All news by author: Valerie Browne

The question of whether it is fair for a guy to refuse to spend New Year's Eve with his husband's children has ignited a huge debate on social media. Some say if he married a man with children, he knew what he was getting himself into but others disagree

A woman took to social media to air her frustrations about her partner inviting his friends to their off-grid cabin for New Year’s Eve, despite agreeing that it would be family only

Having a judgemental husband who continuously plagues his wife with post-partum body shaming is totally unacceptable. A woman regrets her Christmas dinner outburst yet most agree she was pushed to boiling point.

A self-proclaimed 'picky eater' has admitted she ruined Christmas and possibly her engagement when her fiancé's parents refused to make special dishes to suit her tastes.

A mother shared her sadness when her husband's kind gesture led to unavoidable confusion, leaving their youngest son without a present on Christmas day. Yet, surprising offerings from strangers turned a disastrous situation into a Christmas miracle.

A teenager revealed she ruined Christmas Day because she felt she didn’t get as many presents as she usually does. However, some readers think she was pushed to melt down in a setup

A woman was so fed up with her husband’s selfish gift that she waited a whole year to surprise him with a revenge gift that he would remember for years to come

With this Amazon gadget, you can keep everyone happy and entertained while they enjoy their meal. All you have to do is 'spin and serve' - but not everybody is convinced it's a good idea

A Tesla owner has taken to social media to share his nightmare experience with the high-end electric vehicle, which left him stranded on Christmas Eve with no charge

The mum who quit her teaching job to decorate Christmas trees charges anywhere between $300 to $1500 (£240 - £1,200) per tree depending on the size and who is decorating it

A social media post went viral when a sweet first grader was convinced his teacher had special powers and couldn’t wait to tell his friends about it. Social media was left wondering how she did it

A woman asked social media if she should continue dating a man in his 30s who still lives with his parents. Many people were sympathetic, but some pointed out you shouldn't date someone who isn't independent, sparking a massive internet debate

Social media users are worried about the well-being of a 17-year-old girl who is being forced to share a bedroom with a 14-year-old boy owing to some disjointed family dynamics

A woman suggests clustering baubles of varied sizes together with pipe cleaner or flexible wire, claiming that 'it looks so much better' hanging from the branches

A DIY guru has taken to social media to share how she made a damage-free garland for Christmas - saying it's perfect for renters and those who don’t want to put nails in their walls

A parent and disciplinary specialist has come up with a tried-and-tested technique for disciplining children that puts them in control of their punishment by giving your child a choice

A man jumped to such an outrageous conclusion, he is now suffering on the brink of divorce, alienated from his unborn child, and rejected by his parents. Yet he still refuses to apologize despite everyone telling him he's clearly in the wrong. Social media is having a field day

If you tirelessly send out Christmas cards every year and feel slightly awkward about taking a break this year - don’t. A blogger has taken a seven-year break and relishes not having to do it, solely because she doesn’t want to, so here’s how you can too

The mother, who specializes in money-saving and creative home interior projects, shares her Christmas decorations hacks that will upcycle things you already have at home and won’t break the bank.

When a woman decided to defy gender stereotypes and propose to her boyfriend, she found herself taking the lead on more than just the proposal and why that might not have been a wise president to set

Brits rate a Texan supermarket’s effort to curate a UK cuisine aisle. A few have applauded the selection while most rage about what’s been missed and take particular offense to the tea offering

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and this top professional tree decorator will make sure your tree looks magical, modern and even a little humorous

When a man agreed to entertain all his coworkers at his home for the company Christmas party, the ridiculous requirements made upon him make him wish he had never volunteered to host

A woman has revealed she's been outcasted by her grandmother after she accused her of upstaging her at her wedding and wearing something that wasn't appropriate

A schoolyard spat escalated from the classroom to the principal's office, resulting in the parents of the children having their row. But one mum is reufising to back down