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OtherI (52M) have three children with my ex Tracy (50F), Michael (28M), Linda (25F), and Victoria (23F). We split because Tracy had an affair with Stan (55M) to whom she is now married. We never shared with the kids the reason for the divorce as I didn't want them to blame either of us. This backfired as the kids saw their mom move out of the house, into a small apartment, and me keep living in the ...
RelationshipMy wife turned 30 this week. I’m 26M. We’ve always had a strong relationship and I love her so much. My wife has a best friend from childhood Jimmy 28M. I didn’t know him that well but this year we’ve gotten to know each other and have gotten close. He’s my best bud and like an older brother to me in a lot of ways. My wife goes all out for my birthday parties and I love them. She’s more of a...
ParentingI (M37) have two stepkids (G11 & B16); my stepdaughter is the apple of my eye, but my stepson has a difficult personality. He never does anything with us, never lets me help him, and keeps his distance. He never tells me about his problems or achievements, making it difficult to es**blish a good bond like I have with my stepdaughter. My wife says that's his nature, so I should stop pressuring ...
OtherI used to work as a s*x worker in my early to mid 20s. I had no choice; I had to get money to be able to keep my siblings and myself from homelessness. I met my fiancé Martin over a year ago; he knows every single detail about my life and everyday tells me he loves me no matter what. His family are literally saints, so I kind of hit the jackpot in the inlaws dept. However, his friends are n...
RelationshipI asked my ex for a divorce two months ago and I found out a week later that my sister’s husband was going to be his so***itor. I wasn’t completely surprised as my ex has helped his career a lot but I was still hurt when my sister told me. I’ve avoided him since finding out but my parents invited everyone over for dinner and I missed them so I went. I tried really hard to bite my tongue but he ...
Family ConflictMy daughter is 13. I am married to my wife who has very feminist values. I also have my parents who are very traditional. My parents are extremely strict and can come off as cold but deep down they are loving, they don't show it as much. They are the authoritarian type, just like when I was growing up but I learned to respect my parents even if I was unhappy with them, and I'm a stronger perso...
BoundariesMy tenth anniversary is coming up and my kids are getting old enough to be a pain in the b**t regarding our single bathroom. I have been saving up and for my tenth anniversary I am getting a bathroom installed in the bas**ent. I am going all out. Well, as all out as I can afford. I am getting a two person tub with jets, in floor heating and a heat lamp so my wife can dry off and stay warm. ...
OtherMy son is getting married to a wonderful woman. We loved her since the first day we met her. She was very nice and polite and very good with my granddaughter. My granddaughter is 15 and she never got along with my son's partners so it's nice to see the amazing relationship between her and her future stepmom. We were all talking and wedding came up. We asked them what they are planning to do and...
Family ConflictAbout a year ago, my dad approached me and told me that he, my stepmom, and 2 half-brothers were thinking about moving to a new state. I had 50/50 custody and asked him what it meant for me. He said that he would pay for me to come for every school break and every other holiday. I was mad at him and told him that he already gets to spend all his time with my brothers and doesn't want that with...
Food & DietSo last year my brother moved in with me and my roommate. When he moved in his girlfriend started spending a lot of time at our place. This isn't a problem as my roommates girl friend comes over too. Here's the thing though. My brothers gf pretty much eats all our food. No matter who's it it she will eat it. Me and roommate have told her multiple times to stop eating the food we buy and only e...
OtherI’m a small business owner and I had to let one of my employees go today. I called him in and began to explain that he was being let go and why, and he stops me and goes on a bit of tirade, you know, “I’m the one who makes this place run. I’m the last guy who should be getting fired.” And I was sitting, letting him get it out of his system. Then he says: “And what’s more, you can’t fire ...
OtherTonight my MIL came over for dinner I made Swedish meatballs in gravy with mashed potato, broccoli and home made bread. In my house we tend to eat in the lounge room unless it’s a big event so I dish up everyone’s meal. Kids, MIL and husband I take their meals to them and then before serving mine I have to run out to the line and grab some clothes that I hung out earlier. No big deal. I ser...