Love can be a beautiful thing or the terrible thing that keeps you awake at night. Be it warm feelings between friends and family, or the burning passion for a romantic partner. Love can bring us to our best, or like in today’s stories, shine a light on our very worst.

First, defying mother at the cost of death Followed by one woman struggling to keep her sister alive Then, an ungrateful bride who will suffer her own wrath Finally in our featured story, Valentine’s day goes horribly wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices