I take it that everyone of us must navigate our own lives and take responsibility for our decisions? However, it is in our nature as humans to want to help friends who are actually in need. However, what would you do if your friend—the one you always stand by—started confiding in you about all of their issues, repeatedly, and with no sign of stopping? This Reddit member is exactly in that predicament. She wondered if she was managing the matter with her buddy correctly, so she looked to the large internet community for advice.
I(32F) am a single mother of two kids (6M and 5m F). I am a single mother by choice (my kids are donor conceived).
I am lucky enough to have a good job (French teacher in a private school), and a paid off house (parents’ life insurance and inheritance).
Before I had either of my kids, I made sure to have a year’s living expenses saved, then I would take a sabbatical to recover from birth, as well as bond with my kids. While on sabbatical, I still tutor some kids for some extra income.
My friend (34F), just had a baby 2 months ago. She is the breadwinner in her household, and her husband has been unemployed since he was laid off during COVID.
It was great to be pregnant at the same time, as well as having a friend with a newborn. But it has turned sour.
She has been saying how jealous she is of me being able to take off a whole year from work, how she would have loved to not worry about losing their home, how she doesn’t even have a couple hundred dollars in her savings account, let alone a whole year’s worth of living expenses….
I usually ignore it, or brush it off, because I kind of can understand the stress she is under.
Well, starting about 10 days ago, she started hinting at not being able to afford daycare, and any mention of her husband taking care of their kid is brushed off. Then she started remarking on how much free time I must have, which I deflected by saying -truthfully- that being a single mom to a baby and a small kid left me no free time actually.
Then last night she came out with it, and asked if I could “do her a favor” and watch her kid while she’s at work. I was firm, but polite, when I said that I couldn’t, that I am not capable of watching two kids under 6 months.
She started almost begging me, saying she can’t afford daycare, and if she is not back at work, she will lose her job, and they will end up homeless. I again brought up her husband, and she said that he was not good with kids, and isn’t capable of taking care of her kid.
I kept saying no, she kept pushing, until it escalated to her calling me heartless, and me telling her that it’s not my problem she chose to have a kid with a useless man.
Now she blocked me, I am feeling very guilty about what I said, and feeling like an AH.
Gisele Bündchen’s New Love Revealed – You Won’t Believe Who!
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady, a famous couple loved by many, recently decided to go their separate ways, which left their fans feeling sad. However, both Gisele and Tom seem ready to move on. So, who is the man who has captured Gisele’s heart now? Let’s find out!
After being married for 13 years and raising two children together, NFL star Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen decided to split up in 2022. They started dating in January 2007 and got married on February 26, 2009. They have two children together – 14-year-old Benjamin and 11-year-old Vivian. Tom Brady also has a 16-year-old son named Jack from a previous relationship.
There are rumors that Gisele is now dating Joaquim Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor who was originally just a friend. But their relationship quickly grew into something more. Sources say Gisele and Joaquim have been romantically involved.
Joaquim Valente has been a source of support for Gisele during this new phase of her life after her divorce. What makes their relationship special is that they were close friends before becoming romantically involved. “He has been there for her as she moves forward in this new phase of life after her divorce, and it has been a positive change for her,” a source revealed.
Gisele and Valente share many interests, especially their passion for wellness. Their shared love for staying active, traveling, and taking care of their health has strengthened their bond. “They connect deeply and have a lot of fun together,” the source added.
While Gisele hasn’t directly confirmed the romantic rumors, she has talked about how important Valente is in her life. In an interview with People magazine in March 2023, Gisele expressed gratitude for Valente, highlighting his role as a martial arts instructor for her and her children.
In May of the same year, Gisele and Valente were seen enjoying time together on a beach in Miami. They looked genuinely happy and enjoyed each other’s company.
If you found this story interesting, make sure to check out another article where Gisele explains the real reason behind her divorce from Tom Brady.
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