Without Luck, Thered Be No Happiness How could you let him take you, you silly girl! Whos going to want
My dear is still legally married to his wife and has a daughter with her. I love my partner deeply.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME LOVE On the day of Marys funeral, Edward didnt shed a single tear. See, just as I
Why Should You Bring Your Own Food?
For five years running, my husband’s sister and brother, along with their families, have celebrated every Christmas with us. I cooked everything myself, set the table, took care of every detail, and cleaned up after everyone. They simply enjoyed the festivities. But last year, my patience ran out, and I hit my breaking point. It all just felt too much—physically, mentally, and financially.
So, this past year, I tried to share the responsibilities among everyone.
But recently, my mother-in-law told me that she and her husband are getting older, and things are hard, so she would like us all to gather at my place for another Christmas celebration.
So, I rang my husband’s siblings and told them Mum wanted us to celebrate together. At first, they were all for it, said we should listen to Mum, and happily agreed.
Then I mentioned we’d need to divvy up the dishes—who would cook what and what each would bring.
I’m happy to provide the main courses, cook two hot dishes, and bake a cake.
They would need to prepare two salads, fish, meat, cheese, fruit, and drinks. Everyone brings something to drink.
As soon as I listed everything, the enthusiasm in their voices disappeared. They said they wouldn’t have time to cook, that they have work, they’d need to buy everything and then still cook. Besides, they didn’t see the point in bringing food. They suggested they would just celebrate Christmas at their own homes.
So I asked, “What about Mum?” And guess what they said… “We’ll wish her well over the phone; that’ll have to do.”
They don’t want to share the workload or the shopping. I haven’t told my mother-in-law yet. And I honestly don’t know how to break the news. She’ll be terribly upset.
What should I do in this situation? Should I just cave in and do Christmas all by myself again? Why Bring Your Own Food? My husbands sister and brother, along with their families, have celebrated every
My Younger Brother Chose to Move In With His Mother-in-Law—None of Us Understand Why He Did It…
My younger brother got married shockingly early—at just 18. It felt like he was desperate to prove he could be independent.
From the day he was born, I looked after him; my own childhood ended the moment he came home from the hospital. As he grew up, got married, and moved out, his life changed—sadly, not for the better.
His wife, whom he also married very young, had a forceful and rather unpleasant personality. We didn’t take to her from the start. She lacked tact and good manners, and her appearance left nothing to be admired. I couldn’t understand what my brother saw in her. They moved into a flat near ours, right by her mother’s house. Her father was quiet and a bit odd; he rarely spoke, usually just nodded. Her mother liked being in charge, barking out orders everyone seemed compelled to obey. She constantly criticised and condemned my brother, and his wife was perpetually dissatisfied with him too.
The way they treated my brother infuriated me. I tried to talk to him about it, but he insisted everything was fine, that his wife loved him and they were happy. But over time, I noticed my brother changing. He became like his father-in-law, almost never giving his opinion—just nodding occasionally. But eventually, my brother’s patience wore out; he simply couldn’t take it anymore. One day, he packed up and left without a word.
I’d never seen anything like it—my brother in such a state… He deeply regretted marrying so young.
Everyone has their breaking point, and when you reach yours, you might just walk away from a situation that’s become unbearable. My younger brother made the baffling decision to live with his mother-in-law, and to this day, I still
Richard is certain that his wife will cheat on him. Determined to set her straight, he decides to take
Would you like my husband? Hes yours! declared the wife, flashing a wry smile at the strange woman who
“‘Anna is still young—she’ll have another!’ she promised. In the end, nobody wanted the child.”
Anna and Robert grew up together in a quiet English town, attended the same school, and later moved to London in search of jobs and a new life. When Anna became pregnant, Robert left, unprepared for fatherhood. Alone, Anna returned home to raise her baby girl, while Robert’s mother—a well-known figure in the community—spread rumours that the child was not her grandchild, claiming the baby’s features didn’t match the family and insisting Anna was lying.
Exhausted by the gossip, Anna agreed to a paternity test, which proved Robert was indeed the father. Instantly, his mother welcomed Anna and the baby, showering them with expensive gifts. But soon, she demanded visitation, threatening legal action when Anna refused to part with her young daughter. Claiming her influence would win her custody, she pressured Anna to give up the child, arguing Anna was young and could become a mother again. The custody battle lasted years.
Eventually, when Robert started a new family, his mother lost interest in Anna’s daughter. Anna built a new life in London, leaving her daughter in her mother’s care, but neither Robert’s family nor Anna’s new husband wanted the responsibility. As Anna’s mother grew ill, the once fiercely sought-after child seemed to matter to no one. Meeting Anna’s mother, Robert’s mother would now say: “If you’d just let me raise the girl, she would be speaking French by now! Her mother abandoned her—what will become of her?” Meanwhile, Robert never showed any interest.
The girl, for whom everyone once fought, ended up with no one truly wanting her. No one knows what her future will hold. Emma is still young, shell have more children! she insisted. In the end, nobody seemed to want the child at all.
You know, sometimes I just need to get this off my chesteveryone always says family pulls together, but
My sister-in-law had been off on holiday at a seaside resort while we slogged through renovations, and
