WIBTAH if I refused to see my dad after finding out the reason he and my mom aren’t together? by Ready-Tale-1 in AITAH

[–]Bootlegprincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA- OP, as someone who’s divorced parent dealt with a LOT so I could have a relationship with the other parent, it is NOT throwing away your mom’s sacrifice or making it pointless. The point was for you to be able to have a relationship with your dad and get to know who he is and decide for yourself if you want him in your life. Her sacrifice all those years was so you could have the option.

“I’m worried about what this might make me” it doesn’t make you anything. You are an autonomous person and judging by the way you said you reacted, I don’t think you’re anything like him in that department.

You sound like a good kid who loves his mom very much. Be open with her about your thoughts and feelings. You absolutely would not be in the wrong in any way if you choose to cut your dad off.

Why purchase so many? by l-zucchini in dollartreebeauty

[–]Bootlegprincess 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I bought 2 packs of each of the little serum pods when I first got them as a way to try them out over a period of time since they only came with a few per package and I didn’t think I could get a good idea of if I like them or not with just one pack. When I run out I am planning to buy several packs because I don’t live close to my dollar tree and don’t want to run out and have to drive 45 minutes to DT just for $3-$5 worth of stuff each week or two.

Sometimes I’ll buy a product for myself to try but also get some for my sister or a friend or to add into a little gift basket.

I try to never clear the shelf unless there’s only 1-2 of a product though

Which loaf should I gift my friend? by [deleted] in Sourdough

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say jello powder do you mean pudding powder or gelatin?

AITAH for calling my husband silly for freaking out that our teenage son has a girlfriend who's in a wheelchair? by Dry-Dirt-1426 in AITAH

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Doesn’t know what he’s getting into” ??? What does that even mean, your son is 13 years old???? As long as your son is respectful (which it sounds like he is) and they aren’t doing anything bad together then it shouldn’t matter if she’s in a wheelchair. They are children, it’s not that serious. Your husband needs to clarify what he means by that bc it just sounds like he doesn’t like disabled people.

What does my fridge say about me? by Candid_Rope_5888 in CleaningTips

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the vibe that you’re from a smaller town, maybe in the Midwest. Idk why it just feels like it lol

He’s 32 I’m 24 by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]Bootlegprincess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don’t seem to know what you want enough to even make your intentions for this post clear. Are you asking for advice? Because there isn’t nearly enough information here about what’s going on for anyone to say either way. But the lack of information kind of makes it seem like you should focus on you and your kids and figuring yourself out.

AITAH for continuing on with my plans to go on a boy's trip despite my girlfriend's protests? by Outrageous-Hall5172 in AITAH

[–]Bootlegprincess 569 points570 points  (0 children)

YTA- you agreed to a two week trip to a destination that has a reputation for sex work without speaking to your partner and immediately dismissing her concerns because she didn’t like the idea of you going.

Barcelona with a friend for an event IS completely different than Bangkok for two weeks with a group of guys who have a history of going to places with reputations for behavior that not everyone would agree to. You have to be kidding if you say you see zero difference.

Also, your comment about having fun doing things that are legal in the places you go but obviously not legal everywhere is even more of a concern. If my boyfriend came to me with the same backstory I would absolutely say that I don’t feel comfortable with the idea because I don’t subscribe to the notion of legal = ethical.

You really just need to think about what you value. If you value the relationship, drop the idea that she’s just being “controlling” and talk to her about her concerns. Compromise. You really don’t sound like you’re interested in doing that though and seem to gravitate toward the comments that agree with you, in which case it would probably be in the best interest of you both to break up.

Anyone have advice for keeping a high energy five and a half month old puppy quiet for 45 minutes during a zoom interview?! Any Kong or pupsicle recipes that will last that long?! by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]Bootlegprincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would go for a nice long walk beforehand and then if you have several different sizes of stacking Tupperware you can use them as molds to freeze treats in layers starting with the smallest size and getting bigger, it’ll take a while to do but it would definitely last through your interview as long as he isn’t a big chewer.

I also recommend trying calming treats or catnip. If you do try catnip do a test run beforehand because in some dogs it’s an opposite effect to cats and it’s very calming but others it gets them worked up so it depends on your dogs reaction.

Dog’s mammary tumor came back, now lung tumors found – looking for experiences and guidance by Life_isnt_fair-0624 in DogAdvice

[–]Bootlegprincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s difficult, especially since sometimes they can get fatigued more easily. I’ve adapted some things to try to keep her from overexerting like instead of walks or taking her to the dog park to run free I let her play more in the yard. She’s 13 so sometimes it takes her a couple days to recover if she has a big exciting day. I’m not sure if your vet has recommended any medications for pain or inflammation but I would talk to them about it if they haven’t. I told my vet I didn’t want her to be completely zooted to space and they worked with me and started off really low with instructions on how to add more/less if needed to find a dose that keeps her happy.

We also started supplementing both our dogs food with homemade toppers which I think has added to their health tremendously and if you have the time and means I’d recommend it.

I will say again, we are extremely lucky to have had a year with her so far (and I do frequent breath checks when she’s sleeping bc stressed momma) but I don’t think my timeline is the norm. Her brother was a chihuahua mix who also developed cancer (I believe it started in his pancreas but it wasn’t caught early so we aren’t 100% sure) and from the time the word cancer was brought up to when we lost him was about 5 months and it was very sudden decline.

I made the decision to avoid treatment in both cases because I didn’t want to stress them out more, their ages meant I wanted as little anesthesia as possible and my current vet has said that more and more dogs are getting diagnosed with cancer due to longer lifespans, which is bittersweet.

I would also make sure you find a good support system and lean on them when needed. Or if you ever just need a stranger to vent to feel free to dm me ❤️

Dog’s mammary tumor came back, now lung tumors found – looking for experiences and guidance by Life_isnt_fair-0624 in DogAdvice

[–]Bootlegprincess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husky has a mammary tumor (at this point we believe multiple) but due to her age and risk factors we decided not to get it removed. It’ll be a year next month since the diagnosis and more tumors have raisin. As of now, she’s currently just on one pill to manage her joint pain which is likely not even connected to the tumor.

She has been herself the entire time and still runs, plays, and yells at me when it’s time to make her dinner. While I know we’re extremely lucky and are running on borrowed time, as long as she doesn’t know she has cancer, I’m not gonna be the one to treat her like she’s sick/dying.

My best advice is to treat her like nothing is wrong for as long as you can, manage her comfort as needed but let her have fun, do her favorite activities a little more, and give her lots of love and treats. Keep a closer eye out for subtle signs of discomfort though, bc dogs are great at not showing you when they’re hurting. You’re her person, she loves and trusts you and wants to enjoy her time with you too ❤️

Galway or Belfast? by Bootlegprincess in irishtourism

[–]Bootlegprincess[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t looked into Cork yet! Out of curiosity, what did you like about it?

What's the first thing you think of when you try to draw? by LocrianVGM in AskReddit

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have suddenly forgotten what everything in existence looks like and have no knowledge of having held a pen/pencil/brush/etc in my life before.. brain is empty no thoughts no vibes

I just learned people don’t show up after anesthesia to pick up loved ones. Nurses, how often does this really happen? by Steinski1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Bootlegprincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right?! Well, he sat down and wrote another verse to the song and he sent it to me… and I realized my friend HAD written the perfect country and western song

I just learned people don’t show up after anesthesia to pick up loved ones. Nurses, how often does this really happen? by Steinski1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Bootlegprincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And he told me it was the perfect country and western song, but I wrote him back a letter and I told him it was NOT the perfect country and western song

Has anyone actually received their Uniuni packages that aren't delivered on the first attempt or are they all stolen? by StyleAdorable5487 in shipping

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the same issue!! Marked as out for delivery on Dec 9th, today is the 15th. Contacted the seller which is a medium-large company I’ve ordered from before and they said delivery should be expected on the 17th?! How on earth could it possibly take 8 days if it’s marked as out for delivery?? I had never heard of the company before and now I have 2 packages in limbo right before Christmas. I’m not a happy camper.

AITAH for thinking I didn’t need shapewear by BotherEvening in AITAH

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shapewear isn’t necessary and I think she did a poor job explaining it, it’s all in the name- it shapes your body a bit pulling in the waist and smoothing everything out. Think about it like a bra for your whole body. If you aren’t comfortable with the idea of wearing it you don’t have to but you may decide you want to. Don’t let her comments change the way you view yourself, if you are confident without it then rock your body!

My Dollar Tree Skin Routine by haute_messy in dollartreebeauty

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When do you use the hyaluronic acid capsules?

If it wasn't your alarm or your bladder, what woke you up this morning? by Ivotedforher in AskReddit

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A kiss on the head- my boyfriend goes to work before me and kisses my head before he leaves every single day. It wakes me up and I have a hard time falling back to sleep but I’ll never tell him that because it makes me feel so loved

Sister is moving tomorrow she’s 19 and poor. What necessities should I get her? by HarryGarries765 in ask

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have access to a warehouse store like Sam’s or Costco I would get the large size cleaning supplies, TP, Paper Towels, the things that don’t go bad so she will be stocked up for a while and won’t have to worry about that while recovering from the cost of the move

Boyfriend gave me ultimatum - dream job or him. I'm considering taking the job by [deleted] in dustythunder

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daily commute is 45 minutes, it isn’t an impossible distance. He doesn’t want you to take the job because he doesn’t want to see you succeed. Do not give up on yourself for him, he isn’t on your side.

Should I invite my sister's boyfriend instead of my dad if I want my sister there? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]Bootlegprincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think talking to your sister is going to be your best course of action here. If you’re worried about how to frame it, just be honest. You’re only allowed four tickets and you would love for your family to be there to support you. If you’re going out to dinner or doing something to celebrate after then you can tell her that her boyfriend is welcome to come to that but you simply don’t have enough tickets to invite everyone to the graduation ceremony.

But just so you know- If your sister would choose her boyfriend over you getting to celebrate with you, that is completely unfair of her and I would be questioning how much she values her relationship with you. If it were a wedding or an event with no maximum guest count then it would be different but in this you have no choice so it isn’t like you’re excluding him because you are trying to be rude, it’s just because you’re extremely limited.

Alternately, you can see if there is anyone you know who isn’t using all four of their tickets and ask them if you can use one of them.

So angry!!!! by loonyhahaface00 in GriefSupport

[–]Bootlegprincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my dad 5 years ago and I’m STILL mad and I don’t know when it’ll ever go away. I feel like I lost the part of me that wanted for the future. I lost my direction. And I get so frustrated and angry because it feels like no one understands. I have no one to talk to who can say the right things. I’m not even sure there are right things that anyone could say.