I had been seeing my boyfriend for almost three months now and while things were going great in our relationship, there was one big issue. He wouldn’t tell anyone that we were together. When I asked him about it, he said he didn’t want to rush into things and that we should take our time. …
My mother-in-law was always so critical; she seemed to always find something wrong with everything that my partner did, and she would rarely hesitate to let us know about it. She seemed determined to make sure we knew who was boss in the household and made me feel unwelcome whenever she was around. Things got …
I never thought I would find myself in this situation. After over a year of what I thought was a strong, loving relationship with my ex, I was starting to realize that she had not been completely honest with me. The episodes started off as minor outbursts of anger and frustration over small things, but …
I’ve been friends with Rachel for over three decades and it’s always been easy to talk to her. She was full of life, always telling stories and cracking jokes that kept us entertained. As the years have gone by though, I’ve noticed a significant change in my friend – I think my friend has become …
I was overjoyed when my husband proposed; it felt like a dream come true. But shortly after we announced our engagement, the mood changed as my mother’s attitude towards my husband, Liam, drastically about-faced. She accused him of being mean and abusive, without any evidence to back up her claims. Unfortunately, my mother Barbara is …
I had been with my girlfriend for a few years. We had laughed together, gone on dates, and shared intimate moments. But recently, things had taken an unexpected turn. Whenever I wanted to be intimate with her, she would only agree if I gave her a gift beforehand. It wasn’t a big thing – usually …
“I had been dating my boyfriend for a few months and things were going really well, so when he suggested that we go to stay at my parents’ house for the weekend, I was excited. My parents had met him a few times before and seemed to like him, although I didn’t think much of …
My husband and I had been married for about a year, and ever since the wedding things had been going great. We were in love, we respected each other, and our relationship was more than just a romantic connection – it was a real partnership. Lately, though, things had begun to change. It started off …
I was taken aback when my daughter said she wants an expensive iPhone for her 16th birthday – a limited edition version! I had no idea where to start in finding such an item, let alone how much it would cost! My husband and I did some research and quickly learned that it was not …
I’m distraught that my daughter-in-law is withholding grandchildren from us. My son’s wife, although she tells my son that she loves my husband and me, is cold and uncaring towards us – never phoning, texting, or contacting us at all. They have two young sons, both of whom she has brought up to be the …