1st time, I’m questioning our future together. I genuinely admire my boyfriend’s passion for his job in the government office and his desire to make a difference. However, there are two significant issues that are impacting our … Relationships When my boyfriend gets angry, he retreats to his bedroom and is silent for 3 days. How can I help him? I have been in a relationship with my partner for two years, and I love him more than anyone else in the world. However, there is one issue that has … Relationships My fiancée gets angry when I follow up on things she said she’d do, especially if she perceives them as being “for me.” This issue has been gradually surfacing in our relationship over the past few years. Whenever my partner says she will take care of something, it often doesn’t get done, and … Relationships My girlfriend believes that I prioritize getting a new car over her, and cried when I was hesitant about moving in together due to financial concerns. My girlfriend and I have been in a wonderful relationship for over two years. She’s everything I could ask for – beautiful, smart, loving, and caring. We have so much … Relationships My girlfriend of 3 years has been putting a lot of pressure on me to marry her, and I’m wondering if I should break it off. My girlfriend of 3 years has been putting a lot of pressure on me to marry her within a year, but I’m honestly unsure if I want to make that … Mothers-in-Law I made it clear to my mother-in-law that she should never ask me to choose between my boyfriend and my beloved 1 cat. I need to vent about my mother-in-law, who has become increasingly overbearing since our first baby was born three weeks ago, and is now involving my cat. The initial honeymoon … Relationships My husband wanted to join us for the walk to school, but then complained about the speed and acted as if it was a punishment. I’m happily married. My husband is respectful and helpful in almost all regards. I would rate myself about 90% satisfied. This post is about the other 10%. My husband is … Family My dad wagged his finger and sternly lectured my husband about showing our 1st child the ways of religion. I have frustrations about my overbearing parents, particularly my bipolar father who constantly brings up religion and criticizes my husband and me for not being religious enough. Today, another explosive … Mothers-in-Law My in-laws like to stay over 2 weeks, and they always turn my office into their bedroom to constantly interrupt my meetings. Let me start by saying that my in-laws are not terrible. I have a six-month-old baby who has been attending daycare since my maternity leave ended. I adore my child, … Parenting My friends and family left me alone with 2 young kids, offering no support or help during those challenging years. I just need to get this off my chest. I have two children who are 18 months apart. Unfortunately, we don’t have any family nearby to help out, and even … Parenting My oldest child ate the 3rd piece of cake without asking, and my husband went positively nuts Today, four of us including my husband and child gathered around the dining table, and we had a cake divided into eight pieces. Our family consists of the oldest child, … Parenting I had a difficult talk with my daughter the first time she called her friend a “villain” Our eldest daughter is on the cusp of her seventh birthday. She possesses a multitude of admirable traits, such as compassion, a sense of fun, creativity, and more. However, she … Parenting, Relationships Unaffected by Absence: Despite his inconsistent presence, our daughter remains content and unbothered, leading me to question the necessity of his involvement. My daughter, who is now 7 years old, has been spending time with her father for a little over a year. Initially, their visits took place on Sundays. Since her … Parenting My Husband Undermined: He interrupted our study session, questioning why I was explaining concepts to our son. My spouse (39M) often creates tension between our son (11M) and me (38F). It seems like he deliberately sabotages our activities or stirs up conflicts to be in better favor … Family Honestly, the worst part about traveling isn’t the kids, TSA, or flight attendants. It’s other passengers. When people ask me how it is to travel with kids, they often assume it’s the TSA, flight attendants, or even the kids themselves that make it challenging. Surprisingly, it’s … Parenting I love the outdoors, but I don’t want my children to go with me sometimes. Hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering have always been my passions. These activities bring me joy and help me stay fit. They are right up there with my love for my family. … Family It annoys me to no end when my sister-in-law just shows up unannounced at dinner time to eat my food. Maybe I’m just being moody, but I’m curious if anyone else has faced a similar situation and how they handled it. In my household, it’s quite common for my sister-in-law … Parenting Today, the mother of my daughter’s best friend yelled at my daughter, calling her rude. I’m genuinely shocked. I’m sharing this story not because I seek validation or to prove anyone wrong, but because I’m genuinely unsure about the right course of action. I truly appreciate honest answers, … Mothers-in-Law, Parenting My young daughter is afraid to wear shorts and today I finally discovered why. My grandmother constantly insists that my daughter should be dressed in pants and not show her legs, even in the scorching SoCal desert where temperatures can reach 120 degrees in … Mothers-in-Law I’m Wondering if My Boyfriend’s Mom is Jealous of Me To begin, I currently live with my boyfriend and his parents, and we have been together for about a year and five months. We have a strong friendship and rarely … Mothers-in-Law I felt frustrated and upset at my inability to protect my sister from my Mother-in-law’s constant interference. I find myself deeply bothered by the recent events that unfolded during my mother-in-law’s visit to my mother’s house, where my younger sister resides. I am currently staying here until … Mothers-in-Law My Husband and I installed a lock on our bedroom door to prevent my Mother-in-law from invading our privacy. The situation involves an agreement my husband, his mother, and I made regarding our housing arrangement. Due to her health issues and desire to live with family, we decided that … Mothers-in-Law My In-laws attempted to move in next door without informing us, disregarding our need for personal space. I apologize for the lengthy background, but it’s necessary for you to understand my question. My extended family has been excessively involved in our personal lives for quite some time … Mothers-in-Law, Stories My mother-in-law booked a flight to stay with us two weeks before my due date without asking. To give some context, I’ve been with my husband for 8 years, we have a 6-year-old daughter and another daughter on the way. My relationship with my mother-in-law has been … Parenting, Stories My son reacted to being denied TV by breaking two of his younger brother’s toys and screaming and rolling on the floor for an hour. My son recently celebrated his fifth birthday, but ever since he was born, he has been a challenging child. He never fit the description of an “easy” baby, and as … Family, Parenting, Stories My diligent research through court records and online databases revealed my father’s troubled past, including a criminal record. Growing up, my father was always a pillar of goodness in my life. He never used profanity, consumed alcohol excessively, or resorted to violence. I held immense love and admiration … General I’m Struggling with Disliking My Child Due to His Behavior At School My son’s transition to Kindergarten has been challenging, with his behavior taking a concerning turn. Despite his positive behavior in preschool, he now exhibits extreme aggression and disruptiveness in the … General My parents are considering kicking out my 37-year-old brother to force him to be independent My brother recently turned 37. Despite being just a year apart in age, we’ve never had a particularly close relationship. We went our separate ways during secondary school, where being … General I’m finding that I dislike my partner a lot I find myself feeling incredibly frustrated with my current situation. My partner and I have been together for over 10 years, and we have a 1-year-old child together. He also … General My oldest child told me that their dad, who considers himself an “expert” in psychology, accused me of being abusive and narcissistic because of my parenting rules. So, here’s the deal. I made the difficult decision to leave my ex because he’s a narcissist, especially towards my kids. Unfortunately, he doesn’t see it that way. Fast forward … Parenting My husband dismissed my concerns, telling me to “sit down and relax” when I was worried about our baby’s wheezing. As a first-time mom, it’s natural for me to be easily alarmed by anything out of the norm, especially with my anxiety tendencies. Recently, my almost 4-month-old baby has been … General I keep postponing my daughter’s daycare start date due to concerns about her peanut allergy and the fear of leaving her with strangers. I am a proud new mom to my adorable 9-month-old baby girl, and as a full-time working mom, I have the opportunity to work remotely a few days a week. … Parenting, Stories My partner slept in until 9 am while I took care of our toddler and managed my busy work schedule. I have a 4-year-old and a 2-month-old baby. After taking a couple of weeks off when our son was born, I mainly focused on taking care of our toddler. I … Parenting, Stories My fiery 4-year-old daughter dominated her brother during their wrestling session. I have to start by mentioning that I am an only child, so I have no experience with sibling dynamics. I don’t even have close cousins, so this whole sibling … General I questioned whether my daughter was too young to see a behavioral specialist for her escalating anger issues. I have three-year-old identical twin girls, and as a mother with ADHD myself, I have become increasingly concerned about their behavior. After my own diagnosis, I started noticing signs in … Parenting, Stories My partner accused me of being too controlling when I expected him to make responsible decisions as a parent. This is a vent, but also a genuine question; am I the a-hole in this situation? Tonight my partner comes home from work early and our 4-year-old is excited to … Parenting, Relationships, Stories My MIL constantly criticized my wedding plans, insisting on her own ideas. Let me start by saying that my future in-laws are usually wonderful, but they tend to favor their oldest child over my fiancé. My fiancé and I are planning to … General My mother’s attempt to send gifts for my newborn son feels like an unwarranted intrusion into his life, considering her previous absence and lack of involvement. My mother and I have been estranged for the past three years, though this is not the first time we’ve had no contact. Our relationship has been tumultuous, with her … Mothers-in-Law, Stories My MIL dismissed my concerns about dining out with a baby, insisting we should all go to a restaurant despite the chaos it causes. This morning, during breakfast with my baby, I had a direct conversation with my MIL, hoping to address the issue of our child’s behavior in restaurants. I shared a specific … General I offered to pick up the food for my husband, but MIL claimed I never mentioned it and started cursing at me. Yesterday, I had a nearly explosive situation at my MIL’s house that almost led me to walk out in frustration. It all started on Tuesday, which happened to be my … General My husband stayed silent when plans for an unwanted houseguest were made. My mother-in-law (MIL) and sister-in-law (SIL) live in a different state and they constantly guilt trip us about visiting them. Let me provide some context: we are currently in the … General My mother-in-law decided to crash over at our house and now isn’t leaving My future mother-in-law (FMIL) currently lives with her in-laws after my fiancé’s younger brother (FBIL), who is 15 years old, got caught up in some troubling activities. I won’t go … Mothers-in-Law, Stories My MIL broke a painting and wants me to apologize for it I am currently renting a house from a senior colleague at my workplace. The house is filled with beautiful antique art, which adds to its charm and value. Recently, my … General Single motherhood is destroying my life. This is mostly a rant, but I am absolutely open to any advice or suggestions. This is going to be pretty long, sorry. I have been a single mom for … General My son was injured on his school’s playground. I think the school is at fault and should have done a better job supervising My son recently celebrated his fifth birthday in April and is currently attending Kindergarten Junior at a private Montessori school. This school provides education from KG1 to Grade 5 and … Mothers-in-Law, Parenting, Stories My mother-in-law did not respect my wishes to not be in the surgery room for my C-section My mother-in-law and I have had a tumultuous relationship throughout the years. My husband (DH) and I have been together for 17 years, and recently our relationship has been improving. … General, Stories I’m a young woman that wants to move out from my ailing parents My sister (41) found someone to split the rent with before she moved abroad, but that lady ended up completely trashing her place. So she offered me (23) and my … Stories After I did a favor for longtime friend, she tried to make a pass at my husband I’m going through a rough patch with a longtime friend, Kate. To give some context, my husband and I lost our beloved dog recently, and we were both in a … General My partner thinks my loan to him was more like a relationship investment, and he doesn’t want to repay it I’m in my mid-20s and have been dating my boyfriend for a year and a half. Before I met him, I saved up $15,000 by living frugally. Now, I have … Stories When Love Isn’t Enough: How a Mother-in-Law Ruined Our Relationship I was with him for two years. He was an only child and adopted, and his mother was a dominant force in his life. She called him daily and knew … General I had a very difficult Mother’s Day and had to leave the house Mother’s Day was approaching fast, and my partner and I had plans to celebrate with his family at his grandparents’ house. I was excited to spend time with his family, … General This is my first Mother’s Day and it’ll be rough time because of my estranged relationship with my own mother As my first Mother’s Day approaches with my one-year-old baby, I’m reflecting on the healing journey our family has gone through since her traumatic birth. I’ve finally been able to … Stories My mother-in-law’s tough parenting style is forcing us to spend Christmas this year with her My husband (29M) and I (26F) have spent every Christmas with my family since 2017 since our marriage, but this year we’re considering spending it elsewhere, and it’s caused some …