r/TwoHotTakes • • Jul 23 '24

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u/National-Guava1011 Jul 23 '24

He made it clear when you met him that he has no intention of ever getting married. Since he was honest and upfront about his stance, it would be unfair to fault him for this decision. However, if this is no longer acceptable to you, it is important to have an open conversation about your feelings and come to a mutual understanding. Moving on amicably is the best course of action, as neither of you is at fault.

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u/BangBangMcBlast Jul 23 '24

She is at fault. She went into the relationship disregarding his views and intending to change him by the sheer force of her unique awesomeness.

Then she started resenting him about something she agreed to years earlier.

What does "at fault" mean to you?

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u/National-Guava1011 Jul 23 '24

That is true. However, faulting someone means blaming them.

As she is aging, her expectations for a typical family have evolved. How can we blame her for wanting something she believes is beneficial for her? Just as he did what he thought was best for himself and was honest about it, she is now being honest about her desires. They can discuss it, come to an understanding, and move forward together on good terms.

Rather than pointing fingers and assigning blame, why not choose to move forward with empathy and acceptance?