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Man Shocked Fiancée Left The Relationship He’s Been Neglecting, Gets A Harsh Reality Check
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Man Shocked Fiancée Left The Relationship He’s Been Neglecting, Gets A Harsh Reality Check

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To paraphrase a popular saying, man plans, fate laughs. Reddit user Concordian thought he had met the one, and the two of them had it all figured out. An engagement, a house, and a shared vision of the future seemed firmly in place. But the man’s fiancée started to grow distant, pulling away without ever clearly explaining why. As the emotional gap widened, the couple reached a point where their relationship no longer made sense. And now, they’re separating, leaving him searching for answers, and asking the internet if anyone else has been through something similar—and how to move forward.

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    While this man was busy working on their future, he felt like his fiancée was out chasing butterflies

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    And the relationship that once felt secure and full of promise started to lack even the basics

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    Shortly after sharing his story, the man posted an important update

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    As people reacted to what happened, he answered some of their biggest questions

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    Most people tried to be kind and offered their advice to the heartbroken guy

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    FluffyDreg
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people with poor reading comprehension are out again. No he didn't think she was done travelling because she went on some trips, he thought they were meeting her passion on such a thing by taking multiple multiple trips every year. Nothing implied he thought she was done travelling? So many people are used to automatically assuming man = evil. And while its possible he was wrong, neglected her and her attempts to communicate, the amount of such heavy judgement... for someone who was self aware enough to state that yes? He wasnt a perfect partner? People just want to assume the man has to be the bad guys instead of giving him the benefit of the doubt.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, with the way reddit is, I bet you could tweek this post to flip the genders of the people involved, and it would be overwhelmingly in OP favor

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    GatorGran
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A former family member did something "kind of" similar. He bought a fixer upper, got remarried, but started to ignore his kids - my grandkids. Whenever they spent time at his house they said that's all he ever did was work in the house. He takes them on trips several times a year (think Disneyworld), but I'll bet they would much rather spend time with him at home, too.

    lyssajeanne
    Community Member
    8 hours ago

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    I am making a real GOOD MONEY (300$ to 400$ / hr )online from my laptop. Last month I GOT check of nearly 18,000$, this online work is simple and straightforward, don’t have to go OFFICE, Its home online job. At that point this work opportunity is for you.if you interested.simply give it a shot on the accompanying site….Simply go to the BELOW SITE and start your work… This is what I do....... L­I­V­E­J­O­B­1.C­O­M

    FluffyDreg
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people with poor reading comprehension are out again. No he didn't think she was done travelling because she went on some trips, he thought they were meeting her passion on such a thing by taking multiple multiple trips every year. Nothing implied he thought she was done travelling? So many people are used to automatically assuming man = evil. And while its possible he was wrong, neglected her and her attempts to communicate, the amount of such heavy judgement... for someone who was self aware enough to state that yes? He wasnt a perfect partner? People just want to assume the man has to be the bad guys instead of giving him the benefit of the doubt.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, with the way reddit is, I bet you could tweek this post to flip the genders of the people involved, and it would be overwhelmingly in OP favor

    Load More Replies...
    GatorGran
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A former family member did something "kind of" similar. He bought a fixer upper, got remarried, but started to ignore his kids - my grandkids. Whenever they spent time at his house they said that's all he ever did was work in the house. He takes them on trips several times a year (think Disneyworld), but I'll bet they would much rather spend time with him at home, too.

    lyssajeanne
    Community Member
    8 hours ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I am making a real GOOD MONEY (300$ to 400$ / hr )online from my laptop. Last month I GOT check of nearly 18,000$, this online work is simple and straightforward, don’t have to go OFFICE, Its home online job. At that point this work opportunity is for you.if you interested.simply give it a shot on the accompanying site….Simply go to the BELOW SITE and start your work… This is what I do....... L­I­V­E­J­O­B­1.C­O­M

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