A wedding commemorates the union of two individuals in the sacred bond of matrimony. Weddings also celebrate the union of two families. What would happen, though, if the families were at odds? Better yet, your prospective mother-in-law feels that you are 'stealing' her son from her... Well, the story below is an account of a frustrated bride-to-be. OP is ecstatic to be getting married to the man of her dreams. At first, everything appeared to be going smoothly, but when the monster-in-law—sorry…

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Not all fairy tales end happily. To be quite honest, the original endings of most of our beloved and well-known fairytales were melancholic and tragic because the defenseless princess lost and the evil mother won. This is not a fairytale, but it is an account of a disappointed daughter-in-law. OP and her husband had an impromptu wedding after finding out they were expecting twins. They were thrilled to become parents and welcome their kids into the world, even though the twins were unexpected a…

A wedding celebrates the joining of two people into the matrimonial bond. During a wedding, both families can celebrate and enjoy the newest member of the family. But what happens if the wedding is not viewed as a celebration but rather as an extravagant attention-grabbing pity party? In the story below, a frustrated bride turns to her fellow Redditors for advice. OP revealed that she and her fiancé have been preparing for their wedding for the last few months. OP was happy since everything app…

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When a bride picks you to be a maid-of-honor, you should be delighted, honored, and thrilled at the thought that the bride couldn't imagine going though her big day without you by her side. However, what happens when somewhere across the line, you no longer feel like a maid-of-honor, but merely a maid? Well, the story down below is an account of a frustrated made-of-honor. OP's best friend has finally gotten engaged and is excited about the idea of marrying her one true love. However, between t…

Some ladies have fantasies of an extravagant wedding complete with fireworks, a delicious red velvet cake, a stunning white gown, and doves soaring overhead while the couple exchanges vows. However, other girls, are more realistic. They would want a small, modest wedding with only their closest friends in order to save money for life after the big day. The story that follows is an account of a fiance who is sick and tired of his future mother-in-law. OP is a doctor with a stable salary, but his…

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Your default best friends are your siblings. You argue, make a lifelong vow to hate one another, and then spend an hour hanging out as if nothing had ever happened. Although we frequently think there is nothing we can do to drive our siblings past the point of no return, what would happen if that were to happen? The scenario in the story below is so severe that it may turn even the closest of friends into sworn enemies. So, OP over here graciously offered to arrange and plan her sister's weddin…

Having roommates can either be a blessing or a curse. They could be your biggest enemy or your best friend. But how would you respond if your roommate forced you to vacate the apartment so she could have a party? The man in the following story is frustrated because his roommate ‘kindly’ suggested he leave the apartment so she could host a party for her friends, and he is not welcome or invited. I think we can all agree that she is extremely insensitive—after all, my brother is obliged to love m…

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On your special day, having your father walk you down the aisle to your handsome and devoted husband-to-be is customary. It is intended to symbolize the father's blessing on his daughter as she assumes her new responsibilities as a wife and mother. But why not personalize the custom to make it exclusively for you? Regardless of biological kinship, why not pick the person you hold in the highest regard to walk you down the aisle on your big day? The following story goes into greater detail on th…

Participating in a friend's wedding generally means one of two things. First, it indicates that you are extremely well-organized. Secondly, it may suggest that the bride values your friendship so much and therefore couldn't imagine getting married without her closest friend by her side. Both of these explanations are incredibly flattering, regardless of how they relate to you and your situation. However, what happens if the bride goes too far, her expectations are not met, and, to be honest, yo…

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I'll say it again for the benefit of those in the back: revenge is always best served cold. They ought to be completely taken aback by it and not notice anything unusual, and only then will you be able to genuinely experience the fulfilling sense of success and achievement. But what about unintentional retaliation—does it fit the bill? Are you still experiencing that amazing sense of fulfillment and contentment? The answer is unquestionably yes! The story that follows is the tale of an angry ro…

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