Wholesome Reddit Stories With Green Flag Energy

[@louisejohnson6057]

Honestly, I think more people should be randomly thanking Keanu Reeves for no particular reason.

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

Both he and Dolly Parton need to be thanked at ALL times even if they aren't technically involved

[@ShelbythePlain]

​The internet's patron saints honestly​@@DustinPoynterVideos

[@kristie825]

​@@DustinPoynterVideosIndeed they do 💚

[@phaedrapage4217]

​@@DustinPoynterVideos YES! They both know how blessed they are and do a lot to spread it around. Exceptional humans!

[@waitwhat1029]

​@@DustinPoynterVideos...lil post mortem thanks to Mr Rogers for us old folks. Our tv dad was epic. ;)

[@pegitamg9716]

My son is gay. No problem with that at all. His brothers are fine with it too. In high school friends of his were coming out and being disowned. We don't have much. What we have to offer these guys is a place to sleep and shower, unconditional acceptance and a friendly face when they need it. Over the years we've had 6 young people (there are gay women too!) stay with us and watched them get through their life in high school. They are to a one incredible people! Don't throw away family. We need to support each other

[@missnaomi613]

🙏❤🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

Family is not just blood. I don't know about you, but I wish I could be a father to all of these young people who are rejected by their parents.

[@anniktoukanchery]

❤❤❤

[@alexia3552]

I’m about to sob do you know you literally saved their lives? Thank god for you. YOU are what’s right in the world. Thank you, so much.

[@MiscBains]

I wish so many wonderful things upon you, friend.

[@Bepetoni]

The dad's writing is SO British. I like "chuffed". Makes me think of a happy cat in the sun.

[@MantleAkita]

Well, tigers when happy do make a noise that is called "Chuffing". So I feel it comes from there :)

[@Molly-Pop]

I had never thought of it that way but that's a lovely way to put it ❤ I'm going to start using 'chuffed' more often

[@hannah51238]

Ha! Was just going to say. He's 100% British

[@katsheare]

Yep, from uni to flat to being at mine. I'm guessing somewhere in the west. So VERY Brit.

[@hannah51238]

@@katsheare chuffed did it for me 🤣 probably northern as well🥰

[@AuDHD_Mom]

When I was a server, all the homeless people got sent to my section because I usually worked the back section or counter. I would buy them a cup of coffee as refills were free, and they could camp out as long as they wanted as long as we didn't need the booth. I would be left notes of kindness, drawings, and little trinkets by these guests. No human being should have to be turned away just because they are unhoused.

[@TriXJester]

Story 2: My mother literally started dropping hints by talking about gay celebrities and things like that, like when it was annouced that Lance Bass and Michael Turchin got married she would gush about it and then turn to me and go "Well I just think thats swell"

[@phaedrapage4217]

That's so sweet

[@TriXJester]

@@phaedrapage4217 I can consider this sweet now, at the time as a young teen it made me sweat like a criminal at a police convention lool

[@samuelswihart4285]

I remember when one of my best friends told me he was bisexual and had a crush on me during our first year of high school when we met. He said he understood if I didn't want to be his friend anymore. I looked at him stunned at first but said something like, "What was it that got you crushing on me? My eyes or my smile?" That got us both cracking up. We hung out yesterday celebrating his 27th

[@qdkdicja10]

⁠​⁠@@TriXJesterThat is so sweet and hilarious… in hindsight! Your reply had me cracking up, dude, because I understand that feeling haha.

[@jstu8]

That’s adorable

[@Hakumeiun]

I used to work at a pizza in a town with a lot of unhoused and underfed people. But the town also had rules about just giving away leftover food, which meant we had a ton of food waste we could not legally distribute to people who needed it most. The owner of the store didn't like that, so at the end of the night, we would "throw away" all the cancelled and unclaimed pizzas by nicely stacking them in the general vicinity of the dumpsters (but not actually near the dumpsters. Just close enough for plausible deniability.) They were always gone by the next morning. I think about that a lot. Dude was the best boss I ever had and impacted me so much more than I could have ever expected

[@safaiaryu12]

That was a man who used his power for good. I desperately hope he never got in trouble for that.

[@Hakumeiun]

Me too. He owned two or three different stores and did it at all of them. No joke, he changed my life for the better and gave me the confidence to find myself a better life. I hope he's doing better than ever

[@safaiaryu12]

@@Hakumeiun That's really awesome. Seems like a genuinely good person.

[@cavemanjoe79]

I believe there’s an old unspoken rule that farmers were supposed to leave ten percent of their crops in the field for homeless people or travelers to have something to eat.

[@Hakumeiun]

@@cavemanjoe79 I love that! It'd be wonderful to see something like that normalized in cities

[@gregorydery]

KZbin recommended this to me 49 seconds after it was uploaded. Thank you, KZbin. And thank you, Dustin Poynter, for adding a little bit of positivity to this platform.

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

TYSM KZbin! And thank you for being here!

[@playground2583]

mine came an hr later 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@haplessasshole9615]

While some reddit readers revel in anger and righteous indignation at human stupidity, Dustin grieves for the stupidity. He quite often celebrates The Good Guys, which is great. I love to see his joyous, mock-balletic leaps and spins. He's a hoot. He's also one smart guy. He has carved out quite a niche for himself with his ginormous flags and often-hilarious takes on stories.

[@denelian116]

Right?

[@MaliaMydnight]

I keep telling people about Dustin. People make reaction content all the time, but he made an absolutely amazing niche on it. It helps that he's a wonderful person with an absolutely fantastic sense of humor. I'm so proud of him, and I'm a huge fan. If I could hit the "join" button and be a monetary supporter, I would. (My husband's job might be going on strike, so we might be screwed 😮‍💨) Much love!! ❤❤

[@LilRoseMadder]

Dustin, I was very good friends with a guy I worked with. We were just friends since I was involved with someone else. We broke up, I lost my job, and my apartment the same week. The next week was my birthday. I called him because he was the only one who could possibly cheer me up. That was 38 years ago. He’s still my best friend, not to mention my darling husband.

[@jujuoof174]

Aww❤

[@michaelgriggs395]

Congrats to you and him.

[@dominique8233]

Chuffed is a lovely word, short and happy. Faff is also a well used and brilliant word. It says all it needs to.

[@fdm2155]

Both are very British, imo 😃

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

Honestly I wanna start using them

[@tm6408]

If you search "little man is chuffed" there is an adorable meme about a bunny delighted with the rug his owner just got him. I already loved the term "chuffed," but even more now that the first thing that comes to mind is a happy bunny. 🐰

[@SuperAH1985]

I looked them up and now too want to be the goofy U.S. resident who uses British terminology.

[@Moondragon1821]

Thanks to a British youtuber I used to watch, I saw "faffing about" ALL the time.

[@sherylpehr2702]

Our sweet niece recently told our ultra conservative Roman Catholic family that she is engaged to her "roommate". This was the first time she'd told the family that she was gay. She was shocked when literally everyone was excited for her, especially our 97 year old matriarch! We love our children and want them to be the best version of themselves. Welcome to the family Aslana!

[@Hooperjz78]

❤ that's so wonderful! Congrats to her and Asiana! Lovely to have such a family 🎉

[@cristlejohnson4900]

I know a Catholic priest who told off his whole congregation in a homily because they were being rude to an LGBT member.

[@silverpact1008]

Love is love. Nothing wrong with homosexuality. I've never met long-term traditional religious families who shunned LGBT members. It's always single family units, or extremely evangelist individuals/couples. It wasn't even a publicly shunned thing in the church until the schism.

[@reneephaneuf3858]

My uncle recently announced to our very Roman Catholic family that he and his long time boyfriend were getting married. While everyone else was clapping and cheering, my five year old daughter leaned over to me and said "Can boys marry boys?" I told her yes, and that girls could also marry girls. She paused, then started beaming and said "I'm going to marry Isla (her best friend) then". I told her as long as Isla was cool with it, then I was happy. It makes me happy thinking that maybe my daughter will grow up not being afraid to be herself to her family, because she won't know any different.

[@samuelwoods164]

This is great…. My best friend is a gay woman and as a result I have a lot of female friends who are gay and I’ve heard more than one story of families not initially or at all being supportive of their sexuality and it’s painful to hear and as an extremely empathetic person it has been very hard to hear indeed and this story brought a tear to my otherwise closed off emotional eye. Thank you for sharing and I hope you are both doing great xx

[@LadyBrilxa]

I love Green flag stories!!! The "Demure" and "Keanu Reaves" killed me 🤣

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

HEY THANKS!

[@denelian116]

​@@DustinPoynterVideos how _were_ you using demure? Then we can tell you how it was correct 😎🤣

[@Nerobyrne]

I swear to all the gods if a woman ever calls me "demure" I'm never speaking to her again. Thankfully I'm the exact opposite, so it will never happen 😂

[@LadyBrilxa]

@@Nerobyrne That reply wasn't very demure 😆

[@Nerobyrne]

@@LadyBrilxa thanks 😁😉

[@Raven_Luna_Tick]

If no one else has done it, someone should wave a green flag for you, for all the positivity you spread Dustin.

[@jennfeeley1410]

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

[@missnaomi613]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@dianeatpeace337]

🟢🟢💚🟢🟢 🟢🐸💚🐸🟢 🟢🟢💚🟢🟢

[@katmac5609]

I agree 100% re:green flag However, I do love Dustin's sense of humor & red flags at times.

[@aveleedeleon7694]

Awww you’re sooo sweet. The internet should take notes! It’s cool to be kind💞

[@ShePudding]

I love these stories. I’ve actually unsubbed from other storytime/ tea channels after realizing how self-righteous and negative they could be, twice a day, every day. The stories were interesting, but the hosts were quite toxic. Never thought about it until I stumbled on this content. This channel is a nice balance, with a funny honest guy who isn’t looking down on anyone from on-high. You rock Dustin!

[@itsmephil2255]

Watch his eyes....you can see him tear up with the stories I know how he feels

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

@@itsmephil2255 These stories do get me emotional at times. I definitely cried in this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6LLhah6jrutaa8

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

THANK YOU! I just can't constantly post negative/drama stuff. No hate to those channels who do of course, this is just for me personally. Really appreciate you being here!

[@itsmephil2255]

@@DustinPoynterVideos dude, as iv gotten older, iv gotten more emotional, I'm 53 and watch some videos with tears rolling down my face and I'm not embarrassed to say

[@availanila]

Don't I know it! Even my brother and mother adore him, that's Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z (three whole generations). He's pretty unproblematic.

[@Zardox2]

A friend/roommate "came out" to me. This was back in the mid 80s, so things were much more difficult for my gay friends. Also... bible belt... so... Anyway, she didn't know how to start, but wanted me to know because she was living at my place and didn't want to hide her girlfriend from me. She started with, "I have to tell you something, but I don't know how. I'm scared you'll kick me out..." My response was, "Ok... step by step. Did you kill someone?" "... uh... no." "Do you PLAN to kill someone, and will need my help hiding the body?" (obviously I was being sarcastic to make a point) "OH... NO!" "Ok then. Are you dying?" "... um... no..." "Then it whatever it is, we can deal with it." She says, "It's just... you should know... I'm gay." I looked her in the eyes and said, "No shit. But what was the thing you were scared to tell me?" Her eyes looked up in surprise, and said "That was it... I'm gay." Me, "Oh. Well... that wasn't so bad. Bring ***** [her girlfried] to dinner one night. I'd like to get to know her better." That was the most EPIC hug I ever got! I kept her secret (she wasn't ready to be "all the way out") And, although we have lost touch over the decades, I still think of her often, and hope her life is wonderful.

[@happy2bhere818]

I like how you made it not so awkward for your friend. 😂 Cheers 🍻

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

Whether she has had a wonderful life or not, you definitely brought some joy to it. I'm sure that she thinks of you too.

[@samanthac.349]

I laughed at “No shit.” Clearly, you picked up on it and didn’t mind having a gay roommate at all. You’re a good friend. Btw, have you tried finding her on social media? I wouldn’t be shocked if she was on FB.

[@SMGTTOWN]

​@@samanthac.349 It usually turns out that family members knew since said person was a child, and friends already figured it out 😅

[@erikalynn1981]

With so much negativity in the world, it's heartwarming to hear these stories. They definitely put a smile to my face. Watching you run thru a park with a flag helps 😂

[@DustinPoynterVideos]

I AM HERE FOR THE PEOPLE!

[@erikalynn1981]

@@DustinPoynterVideos and we thank you.

[@danaburr3296]

Honestly as someone who had a terrible dad, everytime I see dads being good to their kids it heals my heart ❤

[@maryjane4432]

I love and miss my father so much, it makes me so sad when I hear people who didn’t have the best/any dad in their lives. I’m so sorry.

[@anniktoukanchery]

True ❤

[@danaburr3296]

@@maryjane4432 It's ok. If it makes you feel any better I'm in thearpy and slowly working on the healing process and he no longer has a hold on my life. I'm glad your dad was good to you and I'm sorry for your loss ❤️

[@AspienWaifu]

Right? I told my own father about what was happening to me at the hands of my mom and it never stopped, no one came to save me, but it still makes me feel incredibly happy and emotional when I hear stories about the complete opposite. I hope you’re doing well ❤

[@anniktoukanchery]

@@AspienWaifu ❤

[@Evie-e3h]

The first 2 stories are all people not intending to do anything that could hurt the other person and it’s heartwarming there’s people so gentle with those close to them. Just love the tenderness all of those people have.

[@hails1136]

as a queer youth myself, the dad in the second story is doing absolutely everything right. he's respecting his son's right to privacy while also making it clear and opening up a dialogue without forcing his son to say anything. that's the kind of support every queer kid needs. and no i'm not crying i just have something in my eye

[@PokéNerd.18]

"Thank you Keanu Reaves for some reason" sent me FLYING into a laughing fit

[@shadowykitty5588]

SAME! 😂

[@downhomesunset]

I prefer Dolly Parton!😂

[@shadowfryarwolf]

YES! ALWAYS THANK KEANU REEVES! I laughed and came right to the comments 😂

[@tammicattron6156]

Being disowned for any reason is the worst and even though it has been years some days still hurt so much it hurts to breathe! The dad in the one story warmed my heart

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

I wish I could be a dad to all of the people who have been rejected by their parents.

[@sapphymegatron6934]

Sending you love. ❤❤❤

[@MooGuRooKnits-1948]

My baby came out to me when he was 10. The thought of rejecting someone for such an incredibly brave act sickens me, he’s an incredible human 🏳️‍🌈

[@phoenixgirl70]

Yes, love is love. How anyone can turn it into a negative is beyond me, let alone disown someone!

[@user-wi9hv2pb2q]

I can imagine rejecting someone because of who they love. to reject a child is... well, you know what? if you rejected your child because of who they are then you never deserved them anyway.

[@SMGTTOWN]

Brave young man, incredible mother!

[@phoebeeuphoric6522]

I would kill to have my dad and mom be so kind, considerate, and caring. Dad is golden, through and through. I'm glad his son and partner have the dad there for them.

[@nataliaxo6239]

It's truly beautiful and how it should be. I do not have any kids, but I make sure to wear my "Free Sister Hugs" shirt when I go to pride. A little love and chosen family attention could be what they need to keep going on. 😊

[@phoebeeuphoric6522]

@nataliaxo6239 Freaking love that ❤️ god bless you for that. People like you are what makes this world still a nice place.

[@nataliaxo6239]

@phoebeeuphoric6522 thank you! You as well! Everyone deserves love and sometimes we need to choose our own "families" to find it!

[@phoebeeuphoric6522]

@nataliaxo6239 Could not be more in agreement! Sending you a virtual hug lol!

[@nataliaxo6239]

@@phoebeeuphoric6522 sending one to you as well! Keep spreading the love!! We all need it and never know what someone is going through!!🤗

[@Voodoofairy88]

Thank you Dustin. I work in animal rescue & I just got home from a call out at 2am & needed reminded that not all humans are bad. 💜

[@phaedrapage4217]

Thank you for making yourself available at 2am for an animal in need! YOU are a reminder that not all humans suck! 💚💚💚

[@ouchpaw3518]

I agree. I worked at a rescue before, but only for a few months, and it’s tough work. Being available at all time is no small feat, thanks for all you do 💖

[@Voodoofairy88]

@@phaedrapage4217 Thank you 💜

[@Voodoofairy88]

@@ouchpaw3518 Thank you. My grandfather started this place when he got out of the Army in 1974 (same year I was born). My grandma took over when he died in 1990. When I graduated high school in 1992 I bought it from her & bought the abandoned 10 acres behind it from the county. I live on the property & the only that's really changed since grandpa ran it is that we are NOT open to the public.

[@catbatrat1760]

@@phaedrapage4217 this!! ^w^

[@Furball891]

Dude you have no idea how needed these green flag stories are! They are such a good reminder that despite the doomscrolling there is so much good in this world. Thank you for running around the park with the flag!

[@qdkdicja10]

Yeah, so true! I love the green flag story compilation in long-form videos in this channel because A) what you just so eloquently said here, and B) I love this guy’s inputs. Hope you have a great day!

[@RoughStoneRollingLapidary]

13:43 That father! I was crying through the whole story.

[@theecallie]

I worked at a homeless shelter for over 2 years and that last story made me tear up. Most homeless people are not lazy people but bad things have happened and they are struggling to get back on their feet. Thank you so much for sharing that story that manager is an amazing human being.

[@Thealmightysanchez]

Please more green flag stories. The red ones are great in a “teachable moment” kinda way, but the green ones are healing. They soften my heart and I carry that softness for long after the video ends. Thank you for making them

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Last story is a great example of how one small act can change someone’s life for the better. Glad the guy took it and made an effort too❤️ Hope he’s doing well

[@HolldollMcG]

So glad 1st OP had the courage to express his feelings. So happy for them!

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

For real! Even though wife is chronically ill, I wish them the best and longest life together

[@kasiarodkey5149]

Story number two really hit hard. My own father basically forced me to admit to him that I liked both boys and girls, in the best way possible😂 he told me he knows, he’s not stupid, he raised me, and he loves me. No matter what. He also told me he knew that the girl I was “friends” with was my girlfriend and that he likes her. It didn’t work out, but I have an amazing relationship with my dad because of it. Thank you for making my crappy day better Dustin!❤️

[@Fragmented_Mask]

LMAO as a Brit, the commentary on 'chuffed' and 'faff' sounding like Pokemon noises has killed me. You're not wrong.

[@charm3633]

Ok, I love these two. I hope it works out in the long-term for these two cuties. Give me a so-called "beta" guy any day of the week. There's nothing more manly than a man who has emotional intelligence, aren't afraid to show their emotions/cry, has empathy, is kind, and still wants to be a partner who is willing to step up when needed and is happy to let his partner be independent.

[@phoenixgirl70]

Exactly!❤

[@margodphd]

Exactly. This is all just so much more "hot" and "manly" than all the insecure posturing those "alphas" are busy doing daily.

[@nixchelle]

2:04 as much as I love how the story turned out it’s really important to note that just because a person asks you to be sperm donor or surrogate, it does not mean they want to have a child with you or want to have your child

[@nixchelle]

2:58 yeah see, this is what I mean. If she said no, they wouldn’t “have a child together” because that’s not what she’s asking. Whether or not op had feelings for her, that’s not what she was asking

[@PiskeyFaeri]

I've been holding the hand of a dying family member all day today. I *really* need this.

[@gremlingf7132]

I’m sorry to hear that! Be gentle with yourself, okay?

[@PiskeyFaeri]

@@gremlingf7132 Thank you, I'm doing my best.

[@Branwhin]

Please accept this e-hug if you wish it, from the middle of Canada. Been there, done that, it SUCKS. All the best to you and yours.

[@Blueballedchad]

Hope life gets better man

[@drowsyfloof]

gentle reminder to take care of yourself during this difficult time 🥺🫶🏻 i'm sorry for the situation and wish you and your family all happiness

[@ashleyp9567]

The story of the father getting clean hits me in the feels. 2 weeks ago I lost my brother to addiction and to see someone get well for their child and stay sober just makes me happy ❤

[@IaMRedeemed74]

I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@stargazingskeleton5917]

Who's here for the wholesome Green Flag Guy?❤

[@itsmephil2255]

Honey roasted

[@acujenpete]

Meee!!!!!🎉❤

[@Hitch227]

100%

[@missnaomi613]

💚💚💚

[@funkijote]

It's a trip how tears/strong emotions seem to work, where if you unlock them, even with overwhelmingly positive emotion, all the rest comes out too.

[@tricitymorte1]

That second story made me cry. My best friend from preschool was gay. I knew before he figured it out. He didn't tell anyone when he did realize it because he was afraid someone would let it slip to his mom. He was scared she would kick him out. When he finally told me, I smiled and told him I already knew, and he looked so relieved. And I never told his mom. I was just happy he knew he could trust me, and that I would still love him, no matter what.

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

Being a safe space, is so important. You are awesome!

[@sarahblohm361]

As someone who met many homeless people in my career the story of the new manager & the homeless guy made my day. Something I heard over & over was that they were fed up of being invisible to many folk. So something as simple as going to introduce herself & shaking his hand….she probably had no idea how much that meant to him ❤

[@laurelduvall9092]

It's such a relief to actually hear positivity online. Thanks for elevating and celebrating it!

[@taylorbrooke780]

People hate on us recovering addicts so hard but a lot of the time, we have some of the kindest hearts and I know that we have, unequivocally, overcome more than a person should have to in order to change, and through our addictions. I love your videos dude. LOVE THEM! They are either hilarious or just really sweet. Or both.

[@Sorchia56]

I absolutely love these! My eyes were sweating, that father has so much unconditional love and respect for his phenomenal son. 💚💚💚💚

[@alexablackheart]

The dad and his son hit home so hard. I came out to my parents when I was young and it didn't go well. I later came out again at a later age, sadly after I lost my parents and my adopted parents were so incredibly supportive and so kind. It was such a beautiful circle for me, my mum's last words to me before she was permanently hospitalized and I didn't see her was I love you, whoever you may be or become and that meant so much to me. I have no anger towards my mum and my step dad not accepting me coming out to me as a child, but my mum sat by that to me has stayed with me my entire life. Great job on that dad 🫂❤️

[@RelentlessSoul]

I don't know if you'll ever see this comment, but here's a story. I grew up with a lot of red flags in childhood that seeped into adulthood. This channel has changed me and I cannot thank you enough. Your voice, the stories, and getting to finally see what life should be like with green flags is gold for me. I want to be the green flag for those I love. I love listening to your voice - it just calms me and seriously helps me fall asleep. You, sir, are a good human being and I wish the world were filled with more people like you. Keep being you!

[@bridgethockney2303]

And you keep being you! Just the fact that you want to be better than how you were treated shows what a warrior you are! You've got this! ❤️

[@charlii_the_angel]

Honestly that dad is just incredible wonderful man ❤😊

[@dillsha9599]

As a British person I am absolutely chuffed to bits by your appreciation of our words.

[@quothap]

Story 1 is so sweet and so sad. Reading between the lines, her ovarian cancer has come back, and she's going back for more surgeries.... which are highly unlikely to be curative. I'm so glad that the OP confessed his love, so they can spend this time together, but it makes me teary all the same.

[@a.c.6601]

I’m only a little more than halfway through the video, at the part where you’re describing British words like Pokémon sounds. I am laughing and delighted, two things I was NOT experiencing an hour ago (in fact, I was bawling at the state of the world). While those things exist, it’s also nice to have a belly laugh or a recognition of another person’s empathy, and it’s why I have watched your videos every night for the last few nights before I go to bed. It’s a lovely palate cleanser and a reminder that one can hold sadness and joy simultaneously. Thanks for being a bright corner of the internet, Dustin!

[@amandah2866]

I love these stories. I commend you for running around a public park with the flag despite having social anxiety. I couldn't do it. The second story was my favourite because the poster reminds me of my own dad. I'd be willing to bet he still doesn't realise how much of an amazing dad he is, he likely still blames himself for being absent at first. He got clean for his kid, became a single dad to get his son out of a bad situation (like my dad did for me), supported his son in everything, was totally cool with having a gay son, allowed the boyfriend to stay during COVID and then opened his heart to another hurting "child". I don't know a better description for a father.

[@littleolmee]

Friends usually make good life partners. My hubby & I have been friends since kindergarten. We were never anything but friends until we were 20. We started dating & decided 6 months into dating we wanted to marry. Not like we needed a long drawn-out relationship when we'd been close friends for 15yrs at that point. We've been married 34yrs this year. We are still best friends.

[@asunbeam5479]

that second story had me weeping with secondhand love

[@heatherlowe7330]

Same, what a great dad ❤️

[@joeyk5]

Fantastic dad

[@princessmorgan5444]

That Dad was such a wonderful man, his son and his boyfriend are lucky to have him.

[@whiteswanlilly4119]

Every time some guy brings up being and Alpha, i giggle because i think of the Omegaverse. That first guy is so lovely and sweet. The dad cleaning himself up and loving his son and partner was beautiful. That manager was an angel!!!! Thank you for reading and reacting to these.

[@GrimlyYours]

Same wrt "alphas" 😅😂 What a joke!!

[@matthewcharles9813]

That last story is such a good example of how some people just need a little help and a chance to get back on their feet.

[@versatilefaerie]

I also live in the "Bible Belt", I came out to my mom and while she supported me, she immediately told me to not tell my dad. As I got older and he said things more openly around me, I found out just how much he felt about "the gays". He was "fine" with "them" as long as they didn't "come around his family". I was so glad I took my mom's advice and never told him. It hurt to hear what he said though, it changed how I looked at him as a person.

[@lauridorrance1305]

That really sucks VersatileFaerie. . .

[@michellehaws8230]

That dad story made me just cry. As a southern, Mormon mama, when my oldest came out I had to make adjustments in my thinking but I love my kids and have become the biggest ally for them and others in my community. My heart broke for the partner but I’m so glad he had somewhere safe now.

[@rebeccasiobhan]

That first one though 😭😭😭 I don’t know these people but I love them so much and wish them lifetimes of happiness together!!! ❤

[@rebeccasiobhan]

But the second too 😭 you just find the best stories ❤

[@samanthamccoy15]

"Thank you Keanu Reeves for some reason!" I love him and he seems like such a wholesome dude. So it fits. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@magita1991]

One of the more wholesome celebs out there.

[@Stuff_I_Watch]

Second story is clearly British!! Chuffed (chuffed to bits) = super happy Faff = something that needs too much effort & isn’t worth it!

[@emilybergevin651]

The man in the 2nd story reminds me of my very green-flag husband, who immediately quit all hard drugs COLD TURKEY the minute he found out he was going to be a father. He's still sober to this day and one of the most dedicated fathers I have ever met or heard of. I'm not the baby-mama, but if we were younger, I do know that if he and I had met while I was younger, I would have had children with him without reservation.

[@MiserieNotMisery]

4:30 “thank you Keanu Reeves 🖐” we all say in unison

[@Meanne77]

tbh, i love your green flags stories. on other channel, i enjoy all the AITA, bridezilla, Karen stories, etc. but on yours, those I enjoy the most are the green ones; i don't know why. Thank you for regularly bringing us positivity on the Internet

[@RavenMistwolf]

I really like that you’re like “gently press the subscribe button” and you don’t yell at us the whole time. It’s such a nicer energy than a lot of popular KZbinrs. Thank you.

[@JennDepsycho]

#2 deserves a father of the year award - TWO, in fact, for embracing his son's boyfriend as part of the family, probably not long after being rejected by his biological one. I hope that OP in #2 can always be a beacon and an ally for his son's boyfriend. It's so refreshing to see stories like this, the ones that counter the all-too-familiar homophobia that still stubbornly persists in our society. Seeing stories like this is like witnessing society slowly yet surely heal that wicked part of itself.

[@cjphights8324]

I love that he married her even though she was sick statistically people leave relationships when the other is sick it's actually ridiculous how commonly that happens so it's lovely when they do the opposite.

[@bossyheifer]

I'm not crying! Okay, I am, I'm totally crying and I'm loving it! It's so wonderful to hear that good ones are still out there! Love it, keep up the awesome work! :)

[@perpetuallynerdychannel]

The first story brought me so much joy!!!!!!! I want to cry for joy for them!!!!! Im rooting so hard for them!!!!!!

[@Dragon-di1zg]

Chuffed - delighted; pleased; satisfied. Faff - to make a fuss over nothing. Both are brilliant words.

[@magita1991]

I knew chuffed but not faff. Thanks 😊

[@Algo1]

The first one escalated so quickly (without time references that is) in the best way possible. Very happy for them.

[@UniCornisss]

5:13 it brokeeee :(!!

[@witchskee]

Dude, what you said about a lot of restaurant managers being on weird power trips is so true. My dad used to be one of the managers--bar manager--at a restaurant (an exception to this power trip statement, lol), but his best friend at the time was the GM. HE was a menace. Employee turnover was crazy high because of how stressed everyone was walking on eggshells around him--including my dad, his supposed best friend--since they could never tell when GM was gonna be chill and friendly or when he was going to start screaming and belittling people for not doing their jobs properly (even though they were, he was just weirdly uptight for no reason seemingly at the drop of a hat). Eventually my dad couldn't take it anymore and walked out, just quit on the spot one day. It effectively ended their friendship, and once my dad--the buffer between the GM and rest of the staff--was gone, everyone started leaving in droves, including the other managers. Lol The sad part is that aside from his bouts of rage and tyranny, he was an excellent manager. The restaurant ran like a well-oiled machine and was number one in the company for several years because of him. He's unfortunately just an asshole with a hair trigger temper...

[@MermaidMakes]

My husband and I were online friends for years. We met through an artists discord. We both had major feelings for each other but didn’t want to ruin what we had, just like the first story. We talked for hours on video chat and voice chat every single night. On days he had work, I yearned for his company. He was the last person I heard going to sleep, and the first person I heard waking up. Finally, he told me. I also went pale and shaky and I had to sit down because I had been standing with my phone doing things around my apartment while we talked. I told him I felt the same way. We have been married for 4 years and have known each other for almost 10! He is my best friend in the whole world!! I wish that couple all the best!!

[@downhomesunset]

These stories are making me want to tell my best friend about my feelings. We call each other a lot, and your story resonates with me because we are both artists too. We have even said good night and then one of us would call the other back and say I just wanted to hear your voice again. But I’m sooooooo scared…….❤

[@ipacarrollread]

I have never understand throwing your children away for any reason. When my daughters shared who they are with us, we were happy that they felt safe being themselves with us. I love them and we love the women they married who are now part of our family. I am also from the South, the ‘Bible Belt,’ and I know that Jesus would be ashamed of how the supposedly Christian people who live here treat the LGBT community. Jesus didn’t judge the sins so I don’t think Christians are supposed to be judging others. We had multiple people live with us while my kids were in high school because we didn’t judge. For that matter, one of my students (I taught middle and high school) lived with us for five months after her father hit her. We hid her until she got the money together to emancipate herself. The way you treat others says more about you than anything else you do and I want to be remembered as a green flag person. Thank you for your content. I enjoy your videos! 😊

[@kevlarkittens]

Dude, that 'Good People Aren't Dead' shirt is awesome. I just bought two for both me and my bf. He does activities for memory care and is just the best, so sweet, respectful, caring, loving, my ultimate green flag. ❤

[@borealernadelwald]

Ah, that second story made me tear up! I'm also queer (asexual, aromantic and agender - so barely existing, haha), but pretty much only internet strangers know. My father would've probably not been happy - he already called me worthless, because I struggle with depression and anxiety.. but he is gone anyways, so who cares. And my mom is just very indifferent (both parents emotionally neglected me as kid) and I always say that she feels like a stranger that I happen to know all my life, so I don't feel the need to come out to her. She would accept me, of that I'm sure, but I was met with such indifference back when I tried to open up about my mental health, that I don't feel like telling her about myself. Pretty much the only person around me that I've told is one good friend... but I'm not sure how he thinks about it. He's Christian and I did ask him what he thinks about lgbtq+ stuff, but he never answered. One time he just said that he can't really say much, because he is so vanilla. (aka cishet).. but he also said stuff, that he wants to be a good Christian therefore he doesn't think it's not right for men to wear women's clothes and such, pointing to a passage in the bible. I looked that up and a few passages before or after was something about stoning people and razing whole villages that believe in other religions. He isn't violent, but it either means that he does believe in those things and doesn't act on it or he picks and chooses.. and at that point, why not just say he doesn't like men in dresses. (The whole thing was caused by me sending him fan art of a male game character in a dress, which looked amazing imo.) He also had an odd reaction when I told him about my gender dysphoria and wanting to get a breast reduction/top surgery because of that. I do know that he likes and accepts me, but somehow I just don't feel completely understood. It's difficult. I just want to feel truly safe and accepted.. and maybe even loved for once in my life. (Platonical/familial love, since I don't do romance, haha) Okay, that's todays rambling done.. If you have read all this, thank you for your time. And whether you read any of this or not, I wish you all the best & I love you. (If others can hate for no reason, I can love for no reason.

[@CynnabunFaith]

Keep on loving for no reason, I view it as a sign of the strength of an individual in our point in history. With so much easy access and exposure to horrible and negative things that happen, to be able to love freely and without reason despite it all is a wonderful thing; and because of your past experiences I think you're an extra strong and thoughtful person. I wish you acceptance both from other people and yourself in your future, and I wish you the best in your journey. Keep on going, you're doing wonderful ❤

[@margodphd]

Most religious people pick and choose and when their hypocrisy is pointed out - they get angry because it's such a big part of their identity. They often have little - or - nothing else under there and questioning anything makes them fearful. If he's still your friend it means several things - one is that maybe he's grown enough to accept that you can be spiritual without subscribing to ancient values and the second is that you are more important and valuable to him as a friend than a big part of his cultural and moral identity. Cheers to let's just be kind to eachother - for no reason ❤

[@dakotamyers5084]

I'm sorry to hear you've had such distant/dismissive parents. I hope you're able to find more community and support (tho I know it can be scary to search for it). Keep thriving x

[@septanine5936]

the second story hit home for me too. I'm a triple A as well, with one very conservative parent and another that thinks I'm confused. True understanding, acceptance, and emotional safety are hard to come by. Your friend is probably unsure of where he stands. He may be trying to rectify his thoughts/feelings with the bible, but doesn’t agree on some points. It can be a very isolating (in my experience) but finding people you can be yourself with makes it a lot easier. There are people out there who can accept and love you, you just have to find them. I hope things get better for you

[@rinarose9544]

'chuffed' and 'faff' are both very british english words lol. 'chuffed' means super pleased/proud, and 'faff' has a lotta meanings but in this context you could equate it to 'bullshit' or 'nonsense'

[@SheWolfMoon]

I always love your videos. I'm depressed, homeless, feeling hopeless but your videos bring a little brightness to the day. Some hope for humanity when I feel like there is none. Thank you.

[@heatherlowe7330]

I love the red flag stories, but I also love the green flags too! That first story was just beautiful ❤️ The dad in that second story was just awesome. You could practically feel his love for his son radiating from his post 😭 That manager in the last story was wonderful. She didn't just give the homeless man a handout, she gave him a hand up, and helped change his life 😭💖

[@sxybluangel24]

I am NOT CRYING at that second story... I'm so happy that they now have a safe space!!!!! 😭

[@savage.4.24]

This is what I'm saying! I was so lucky as my adopted family were also a safe space. Friends escaped drunk parents abusive parents and one moved in for 5 days until his mother came for him. Sometimes you just need an adult who cares❤

[@AUnicorn666]

11:14 as a queer person I’d suggest celebrating pride month, saying something about how you haven’t made it clear you support that community so that way he knows you are safe

[@heatherreis3276]

Your running around in a feild and spouting cheers to respectful kindness is the physical personification of how I feel. A hopeless romantic.

[@x-istance-is-pain]

2:10 I had to pause because if this isn't end in a love story, I will absofuckinloutly throw this phone an bawl my eyes out 🥺😭

[@conniesewell5740]

SAME!!!

[@Lariiah]

To the first guy with the friend who wants him to be a sperms donor.... *ring, ring, ring* That's the clue phone ringing....ANSWER IT! By the way, I posted before I finished watching 👀 😂😂😂

[@wonderwend1]

Thank goodness your phone survived

[@charm3633]

This daaaaad ❤ he is such a blessing for his son to have in his life

[@dionysus_adores]

He doesn't have one son he got a bonus son

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

@@dionysus_adores Blood alone does not make a family, unconditional love does.

[@Techno_Idioto]

@@TheSnowdogsShorts Not all blood is family, not all family is blood.

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

@@Techno_Idioto true.

[@Emmajen]

This last story made me absolutely sob with renewed hope in humanity. So incredible. ❤ My family has always done humanitarian work, both overseas and in Canada wherever we are living, and it is very close to my heart. What a beautiful story. ♡

[@kandreasworld4374]

My paternal grandma came up to my mom once and said she thought I was a lesbian. My mom's response: "So? So what if she is?" An epic way of handling the situation. 😆

[@chantelvenessa]

Wow what a father. He is so loving and thoughtful.

[@linkin0983]

14:18 A parent who does that isn't a parent at all. They don't deserve being called that.

[@look_see1355]

The first story has added sweetness considering how many men leave their wives when they are sick or get cancer. He was like, "nope, let's get married so you can get on my health insurance."

[@Barakon]

I wonder why don’t people use a yellow flag for neutral or uncertain things, much like a stoplight I think there should be 3 flags. Have a yellow flag as a gif on screen until you decide if it’s yellow or red.

[@itsmephil2255]

That is GENIUS

[@abiestar261]

Amber flags

[@itsmephil2255]

@@abiestar261 👍🏼

[@MaliaMydnight]

This is a great idea!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@cassandrahughes2897]

Starting my day pregnant with my 3rd and last at 6 am, with the green flag guy, and his uplifting videos are my go to ❤

[@erin1569]

Thanks to this channel, I cry tears of happiness far more often than tears of sadness. Thank you Dustin so much for collecting these day-changing stories here ❤

[@xeldrine66]

"Thank you, Keanu Reeves, for some reason," 4:29 Honestly, Keanu seems like one of the nicest actors in hollywood, so he would totally be so happy for the both of them. Also, the line made me chuckle

[@lisastenzel5713]

He is not only one of the nicest actors. He is one of the nicest people on the planet. He loves his job, but hates the fame and the crazy money. He spends most of his paychecks on charity and gifts for the crew. I think I might just fall down to my knees if I should ever cross his path. 🫣🙈 But that might embarrass him. 😂 If anyone should faint meeting him, they are just fine. He would catch them. No doubt 😅

[@violak5099]

Oh no i am actually crying now. The last two stories were just too much. What lovely people.

[@_Cambria_]

I just started seeing your shorts and love them so now i need to go binge your full videos lol thanks for being wholesome as hell, your videos make my day 😊

[@NickSlaten333]

I love your green flag stuff, it genuinely makes me happy and restores just a little faith in humanity every time

[@sabaazareena]

Get honey roasted queens is the straightest affirmation for queer folks that I've ever heard and I love it.

[@Carmay79]

There needs to be a love button for your green flag videos. I laughed, I cried, I was well chuffed at how sober Dad showed his son and partner such respect and kindness.. what a roller coaster!

[@elliepoyer6344]

My work shift is kicking my ass, Bless you for todays video ♥️

[@crisx3358]

'Somewhere over the rainbow. Right guys because gay.' That comment honestly made me smile haha. Fun fact, during the 1940s the phrase 'Friend of Dorothy' began to be used in reference to gay men. Essentially being a secret code to avoid hostility because same-sex relationships were illegal at the time. Also speaking as someone who was disowned by parents for similar reason (bi trans guy instead of gay). Massive props to the dad. That gesture undoubtedly means so much to the son's partner.

[@januarym6511]

I come to visit your channel almost everyday! You’re positivity, and dedication to educating people on how to be a Green Flag! Thank you for bringing a smile to my favorite every time I watch! And…. Your girlfriend gives me smiles too! She’s a gem, like you! Many blessings in return!!!!

[@addylee7496]

"In the beginning, an idiot created idiocy, and you were its first spawn. You built a village for all of your fellow blockheads, but it quickly crumbled because it was built by you. A blockhead." Inspiration is at its highest rn