The original poster (OP), a 35-year-old female, describes a recurring and stressful situation regarding unintended pregnancies with her 30-year-old husband. She notes that every time the husband has been in charge of birth control (BC), they have conceived another child. They already share four chil…
The original poster (OP), a 25-year-old female, learned through her mother that her recently deceased grandfather had changed his will. The grandfather, who had been ill for some time, decided to leave his intended share to the OP, plus the share that was originally intended for her older brother (3…
The person writing, a woman (F), has been in a relationship with her boyfriend, “Matt,” for about a year. She describes him as generally sweet, kind, and thoughtful, leading her to believe they were a good match until recent issues arose regarding his sexual fantasies.
Matt has shared fantasies t…
The narrator, a 28-year-old female, has a close relationship with her younger sister, Jane (25F), who is engaged to Mark (27M). Jane has kept a significant secret from Mark: she previously gave birth to a son who was given up for adoption three years ago. The narrator was aware of this situation fro…
The original poster (OP) was preparing for their daughter’s birthday celebration by picking up a custom-made birthday cake the day before. The OP placed the cake in the shared office refrigerator with the plan to take it home after work, despite previous minor incidents involving stolen lunches.
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The individual, a 29-year-old woman, recently purchased a small house, which provided her with a sense of peace and stability after a difficult past. This peace is now threatened by a request from her mother, 52, who has a long history of alcoholism.
The mother, described as having been emotional…
A man, referred to as OP (25m), and his girlfriend, Casey (24f), who have lived together for two months, were involved in a serious discussion after Casey chose to share a past traumatic event from her university days. Casey explained that she had developed a crush on a pizza delivery driver and, en…
The original poster (OP), a 28-year-old woman, lives alone in a two-bedroom apartment that she keeps organized and quiet to suit her minimalist preference. The conflict began when OP’s older sister, recently married, asked to stay for several weeks. OP initially agreed to the visit, viewing it as a …
The husband and wife have been together since they were teenagers, having married after the wife became pregnant at a young age. The husband admits he was a very difficult person before this time, describing himself as verbally abusive and involved in law trouble. His wife stood by him through these…
The original poster (OP), a 25-year-old female, is preparing for her wedding in a few months, an event she has been planning for nearly two years. She and her fiancé envisioned an outdoor ceremony shared with close family and friends.
The situation became complicated when her 27-year-old pregnant…
The user, a 28-year-old female, was at a public beach with her 30-year-old husband and their two children over the weekend. While setting up their spot, she noticed a group of teenage boys nearby who were playing loudly and focusing on their phones.
She became aware that one of the boys was stand…
The user, a 31-year-old woman, enjoys cooking elaborate and complex dinners for her 42-year-old partner of several years. She views the act of cooking and preparing meals as a significant act of service.
The issue arises after the meal is ready, when she calls him to the dining area. He immediate…
The user, a 30-year-old man, works in a small office environment consisting of about 10 people. He consistently brings his lunch from home, usually leftovers that he prepares himself, and makes sure to label his food clearly with his name inside the communal refrigerator.
Recently, a coworker nam…
The narrator (22M) made plans to go out with his friend (24M) and the friend’s girlfriend (21F) to celebrate the girlfriend’s 21st birthday at a bar. The narrator told his own girlfriend (20F) he would be gone for a maximum of two hours, offering to bring her fast food for a late dinner, which she i…
The user, a 27-year-old woman, describes a recurring issue involving shared lunch orders at her office. Every Wednesday, coworkers coordinate a takeout order from a local, highly-regarded pizza place that requires a minimum of five pizzas and does not deliver. For the last three months, since the us…
The original poster (OP), who works a fly-in/fly-out schedule, spending eight weeks abroad followed by four weeks at home, married his partner, Louise, last summer. Due to the nature of his work, the OP sold his house and simplified his life to only own items he could easily transport, relying on hi…
The user, a 20-year-old woman (F20), began dating her boyfriend (M27) about six months ago, and they have been intimate for the last two months. For the user, this relationship involves many “firsts,” as he is only the second person she has slept with overall and the first she has slept with repeate…
The user, a 45-year-old man whose parents are deceased, relies on his wife’s family (including his 36-year-old wife) for family gatherings. For many years, he felt like an outsider due to his father-in-law’s disapproval and strained relations with his mother-in-law over religious differences.
A s…
The user and their wife decided to surprise their parents (the user’s mother and father, and the wife’s mother) with an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy, as a way to show appreciation now that they could afford it financially.
During the gift reveal, the user’s 15-year-old younger sister became up…
The original poster (OP), a 28-year-old woman, works at a job that requires 365-day coverage, meaning holiday work is common. Usually, newer employees are scheduled first for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. There is also an unwritten rule that employees without children should cover …