I have a responsible job in education and 2 teenage children, how could I carry on seeing him now? His crime was bad.
I Googled him and there he was — a criminal. He too was disappointed with my decision, but understood.
I did some research, read things online, looked at the Unlock website and forums. I was surprised by her positivity. She told me many people turn their lives around after release from prison.
So I decided to see him again. He apologised and admitted he was struggling to find a way to tell me about his prison sentence. Over the past seven months he has met many of my immediate family and some of my friends. Most have accepted him. I have lost a couple friends because of my decision to carry on seeing him.
Visharoo March 7, , 2: Maybe some time with a therapist to understand that would be key before you make up your mind. Well in Colorado smoking weed is legal. Also is felony prevents me from having my gun in my house if he is there and he cannot vote. Does he understand that his past crimes were wrong?
But our choices are our choices right? Easier said than done. My sister would think I lost my mind if I brought home someone straight from Rikers.
Everyone has made mistakes, some just got caught. Rapists, murderers, child molesters…none of them would ever get the time of day from me. But if you slung rock or pulled a Bernie Madoff, is that not so bad?
Would you date someone who spent 6 months in jail vs. So what say you?
Have you or would you ever date anyone who is an ex-con? Or do you think everyone deserves a shot at love and a second chance?