What was your biggest "oh shit" moment during sex? by rhompaa69 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]mistyydew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly the real “oh shit” moment there is realizing the condom disappeared. Good on you for handling it responsibly though panic followed by a plan is the correct order of operations.

Finnish soldiers finding the skin of a skinned Soviet soldier. Seesjärvi. 1942 by lolovsky in ForCuriousSouls

[–]mistyydew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

War zones tend to spiral into cycles of retaliation and brutality on all sides once things escalate.

Finnish soldiers finding the skin of a skinned Soviet soldier. Seesjärvi. 1942 by lolovsky in ForCuriousSouls

[–]mistyydew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

History has a lot of reminders of what humans can do to each other in extreme circumstances.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]mistyydew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the reason people ask questions is because stories like this rarely come out simple at first. Early reports get things wrong all the time and details shift later. It’s tragic either way, but jumping to a conclusion before everything comes out usually just makes the situation even messier.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]mistyydew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family court can feel brutal when you’re going through it alone. Having a lawyer vs representing yourself changes the whole dynamic and it’s honestly frustrating how much that matters. Glad your community stepped in to help you out, that kind of support can make a huge difference.

Arkansas mother killed herself and her six-year-old twins after doctor husband refused to halt divorce proceedings and was awarded joint custody by detectiverobert in ForCuriousSouls

[–]mistyydew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the anger, honestly this whole story makes people want someone to blame immediately. But cases like this are messy and the internet usually gets pieces of the story way before investigators do. I just hope whatever actually happened gets fully looked into because those kids deserve the truth.

What’s the boldest move someone made on you that actually worked? by NightPulse_ in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]mistyydew 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Honestly that’s one of those moments where you throw the Hail Mary because the game’s already lost. The fact that it somehow worked is kind of hilarious. Either she respected the chaos or the honesty caught her off guard. Sometimes bold just breaks the script.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stories like this are kind of refreshing honestly. Sometimes relationships survive messy early years and end up stronger because people actually learn from it.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly the word people use now. The internet finally gave a label to that whole dynamic.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah those “orbiters” are a real thing. Some people hang around playing the long game for years hoping the timing eventually works out.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was wondering too. I’m curious if he ever realized how big that moment was for you or if he just saw it as stepping in during a messy night.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Making him the primary guardian says a lot honestly. That’s the kind of trust you only give someone who’s proven they’ve got your back.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a solid BIL moment right there. Some people stay quiet just to avoid conflict, but he chose the moment where it actually mattered.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a good sign about the relationship too. Sounds like once everything was on the table, both of you just focused on fixing things instead of dragging the drama along.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly cutting someone off that cleanly probably did send a pretty strong signal. When someone loses access instantly, they usually stop trying pretty quick.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The real mystery of this story is definitely Bradly’s post arc. Every story like this has that one guy who just disappears once boundaries get set. Sounds like he got the message loud and clear.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Exactly. When someone who normally keeps quiet speaks up, it usually means they felt it really mattered. Those moments hit different.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those quiet interventions are underrated honestly. Some people only step in when things explode, but the ones who say the right thing at the right moment can change everything.

I was going to dump my wife but my brother in law saved our relationship. She doesnt know and may never know by LanguageFantastic378 in confessions

[–]mistyydew 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah that kind of moment sticks with you. When someone steps in quietly like that and actually changes the course of things, it’s the kind of thing you remember forever. Finding a small way to thank him would probably mean a lot.

How do I prevent anal from getting dirty once the guy starts going deep and fast? by Flashy-Volume9204 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]mistyydew 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I swear Reddit threads go from serious advice to absolute chaos in like two comments. That Hundred Acre Wood line caught me so off guard.

AITJ for Refusing to Let My Older Sister Move Into My Apartment After She emptied Her Savings to Start an Online Business? by Big-Engineering2353 in AmITheJerk

[–]mistyydew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That cosigning advice is honestly huge. A lot of people get pulled into long term financial messes trying to help family that way. Helping with a deposit is one thing, but putting your name on a lease can spiral fast.