778: Custody Depends on Testimony Against Old Friend | Feedback Friday
Jan 13, 2023
A listener grapples with a tough decision about loyalty in a custody battle, weighing the merits of their friend's claims against her ex-husband's character. The discussion dives into the ethics of disclosing chronic illnesses in relationships and explores the pressures of finding one’s life purpose. They also tackle emotional challenges, like processing anger healthily and confronting difficult neighbors, providing actionable advice and insights to navigate these complex dilemmas.
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Crossdresser's Dilemma Update
A 73-year-old crossdresser had an affair, lost his son, and struggles with his identity.
He asks if he should destroy his clothes, but Jordan and Gabriel suggest focusing on his secrets.
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Custody Battle Testimony
Testify for your friend's ex-husband in the custody battle, even if it violates some trust.
Prioritize the children's well-being and the truth over a broken friendship.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Disclosing Illness in Relationships
Disclose your chronic illness early in a serious relationship, despite the fear of rejection.
Be upfront about your condition; hiding it will create bigger problems later.
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An old friend who wrote you off for remaining neutral when she left her husband is asking you to testify on her behalf to secure full custody of her children. However, you've always known her ex-husband to be a responsible father and are skeptical of her anecdotes that would disqualify him from co-parenting rights. Obviously, the time for neutrality has passed and it's time to pick a side. So where does loyalty lie when legality is on the line? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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The balance of a custody battle between your ex-bestie and her ex-husband may be tipped by your testimony. Where does your loyalty lie when legality is on the line?
Is it immoral to get into a serious relationship without disclosing your incurable, debilitating illness up front?
Metaphorically speaking, what if you gave up your job rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic to become an engineer on the Lusitania?
Newfound feelings of rage leave you wondering what a healthy relationship with anger looks like for most people — and what might be the best way to channel this feeling toward something positive?
Packages delivered to your address only started going missing when your unstable, gun-toting neighbor moved in, but your landlord refuses to actually do anything about it unless you can provide some kind of proof. What are your options?
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