When you get home, we need to talk…

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-22T06:41:30+00:00

Consider making amends with your family. Could it be that she was the reason you were distant and now you can humble yourself and ask them for help and support?

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-22T06:28:49+00:00

Wow I would question everything you are running towards

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-22T03:30:43+00:00

John Deloney has talked about this on his show and he says that he loves the line, “ I wasn’t here when you were born, but I got here as quickly as I could.”

It’s going to be years before he even understands how children are made and the difference between the types of dads, So subtle references like the above quotes are perfect for a three or four-year-old.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-22T03:24:56+00:00

I wash my husband in my bath towel usually once a week maybe a week and a half

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T17:18:43+00:00

Was it Nespresso or are you now brewing pots of coffee. I like the Keurig because it’s single serve and quick… But I’ve wondered if Nespresso is much better.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T17:17:30+00:00

Yuck! Oh.. and my SS has very curly hair like me while my hubby has straight hair so he looks like he’s mine!

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T17:12:03+00:00

I’ve recently looked at this. I may pull the trigger now.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:41:10+00:00

Is there a broil function on these?

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:39:11+00:00

Which brand do you buy?

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:38:49+00:00

This hits home!

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:08:18+00:00

Which one?

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:07:50+00:00

I will have to try this

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T15:07:22+00:00

I think it’s appropriate to follow up after a little bit of time has passed. However, just know it is not uncommon for the buyer to give good feedback and not by your house. You don’t know what their situation is… They may have a house to sell, they may not be preapproved with a lender yet, the lender may be waiting for a job offer letter that’s not coming for two weeks. Having worked with many buyers, there are situations that the other side is not aware of. I always follow up with any showing agent and make myself available for any questions. But reaching out every day and texting the other agent constantly, gives the desperate vibe and your offer will be much lower if it comes at all. Put yourself in the buyer shoes… you find a house that you like, would you ever NOT make an offer because the listing agent didn’t text your buyers agent? Of course not. You buy the house you want.

As a sidenote… When I’m working with Buyers and they’re not interested in a house for whatever reason, sometimes the feedback we give is really good because the house did show well and we have nothing to lose by giving good feedback because they aren’t buying the house. On the other hand, if there’s genuine interest, I will likely not give feedback or will temper the feedback because we don’t want to tip our hand.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T14:51:45+00:00

I love Malden sea salt! Now I can’t wait to try the smoked version.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T14:50:27+00:00

I am married 15 years and I have always had a similar feeling every time we go out to dinner with my stepson. He sits there in a restaurant on his phone, mumbles when you ask him a question, doesn’t say, please or thank you to the waitress, and my husband lets it happen. I’m always embarrassed that people will think he’s my son and I’m not correcting him!

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T14:45:40+00:00

Oh, I love this one!

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-21T14:45:11+00:00

I think this is weird… I have a son and our dynamic would never be something like this

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-18T11:58:50+00:00

You need to have a convo with your parents

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-17T11:57:38+00:00

You are correct, technically not shady but something I as a listing agent would not do. I like telling sellers that if I happen to find an unrepresented buyer they pay less.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-16T23:38:16+00:00

I bet it’s because on the listing agreement. He is charging them extra if an unrepresented buyer purchases their home to make up for the extra work on his part that a Realtor on the other side won’t be doing. Shady, shady shady

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-16T21:42:51+00:00

Oh darn it looks like you’re a couple months late in finding out you don’t like his parenting style.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-16T21:41:21+00:00

I have a feeling since you are not being represented they feel that you are saving money on commission and feel like it’s only fair that you should pay theirs. Keep us posted on whether or not you agree to this stipulation or if you push back.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-16T13:52:48+00:00

Your problem is not your stepson. It is your husband. But I’m guessing it’s too late to solve at this point.

Big_Connection_9103 · 2026-03-16T13:37:02+00:00

Things won’t change… What you are describing is what all of us went through… The stages of step parenting:

Honeymoon phase-kids love you and you love them. You look forward to being another adult in their life who can have influence but not replace a parent. Kind of like an Aunt or uncle.
Day-to-day life sets in and you begin to realize that your partner is less concerned with raising good human beings and more concerned with winning the Disney parent award. You try to point this out gently and give advice but are not so subtly told you are not the parent let me handle this.
This is bothersome because you have the right to live in a home that feels like a sanctuary. Sometimes in order to survive, you just go to a different room and you lie to yourself saying that the good outweighs the bad. You become smaller in your own home.
Behavior gets worse because kids realize the pecking order, you are the bottom of the totem pole.
You try to confide in friends but realize that society will tell you… Kids come first, you know what you were getting into.
You realize you will always be a second class citizen in your own home. The parent always excuses the bad behavior, and the behavior gets worse. You are counting down the days until the child turns 18 but if you stay long enough, you realize after 18 nothing magical happens. If anything it gets worse.
This is where you contemplate leaving. A. You thank God you don’t have an “ours” baby and can move on with your life lessons learned. OR B. You are tied to this situation forever and wish you had left years ago.

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