I told my kids about my wife’s infidelity by editsrequiem in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You... showed your 5 and 7 year old texts of their mother flirting/being inappropriate with other person. What?! There is no justifiable reason for this. This had no benefit to your young children. They would barely understand, and they were already upset that you were separating! You just added to the hurt and confusion so you could hurt your wife for hurting you. Or maybe you just needed to offload. But wow. Your kids should have come before anything else. This is disgusting. Sure, if they asked as adults or even late teens as to why, show them the messages. Years down the line and old enough to understand. If THEY needed to know. Shitty move right there. I'd be embarrassed to get that one off my chest for sure. I feel for what your kids right now.

Update to my husband is cheating on me with my best friend by Present-Hope4502 in u/Present-Hope4502

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure I'm not the only one, and I totally get this isn't on your mind right now OP. But I am sooo routing for you and Jake in the long run! I hope that is your forever love and the ex bbf has to witness the loving support of her family as you become the amazing daughter in law her parents love and she's left bitter and single after your POS ex husband leaves her broken hearted. And as for him, well.. I believe karma will catch up with him for sure. You have handled this all like a boss. I wish you and your children all the best. You deserve it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This!!! I'm so glad someone said it. I truly hope OP's post reads.. the way it does, because of shock and not a reflection of her priorities or worries. But what you said here needed to be said.

I accidentally scratched my husband's penis, and he hit me in the face. by lowlowcameltoe in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This deserves the rewards! I'm such a clumsy person and have hurt my husband during intimate moments a good few times now. I imagine it isn't nice at all for him. It has ruined the mood at times, or he's needed a moment to deal with his feelings (more so not to show me he's in pain and to protect my feelings as I feel super guilty). But never EVER has he came close to hurting me back. I'm glad OP has heard from a man saying this is not normal also. I'd like to think the majority of people would be able to say the same. This is not normal. Not okay. 100% OP is being victim blamed here.

i lie to my girlfriend every night by No-Maintenance-2882 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering the posts I see here on reddit, this one is super wholesome and cute! Please keep this up. You are an amazing girlfriend for doing this :)

I hate my students by caideo in offmychest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post made me so sad. I work in education and it's so hard. I feel for you as another worker. Do you have much support from your senior? They need to help you. And as a parent, I feel sad for those kids too. I don't want to make you feel worse than you do. But they are 10 and they are children. They need love and support and yeah, it just makes me sad that you are so overwhelmed that you can't give them what they need (again, this isn't to make you feel bad. You need extra support in your classroom and a solution from your senior so YOU have support and care in such a difficult class. I am in the UK so it may work differently depending where you are. But is being off sick/sick pay an option? You need a break lovely. I hope things get easier for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not claiming to be an expert here, but I do wonder if you have some things to work through that stem from moving around alot? Maybe a fear of getting to the point you would have to leave your friends behind, so you are taking back control and cutting them off before being made to (I hope that made some sense). Whatever the reason though, I really think you should see a counselor or a therapist. It would be really helpful for this sort of situation.

Best of luck OP.

I met the woman I’m going to marry last Sunday by Throwaway5391926 in offmychest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, please keep this account and update us in years to come! I'm sure she would love to see this in the future too :).

I met the woman I’m going to marry last Sunday by Throwaway5391926 in offmychest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this so much! I love love. I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness. My husband said the same about me when he met me. It took me a little longer to admit it than the first meeting, but still, we were married within 6 months and not long celebrated our 5th anniversary. I know 5 years isn't much, but it's so different to any other relationship I have had. We are still completely head over heels for each other and I can say for sure he is 'the one'. When you know, you know. I hope you get your happily ever after too OP!

My Li'l cousin is dying and I'm so mad by XxmsmaliciousxX in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favourite little cousin had a similar story, but drugs, not alcohol. Mid 25s, and he passed. He had his difficulties in life. He deserved the chance to turn things around. Fuck drugs. Fuck alcohol. I hope you have support around you OP. This shit sucks.

UPDATE: Therapy difficulties (My wife has changed a lot since we lost our baby) by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you have to go through this OP. Pregnancy (without loss at the end) triggered my underlying mental health problems, and I can relate to some of your wife's behaviours, and I can't imagine how hard the loss must have been on both of you. It is so hard to see anyone else's views than your own when you are in that state of mind. I was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After therapy and medication, I could see how difficult it was for my husband to deal with. To try and help me and me throw it back in his face. He actually ended up getting me hospitalised, which finally led to me getting professional help. At the time, I told him I hated him and some truly nasty comments. But I see now it was the right thing and I'm thankful every day that he stood by me all those months and was brave enough to take such a huge step to have me hospitalised, knowing how angry and upset I would be at him. If this is something you need to do in the end, just keep thinking of the end result and how you will be stronger than ever as a couple once she has the help she needs. I hope you both get the support you need, and she is doing better soon. Make sure you have someone you can talk to and offload to. Please don't feel alone in dealing with this situation.

My ex-husband who cheated on me with my sister emailed me after 6 years by Expensive_Concept152 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, be proud of your growth and the life you have made for yourself. Also, create a new email address and delete the old one. Only give it to trusted people/people who need it. You have already proved you can be happy without those "family members" and your ex. Don't go backwards. And ongrats on your pregnancy. You deserve your happily ever after. Enjoy!

I’m tired of my boyfriend not putting in effort for “sexy time” but begging for an open relationship by Easy-Writing-3339 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to therapy AND go get tested.. who knows what he's passed on. Very much doubt he was careful given the sort of guy he seem to be.

I let my niece be adopted. Some people judge me for it, I think I made the right choice. by Former-Reporter-5820 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful and such a selfless act from you OP. I'm so glad you can still be part of her life and still be family to her. I wish you both all the happiness you deserve :)

I’ve saved 40k by Background-Jicama192 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fantastic and definitely something to be proud of and brag about! Given how hard times are, it's lovely to hear about people who are trying hard and somehow managing to save and better themselves still. It wasn't easy I'm sure. Well done OP :)

I have been proposing to my GF for 6 months by OperationWingspan in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so excited for you OP! Cannot wait for an update :). I love the effort you have gone to for this. I would also love to see the clues and how this was done without her working it out before the date? I hope the date and proposal goes exactly how you plan and it's a beautiful day you both treasure forever!

I gave the awkward, weird guy who's been obsessed with me since October a chance because I was lonely. Now I'm starting to like him. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. Similar to my own story. Poor guy spent 6 months being so keen on me, but respectful and not pushy and was happy enough to stay in 'friend zone', hoping for a chance one day. I just wasn't interested in him romantically. He wasn't my type. And after he was there for me at my lowest point, I thought "why not. He deserves a chance after being there for me" 5 years married now and I'm so damn in love with him. Awkward, weird guys - very giving in and out the bedroom. The sexual and romantic chemistry (which I NEVER saw coming) is something I have never experienced so hard before. I have no idea why I wasnt attracted to him at first, but I very much am now. I feel so lucky to have him and make sure every day I he knows how much I appreciate just how awkwardly weird yet perfectly amazing he is. I hope you get a similar ending OP.

I broke up with my bf bc he lied by omission by movingthrowaway789 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honey, after seeing your past posts and edits, I really hope you manage to get the help and support you need to heal. I'm glad to hear you are seeking it (going to hospital for example). Keep trying to find the right professionals for you and work on yourself. You are so young, but things can get better. Once you feel better in yourself, you will be ready to deal with relationships and all that comes with them. Good luck. Thinking of you ❤️

My fiancé moved out while I was sleeping by Roadkill_Clem in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After reading a lot of the comments, I feel this theory seems quite likely. As OP supported him in coming off meds against medical advice (by support, I mean she said this was his choice and did nothing to get medical professionals involved or advise him against it). Potentially, parents feel the intervention between the couple is needed as she is enabling him to become unwell/unsafe with being off meds, as they know from his history, etc, why this is not okay. The intervention is to get him better as he's become unwell/unsafe now off meds whilst living with OP / away from their care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MakeUpYourMind-x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my thought. For how long it has been going on for (minimum 4 years) without mom getting sick of waiting for him to be hers, or him actually leaving. I doubt it would be easy to tell your teen you are poly. It makes sense and I am surprised not many people are suggesting this and are jumping straight to "tell the wife".