Category: Relationships - Page 16

Kimberly Parker

I’m Done Dating Men Who Don't Care About Their Teeeeeth!!

I’m over 40 and honestly tired of meeting men who skip the basics of oral hygiene and health! I go to the dentist twice a year, brush twice a day, floss daily, get my checkups, even do regular eye exams. Yet somehow I keep ending up across the table from men with bad breath, neglected teeth, or no clue when they last saw a doctor. A while back I went out with a guy whose profile never showed him smiling. I didn’t think much of it until we met in person and he spoke. His teeth were a disaster! He had the money to fix them but just… didn’t. Last week I met a man who has a good job, good insurance, but every time he speaks, his breath has this stale, not-quite-fresh smell! I take pride in looking after my health and it feels like I’m asking for the bare minimum. Should I just start putting “must brush, floss, and see a dentist” in my dating profile??? #DatingOver40 #HealthMatters #OralHygiene #SelfCare #Health

bmatthews

When did you realize your parents were bad parents?

I was in 4th grade, around nine years old. Our mom was picking us up from school that day, which was a rare change. As I walked up to the car, I saw the trunk tied shut with a rope and a weird numbness washed over me. I then listened to my mother brag all about how many beautiful plants, hanging baskets, and flowers she had just bought. She had new clothes while we were wearing hand-me-downs. We constantly had almost no groceries halfway through the week because she had run out of money, while she would buy lunch regularly at work. She had just spent her entire tax return on plants. She made enough money to easily support us, if only she had been capable of thinking about anything beyond her own instant gratification. That was the moment I realized who my mother really was. At just nine years old, I understood that I was more of an adult than she was capable of being. 😮‍💨 I'm curious if anyone else has a similar story. #Parenting #FamilyRelationships #FamilyStories #ChildhoodMemories #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #AdulthoodTruths

TwilightTiger

Wife Calls Me 'Loser' After Early Retirement Success 😤

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling here and need some perspective 😔 I'm 41 and achieved FIRE last year - $2M liquid, plus $75k annual royalties from a business I sold. My wife still teaches (great for healthcare), but she's calling me a 'loser' for how I spend my retirement days. During winter months when she's working, I honestly just game and relax at home. I mean, I worked my butt off for 15 years in a high-stress career to get here! 🎮 I handle all the cooking, cleaning, and we take amazing vacations every summer. She thinks I'm 'too old' for this lifestyle, but isn't this what early retirement is supposed to be about? The freedom to do what you want? I'm making $125k annually from investments alone - double her teaching salary. Am I wrong for wanting to just chill after achieving financial independence? How do I handle this judgment? 😕 #JobCareer #EarlyRetirement #FIRE

sgarcia

A hospice patient gifted me these

I volunteer at a hospice, and I've spent a lot of time with an elderly lady there. She didn’t have many visitors so I was basically the one who kept her company. Last week she handed me this little box of jewelry. I have no idea if any of it is real. My gut says it’s all just costume jewelry, but now I’m curious. I just feel ridiculous walking into a jewelry store and asking someone to check them. What if they tell me it’s all from Macy’s and give me that pity smile. I can see tiny markings on the inside of a few pieces but I can’t make them out. Is taking them to a store really the only way to find out? I want to know but I also don’t want to feel like an idiot.😞 #JewelryAdvice #HelpNeeded #HospiceStories #Jewelry

OpulentOracle

I have azoospermia but my wife is pregnant 😱🤯

My wife (33F) and I (34M) have always had a rock-solid relationship—until now. We decided to try for kids last year, but I was diagnosed with azoospermia. No sperm, no baby, right? Surgery was set for July. But five months later, she’s pregnant. The doctors said it was impossible, but here we are. Now, every late night at work, every unfamiliar perfume, every flirty text I brushed off is haunting me. I want to trust her, but old scars from past betrayals are ripping open. She’s over the moon, and I’m drowning in doubt. Should I wait for the doctor’s answer, or confront her now? I’m losing sleep, feeling angry, confused, and honestly, a little crazy. What would you do if you were in my shoes? How do you rebuild trust when your mind is spinning with questions? 😬🤔😵‍💫 #TrustIssues #RelationshipStruggles #InfidelityConcerns #MarriageDilemma #SeekingAdvice #RomanticRelationships

Laura Carlson

My grandpa passed away. Can anyone help me identify his tattoo?

My incredible grandpa passed away recently at the age of 85. I'm so grateful my grandma took a picture of his tattoo before he passed because for whatever reason, I never asked him about it. It's got a banner with his name, EDWIN, and as a kid I always thought it was some kind of leopard. The only story he told about it was that he got it to cover up a crude "LOVE MOM" cross he had done himself when he was a kid. I believe this was done sometime between 1954 and 1965. In that time, he was a railroad switchman and a long-haul trucker. He was also a total badass who rode motorcycles. I don't know anything about tattoo styles, but I would love to know more about this. If anyone has an idea about what this is or what the style might be, I would be so grateful. #FamilyHistory #FamilyRelationships #FamilyStories #HelpNeeded #Tattoos #Skin

Jimmy Young

Can you love someone… still let them walk away？

Ever loved someone so much you kept holding on… even when they kept pushing you away? That was Scarlett. And Rhett? He waited. And waited. But in the end, he said one of the coldest (and most iconic) lines in movie history: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” Oof. It wasn’t rage. It wasn’t revenge. It was something way scarier: Finally being done. I used to think that was harsh. Now I wonder if that’s what it means to grow up — to know when loving someone isn’t enough anymore. Have you ever hit that moment? Where your heart went quiet… and you walked away? Drop a ❤️ if you’ve been Rhett. Or a 💔 if you’ve been Scarlett.

BoldBumblebee

I just wanted to be in the delivery room with my husband to welcome our baby, but my father-in-law always wanted to get involved.🤦‍♀️🚪

I never thought the happiest day of my life would turn into a trust crisis with my father-in-law. My husband and I agreed—just us in the delivery room, bonding with our newborn before anyone else. But my FIL insisted on being at the hospital, even trying to sneak into the delivery room! I was exhausted, in pain, and just wanted privacy. When he heard the baby cry, he texted the whole family before we were ready. My husband was furious, and suddenly, there was a family rift. Later, FIL said I made him feel unwelcome and drove home crying, demanding an apology from me. I’m confused and annoyed—was I really wrong for wanting boundaries? How do you rebuild trust when private moments get invaded? Would you apologize just to keep the peace? Let’s talk, because I’m at my wit’s end! 😤🤷‍♀️🙃 #FamilyDrama #TrustIssues #Boundaries #RomanticRelationships

MysticalMeadow

When my girlfriend and I were at our most intimate, she cried？！ 😳🤯

Last night, something happened that totally threw me off. My girlfriend and I were in my room, things were getting intimate, and suddenly I noticed she was tearing up. At first, I thought maybe it was just the LED lights messing with my eyes, but then my phone fell off the bed, made a loud noise, and she hugged me tight—like, really tight. I asked if she was okay, but she just said she was fine and tried to act normal after. But I could tell she was still upset, even though she pretended nothing happened. Honestly, I feel lost. Did I do something wrong? Is she hiding something from me? Or am I just overthinking? I want to trust her, but moments like this make me question everything. How do I talk to her without making things worse? I just want us to be real with each other, but now I’m stuck in my own head. If you’ve ever been in a situation like this, how did you handle it? Help a confused guy out! 🙃😵‍💫 #relationshipstruggles #trustissues #communication #RomanticRelationships

angela62

children paying for their parents’ retirement

When my mom retired, she expected me to send her money every month. She never asked directly—just little comments like, “It would be nice if you helped with groceries.” At the time, I was barely paying my own rent. I felt guilty for saying no, but also resentful for being put in that position. I often stare at my bank balance and feel completely powerless, like I’m failing on all sides. #Life #Family #Ethics

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