Even when we mean well and want to look out for our loved ones, our actions can sometimes cause confusion. One girl thought her dad was cheating on her after hearing him talk on the phone with someone else.
This is what she said:
“When it came to marriage, I always looked up to my parents’ relationship and hoped to have the same in mine. I really messed things up not long ago.
I was staying with my parents. My mom went grocery shopping while I napped, and my dad worked from home the whole time. I heard my dad on the phone when I woke up. He said something like, “Of course, dear, we’ll go to that restaurant. Put on your best dress, love you.”
I thought his voice was coming from mom. I asked her what dress she was wearing later. “What dress?” asked Mom. Where are we going?” The restaurant is what I told her about.
She was mad and told him, “He didn’t call me.” We thought he had asked someone else to come. When my dad walked in, my mom yelled at him and called him a cheater.
It was his cousin’s birthday today, and he wanted to celebrate it with us. He got mad when we told him everything. Next time, I’ll tell you about it. Mom didn’t say anything because she still didn’t believe him. They’re both mad at me now. I really feel bad.”
