Every Mother’s Day, my husband and two teenage sons ask me what I want to do, but they never plan and complain about my choices. I give them ideas, but they always seem bored and rush through the day. I suggested hiking or pickleball this year, but my husband rolled his eyes and said, “Great. … Read more
In a family squabble, a mother is upset with her husband for giving expensive watches to their two sons not including their daughter. She feels that by excluding their daughter, he’s being unfair and possibly sexist. The husband argued that the gifts were just for the boys and that a similar gesture wouldn’t mean much … Read more
In a humorous clash at Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, employee S found themselves at odds with their supervisor, Kathy. During a bustling shift, Kathy casually demanded that S stay late to cover a colleague’s shift, framing it as a favor they owed. S wasn’t buying it, especially since staying late would stretch … Read more
In a tough situation, Sarah, a 30-year-old woman, is struggling with the aftermath of uncovering her best friend’s secret affair. Sarah and her friend Emily, who is 29, had always been close, sharing everything and supporting each other through life’s ups and downs. But everything changed when Sarah stumbled upon a photo on social media. … Read more
Two years ago, a new family moved into our once-peaceful neighborhood, and everything went downhill. We’ve lived here for over twenty years, and up until they arrived, this place was wonderful. But these new neighbors? They’ve been nothing short of a disaster. From the start, they’ve been a major headache. They’re loud, and disorganized, and … Read more
Three weeks ago, my husband died in a car accident. We found out he was actually on a cheating trip, which he had been doing for five years. It’s been a hard time for me and my kids, ages 7, 14, and 19. Only my oldest knew about the affair, and we agreed to keep … Read more
I (40M) and my wife (42F) have been married for 5 years. I have a 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship whose mother chose to stay out of her life. When I first introduced my wife to my daughter, she worried about being a good stepmom. Fortunately, they bonded well and now enjoy spa days … Read more
My wife (26F) and I (26M) work four days a week. She works 8-hour shifts, and I work 12-hour shifts. She can’t work anymore because we need to pick up our one-year-old daughter from daycare. I leave for work before they wake up and sometimes get home after our daughter has gone to bed. This … Read more
Alex, a 32-year-old successful professional, is navigating a tricky family situation involving his younger brother, Tim, who is 28 and newly engaged to his fiancée, Lisa. Tim’s wedding plans are nothing short of extravagant, and he has approached Alex for a substantial financial contribution, knowing Alex’s financial stability and history of supporting family members. The … Read more
I’m currently enrolled in a trade school where classes run for three weeks each, from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The final two days of each session are reserved for exams, and teachers usually let us leave early once we’ve finished. I’m more than halfway through my program and have maintained perfect … Read more