Man explains why he's reluctant to celebrate his 35th wedding anniversary
A man reflects on his strained marriage filled with silence and longing for connection, highlighting the complexities of long-term relationships. **This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a client who experienced them firsthand; used with permission.
Read full storyWould-be-bride applauded for standing her ground and nixing surprise wedding
A surprise wedding intended as a romantic gesture causes a rift in relationships, sparking a debate on the importance of autonomy and consent in life-altering decisions. Stories of surprise proposals and romantic gestures seem to captivate the internet. Still, one woman's recent experience with a surprise wedding organized by her longtime boyfriend has prompted a discussion about the line between romance and autonomy and the importance of open communication in relationships.
Read full storyPlatonic female friend blocked by male friend due to new girlfriend's insecurity
A friend abruptly cuts off communication due to the demands of a newfound love interest. *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Read full storyBrother applauded for "ambushing" sister on her wedding day
A child-free wedding leads to accusations of deceit, exclusion, and body image insensitivity, causing a family rift. *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Read full storyReddit applauds southern gentleman for cooking for roommate's girlfriend
A Redditor explained how his "Southern hospitality" is causing friction in his usually friendly roommate situation. *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Read full storyYoung woman backed for opting out of BIL's deceased child's memorial birthday
The 20-year-old explained that her brother-in-law has "turned grief into a competition." *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*
Read full story9-year-old cancer patient learns the hard way after bullying younger cousin
"My daughter took the wig from a girl with cancer, letting everyone see her without her hair, which was obviously very upsetting. But I don't think she should be punished."
Read full storyStepmom slammed for making teenage stepson share after little sister has tantrum
"I bet the 8-year-old never has to share with the brother either," said one commenter on the viral post. *This work of nonfiction is based on conversations from social media discussion boards, as well as the insights of established experts and specialists.*
Read full storyWoman slammed for allowing screaming 6-month old to ruin daughter's middle school play
A mother receives a scathing response after her 6-month-old cried uncontrollably during her preteen's middle-school performance. *This work of nonfiction is based on conversations from social media discussion boards, as well as the insights of established experts and specialists.*
Read full storyInternet annoyed by woman for trying coerce stepson to bond with family
A married woman has ruffled feathers on the internet after explaining why she insists that her husband include their children in visits with his son from a previous marriage. *This work of nonfiction is based on conversations from social media discussion boards, as well as the insights of established experts and specialists.*
Read full storyReaders outraged as woman exposes her future BIL's secret past to family
"Maybe they can still salvage what you so cold-heartedly destroyed," wrote one concerned Reddit user. *This work of nonfiction is based on conversations from social media discussion boards, as well as the insights of established experts and specialists.*
Read full storyWoman insists on naming her baby "Cowboy" because it's a cool name
It's relatively common for people to name their children after their favorite television characters, celebrities, or even historical figures. A Reddit author is taking a stand after learning that their Yellowstone-obsessed sister intends to name her son "Cowboy" as an ode to the show.
Read full storyWife applauded for leaving hubby alone with their 4 kids for girls' night out
A 24-year-old mother decided to take a break and have a rare night out with friends, leaving her husband home alone with their four children. Her marriage is now hanging on by a thread after the night turned into a weekend, as detailed in a recent Reddit post.
Read full storyFather wants to punish 7 year old daughter for cheating on her "play" boyfriend
A 7-year-old girl is caught in a love triangle when her "boyfriend" sees her holding hands with another boy. Her mother wrote about the incident on Reddit after her husband accused her of "raising a cheater."
Read full storyFather refuses to pay daughter's car payment because she's an adult entertainer
The father of a 22-year-old college student has backed out of an agreement to help his daughter with her car payments after his co-worker told him she was a stripper. When his wife disagreed with his decision to cut her off, the author turned to Reddit to seek opinions.
Read full storyWoman refuses to pick up the tab for sister-in-law's bachelorette party
A woman was invited to a bachelorette party at a "fancy upscale" restaurant to celebrate her sister-in-law's upcoming nuptials. When the meal concluded, her sister-in-law told her that she was expected to pick up the tab. The author has turned to Reddit to ask whether she was wrong for refusing to pay and "embarrassing" her husband's sister in front of her friends.
Read full storyMan celebrates first Valentine's Day as a divorcee
For most people, Valentine's day is about celebrating romantic love in all of its forms. It's the day that people worldwide express love and appreciation for someone special. But for some, February 14th is a reminder of what used to be.
Read full storyWoman makes "harmless" fat shame joke to throw shade on "hot" friend
A 22-year-old woman made a "harmless joke" about a friend who recently lost weight when another young woman appeared to show interest in him. Now she is polling Reddit to ask whether or not she was wrong to imply that her "formerly overweight friend" was more attractive now than he was before he lost weight.
Read full storyGender fluid autistic 16 year-old humiliated at wedding for not wearing a dress
A 16-year-old autistic teen who identifies as gender-fluid chose to wear a "romper" that looked like a dress to the wedding of a close relative, despite insistence by the bride that they wear a dress. After the bride expressed upset about the dress code violation, the author wrote a Reddit post to ask whether they were wrong for not obeying the bride's directive.
Read full storyWoman in committed relationship discovers boyfriend secretly on dating apps
**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a client, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. The advent of online dating (OLD) has changed the way we think about romance and relationships. For many, it has become the go-to method for connecting with potential partners worldwide. But OLD can be challenging in ways that traditional dating never was.
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