r/Bestof My Friend Wants to Sleep with My Husband

[@rSlash]

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[@Sanodi21]

The dad in the first story is the stuff legendary dads are made of. He calls the bullshit as bullshit, fully supports his son in his toughest times, stands by and for his son, sees the hard work his son is doing, and sincerely wants what's best for his son. OP marrying Tiff is the cherry on top.

[@jutde]

Hopefully for OP's sake Tiff isn't the stereotypical work-hard-play-harder-nurse-with-a-wild-side with a pent-up desire to reclaim and relive her youth because it will not end well for OP and Jelly.

[@transsnack]

​@@jutde no need to assume that. That's just a douche thing to say about a wildly upbeat story.

[@Tom-su4tc]

@@transsnack and yet it happens

[@silverflight01]

Story 1: The dad is a real MVP. He protected OP and Tiffany from a forced marriage, and it lead to OP and Tiffany living a life they want. Screw those other parents

[@dracko158]

Especially OP's mom. Kicking your son out and forcing him to marry Tiff at THEIR church? Super trashy.

[@violetbishop1205]

J

[@tham2279]

You mean other people. Those arent parents in my eyes

[@Diamond1234]

The MVP that got them into being able to make their own choices and now they have a relationship because they were allowed to build the relationship and it's a healthy one where they both want to be in onen where they could've hated each other because they would've been forced together. Goodness gracious that dad is the best. The other parents though, trash. They would've, ironically, ruined the relationship.

[@jstnrgrs]

He did that without enabling bad behavior, and ensuring personal growth in his son and the mother of his grandchild. It's an unbelievably difficult balance, and he did it basically perfectly.

[@kelly-bisson]

I'm happy Rslash was able read such an uplifting story after so many negative ones. That dad is everything a parent should be: understanding, patient, and supportive while still enforcing responsiblility and growth. He did what everyone should aspire to do; be better than the generation before him and want the generation after to be able to have a better life than he did. We need more people, not just parents, like this in society.

[@momomomo__]

he actually broke the cycle, and that's something he should be incredibly proud of

[@transsnack]

​@@momomomo__ not only did he break the cycle, he ensured that it wouldn't ever run the risk of popping back up. W dad!

[@cubbybearplayz8543]

He also found love while helping his kids

​@@cubbybearplayz8543, yeah, it's almost as if people love being around people who know how to love...

[@cubbybearplayz8543]

@ your point? Your comment is as useful as mine.

[@platannapipidae9621]

first story deserves a film adaptation. the dad is an angel and op and Tiffany are just wisest teenagers the world have seen. i wish them all the best.

[@1mol831]

I wonder if Tiffany needs to call OP’s dad as ‘dad’

[@MorbidKat]

1st Op's dad deserves so much credit!! I will never understand parents that are like "my child has made a mistake that is going to significantly make their life harder....I'll make it exponentially worse for them!" I have 2 kids and just can't wrap my head around those actions.

[@caseyjude5472]

Combine “Hurt people hurt people” with religious fundamentalism to explain this type of 🦇💩crazy behavior. Not to excuse it, because it’s inexcusable, just to explain it. Love isn’t a goal of fundies. Virtue signaling & making everyone as miserable as you, are, unfortunately, goals.

[@spydersoup8447]

Yeah, it's like they want to punish their kid for this mistake that they're completely against their kid doing, making them hate the kid as a result.

[@TwighlightLugia]

It always loops back around to "Well I had to deal with this toxic cultish behavior so my kids do too. What do you mean therapy? That shit's for pussies"

[@v3ru586]

It's about the kids learning to accept consequences for their actions. Not an excuse, just an explanation of why these people don't understand that they're harmful, and why recognising such an upbringing as abusive is so difficult.

[@fanfictiondreamer7836]

Some people just value their religious beliefs more than the human beings that they have struggled so much to bring into the world and raise. It's like in their minds, their children are ungrateful and bad for not having the same beliefs as them and having the audacity to commit actions that go agains their beliefs even though it's not so bad. Well, they can continue to live in their own bubble and stew in their own self-inflicted misery of not having their own children obey the laws of their religion. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[@ДмитрийГусарев-ж8ъ]

Story 1: The fact that OP's mother and Tiff's parents booted both of their kids out for not being married and now their kids cut them out when they ARE planning to marry eachother. Isn't karma a bitch?

[@Donnerwamp]

Well, they're baptists... There's no hate like (fundamentalistic) christian love...

[@shadaris3384]

funny thing is, if they had been forced to marry, things prob would be positive like they are.

[@Theimmure]

@@shadaris3384 Doubt it.

[@smolboi1222]

@@shadaris3384 Whenever you try to force a relationship it will always fail because it is a relationship based off insincerity.

[@luckyassassin1]

​@@shadaris3384they rarely end positively when you're forced into something you aren't ready for.

[@minervatweet8961]

The growth in story 1 is so beautiful and the dad is a SAINT

[@avesatanae]

Nope. Just a normal dad.

[@midnightredditor1991]

​@@avesatanae He is a normal dad, but also did everything in his power to protect all 3 of those kids. There was no judgment, only acceptance. That man is the definition of a Dad. I only hope i can attain that lvl of fatherhood in my life. All dads should. Those religous fucks choose their faith over their kids, and not only failed as parents, but lost out on the years watching their kids grow into "proper" parents. Kudos to the Pa, and we all should strive to the type of parent he is.

[@timoborri298]

The guy messed up at 16 but then he made so many good decisions. Looks like he learned a lot from his hero dad.

[@timoborri298]

​@@avesatanae na man. So many dads are rubbish. He is above average, way above. It is what dads should be like, though.

[@MadameMeowth]

​@Timo Borriß no, he is what a parent should be. Supports, loves, helps, guides his child and shows them how to be happy and functional people.

[@Carnibee]

Story 2: On this season of “That Not How Polyamory Works, You Monster” we see a wild narcissist almost ruin the relationship of her “friend” so she can get her rocks off.

[@tully6648]

Right? With the sheer number of people out there abusing "polyamory" and "open relationships" out there, it's no wonder people automatically get up in arms when they hear someone proclaim to be as such.

[@Diamond1234]

Even had the gal to say she liked him when it wasn't in a romantic way so she was only after him for his body, what a creep. Honestly one of the boyfriends too, being on board to ruin the dudes self esteem so HE could have a go at the wife because he apparently knew her. Yikes. stay away from the both of them.

[@dudeorduuude5211]

Or, just admit that is how it works. You think you can choose a messy life without messiness? This is a clear example of the messiness.

[@maapauu4282]

@@dudeorduuude5211 Please do your research before talking about something. That is not what Polyamory is. Polyamory isn't messy. It has existed in hundreds of cultures for hundreds of thousands of years. A true Poly relationship would be one where everyone has enthusiastic consent. Please do your research before saying incorrect things about LGBTQ+ people

[@Carnibee]

@@dudeorduuude5211 …or I can not try to sound edgy 🤷🏾‍♀️ you clearly have no idea what polyamory entails and clearly aren’t interested in the truth, so I won’t bother explaining something you can Google. Considering the absolutely terrible and disgusting things that can happen in monogamous relationships, I also don’t think I need to explain to you that terrible people exist under every possible label. Lots of people think sex before marriage is also “messy” by the way 😂 i mean, wouldn’t s*x be so much simpler if it was just with ONE person instead of MULTIPLE 🤔 maybe people who have had sex with more than one person should just be honest about the lifestyle they chose 😊

[@Alphac23]

“Welcome to RSlash Bestofredditorupdates where we have one of the sweetest and most heart touching stories I’ve ever read” Title of the video:My Friend Wants to Sleep with my Husband

[@minnarosenqvistmr]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SMLYTPMovies]

So wholesome LMAO

[@audreym3908]

Ikr, it's so beautiful 🥹

[@honoredtiger]

Wholesome beautifulness

[@TheTrueMichael]

The fact the last story barely got any coverage was so annoying too

[@wintertoastie]

Home wreckers are some of the worst people on this planet. To ruin someone elses relationship, and in some cases, breaking apart the parents of a child, for your own selfish reasons, is disgusting and unforgivable!

[@TisOnlyAScratch]

Agreed but if a Homewrecker can break the relationship, I also blame the individual(s) giving priority to HW or anyone outside of the immediate relationship. When in doubt, the spouses should absolutely talk to the accused spouse directly. The accused spouse needs to do everything to reassure the spouse who is in doubt for any reason. The doubting spouse needs to allow the accused spouse to defend him/herself. 1. Don't marry anyone who doesn't trust you or you don't trust. 2. If trust ever breaks down, get a marriage/relationship counselor you both agree on. The relationship will end if Trust breaks down too far.

[@wintertoastie]

@@TisOnlyAScratch Also very true. Giving in and cheating on your spouse is also disgusting. If you can't resist other people, don't get married and waste someone else's time

[@benjie128]

Story 1: OPs dad is an MVP. Most valuable parent. He's supported OP and his ex as they become parents of their own. And made sure they are set up for success.

[@JHyde-tv3if]

OP's dad not only saved them from a cultish arranged marriage, he taught them to be responsible parents who respect what help they do get while understanding they aren't entitled to it, made them get parenting and coparenting classes so they didn't develop some weird toxic relationship, and helped them understand how to give each other breaks so that parental burn out doesn't happen. He helped build them. Helped them walk so they could run while making them do most of the work. I wanna be this dad for my kids.

[@thefavoured1411]

My thoughts exactly, but I couldn't have put it so eloquently. Just one thing though, what almost happened to OP and Tiff wasn't an arranged marriage, it was a forced marriage. There's a world of difference.

[@bouboulroz]

The irony is, had the rest of the parents supported the young parents the same way the father did, they would've get the wedding they wanted. Instead, they tried to force it, which would've resulted in a resentful couple and a child suffering from it. Meanwhile, OP's father opposition to that resulted in a happy little family. Also, good on the father for immediately bringing them both to court so they can deal with everything regarding custody and child support. Things were about to get difficult for both of them, and the last thing they needed was to argue about that during a very stressful period.

[@N0xiety]

Well, that's not a guarantee. Notice that the dad didn't just give em shelter, he also set reasonable boundries to make them take on responsibility, and lectured em on how to be better. The dad gave them the correct way of support for everything to turn out as it has. If the parents didn't drive em away, they would not have been living under the same roof, they would not have to work so hard and take on that much responsibility etc. OP would most likely be still going to school even if he wasn't doing particularly great. They might not have grown in their mentality to such a degree, and they might not even be together. Things might have turned very different with different circumstances...

[@jplayzow]

​@@N0xiety if the family forced a marriage between kids it would probably fail and lead to even more resentment they needed the mental space to grow as people the father did and excellent job at guiding them and adding a bit of pressure as needed to make sure they didn't just rest on their current situation until it was too late

[@iridescentsolace]

The second story had me chanting “BEAT THEIR ASS” over every added in detail of what the friend did, I hope they never speak to them again wtfff

[@sophietremblay3795]

Hahahaha I agree

[@Alyeska23]

1st story is sad and beautiful. What OPs mother and Tiff's family did is inexcusable. But OPs dad is a SAINT. He already experienced the life OP was headed towards and stepped up to fix things. Two old families were lost. But a new wholesome family was created in the ashes. Tiff must have been so scared. But she has a new father who will protect her for the rest of her life. OP, I am so happy you reconnected with your dad. Keep on talking to him. He has more to teach you.

[@starbird3939]

Story 2 What the exfriend did is called “negging”. It’s gross when dudes do it to women to guilt them into sleeping with them-and it is disgusting what this woman did to Op’s husband

[@dudeorduuude5211]

Loser women keeping up with the loser men

[@balanc-joy9187]

Wow, the father of OP was a frigging hero!! He went through a worse version of what happened to OP and Tiffany, and did EVERYTHING he could to protect his son _and_ Tiffany from being pressured into the same thing. Says a lot that a family could make such a hard situation work, I'd break down if it was me. I'm glad they are happy and doing well!! Honestly, this is a good example of what can happen when someone is there to steady you and when people do everything they can to tackle a problem together, no obstacles can stop them!! (Sorry if that was a bit corny) Also, f*** the other parents, Tiffany's pair and OP's Mom, how _dare_ they shame and try to control their children like that because of what happened. _ESPECIALLY_ the Mother, since she had the audacity to try and force her kids to suffer the _same thing she and OP's Dad did_ she of all people should've known this was a bad idea, since OP's Dad clearly did understand how bad an idea it was for them to marry so young (and after just _kissing_ I hate to hear craziness like that, but it doesn't shock me. Fundamentalists, if they had their way, would have every last bit of interaction and behavior policed, and suck every bit of value out of life if they could)

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

father*

[@balanc-joy9187]

@@ChristopherCapersJones Thank you.

[@Collidedatoms]

The worst part is, if they had just been supportive like OP's dad, the outcome they wanted is exactly the outcome they would have gotten only with some delay while they righted themselves financially. The only difference in the outcomes is now her parents and OP's mom don't get to be part of it. It's sad but deserved.

[@FerventLotus]

Story 2: That woman is NOT polyamorous. She's just a selfish harlot that wanted that guy for, at most, a few months of fun, and would just toss him to the curb when she was done with him and move onto the next guy and shrug her shoulders about his broken life. Good for them on not letting her back into their lives.

[@BrianStorm742]

Yeah, she's absolutely cheating on her boyfriends too

[@moviemaestro800]

I hate beyond compare that, since more people are coming out as poly, cheaters are using that label as a new excuse to justify their ways, despite real polyamorous folks constantly stressing the importance of mutual consent between all prospective partners, ahead of consummation.

[@LilChuunosuke]

Agreed. There are definitely good and bad poly relationships, don't get me wrong, but these relationships still have to be built on healthy communication and strong emotional bonds, just like monogamous relationships. My best friend is poly. He has a girlfriend and tagged onto a two person couple as well. They're all super strict and structured about it. He refused to start seeing the other two until he talked to his girlfriend about it and all 4 of them had to agree on ground rules. Using people for their bodies is not poly. It's an open marriage.

[@nzuria8135]

God I'm so annoyed with all the stories of people using polyamory as a reason to cheat. My partner and I have an open relationship because she is Poly while I'm more monogamus. I want her to be happy, and so when we first started dating, we talked about boundaries. I don't mind if she has other partners, and we've been happily dating for almost two years now. THIS is actual polyamory, not whatever the hell the woman in the second story was trying to do.

[@DianaWanMa]

@@BrianStorm742let’s separate both matters. Since she said she is poly I guess she has consent to be with whatever she wants (I know it normally doesn’t work like that, but let’s say that that’s what she agreed with them). What was absolutely terrible was the manipulation, the continuous insistence, and the selfishness involved, to the point of breaking the confidence and self-steem of the friend, all to get what she wants. I do say though, that maybe she manipulated her boyfriends too.

[@BrooklyKnight]

I'm not polyamorous, but polyamorous people really get a bad rap cuz of people like the "friend" in the second story. Most polyam people I know do not act like that at all.

[@Glis54]

In my opinion if not everyone agrees to it it's just cheating not polyamory and if everyone agrees to it it's fine.

[@RiveroftheWither]

​@@Glis54The term usually used by ACTUAL poly people is "enthusiastic consent". The people apart of the relationship can't just agree, they have to actually be excited and happy about it. This story is actually a good example of the difference, the "friend" didn't care about the husbands enthusiastic consent, she just wanted to verbally abuse and gaslight him into agreeing. We've seen other stories on here about "open relationships" where the other person "agreed" after threats of divorce, berating, discovering a pre-existing affair and many other coercion tactics.

[@kg5626]

People who want to cheat try to say they are poly when they're not

[@FletcherDoesStuff]

My sister is Poly and I have a bunch of friends that are too! I definitely agree ya’ll get a bad rap! I think if there was some actually good media depicting polyamory people could start getting over the misconceptions but that might take a minute 🙄😅

[@debymello4756]

@@RiveroftheWither Truth be told, the main reason "entuiastic consent" had to become a term is because of people refusing to accept that agreeing to anything under duress/coercion is not consenting. Like, blackmail is a crime for a reason, yet when it comes to sex and relationships suddenly any "yes" is fair game. Crazy crap.

[@silverflight01]

Story 2: Wow, what an A-Hole. Husband's (not anymore, I hope) friend wanted to sleep with him and was willing to break his self-esteem to get what she wanted. She's definitely the abusive type and would've continued to abuse him

[@TwighlightLugia]

I love her assumption that if she broke up their marriage, the husband would automatically jump her bones, and the wife would automatically sleep with one of her boytoys. It's like having a crush on a local high school teacher, so yooouu... get him fired so he has time to date you? And not like, be busy looking for a new job?

[@SacrificialFox]

Story 2: As someone whos poly that girl was crossing soooooo many lines, my poly group would completely cut me if i did shit like that no matter the reason

[@evilkittynumber3860]

As someone in a happy and healthy open relationship, it always gets me so pissed when people ruin it for others.

[@RWAsur]

Rslash should do an "end of year best stories" segment to round off the new year where we compare the best parents throughout the year!

[@Arachne97]

That poor young kid. I am so glad they have that dad to support them. He's a true hero.

[@tannermoore6830]

1st story: OPs dad is an amazing dad. And OP himself is an amazing dad. Most 16 yr old fathers just split. And not only did he stay in the picture, he did things that nobody would choose to do for their kids at that age. I wish all of them the best!!

[@PrincessofPower84]

Okay, that first story made me cry. What a great dad and a real man. He's an amazing human being, and I'm glad that the OP will learn from his example.

[@KarbonYaddy]

that dad is a living legend

[@thunderflare59]

"Your wife is cheating. You should have an open relationship." Did she actually think that would work? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@moviemaestro800]

Can tell you from experience, polyamory is not a case of cheating without the ignorance. There's a reason we use the term "enthusiastic consent" a lot. Without it, it's not polyamory, but instead cheating with extra steps. Some may have once called it being a cuckold.

[@lakeemawilliams4698]

That first story made me cry. Rslash I felt you heavily on this one. Good luck to them in the future.

[@adamb89]

I'm going to be 45 in a month and to this day, I cannot fathom why anyone cries over happy stories lol. It just makes no sense. It's about as crazy to me as laughing while you're strangling someone.

[@kitthea]

@@adamb89here was literally no need for this comment. With your 45 years on this earth, you should know that people are different. Everyone reacts different to things, thats common sense. Maybe it doesnt make sense to you, yes. Do you know why it doesnt make sense to you? Because the world isnt about you / made to your understanding Have a great day.

[@adamb89]

@@kitthea Well to be fair, you are definitely an expert on unnecessary commentary.

[@lakeemawilliams4698]

@@kitthea I try to be understanding towards everyone. Maybe he doesn't know how to deal with the intenseness of being so happy for others that it moves every fiber of your being and the tears are uncontrollable at that point. I love to see others happy. Hopefully one day when he lives beyond the age of 45 he figures it out.

[@debwoody5408]

​@adamb89 Just because you don't understand something, it doesn't mean you can't emphasize. Laughing while strangling someone, that's something I can't fathom, but I think if I am ABLE to emphasize, that might make me a sociopath or a psychopath, psychopath, I'm not sure which.

[@D-M-K-1-2]

You know it's a heart warming story when you have to hear Dabney snot all over the microphone.

[@PossiblyAHooman]

🤣

[@skunkrat01]

MASSIVE ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE DAD 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Not only did he step up as a father, he taught his son how to step up and be a great father too. We should all be so lucky

[@ashleyd7023]

It amazes me that the KIDS in the first story really put in more work than most adults do when it comes to getting their lives together. Yes, the dad is absolutely amazing. But all 3 of them are really stepping up.

[@amezfires9247]

Hearing rSlash get emotional about the 1st story was just so sweet & wholesome ❤❤ Was so happy that OP has an amazing dad, that he worked things out w/ the mom, that he's loving being a dad, & that his situation drastically improved. ❤❤

[@humanoid251]

Story 1: OP and Tiffany are super fortunate that at least 1 of the adults knew what it meant to be a loving, caring and nurturing parent. Absolute Chad of a father

[@1mol831]

But what does Tiffany call OP’s dad

[@ethang.8238]

​@@1mol831 his name? Idk who cares

[@redsonja1643]

RSlash!! That first story was amazing! The OP's Dad is definitely a unicorn. Oh my goodness!! That is the kind of man that every man should strive to be! Being a teen parent is very rough.

[@tastybacon255-baconboy5]

I can't stop smiling- I did not expect OP and Tiffany to get back together

[@audreym3908]

Me too. I remember the story from 2 yrs ago

[@hipsterracoon2159]

Do you know there’s a saying” if it is meant for you… it will be find its way back to you” 😊

[@dramamole]

Oh I did. As soon as he said in the original update that they were actually "talking" now, I knew that's where it was headed 😊

[@HoodieHorizon]

Story 1 dad is really an amazing dad. It’s literally the best use of tough love I’ve seen. He understands OP’s situation so provides housing but still requires them both to get jobs and an education. Provides financial support but only when he can tell OP needs the help and has been putting in the work. He didn’t leave them out to dry but still taught them how to take care of themselves. Amazing parenting.

[@ManlyStump]

rSlash: "We have one of the sweetest and most heart-touching stories I've ever read." Me, reading the video title: "I'm guessing that's two different stories!"

[@StarRedRose]

The story didn't make me cry but R/Slash's (justified) gushing about Op's dad in story 1 had me weeping. Good job! xD

[@killuaxkillua2384]

That first story with the dad- it’s amazing. This is what unconditional love for your children looks like. Preparing them, loving them and protecting them. I love it 🥰

[@michal26691]

7:05 father of the year... More like greatest father of all time. This dude has managed to protect his son, his grandkid, found the perfect balance between helping out and teaching responsibility, as well as teaching his son empathy... Wow!

[@ashleyd7023]

I loved Rslash’s reactions while reading the first story… this is what we are here for. Now I need a tissue too.

[@romi2513]

The dad sounds like an angel. Treasure him. Also. 15!!! U CAN GET MARRIED IN A STATE AT 15 Y/O AMERICA dafuq Edit: i am reading all your comments and holy shit...

[@djwolfenstein]

I live in Missouri and I didn't even know that!

[@Ikajo]

Some states in the US don't have a lower limit. Only about 7 states outright ban marriage under 18.

[@wyveren5359]

Yep but most of the states where there is no legal age minimum for marriage does have a minimum for devise That minimum being 18 Which is why the dad would have had to help out in getting the marriage annulled because the two would have been stuck being married together for at least 2 years It happens alot I think 30,000 kids have been married off like this, some as young as 10

[@adamb89]

And in New Hampshire or Massachusetts it's 14.

[@audreym3908]

​@@Ikajo you'd think it would've been all 50.

[@kaylachristian238]

Story one had me in tears. Their father saved that family by being so supportive. Also how much op loves his child heals my fatherless soul

[@Rj-ij6ko]

Story 1: Dad is a literal SUPERHERO. The absolute best dad ive read about in a long time. Op i know you’ll be a great dad since you have such a great one. Good luck man

[@MrsShocoTaco]

The parents in story 1, except Super Dad, failed their kids, then blamed them and tried to punish them for their own failures. Thank goodness for Super Dad.

[@paulagoeringer9466]

He set the bar waaay back up where it belongs. I think he dropped this 👑

[@1mol831]

What about Jelly’s parents? Aka Tiffany and OP.

[@MrsShocoTaco]

@@1mol831 They did nothing wrong here except being irresponsible teens just long enough to make a baby that they both love and support. I think they did rather well for the circumstances and better than most would have at their age 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@1mol831]

@@MrsShocoTaco you said the parents. Tiffany and OP are parents

[@MrsShocoTaco]

@1 Mol Obviously, I was referring to the parents of op and the parents of the girl. You're being purposely obtuse.

[@maygoodcometous1]

I am in love with the father in story 1. I wish OP, and this whole family EVERY GOOD THING!! I want more updates!!! Especially wedding drama stories because, you know that the minute a wedding is in the offing, the evil awful relatives will come along and try to take over and we all know that this family is golden and will blow them off with class. 😊

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

Your reaction to the OP and Tiffany getting back together was perfect. OP's dad is the best!

[@visionpond1298]

that dad in the first story!!! legend! just the most amazing person ever, truly wish there were more people like this. protect this dad at all cost!!

[@amyspeers8012]

I was the school nurse in a high school and oh how I wish there were more parents like the dad in the first story. So many of the kiddos who got pregnant at my school were kicked out.

[@minnarosenqvistmr]

I had a "friend" that tried the same, with my husband of 21yrs.. she's not in our lives anymore!

[@BunnyQueen97]

“An irritated woman tends to shop to get her mind off things… can you afford that?” 😭 I love this man, what a jolly hero

[@Kkell0x]

The thing about all the parental figures (that arent OP, his dad and his now girlfriend) is that if they'd forced the marriage they would have probably been bad parents and a bad couple... their work and eductional life would have suffered and the parents would have been satisfied and angry at the same time OP's dad has been the best example and the light in their life Edit: and then there is OP's mother!! She lived that life and endet up divorced.

[@theoryofeeveelution]

That first story, I think someone was cutting onions while I was listening to it! OMG I am crying so much! OP's dad is an absolutely legend! You can tell, from how this story was written, just how much appreciation OP has for his father, not to mention is renewed love for Tiff. I was hoping and praying, from the start of the story, that OP and Tiff would reconcile. I have no doubt OP's father will be so blessed to walk his son down the aisle, may walk Tiff down too. This is just such an incredible story and I wish OP, Tiff, and Jelly a wonderful life together and Pa a wonderful life as well. OP is going to be an incredible father and Tiff an incredible mother. OP if you read this thank you for sharing this story with all of us! :) I almost forgot, OP's mother and Tiff's parents can go get screwed. Part of me wishes this was r/AITA so I could give them all 5/5 bad guys because my god, what a bunch of sorry excuses for parents and human beings! I was getting absolutely enraged when OP talked about them! OP and Tiff made the right choice to cut complete contact with them. They don't deserve to be part of OP's, Tiff's, or Jelly's lives!

[@yaqbulyakkerbat4190]

Holy heck. That dad in story 1 is the absolute saint. What an MVP!

[@tamsel814]

The op stating at the start that the dad didn't do much was such a false statement. Luckely op seems to realise how much his dad was actually doing for him, Tiffany and the kid.

[@Beena2020]

I wish more people would realize that babies are a gift and people just don't come equipped with the tools to deal with relationships at a young age. That "mother" that kicked the son out and decided to marry the kids just because, would have ruined their lives. This father knows the true meaning of family. It touches my heart to see someone who really wants his son to succeed in all aspects. Really a truly commendable man. You can be upset about an outcome to an action your child has done, but it's so important to guide your child through it. Wow. Amazing.

[@paulagoeringer9466]

He really put all the work in to see that they knew what was going on, how to deal with it, what they each needed to do, not just with work and school, but relationship wise as well. He gave them a home, space, advice. He went to bat for them in court knowing they didn't have a clue what to do, he had their back ALL the way. He didn't force or guilt or coerce. He didn't bribe or threaten, he was the epitome of a MAN, a true FATHER, a DAD. Somebody clone this man immediately 😂 or have him teach a class. Everyone should take a lesson from him. That's how it's done.

[@mete_cuet]

Last story- Yikes, I'm polyamorous and that is so damn gross. I totally get monogamous people not wanting to have more than one partner, and people who try to push open relationships make all the good people with more than one partner look like assholes. Like damn, if you have to tear someone down to a crying mess to even have a chance with them you never really had a chance, I hope that they never forgive that "friend".

[@1mol831]

How does poly work? Is there a number limit or you can do it like a linked list structure or a binary tree structure?

[@mete_cuet]

@@1mol831 Honestly I'm stupid and don't get what you mean lol. But I don't think there's a limit? It all just depends on the people involved.

[@celverdi8990]

Hearing RSlash swoon over dear old Pa brings joy to my heart! We need more people like this in the world!

[@Jhei122]

First story: The dad is the MVP for supporting op and Tiffany

[@wickeddanish5814]

YOU ARE ALREADY A AMAZING DAD !!! those smoll anidotes you come with about you, your wife and daughter shows that so so much !!! you love them so much and that shows

[@desk_fan_chan]

man i wish most if not all dad´s were like the dad in the first story. such an amazing dad. he deserves all the praise he´s getting

[@therealbingobango]

The dad is literally giving his kid a better life then he had

[@oceanspace7671]

THE FIRST STORY IS SO FRIGGIN WHOLESOME!!! The dad is absolutely legendary

[@rainmetal]

This is one of the greatest stories I've ever heard that dad is an amazing person and good on the kids for keeping it together.

[@Dreamy1408]

Oh my god, I can hear your smile in your voice with the first story! The sniffling makes it even more wholesome and how genuinely happy you are for them! Your reactions made me smile harder than the actual story which was already heartbreakingly wholesome! Ninjas cutting alot of onions today.

[@Spities]

Your commentary is what had kept me watching/listening to your channel/podcast. You are also so wholesome and I love getting your perspective on stories ❤️

[@justadjustor8993]

Same!!

[@munkydmaze6180]

As a dad who’s 20 with a four year old facing the prospect of life alone and an ex that doesn’t want anything more than what it takes to exchange the kid on weekends, this story is beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@medical-cyanide1526]

Haven’t even finished story one and he might be THE, pronunciation on the E, best dad of the year.

[@maggielee1870]

1st story: What a wonderful story to hear in the morning. I didn't grow up with a father and usually I feel like I didn't miss out on much, but stories like this make me wonder what lessons I would have had. That father is amazing! He really did so much for those kids. What could have been such a messy and loveless ordeal turned into a bright and thriving future for that family. Dad needs an award! 2nd story: the level of manipulation that friend showed is outrageous. To break somebody down slowly over months and months. Just so that they'll be depressed enough to sleep with you. Most people in open relationships aren't about that lifestyle. At least not the ones I know. Open relationships have never been something that I wanted personally. But that woman is a shark. I'd keep her far away

[@fnjesusfreak]

OP1's father preventing a shotgun wedding helped the relationship evolve on its own at its own pace.

[@brianglover2698]

Thank you for the first story rSlash. I think we needed a wholesome story in sea of less wholesome ones.

[@miguelmunoz4659]

Honestly Dad from story one deserves the All American award. This guy is amazing and he went above and beyond to protect his son and Tiffany. You can't ask for more.

[@carissamessina1908]

Ok, first story needs to be written into a book!! This would make an story! ❤

[@amberspicks547]

The dad of the teenage boy with the young baby is SUCH an amazing man. The way he has stepped up and supported, guided, and encouraged those teens through this and helped them prepare and transition them into adulthood and parenthood is unparalleled. I have never heard such an amazing story of teens becoming parents.

[@benmills4358]

Story 1 Complete Disagree OP deserves "Father of the Year" for stepping up and Manning up at a young age. As for OP'S Father for what he's done for his son, Granddaughter, and soon to be Daughter in Law He Deserves "Father of the Decade" Not just the the year. He is their Rock and true Teacher of Life. Thank you for hitting me in the feels.

[@TIRENZARI]

That first story hits me on a very personal level, I wish I had a dad like that he reminds me of my papa (grandad) my papa keeps my mum me and my two brothers going and my partner helps out too, dude it makes me cry with happiness man it’s just perfect ending for everyone !

[@kannlowery]

Your enthusiasm is contagious RSlash. This is why I listen to your videos. 😁

[@angstyuchiha]

OP's dad in the first story made me CRY. He's such an amazing dad and grandpa! And his son and the girlfriend are such great parents, they did so well even with all the hardships. I hope they can all stay happy and healthy

[@hazybubblegum]

That dad is such a good person. Not only is op lucky so is Tiffany. I hope Ops dad gets everything he wants, he deserves it. If heaven exists hes going there and becoming an angel. Ops mom and Tiffany’s parents won’t. They think they will but for this stunt they won’t.

[@ashlitious6624]

as a polyamorous person that experiences a lot of bashing and disgusted comments i was scared to look at the comments but you guys make me so happy, i’m so glad to see so many people understand the difference between polyamory and cheating 💜

[@moviemaestro800]

Agreed.

[@paranormalgurl9193]

Just wanted to say thank you for posting, I love waking up to watch your videos it helps me get through the day; I hope you an everyone has an amazing day

[@rachelle-7472]

i was tearing up and then when i heard you say, "i wish i can be half as good of a father as this guy" i started bawling 😭😭

[@JadeAnnabelArt]

Hey Rslash, thank you for the positive story after yesterdays depression rollercoaster. The worlds terrible enough without some positivity and it's nice hearing about the good things.

[@farawayxgalaxy]

I’m crying at the first story. The way he can talk to his father about fears as well and his dad supported both the kids I cant 😭😭😭😭 And the fact OP is so thankful as well and sees it.

[@AJ-nb4pu]

In the first 10 likes after about 4 years of listening! Hope you’re having a great day RSlash!

[@lionchick797]

This is the absolute most wholesome thing I've ever seen!! That dad is an absolute hero!! Im in tears too. "Pa" is definitely father of the year for 2023.

[@Aria_Kitsuragi]

Im not crying to that first story, nope would never do that at such a wholesome story

[@KansasNotTheBand]

Story 1: aaaaaaaahhhh so wholesome! i'm so glad things are working out for OP and Tiffany as parents to Jelly and also that they found their way back to each other as a couple. OP's dad is a rockstar! it really seems like there aren't many parents that would not only help their kid who has a kid, but also help their grandchild's other parent. sure, letting them all live under his roof is one thing, but he's been so supportive with his rules! his rules were made not to punish the teens for having a kid so young, but to help them be the best parents they can be! he helped OP get into a trade school early on, and instead of kicking Tiffany out when she turned 18, he said she has to stay until she finishes college. i can think of a lot of parents who would say "well you're an adult now and you're not my kid so you're not my problem anymore" but this dad is making sure she has a home rather than making her figure something else out or end up on the street. no matter when OP and Tiffany get married, i hope they have a wonderful life full of love and joy and laughter with their little one, maybe they'll even give Jelly siblings when they're ready! and if they break up again instead, i hope they continue to have a great co-parenting relationship and stay friends. i really really think they are so much better off with OP's dad and his rules, support, and lessons than they would have been if he hadn't stepped in and stopped the other parents from marrying them at 16. this way, they get to make that choice for themselves and they didn't have to figure out how to be new parents and (unenthusiastic) newlyweds at the same time. i wish all 4 of them the best!!

[@AngelWingsTVdavcs]

I literally had the stupidest smile and clapped excitedly when I heard how good OPs life turned out!

[@Kilocron]

I agree with everyone else about good ol Dad. The guy is truly amazing. What I like especially is how he's helping them out, but he's also holding them accountable at the same time. Rather then just doing everything for them, he guides and molds them to do the right thing, but will still help when things get to be too much. He walks that line between 'too soft' and 'too hard' JUST right. Amazing. I'll take inspiration from this story. Thanks for sharing.

[@xKCAZxLEADER]

First Story: Wow OP is in a really tough spot here. I can't imagine how hard it is to be a teen parent. Also isn't it illegal for a parent kick out their minor child? OP and his ex are both still minors and OP's mom and Tiffany's [parents both kicked them out? That is illegal right? Not going to lie, OP's dad is an amazing person to be helping these teens out like this in their current situation. Wow, so thats why OP's mom and Tiffany's parents won't talk to them, tis because they had a kid before they got married and they can't force them to get married now. This people are insane and that law allowing literal minors to get married is insane. OP's dad IS the dad of the year, he is doing so much to help and support his son, grandson, and the mother of his grandson. I'm glad OP sees how much of a treasure his dad is. Wow this story is really wholesome; I wasn't expecting them to get back together and they started dating again. Also, good on both of them for cutting contact with the toxic people in their family (OP's mom and Tiffany's parents). Glad OP's dad found a girlfriend that makes him happy and feel alive. I wish nothing but the best for OP and his family Side Note: Today is my bday, I just wanted to mention that Second Story; Why do some people like to make assumptions on how others feel about their partners? What happened to someone loving their partner and only them. This friend needlessly made OP's husband feel insecure for no reason and the suggestion of opening the marriage is a horrible idea in my opinion. If it ain't broke don't fix it. What made this woman think a simple apology is going to help? She almost tried to end a marriage by hurting this guy's self esteem just so she can sleep with him? Wooow, first off she is lying about saying looks only matter. U can be the hottest and sexiest person in the world but can have a personality worst than trash and a lot of people in the world will find that garbage personality unattractive

[@buttmunchies]

WOOOHOOOO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@_shybear_7374]

HAP BIRTH MINE WAS YESTERDAY

[@elizaannajansone3093]

Happy birthday!🥳🥳

[@thetruth1816]

Happy birthday homie

[@maieen2665]

Happy birthday! 🎉

[@Jay-Gruener]

The first story came full circle and its all thanks to that golden hearted dad. I nominate that man for Reddit Parent of the Year!

[@FamilyManMotley]

This first story helps restore my faith in humanity

[@Kuruma2001]

Holy crap what a legendary father. He really went above and beyond to a degree that i honestly never heard of. And he ended up bringing his son and his ex back together! This might be the best story I’ve heard from Reddit hands down

[@aceistheplacewithunhelpfulaces]

The dad is the best person I’ve ever known existed

[@ZombieSazza]

“I hope I’m half as good of a dad” You are Dabney, you read these stories and uplift wonderful parents, stand up for child abuse victims/survivors, stand up for domestic abuse victims/survivors regardless their sex, these qualities alone are what we should all strive to have. Add onto the fact you’re always super proud of your daughter and speak lovingly about your wife and family, it’s very clear you are definitely are good hearted as OPs dad! And as a child abuse survivor I cannot emphasise how grateful I am for this on a personal level, you’re doing gods work. By standing up for us you uplift our voices, help young people recognise abusive situation, give helpful information to help listeners out, and this always warms my heart knowing guys like you are standing up for children and passing on helpful information. You’re genuinely doing amazing work sharing stories that are tough to read as it helps others recognise their situations better. Same applies to domestic abuse victims, you help them in the same way on a massive scale with such a large KZbin channel and reach!

[@elliotwarren1090]

Story 2: That’s not what polyamory is. That’s what abuse is. Openly. 99.9% of poly couples respect the hell out of monogamous couples because why wouldn’t they? People who openly disrespect other peoples relationships and screw with the mind and self confidence of those within that relationship are toxic and problematic and abusive and don’t deserve to have friends. That’s not polyamory, that’s just abuse and selfishness.

[@Kupolikop._.]

I absolutely adore wholesome stories. I vote we do 1 every episode to take a break from the negativity and just cry about how amazing people can be!

[@charleneblack2792]

I implore young people to really listen to the beginning of the first story. Having unprotected sex can ruin your life. Everyone praises single parents, but it's NOT a life you want to live. You're also cheating the child out of the life they deserve. They deserve 2 happy, loving parents with decent jobs and a home of their own. I had a baby at 17 & 2 more near 30. Their lives are night and day. Even though living a tough life made me insightful, I feel terrible about my oldest having horrible parents. Please, wear protection.

[@tiara4481]

I should day that even though this is true and a sad reality for most . Protections isn't always 100

[@jack_stone]

Single parenthood will still happen regardless. If relationships even under marriage don't work out. Or if the spouse dies. Its just happens.

[@tiara4481]

@@jack_stone another valid point

[@chubbyanimalenthusiast70]

Or someone not in a relationship adopts

[@tiara4481]

Like literally, condoms break , the " pull out method is a miss ( pre cum has sperm in it too) , plan b though it works most times, babies are still born even after their parents take plan b. Birth control in any form doesn't really work, ( commercials literally say that with certain birth control, ( the ones inside your arm or other implanted forms are life threatening) so yeah and at times birth control doesn't work. And now in America they're taking away women's rights to abortion.( Correction :all safe abortions ) but yeah not much can be done. TikTok was tea hing me more about this stuff. But yeah the vaginal birth control i think... It's what one of them was , babies have literally come out holding the birth control clutched in their fists.