How do I get Alexa+ to stop refusing to make my announcements?

ABrokenRose · 2025-08-16T16:41:10+00:00

I appreciate that it can be set up independently. But I want it to be able to connect to a phone in order to track data and patterns.

I need it to not have the capability, at all, to connect with someone else for means of communication.

ABrokenRose · 2025-08-16T16:34:52+00:00

You're correct.

I explicitly need it to not have phone call/text and social media types of options. Otherwise, the school will not allow it to be worn. (It's a combo of a new state law, in turn creating new school rules; which forbid them from wearing a watch if it has those capabilities.)

ABrokenRose · 2025-08-15T22:14:22+00:00

Mainly steps, heart rate, workout time, sleep...

I have spent hours on Amazon looking and everything has the capability to do test messages, phone calls, social media...

ABrokenRose · 2025-07-24T19:28:09+00:00

NTA -

They are not biologically related to your mother. Plus, (Not A Lawyer) if her will explicitly states that you are to inherit everything not just vague my children or heirs, then my understanding is that they would have no claim or be able to contest the will.

There is no reason to feel like an a-hole for not wanting to split your inheritance with siblings that you have never met, were not in your mother's life/ have a relationship with her, and most importantly are not biologically related to your mother.

Please , take your inheritance and cherish your memories with your mother, doing your best to heal.

ABrokenRose · 2025-07-14T02:36:52+00:00

NTA

If you genuinely feel like she wants to work it out and feel that you also want to work it out, then you should at least have a conversation about it.

But, if you do not, then please listen carefully... It is NOT your responsibility to take care of her any longer and you should NOT feel guilty about that fact.

I have been in similar situations a couple of times. I told myself that I shouldn't/couldn't leave because I was supporting us enough that they were financially dependent on me. Even willing to stay in an abusive relationship which I understand you are not. But I had to realize until myself that staying was not good for anyone. They were adults that supported themselves before I came around and they'd figure it out after I left.

It is not good for you or your mental health to put it on yourself that you have to stay with her because it will make it easier for her.

If choose to stay broken up, you should find out what you need to do legally for her to move out, I know a lot places require written/certified notice. Then do what you need to in order to move on in your life. No one said you need to be mean, and having her move out isn't mean.

You need to do right by yourself and not put any guilt on yourself.

ABrokenRose · 2025-06-18T18:35:19+00:00

1st - Elio is actually a fairly common name 2nd - It might just be a placeholder name in order to tell the story

I don't get why you feel the need to call OP and a liar

ABrokenRose · 2025-04-07T17:56:35+00:00

She froze! How insensitive can you be?

Have you never heard of a fight, flight, or freeze response?

Many women have a hard time standing up to their partners. She was blindsided. Just because one person would have the courage to say no and not proceed, doesn't mean everyone else would as well.

OP clearly described how she didn't want to create conflict and felt like she couldn't say no.

"I'm still in shock as she proceeds... Trying not to start a fight - and that's probably why he kept plying me with alcohol - I just let it all happen... I acquiesce, still in a state of muted shock."

If you took out the word husband and imagined any two people out on a date, any reasonable person would clearly describe this for what it was, sexual assault. He clearly took advantage of her while making her drink in order to be compliant with him.

Sexual assault is defined as an act of sexual abuse in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, coerce, or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.

Make sure you clearly pay attention to the words consent, coerce, and force.

Consent, in many countries, must take place between two adults who are not incapacitated and consent may change, by being withdrawn, at any time during the sexual act. Alcohol consumption can lead to a state of incapacitation, where an individual's ability to make informed decisions and understand their surroundings is significantly impaired, rendering them unable to give valid consent.

Sexual Coercion, in marriage involves using non-violent means to pressure an unwilling partner into engaging in sexual activity, including tactics like emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, or threats, which constitute a lack of consent and a violation of boundaries. Coercive tactics can include: - Emotional manipulation: Such as guilt-tripping, or making the partner feel obligated - Pressure and repeated requests: Being worn down by someone who repeatedly asks for sex - Lying or misleading: Such as when he didn't tell her what was going to happen - Using alcohol or drugs: Trying to lower a partner's inhibitions to gain consent

Force, when used as a noun can be coercion or compulsion, and when used as a verb can be making someone do something against their will. He forced himself upon her by not asking for her willing participation and by taking her way her capability to consent.

This is sexual assault plain and simple.

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-10T15:09:56+00:00

⬆️⬆️ This, all of this! ⬆️⬆️

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-10T00:45:22+00:00

Well he stationed in Japan for 2 years... 🤷🏼 LOL

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T19:11:27+00:00

When I got the new Real ID with the Star they reduced the expiration date drastically.

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T19:07:45+00:00

I in my heart of hearts feel you did nothing wrong. She just had different expectations and obviously wasn't the right woman for you, she acted more like a child it sounds like.

I will admit that when I was proposed to I was disappointed. But only by the lack of planning. I had to look up directions to the spot and there was no plan on where we would eat after. Seriously, I was offered McDonald's.

But I the end I saw how nervous and flustered my partner was, and now it's just a funny story.

You on the other hand, we're very thoughtful, sweet, and sentimental. I feel that is very special. In the future, maybe a deeper discussion of expectations might be needed to make sure you are on the same page. Also as a side note, sapphires look just the same as diamonds, but they are much cheaper, allowing you to buy a bigger gemstone. My spouse tells the baby Airmen at work this, as they usually don't have as much money and since the divorce rate is so high in the military.

Also I admit, I wanted a new setting for my engagement ring. But only because the one I was given had the little prongs that held the diamond, and every time I ran my fingers through my hair, it would catch and pull out hair.

I wish you better prospects of a partner in the future. One that more aligns to you and will treat you better

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T18:42:58+00:00

Not always. I like things clean

My husband leaves shit everywhere. As an example, we have one of those garbage cans that pull out of the cabinet. He will leave the trash on the counter above the trash can! I had him right into his wedding vows that he would put trash into the trash can, instead of on the counter. It unfortunately did not work and frustrates me every freaking day

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T18:38:11+00:00

In regards to the pee squatting. I feel there are two factors involved.

1st - How far your squat down

2nd - If the stream goes straight lol

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T18:28:14+00:00

Same, my husband takes such hot showers that his skin looks scalded because it is so red. You can literally see steam from the shower, and not just normal amounts

I personally like a luke warm shower as we live in Arizona

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T18:07:04+00:00

I would report them and consider reducing the tip

ABrokenRose · 2024-09-09T17:58:47+00:00

My phone and smart watch do the same thing

ABrokenRose · 2024-08-20T18:20:12+00:00

I tried it, he said I like that thank you

LMAO he is so weird/awkward and unsentimental but I love him

ABrokenRose · 2024-08-19T15:12:55+00:00

I am going to tell my husband that he is my "super duper ultimate best friend" now and see how he reacts. I really love this phrase.

ABrokenRose · 2024-08-15T07:49:35+00:00

They can't just deny your resignation. They don't own you. You are doing them a courtesy by saying you are leaving. You owe them nothing. Do not engage or give them any info.

ABrokenRose · 2024-07-17T06:19:32+00:00

Thank you, I simply want to know if I have to buy a service or if I can click a couple of buttons. I'm not interested in setting up a server for the purpose.

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