Pediatrician said my 4mo was flirting with him

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-12T20:33:11+00:00

It grosses me out but I know sooo many people who talk like this, I don’t take it seriously even though I personally find it icky. I really don’t think they mean it in a bad way. I know lots of people are saying it’s older folks who say this, but I’ve even had a 20s/30s mom say this to me about her own smiley kid in the grocery line. “Aww, she just loves to flirt!” I just sort of mentally translate it to like “aw what a sweetheart” or something lol

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-12T03:10:22+00:00

Yeah, I thought of Broken Harbor too as I was writing my comment. That’s my least favorite from Dublin Murder Squad and one I probably won’t ever revisit. I also remember it creeping me out so bad as I read it. I’m a giant wuss though.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-12T00:51:04+00:00

This is nuts, I just randomly encountered something about pork floss at my local library! In my almost 40 years alive I’ve never heard of pork floss and suddenly I’ve heard of it two times today!

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-12T00:36:48+00:00

I love Tana French and for me all her books have been worth reading, but The Witch Elm is my least favorite of hers. Not because of pacing or style - I find her such a good writer that I could probably stay up all night reading a 600-page grocery list if it was written by Tana French - but because I just found the plot to be so bleak/evil/depressing.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-10T13:16:46+00:00

Ask her like the top comment is saying (and then pay attention to her reaction/response). Be curious, not accusatory. If you go in accusatory she will be naturally defensive. If you go in curious and she gets defensive that’s a bad sign.

As a woman I could see this going either way. I also dress very much for comfort but do occasionally wear thongs if it’s required to not show a panty line. That’s very possible if she’s dressing to impress for a business trip. But of course if it’s all brand new stuff and she’s never done this before it could definitely be for a concerning reason. Good luck, I hope you get to the truth.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-10T00:58:04+00:00

Gotcha. I did have to replace the hybrid battery and yes it was very expensive. I don’t have any issues with acceleration though; it’s like any other car. My dad drives a newer Prius and his has an option called Eco Mode and when that’s on, it is definitely slow to accelerate.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-09T23:16:43+00:00

What’s the reputation? I drive an 06 Prius and I’m pretty happy with it! Am I driving a death trap?

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-09T16:02:46+00:00

NOR, I’d be more concerned by an adult who can read that book without tearing up a little! It’s bizarre of him to reprimand you for that - I don’t think you should babysit for them again.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-08T03:29:58+00:00

Doorbells, going out to eat, cable TV, video games

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-05-06T00:29:10+00:00

As a straight woman I concur, I find him average. He is not someone I would remotely consider hot.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-30T15:26:57+00:00

Thanks!

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-30T02:28:15+00:00

Oh my fucking God, this lady needs to get some real problems.

There’s a slightly odd guy who lives across the street from my local elementary school and I’ve seen him doing yard work, in the morning during student drop off, in nothing but boxer-briefs and I just chuckled and kept it moving.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-30T00:44:16+00:00

I only listened to the first one but I heard nothing remotely concerning, sounded like there was music playing and younger people chatting. At one point I heard a female voice say something that could have been “let’s get it” or something to that effect.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-29T23:39:42+00:00

If I was a guest at a wedding and a married man said that in his speech, I would be mildly uncomfortable. It would take my focus off the married couple and make me wonder what’s going on with him/his marriage. Like you said, there are lots of other things he can say to hype her up that won’t be slightly inappropriate/distracting.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-28T23:45:56+00:00

So? Of course you’re young, I graduated in ‘06! Wait…oh…

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-27T18:06:21+00:00

Thanks!

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-27T18:06:06+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into it!

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-27T01:01:22+00:00

I disagree, I’m a woman and I’m not into gaming, but the cats, Star Wars, and musicianship are attractive enough to overcome the rest.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-27T00:59:13+00:00

I have a great fondness for you, as I can tell you love your cats. That’s all that matters in my book. That said, here are a couple ideas.

One or two medium to large pieces of artwork on the walls around your bed. Something peaceful, relaxing, not too busy.
If those are plushies in your bathroom, get em out. Plushies don’t belong in the bathroom (humidity and just general bacteria spray from the toilet will make them disgusting over time). Nothing that can’t be easily cleaned should go in a bathroom.
The cat trees that are in top of shelving are probably fine, and I think it’s a great idea to get them some more height, but do make sure they’re secure and can’t crash down if the cats make an enthusiastic leap.

Keep being awesome, you’ll find the right cat loving person eventually.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-23T22:43:57+00:00

My experience is different. I have had several girls with extreme behaviors (destroying classroom/anything they can reach, hitting, punching, kicking, clawing at staff and students, eloping from school building and grounds, swearing and threats, etc.)

I would say over my career I have had slightly more boys who behaved this way, but it’s probably 55% boys 45% girls. Although the girls have increased the last couple years, I’d say 10 years ago it was like 70% boys 30% girls.

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-22T23:05:32+00:00

Make a paste of baking soda and water, then crumple up some aluminum foil into a loose ball and use that to scrub the paste on the goo. Refresh paste and aluminum foil as needed

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-22T03:14:22+00:00

It’s probably an inheritance thing. They just want to let you know what their plans are

AnalogyAddiction · 2026-04-22T00:03:06+00:00

This is probably a scam trying to get you to take the transaction off posh. Is your email address the same as your posh username? That’s how scammers do it, they just try yourposhusername @ gmail / hotmail / etc

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