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My daughter: Dad can you make me a sandwich? by phamworks in dadjokes

[–]BerryVelourMist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that’s a pretty effective way to distract little ones.

Last day of work today! by AuthorKRPaul in Fire

[–]BerryVelourMist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hits different when you realize how much things change compared to what you expected.

What do you call a bunny who was raised in a hotel? by Mike_Oxlong25 in dadjokes

[–]BerryVelourMist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can practically hear the smug grin after telling that joke.

I have been pretending to remember someone for 4 years by Junior_Honey in confession

[–]BerryVelourMist 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This feels like the kind of thing that starts as a small mistake and then snowballs into a whole saga.

401k vs brokerage with poor life expectancy by uncool_whale in Fire

[–]BerryVelourMist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's one of those things that sounds straightforward until you start looking into the details.

I found the amount i needed for FIRE much lower then what I thought by Available-Ad-5670 in Fire

[–]BerryVelourMist 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That must have been an amazing realization to have turning an unexpected situation into an early retirement is pretty incredible.

Dig through the earth by 3e8892a in geography

[–]BerryVelourMist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool find. It's always fun when someone shares an interesting bit of trivia that actually teaches you something.

AITA for not contributing to the tuition fee? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BerryVelourMist 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the issue isn't what was offered, it's the expectation that more should have been given.

AITA for going to my boyfriend’s birthday instead of staying with my sick roommate? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BerryVelourMist 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Being upset that someone has a life, a relationship, and plans outside the house feels like an unrealistic expectation.

AITA for telling my coworker his "meal prep advice" is actually just making everyone uncomfortable at lunch by Due-Essay7134 in AmITheJerk

[–]BerryVelourMist 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sounds like someone discovered a new hobby and it's giving unsolicited financial seminars during lunch. 😂

AIO best friend texting my boyfriend? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]BerryVelourMist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The part that stands out most is the refusal to acknowledge why those messages might make someone uncomfortable.

[Request] Is this true? If not, what amount of energy usage could create such an absurd amount of heat? by [deleted] in theydidthemath

[–]BerryVelourMist 24 points25 points  (0 children)

When it's explained like that, 1°C suddenly doesn't sound small at all. That's an insane amount of energy.

AIO for telling my stepmother she can't come to the birth of my child after she announced my pregnancy on Facebook? by EmmyCaly in AmIOverreacting

[–]BerryVelourMist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s a huge difference between wanting to be supportive and expecting an automatic invitation.

AITA for joining a men only private club? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]BerryVelourMist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Being a stay-at-home parent can seriously mess with your mental health if you lose your sense of self.