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Dependent-Fan2205 t1_ixhpcbt wrote

Good on you for getting your own account and taking control! As if this needs saying, do not ever give either parent access to your new account.

It sounds like your parents really dropped the ball on teaching you to manage money, and I'm sorry for that. Most adults maintain both a checking and a savings account, so that the bulk of their money is in savings and therefore safer. If you haven't already, I'd recommend getting a low-limit credit card and practicing making small purchases and immediately paying them off. That way, when you're ready to make a large purchase, you'll have a credit score.

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NickWanderer23 t1_ixhndvd wrote

I understand how hard the hit must feel, and excuse me if I sound overly-optimistic, but I dont think this means you wont be able to see each other again.

I strongly believe you should talk with her about this. I know that you might not end up on the same page, and it may be a bit sudden, but everything has been and it's better to try than to let go of the chances.

Even if it's not an easy thing, you can stay in contact, maybe even have a long-distance relationship (it's not ideal, but a possibility). Also, given time and if things go well, one (or both) of you could move to be together.

Whatever the outcome, I advice you to share your feelings with her. I think that you'll regret closing that door beforehand more than taking your chances and finding out what happens next.

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michelobX10 t1_ixhnasu wrote

It's high school, my man. Trust me, you will have plenty of time to reconnect with her again or maybe someone else who is even better. I didn't even really have my first real relationship until I was already 18-19. Had other girlfriends after that, but didn't meet my future wife until I was 28.

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Ashe_Faelsdon t1_ixhn5qo wrote

Do yourself a favor and take this for the win it is. You learned, you grew, you became MORE. Are you going to be with the cute German lady? Likely not. That, however, doesn't preclude you from using what you've learned to manage an even better result the next time you try.

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