Husband Pressures Wife To Become Guardian To Niece And Nephew EVEN THOUGH She Never Wants Kids AITA

[@LadyPinkmonsta]

Does your dad know he's got thousands of people around the world wishing him all the best? If not I hope at least you do 💜

[@jackspring7709]

That's a good point. I hope he does pass on all the good wishes, 'though I'm sure he does.

[@randomaccount-dq1jq]

Not just thousands but tens of thousands 💙

[@missluciddreams3472]

So true 💗

[@TheNormExperience]

It must be hard to wrap your head around!

[@missluciddreams3472]

@@salvatorecaspian1292 idc

[@sasakimirai4318]

In story 2, why is the mother so hung up on her daughter, specifically, not keeping their home clean? Like, the son is only a year younger and also lives there. He's a whole ass man who should be helping out around their shared home. The mother says that dishes are always left in the sink and the whole house is messy, but doesn't say shit about what the son does to help out...I'm sensing some major sexism here tbh.

[@LittleGameDev]

my mom and family are the same tbh.

[@Kendy2337]

Ok but even if the som helps out the daughter better be doing the same or she would be basically using him as a maid

[@sasakimirai4318]

@@Kendy2337 well yeah, obviously. i never said the son has to do all the work. i was just saying it was unfair that the mother was only harping on the daughter for the fact that her kids' home isn't clean. she never once mentioned anything that her son does to contribute to his household.

[@melp4111]

I came here to say this too. Sounds like she comes over to pal around with her son and is getting on her daughter for not cleaning up. If daughter is cooking like OP said, surely son can do the washing up? OP didn't provide a list of chores the son does, other than hand over a key so mummy can come round and play maid with a heavy side of guilt trip. Daughter with depression is being pressured to do more and son is getting away scot free. Doesn't pass the smell test.

[@marist6734]

Husband: "I'M THE WINNER SO CLEAN UP LOSER!!!" Wife: comes up with an idea for no mistakes Husband: "YOU ARE TAKING THIS TOO SERIOUSLY!!!"

[@caityjayde96]

I've seen in another video that she's got replies to comments saying that they have a 5 month old baby, too, that she is taking care of all day. Maybe they should add nappy changes to the chore chart. I think if OP should make him choose between the old prizes or using Google Docs to monitor everything, and she should tell him that he doesn't get to have both. He's definitely cheating at their game because he just doesn't want to do dishes anymore. OP is definitely NTA.

[@momintexas4131]

Why is the messy apartment only her daughters mess and not the sons? Why is the poor girl being hounded to clean where the golden boy is not? I mean huh?

[@audreym3908]

OP probably has the "Transformed wife" mentality

[@desireeloveros1055]

@@audreym3908 oh god

[@justfelicitous5109]

I was wondering why no one mentioned that. Why can't the son clean?

[@TheKingOfSpooks]

We don't know if the son cleans or not, the mum seems to overdramatize and it is possible she just didn't mention what her son cleans as she was too busy complain about the daughter.

[@justfelicitous5109]

@@TheKingOfSpooks I guess it's the language she uses, "my daughter doesn't clean their apartment" and "there are dishes around the house that she doesn't put away." As if he can't or isn't responsible for putting away dishes. Id be curious to know if when the daughter cooks, she's cooking for both of them in which case he should be cleaning. But more than likely if this helicopter mom is coming over every day I wouldn't be surprised if she brings him dinner also. The mom is bad but the son is also in the wrong for giving someone a key who is harassing his roommate, whether or not he cleans. I hope the daughter moves farther away soon.

[@Resilient_Sage88]

The controlling mother one: Why is the son not doing anything? How is it only the daughter's responsibility to do chores around the house?

[@audreym3908]

Probably the golden child

[@Valfara770]

@@audreym3908 Or he is just lazy and is totally fine with mum cleaning up after him.

[@pandemoniumglaciers82]

It's this wonderful thing (/s) called misogyny women can be misogynistic as well

[@EclipseSeth]

@@pandemoniumglaciers82 I agree. Usually misogyny is spread the most among women since they are the ones who teach their own children (if they happen to be the housewives) those kinds of values.

[@lrock48]

I bet OP's husband is not the only reason the kids moved out.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 3: husband gamed something, but it wasn't the chores. "He got really upset and asked if I distrusted him that much." I didn't, but I do now ... He got defensive and gaslit OP. He just wants a damn maid and manipulated her using a known deficit she has to do it. What an asshole. Not a good guy at all.

[@15oClock]

It's the old "If this is what you catch, what aren't you catching?"

[@randomaccount-dq1jq]

Start of his true personality coming out now he has tricked her into lowering her guard and now he's knocked her up he does not have to keep up his mask.

[@koolkittykat04]

I kind of think that is reading too deeply into the situation. He is gaslighting OP about the chore board, but I feel like it’s more because he got caught cheating and doesn’t want to be outted with irrefutably proof on the Google Sheets.

[@MmmKayHuuNay]

Exactly he has zero respect or cares for her, but in fact, enjoyed a month of playing and antagonizing her! She needs to leave quickly!

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

Second story: YTA. Are you nuts? Stop controlling your kids. You. Don't. Live. There. This is how you get a child who got NC. You're a boundary stomper and thats disgusting

[@catandrobbyflores]

Isn't ironic that she said the husband was controlling their lives too.

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

@@catandrobbyflores very. Turns out they have 2 controlling parents that procreated to have a doormat and a runaway (because they daughter is DEFINITELY running for the hills the first chance she gets)

[@Tokuijin]

In some fairness, a dirty apartment can be grounds for a future eviction, so I see OP's point but, still, as the rule goes, don't intervene in the kids affairs unless asked, though, if I were Op, I'd remind them to clean (once) but leave the issue and then laugh if they get evicted.

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

@@Tokuijin then let them make their own mistakes! Let them learn that renting means you follow rules! Don't come over and make yourself a nuisance. And she says nothing about eviction, so that isn't her intention. She came at the situation purely from a "me, me, me" standpoint. "I can't think in this space", "I need to clean", "I HAVE to come over everyday because I miss them". She's suffocating her kids because she can't handle no longer having absolute control over them

[@Mewse1203]

@@Tokuijin i don't think I believe her because what she considers dirty didn't ACTUALLY seem THAT dirty. Just a bit untidy maybe. She said it was filthy because she'd leave dishes overnight. Really? That's a ridiculous idea that says to me she has ridiculous standards for cleanliness. She has clothes on the floor? FILTHY! Her laundry is in the basket instead of the dresser? FILTHY!

[@j.graham8068]

"my daughter has a problem keeping their apartment clean." The daughter and the son share an apartment, why is the onus on the daughter alone to clean? And holy moly, talk about controlling! I feel so sorry for that daughter. Depression is bad enough to deal with, but add an interfering parent just makes it worse.

[@bluedragonfly8139]

I'd honestly be thinking about changing the locks. Holy yikes!

[@beautybard]

My nana used to pull that cleaning bs on me and it drove me up the wall. We finally set boundaries. She doesn't come over unless I invite her after I clean so she doesn't have to cringe.

[@MarkNarrations]

How did she take the setting of boundaries?

[@beautybard]

@@MarkNarrations begrudgingly, you can tell she doesn't like it, but she's made her peace with it lol

[@Mewse1203]

"My kids left because their dad is controlling" *proceeds to control her daughter. So, the daughter leaves dishes over night, a not unreasonable thing, and OP can't stand it? You need to let them have their own life. Why is she there every day? God this mom js SO controlling.

[@niyablake]

This is starting sound emotional abuse

[@Russman67]

I'm questioning why the controlling dad wasn't trying to exert his control in the house as well. I mean if he was really controlling then he'd be in the new house too. But all we hear is mom marking territory in her kids' apartment.

[@zerobolt9506]

Hi again Dominic

[@BruinPhD2009]

Yeah, two sentences in, and I was wondering which of the parents was actually the controlling one. Depressed daughter, momma’s boy son, and two nutty parents? What could possibly go wrong?

[@niyablake]

@@BruinPhD2009 I'm not sure if he is a mommas boy or he just not have the fight in him

[@rachelgetsitright632]

I wonder if the daughter who “doesn’t clean” has some OCD where she has to clean only at certain times. Possibly brought on by her parents behaviour through out her entire childhood.

[@kristy6703]

It sounds more like normal young adult stuff to me. Mom is there every single day doing all the chores. Most people (young adults only responsible for themselves) do not do laundry everyday. I would bet mom did both kids laundry together where as daughter probably just does her own. When she needs to. And gets around to cleaning when she feels like it because she can. And brother is on board with it because he has a good thing going. Not under his parents control but still has someone cleaning up after him so he doesnt have to do a darn thing.

[@lilliodhe5enraptured]

I have OCD that functions that exact way. It's about control over your own space, and your own person.

[@TP-bw5jx]

The sound of the vaccuum cleaner makes me want to scratch my ears off and I leave the room or ramp up my earphones.

[@pauldavisjr.3284]

Second OP is stepping over her daughter's boundaries. YTA! The third OP should just do a Google docs for the"game" anyway and see if what she's recording is what is recorded at the end of the week. Mark speaking from experience the dying have an uncanny knowledge on when their time is up. He's probably trying to prepare you and your siblings for his passing.

[@Russman67]

Story 3: news flash. That guy is playing her. He just got caught by the photo.

[@Valfara770]

Agreed! And if I were her, from now on I probably would just make a quick photo after every time I change the numbers and see if there are more "mistakes". He is her husband, so he very surely knows that she can't remember numbers and just keeps it close to stay believable.

[@Russman67]

@@Valfara770 I'm betting that now that he can't easily gaslight her into doing the dishes that he'll get bored with the game.

[@thor_duffy]

story one is case and point that when 2 people are talking about marriage and having a future together YOU have to talk and have to work stuff out anything that has a chance to affected your life needs to be made clear so they both people can decided where they stand

[@julieeverett7442]

exactly

[@HodajuciParadoks]

She made clear that she is childfree and do not want any children ever. He was not honest that he promised to be a guardian. He agreed to with her..but he agree to be a guardian too..that is so wrong. Very dishonest and irresponsible thing to do. I do agree with you, some honest talks have to happen before being that much serious with someone. Life goals, lifestyles, mindset...compatibilities, similarities.

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Yeah, he really should have said 'Hey, I don't want kids, but I've agreed to be the guardian to my niece and nephew', so she'd know what she was getting into.

[@robertbishop5158]

This happens when people become godparents it's an honor but nobody Thinks that person is actually going to die. Yeah he should have said something But who would have. So if his brother Passes away OP needs to let his niece and nephew go to foster parents. Sorry OP's better off without her she And others are f ing heartless.

[@robertbishop5158]

I really hope OP has found someone who Loves his niece and nephew like he does Let the trash 🗑️ take itself out.

[@captainsarcasm1567]

People may be a-holes, but I hate when people are just blatantly like "I hope your marriage falls apart and your life falls apart" like one mistake means they don't get to recover

[@greenguardian5845]

Yeah People who said that are the real a-hole and may an uno reverse card reflects that mean comment back at them that way they will learn "be careful what you say, it may happen to you instead"

[@WatsonAndDaughter]

I think OP is a huge ass, but I agree. What a shitty thing to say over the decision to step up and be a good family member. Clearly he should have told her, and clearly she has the right to amend her opinion on the marriage. Actions have consequences, but why would someone wish for that?

[@jamestown8398]

I think it depends on how big the mistake is. If it's something big like cheating then there's usually no way to come back from that.

[@noahjtthompson8355]

Yep i hate when people do that. Do they realize that there is a person reading all the comments.

[@zerobolt9506]

Yea, unless one of them is beyond help or understanding then the whole you married should fall apart thing is ridiculous

[@vickyflores8124]

Story 2, why isn't the son doing anything. Btw op ah. Op is gonna be one of those parents that wonder "why do they not talk to me!?!?!?"

[@jaywan5553]

The gender bias was astounding and I was shocked none of the responses addressed it.

[@vickyflores8124]

@@jaywan5553 right!? Reddit is usaly really good with calling out that bs but guess it was over looked. The son is grown he can clean too

[@ajwinberg]

My mom passed from cancer in 1991 when I was 14. Right before she passed away she was having hallucinations and right be fore she actually passed, she saw her mom. I am only letting you know this just because it isn't uncommon and there is a chance that he is getting close to passing. I hope you are doing well. Spend as much time with your dad as you can at this time.

[@kristinwiebold2433]

First story, OP YTA, you should have told her before you got married that if your brother and sister in law died, you would become a guardian of their kids. Then she could have made a decision on whether that was a deal breaker for her not. Though I think it is great that you are guardian for your neice and nephew.

[@philwill0123]

Not necessarily. This was only in case of a severe family emergency with both parents dead. One parent was living so it wasnt an issue. Wife was worrying about an issue that may not even happen.

[@sharkgirl3609]

@@philwill0123 but what if it did happen? She has no responsibility to take care of those children.

[@philwill0123]

@@sharkgirl3609 but he does. He is their uncle. And the situation is a worst case scenario situation. Which didnt occur. Wife is acting as if he made a pact that as soon as the kids turned 10 they move in regardless. Also, you can rephrase title as "wife pressures husband to put potentially orphaned niece and nephew into care system".

[@sharkgirl3609]

@@philwill0123 Nope, not at all. If they had discussed this agreement before they had gotten married there would have been no problem. He has to right to force his wife to take in those child SHOULD something happen to their parents. The problem isn't, 'well the children's father is still alive so it doesn't matter,' the problem is 'No one knows when they will die, and he could die at any moment, and if those two people had agreed on having NO children at all, with NO exceptions, then the husband lied to his wife, and broke their agreement'. Like Mark said, he should have told her while they were in the dating phase that he had this agreement, and that though unlikely, should his sibling and spouse die, he will have two dependants. The thing is, she may be questioning what other things that he has kept from her that could affect her life DRAMATICALLY.

[@9Geeple]

@@sharkgirl3609 I completely agree. I am still baffled how OP didn’t bring this up the whole time dating and being married to the point of this situation. She is being asked to sign legal docs - that’s scary. I don’t blame her one bit for re-thinking. Someone else said OP probably knew how she would react if he told her 😏 She was betrayed

[@horsepanther]

1. It's bizarre that OP wouldn't think that guardianship commitment was worth mentioning before they got engaged, let alone married! Very sad how that imploded. 2. Wow, I had trouble with boundaries with my own mom, but not like THIS--holy shit, what a crazy woman! Unbelievably inappropriate. Sorry you're going through that with your dad. It's very hard.

[@brittanym8923]

Oh Mark, honey. This is never easy. What you're describing was my father's last stages. It takes so much strength for you and your brothers. My biggest regret and best advice is to tell him you always love him and you're ok. My father's last worries were his children couldn't handle the world. Love and prayers your way.

[@BrayStowers]

I’m glad your father is happy still in life. My mother is pretty sick and if feel at the point, their spirt and how they feel is more important then what they can still do/not do. Much love for your dad, and I hope he always keeps his joy.❤️

[@jondano8249]

Thanks for the update on your Dad. Much good wishes to you and the family!

[@patriciarandall1121]

I love your Dad updates. Thanks for doing them. Sorry to tell you this, but I don't think he has much longer. My parents both had long declines, and they both started to act the same way. Like they know that they won't be here much longer. With one it was a matter of days, the other, a week or two. I could be wrong, because everyone is different, this is just how it was with my parents. Please take extra time to be there with him now. You won't regret it. Much love for both of you. Enjoy the extra time while you can.

[@Stari27]

It is so generous for you to be so open about everything with your dad. It's such a hard thing to go through. I am glad he seems to be accepting now, it can be very painful watching a person trying to deny, knowing the plans they are making won't happen. Thank you for sharing this very personal part of your life.

[@rachaelclark8465]

Story 1) YOU ARE THE AH! That's something you should have told her before for things got to far. You knew how she felt. If I were her, I would be gone.

[@ChrisSmithBass]

Man, I’m a casual lurker on this channel. I always dig the fact that you seem like you have an excellent head on your shoulders. But, I wasn’t aware of your situation with your dad so when I heard that update at the end of this video, I instantly became a fan for life. Well done bro.

[@craftyink70]

Bless you Mark. My tears are flowing. 😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww no need for the tears my friend. Whilst we have him it's still a blessing and we make the most of what we got, he still cracks jokes and makes the most of what we have. :)

[@saltytoshiro3685]

Day 39, video 2 of reminding Mark that he's amazing and that his work is appreciated ❤️

[@MarkNarrations]

Thank you as always Salty!

[@luckyassassin1]

First story is something i can relate with, I'm going to be my brother's guardian after our mom passes since he's special needs, i bring this up with potential partners so they know what to expect and how if we get together my little brother will eventually come to live with us. the financial aspect is mostly covered due to my mom planning ahead

[@thedestroyasystem]

Good on you for taking care of your bro! I'm glad he has someone to care for him :)

[@luckyassassin1]

@@thedestroyasystem I'm really the only one who both would and could. Not like I wouldn't if there was someone else but one sister hates him, the other is a drug addict

[@terra_the_nightingale135]

And you’re great for doing that! Not only would you be taking him in, but you also let your potential partners know and that’s amazing

[@laica01]

I think your situation is completely different as yours is something that will eventually happen while OP's a certain thing have to happen for the kids to come and live with him.

[@luckyassassin1]

@@laica01 i didn't say they were the same, i said i can relate on some level because when you say you'll take over for someone if something happens you have to disclose that information.

[@rhosealeejadaburdette3035]

Hey Mark, give your dad a hug, he loves you just as much as you love him

[@LoriCrabtree31]

So sorry about your father, hope he has peace and all the comfort possible.

[@owl7072]

Story 1: If someone says "no kids" it means NO KIDS. That fact that he never told her about this, then went "I'll talk to her about it" to his brother upsets me so much. She made her boundaries clear, and he didn't tell her about what he's planning to do. What, did he think she would magically change her mind? I don't want kids either, if someone did that to me I'd leave them, there would be no "Oh I'll talk to them about it" only discussion we'd be having is that I'm leaving and not coming back

[@MrSophire]

Ok, but if your sibling or a good friend dies and it is between the state or you, would you honestly just throw those kids to the wolves. Yeah, you are real catch. This is what is wrong with the world today me me me,

[@owl7072]

@@MrSophire I wouldn't throw them to the wolves, but I would help find them a place where I know they're safe and can check on them. I can barely take care of *myself* due to personal issues, I'm not putting a child through that and making them deal with my issues. That's not fair to them.

[@peteranon8455]

@@MrSophire I think it's understandable to be child free as a lifestyle. I wouldn't expect someone else to change their lifestyle to support my niece and nephew, but I would certainly change that about myself in this situation. You can either have this conversation, or you can completely ignore it unless your SIL and brother die. 99% of the time, they won't both die before the kids are 18... so it's ignoring it isn't exactly a bad plan... it's just a bit unethical to have your plan be to adopt and possibly kick out your SO if they don't go along with it.

[@julieeverett7442]

@@MrSophire but its not, if you paid attention there is also a sister, but she lives far away, who was willing to take them, but OP didnt want that, he also has THREE other siblings, he is NOT the only option!!!!!!!

[@lorettaochoa5228]

Thank you for the update on your dad. I believe that it helps to talk these things out and not keep them bottled up. Sending BIG hugs your way 🥰

[@sciencenerd218]

My heart breaks for you Mark, I don't know any comforting words that can make you feel better but please do take as much time as you need if you need the breaks

[@mriddley]

75 dollars for gas what's this guy driving a hummer

[@rainorld2493]

I though that too, who needs refill 75$ gas every week?

[@paden1865able]

He must have a hell of a long commute...

[@hannahelzer4314]

My boyfriend and I think about you and your dad everyday. We got really worried that day you didn't post. Please send him our love 💜

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Whoever is reading this i send hugs and great vibes. Drink water, eat food, nap, take a break, take care of yourself gosh darn it. And if you don't I swear I will find you and keep you in a cottage and take care of you. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@catte.]

That sounds actually vaguely threatening and like a Stephen King book I read a few years ago 😂

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@catte. lol but I like to be like that it puts people on edge

[@catte.]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 we stan that energy here! You're either aggressively taking care of someone or *aggressively taking care* of someone. One of those options is very wholesome

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@catte. yes absolutely

[@katiebeanz9960]

I love you❤️

[@krystiharper]

Enjoy your time with your Dad Mark. My Dad lost his battle with heart and kidney failure 10years ago. Make the most of this time you have as a family.

[@Mewse1203]

The lack of empathy and understanding that 1st guy has is unconscionable. Did he have the same bullshit belief everybody else has that women who are childfree will eventually change their mind. That when push came to shove she would accect being a mother? Sure sounds like it. Then to call her selfish for doing exactly what they agreed on. What an idiot.

[@AngryReptileKeeper]

By hiding this from his wife, he effectively took the decision out of her hands and made it for her. There is no possible way the wife could be the asshole for any of this. She literally wasn't given a choice until now. He waited until she was deeply invested in the relationship to tell her. There's no way it didn't cross his mind multiple times since the beginning. He lied to her to boot by telling her he didn't want kids, and then disregarded her wants by telling her it shouldn't matter. This was pure, intentional deceit.

[@pipr5070]

🤗 to your Dad, your brother and yourself.

[@ljh5141]

Much love for your Dad. Be with your Dad as much as you can, let him know you are there with him. Many hugs and so much love and many hugs for Dad, you, and your entire family. We are all here, with big hearts.🤗🤗🤗🤗💕

[@tegantalks9612]

Story 4-NTA. My partner and I have separate finances, but he always tells me if he is going to send money to people. When you’re in a relationship, especially when kids are involved, communicating about finances is super important!

[@maheenahmed6653]

Story 3: That’s a huge reaction for something that’s reasonable. I’m sure he is cheating.

[@SparDanger]

Glad your dad is happy. Hopefully things get better for y'all soon!

[@eugenesnell6600]

I hope everything goes okay with your dad! My mom's health is not all that great either (I've already lost my father) and I'm not sure how I'll handle things when the time comes (hopefully, never).

[@feliciasmoon3323]

Is it just me or does the little update from the first story sound bitter and sarcastic with the "congaratulations! Wife left this morning" at the end?

[@MarkNarrations]

Oh for sure, that was defo sarcasm :)

[@zerobolt9506]

@@MarkNarrations wait so did she leave?

[@zerobolt9506]

Don't get me wrong he was an Ass, but I don't think it was divorce worthy, they could still have worked it out and the wife is an AH too for how she acted about SIL's death and basically saying the brother will die too, kinda makes me now think OP dodged a crazy bullet.

[@terra_the_nightingale135]

@@zerobolt9506 thing is, this is a dealbreaker from the very beginning and he should have told her. This could have been the thing for her to decide if she even wanted to get married or not in the first place. He’s great for taking in the kids if something happens, but that’s still changing the arrangement and someone’s life. She probably wouldn’t have gotten in the relationship if she knew. This was something he had to have discussed prior. He’s great for the kids, but they are no longer compatible.

[@zerobolt9506]

@@terra_the_nightingale135 that's one thing though, I'm not saying he shouldn't have said anything from the start, I see it as he most likely never thought anything would happen to his brother or SIL, so he probably never thought he might just have to raise his brother's kids. My issue with her is what she said about the SIL and the still alive brother that makes her just as bad, so I see her as an AH too, this story is an ESH, except the kids and brother.

[@DragonHuntress404]

I found the post with the chore game. The lady has a small child that she provides 100% of the care for. I’d be flat out refusing to do the chores for that week since the points had been so drastically changed, ESPECIALLY since I had photographic proof of tampering.

[@BookwormHilly]

Thank you for the update re. your dad. So much love to you both. Having been in the same situation last year I'm with you all the way 😘 x

[@fate_clotho9596]

@Mark Narrations Thank you for the update about your dad. I remember those days with my dad. 💜💜💜 I truly wish I could give you a big hug! Give your dad my love and that I'm thinking of him, your brothers, and as always, you! So much love and support being sent your way!💜 Much love, ~Ariane (aka: Jayde on Twitter)

[@lunardances]

mark, ever since i started following you and listening to your stories, things about your dad, hearing your opinion on AITA and other stuff like that, it kinda feels like you've become more like a friend than just a voice on youtube. i think i can speak for a lot of us when i say that not only do we love your content, but we love you as a person too. so there's no need to apologize about sharing bits of your life with us, and if anyone gives you shit for it, then fuck em. it's your channel, and i think it's very nice to hear that your viewers are reaching out and asking about your day! it shows the impact that you've made on us just from listening to your videos. so like, keep on keeping on, my dude.

[@floraposteschild4184]

Husband isn't just an asshole, he's effing evil! Imagine using someone's weakness (inability to remember numbers) against them like that. And he is a CHEATER. For me, I would seriously consider ending the relationship.

[@Taesarra]

It sounds like your Dad is in the situation my Dad was during the end of his own battle. It's never easy, but I'm so glad you and your brother are able to spend what time he has left. He loves you both so, so much and it's so clear and I know he's happy to have your love and support. I'm wishing him all the best ♥

[@itjustmemanning8441]

Thank you Mark, for the update on your dad. It's good he's starting to understand and except things.

[@JootjeJ]

Thanks for the update on your dad. Don't forget to after yourself too.

[@MarkNarrations]

Thank you Jootje, I will :)

[@J_e_s_s]

Mark it must be so hard for you and your family to be going through this. I can't even imagine how it feels but I am glad that your dad has you and your brothers to be there for him. I am also happy that he is in good spirits and seeming to be finding peace in a way. I think to stop looking forward to things would be difficult. The idea that one day my child will have to live without me shatters me more than the thought of dying itself. Of course I plan to raise him to be strong and independent but knowing I won't be there to see him throughout his whole life is the hardest concept of dying. Sending love to you and the family. Give dad a hug for me.

[@Djinn_Entonic]

I'm here for the waffle, I stay for the waffles. Love you Mr. Narrations

[@MarkNarrations]

Much love Hercules, thank you for your support!

[@MARSHAO1946]

Best to you & your family. It is a heart rending time but your love to your Dad is what he needs. Take care of you & remember to breathe.

[@tiffanykey4589]

I hope the hallucinations stop. Sending you all a hug.

[@novabrilliant4510]

Love the evening waffle 💕 Hope everyone is having a peaceful day. Thanks for the update on your Dad, Mark.

[@victorianoskov1441]

Hope everyone is doing well! Have a lovely waffle day Mark!

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey Victoria :)

[@aliyahmaxson1584]

Hope your dad gets better Mark, you seem really close to him. Hope you and your family are safe during the pandemic

[@ceciliajacobs5346]

End of Life is hard on everyone in the Family. What really got to me was when my Father cried that He wanted to go home. When we said he was home, He just repeated Himself. It will be 3 years next month (March) and it still chills me to remember His cries,

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark. Ss to here about your dad. My prayers are with you and family. Be safe my friend.

[@sebastianjoseph9628]

I’m here mark! My brother has strep and I’m starting to feel a bit sick... hope your day is going better than mine!

[@mumof3androcking]

Sending your dad lots of love. Take care of yourself Mark.

[@charmaintrout174]

Much love to your Dad, family and you Mark. Dang, I can't think of any fancy words to help you feel better. There are none. Its heart-warming to me that you have soooo many people sending you virtual hugs. I hope that sometimes it warms your heart and makes you smile and feel a little less lonely. Please, add my virtual hug to you and your family, to the list. 🤗🧇👍🇦🇺

[@dragonrider1549]

I’m happy to hear that your dad is at least in good spirits. I hope you are holding up well, I know how tough it can be to worry about your parent(s), so I hope you are taking care of yourself as well.

[@BrayStowers]

Story 2 was a DOOOOOZY. The whole time I’m reading, just saying out loud “ what the actual fuck?” I feel bad for the daughter. Hope everyone one is having a waffle day, Remember to do some self care today. Whether it be an hour or just a moment, take care of yourself ❤️

[@samworlds2213]

Sending so many well wishes to your dad, we're all here for him and you x

[@sianchild]

I'm glad your dad is processing things, as it means he'll be at peace with things.

[@maggpiprime954]

Thanks for the Dad Update! Much love to your family!

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

Yay! Dad Update! Hope he has a live in nurse. You should have him write a will so he can feel less stressed about things after he dies. Help him settle his accounts so he doesn't feel worried. Sit with him and go through old family photos and ask him who those peeps are. This will be the last times you will get to learn about all the old family ties. Make his last days count. Also, don't just dismiss his concerns about people out his window as hallucinations. He may not be saying it correctly. There might be people trying to get into the house when you all aren't there. I'd put up some security cameras and motion sensitive spotlights just in case.

[@fairymaid23]

Thank you so much on the update on your Dad! Yeah he's getting to the end, he's showing similar signs my grandparents did when they were near the end. I wish him and you and your family peace. If u ever need someone to talk to or message I'm here. Waffle on my friend

[@jazz692]

Mark, my heart is with you and your brother.❤

[@tessalynn3]

Love to you and your family. It's so hard to go through losing a loved one in front of your own eyes slowly.

[@NocturneAF]

I truly hope you and your family get to spend a lot of happy moments with your dad before. The updates always remind me of my grandfather, but this one kind of hit because my mom mentioned he was seeing people and children in his home leading up to the end. I really and truly hope y'all get more time with him.

[@IrisAsuras]

Wishing you and yours all the best despite the circumstances with your dad. It's got to be super tough. Hang in there.

[@stacysimpson9434]

Thank you for sharing today. This has helped me. Something you said i needed to hear. Much love.

[@crittermatters2561]

In story 1, what did the wife think would happen if the brother and his wife died? It's normal for the closest family members (which from the story it sounds like the brother only had OP) to take the children in the event of both parents dying. I can't see how she was surprised by this? In some countries, it's an automatic transfer of guardianship after the death of a parent, and it's the new guardian that needs to put the child into the foster care system. In others, its court appointed. OP should have told her directly, but to be frank, it also shouldn't have been that much of a shock.

[@maheenahmed6653]

Story 1: OP should have told his wife what he agreed to immediately. He should have told her “I don’t want to have kids, however, I agreed to become my niece and nephew’s guardian if their parents die. So I need you to be ready for that if it ever comes to it, and if not, this won’t work”

[@audreym3908]

Sending lots of good vibes and hugs to you and your dad- from NY

[@thatdellgirl14]

My hart goes out to you and your family.

[@FairyNiamh1977]

As for your dad. Brave yourself. That is how my mom was before she passed. Good luck.

[@zerobolt9506]

Thanks for the dad update and glad he's doing a lot better then before 😁

[@sonofhell98]

Wishing you and your dad the best 🙏🏼

[@ACCER]

Our family entered into a sort of group chosen denial. We all KNEW but actively pretended we didn't. Our mom got much more at peace with it and she wasn't afraid. So that was good. For what it's worth, in cases like this death is much harder on the family than the patient. I hope you know how much many of us love and care for you, your dad, and your family.

[@JayeEllis]

Story 4: NTA - I agree, separate finances NOW! It is absolutely ALWAYS a bad idea to share finances with someone who cannot or will not handle money properly, especially joint money!

[@mzjones333]

Peace Blessings and Positive Energy for you and your family in this moment of need for peace of mind

[@CreeperOnYourHouse]

With story 1, NTA: You don't say you're an emergency gaurdian, because you don't ever expect that situation to happen. That's not something you ever expect to have to bring up. He is the ass for then calling her selfish.

[@tamsel814]

That's what I was thinking too. I don't really want kids but I would definitely agree to something like op did. Maybe it's a cultural thing but here that's the basic set up. If the parents die the kids go to a god aunt of uncle (there are often two just in case) . Still it OP could have mentioned it.

[@Thewavedemonjackal]

I agree it’s not something you expect to happen. But it could still happen so the wife should have known earlier on. So if anything does happen, then she could have been stuck

[@tamsinmoore2111]

Much love to you and your Dad. Txxx

[@trinaschnell4422]

Much love, Mark. We're all here for ya!

[@escapec1077]

Hi Mark! Love the waffles. All the best to you and your family. Sending good vibes 😎

[@MarkNarrations]

Thanking you :)

[@jessiejeanne9717]

Why do people agree to being a guardian to children all willy nilly like "nah... It'll never happen" -um... Moron: it happens everyday!!! No means no!!!

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Right?

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

Story 2.) It also could be dysfunctional organization. Outwardly looks random and wrong. But everything does have its place, it’s own rhyme & reason. Woman leave your kids alone, dammit.

[@muppetsrule1143]

My house is like this. Ask me where something is and I can find it. Then my mom or MIL come and "organize" it and I can't find anything. They also can't remember where they put it

[@bluedragonfly8139]

@@muppetsrule1143 My roommate did this on his first vacation where he stayed home. I had to keep asking where he'd put pots and pans because he'd 'organized'.

[@sarahthomas3746]

Mark you and your dad are in my thoughts, we are going through almost the exact same thing with my father-in-law so i know how heartbreaking it is to see someone you love slowly fade away. I'm not sure what has been the hardest for him to deal with, him knowing he was loosing his marbles (his own words not mine!) or his weight and muscle loss. I hope you get to spend as much time with him as possible and that you get the chance to say everything you want to while you can.

[@MarkNarrations]

I'm sorry you're going through it too Sarah

[@ECampbell947]

Losing a loved one sucks.... Since Thanksgiving I've have lost 4 family members, thankfully none to covid....Still sucks... especially since they were pretty much back to back with either a few weeks apart up to a month... I'm still in that shocked numbness part of my grief I think.../hugs you all, /hugs to your dad Mark Narrations!!!

[@katiefleming691]

Sending love to your family right now xxxx ❤

[@cosmicpizza7571]

Best wishes to your dad my man stay strong

[@scousemouse9566]

Sending love and good vibes to your dad. Oramorph can cause hellucinations so maybe thats what is happening, thank you for your hard work Mark 🧇🧇