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Grandmother’s heartache after son asks her to tone down affection toward granddaughter
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Should grandparents be free to choose how they spend their golden years, or are they being stretched too thin by their children's demands? Source: Getty Images.
Grandparenting

Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

A heartfelt discussion on Gransnet explores the fine balance between embracing grandkids and protecting your well-earned freedom in retirement.
Have you had a similar issue with a partner or loved one's hoarding habits? Source: Getty Images.
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Woman considers ‘leaving home’ over husband’s out of control hoarding

Woman considers ‘leaving home’ over husband’s out of control hoarding

A woman is considering leaving her home after her husband's chaotic hoarding habits have grown out of control - leaving her with a constant cold due to the build-up of dust.
What do you think? Is she within her rights to refuse? Source: Getty Images.
Grandparenting

Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

A gran has sparked debate after admitting she's been forced to make excuses to stop her grandkids sleeping over at her home.
Have you ever received an unusual request for a wedding day? How did you handle it? Source: Getty Images.
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Bride-to-be faced with ‘super creepy’ wedding request from brother-in-law

Bride-to-be faced with ‘super creepy’ wedding request from brother-in-law

When it comes to weddings, drama can be as common as cutting the cake, but one bride-to-be found herself in a truly odd situation when her future brother-in-law made an unusual request.
The grandma received widespread praise for her commitment to bonding with her grandchildren. Source: Getty Images.
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‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

A grandma dubbed "Super Granny" has become an internet sensation after she was filmed going above and beyond for her grandkids.
The woman shared how her husband's reliance on her has become overwhelming, leaving her feeling trapped. Source: Getty Images.
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Decades long marriage faces trouble as post-retirement husband’s dependency takes its toll

Decades long marriage faces trouble as post-retirement husband’s dependency takes its toll

In a candid admission a woman has opened up about the dependency she's experiencing from her husband of 49 years since their retirement.
The online community were quick to offer their support to the retired grandmother after her daughter made the unreasonable demand. Source: Getty Images.
Grandparenting

Online community unites in support of retired grandma after daughter’s insensitive demand

Online community unites in support of retired grandma after daughter’s insensitive demand

A retired grandma has been met with considerable support online after refusing to babysit her daughter's newborn child for free, demanding an hourly rate to care for her grandchild.
Have you ever had to handle difficult in-laws? How did you navigate the situation? Source: Getty Images.
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Grandma left frustrated by ‘bloody cheeky’ in-laws

Grandma left frustrated by ‘bloody cheeky’ in-laws

A grandmother at the end of her tether has taken to online forum Gransnet to express her frustration over her extended family's treatment of her and her home.
Have you ever found yourself facing a similar situation? How would you handle such a dilemma? Source: Getty Images.
Grandparenting

Grandma struggles with feeling overshadowed by the competitive ‘other Nana’

Grandma struggles with feeling overshadowed by the competitive ‘other Nana’

A grandmother's candid admission about feeling overshadowed by the competitive nature of the "other Nana" has sparked a wider conversation on the challenges of modern grandparenting.