Caught Husband Cheating On Social Media, When Confronted He Blamed My Hormones r/Relationships

[@RD-py9sv]

When my ex-husband was caught cheating, my dad said: "I can take him fishing. Things happen all the time when you go deep sea fishing." It made me laugh, and hopefully made him feel better too. Considering my dad was the one who caught him, he was rather big mad. He settled for tossing him out on his ass and all was well.

[@Qichiquiche]

Your dad was ready to risk it all and he knew exactly how to do it. Good man.

[@RD-py9sv]

@@Qichiquiche I think so too. ^_^

[@XxXAlexAutopsyXxX]

@@Qichiquichewell out on international waters laws get very muddied

[@SerenaSilverMoon]

Can I borrow him to scare a stalker ex?

[@nzurimalkia6293]

That's exactly what my father and 7 brother's would say!😂 Miss you Pops! 😔

[@atinyevil1383]

Story 2: “he didn’t realize taking it out of the package would ruin it” so what you’re saying is that, in addition to being a thief, your son is also an idiot.

[@Passions5555]

Yeah. How does he not know that? I'm not a collector and even I know. That 15 year old just took a big fat L on all fronts.

[@ynmonroe]

All signs point to idiocy. I mean he didn't even "sneak" in. Why wouldn't the uncle suspect him?

[@ACAB.forcutie]

I'd be far more disappointed in how stupid my son was than the fact that he stole tbh. You can fix morality, you can't fix stupid. And it does point to stupid and not ignorance.

[@Frazzled_Chameleon]

"I can't afford to pay for my son's mistake!" Then you should have raised your son to not have sticky fingers.

[@owl7072]

Story 1: "People warned me you'd get crazy when pregnant" well you know, sometimes people's emotions get a little out of whack when finding out their partner is cheating, and when you're pregnant your emotions are even more out of whack so you can imagine the state she's in with both of those things happening at once 🤨 maybe you shouldn't have cheated if you didn't want her going "crazy" 🤨

[@pippo17173]

*warn me you get crazy* WHY THE FUCK DID YOU MARRIED HER THEN LMAO!

[@aleiah.]

meh he would find another excuse, you are fat, not hot in the bed anymore, your period moods etcetc.

[@GabrielleHayes1921]

One of my husband's friends had his ex completely do a 180 and took their kid from him and everything, he kept telling my husband that I was going to do the same and it was starting to ruin the experience for him that we were trying to enjoy, eventually another friend snapped at the guy and he stopped. My husband and I are about to celebrate our second childs first birthday in April and absolutely love our children and the life we're creating together, of course not everything is perfect but we're happy and that's all that matters. The only major change I did was gain weight After having our daughter and I'm still trying to shake it :/

[@FoxExcess]

She wasn't even going crazy...

[@mkuti-childress3625]

@@FoxExcess That’s just what people do when they want to deflect and take the heat off themselves. He probably would have called her “crazy” no matter how calm she was. I haven’t heard of a cheater who _didn’t_ do this!

[@SLTheOneAndAwesome19]

Story 2: I thought this was a little kid and I was surprised by how aggressive the brother was. Then OP said he was 15. Yes OP, your son owes him that 2000 dollars. And if he doesn't have that money, you're paying.

[@moebiusjdx7288]

I was shocked when I heard that the kid stole the figure because he wanted to pawn it. Good on OP for making his son face the consequences properly.

[@carolroberts4614]

Took his time though, didn't seem to accept at first that it was out-and -out stealing! The cost was irrelevant to that!

[@niyablake]

Soon as he said 15 I was like screw that kid He needs to be taught a leason

[@shawnesmith5364]

Yea going into it I thinking it a little kid and was going say he’s overreacting.

[@TsukiKageTora]

The figure is worth $2000 doesn’t mean that’s the price you’d get online. It would be more if it is an out of print figure that is scalped to 2 or more times the price it is worth

[@immortalsofar5314]

"I'm alert now having been woken by a vulva." Ah, we've all been there! But Jeebuz, OP must be something else. Hit out of the blue and doing better after 6 days than I did after 4 years. That little girl is going to have one hell of a grizzly Momma! Her dad has it spot on - she's probably the strongest person I've ever heard of. Respect.

[@liviwaslost]

Everyone who messes with her little girl will face the wrath of a very angry mama bear.

[@animefallenangel]

Funny story, I received pretty much a similar wake up as OP, although I was going to bed at the time so it was doubly unwelcomed. XD

[@lily-zg6io]

Honestly, the love for her family and baby is shinning through, I'm happy that OP has such a good support system, I hope she can maybe take a couple days off work to rest because that was a lot of stress to go through for anyone, let alone a pregnant woman

[@SerenaSilverMoon]

Not only an angry mama bear but a grizzly grandpa too.

[@indianspartan76]

Story 2: "he's only 15." Great time to teach him a lesson

[@DoritoBot9000]

Yeah. It’s about time that “child” gets any consecuences before it’s too late.

[@juliemahrer1210]

i thought child was going to be 5 or6 😮

[@Emily-ck9ji]

I'm actually really impressed with OP in the first story. She was so confident and brave and mature. Her future ex-husband is a fool not to value her the way he should have. I wish her and her baby all the best.

[@Tammohawk1]

1. Nothing better than an extremely strong positive woman. They will make a weak man run as fast as they can when crossed. 2. A 15 yr old can go to jail for theft. And OP's son stole that toy from his uncle, so he knew better. OP owes his brother the full amount. Collectors items in the package are worth quite a bit. I'd make my son pay for it, he'd be working hard to repay his uncle. My son would pray the cops got involved instead of dealing w/my punishment.

[@Russman67]

Story 1: If I were OP's ex-husband I'd be terrified. Sounds like he's about to get his ass handed to him.

[@MsTemptation]

S1: OMgosh, I love her. This is what a woman with a shiny spine and a loving support system looks like. She has a strong supportive family and a ton of self respect for herself. Plus I love the fact that she isn't dependent on her soon to be ex financially; this made it easier for her to call him on his bullshit and kick his cheating weak arse to the curb.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

The brother's kid is 15? I thought he'd turn out to be a toddler. He knew and knows better.

[@ForenzaAudio]

I knew something was fishy when that important fact was left out from the first paragraph, XD

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

Blaming someone's hormones and framing them as "crazy" when they address your bad behaviour (i.e. cheating) is standard gaslighting.

[@LadyTarasque]

When the hubby started talking about how he was told by people that pregnant women can get crazy and he underestimated that statement, OP should have retorted with a comment about how she was told by people how crazy someone caught cheating can get to try to hide it.. OP in second story really didn't learn a thing.. and so fortunate that the son was stupid enough to leave evidence of his intentions that the mom found.

[@elisonholace4033]

I hate how people pull that "but we're family" bs when someone steals from someone else. If anything it's worse to steal from family because it's someone you know. If that were my kid i would've let him face the harsh consequences even if he hadn't planned on selling it. Let the little theif learn the hard way.

[@gregjayonnaise8314]

In that scenario, if someone pulled the “but were family” nonsense, I’d reply with; “You’re right, we are family. So what business did you have doing what you did in the first place to your family?”

[@ForenzaAudio]

Only for five seconds later "we're not close" she still belittles him and frankly, he probably was better off not mending that bridge.

[@elisonholace4033]

@@ForenzaAudio OP is probably bitter about his own life so he mocks his brother like he's a dumb teenager. With that mindset it's no wonder he backer the son up.

[@olinewright6877]

@Nonaya Bidnessdepending on where the people live the 15-year-old would likely end up with a juvenile record but this would not necessarily be on a permanent Adult record. OP should not have belittled the brother's concern and instead should have asked how they could work it out. since the insurance required a police report it made sense to let the brother report it, however should have checked possible consequences if possible like would it be a permanent part of his record or would it be on a juvenile record which is often wiped after age 18 (at least what I understand from growing up in the states.

[@angeliccow]

I do understand the but we are family in so far as I wouldn’t immediately file a police report on my nephew and would try and work out the best way forward by consulting with my brother. I would accept full payment up front or payment plan or repot to police if that is what is decided but I would not wipe it away because family, it’s not a get off Scott free cover all - it is a discuss and decide the next action

[@JasperCatProductions]

Your son stole a $ 2000 item from your brother and ruined it. Yes you need to pay him the money and apologize to him. Your son is a thief a disgusting thief who steals from his own family. You are awful to even think your brother is over reacting. He should call the police, shame shame on you. Stop calling his stuff nerdy, just cause you aren’t into it doesn’t make him a nerd.

[@zebraburst4743]

I can see you're upset but it is nerdy by definition and yes while those toys have value they only have value to collectors. I agree with your general idea but I can tell you made this comment before the update so maybe finish the video so you can have all the context.

[@TonySamedi]

@@zebraburst4743 Actually it'd be geeky. There's the old joke about the difference between the geek and nerd. Ask what "Force" is. If they answer something related to Star Wars, they're a geek, if they answer mass times acceleration, they're a nerd. Even if you don't buy into the distinction, most folks just prefer the term 'geek'. "nerd" still more carries an insulting connotation.

[@pippo17173]

The moment op said about getting cut off, it just screams entitled.

[@Becks-and-books]

@@TonySamedi nerd having negative connotations is pretty old, but sure maybe it is more insulting to some but being in pretty nerdy circles I've yet to meet them until now. Though. Plenty of people use nerd/geek interchangeably colloquially, and unless you're a semantics-purist and think all adaptations and changes in language is inherently wrong/bad and should be discouraged... the use of nerd in this context is correct. Getting caught up in the semantics of nerd vs geek is in and of itself... pretty nerdy, IMO. It's also one of the more annoying kinds of things to be nerdy about, because most people discussing linguistics simply go on semantics, syntax, and codified definitions. Pretty bland, IMHO. At the end the semantics of "it's nerdy" and "it's geeky" = pretty much the same thing. General comment: I would also hesitate to prescribe the OP any personal values of the word "nerd" as negative/positive/neutral because the value of the world is still very much. He might be using it as an insult, or it might just be the word he knows to describe a niche interest in pop-culture. To the average person not involved in fandom, or whatever, nerd and geek are just same same different name.

[@TonySamedi]

@@Becks-and-books I could agree, but I think the other context clues of how OP views brother and his interests is what really makes me think he means it more insultingly. I wouldn't be offended if someone I knew liked me or was at least cool with me described my funko collection or whatever as "nerdy". Have one of my relatives who absolutely thinks "real men" should be more into sports/guns/whatever do it, and I know it's absolutely meant as an insult. Considering just how much OP had devalued the stuff his brother is into. That he still sees his brother being single and collecting stuff as somehow inherently worth less than what he does with his own life? It honestly comes across to me as using what he sees as a more insulting term. It's more the context of how the OP is using it than the exact word he is using. Though I would still say someone with a 15 year old kid (meaning at least 30s, probably 40s or even 50s) is the right age for when "nerd" was really seen as more insulting in his youth.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 2: yeah bro his son fucked up and it's OP's responsibility to fix it. Brother won't take it back because it is worthless now. If he goes to the police, as he should, that will be exactly what your son deserves. He stole and destroyed felony level of goods ffs. And no his brother is not overreacting. Edit after update: I'm glad OP finally pulled his head out of his ass. I'm also glad they reacted to the new information the way they did. There is hope for OP after all. And family don't mean shit if they steal from you.

[@ynmonroe]

The son is clearly not smart either. I mean if the uncle is that protective of his collection, he likely keeps an eye on it, likely doesn't let just anyone access it, and would think of who could have taken it. I mean, even if it had taken a couple of weeks for the uncle to discover the missing figure, who did he think the uncle would suspect?

[@quilaviper]

For story 2, I was totally picturing the kid as like, a 9 or 10-year-old or something, and was confused when they said 15. (Because sure, teens can still like action figures and stuff, but I figured it more likely a younger child would be more likely to steal one for just the sake of having the action figure itself) Then they found out he was planning to sell it and it all made more sense... Wild story. The dad still sounds a little douchey (just through tone and stuff), but I'm glad he's not letting the kid off easy for this. Good parenting decision in the end, I think.

[@milieg3309]

he totally updated just for the validation though, you can totally see it

[@quilaviper]

@@milieg3309 Yeah, definitely agreed. His tone just comes off in a verrry specific way that makes me go "Hmm, still slightly assholey" lol

[@justinthompson6364]

@@milieg3309 "I'm not here because I care what you think, and I'll go to great lengths to explain it to you."

[@justinthompson6364]

@@quilaviper I think I can put my finger on it. There's the fact he repeatedly refers to his brother as "nerdy" and not in an affectionate way, and saying he has no "aspirations" for a family rather than "plans" or something has a derogatory undertone, like he's just being listless and is less of a man because of that choice. I think I can see some small part of why the brother previously cut contact.

[@BroadWaygaga]

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[@Oatmealism]

The Story 1 OP, nevermind her amazing widespread support system - that woman is ready to take this world by storm with that attitude. Her personality shines through the text, and she is so amazingly strong, confident, and determined. I feel even without her support system, she'd make due with the best of a bad situation. She reminded me so much of my late mom, Unbreakable will, amazingly strong, never losing sight of the bigger picture.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

Oh my gosh, teen really did know better. Good on mom and dad (and uncle). Actions, meet consequences.

[@y2kthe2nd38]

Not good on dad. He said he admitted her own wrongs but did not acknowledge parenting his child poorly by enabling bad behavior. Most parents on reddit tend to accept they need to workshop their parenting and consider therapy even if they don't get what went wrong. Edit: specifically he took ownership of what he did but not for how their teen acted. She said she's choosing to stand by her son until the end but gave no comprehension that the question is who will stand by her parenting? Not his brother. Probably not his adolescent son if he ever gets professional help that she clearly doesn't note is an option. His updates sounded like a lot of buzz word pandering when the substance suggests he's probably just going to parent the same way but consider this a valid reason to punish his son. Edit edit: dad not mom.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

@@y2kthe2nd38 Good point!

[@y2kthe2nd38]

@@lisadgingersnaps9843 Oops, I saw in the update OP is the dad. It rubs me the wrong way he would talk about his brother's personal life calling him a nerd at every point and bringing up that they're single even though that doesn't really mean kids. It makes me wonder what he says in private, and why they're no contact. Dad dying could be enough but there's usually more to that story!

[@vilux-r5527]

@@y2kthe2nd38 Agreed. He's acting very self-righteous, saying that he didn't want to diminish his brother while "defending his son" (it still sounds like one hell of an excuse to me but anyways), while simultaneously bringing down his brother for what I assume is his way of saying he isnt "manly enough" (not being "family oriented", being into "nerdy stuff", etc). I see many comments applauding OP for his actions but, the core of it it's still there as far as I can see. Anyways, at least he did brought consecuences to the teen.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

@@y2kthe2nd38 That's exactly what my hubs said. Definitely didn't seem to value brother. I feel their new relationship may not last.

[@rosaazure]

2nd story - OP originally brushed off his brother's reaction as nerdy guy with nerdy collection. I wonder what his reaction would have been if his brother called and said his Rolex was stolen. I am glad to here that the son will be facing consequences when it was discovered that figure was stolen deliberately.

[@carolroberts4614]

It could have been worth nothing and was still serious , He STOLE from his own uncle! If it had been of sentimental value op would have brushed it under the rug completely!

[@joaolima7131]

OP thinks that liking action figures isn't "manly" enough, really this piss me off, a lot of MARRIED man also like this stuff, OP is super ignorant and unecessarily mean about his brother saying that's why he isn't dating

[@citadelofwinds1564]

Story 1: The moment a cheater blames his partner for their cheating is the moment they break the relationship beyond salvaging. OP recognised it and took decisive and quick action to end things with that, quote, spineless turd (yes, that's a great description for pathetic cheaters like him). OP is indeed a strong woman and will be a great role model for her child.

[@Gay_Priest]

I love how he ran the manipulation gambit and when nothing worked, he didn't even have the balls to try getting abusive. Spineless turd is putting it mildly, he's a weak-willed little bitch and cheating is the best thing he ever did for OP, now she can find someone worth her time and love.

[@immasnakeee6460]

First Op is one hell of a woman. I hope that absolute best for her and her baby.

[@ebagentj]

OP in story one had me at "I was woken up by a vulva". I see that post was five years ago. I really hope she moved on and found someone much better for her and her child. It'd be nice if she'd pop by again, if just to confirm whether or not she had a girl like she thought she would. Her husband really fucked up and I hope if he found the Reddit post, he realized it. Although for all I know he's very happy with "Roxy" now.

[@amberleeannalee1999]

Can’t wait till OP meets Roxy and says “I’ve seen your 🐱” lmfao

[@ProdigyAngel33_Nagichan]

I'm super impressed by the OP in the 1st story. I sadly know the whole song and dance as my most recent ex cheated on me through our whole relationship...ended up being a chronic cheater/liar..maybe a classic narcissist. OP handled it better than I did I'll admit. I did not yell but I cried and even bought into the whole "I didn't mean to hurt you" and even allowed him to hug me as he left that night. Worst week of my life though I did not allow him back in my life which in proud of. OP is a legend

[@carolroberts4614]

Been there too, many many years ago! I was expecting our second baby when the whole thing started. It was a mess, and it took a long time to get clear, but we did it in the end!

[@ProdigyAngel33_Nagichan]

@@carolroberts4614 I'm sorry you experienced that. Im glad you pulled through to the other side. Take care and all the best to you and your fam!

[@theconfusedvampire]

Story 2: This is where entitled people come from. It worries me that OP is "standing by his son". If my son stole something like that I do everything I could to stop him for getting arrested, but, the last thing I'd ever say is I'm standing by him. He calculatedly robbed his own uncle. Nope. He'll be lucky if he can see his friends outside of school before 2023.

[@susankaempfer8427]

I would stand by my son. While he got a job and paid every penny back. That’s a lesson he needs to learn NOW and it would be my job to teach him.

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

STORY 2: as a collector I do have figures/statues/plushies in my collection. I understand where the brother is coming from, especially when it comes to rare items that still have the original packaging/tags. If the figure is taken out of its packaging it loses its value so of course brother has every right to be upset because not only was a figure stolen from him, but its value has been greatly decreased. The son is 15 years old, that is plenty old enough to know that you do not steal and he should be old enough to understand how the collection is important to his uncle. Clearly OP sees his brother is overreacting, because to him “it’s just a toy“. OP just because something is not important to you that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be important to other people. If my step cousin took my Hazbin Hotel Angel Dust plush and gave it to her elementary school daughter or daycare toddlers that she babysits to play with and the tag is removed and the mostly white plush gets stained I would be upset and demand a replacement. Returning the Boba Fett figure out of the package would be like my cousin buying a cheaper bootleg of that plush off of Amazon instead of going to the shark robot website and getting me the official one to replace the one she stole and ruined. The whole “we are family“ line doesn’t mean a thing. It doesn’t mean anything when Karen demands free money, someone’s wedding venue, or their house because the person is child free and don’t need that much space. ATU Really glad the son is being punished and some of his nonessential stuff is being sold to go to fines to pay back brother. The fact that he was going to steal it and sell it for money…. I get that it’s “a teenager’s job to be narcissist“ but, to be that selfish.

[@Icalasari]

My thought process through the whole thing: "Must be a 5 year old threatening to sue and call police is way out of line, get OP to do a payment plan" "15? Ok, call police. Still payment plan" "He WANTED to pawn it for cash? Ok, ALL his non essential stuff is being sold and he is doing some hard labour. Even if he goes to juvie for a bit" Like cripes

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

@@Icalasari yeah I think everyone was under the impression that it was a little boy that just really likes star wars

[@sarily626]

Yeah, I'm one of those people that regularly skip the cheating stories. Been through it countless times, in two different relationships, and it brings up too painful memories that I wish I could forget. Every time I hear those stories, all those feelings come back as if it just happened. Today I didn't skip cause I had my hands busy; but thankfully this story wasn't as hard to listen to as others, given that OP was so strong in dealing with this. I wish I had that same strength and composure, whenever I went through it. Sorry for the long post! My heart goes out to anyone that's in (or has been in) an unfaithful relationship, and I hope you get the strength to leave and move on 💜💙

[@albertgongora6944]

The first thing I'm going to say with the first story and it's update is you go girl and you are the definition of a lioness and what people should aspire to be when it comes to the idea of being a confident person and on top of that I'm glad that you know the story had a positive outcome for Opie and the way she handled the situation was just beautiful and I will say this not only is her dad right about her ex-husband but this man looked out on a wonderful woman that Opie is and he'll never find anybody like her again it's like they say it's a one-in-a-million chance that you'll ever see a woman like her

[@romonaelrod7870]

The lady in the 1st story should try to get spousal support. She could save the money from that for her child's future.

[@pansprayers]

Naw. Spousal support will just drag out the divorce, and could potentially backfire if she makes markedly more and he countersues. I walked away from my ex without demanding spousal support because I just needed him gone.

[@dianasmith8248]

Plus in the states you typically only get spousal support for half of the length of your marriage. So if they were married for a year that would only be like six months worth. So in her case it’s not worth it. She wants the house she just needs to fight for the house and she will probably end up being the primary parent so he will have to pay her child support.

[@SilentDecepticon]

2: I was expecting the son to be 8 years old. What a total shitlord. Stealing because you don’t know any better is one thing, but stealing from family to resell is appalling. I’m glad that the brother is filing a police report. OP needs to start doing some actual parenting before his son ends up in prison.

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

Story 2: OP said "I don't know why I'd have to pay it all because we're family" and then adds an update saying "My brother and I don't see eye to eye, and we're not close" LOL can't have it two ways.

[@roelthas]

Oh, the irony of a "family guy" raising a thief.

[@theyellowshoe]

Story 1, now imagine you & your spouse are in your 50's, married for 20 years. Yep that's what my husband did, cheated via Facebook!

[@groofromtheup5719]

you were 12 weeks pregnant in you 50s?

[@KpopOpinionator]

Dump that trash live ur best live

[@JayeEllis]

Story 1: Bonus points for proper use of the word 'vulva.'

[@damien678]

Oh FFS. A 15 y.o. should know that old toys in their packaging are worth some serious $$$. OP knew what he was doing by not mentioning that from the get-go. Also I made a big OOF noise when his bro told him the price of the toy. EDIT: *HOW* did the son think enough to google the toy's worth but not realise it NEEDED to be in the box??! HOW.

[@prcervi]

op of story 2 ain't a collector so i genuinely believe he wasn't versed in the value of old original packaging, 2k is still a pretty hefty surprise cost for a toy that in some corner of op's mind probably sits in the category of "oh yeah those things were everywhere when we were kids"(not wanting to seriously acknowledge the roughly 3 decades it been) the son is just a moron however

[@ajzephyros7454]

Well it seems stupid runs in that part of the family

[@dragonstouch1042]

@@prcervi $2K is a felony charge if I’m not mistaken

[@prcervi]

@@dragonstouch1042 it ain't worth $2k now

[@odysseus2656]

I kind of laughed at the first story, although it is heartbreaking. I can just imagine thousands of cheating husbands who are avid redditors reading it and then running to delete all their phone messages.

[@ShiftingFixations]

“This is proof that love does exist, even if it doesn’t within my, now over, relationship.” GOD. There’s something in my eye, OP. Someone’s chopping onions. Sometimes the kindness of random strangers is what we need to remember there’s hope still for humanity. Even now. So let’s go, let’s all go “be terrifying,” because the weakest people don’t deserve us. 🥰

[@kerribottriell-baxter7345]

I'd be just as ticked off as brother in story 2. I love my children, but you can sure bet that if they stuff up royally, I would have them face the consequences.

[@safespacebear]

OP #1 is just a bad bitch and I mean that in the most glowing way possible. But THANK YOU for your kind remarks and sympathy about us who have gone thru or like me who are going thru similar. I measure out when I'm emotionally fit enough to hear these kinds of stories and today is a strong day for me but your kind remarks were so very well received. ...thank you

[@ms.andeedill280]

I'm a collector of many things, sports/trading cards and Funko Pops. And yes out of box(oob) does lower the value of items. I've had other collectibles that I've collected (or hoarded lol) and always keep them sealed in original packaging. Even "toys" have value depending on a variety of situations such as rarity, age, possible misprints etc. I remember a scene between Bruce Willis and Justin Long in Live Free Die Hard where Bruce picks up a figurine and breaks it and Justin sarcastically says it's worth more broken. Great video!

[@annac777]

Wow, story 1 OP is terrifying, and I love her for it!!

[@ShatoraDragondore]

Story 2: The value of what Son stole is enough for FELONY charges. That comes with some heavy jail time.

[@TriXJester]

Story 2: OP really doesnt get the fact that a theft over 2000 is considered a felony, meaning OP's kid could go to Big Boy Jail, not Juvie.

[@AnnaK101]

Story 2: I am a collector, and understand the value of certain things. OP MUST repay the full amount. And the son needs to be punished, and made to repay the full amount. For OP to understand, how about I take their most expensive bit of clothing and cut it into pieces, and then give it back. It's the same right? Or take their car, and pull it apart and return it in a big box. It's still the same, right? The brother did NOT overreact. If it was me, he police would be involved straight away AND OP would be getting a replacement. Oh and OP is still standing by the son, even though they know he stole it TO sell. What's next, OPs wedding bands go missing? Good luck with your criminal son.

[@talonsage954]

FIFTEEN AND HE TOOK IT OUT OF THE PACKAGE??? He gets arrested. Edited to Add: OMG, it was premeditated??? Go Dad for making him face legal consequences.

[@mbyerly9680]

Boba Fett has his own new series. That figurine would have been worth a small fortune now.

[@kreuger2062]

OH MY GOD, when you said boba fett figure I started shaking, that "toy" is valed at approximately $185,000 👁👄👁

[@threeducks157]

Here is a story to lighten up the mood: some months ago i was standing next to fiancee who was sitting in the couch watching tv, my phone was stitting on the side table and a notification went off, fiancee glanced at it and a few seconds later BLAM a left hook to my manhood... after a few seconds my spirit returned to my body and i managed to squeak out "why?" Then she shoves my phone in my face with what appeared to be a pair of boobs. I understand her reaction with hormones and all after seeing that, but i was innocent lol, i opened the discord message and it was a damn meme my brother sent of a tree with tumors thar look like boobs...

[@rqstuv9336]

Damn... Did she apologize later?

[@threeducks157]

@Rqs Tuv yea she didnt even meant to hit me it was a knee jerk reaction

[@rqstuv9336]

@@threeducks157 Glad to hear that, also congrats on getting married.

[@sharontai6477]

Oh God.. I laughed so hard on this.. What you expected man.. I would have do the same when I see boobs on my hubby phone too.. Action first speak later.. 😂

[@carolroberts4614]

Your fiancee certainly sounds like someone you need on your side!!

[@superkingoftacos2920]

Story 2: I was floored to find out the son was 15. He definitely should have known better.

[@carolemoores2480]

Story 1: what a woman! Well done!

[@champslim]

Story 2: I was praying the son didn't open it. PRAYING

[@lucaswinsor4469]

Well, if he hadn't opened it, it's probable the brother would have taken the item back without trouble.

[@Love2Banime]

The son did open it

[@lucaswinsor4469]

@@Love2Banime Yes, we know.

[@thecookinestkid401]

Mark, I totally felt your annoyance and my own "eyeroll impulse" when the second OP used the words "...but we're family..." 😑😓🙄😤 That guy seriously needs to spend more time on Reddit and be referred to AAAAAALLLL the stories of notions of "family". Particularly, when it is being used as a cop out by cowards and morons who think it is perfectly okay to steal, cheat, lie to and deceive their relatives. Afterwards, I guarantee a surprised pikachu face on the horizon! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@egalitarian2207]

I’m so grateful for the vid! I am on my way back from visiting family, and just drove over deception Pass in Washington state. It’s one of my favorite places. Much appreciation for you and the scenery from this Seattleite!

[@wheelsndealz]

punish that son twice. once for being a criminal. and again for being a dumb criminal. If you're gonna take the time to research the item you're gonna steal 1. you don't leave said research where it can be found. 2. you don't ruin said item making it worthless.

[@TonySamedi]

If you're gonna be bad, at least be good at it. Honestly that cracked me up so much, it's like something out of a movie. "I'm gonna steal the Mona Lisa, let me disguise it by painting a goatee on it!"

[@skeltonslay8er781]

Thinking the same thing about the boba get figure mark. I don’t collect them, and I wasn’t a kid when that figure was on the market, but I know the exact one you’re thinking of

[@yandereskitty]

Also number 2. As a fellow collector, I would charge as well. It's not about the fact that it's a toy. It's a collection item. The son, 15 or not, stole it. If you enable him and don't do the right thing. You'll never teach him right from wrong.

[@gcarr1089]

Story 1 - love OPs dad. Wish every dad was like him.

[@quarterknight3572]

Ya know what, the OP in that second story I have to give them props. I wasn't expecting the kid (who was actually 15? I pictured some little 8 year old sneaking off to nab a toy originally) to actually face any consequences but at least the OP didn't play the "bUt FaMiLy" card to try to get him out of anything, especially when they found out how conniving the son was. I understand trying to protect your child and also not understanding someone else's hobby. There's plenty of people out there who if they explained how much they spent on Warhammer or Comic Books or MTG or Action Figures they wouldn't get it but they should've tried to respect their brother a bit more originally.

[@amandaparei]

I’m honestly surprised his renters insurance is going to pay for something like that. Usually collectibles aren’t covered or get replaced with actual cash value, which would not be much. He could have bought separate insurance for collectibles which would cover it for replacement value, so that is possible, but that wouldn’t be on his renters insurance. Before anyone asks, I sell Renters and other P&C insurance for a living. Yes, every insurance company has it’s own contracts, so again it’s possible, but very unlikely. Edit: Many people don’t realize what is and isn’t covered by their insurance. I recommend reading your contracts so you aren’t blindsided(usually there is a section of what is covered, but also a separate section that are exclusions, read them!) and research if you can get better coverage elsewhere. Car, Home, Renters, Umbrella, check them all!

[@KE-hr4sb]

Last Story: "I'm not here to give some apology to a bunch of internet strangers for how I acted or seek validation. I'm here because I feel that for myself I need to admit my own wrongs and move on to a better place." Yep. Still got work to do, OP. Blaming a bunch of internet strangers whose advice and opinions YOU asked for when they didn't sing your praises and be your own personal echo chamber, shows there just might be more soul searching that needs to be done. =P

[@melanellie_art]

? I don’t get it? He didn’t say he blames the comments, he said he was wrong and admits it…? He thanked the comments for the wake up call…

[@karendaniel620]

Story 2: I wasn't surprised kid planned it. All the clues were there. He was just too dumb to fully research collectibles or to realize uncle had security cameras. Also, guess he didn't count on nerds noticing when something is missing.

[@JRMAV1]

Story 2, he keeps calling everything his brother does “nerdy”. He’s an AH and looks down on his brother. But at least he realizes his son is an idiot and a criminal.

[@BritInvLvr]

When my son was 19 he did a very bad thing. I’m not saying what. He had been making bad decisions for a couple of years, getting high and driving intoxicated, went to the service to hopefully clean up his act but got kicked out for getting high. He came to live with me but continued getting high and letting girls in my house. I kicked him out. Soon after he got arrested. His dad and I decided not to help him. He had to use a public defender and wasn’t bailed out. Believe me I cried my eyes out. He was given six years. All through that time, I wrote to him, visited him and let him I was there. When he got out, he couldn’t live with me anymore so he went to live with his paternal grandmother. She told the rules and he lived by them. He rode a bike to college and work. Worked his way up to be financially independent (though he still helps out his grandmother). It’s been over 20 years from that horrible day I got that call and now he’s happily engaged and is everyone’s favorite (grandson, brother, cousin). As ashamed as I was 20 years ago, I so proud of how he turned his life around. Parents need to let their children feel the effects of their mistakes. It’s hard as hell, I know.

[@UzumakiDonnoHinata]

Oh hi, Mark! New quarter started the other day and my first lectures were yesterday. I'm already tired lol. Much love!

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

Sounds like OP and his wife have raised a criminal. Good job. lol

[@LmaoMoni]

I feel bad for laughing but OP 1 is funny 💀💀💀 “woken by a vulva” LMAO

[@Dragonemperess]

S1: 10/10 Diamond Spine on this Woman!!! DAMN!!! A f**king inspiration!

[@fakeaccount12345]

Loved that first story so much! Thanks Mark.

[@Icalasari]

Story 2 - "Well police and suing is going a bit far, I don't think a court would see him favourably for suing because a 5 year ol-15. 15 years old? Ok that shit should know way better by that age" Suing is still too far - ask for a payment plan instead if need be since OP can't afford it But police to scare the kid may be warranted wtaf EDIT: Not excusing any of it - Even if the son was 5, I'd still say payment plan needed. The brother deserves to get the full value

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hey you yes you remember to take care of yourself gosh darn it, you are always valid, and I love you and care about you so please take care of yourself 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@eliability]

Good evening everyone! My pup says hellooo ☺️

[@lILunaticaIl]

Ive had a very stressful day, thank you for keeping me company as i try to fall asleep :)

[@user-fl1hd1zr1d]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 when you said it was a picture of a puss and not the meowing type I holler at the TV lmao😆😆😆😅😅🤣🤣🤣😂

[@Tijggie82]

Story II, good parent, ngl. Not afraid to let his son face consequences for what he did.

[@k8mcawesome]

I soooo love when I see these videos in my notifications!

[@Mewse1203]

Be kind, be safe and take care of yourself. Have a great day. Kids about to leave for the weekend...

[@KittenUndercover]

Way to go dad in story 2. He did the right thing in the end considering the sons motivation. Since he’s 15 the record should be sealed or expunged after he turns 18 as I don’t believe stealing something for $2200 is considered grand theft but hopefully it’ll scare the kid into not being a criminal for life.

[@joaolima7131]

Idk, it still sounds like he didn't actually learned anything, I can see him Rolling his eyes after reading the judgment, because of how he speaks of his brother.

[@TheHellsHobbit]

#2 OP needs to repay the full value, get a loan and have your son get a job and repay it.

[@KCCAT5]

Good for that father having his kid arrested that "kid" needs to learn accountability and he needs to learn you can't do stuff like that like breaking the law good on that father

[@GabrielleHayes1921]

ALWAYS have the proof before you confront them, they will delete it immediately and it'll be your word against theirs and you need that proof to get out and hopefully get full custody

[@itsjustmaddisen]

I wouldn’t let the nephew back into my place ever again because he could “accidentally” break something or steal something else. Hell no.

[@kaydwessie296]

Story 2 I was like "This seems extreme for stupid kid activities" then OP said the kid is FIFTEEN. He knows better. That bastard is getting a job at McDonalds ASAP if I'm his mom lmao

[@Sascha-bf1kw]

Story 1: First he was like nooo you are mean and crazy and then nooo I dont want you to get hurt, what a loser.

[@arleneroberts8886]

Take care of yourself and your child, don’t let his lies make you hard against other men.

[@vanessasorth4449]

Don't understand how these things can be so much. How can they get so high.

[@AkiraAlexisSoyra]

That "kid" knew fully well what they were doing, I mean like come on it's only 3 years from him turning into an adult... That "little s" really does deserve to be held responsible...

[@Lillypop93]

Oooh the drama this one's gonna be good that title is spicy

[@katiesmith2031]

Mark thanks for the video hope you and poppy are having a wonderful evening goodnight and sweet dreams

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Sleep well m8 💜💜🤗🤗

[@katiesmith2031]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 Thank you broken I will. Hope you are having a wonderful evening goodnight and sweet dreams

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 np m8💜💜🤗🤗

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

Scrolling through comments before loging off for the night... **Picks up Katie and uses her like a golf club** FOUR!!

[@katiesmith2031]

@@JohnSmith-xq1pz 😲😱😭 why can't you just say goodnight like a good person

[@paulahowlett1043]

Story one, I'd love an update

[@marleneperry6972]

May she find a strong and loving future mate, whom is her equal.

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark. Stay safe please. PEACE

[@stephaniestewart7217]

Hey Mark! I've been lurking for a while. Love you're videos. Keep it up!

[@amberleeannalee1999]

Dads responsible to pay for 💯 of it. Take money from his college savings. 15 is old enough to be held responsible

[@Siinwu]

2nd story, Sadly OP learned nothing and its gonna repeat it self, cause guess what, your kid learned this from somewhere and since you don't even value your own brother any thought I'm quit sure the son learned to shit on people and take what he wants, from OP. /smh.

[@lee5527]

I was so shocked at how old the boy was in story two. 15?! He's way more than old enough to know better!!

[@fireflyexposed]

Story 2 - now that is a good father. The kid needs to learn consequences and as the severity of the situation escalated, so did the consequences. Well done dad.

[@yandereskitty]

I will never understand why, when folks get pregnant. The spouses will think, well I won't be getting any for a while. I better go find someone to bang. Its like.... Why?? Does a person being pregnant suddenly make them any less of a person. No it doesn't. Who was the one that got them pregnant. ( meaning it was on the guys part too) I feel so bad for op.

[@carolroberts4614]

My ex husband did this! It took me a long time to disentangle, because we had a young child, as well as the one on the way. He refused to leave, and I couldn't because we were in a council house, and had no money to move with( this was 40 years ago) These stories being it all back though, even after so many years!

[@pansprayers]

Well, he'd been cheating for long before OP got pregnant. He just used the pregnancy for air cover.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

My thoughts exactly! Who says sex stops once you become pregnant? I heard stories about couples making love/having sex during pregnancy. And good for them. In any case, you're absolutely right. Pregnancy doesn't make you less than. And those type of cheaters are too selfish and immature to even be in a relationship, much less have children.

[@nuttmare9438]

Paused, I'm sorry. inspirational pictures and talking about a snap of a cheeseburger ! 🍔. urrrrm 😳 OP sounds like the classy "steak at home" type while the husband prefers "over processed" What a meat show and a total joke! Leave them to it OP and live your BEST life. My takeaway from this is being strong and not standing for nonsense and the father's quote. True inspiration

[@justozzy5559]

Pretty glad the dad in story 2 decided to let the consequences fall hard on his teen. Actions have consequences and you need to learn that before adulthood