All in the Family
That Guy
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My aunt is married to my mom’s ex. My mom isn’t too awkward about it, but my Dad kind of hates the guy… though the guy is kind of an ass so I’m not even sure my Dad hates him for that reason or even if my Dad knows about that. For example, my parents are always tight on money and when my Dad offered to buy my aunt and uncle dinner, my uncle (who is also poor) orders top-shelf liquor. (sharksblessme)
The Vessel
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My parents. My mom at 15 told her sister who was dating my dad at the time (3yr age difference) that she was going to marry my dad. My aunt laughed and said it’s a girl crush. A few years later my aunt and dad had broken up. Mom and dad are both attending the same college had a few classes together. She knew who he was, she seemed vaguely familiar to him.
Eventually they started to date, and get married after dating for 5 years. Mom’s family loved him. Aunt and mom are still great friends and talk have always joked about it. As an adult I asked my aunt the last time I saw her (a few months ago) she said she always knew my mom was right when she saw them interact the first time after they (she and my dad) broke up. My parents have been married since the 70s. Still act like teenagers. I think my Aunt was the vessel that brought them together. (jeeta22)
Leftovers
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My Physiology teacher tends to ramble on about her personal life instead of, you know, teaching us Physiology. She dated a guy in college, and when stuff didn’t work out between them, her younger sister started dating and eventually married the guy. They’re all still on good terms, and my teacher is fond of saying that her sister got the leftovers. (TimBeastman)