General life question

[cboss]

I don't know about surprises from the grave. Would it not be better to air the grievances now?

You gotta wait for Festivus

 

[Profreedomokie]

My children and wife are going to be very disappointed after my passing. I've been ****ed over for years. You can call me selfish all you want, but I've determined my fate.

I feel the same way. Other than two good friends the others only have time for me when they want something. One thing I've learned about women is, if the man does a chore that the woman usually does just once. It is his to do from then on.

 

[Catt57]

I do what I do and sacrifice what I must to give my children the best life I can. Not because I want the recognition, but because I want them to succeed.

I don't flaunt it, I don't complain to them about it, but kids are often more observant then they appear. As they have gotten older, all 3 of my children have noticed the important things for themselves. The fact that they have all acknowledged my sacrifices, thanked me for them, and at times, even asked me why I do it, says a lot about their character and how successful I have been in rasing them. It honestly makes me even more proud of them and makes it all more worthwhile. Maybe I'm just lucky.

I'm not crying, you're crying. I just.. have allergies.

 

[O4L]

 

[Firpo]

Don’t think you’re selfish at all. I just can’t wrap my head around being married to someone I resented so much that I would take joy in disappointing them. Guess I'm just naive…….no, it’s not that. What I am is blessed and grateful.

 

[CHenry]

Does your wife and children appreciate the sacrifices that you have made for their betterment? The last couple of years I have made some changes to my life insurance policies that will drastically benefit one person, and not my immediate family.

YEP

 

[saddlebum]

Does your wife and children appreciate the sacrifices that you have made for their betterment? The last couple of years I have made some changes to my life insurance policies that will drastically benefit one person, and not my immediate family.

no they don't ,they have always treated me like an ATM and now they can't wait for me to die so they can pick my bones

 

[edl]

I don't know about surprises from the grave. Would it not be better to air the grievances now?

I think he has aired them. But I do not think this audience is the correct one. I think the OP needs to work on some things with his family. I will pray for them. Family dysfunction is hard…….I bet we’ve all had some over the years.

 

[FlyGuyGSP]

I think he has aired them. But I do not think this audience is the correct one. I think the OP needs to work on some things with his family. I will pray for them. Family dysfunction is hard…….I bet we’ve all had some over the years.

Well said.

 

[retrieverman]

I was raised that you do what’s right even when no one is looking, and in my opinion, that applies to a parent or husband taking care of their family. Them appreciating it isn’t the point, but you do it because it’s the right thing to do.