I Let My Co-Worker And His Daughters Move In With Me And I Feel Like I've Messed Up r/Relationships

[@tailsimp]

I can't believe after all that help, OP didn't even give reddit cat tax

[@meirin5316]

ikr? horrible qwq

[@squirrel670]

That's even more damning if someone finds it lol

[@x1tekja]

So unfair

[@moxee33]

Lol 😆 so true.

[@Memento_Mori_Morals]

​@@squirrel670 esp as we know the cat's name

[@RokoFireFox]

"You named me after your cat" took me out. That's true love right there. I really hope for the best for them.

[@heenagidwani3696]

If Jason and hope gets married, they should invite reditors who informed them about their post to their wedding 😂

[@dorabarkley6335]

Yes❤❤

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

That'll be nice. 💕

[@bittersine2356]

Yaaasssss especially The dude with a username I cannot pronounce

[@heathermiller5765]

*Dan 😁

[@TaraWrites]

@@heathermiller5765 well, Hope DID say that she really loves Jason the Cat!

[@owl7072]

Not reddit scaring the hell out of a person by asking about details they never mentioned 😭🤭

[@shadamyandsonamylover]

That was the best part lol Dan thinking he probably had a stalker then realizing Hope’s been there talking about him the WHOLE time 😂

[@cassieavril]

I giggled like a little girl at that part 🤣 this was such a cute story.

[@tiagoassis3249]

@@cassieavril Same here 😂😂

[@aidenflame1576]

To be fair he mentioned sooome of it on old posts in the series but some was straught from the other op

[@jakeand9020]

​@@cassieavril Same... And I'm a 45 year old man who most people would describe as "cold."

[@LaineyBug2020]

Dude, I'm already planning their future. They move in to Hope's house since it's bigger. They keep his parents place to rent out. She gets to adopt the girls. When they grow up they get to use the rental as a starter home until (if) they start their own family. And they all live happily ever after!

[@RavenMacy]

She is infertile . They already have a family , why would they need more ?

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Oh, and the birth mother is swindled out of her house by her gold digging second husband and he leaves her for his 20 year old secretary. His kids turn their backs on her and she dies old, bitter, and alone like the bridge troll she is.

[@moxee33]

Amen 🙏

[@personneici2595]

Dude should be honoured she named him after her cat. That's amazing 😂

[@MaryTheresa1986]

If that's not love I don't know what is. 😆😆

[@alexandermccalla5098]

“Back into the dating game.” You got married at 18. When did you get into the dating game in the first place? I hope the best regardless

[@Callimo]

Lol true.

[@stillvisibletoallusers]

Funny, this was a throw away thought I had too. Minor detail but still, come on. Back in? Lol.

[@GMAMEC]

lol, you’re right. I am assuming that she dated her husband. Considering the way people date and communicate now (online dating , text messaging , FaceTime etc.), the game has totally changed.

[@impishrebel5969]

Yes because dating in HS years totally isn't a thing.

[@Callimo]

@@impishrebel5969 Oh they probably did, but they're still kids. Dating as a kid and dating as an adult are two different things. 1. You're more mature and experienced as an adult and thing you would've let slide as a kid, you actually see for what they are and 2. People are still developing from 18 to 25. Sure, not as dramatically as puberty, but they're still cooking, so, let em cook. It's probably better for high school sweethearts to wait a bit before biting the big bullet of marriage (yeah, even if they have a kid). You never know the effects that frontal lobe development will have on your life outlook.💁‍♂️

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

I can't lie, I teared up at the end when OP FINALLY decided to give it a try, and she was saying how she was feeling when "Jason" held her in bed. I'm rooting SO hard for these two, I hope they get their happily ever after! Knowing that they decided to give it a chance has brightened ny evening, would love an update in a year with them saying they're together and happy. Only thing that disappointed me is the lack of Cat tax 😂😍.

[@moxee33]

Me too. Especially the cat😻 tax part!

[@Iamhellokitty77]

Omg that made me tear up too…

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

Probably my favorite part was when she ignored the first 2 calls, only to immediately hear "You named me after your cat!" on the third one 😂 That sold me on the rom-com bit

[@samalvarez8776]

After so many entitled people stories, amd just terrible roommates stories, this was soooo sweet

[@jakeand9020]

And the endless "favored sibling" stories. God those get old.

[@AndyyWithAY]

The story was really cute. I do worry neither of them are in a place where they've worked through enough to start a new relationship that lasts, but I'm wishing them the best. Fair play to them for communicating like adults

[@juliebiggerbear7300]

If anything, they had a trial run of sorts when he and the girls were living there “temporally“. So it’s not as blind as two people out of high school, getting married and living with each other for the first time.

[@kimsandlin5286]

@@juliebiggerbear7300 Agreed! 🎯☺

[@mestisdawnbright7978]

It's a sad world knowing that wholesome stories like this are immediately labeled as fake, and toxic stories are seen as (for the most part) undeniably more "believable".

[@GMAMEC]

Sometimes life is Stranger than fiction. I am very hesitant to post anything personal on Reddit because there’s a possibility that people might connect the dots.

[@Pippis78]

I do think this was fiction, but agree that it's kinda sad. I hope it's not and the rest of their lives will be filled with love and happiness.

[@draconicfeline6177]

Its the writing style and the response wording that makes me think that it's super fake but its cute

[@aidenflame1576]

Even if its fake. Id rather believe in something so cute and wholesome qctually happening

[@aidenflame1576]

Tht being said i dont think its fake ^'

[@BlackHikariAngel]

i started laughing the moment he said you named me after your cat. 🤣 Great story keeping me entertained while working rn

[@soulmate5750]

😂😂😂😂

[@JoJoGranum]

I loved that ! That’s going to be a funny memory in their relationship. And the cat seems awesome !

[@rhylla_864]

I wasn't ready for that.

[@carolroberts4614]

Jason sounds like my daughter's cat! I have several pictures of her looking as if she would like to murder me( And all my descendants!)But now she is the only cat of the house , she has become really affectionate. Which is quite scary.She's up to something. Maybe a coup on Larry, the cat at 10 Downing Street

[@truthseeker9249]

Well if this wasn't just the sweetest goddamn thing I've ever heard on Reddit! All I could say the whole time was "Stop playin around and get together already!" My heart is melting.

[@carolroberts4614]

It's up there with the sister who took in her nephews and niece, and her twin brothers! I love that story!

[@truthseeker9249]

@@carolroberts4614 yeah! I almost forgot about that story.

[@ZoeAlleyne]

My partner just got diagnosed with cancer and listening to Hope talk about her loss. I'm not going to lie, I started to shake. I cannot bare even thinking of that.

[@trueword-1]

@ZoeAlleyne Being diagnosed,doesn't necessarily mean the end. It means there's a journey to be had and that no matter how it ends, there's an opportunity to soak in every moment ... some moments that others might consider bad/ hard. I wish you both the strength to find happiness in this as well as your partner an extremely, speedy recovery. This might be a bit cheesey but as my mother used to say ... 'in those moments of alone-ness, look up at the moon ( or Sun ...she only said moon, I'm adding) and know that you're not alone'. You're both being thought of and good vibes have and are being Sent. Take care and take care of you.

[@alternateifalternative]

There is always hope that it does get better, even though people might tell you different. The human body is a miracle worker itself and can take and recover from a lot. Of course there will most likely be treatment necessary, but there are quite a few cases of people beating even what were said to be uncurable illnesses. Or at the very least of keeping them at bay for many years. Take care of yourselves, physically and mentally as well. I wish you and your partner all the luck in the world.

[@heathermiller5765]

@@trueword-1 🎵"You are not alone, I am here with you..."🎶

[@GMAMEC]

Sending you a virtual hug ❤

[@bluestarghost2212]

Stay strong. I know so many people with cancer diagnosis that have lived, multiple that we're supposed to be dead decades ago but are still here. Your partner will get through this,p and so will you. Its probably still very fresh for you so take your time, maybe look into counseling. You will get through this ❤❤

[@jessiejeanne9717]

This story made me cry. I'm about as romantic as a paper bag, but this hit deep! Ty, Mark, great story!

[@Mbull4935]

Damn, I thought I was the only one tearing up at the final part. She finally allowed herself to move on and find her happy ending (for now at least).

[@brandygiovinazzi3460]

Guess we should make a club here cause... Same. WOW! This emotional rollercoaster ended in a mountain chopped onions!

[@NixiePixie22]

samesies!! 😭😭

[@eljay1980]

Yep me too.

[@brigidtheirish]

I mean, it's almost Halmark movie levels of heartwarming without the saccharine cringe!

[@anitaslack9193]

That was adorable. I've actually heard the very first part somewhere, but had no idea that it had gotten so... Hallmark-y. Because yes, that was definitely a Hallmark movie. In fact, someone should send this series of posts to Hallmark. Seeing this whole situation turned into a movie complete with them both posting about it online and the Redditors finally telling Dan about Hope's posts... that would be hilarious. Bonus points if the movie includes Heena's idea of them getting married and inviting the Redditors who spilled the beans to Dan about Hope's posts.

[@mojavegreen2072]

Love this story! Both these folks are “Keepers”, and when two of them can get together it’s a small miracle worth perusing. The universe isn’t always so kind, never ignore it when it throws you a gift.

[@LiveLocallyNow]

Cried, laughed, and smiled, in that order. Great story! (Hope it’s true!)

[@carolroberts4614]

Me too!

[@Cheri8795]

I love this story. I hope that is true and I hope that it works out. Not only do I want things to work out for the adults, I also want it to for those two girls. I can't even fathom the thought of giving up your daughters for somebody else's kids.

[@carolroberts4614]

That was the awful part! I mean, the six year old would always have memories of being abandoned by mum, the 4 year old perhaps not so much, but it's still so bad. My daughters are the same age gap, but I can't ever imagine a scenario like this! Their grandmothers now, so I think they're safe!

[@MaryTheresa1986]

I wouldn't give up my *cat* for my husband, let alone my children for some rando. Hopefully the affair partner is just using her for the house and she leads a miserable, lonely life.

[@Tyanna01]

Well that was damn adorable. Had a smile on my face while folding the laundry. I wish Hope and Dan all the best.

[@MsEngelby]

and Jason too :P

[@Tyanna01]

@@MsEngelby Most definitely :)

[@nareegreel]

This is one of the best Reddit stories ever. Man, it was like watching a really good rom-com

[@LunarisArts]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!! I NEED MORE! Not gonna lie though, this had me smiling more than any feel-good rom-com ever could. Dang. So wholesome. Hope we'll get updates from both sides soon, and that you keep us updated. SO CUUUUUUTEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

[@artemishallihan8973]

this was a really cute story, like a bite sized telle-novella, and exactly the kind of palate clenser I needed after the week I had. Thank you Mark

[@RainyDays2790]

omg i bet her late hubby was watching this play out yell at her about how he had everything setup and she nearly blew it. lol reddit doing some good is always a win, god damn it whos cuttin onions in here

[@AndyyWithAY]

A lot of times people think something is not a rebound and it actually is as much as you might not want it to be. Most people need to take some time to grieve and process after a serious relationship, especially a marriage that ends in a divorce, ends

[@ruddiko]

That was a lovely story, even if they didn't end up together. First OP opened up and the guy seems really like a nice guy overall. They both do, that makes me really happy

[@ashassassin]

This was so cute. I'm glad they worked it out. It sounds like it's the best ending possible. They can all be a family again. And most importantly the girls will have a mother who loves them!

[@ashleymerrill7142]

I'm only 15 min into this video and I can't stop laughing omg 😂 It's great to hear these wholesome stories amongst all the terrible ones sometimes.

[@mayamorabito1669]

I started balling my eyes out at her describing their hug. Hope this story is real and that there will be a happily ever after, so my tears aren't in vain.

[@praeeo]

This was the best overall reddit story... I loved they both had their stories on there and it was discovered by others to point it out so the Hallmark movie could come from it, lol... I wish them all the best and I'm so happy for them. Great story, very heartwarming and with a happy ending, so far. :)

[@CodenameTurtle]

Wow, they both sound like really sweet people. I'm glad it worked out and hope their lives together turn out amazing.

[@albertgongora6944]

Dude all I can say is I wish nothing but the best for Hope and Jason I think this whole and her story of how they got together is just simply beautiful to the point where not even words can describe how amazing it was Secure their story and how they almost miss this chance to completely just be with each other and I think it's great that they found each other in a time where two people which is them needed each other more than ever and I think that's amazing call it God call it the universe or whatever worked or you can call it Reddit all I know is the story is the definition of something you get to hear about Once In A Million

[@Cheycartoongirl8]

Waking up to a new Mark Narrations. This just made my day all much better! No Life Hack as I'm groggy and haven't had coffee yet. Also good morning everyone!

[@smilingbandit6900]

great day to you but hope you dont mind i am going to make dinner now ;)

[@MaryTheresa1986]

@@smilingbandit6900 My husband and I just ate dinner. Steak and potatoes. 🍽 🍽 😋 😋

[@michamocha]

Listening to their story is like being that one friend who can see that two friends obviously has feeling for each other but are doing that weird dance around game that they do and you're just screaming in your head "just kiss already damn it." Lmao, I wish the two of them nothing but the best with this romcom love story of theirs. If they ever get married, they better come back with an update to share the news with reddit.

[@TheMsToffifee]

I would absolutely love to come across a video where Mark narrates some comments from KZbin on past stories :)

[@JuanRodriguez-tf7fh]

Upvote this so Mark sees! 👍

[@teresadurham8828]

Ooohh love this idea! @Mark Narrations

[@justine8387]

He promised to wear clean underwear THE ROMANCE!!!!

[@kiwifreund]

Good lord, that gives my shriveled heart hope, Hope. All the best.

[@THE_CDN]

That relationship is DOOMED.

[@PoeticChick4Ever]

Life continues. Hope is not betraying her husband that died. She is feeling guilt for moving on and falling in love with, but she does not need to. The fact that they are willing to keep the line of communication open is going to be helpful but they also need to keep on being honest with each other if it is going to work. Always be honest in your relationship. No lies. I wish them the best and love is worth the work and fighting for.

[@meiwa2020]

I dated a guy who was freshly divorced and I DO NOT RECOMMEND. He was obsessed in his hatred of his ex-wife and I put up with a lot of crap all because I had low self esteem and he originally had begged me for a chance saying all these sweet things about me. He really could just be rebounding but 🤷🏻‍♀️ time will tell.

[@kelliemullin8504]

That was so wholesome! I am so happy they got together in the end and hope they’re live a good life together!

[@untiedshoelaces2588]

Although I do salivate over a good revenge story, I believe we need more stories like this one. This was good. I understood Hope so much more than I thought I would. I wish them all the best.

[@josepolotan6899]

Awwww! Make a screenplay of it set at Christmas (which it was, I think), have it done by Hallmark and hopefully make some good money. I mean, two relative strangers staying in a house fall for each other, etc. Not sure if that plotline's ever been covered before; could be a hit.

[@brandi5126]

This is the perfect modern romcom movie script.

[@jaysonpressley8642]

This has to be the single sweetest reddit post I've ever heard. I hope, well, Hope and Dan aka "Jason" have a very happy ending. They both deserve it more than either of them know. Keep up the great work, Mark.

[@laurentiare]

*Story 1 OP:* I feel badly for OP. I understand what it’s like to lose someone you love. I lost my best friend to a brain tumor (also 10 years ago) and I miss her everyday. OP, consider Jason a blessing in disguise. Maybe OP’s husband sent him there to take care of OP and to be happy. Because her husband would always want their partner to be happy even when they’re no longer there. Don’t self sabotage yourself OP, let your feelings flow and don’t bottle yourself up. I know you’re hurting, but when there is darkness there is light at the end of the tunnel. Talk to Jason, and see where this journey takes you. Good luck OP, wishing you the best. ❤

[@bobbidarroch5527]

Saturday housework and Mark in the background- yasssss❤️

[@heathermiller5765]

Oh my goodness, totally teared up with that first update. That's so heartbreaking 🥺 I love that quote from Betty White, "When you've had the best, who needs the rest?" I brought it up to my boyfriend once, and when he asked who she married, he actually recognized the name lol. But I think it's the type of relationship most of us would hope to have 😊 RIP Betty💐

[@sarahton1n]

You picking stories that make me cry lately! This is good tears though lol. Thanks Mark!

[@ellabella2603]

This was great. I love that they both went to reddit to get advice. It is like reddit was their fairy godmother. Thanks for finding all the parts and putting it in order.

[@Gumbier_Than]

I don't give two craps if this story was created by one person in two different accounts, this was just such a great read and I am just so happy I got to hear this. 😄👏🏾

[@nightgoddess666]

Sounds like a movie plot from a Hallmark movie. I absolutely love it. ❤️

[@viddergrapho8488]

I feel like if we could post gif reactions on youtube comments this would be full of clapping and tears

[@romonaelrod7870]

Lovely story Mark. I wish every happiness to the OP's. They will make a beautiful family together.

[@rngamer401]

I've been binge listening while crocheting, it's been very relaxing! Thank you!

[@trippinggauntlet4520]

Doing absolutely the same! 😁

[@TheMrKristens]

Man. I FREAKING LOVE THIS ONE!! So many times it ends in shoulda/could a/woulda. I am so glad they gave it a go. Losing someone you saw forever with is hard enough, but to deny yourself the happiness of a partner who meets you where you are... Girl! I am so glad your big girl pants are on... chaffing and all! 💯💗💯

[@jeevesrift3016]

Just listened to the wedding dress mother in law one..... literally finished and thought os there a new one? An BOOM! Here you are!! 🤩

[@zerobolt9506]

This story made my heart warm ❤️

[@ljh5141]

Awwww! Loved this story! I hope that they both, along with their beautiful girls and the furry Jason, have a long, romantic, lovely relationship, family life and hopefully a marriage together. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕🐾

[@mattiekarwin3667]

I love the guy just freaking male op out with too much Intel without explanation. If they hadn't stopped at eight he probably wouldn't have freaked out too much to calm down and read the other side XD

[@a3s1r1986]

Well, it's good Hope finally opened up a bit at the end. If her head was any deeper in the sand she'd make the Shai-Hulud jealous.

[@maggpiprime954]

Aaaaannnnhhhh! I HAVE BECOME A SOPPY ROMANTIC IN MIDDLE AGE I LOVE THIS STORYYYY 😭💖

[@Khaisz.]

This story was so fucking wholesome.

[@ces385]

What a wonderful story. So refreshing after all the sad posts. Thank you.

[@smellyolegoat150]

This story had me full on crying. I mean tears rolling down my face while laughing crying. I hope that group of five experience every joy and every blessing possible.

[@sugarcubexd8882]

Why where my eyes wet the entire time listining to this story man so wholesome

[@dianabialaskahansen2972]

So refreshing and wholesome. Hope the best for these 4 people and Jason the Cat.

[@umustbkrayze]

AWWW 😁this story had me swooning, swaying , cheesing, and squealing with concern and delight. Not many people have found a great love but Hope was blessed with two. some of us can only experience this through fairytales, Disney, Pixar and the crew, hallmark, romance novels, some raunchy/erotica novels if we want something spicy. All the best to them.❤

[@nathanhinman9069]

I'm so glad this didn't turn into a true crime story

[@shazzye5920]

This really does need to be a Lifetime movie. Best story I’ve seen in ages!!

[@jeanetteporter8114]

Story 1, Op you made the right choice and you are thinking with a clear and kind heart. You are being smart for you self , him and the girls, YOU have already answer your own question, YOU are making sure if it is him you are in love with not the idea of the family you could have had with you hubby, Again you are being cautious and kind about someone else mind and heart, you are a good person for not being selfish and damage others, you took your time to make sure if this is what you really wanted and you two are taking it slow, VERY VERY SMART OF BOTH OF YOU, I WISH MORE PEOPLE STEP BACK AND TAKE THEIR LOVE LIFE SLOW AND REASONABLE THINKING SO KIDS WONT GET HURT OR USED TO HURT THE OTHER, AGAIN CONGRATS ON YOUR CLEAR AND POSTIVE THINKING. YOUR GRIEF IS REAL AND YOU MANAGE TO OVERCOME IT, LOSING SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO DEEPLY IS HEARTBREAKING BUT YOU GOT A BONUS LOVE WITH THIS ONE, YOU BOTH DESERVE HAPPINESS

[@innochantheumbreon]

This was amazing, I wish them and the two girls the best ❤️

[@dorabarkley6335]

Story was a wild ride but glad I stayed till the end - best of luck Jason/ Dan & Hope ❤❤❤❤❤

[@honeybunny244]

This is literally when the phrase "JUST KISS HIM ALREADY" should be plastered all over their posts.

[@666DeViLeSs]

That last one has me crying over laundry but in a good way? Love those unexpected love stories ❤️

[@jelestra]

I wasn't expecting a feel-good story from the "I messed up" title. That was great.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Glad the lovey-dovey one is working out so far

[@ukchanak]

20:43 had me crying, God damn it 💖

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

Awww, that is hands down, the sweetest story that I've seen from reddit.

[@Resilient_Sage88]

That story really was a Hallmark Movie including the audience member being like 'Just talk to each other!!!"

[@louellacharlton4425]

Awwww how ... everything!!! Tyvm Mark. Stay safe please ,peace.

[@marjoriejohnson4559]

This is my kind of story.😊😊 I was crying happy tears by the end and it was better than any Hallmark movie. Love prevailed over fear!😃

[@amberleeannalee1999]

This store was my absolute favorite ever. Made me cry like a baby. Damn onion ninjas. Love this channel and the community. Blessed be

[@irenek5592]

Man! This is better than any Hallmark movie 🎥🍿 I was so invested, listening to this story from both POVs ❤️❤️

[@taylormcclure3522]

Ohhhhh best story ever! I really hope it works out for them. And they both seem to have a really good sense of humour too 😁

[@97scarletwitch]

Holy!... it's been a pleasure going through this emotional roller coaster with y'all. My heart is so happy for them 😊😊😊

[@kitkakitteh]

I will miss the xmas music and snow in the videos. They’re such an ‘instant happy’. Thanks Mark.

[@jakeand9020]

Ok, Reddit should definitely push to get this made into a romcom, reddit posts and all. There are plenty of Hallmark type stories on Reddit, but this is the first I've seen where Reddit played a direct roll in them getting together in the end. Seriously, some Reddit plays a role, comments like "go for it" or "take the leap" etc, but this was a much more direct way.

[@lilywong9672]

Great... now I'm feeling feelings.

[@1Ring42]

That was way too wholesome

[@minimochi2206]

Awwww I hate lovey dovey stuff but this is pretty awesome. Especially with Mark reading it. Wishing them nothing but happiness 😊

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

...snow begins to fall...final sappy romantic line...music plays...roll credits.

[@mousiejibby7404]

I wish them the best. I also wish I had experienced love like that. Great story!

[@cocoidiea8643]

Loved this story so much better than I expected. I thought it was going to be one I heard before of a woman letting a co-worker move in, then going psycho. She felt like she had dibs on him because she let him move in and got super possessive.

[@seshthecat]

What a lovely story to start my Sunday with.

[@anonymouslee2083]

Thanks. Having a rough day at work and I needed that. Best lunch break ever.

[@Casey5693]

I was actually squealing with happiness when I heard that Hope and Dan were getting together. It was so beautiful!

[@Brttan]

Ok. Hallmark take notes! This is how you write romance. This is so sweet and I’m crying. ❤❤❤

[@AndyyWithAY]

Yes Jason has way too much unfinished business at this point. They need to table this for like a year then revisit when there's less going on with his ex. Hope might have too much unfinished business too even though it's been a decade.