The Long-Term Burden: Parents' Financial Support for Ex-Boyfriend

After a twelve-year relationship ended, the author's parents continued to financially support her ex-boyfriend for five years, causing her anger and hurt. The parents felt guilty about the breakup and believed they owed him for being a wonderful boyfriend. Despite eventually understanding their motivation, the author felt torn between respecting their decision and feeling it was unfair. The financial support ended when the parents' relationship with the ex-boyfriend naturally faded.