this post was submitted on 18 Jun 2023
15 points (89.5% liked)

Melbourne

1862 readers
101 users here now

This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.

The focus of our discussions is based around things that effect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.

Full Community Guidelines

Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)

Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)

Feedback & Suggestions

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] wscholermann 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So...why is your mum with him? I'm genuinely curious.

[–] Sinnivar 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think she feels like she has to be with someone to be happy or whatever. They've been together for about 15 years, so I think she also doesn't want to feel like a failure and would rather put up with it than be alone. I've asked her before why she even bothers with him, but she gets mad and says that I wouldn't understand

[–] wscholermann 1 points 1 year ago

That's a sad, but at least an honest answer.

Honestly though some people act like being single is the worst thing that could ever happen to you. It's really not. It's a much worse fate to be with someone you're not all that fond of.