Whom you will choose, mom or dad?

United States
December 13, 2008 11:53am CST
Hello mylotters! I just want to know your opinion about this issue. When I was in highschool, my parents almost decided to separate because my mom found out that my dad had another girl. I cried that time because I don't want them to break or separate. My mom and dad are then fighting who among us (my siblings will go with them). I can't even choose where I would go because I want to be with them and I love the both of them. But honestly, if I really have no choice I would probably go with my mom. Those were the darkest part of my life. Thank God they already resolved the issue and my dad promised to my mom not to do it again and my dad was true to his words. How about you? Do you have any issues about it? Are your parents separated or are they still together? If ever it will happen to you, whom will you choose? Are you going to your mother or father?
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@DonnaLawson (4032)
• United States
13 Dec 08
My mother and dad are both gone now, but they were together until he passed away and my mom never remarreid.. In the situation that you described, there is no doubt in my mind that I would have gone with my mother.. When you get older, you will see that as bad as it hurt you, it was hurting your mom also.. Your dad wouldn't have been alone but your mom would have.. I would have gone with her for the simple fact that I loved her and to be with her for any extra moral support that she would have needed.. I am very glad that things worked out for them, I hate to see families divided..
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@vicky30 (4766)
• India
9 Feb 09
I will choose mom.She really helps me a lot.She makes for me breakfast early in the morning for college.She also gives me money to eat something good outside.She also helps me find things that are lost in the house.I give my mom company during her long journeys when she visits her native place.
@vicky30 (4766)
• India
13 Feb 09
Hello aisaellis, My dad also stays with me at home but he spends most of his time outside so we rarely speak.
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• United States
13 Feb 09
oh I see..now I understand..but you do love your dad right?
• United States
13 Feb 09
Hello vicky30! Wow, you're mom is great. Where's your dad?
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
16 Jan 09
Well, I will choose my mother, because me and my mother have a very strong bonding. She understands me, without me attering a single word. She takes care of me and always shows her concern towards me. Mothers are so affectionate and loving that no one can replace them.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 Jan 09
Yes, I am really close to her. She has been a source of inspiration. Nice to know that your matter has been resolved.
• United States
19 Jan 09
yes, you're right..they are doing fine right now and I can really tell how much my dad love my mom..
• United States
16 Jan 09
I can tell that you're really close to your mother. Your mother must have been a great lady. I really hate being in the middle especially when letting me choose where to go. I love both of them. I am glad it was resolved...
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
19 Feb 09
My parents divorced when I was 10 years old. My sister and I decided to go with our mom as it was basically the thing to do back then...the kids went with the mom automatically, although we were given the opportunity to choose. It was a hard decision to make, but I'm glad I went with my mom instead of my dad, even more so since my dad remarried when I was 14 years old. I don't think I would have taken kindly to being raised by my stepmother, especially since I was a teenager at the time. But had I gone to live with my dad I doubt I would have met my husband as my dad lives in a different city than my mom does and I met my husband while I was living with my mom. Who knows how my life would have turned out had I chosen my dad, but I doubt I'd be where I am today.
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• United States
19 Feb 09
I know what you mean. If you prefer to choose your dad, you might not have a chance to meet your husband. But I guess everything was really meant to be and all I can say that you made a good decision. It might be very hard for you at first but I know you got through with it now..
@honeylore23 (1081)
• United States
13 Feb 09
Hello Aisa, I feel sad whenever I see couples have to separate because one of them is dishonest with their partner. I feel sad most of all for the kids because we all know a broken family contribute a big impact to kids life. As for my parents, in spite of my mother's attitude being a nagger, their relationship is still intact. My father is faithful to my mother and always understand her with all her tantrums and nags. A few times I have come to the point asking my father if he is not tired, or even get mad at times with my mother. But he would just say, when he met my mother she is already like that, so all he did is to understand and her and adjust. They have been in big fights before where my father wants to give up, but thanks it was resolve. If ever I would be in that situation, where I have to choose, I would definitely be on my father's side.
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• United States
19 Feb 09
Hello honeylore23! I could really say how great is your father's love to your mother. My mother is a nagger too..hehehe..I can really tell that you're a daddy's girl..But I understand it. I can tell that your father is a good person.
@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
14 Dec 08
This happened to me when I was 2 thank god I was to young to remember most and to have to make the choice. How ever it works out I am sure they bolth love you. :)
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• United States
15 Dec 08
Yes, they both love me. I am glad that now they are still together. They are more sweeter now and I think separating to each other is impossible this time
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@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
16 Dec 08
Yhe best is yet to come is a saying I like. Happy holidays any new years reso;utions. :)
• United States
16 Dec 08
Thank you avidwhit. I am glad I see you here. Merry Christmas too.
• India
19 Jan 09
I’ll choose Mom. Apart from the fact that she brought me up almost single-handedly, she is a woman and I understand her a lot more now than I did before. I would never be in peace if I left her for Dad. Though they are not separated, but if ever the situation had arisen, I would always go for mom.
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• United States
19 Jan 09
same here..I guess most of the daughters will really choose to be with their mom.
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
13 Feb 09
It's good to hear that your family is happy now, though there were some incidents before. My parents are still together, and if this really happened to me when I was young, I think I'll choose to be with my mum. Though I also have good relationship with my dad, just that my mum spent most of her time taking care of us, as she's a housewife, and I think all of us prefer to be with her. Also, perhaps in my mind, women are weaker and more sentimental, so I think my mum really needs our support.
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• United States
17 Feb 09
I agree with you kaka135..I guess we should go to our mom especially in times like this..besides, I can't live with my dad's mistress if ever..
@jhenn22 (1242)
• Philippines
8 Feb 09
This will be very hard because I would not want to see my mother and father separate. I am so close to my dad and close to my mom as well. I do hope it will not happen to them.
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• United States
13 Feb 09
It happened to others. I guess you're lucky enough to have a wonderful parents. Always love them and take care of them.
• India
7 Feb 09
hiii friend....i feel sorry for you...but its difficult for me to choose because both are equally important to me....its like asking which eye you prefer of the two......thank god there are no such issues with my parents and are happy..its good to see that your dad came back to you...have great life ahead with your dad and mom together....
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• United States
13 Feb 09
yes, he really didn't came back because he didn't live with the other girl. When my mom found out about it, my mom wanted my dad to go out of the house and live with the girl but he asked for forgiveness and another chance and now they're getting strong.
@sahed159 (369)
19 Jan 09
It is sorrow to hear. My parent are together till now.It will be good for your all family member that they solve their misunderstanding & will be more careful to their promise.
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• United States
19 Jan 09
hello sahed159..yes, they are still together now and my father promised not to do it again..
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
7 Jan 09
Well I would choose my mom .My dad never cared for me anyway so my mom and grandmom aer the only people I know.In your situation its a little different since you have lived with both of them.Some thing tells me that most persons feel more connected with their mother ,I dont know if it has anything to do with 9 months you spend in your mothers belly has anything to do with it but I definitely feel more connected with my mother.
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• United States
7 Jan 09
You have your point there. My dad is a great person but I am more close to my mom. What important is they are okay now and I don't have to choose anymore where to go.
@rajeshank (253)
• India
18 Dec 08
Hi i use to prefer both because both have equal role to play in our life...but in love and affection way concern mom stands first then dad..when comes to studies, money and proper thoughts dad is first like that keep on going...so i finish with this itself..:)
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• United States
7 Jan 09
You're right. Our life wouldn't be normal without either one of our parents. Our parents play important part of our life.
@ank_47 (1959)
• India
12 Feb 09
my father and mother will have some clashes between them in some household things and after sometime they will be ok. as we are indians ,there will be many adjustments and there will be no seperations for silly reasons and live forever .here in our country there will be joint families also and there also many adjustments will be there . but all will live together and help each other . if i have to choose any one when my parents seperated ,i will choose both . i will live 6 months with my mother and 6 months with my father . this condition i will put to them .then only i can live happy with both of them .may be after seeing my struggle they can understand and can get again into relation again . then i feel happy and feel that i am great person in the world , if they unite again. lets hope for unity but not seperation of everybody in the world.
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• United States
17 Feb 09
very well said ank_47! I guess that's one of the best things to do. I can tell that your love for your parents are great and equal..
• India
14 Dec 08
Well I think if that situation would ever occured I did probably go with one who needs me and not the one whom I need.
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• United States
15 Dec 08
Hello ashish! I agree with you. I will go with my mom because she is the victim there and I know she needs me that time.
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
14 Dec 08
i went through that from 10-13 yrs. old, for 3 yrs. my mom was cheating and my dad was giving her many chances, but constantly fighting. we went with my dad b/c my dad took better care of us. N it was pretty much set in stone by my parents already. my mom was in a new relationship so she just wanted to have fun n not raise kids. if it did happen you'll know already who to go with.
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• United States
15 Dec 08
Hello magmagana! Based on what you said, I could probably say that you will choose your dad. Even if I'm the situation like yours or if my mom is the one who is cheating, I would probably not go with her.
• Philippines
16 Dec 08
my parents are intact they had reach 30 years already and my father is still in love with my mom until now i can say it because they both happy but when they quarrel my father just stay calm his patience is too high and his kindness is really amazing, my mother is strict but it has something to say. i always read between the lines and they supports me. :) if they will be separated knock on wood! i will do anything to get in their conscience and make them love each other again.
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• United States
16 Dec 08
Wow! 30 years is not a joke. Based on what you said, I can tell that it's hard to separate your mom and dad especially if your dad is very patient. My dad and my mom are together for 24 years now.
• Qatar
14 Dec 08
hi aisaellis.... sad story.... at least your dad made a promise and was true with his words. well, i came from a broken family and i grew up with my mom. so from your question, i will definitely choose my mom....
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• United States
15 Dec 08
Thank you grace. I have read your story too. I am just sad that your parents are separated but I know you get through with it. It happened when you were 3.
@rick_d (213)
• United States
14 Dec 08
My parents where married for 57 years. I have been divorced for 13 and my 2 sons live with their mother and my daughter lives with me.I don't see why you would have to choose. I understand you have to live with one or the other but you can still see and be active in the life of the other.my boys come to my house all the time and my daughter goes to her mothers about as much.I don't think that divorce should have to separate a family,sometimes we complicate it more than we need to.In my case it has only, helped bring me closer with my kids and them with their mother.sometimes you tend to,not be home or with family when you don't get along with your spouse.kids see your absents and may be one reason they tend to blame themselves for it.If you ask my kids today if they would have wanted us to stay together, I have no doubt, they would answer NO. (we have had this discussion)
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• United States
16 Dec 08
Thank you for informing me about your marriage. I just can't take seeing my parents separate. But if my parents are happy to finally live their own life, I have nothing to do. Thank God they didn't. Maybe they still love each other.
@sehihi (67)
• China
16 Dec 08
i don't want consider this question .my parent love eachother .so there is no need to think.
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• United States
7 Jan 09
I am happy that it's really impossible for you to reach a point that you need to choose between the two of them. I wish them more years of togetherness. happy new year!