Home/Relationships & Family/Family obligation guilt/ThoughtI married the lion of our community. That’s what they call him. My father was so proud—he cried when he shook his hand. I chose this.family obligation guiltsettling regrettoxic loyaltyShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooI spent forty years being the loudest man in every room. …secret family resentmentAnd she just, so casually, “Oh, we decided I’m keeping my maiden name. …childfree guiltChampagne glass in my hand, sweating, while everyone clapped for Liam and his "miracle" of a fiancé. …sibling jealousyI stood there and clapped until my palms were raw when they announced Leo won the design competition. …workplace pretenseRelated ThemesEmpty Nest VoidHidden relationship doubtsParentificationParenting insecuritiesSecret resentment toward family