When My Boyfriend Lost His Job, Everything Fell Apart: Was It My Fault?
My boyfriend, Mark, was picking me up after work. It was winter, and the cold air matched our bad moods. As I got into the car, I…
“A Father-in-Law’s Comment Made a Woman Leave the Table During Dinner, and Here’s What Happened”
A family dinner can be nice, but it can also turn awkward, like what happened to a woman at her in-laws’ place. She shared her story on…
“I Took a Married Man From His Family, Thinking It Would Be Paradise, but It Turned Into a Nightmare”
When someone loves a married person, they have to decide whether to keep the relationship and hurt a family, or to leave and avoid trouble. Our story…
“Unraveling the Kiss: A Tale of Misunderstandings”
I once found myself in a situation where I mustered up the courage to ask a guy if I could kiss him. To my delight, he responded…
“Into the Abyss: A Journey Through Bipolar Disorder”
I was deep in slumber when I was jolted awake by strange sounds filling the room. Loud hums pierced the silence, accompanied by sporadic giggles. I turned…
“I Didn’t Go to My Son’s Wedding, I Spent the Day with His Ex-Wife Instead”
Real life can be full of surprises, even more than soap operas. In this story, a reader is dealing with a lot of feelings, like shame because…
I Don’t Know What to Do About My Husband Ignoring Boundaries with Another Woman
A 37-year-old woman wrote to us asking for help. She noticed her husband behaving very badly and can’t keep her feelings inside. Things got worse after she…
“My boyfriend threw me out on the streets, but I’m thankful.”
“Breakups are painful, but we can bounce back stronger. A reader shared a story that might inspire others going through the same thing. It took her breakup…
“My Daughter-in-Law Insulted Me, But I Showed Her My True Self and She Regretted It”
A 60-year-old woman wrote a letter to our magazine, sharing a very dramatic story about her family. She explained how her daughter-in-law constantly made fun of her,…
“The Unexpected Twist: Honoring My Husband’s Legacy”
As I was getting ready for my husband’s funeral, my stepdaughter-in-law barged into my room. She demanded that I give my stepson my husband’s $90k truck, which…