My parents aren't happy with eachother
The story
There are different type of people. "My parents are divorced", "My parents are happily married". My parents SHOULD be divorced. I don't want them to get divorced, but at the same time, they're clearly not healthy for each other. They argue every day and their personalities don't match at all. Twenty five years of marriage, and they've never really loved each other. I think they both could be been happier in anther world, where they never met each other. My mum met someone she loved and married him in that universe. My dad never settled down and traveled the world. I was never born in that universe, but they're both happy that way. I love both of my parents and I want them to be happy. They bring out the worst in each other, and it's painful. I feel so afraid, because their moods become sour. If I mess up, my mum gets angry. If I get upset over her arguing, she tells me to not make it about myself. I'm not blaming her, because I know this could have been avoided if my mum was with someone else. I know they're only staying together "for the kids" (aka me and my siblings), but even their children can see how unhealthy this is. I can't tell them to divorce, neither can I mend their relationship. So I just have to live through it for a few more years. But I don't know how much more I can take.
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Points of view
Oh man, I totally feel this. You know, my folks kinda went through something similar, and it was a real mess—vibes were so off, it was like they were speaking different languages.
But you know what? Sometimes, staying together ain’t worth the stress, ya feel me? It’s all about their happiness and setting a good example for the kids. Like in that story where they stayed together for them—I get it, but I’m all about peace and chill energy.
I think maybe things will get better eventually. Keep your head up—it worked out for my family kinda. Wishing yours finds a way too.
I hear where you're coming from, but I don't totally see it the same way. My parents fought a lot too, and I used to think they'd be happier apart; maybe things aren't as clear-cut. Sometimes people just have rough patches and still find ways to make it work. It's easy to think it'd be better if they were divorced, but what if they're just trying to work through things the only way they know how?
Relationships are messy and not always perfect. I get that it's tough, but maybe sticking it out teaches us something at the end of the day.