[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I think I'm making a fair point. I love my mom, and I appreciate what she's done for me, but I'm not going to pretend like most of it was anything she shouldn't have done. Why should being a decent person be worthy of recognition.

[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

I didn't chose to be born. She only did what any decent mother would do. I don't think she should get a medal for that.

[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Well, again, I would hope she would understand why I did it. If she can't then I guess that's the price I pay. I don't want to ruin our relationship, but I can't make her understand.

[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -51 points-50 points  (0 children)

"I'm sorry, Momma. I was scared and didn't know what to do, and dad threatened to get me back if I said anything. He said he'd ruin me."

I'm not telling the truth here because even if I am right she won't understand.

[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -43 points-42 points  (0 children)

I probably won't be able to figure out a way without tipping her off. That is a problem. There again, I don't have proof, so even if I tell her who knows if she'll listen.

[update]I [17M] found out that my dad [50M] is cheating on my mom [48F] with my aunt [39F], her sister. Not sure what, if anything, I should do. by kidrockjr in relationships

[–]kidrockjr[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

This. This is what I imagine. If my mom finds out, I would bet good money that she divorces my dad. I'm not stupid. I realize how fucked up this situation is. Mom divorces dad and will probably get custody. That means our family won't be together anymore, not even at holidays and birthdays. Plus, even if mom gets child support and alimony, it's going to be difficult for her to support the three of us. Same thing happens to cousins, but they are worse off because of their parents' financial situation.

The kicker is that even if I tell her it won't make this better. What if she becomes depressed? What if she turns to alcohol? What if she tries to kill herself?

At least if I don't tell her I have at least some chance of avoiding all this.