Navigating relationships with ex-partners, especially when children are involved, can be challenging. In today's story, things get even more complex as the woman grapples with her husband's ex, who believes they should provide financial assistance for her and her children.
A man turned to social media for advice after finding out distressing things about his ex-MIL’s relationship with his own daughter. The man, who lost his wife years ago, shared his worries about how his ex-MIL seems to be trying to manipulate his daughter and change her perception of her own family.
We all want our needs to be satisfied. But there are people who will go to great lengths to manipulate others to get what they want. Frequently, such emotional impact is hidden and looks like a kind gesture. But if you learn how to recognize the main manipulative methods, you'll never become a puppeteer's marionette.
Misunderstandings often arise between married partners, especially concerning the upbringing of a newborn. No matter the disagreement, it’s crucial to approach it with empathy and respect. Otherwise, it could escalate, adding more complexity to the couple’s already challenging new life. Recently, a woman felt overwhelmed and hopeless as her husband, instead of lending support with the baby, turned to punishment for circumstances beyond her control. In search of guidance, she penned a heartfelt letter to Bright Side.
Having a family often requires being able to navigate complex dynamics. However, it’s not always easy to know what to do. A woman has been facing a problem with her mother-in-law for years, but it suddenly got worse after her MIL decided to act on it. As it involves her own children, she’s feeling lost and decided to turn to social media anonymously in search of advice.
Mothers are understandably very protective of their newborn babies, but at the same time too vulnerable to maintain personal boundaries and question their own adequacy when they do, especially with the immediate family members. A user on Reddit shared her concerns about a SIL and the way their relationship rapidly changed during her pregnancy, to the point where she didn’t let her see her baby. Read the full story in our article.
Being deceived within a relationship can have significant and lasting effects, particularly when it involves deeply personal topics like a partner's fertility. When trust is broken in such an intimate context, it can lead to profound emotional pain and damage the foundation of the relationship. A poignant example surfaced recently on Reddit, where a husband poured out his anguish upon uncovering years of deceit.
Every woman with kids would probably be fuming if some other person approached her and said that her child must call them “mother.” The same happened to our heroine, Rebecca, who’s 34 and who’s pregnant with her 1st baby. But the things are even worse in her situation, because it’s her mother-in-law who puts forward such absurd demands. Rebecca wrote to us and told us her whole story, that made us have a lot of emotions, too.
A woman noticed her husband getting too close to another woman, making her doubt their relationship. Although she trusted him at first, she’s now turning to the online community for advice on how to handle the situation and move forward.
While planning our special events, especially a wedding, some of us do want help from relatives, while others prefer to make all arrangements on their own. Our today’s heroine had an ideal picture of her special day, in her head, together with her husband-to-be. But all of a sudden, their parents wired them some nice sum, and after that really trashy things started happening.
In just a few weeks, Tareasa Johnson went from being a regular woman to an internet sensation. Using the name Reesa Teesa online, she has captivated 122 million viewers with her 50-part video series called «WHO DID I MARRY?». In it, Johnson opens up about her six-month marriage to a man whom she claims turned out to be «a pathological liar». Bright Side has prepared a brief retelling of this eight-hour-long tale.
Relationships with ex-partners may be tough, especially when you have mutual custody of children. Today’s story is even more complicated as the author has to deal with her husband’s ex. She thinks that the author has to help her and her kids financially. Read the full story below.
A woman, 25, has just finalized a divorce with her ex-husband, 24, and the judge agreed to the requested amount of child support. The lady then took to Reddit to tell about how the story was progressing in her family. The woman was totally desperate about how the things between her and her spouse turned out after divorce and how her husband showed his true face. The man totally refused to pay, and his reasoning behind this decision would probably shake anyone’s mind.
Many of us dream of having a happy family, but for our reader, things aren’t as wonderful as they seem. Her teenage daughter is head over heels for her boyfriend, to the point where she ignores his obvious flaws. It worries our reader, and we’re here to help her.
A man, 39, wrote a letter to our editorial, hoping for a piece of advice about his very complicated family situation. His story sounded like a real cry for help, and the man seemed just desperate. He found his wife’s diary and read it, and his actions were justified by the fact that she was in coma, and he wanted just some piece of her. But instead, he ended up totally destroyed by what he has found out about his spouse’s personality and actions.
Learning something awful about a person, whom we trusted more than anyone, may be a huge stress and shock. Just like it was for a woman, who discovered many heartbreaking things about her husband, by just looking at his new tattoo and later connecting the dots to get a full picture. The woman shared her story on Reddit, and many people were both amazed at her detective skills and compassionate about her failed marriage.
Let me paint you a picture: Daniel and I are in the midst of a quiet evening at home when he drops a bombshell that rattles me to the core. “Hey, babe,” he starts, sounding all unsure. “What if my mom lived with us for a year?”I nearly spit out my drink, I swear. His mom? Under our roof? For a whole year?I take a deep breath, trying to keep my cool as I shoot back, “No way, absolutely no way.”Daniel’s face falls, disappointment written all over it. “But she’s feeling kinda lonely, you know?” he says. I shake my head, firm as ever. “Sorry, babe, but that’s a hard pass from me.”
Grandparents are known for sneaking some sweet treats to their grandchildren and spoiling them on occasion. But sometimes, they want to “parent” their grandchildren and force some rules on them, while forgetting that it is not their place to do so. This is what happened to one mother, whose MIL forced her child to eat something she didn’t like behind her back.
You could be cruising through life, thinking you’ve got it all figured out, and then bam! Everything changes in a day. But what if your family tries to keep you in the dark about it all? That’s exactly what happened to this grandma, who just wanted to help her granddaughter but ended stirring up a whole mess in the family.
Parenting is all about using common sense and having discipline and patience, lots of patience. There are many moments when parents are put to the test, having to choose between listening to the opinions of others or respecting their children’s decisions, and that’s what we’ll be discussing today.
At times, money and financial matters can cause problems in family bonds. Women, in particular, face vulnerability in this regard. Research indicates that about one-third of women rely on their husbands for money, which can leave them struggling financially if they go through a divorce. Therefore, having your own financial backup is vital for staying afloat if your relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Ashley Machele had a heart-wrenching journey beginning with an unexpected positive pregnancy test at 18 and unfolding into a ten-year custody battle that left her 3000 miles away from her daughter. Ashley admits that despite her agony, she was relieved when finally decided to give full custody to her ex-husband.
Reality TV could be more relevant than we think. It can catapult people into extreme fame and influence (i.e., the Kardashians), and it can affect the cultural landscape of a country. But just how authentic reality shows are is often up for debate. And these behind-the-scenes revelations from people — actual contestants and cast members included — may affect the way we view these programs going forward.
We’re inspired by rom-com relationships and dream of the same kind of vivid and passionate love. But some of the most well-known and adored movie couples are also examples of toxic behaviors. Sometimes imaginary care hides aggressive behavior and a desire to dominate. And at first glance, innocuous quarrels cover up a desire to assert themselves at the expense of a partner.
One thing most narcissists have in common is believing that they are better than everyone else. That’s why their 2 strategies that often merge are constantly boosting themselves or putting everyone else down. They will often appear super charming in an effort to be likable to others, but they are this close to start talking bad to them or about them. And when it comes to breakups, they can be truly unpleasant and malicious.
Sometimes material and financial issues become a sticking point in family relationships. The most vulnerable group, in this sense, is women. According to one study, a third of women are financially dependent on their husbands, which makes them unable to cope financially when they get divorced. So it seems that having your own safety net is crucial for surviving if anything in your relationship goes wrong.
There have been many times when movies and shows have been called out by fans because they didn’t like some of the decisions regarding the characters. And creators want to keep their audiences happy and that’s why sometimes they build stories in order to satisfy the masses. It doesn’t always mean that this is the right or realistic thing to do, but they end up doing it anyway.
Being a parent is perhaps one of the most difficult jobs in the world, and parenting in fairy tales is no exception. No one is guaranteed to not make mistakes, and there is no single rule that clearly outlines how to act in a certain situation. Nevertheless, some recommendations still exist.
Although Disney princesses are the main focus of viewers’ attention, the princes also deserve recognition. Over the decades, there have been several changes in the way they have been portrayed, going from being the generic Prince Charming to heroes with their own names and personalities. This is how they show details that reflect part of the plot and make them as relevant as their companions.
In movies, just like in literature, most characters are divided into good and bad. Usually, the good qualities of those in the “good” group are emphasized, and even if these characters do something bad, they always have strong reasons for it. Harry Potter’s temper, for example, is explained by the fact that he’s being hunted by an evil wizard, while the White Queen’s meanness is revealed only closer to the end.
Narcissism is a phenomenon where a person with low self-esteem is afraid to lose authority in other people’s eyes and they start manipulating their friends, colleagues, and family to look better than they really are. These people are not afraid of doing anything to achieve their big career goals, they are abusive in personal relationships, and they harm their loved ones.
If your partner showers you with so much attention that it’s hard to breathe, it’s a reason for concern. Love bombing is innocent-looking abuse, which gets your head in the clouds. Once you’re trapped, get ready for a harsh battle between your mind and soul.
“Breadcrumbing” is a type of dating behavior where your partner flirts with you by sending messages on social media or through texts (“breadcrumbs”), keeping you interested in them, usually with no further intention of having a serious relationship with you. People who choose this pattern of behavior are giving their partners false hope, romantically leading them on and making them dependent on their communication. Such relationships usually lead to nowhere and leave us frustrated.
The concept of marriage has gone through numerous changes. People get married later and less frequently, and they get divorced more often. Moreover, single parents who raise their kids alone are no longer considered a sore thumb. The reasons for divorces are different, whether it be due to general conflict, adultery, not bearing responsibility, etc. And at the same time, people tend to blame themselves more than their partners when the relationship gets ruined.
A lot of us have probably met people who’re really full of themselves, who don’t care about others, and who always crave attention. This kind of person is who we imagine when we think of a narcissist. But a lot of the times, it’s just a façade, and in reality, they aren’t what they seem on the surface.
A person who emotionally blackmails you is usually someone who knows you all too well. They know all of your secrets and vulnerable sides and have become experts at taking advantage of them. And the reason why is very simple: they want to make you give in to their wants. Keep in mind that their excuse for acting this way is because they love you and want to spend time with you.
