# Mom
"She's nice, but if we have kids, she'll get so heavy I can't take her to parties," man on fiancee
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a happy relationship with your partner matters a lot when you're deciding if you want to be together for the long term, but what do you do when you like their personality but not the way they look?
One Florida Mom, Four Babies, and $31,000 in 5 Months: The Tolver Quadruplets' Incredible Story
Raising Quadruplets in Florida: An Adventure Worth Every Penny. Life in sunny Florida offers many joys, but for Raquel Tolver, a mother of five, the journey of raising quadruplets has been four times the challenge. Within just five months, her family expenses skyrocketed to over $31,000.
"I'm not paying for her and our kids," man on wife
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a good relationship with your spouse is about falling in love, making time for each other, and finding the things that make you both happy. But what do you do when money issues come between you and one spouse isn't willing to cover every bill, even if that seems to be a good balance?
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"She pushes us to have kids; she tried to get married, and it didn't work," woman on sister-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a good relationship with all your relatives after you get married can get challenging when they have different opinions about you and your spouse having a family.
"She treats me like a kid and won't listen to what I say," wife on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a close relationship with your extended family after you get married will need patience and plenty of determination on your part. But what do you do when you try to compromise and you realize your in-laws don't listen to anything you have to say and think it's fine to make every decision for you like you're a kid?
"He wants us to live with his sister; her house is bigger, but she dislikes my daughter"
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Being happy with your relationship partner when you're also parents will mean thinking about what you both want and also making sure your kids get the attention and care they need. And when the place where you live isn't a stable one, different issues can arise.
"I asked them for rent; they refuse to leave," mom on son and daughter-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a close relationship with your kids as they grow up will be a lot about mutual understanding, patience, and being open to accepting their choices. And if they get married, and you allow the couple to live with you but then can't afford to pay for everything and ask for rent, is it ok for them to refuse to pay or leave?
"She eats my breakfast before work; she took over snacks and the fridge," husband on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a positive relationship with your in-laws will need plenty of patience, but when they live with you, things can get a lot more complicated. Whether it's about sharing meals, cooking times, or just deciding what to eat at the beginning of the day, it can be hard to get along when your in-laws expect to make every decision and won't listen to you.
"She keeps asking him for money; we don't have enough for bills," woman on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Making sure you have a good relationship with your in-laws can get challenging when you're doing all you can to have a happy marriage at the same time.
"She tells us about visits when she's in the driveway," daughter on mom
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Keeping a close relationship with your parents after you get married can get difficult if they're not used to accepting boundaries or don't feel like making sure your spouse is comfortable with their actions.
"She tells her parents everything we do; they laugh at us," woman on daughter-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a good relationship with your in-laws will need patience and plenty of determination, but sometimes unexpected things can happen, and you're left thinking if it's worth trying to be a family at all.
"I sleep more after losing my mom; he says I'm lazy," woman on boyfriend
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a close relationship with your partner matters a lot when you lose one of your parents. And if you suddenly feel more tired or just not up to your regular activities, would you expect comfort or someone who would ask you to get up and do things?
Katy Perry Has Secretly Been Fighting With a Mom in Court For Years — Over Her Name
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"We didn't get along; my father-in-law was offended I didn't attend her funeral," woman on mother-in
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Trying to have a good relationship with your in-laws is about patience, compromises, and avoiding arguments as much as possible. But what happens when they pass away and you don't feel like attending their funeral because there wasn't any positive connection between you in the first place?
"She wants to move in to look after the kids; she told me to go to work," wife on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a positive relationship with your in-laws while making sure your marriage is happy and you look after your kids can get challenging when boundaries are not respected.
"We told her about the baby; she asked if it's his," woman on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Becoming parents with your relationship partner is a special moment for a couple, but the way your extended family behaves can contribute to your happiness or add stress to it.
"He wants me to live with him and pay his mortgage," woman on boyfriend
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Deciding to live with your relationship partner usually happens after you've been dating for a while, and it's the first step towards a more permanent connection.
"She told my son to sit down when she took a photo with her grandkids," woman on mother-in-law
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Keeping a positive relationship with your in-laws when you're married and have kids is about making sure they have grandparents and can feel happy in a big family.
"She wants me to do laundry; she's home all day. Why do I have to help?" daughter on mom
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a good relationship with your parents as you grow up will be filled with memories and fun times, but there will also be moments when you're not on the same page about certain things. How would you react if one of your parents kept telling you to do chores, but you thought they had plenty of time to do them without you?