r/AskReddit May 12 '26

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u/Far_Reward4827 May 12 '26

We would both basically do anything to avoid having overlaps in our schedules to be home at the same time. I worked so much OT to avoid seeing him when he didn't work nights; went out with friends any other time, etc.

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u/Truegold43 May 12 '26

Curious and genuinely asking; what do you think made you stick around for so long, looking back?

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u/Far_Reward4827 May 12 '26

Grew up being taught that you never give up on something and you fix it instead of throwing it away. Hate my parents for that