Following up on what someone promises is detrimental reliance, but only when the promise is believable. But do you need to jump ahead and start spending money or changing your quality of life?

One very detrimental action is when someone uproots themselves because someone wants them to either move in with them or come to their area. This is especially detrimental when children are involved. Going back to the court shows, there was a woman who did this with her child for a person she met online who lived in another state. First of all, there is absolutely nothing that she knew about this person except what he told her, and she had no idea about the area she was moving to. Why didn’t both of them at least meet in a mutual location first or make a visit or arrange back and forth visits so both of them could have a better idea about where the relationship could go?

I think the hardest thing to accept, however, is when someone you’re close to makes a promise that jeopardizes your quality of life. I can speak personally about this, but I won’t share my story right now. I have to admit that I did not do my own due diligence and instead relied on others to do it for me. This created a domino effect that was bad for me and my children. I know there are other things I could have done differently and take responsibility for this. My best advice for others is to follow those due diligence rules, no matter who it is you think you’re relying on.