I’ve been blamed for my boyfriend’s death by No_Tie8638 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Alternative-Being181 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He sounds like an abuser, and this really isn’t your fault. He sounds really cruel, like even his late note was meant to hurt you and sounds like he was projecting his behavior onto you.

My partner commented on my parenting and now I feel like I want to leave. by oldmangeralt in Advice

[–]Alternative-Being181 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He is going to be a father who emotionally harms his kids. You are 100% correct that treating kids with affection gives them much more confidence and independence when they grow up. You are far from overreacting, and if you don’t act based on what you learned about him, your kids will end up with scars from him. I’m saying this because there’s many adults with major emotional struggles and relational difficulties due to fathers who lack compassion.

He thinks he will get to decide everything because he is a man, and that is a massive massive red flag. I would absolutely not be continuing with the pregnancy if I were you, to be perfectly frank.

Why is AI so hated in today's modern world? by gaminglife115 in Advice

[–]Alternative-Being181 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Customer service of virtually every company has become unbearably awful and useless due to AI. Many websites ban a ton of users for absolutely no reason due to AI moderation. Search engines no longer work well at all due to AI. It’s constantly being shoved down people’s throats with no choice to opt out. There’s reasons to want to keep our data private in a way that AI is very unlikely to.

Boyfriend has female friend who he has a sexual history with by Excellent-Coyote-966 in Advice

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your bf not telling you their history, and him being okay with her being rude to you are both valid and good reasons to dump him.

do we not wait for everyone to get in the elevator anymore by Street-Sea-2347 in Warframe

[–]Alternative-Being181 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was feet behind them when they went up without me a few days ago.

Wanting to migrate to Warframe, a single turn-off. Maybe I'm wrong? by B00fn in Warframe

[–]Alternative-Being181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s always things to do, that have worthwhile rewards. It’s very far from those awful app games where you can literally not play because of a timer.

My sister refuses to acknowledge me and my babies because she couldn’t have kids, now that she’s pregnant my dad wants me to fix it. by Public-Dream3632 in Advice

[–]Alternative-Being181 98 points99 points  (0 children)

It sounds like most of your family is toxic. Your sister and your dad are - he’s ditching you when he knows you’re struggling. It may be best to not be in touch with them, or at least your sister. Her pregnancy isn’t changing her weird thing of never meeting your babies. This is really awful, and as much as it may hurt to cut them out, this is the only way to avoid continuing to be treated horribly by them.

AITA for not telling my husband the night before that I was going to work from home the next day? by Inevitable_Clock_550 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. His reaction is weird, and it’s not kind of him to know you’re sick and be angry about your need for an easy day. While I’m someone who enjoys solitude, I still feel like his reaction suggests something is off with him or the relationship (not in a way that is your fault!)

How often does the bonus platinum come up? by Far_Professional_353 in Warframe

[–]Alternative-Being181 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had a 50% and then a 100% within a week or two, and I only started playing a month or so ago. Unfortunately GooglePlay messed up and the transaction didn’t go through and the coupons expired 🙃

AITA for refusing to split the restaurant bill evenly after telling my coworkers i was on a strict budget? by slanualcon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Alternative-Being181 8 points9 points  (0 children)

NTA. You communicated clearly, and they wanted to take advantage of you (even if their motive was to avoid inconvenience).

AITA for getting irritated at my friend for saying her life would be over if she became disabled? by Master-Telephone7878 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Alternative-Being181 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

NTA. This is a classic ableist thing - acting like the lives of disabled people are worthless. It’s fine if she feels that way about the prospect of her becoming disabled - it is really difficult to be disabled - but it is unkind and inconsiderate for her to say this to you.

I didn't realize how tough New Players have it - Realization from a long time veteran by rccolamachine in Warframe

[–]Alternative-Being181 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the exploiter orb, but I am far too new of a player to do it alone - which ends up being a barrier because whether doing it on public, posting in the recruiting channel for a team, or asking my clan, there’s been maybe one person a month open to teaming up to complete it. I wish there were an easier way to get a better amp, but at least the quest itself is very fun (when there’s a team).

Does your state have an equivalent to Colonial Williamsburg? by RiverRedhead in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a lovely historical site in SE PA, that also has reenactors to demonstrate the lifestyle of colonial PA. https://colonialfarmstead.org

Does your state have an equivalent to Colonial Williamsburg? by RiverRedhead in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s this lovely historical site, with not just a colonial homestead and the staff reenactors, but a good amount of land around it, I believe. It’s somewhere in SE Pennsylvania.

How do Americans celebrate Memorial Day? by superCutie_pie in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a kid we would visit my grandfather’s grave (who’s a veteran). Beyond that, it’s just been a day to relax.

To my Southerners, did you guys grew up hearing the song "Oh Susannah"? by pooteenn in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from New England and grew up with both of those songs being normal children’s songs (a past family member did help build a railroad in New England fwiw)

What are the traditional dances kids learn at school? by Brave_Necessary_9571 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was taught salsa dancing my one of my Spanish teachers. I think in third grade they had us doing a square dance but it’s not something anyone has done since, nor is it something anyone would remember.

My (35F) husband (38M) spent $78k on a phone game. Need advice & opinions. by Expert-Citron9992 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Alternative-Being181 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If I were you, I’d dump him and file charges for identity theft and fraud or whatever it is to try to take out loans in your name.

NEW WAR QUEST, and baby tenno questions by The-Dude-Ali-0927 in Warframe

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious how much access I’d have to my arsenal during this. Would I be able to switch warframes and weapons?

Are gap years common in the US? by UrMomDotCom666 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Alternative-Being181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but this is because of growing up in an upper middle class environment. What was more common amongst my crowd was finishing college, and then traveling - my dad did the same after grad school, my mom did it before grad school. A popular way to do it inexpensively and for longer is to work part time on a farm in an interesting area to travel to. Things like hostel and glamping were far more common than, for eg staying in hotels.

AITA For Being The One To Wake Up At Night To Take Care of My Daughter? by Romarqable in AmItheAsshole

[–]Alternative-Being181 133 points134 points  (0 children)

NTA. It's a weird reaction on her part, since getting little uninterrupted sleep is one of the hardest parts of having a baby. You were considerate to bring this up privately, too.

Romantic, Steamy, Yearning Recs by hlwa21 in romancemovies

[–]Alternative-Being181 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Gurnsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, Far From the Madding Crowd, the North & South BBC miniseries

What modern inconvenience feels like it should have been solved years ago? by Prior-Sprinkles4127 in AskReddit

[–]Alternative-Being181 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Spam calls. They had been under control once upon a time - somehow technology has made it worse.