What does the term ‘family’ mean to you? Is a family a collection of individuals related to one another by blood? Are members of a family an integrated group that shares unwavering love for one another? The following story is about a betrayed fiancé. OP plans to get married to the man of her dreams in the upcoming months. Tragically, though, OP's best friend passed suddenly, leaving her to care for her five-year-old daughter Ellie. Without hesitation, OP assumed the position of Ellie's mother a…

These problem-solvers got creative with their kitchen gadgets and random objects. At least they're keeping everyone around them in fits of giggles. No two households are the same, so the things you find normal will be foreign to someone else. Even something as simple as operating a can opener or a toaster can be confusing at another person's house . Maybe one of the most common ones in my experience is trying to figure out how to work someone else's shower. You don't want to push, pull, or turn…

No hair don't care

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…

All of us have admitted to occasionally telling white lies. Could we just be honest and tell the truth? Probably..., if we could, would we want to go back in time and behave differently? absolutely not. Unfortunately, there are times when, for whatever reason, the truth is far worse than the lie. In the story below, a frustrated woman has had enough of her sister-in-law's shenanigans. The sister-in-law has finally pushed OP to the brink after years of disrespect. What did the sister-in-law do t…

Blast from the past

We <3 our friends

Do you think friends should loan each other money? Not small amounts like buying each other coffee or lunch, but pay-your-friend's-this-month's-rent kind of money. On the one hand, friends should be there for each other, and feel comfortable enough to ask for help when they need it. On the other hand, big sums of money can cause a lot of tension between two people, no matter how close they are. The thought alone of having to ask a friend for your money back can make anyone feel extremely uncomf…

We stick together and we see it through

Goodbye boys, hello besties.

Millennials are at it again

Spill the coffee.

Renting a house from a third party has benefits and drawbacks. Of course, maintenance is one of the apparent benefits, but no matter how lovely or cozy the apartment is, the drawbacks, depending on how severe they are, can make or break a transaction. In the story below, OP is working at the job of his dreams. His employer has ensured that he would be as comfortable as possible in his new role by arranging for the necessary accommodations beforehand. Theoretically, everything could not have gon…

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Weddings don't always have to be stressful, but they often are. One would think that a wedding and the days leading up to it are among the happiest occasions of a person's life, given what they truly stand for. The story below is an account of a puzzled former bridesmaid. To be clear, OP is set to get married. Her friend got engaged soon after she did, and they met to discuss their upcoming nuptials. Both women provided support and direction to each other during the entire process. However, thi…

Have You Been Friendzoned? We've All Been There.