What are the signs of an enmeshed family ruining a marriage in real - life stories?

An enmeshed family can overstep boundaries. For example, in my friend's marriage, her in - laws constantly demanded their son's time and attention, as if he was still a child solely belonging to them. They would call him away from family time with his wife and kids, causing a lot of arguments between the couple. Eventually, the marriage couldn't withstand this constant interference.

Often, there is a theme of loss. It could be the loss of relationships, like when friends abandon the drug addict. Loss of opportunities also features prominently, as in the case of the student not getting into their desired university. And sometimes, there's the loss of self - worth, like the entrepreneur who lost his confidence after being betrayed.

One warning sign is excessive jealousy. Just like in the stories, if someone gets extremely jealous over normal interactions with others, like talking or being friendly. For example, if a person starts to glare or make mean comments when their 'target' is chatting with a coworker. Another sign is over - possessiveness. In real life yandere stories, they often act like the person they like is their property. So if someone tries to control where the other person goes or who they see, that's a red flag. Also, stalking behavior is a big warning sign. We see in the stories that yandere characters follow their objects of affection everywhere, and in real life, this is a very concerning behavior that should not be ignored.

One warning sign is when an older person shows excessive interest in a young person's personal life very quickly. For example, asking detailed questions about their daily routine, friends, and family within a short time of starting an online conversation. Another sign is when they try to isolate the young person from their real - life friends and family, perhaps by suggesting that they keep their conversations a secret. Also, if they start sending inappropriate gifts or money, that's a big red flag.

One sign is a lack of empathy. They don't seem to care about the feelings of others in the family. For example, they might laugh at someone's misfortune. Another sign is manipulative behavior. They will often lie or deceive family members to get what they want. Also, they may have a disregard for rules and social norms within the family, like constantly breaking family agreements without remorse.

One of the most incredible signs of life could be the story of a plant that survived in the harshest desert. Despite the lack of water and extreme heat, it managed to grow and even bloom. It shows the tenacity of life.

They inspire us to be more resilient. Just like the plants in difficult terrains or the animals adapting to new situations, we can face our challenges with more determination.

One success story is my friend. She noticed very early on that her breasts were tender and swollen, which is a common early sign. Also, she felt unusually tired all the time. It turned out she was pregnant. Another sign she had was a missed period, of course. And she had some mild cramping in her lower abdomen in the early days.

There was a story of a young entrepreneur. He was on the verge of a big business deal that would have made him extremely wealthy. However, his business partner betrayed him at the last minute, stealing all his ideas and presenting them as his own. This led to the young entrepreneur losing everything - his savings, his reputation, and his dreams. He fell into a deep depression and struggled to ever trust anyone again in the business world.

One real - life story is about Tom and Jerry (not the cartoon characters). They met at a local LGBTQ+ event. They faced initial opposition from Jerry's conservative family. But they held on to each other. They fought for their right to marry through community support and activism. Eventually, they got married in a beautiful ceremony attended by their friends and some family members who came around. It was a celebration of their love and a milestone in their journey together.