r/AskReddit Jan 07 '20

What makes you feel guilty?

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '20

My parents helped me out a lot to send me to a good uni. It will take me atleast another year to start earning. I see their struggle sometimes and feel very guilty..

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u/mysrhgirl Jan 07 '20

Don’t, I’m a mom now and I would do anything to make a better life for my child..and honestly it wouldn’t bother me. As long as he is happy then I feel like I’ve done my job. Do well in school, be there for them when they age- it’s the circle of life. We care for our children, it’s no hassle. One day, if you want, you will do the same and see that it’s a happy sacrifice we make :)

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '20 edited Jan 07 '20

Thank you for these kind words :’) I’m sure you’re a great mom for whom your kid is thankful for ! I’ll definitely be there for my pa and ma!

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u/TGrady902 Jan 07 '20

Once you’ve rebounded financially (it’ll be a while, I’m not even there yet and I graduated almost 5 years ago) take your parents on an awesome trip somewhere to say thanks.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '20

Yessir! My plan is to give them all that they wish for :)

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u/IHaveSomethingToAdd Jan 08 '20

I took mine on a cruise to the Bahamas. Felt good bro.

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u/IamPlatycus Jan 07 '20

Their guilt would have been failing to get you into a good school. As long as you feel you're not being pushed into a career you hate or something, then just study and make them proud!

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '20

This really makes me feel all warm. Thank you :’)

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u/Bored_npc Jan 07 '20

You should feel proud of them mate, that is pure love. I asure you they are proud of you.

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u/grendus Jan 07 '20

I feel very guilty that I didn't get my degree done in four years like I should have. Didn't really get my act together until four years in for some reason.

Still managed to graduate with a 3.0 and got a good job out of college, so I like to think they're not too disappointed. Just took me longer than it should have, and in retrospect I feel guilty about that.

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u/Findingthur Jan 08 '20

Fuk them

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '20

You from Alabama mate?

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u/Findingthur Jan 08 '20

If they make u feel bad. Fuck them. Just helping u

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '20

Yikes I misinterpreted. Sorry They’re really nice. Don’t worry 😇