Out of the Closet | A VanlifePLUS Vlog

[@katreyes6358]

Wow, caught by the Dad, yikes! When I found out my daughter was sneaking her boyfriend in through her window, I planted a cactus outside her window 😂.

[@jonniephillips1161]

I just found you today!!! Where have you been all my life???? lol I love your sick twisted sense of humor lol

[@lja6420]

OMG took me back 40 years.... did it everywhere we could find thinking nobody knew, forgetting mom and dad were young once too... LOL

[@christinamann3640]

I can only imagine a grown Brooklyn going back to these videos of you at this age, looking back on your life. I hope she takes in the lesson to not lose herself in someone else.

[@WanderingObbie]

Love that you share these personal stories, kudos for the vulnerability to help others.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

😂You have left everyone speechless! I totally agree with you and it is a learning curve in the winding road from a young adult to maturity. Enjoyed the "looking back through the rear view mirror" trip you just led me down and you are spot on. Thanks for sharing.(although I never had to come out of the closet😂thank goodness!!)

[@Pammellam]

Well, _DAD_ would have known there was a boy in the house as soon as he saw the car! Yes, dads know what is _up_ because they were boys once too!

[@BoolitMagnet]

That got me chuckling and remembering my own "rite of passage". Thanks for sharing yours. I wish I could like this video like 20 times.

[@titanican2731]

Throwing your past at us is awesome, you make yourself vulnerable to us gives you credibility 💕

[@nancyschad2969]

Losing one's self to stay in a relationship is something I did in my last marriage. I"ll never do that again.

[@aussiejac]

That is hilarious and your parents would be watching as well. Thankyou for being so real xx

[@Enola-eg9xo]

Can’t wait for the next instalment of “Matthew the younger years”. Loved the opening.

[@ryanepp8174]

What an amazing view. My parents had property on the Shuswap when we were growing up. Just a trailer on a lot but I dream of owning a place on a lake again. That view at the start. Is a little piece of heaven

[@Valerygallery]

Those were the days, my friend! I'm just happy I never had to hide anyone in my closet!🤭

[@ursulapercell4528]

My great uncle Karl had the same experience with a girl, but he had to jump out the window when he heard the father coming up. He grabbed his clothes & on top of all, he jumped into something nasty. He was a soldier & ruined his uniform. We always got a good laugh out of his stories....

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

Took me a minute, sorry. I had to finish watching Oppenheimer. That was an intense experience. Also, the unknowing, all knowing yt algorithm saw fit to unsub me.. wtf?? That's now been rectified. Odd b/c I've been watching your videos this whole time and clicking the like button even if I haven't been commenting much. Your closet story very much played out in my head to the Three's Company theme song. You have your own Jack Tripper story, Matthew!! Lol

[@exploringnext1111]

Just WoW! So much love for you!❤❤❤

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

GREAT opening shots and a very intriguing story share ... BUSTED in your birthday suit!?😳🤔, well almost! 👀😂😆🤭. LUV the DIXXON ...and you 'nailed' that dance club beat!😦🕺. Very true WORDS have power ... proceed with 'caution'. LIFE is the lesson for sure ... thanks for sharing, take care, be safe & stay bless'd!👍🤗💖😇

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

Oh, Matthew, sweetie, you made me giggle 🤭.

[@preparingthebridefaithoutr6884]

Me tooooo, Jackie!🤭 ... actually I did LOL!😳😆😂😇

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

As a Dad, I've been THAT Dad.

[@marconion]

I have a feeling that the title of this vlog should generate views...... lol

[@darrenw2803]

@marconion, yeah lol people with think he could be....but sounds like he isn't though lol(edited)

[@Katiedid1975]

😮😅😊

[@marconion]

He got us hook, line & sinker! lol@@darrenw2803

[@marconion]

@darrenw2803 he got us hook, line & sinker! 🤣🤣

[@travelinvanman706]

Click bait

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Thank You! You taught me something I never thought of. It means a lot to me.

[@kerrymcclaren3082]

What a view and the tickles of the sounds of the lake... *CHILLS* Way to set it up!!

[@barbatkinson5822]

Loving these videos 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@danielellington8407]

Wow, I’m just trying to picture your face at the time he opened the door! Better that you decided to innch out got your clothes to put back on before he discovered you. Thanks for sharing your personal life with us. Stay Safe, Stay warm, Stay you!

[@jesus773]

I had to hide in the closet once also but didn't get cought, another time I hid under the bed and jumped out of a 2nd story window

[@navigatingthedestination]

Thanks for sharing Matthew. Reflecting on your past relationships is a way to make improvements on yourself now. I know I've been doing that the last few years after my marriage ended. Im grateful for what I've learned and the growth I've worked on. From being angry to being enlightened and enjoying the moment more. I learned that I don't have to change who I am for anyone. I have a better understanding of my worth. And I will continue to work on myself and live my life 😊 thanks for the journey.

[@rachadventuresinliv]

Never having the chance to be my own self as I was married very young with a child to an abusive man. After years of trauma I thought he was the answer. Turned out to be hell, till the day I walked away. Today I am proud of whom I have become, I have my best friend in the world to thank for his help. Many will never understand the way I chose to live my life but it's not theirs to live it's mine and I do what makes me happy.

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

Been there, done that, though it was an angry french-canadian and CATHOLIC Mom, hers. My gf was Diane. We were great together.

[@sheilacaine]

Great story. ❤

[@ovangal3852]

@VanLifePlus - Matthew - Awwww, U tease😂❤

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Good evening Matthew and Penny.

[@DebraMcCann-r9f]

Scenery is beyond wow….havent seen Canada in a negative light yet.

[@Anniesrandommoments]

Apparently this vlog may contain inappropriate content & do I wish to continue 😊

[@pearlygirlypetaccessories7778]

Funny story at least you had your clothes on when the pops found you 😂

[@ShinyNickelBlades]

I can see where both of you were coming from, it's almost a lose-lose situation. I had my "clubbing days" but it's not for me, either. I didn't go out with girlfriends, I went with my mom and grandma, haha.

[@christinamann3640]

I have said before, I don’t want to live with my friends, I want to KEEP my friends

[@Lee-mmg]

Goodness, was I ever young? LOL My kids dad had decided he could change me - get me out of my boots and jeans and away from saddles and horses. Never took. That's why he wound up remarried for 21 or so years to another person and I wound up single for 37 years or so. You take care Matthew. God Bless.

[@Danielily1]

Thank you for sharing your youth.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great and funny video 😂

[@VaguelyMeandering]

That was a lovely, poignant video. You tell these stories with such respect and humour. LOVE the title! I'm looking forward to hearing more about losing yourself in a relationship. It is something I do often and its why I'm no longer in a relationship. I pity anyone who Brooklyn chooses to date. They will not get away with anything...

[@rockysmumakagma]

I’m picturing your facial expression when Jill’s dad opened the closet door 😂 I wasn’t one for going to the nightclub, my boyfriend at the time was about 3 yrs older than me and he was the same way. I was more of a quieter person, however, I did enjoy dancing. I remember after we broke up, my sister took me to our local popular club, that night was male stripper night, first time I’d ever been to a show…yikes! I was under age aswell 😅, like 16 or something 😂Some of her friends were there too. I remember when the strippers were done and the dancing started, a guy asked me to dance and I actually said no 😅, just cause I was kind of shy. One memory I’ll never forget 🙈

[@KerriJean]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Brittanyjacks]

I live in my car and just started my KZbin channel and so grateful and feel so free :)

[@katherinespong8139]

You are lucky papa bear did not leave an imprint on your arse. And, at least he found you in clothing. 😅 So, Brooklyn will not be able ro pull the wool over your eyes. 😂. The foibles of youth. Glad you survived and came out the other side smarter and wiser.

[@VikingShipExplorer]

Hahaha!!! playing Nintendo, We did a lot of that to...lol. Great memories this story has stirred up for me. Great video Mathew.

[@lifes.way.too.short-au]

in the closet , I do not know what to say, Matthew but to 😂😂😂😂😊😊😊

[@SuperInsuranceman]

Maybe Jill's father had a good laugh after you left in triple speed because, hey, he had a youth too... 😊 Remember this adventure, Matthew, if you experience the same situation with Brooklyn when she wil be a teenager. You will definitely laugh too. Yet, you bring back sweet memories of youth to an old man like me.

[@donnamacleod2947]

Just think of all the experiences you'll have when Brooklyn starts dating. Keep smiling.

[@kimbrueck7811]

Awesome job Matthew, thanks for sharing. ❤❤

[@eyeswideshut_icu3426]

One more closet door to open....

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

At least Jill's dad didn't burst into your house! I was SLEEPING (not playing nintendo) fully clothed at my friend's house when I came home from college for a weekend but didn't let my parents know I was in town. My dad just walked right into Marino's house and dragged me out. He said, "If I didn't find you both with your clothes on this would have been a completely different outcome!" He drove me straight back to college without my car - quietest three hour drive I have ever been on! Dance clubs are better with a friend group...because there are too many d-bags that are there just trying to get lucky. Not a good environment to bring your significant other to for sure. In college I would go clubbing with my friend Mary and hit up the biker bar with Dan. I think if Dan would of come clubbing he would of decked a few people...maybe even Mary. And as for drink prices...I was always a water with lemon kind of girl...head on a swivel and all.

[@AngelaHager-t4d]

From the title, I was thinking finally, but then you started the story lol

[@canadiannat8960]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀 Yup....losing and denying yourself for a relationship is a horrible way to live.

[@pdodwell1575]

This is a note to future Matthew from a person many years your senior now. Unfortunately the hard lessons never end. We just have to try not to repeat the same lessons. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I think I missed the symbolism of the candle.

[@alanshaffer6724]

HI Matthew

[@freedomdove]

What a predicament! Lol.

[@Yvonneb_]

Another great video and with honesty too ❤ x

[@rajanikumari3672]

Good vlog. Reminds me of many life lessons. I can honestly say none of which left me naked in a closet facing the parent. But, some probably as mortifying in the moment.😂😂

[@maryrinks8383]

Oh man sounds like the movie "mischief""

[@turtlegram31656]

Hey at least you had a closet to hide in and access to clothing.LOL.🐢🐶🐕🐩🌊✨🌙🌈🌺🐢

[@spudrubble]

Okay I don't know your age but I had a brand new Iroc Z in 1988 and my full coverage insurance was only $169 a month and I was a ticket magnet.

[@chucktheperson1063]

Live and learn. Isn't that what life is all about. Cheers!

[@kerrymcclaren3082]

💚💚💚

[@sheylaboucher3829]

It happened to my sister...mom found her boyfriend naked in the closet. 🤣I always thaught it was hilarious, as a big sister. He became the father of their kids a few years later.

[@victoriabaker6943]

Young love! How in the heck did we survive any of them? I dated at twin from a blind date in my sophomore year to my senior/ year. When it came to the “base level” I had a ton of pressure on me from both sides. His parents had a shotgun wedding & I had a poppa (Opa) that had a shotgun & with no fear of using it. In Junior year the cow my boyfriend named after me (country boy gives the most beautiful gifts! it was a Jersey cow in the color of light brown & tan) got pregnant. His twin thought it was funny Togo around school saying “Vikki’s pregnant. The fall out was minimal, but when fI tried 0:03 0:03 to head off the town gossips at the pass I could see their feelings on the subject. Once all was clear they were fine. Th

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

I kept my Prelude a little longer than you did. 1991 to 2014.

[@martna1]

That's why it's so important to avoid jumping into situations without the benefit of marriage. People should realize that the girl your boy is with is somebody's daughter. Once you cross that line you can't take it back.

[@DU112052]

Hi Matt!!

[@susancaleca4796]

Did you ever finish painting Lucky?

[@deandigiacomo2010]

👍👍

[@BigV96220]

Hey Mathew ,you brought back so Memories but from a Female side of, it but still very simular .I think being in that adolescence stage of life has alot to do with what kind of family life you had with your Parents ,I had boy freind who had a carefree family life and i had a more of a responsible up bringing ,but bringing them both together was fun and exciting moving into Adulthood and then the real relationships began it wasnt really carefree anymore which really DID SUCK ,Anywho your right the moral of the story Never loose yourself dont become ONE its not fair unless you definately feel safe loved and same outlook and dreams not Goals Dreams .Thankyou Matthew very Interesting content looking forward to Part 2 HEHE 😁😂🥰 sending blessings to you and yours Stay safe Stay Happy 🥰lots love from me V Australia😵‍💫🤗

[@wanrapea]

Yikes! Caught in flagrante, hopefully you finished dressing, before the closet doors opened. I bet you were speechless! Hopefully it wasn't the first time you met her dad!

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Hahahaha!

[@helene1779]

❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐈❤️

[@connielentz1114]

I pity teenage Brooklyn.

[@VanlifePLUS]

🤣

[@DantesBobolink]

atleast you didnt get caught in your bday suit

[@DorkForge]

I don't know what made the bottom fall out of my stomach more, the dad opening the closet door or what you said in earshot of the missus. Young matthew, please we can't take much more of this, hurry up and forsake women for a flannel addiction already!

[@VanlifePLUS]

Got a long road to go yet!

[@laurafacteau5551]

Ha Ha

[@robertkoollransom]

😅

[@stacynoble3909]

🩲👞👞

[@ashleyheart123]

WHAT 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@benb8241]

At least you put your clothes on. It would have been way more awkward to have that happen whilst unclothed.

[@FLATBUSHPLAY]

Clubbing is great for young girls because it gives them a chance to show what they got and hopefully trade up. Never a good situation for the boyfriend. If your girl likes to do this, time to move on. Plus what passes for music is terrible.

[@RADBAD]

How do you not see the value of you and Amber.... currently.???. Jill was past tense. Gone. Value what you have now and what you can change... thinking about the past is ok to acknowledge but it takes time from making the progress to better your NOW..... GTFO

[@VanlifePLUS]

It’s not all about me man, that being said - this does not take any time away from making progress on my now. My entire journey since I began this endeavour has proven that when I value myself life can be better than it has ever been. Finding value of yourself in another person is a horrible crutch that can ruin your life.

[@queer2k]

My stepdaughter tried to hide a boy in her closet. She didn't realize the boy had left his bicycle on the front porch. They always think they can outsmart their parents with unoriginal ideas. Tsk.

[@adeanaargle5739]

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