My dad has recently been caught having an affair with his young personal assistant. Huge scandal; mom was very angry. Now they’re in the middle of divorce proceedings. Mom moved out, the other woman moved in and I chose to stay with him because we’re super close; he’s like my best friend. Now mom’s telling me to go and live with her and go no contact with him cause he’s a bad person and by continuing having a relationship with him I’m condoning his actions and “ignoring her suffering”. My relationship with my dad hasn’t changed, I don’t see why I should end it.

  • FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    1 month ago

    I suspect they have either been on the receiving end of infidelity, or (given that they’re from Kansas), they have small-minded views shaped by religion and conservatism

    Either way, they’re not going to be swayed by reason when reason isn’t how they came by their stance in the first place

    I’m glad they are the only such voice though so far. It gives me hope that this kid will get some decent advice overall

    • UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      edit-2
      1 month ago

      Not from Kansas. Well traveled and have seen a bunch of relationships. I’ve seen people get divorced and I’ve seen infidelity.

      I have immeasurably more respect for those that get divorced no matter how hard it is. Breaking the vow through being a cheater is about as low as you can go.

      Sorry you don’t hold marriage to sanctity it should be

      • FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        1 month ago

        Fuck off, junior

        I’ve been married. I’m engaged again right now

        I absolutely believe in the sanctity of marriage, so you can shove your self-righteousness up your arse.

        I stand by my position that people who see black and white in situations are simpletons.

        • UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          0
          ·
          1 month ago

          Says the man posting from lemmynsfw. Things in your second marriage must be going super well

          If you held marriage to any standard, a man breaking his vows to sleep WITH HIS ASSISTANT should be pretty deplorable. And recommended an atleast young adult to just brush past that like it’s just another mistake is insane.

          Yeah, just look the other way that he figuratively slapped your mom across the face. Atleast he’s cool though