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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's incredibly sad. I hope she gets the help she needs because that's no way to live.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

yeah I hope so. But I dont think theres a diplomatic way to say "Hey I see you guys are struggling, I think maybe applying X Y and Z might help a bit" without being sucked in.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yep. You'll either get told EVERYTHING or told to mind your own business.

They seem like the type of couple that don't think things out enough. Something new becomes something old very fast. Never content.

You're doing the right thing by staying out of it, as hard as it may be.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You’re doing the right thing by staying out of it, as hard as it may be.

Cheers, I think I was looking for that even if I didnt know it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Well, you help a mate out. You can't manage their life for them. You've got your own household. Cheers.