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'Back off and wait for us to be ready': Childfree couple snaps when tenacious parents pressure them to have kids immediately

When you're in your late 20's or your early 30's, if you've been in a semi-stable relationship for more than 5 minutes, nosy relatives start coming out of the woodwork. You've heard the phrase ‘it takes a village’, but never thought it meant the village coming after your ever-fruitful loins, chasing you with baby-mongering pitchforks and flaming fertility torches.
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'Christmas morning, I was ready': Newlywed overhears husband and in-laws talking behind her back, then plots for the next holiday season

'Christmas morning, I was ready': Newlywed overhears husband and in-laws dissing her, then plots husband's downfall for the next holiday season

The holiday season is a time to be with your family… unless you have to deal with these uppity in-laws. This family seemingly prioritizes tradition over kindness, and u/seriouslampshade was having none of it. In so many Christmas TV specials and movies, the message is clear: the holidays aren't about buying tons of stuff, they're about spending time with the people you love most. But apparently this person's in-laws never got that message . They're way more concerned with the way their gifts to…
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'I show the company the same level of compassion they showed me': Clock-watching manager refuses to make exception for employee's ailing father, employee gets five years worth of pay back

'I show the company the same level of compassion they showed me': Clock-watching manager refuses to make exception for employee's ailing father, employee gets five years worth of pay back

This worker found out at the worst possible time that their company only saw her as a number. Instead of treating this employee as a person, and giving her some basic human decency, u/ennovyelechim's boss made it clear that she cared more about a few minutes of work . This seems to be an oddly common occurrence. Someone will be going through a tough life event, whether it's someone close passing away, or an illness, or another big life challenge. You can try to hide your feelings about it, but…
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'Change the menu...my kid won't eat any of that': 30+ Brides and grooms share the weird and funny things people told them while planning their big day

'Change the menu...my kid won't eat any of that': 30+ Brides and grooms share the weird and funny things people told them while planning their big day

While planning your wedding , everyone is thrilled for you, and they will all insist they have some great advice to tell you. From cake mishaps to a mother in law demanding two first dances, these people have had handled some odd requests and advice. While planning a wedding with the person you love, it's so romantic to get swept up in planning your dream day. It's supposed to be the day you and your loved one tie the knot forever, and you want all your closest friends and family right by your…
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woman on reddit shares the story about how her bridesmaids saved her wedding by keep her toxic mother-in-law in check

‘My Wedding Was Saved by Three Very Determined Women Who Would Not Allow MIL to Have Her Way’ : Mother-In-Law Attempts Petty Revenge Against Divorced Father-In-Law During Her Son’s Wedding, Wife’s Boss Bridesmaids Epically Shut Her Down

When dreaming about your future husband or wife, a toxic parent-in-law is not included. Unfortunately, it happens and it can really become a make or break part of the engagement. Luckily, this woman found a hack around marrying into toxic parent-in-laws. Basically, be marrying a supportive and understanding partner, but most importantly, have a boss AF group of friends who will not let anything ruin your chance at love. This woman shared her mother-in-law horror story that had an awesome ending…
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11 reddit based text images wife and father in law argument | thumbnail blue background "Early in our marriage, FIL used to go on and on about how we were not really married because we didn't get married in the Catholic Church. He finally got on my last nerve with it when my oldest was about 3. The next time we brought it up, I told FIL that at least I was willing to marry a bastard. FIL got angry at that and asked what I was talking about?"

Quick Witted Wife Turns Tables On Hypocritical Father In Law Over Religious Technicality

What say you now, FIL?
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