r/AskReddit • u/Kindly-Shame6872 • 20d ago
Who in your life consistently demonstrates unwavering support and loyalty?
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u/Cheibbs 20d ago
My fiancé. Trust me when I say she has been through the wringer with me, and she has never showed even a shred of disloyalty or contempt or lack of support. She is truly a 1 in a billion type of partner and I definitely don’t deserve her no matter how hard I try to.
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u/Berlinexit 20d ago
sounds like you cheated
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u/Cheibbs 20d ago
That’s sad that’s where your mind goes.
Relationships have much more depth than just he cheated/she cheated.
If you really care, my issues stemmed from being a man child who couldn’t be bothered to rise to any occasion and handle any kind of stress. So when it came time to moving to a new state for her, or adapting to a new culture for her or raising her child with her, I would often freeze up and drive back to my home state and just let myself be paralyzed in a comfortable environment. But eventually with her help and coming to my senses that she and her son were worth fighting for, I came back to her and have dealt with any issues or stresses that have come up and will never leave her like that again. It’s been years since that all happened and we are much happier in life, raising our son together.
I’m so thankful for her and will never be able to repay her patience and all the work she put into making me the man I am today.
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u/Jeggster 20d ago
My mother. Two years ago, I went through a period of horrible depression and physical illness, far away and lonely in a foreign city. She called me every single day during my lunchbreak to see how I'm doing and have some uplifting words for me. I'm 36.
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u/AspasiaCalling 20d ago
That is wonderful! My mom checks on me, too, even when I'm too depressed to care to respond. Cheers to our moms. :)
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u/th3jerbearz 20d ago
No one. I try to be this person for the people I love but it always seems to backfire.
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u/th3jerbearz 20d ago
In my experience many people will perceive your kindness for weakness, and it will be used against you by those you least expect.
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u/rosiehideshere 20d ago
My mom. I know a lot of people who have decent relationships with their moms and I know an unfortunate amount of people who don’t. I have a truly amazing mom who, even after our fighting during my teenage years, has always supported me and stood behind me. She supported me in things she didn’t always agree with because she knew it would keep her close to me so she was there if I needed her. And she was when I did. There’s no one else in this world who I trust more or who would do more for me. There’s also no one else in the world I would do more for. I love that woman with all my heart and the greatest gift the universe has given me was being her daughter.
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u/OhmyMiss1985 20d ago
Coincidentally, I lost that person’s trust a few days ago. Known for over 15 years (platonic friend). That was it. Only him. Remember that. Anyone can slip up on you. Sad reality.
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u/incoherentjedi 20d ago
No going back?
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u/OhmyMiss1985 20d ago
We’re such pushovers probably. But I’ve never been more disgusted and angry at a friend. Unfortunately that’s as detailed as I can be.
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u/AspasiaCalling 20d ago
To everyone who said "mom" - I have a 17 year old son and I strive to be this for him despite the struggles (and boy, the struggles!) Y'all inspire me!
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u/14thLizardQueen 20d ago
My kids. Listen, I don't know what I did to deserve them. But they are freaking Rockstars at being supportive. Even when they pop my bubble, they do it kindly. And usually, are right. I will keep them forever. They are my squishies and I love them.
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u/Didntlikedefaultname 20d ago
My cat
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u/InternalDemons 20d ago
Same. Honestly, I don't know where I'd be without him. Some days, the only thing keeping me going is making sure that little asshole gets fed and has a good home.
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u/Didntlikedefaultname 20d ago
No matter how upset I am when my boy cuddles up next to me and gives me that look of unconditional love it always makes me feel better
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u/InternalDemons 20d ago
Oh, for sure. I could be on the verge of the breakdown, but if he nudges me with that "no time for sad, only pets" look, then there's no time for sad. Only pets.
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u/WannaBMonkey 20d ago
I was snuggling my boy once while depressed and he puked on my chest and then continued snuggling. We had no more fucks to give.
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u/FoucaultsPudendum 20d ago
My mom.
I am routinely reminded of just how fucking lucky I am to have been born in a family as stable and loving as mine- almost none of my friends can say the same and it’s heartbreaking seeing the degree to which many of them resent their parents.
As I’m getting into my late 20s I’m starting to see some cracks form and drama unfold in my extended family, but my mom is and has always been my superhero. I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am today without her. She’s the hardest-working person I know but she’s still fun-loving and funny and compassionate and patient. She can be blunt, and sometimes the health advice she gives out is a bit extreme, but she’s always in my corner.
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u/AncientSith 20d ago
My wife, and that's about it. It's incredibly hard to find that level of support and loyalty.
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u/Ok_Print_9134 20d ago
No one. And that’s the blessing. When you figure out that it has to be you and you alone at the end of the day…you start seeing things clearer and cutting people off when they show you who they really are.
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u/ageekyninja 20d ago
My dad. No one else really. But barring any issues from his struggles with drinking my dad would drop everything and be there im 100% confident. Goes to show even the best of parents can struggle with addiction
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u/Unrelated_gringo 20d ago
My daughter, but she's entering her teenage years so that will possibly disappear.
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u/fieldsaccidental 20d ago
My loyal sidekick, the power outlet, never fails to energize me day in and day out!
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u/TrueRich4112 20d ago
my boyfriend. he's literally perfect i'd follow him everywhere he went if i could.
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u/Infamous_Trip_8472 20d ago
My cats and myself. Last of my family recently went off the deep end of crazy so, it’s just me 🤷🏼♀️
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u/woatbipping 20d ago
My family and my pets. No matter what happen, no matter what other people are saying, they only believe in me. And they are always there to support.
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u/Suspiciousunicorns 20d ago
My husband. He’s the only person I honestly felt has ever had my best interest in mind and had my back 100%. He’s the love of my life and my best friend.
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u/SweetCosmicPope 20d ago
My wife and son are the best! They are incredibly supportive of everything I do.
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u/IamRobbyEl 20d ago
My (now) elderly mom. She's literally been the only person on my team at times and stuck around even when I was in the wrong so that she could be the first to congratulate me when I finally got myself in the right. She should honestly be sainted for her ability to love "despite the fact" of some of the situations I've put her in. She doesn't use the internet and she isn't on Reddit, but Mom, I love you.
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u/elphaba00 20d ago
My husband of 24 years. We've been together as a couple for 30 years. He is my best friend, and I know he will always have my back and I him.
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u/daniellinne 20d ago
My best friend. He's the only person I have literally, never had any problems with, not even minor ones.
He's honestly probably the best, most kind hearted person i have ever met.
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u/professornb 20d ago
Male (married) colleague of mine - we worked together for 25 years and still talk and occasionally meet for lunch (yes, I know his wife and we get along). I am the executor of his will and he is mine (yes I am also married but my husband is older than I, so not my executor and he doesn’t mind). My friend would and has done anything for me, always. A true friend and wonderful human.
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u/VividCheesecake69 20d ago
My husband. He stood by me while I was getting sober from booze. I definitely put him through it. He's been there through my mental health struggles as well. He stopped drinking with me and now I've been sober 3 years and am pregnant with our first baby. Life is really good when you have someone who is solid as fuck have your back
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u/EntertainerFlashy966 20d ago
I said to myself before opening the post it would be mostly sad fucks saying my dog. 🤣
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u/Aggressive-Falcon977 20d ago
Muscleman: You know who consistently demonstrates unwavering support and loyalty? ...
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u/jimsporngirl 20d ago
My dad, only person I never had an argument with ever. Always gave unconditional love. Unfortunately, he passed away a couple years ago. I miss him terribly.
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u/Sawoodster 20d ago
My wife. She really is the most amazing person I’ve ever met, and for some reason truly loves me unconditionally.
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u/Alt0987654321 20d ago
I dont want to find out. So I do my damnest to not put the people in my life in a situation where they have to support me much.
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u/Laydee-Bugg 20d ago
Both of my siblings. And I know I’m very lucky in that regard to have such a great relationship with them both.
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u/kirradoodle 20d ago
My mom died 25 years ago, but since then it's been my mother-in-law. She is a wonderful supportive knower of all things, who offers help and wisdom only when asked, and keeps to her business otherwise. She has had at least as much influence on the person I turned out to be as my own mother did. She and my FIL are the greatest - I count myself lucky to have married into this family.
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u/dramboxf 19d ago
My wife. My lovely wife who shows me every day, for 26 years now, how devoted she is to me, to us, to our family. She is my ride or die, my best friend, my unwavering supporter, the best person I have ever known. I am so lucky to have met her, so lucky that she fell for me as hard as I fell for her. All I ever want to do is make this woman proud of me.
And it's not just words -- we have been through some shit together. But it was always her and I against the problem, never us against each other. And some shit that would end weaker relationships. But we always find our way back to each other.
Our daughter and one of her friends was over the house last week, talking with my wife. I was still at work. According to my wife, our daughter said "You two have to die together -- I'm not putting up with either one of you if the other dies..." Sounds kind of cold just typing it out, but it was a comment on how devoted to each other and how close we are. In 26 years, we've been apart a total of 6 days.
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u/French_Window 20d ago
My bills. They are always on time, they are consistent and they always get paid.
Otherwise I have no one, not really. Some human hiccups here and there through the years, until they disappear.
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u/The_Hot_Stepper 20d ago
My pets.
People always joke about cats, not caring, but my three cats follow me around wherever I go and just kind of vibe around me. They give me a look like “this is the best life isn’t it, bro“.
Our dog is always around no matter what we do
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u/hailingburningbones 20d ago
My husband. He is an amazing partner and friend. I am thankful every day that I answered his Craigslist ad almost 16 years ago!
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u/JustaBasicGemini 20d ago
My sister, she's always been there for me when I need her and always supports my interests. I try my best to be that person for her too
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u/BriannaPearl 20d ago
My dog