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My in-laws always leave cooking responsibilities to my husband and me during family gatherings

My in-laws always leave cooking responsibilities to my husband and me during family gatherings

While I don’t mind the gatherings themselves, it becomes problematic when I have to take time off work, go to the market, and cook every time my husband’s family gets together.
My husband says he doesn’t need to do housework because he earns more

My husband says he doesn’t need to do housework because he earns more

Whenever I ask my husband to share household responsibilities, he points to his higher income and argues that if I want fairness in dividing chores, I should earn more money.
September 4, 2024 | 06:46 pm PT
My mother-in-law makes sarcastic remarks every time I visit my parents

My mother-in-law makes sarcastic remarks every time I visit my parents

My husband’s mother disapproves of my visits to my parents and makes sarcastic comments on these occasions, despite my efforts to take care of everything at my in-laws’ house before I leave.
September 3, 2024 | 02:45 pm PT
My husband criticizes me for not getting up at 5 am to do house chores

My husband criticizes me for not getting up at 5 am to do house chores

My husband insists that I should be awake when our daughter is and do household chores while she sleeps.
September 2, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
My sister-in-law has never given a single cent to my parents

My sister-in-law has never given a single cent to my parents

My brother’s wife has never prepared a meal for my parents, never given them a cent, never visited my hometown for any family anniversaries, and only comes around briefly during holidays.
September 1, 2024 | 05:37 pm PT
My father threatens to disapprove of our marriage if my girlfriend decides to study abroad

My father threatens to disapprove of our marriage if my girlfriend decides to study abroad

Many of my friends and relatives are against my girlfriend’s wish to pursue education overseas, particularly my father, who views her ambition as a sign of untrustworthiness.
August 30, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
My wife upset when I call to check on my parents and brother

My wife upset when I call to check on my parents and brother

Ever since we got married and began living together, my wife has grown increasingly irritable when I make phone calls to check on my parents or brother.
August 29, 2024 | 04:49 pm PT
My heart flutters as male colleague 15 years my junior expresses romantic interest in me

My heart flutters as male colleague 15 years my junior expresses romantic interest in me

At 40, I am thinking a lot about a 25-year-old male colleague who seems to have developed feelings for me, even though I am aware that nothing could come of it.
August 29, 2024 | 12:18 am PT
My mother criticizes me for wanting my younger brother to move out

My mother criticizes me for wanting my younger brother to move out

I planned for my younger brother to move out after his graduation, but this has led to criticism from my mother, who accused me of not caring for him.
August 26, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
My mother opposes my marriage to Japanese girlfriend as she wishes to live with me

My mother opposes my marriage to Japanese girlfriend as she wishes to live with me

Should I marry my girlfriend and settle in Japan, my mother could only visit a few days each year, and the language barrier between her and my wife would be an issue, which she doesn’t want.
August 25, 2024 | 02:41 pm PT
My in-laws treat me worse than strangers for having two daughters

My in-laws treat me worse than strangers for having two daughters

My husband’s family, who cherishes the idea of having a son, barely tolerates my presence and often suggests I should have another child or allow my husband to father a son with someone else.
August 23, 2024 | 09:45 pm PT
My son blames me when his wife skips breakfast

My son blames me when his wife skips breakfast

My son scolded me for not reminding my daughter-in-law to eat breakfast, expressing concern that if she goes hungry, it could negatively affect the baby she’s expecting.
August 22, 2024 | 05:04 pm PT
My family is discontent with my wife’s post-work socializing

My family is discontent with my wife’s post-work socializing

My wife’s habit of not heading directly home after work to either shop or meet friends for coffee has sparked displeasure among my family members, who view it as neglecting her household duties.
August 21, 2024 | 07:41 pm PT
I’m considering canceling wedding over my girlfriend’s demand for extra US$1,200

I’m considering canceling wedding over my girlfriend’s demand for extra US$1,200

My girlfriend asked me to cover an estimated cost of VND30 million (US$1,197) for a dinner party the night before our wedding, which will include her relatives.
August 19, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
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