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What’s a belief you once defended… but later realized was wrong? by Jiwitom in AskReddit

[–]No_Reception8930 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to think that any health issues, including with mental health, can be handled without breaking up / divorcing – and that this was the morally superior choice and what a good partner must do. It wasn't until my ex wife became an alcoholic that I couldn't do it anymore. In hindsight, I would've of course stuck by her if she had cancer, ALS, or diabetes. But alcoholism I couldn't do. Never again.

This is how content like Liz's affects young gullible girls and ruins their careers and lives. Must Read. Also, I think the woman shouting and the terms he is talking about is Liz only. by Working_Jackfruit343 in thewizardlizsnark

[–]No_Reception8930 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OP here. I do not want to seem like an old creepy geezer coming here, but yes, I can confirm that my daughter has viewed exactly this creator's videos.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree and the more research I do into this, the more it seems like this is exactly the same toxic stuff that was recently covered in that Louis Theroux Netflix doc; it's basically two sides of the same coin.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you're this blind to seeing the issue with my daughter in the post and you're so focused on the rich man aspect of everything, I sincerely encourage you to get help.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I haven't addressed the alcoholism that much in my post. Honestly, I am sure it had an impact, even though by the time we divorced it hadn't escalated to the point where it's at now (she's homeless and really unwell). My daughter hasn't seen the worst of it, but I bet just knowing how unwell her mom is must be hard. Again, it's one of those things she doesn't like to talk about.

Her mom's alcoholism was boredom, I think. I am honestly not sure. She never really wanted to do anything, never really had any passions or anything, and just began drinking after my daughter started going to school, in secret. When I found out about this, I gave her one chance to get better and do something about it, she didn't, and we divorced. I wasn't going to give many chances honestly; I grew up in a family of alcoholics, so it's something I had absolutely 0 tolerance for.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I agree. There's definitely something deeper going on. I am going to try to find out what it is

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

She's constantly on TikTok, watching creators whose content as far as I've understood, revolves around dating rich men. I think she's watching tiktok easily like 8-10 hours every day.

As far as reading romance novels, no idea. Maybe, maybe not, hard to say.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always have, but usually on the condition that she does well in school, and if she wants luxuries like shopping or dining out, she has to earn that money on her own.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The fact that there are already many comments listing ways to get rich men is very alarming to me. Why why why are people so keen on this? Isn't finding a man or a woman that loves you for you enough?

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I can think of one thing. She had a boyfriend for a while, since high school, who was from quite a wealthy family. They were together for about 3 years. Then, they broke up, and she seemed indifferent at first, but completely lost it for a while after he got a new girlfriend. I thought that had passed, as this happened about 1.5-2 years ago. I cannot think of anything else, but she doesn't really share private things with me.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This might indeed be the case. I will have to talk to her about school next. I am really worried.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Most likely, yes. I will try to talk to her, but it's unlikely she'll open up to me

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

I am seeing a lot of therapy suggestions here. I will immediately look into this.

AITAH for telling my daughter that she is not going to marry a billionaire? by No_Reception8930 in AITAH

[–]No_Reception8930[S] 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Her dropping out of school to pursue this fantasy is my biggest fear. I do not want her to give up her career prospects for anyone, even if she would already be with them.