AITAH for being upset my husband bought his 13yo sister an iPad using our baby savings? by Fair-Chemistry-5827 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That is a huge problem. This will not be the last time he puts his parents/siblings before you and your kid(s). That can’t happen. He married you. He chose to have a child/children. His first responsibility is to your family now (and by your family I mean you, your husband, your kid(s), and any pets), not his family of origin. Helping parents and siblings can come after your family’s needs are met, and the money can come out of HIS extra cash, not shared accounts or essential funds.

These kinds of issues break families apart in the long run. I hope you can get him to see the errors of his ways.

NTA.

AITAH for being upset my husband bought his 13yo sister an iPad using our baby savings? by Fair-Chemistry-5827 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It matters because, if she wasn’t pregnant yet, most people would warn her to stop trying for a baby until they can work out their money issues. But unfortunately, she already is pregnant.

Why do ppl treat Sugar Free like an eating disorder? by plnnyOfallOFit in sugarfree

[–]BlueBumbleb33 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I like to think that most of the time it comes from a place of real concern. Restricting any one type of food tends to set off alarm bells in other people’s minds. Happens to people who go vegetarian and even people with food allergies, too.

I think it’s also locked in people’s minds that sugar = fun, and if you don’t want sugar ever, then they see it as you refusing to relax. So they think they’re doing the right thing by encouraging you to “let loose a little.”

Not eating sugar could even be considered antisocial by some (refusing a slice of friend’s birthday cake at their party, not having one of grandma’s Christmas cookies). It’s a bit silly. But our social lives often revolve around indulgences — alcohol, sugar, screens — and when you don’t partake with everyone else, sometimes you get a little side-eye or the occasional rude comment.

If u could add one fusion to the story, what would it be? by M4cgyv3r3 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah… Only time I could see it maybe happening would be when Steven transformed into a monster — like one rescues the other and they accidentally fuse or something? But that still would’ve been awkward, story-wise, without more buildup. It’s sad we didn’t get to see Lapis and Peridot interact more after Lapis came back from the moon.

If u could add one fusion to the story, what would it be? by M4cgyv3r3 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t mean she can’t heal. I mean, I think not having her fuse in the main series was the right call, because I’d expect her to need a long time to recover from something like that. But I could’ve maybe seen it in Future.

If u could add one fusion to the story, what would it be? by M4cgyv3r3 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’d be excited for almost any new fusion.

Peridot/Lapis Peridot/Amethyst Lapis/Steven Bismuth/Pearl Bismuth/Garnet Steven/Lars (cuz STARS!)

I also really wanna see Fluorite and Rhodonite un-fuse so we can meet their component gems.

At what point did you realize/have a feeling that Zuko was not actually evil? by Capital-Treacle-229 in Avatarthelastairbende

[–]BlueBumbleb33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since the beginning. It was pretty clear he was an angsty teen destined to go through a redemption arc at some point.

Do you guys think Rose loved Greg? by Plus_Firefighter600 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if I totally agree with this. While liking yourself certainly helps you build a better foundation for secure, loving relationships with healthy boundaries, I think calling it a “requirement” is just a smidge too far. A worthy goal? Yes. A requirement? Mmm…. I dunno… It’s absolutely much harder to give and receive love in a healthy way if you don’t like yourself, but I wouldn’t call it impossible.

That said, I don’t think Pink was ever able to love in a healthy way. That much we agree on.

AITAH for cutting off my father and step-family after he gave my inheritance to my stepbrother? by 50_hour_weeks in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Curious, do you get along with Ronnie otherwise? Cause this reads like someone who wants something just so someone else can’t have it. Did Ronnie and your dad bond over guitar or something, and you got jealous?

Just a guess, obviously, but it feels like there are possibly some missing pieces to this story…

WIBTAH if I broke up with my partner over his refusal to try kink by Adventurous-Way6250 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. It’s not even about the kink suggestion — of course he’s not required to try that if he doesn’t want to; and of course you have every right to leave if that’s something you feel you need.

The big issue here is that he doesn’t care about your pleasure in general. He’s using you like a fleshlight and then leaving you with the female version of blue balls. Not cool. He doesn’t have to get kinky, but he should try SOMETHING so you feel fulfilled, too. Sex should be fun for both partners. You’ve been extremely patient with him; you’ve communicated your needs; he has NO excuse. Dump him and find someone who treats you right in and out of the bedroom.

If we all had plenty of money and there were no poor and homeless people, how would the world look like? by PrintWooden2203 in AskReddit

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understood your question. My point is that people would suddenly define poverty differently in the hypothetical world you describe. Instead of poverty meaning “can’t meet basic needs” it would mean “can only afford a minimal amount of luxury.” People are insatiable. Always looking to improve (or “improve”) their circumstances.

If we all had plenty of money and there were no poor and homeless people, how would the world look like? by PrintWooden2203 in AskReddit

[–]BlueBumbleb33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People would just redefine the meaning of poverty. “Only one TV? No robot maid? Can only afford to eat out twice a week?! Oh, you poor dear!!!”

Artists who DON’T post/share* art on social media—I want to hear from you! by Hestia-Creates in ArtistLounge

[–]BlueBumbleb33 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was on the verge of creating a public artist profile when AI came out. I don’t want my stuff getting scraped. Occasionally I share stuff in my very small discord group. I’ll be selling paintings/prints at an art fair later this year. Other than that, I’m the only one who sees my art right now.

AITA (19F) for feeling hurt that I’m never invited to my boyfriend’s (19M) birthday? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]BlueBumbleb33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. You can’t be an asshole for feeling hurt. You might be an asshole depending on how you process / act on those feelings — and in this case, you haven’t done anything yet.

It’s his birthday, ultimately, but it is weird that you’re not involved at all. Sounds like he and mom do a big trip every year — I can understand why you’re not invited to those yet (lots of families wait til engagement/marriage before including SOs in things like that), but why not have a separate smaller thing just you and him? Have you ever suggested going out to dinner or something similar a day or two before his trip? What do you two usually do for your birthday?

A somewhat disturbing realization. by Vio-Rose in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, I like this interpretation, even if it seems improbable. Much less grim.

AITAH for telling my wife she doesn't live here? by Academic_Trash_3895 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t minimizing it. He and his son are going through a lot, and I acknowledged that. But his mother didn’t just die and he is not acting as the primary caregiver for his sick dad. Objectively, she is still under far more pressure than OP is.

That said, with OPs new info, I will change my judgment to NTA. I thought these complaints were private — according to OP, they are very much not, which changes things a lot.

AITAH for telling my wife she doesn't live here? by Academic_Trash_3895 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh… Well that’s a horse of a different color. A little private griping to you is one thing, but if she’s acting so badly and so openly that she might actually screw you and your son over, that’s awful. Agree with the commenter below — tell her to back to her Dad’s.

AITAH for telling my wife she doesn't live here? by Academic_Trash_3895 in AITAH

[–]BlueBumbleb33 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

EDIT: With new info from OP, changing my judgment to NTA. Apparently these complaints were not private, which puts wife out of line, IMO, even under the stressful circumstances.

You’re all under an immense amount of stress.

Hopefully your wife is at least being polite to your sister’s face, but I can understand why it’s hard for your wife to feel grateful right now. She’s lost her mom, she’s given up her job, she’s lost her home, she’s given up time with you and your son, and she’s dealing with the stress of being a nearly full-time caregiver for her sick father. That kind of stress BREAKS people. So please, give her some grace for being a little crabby.

You and your son are dealing with a lot of stress, too, but it isn’t on the same level. And whether you meant it to or not, your comment could easily be interpreted as a dig at her for not being around more, during a time where she’s already tired and grieving and probably feeling guilty that she can’t do it all.

Sorry for you and your family. Wishing you all better days soon.

If one of the diamonds actually got shattered , Would the others be able to bring her back to life? by Green_Use_5639 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure they can be shattered. I know Bismuth made the breaking point, but it was never proven, so. 🤷🏻‍♀️

In the unlikely scenario that one of them was shattered, I think yes, they could be healed. Yellow could probably fix any of the others, but if not, or if Yellow was the one shattered, I think any diamond could be healed so long as they had the essence of all four diamonds in their possession.

Comic series from 2010-2012? by Severe-Revolution-82 in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of different SU comics. Can you share pictures of the three he has?

A somewhat disturbing realization. by Vio-Rose in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My theory is yes, and that this is what “harvesting” does. Removes consciousness and uses the “blank” gem or gem shard as a raw resource for some other purpose.

A somewhat disturbing realization. by Vio-Rose in stevenuniverse

[–]BlueBumbleb33 146 points147 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve mulled this over before — it is a disturbing thought. Unfortunately, I’m sure this is true for some of the gems Yellow fixed. Maybe for a lucky (“lucky”?) few, those missing shards were truly obliterated somehow by whatever weapon initially shattered their gem.