Mixing family and money is often a bad idea. People tend to think they should come first, and in a case like that, things can get heated. One of our readers shared his story on our website and expressed his frustration about what his sister thinks about the family cabin. We reached out to him and turned his story into an article.
Remote work can be great. It’s a fantastic way to build your career in an international environment while still being in the comfort of your own home. But that doesn’t mean workplace drama won’t follow you. One of our readers reached out to share their frustration.
Moving into a new neighborhood can be a daunting experience. It can lead to a lot of anxiety because you don’t know what your new neighbors will be like. There can be a lot of good, too, though, like kids making friends, but sometimes things don’t turn out the way you’d hope. One of our readers reached out to share their frustration about their new neighbor.
Weddings have a way of bringing the worst out in people. Family struggles can come to the surface and relationships could be destroyed. One of our readers reached out to share how her cousin’s wedding not only brought up demons from her past, but also put her in a position she never thought she’d find herself in.
When building a career, we often have concerns about money, and that can lead to a lot of anxiety. Things get even worse when unexpected expenses are thrown in our laps. One of our readers shared a story on our website expressing her frustration about a recent work event. We reached out to her to find out more details and turned her story into an article.
Being part of a blended family can stir up a lot of emotions, especially when there are biological kids in the mix as well. One of our readers reached out to share a recent experience he had with his stepson. Things took a turn when his wife uncovered the real reason for the shift.
When our careers come before having kids, it can lead to some tension between us and coworkers who don’t understand our decision. One of our readers recently had an experience like that in her workplace and decided to share her story with us.
When in-laws join your family, respect and boundaries need to take top priority. But when those things don’t exist, emotions can become complicated. One of our readers reached out and shared how her DIL crossed a line that she never should’ve stepped on.
Our grandkids can bring us so much happiness. But when their parents refuse to let us see them, emotion we never thought we had can boil to the surface. That is especially true when the reason for the exclusion doesn’t make sense. One of our readers shared her experience.
Our home is our haven, the one place we go if we want a moment of peace. And we’d like to think that our kids will always be welcome in our house. But sometimes a line has to be drawn and emotions need to be put aside. One of our readers shared her experience with this.
When things go wrong in life, it’s natural for us to feel anxious. And in times like those, we’d like to think that our family or kids will help us out. But their responses might not always be what we expect. One of our readers reached out to tell us what her daughter did.
Family can be complicated and messy, especially when there is money involved. But thoughts of inheritance can have an impact on everyone, even our grandkids. One of our readers reached out and shared how her decision made her regret everything.
