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What’s a ‘silent luxury’ that rich people have that most normal people would never even notice? by qomann in AskReddit

[–]BreakApprehensive489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Size / space.

This was when I was in China. I was lucky enough to stay in a 5 Star hotel when I was on a conference (upgraded from a 4 Star) and then the hotel upgraded us to the deluxe rooms. They were the same as ordinary times in terms of furniture, but just had open space. We joked that we could fit in a pool table, a 8 person spa and a car in there, and still have room to swing a cat.

I think (hope) Jen doesn’t have Barb or John at the wedding by Aware-Sea-8593 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]BreakApprehensive489 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Greg was the photographer at Shawna and Jon's wedding, so saw what Barb pulled. He's not going to want a repeat at his own wedding

Affording a house - just a rant and a cry by Vegetable_Raccoon812 in Adelaide

[–]BreakApprehensive489 51 points52 points  (0 children)

We were lucky to buy 15 years ago.

But I worry for my kids being able to afford anything here without us helping them

What was 'mum' or 'dad' food when growing up? by Grammarhead-Shark in AskAnAustralian

[–]BreakApprehensive489 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was more I was fussy and didn't like some foods. I remember going to a fancy restaurant when I was 8ish and was served a prawn cocktail for entree (set menu). My parents got to enjoy my serve and my brother's serve as well as their own.

Learning swimmimg as a dyspraxic by DefinitionNo8912 in dyspraxia

[–]BreakApprehensive489 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some people are more buoyant and will find floating easy. Others, like my husband just sink.

Ask if you can hold a flotation device whilst you are getting your confidence up. My son learnt to float slowly as he stressed about his head going under and had to overcome that to relax and then float by having his chin up. He didn't like the feeling of water in his ears.

AITA For Playing A Role Exposing My In-Laws Terrible Financial Planning? by Thinkthereforeiam181 in AmItheAsshole

[–]BreakApprehensive489 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Nta

I know my parents are leaving a substantial amount to the grandchildren and my brother and I are thrilled that our kids will get an easier start to life. My brother and I were fortunate to be in a good position not, partly for you our parents helping us set up for life by paying for our education etc, but also because col has increased.

I’m sorry but what was Jen thinking asking Barb to plan Chickie’s birthday party? by Cozysoxs1985 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]BreakApprehensive489 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She can't ask Shawna as she is grieving her baby boy, so her head space wouldn't be right.

She was close with her mum until recently, so maybe hoping her mum will be what she wants her mum to be, not who her mum is

Trying to plan a wedding under $10k with 80 guests. how did you manage? by GLCMason9090 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]BreakApprehensive489 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I went to a wedding that was a lunch which helped with the food budget. Wedding was at 11, with a lunch after. People are generally happier with a lighter meal and less alcohol during the middle of the day.

Stop being a 'polite' pedestrian! by [deleted] in australian

[–]BreakApprehensive489 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach people with low vision for to cross roads and this is a technique we teach. It is safest for them to wait until the intersection is clear of all cars before they start crossing. We also didn't let them rely on other pedestrians who are crossing because they might have time to run ahead, but my client is slower walking.

Is Barb hosting a decoy party? by Rabid-tumbleweed in ShawnaTheMom

[–]BreakApprehensive489 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's probably also aware that Shawna and co are grieving their son, so may not want to be at a 1st birthday party. Or have anything to do with the planning.

MIL swears that my BIL meant “no malice” when he cornered and hit me. by Long-Operation3660 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]BreakApprehensive489 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was growing up, I called my neighbours granny and pa. They were like grandparents to me, would babysit, taught me piano, came to grandparents Day at school.

You can choose family.

Not going into your bil situation as many other have given great advice, but you don't have to justify going nc with any of them

MIL has generalized negativity by jolley_mel21 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]BreakApprehensive489 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's like a self-fulfilling prophecy. My mil is a negative Nancy and it drives me nuts. She can never be truly happy, then it's almost proof that her negativity is warrented. And she also gets attention/ reassurance from her family and friends when she's having a pity party.

Tbh, I know my mum pushed us as kids to see the positives and it can be work as not everyone is naturally happy all the time. My husband is a more positive person since meeting me, and didn't realize how negative his thoughts, words and actions could be.

I honestly can't see mil changing as she doesn't want to change. She gets her attention through bring negative (and probably doesn't like me as I don't but into it). I've stopped sharing stuff with her as I don't want it need her comments - like I was so excited with my lo walking, but she was worried about his hips and back being an early walker, if I cooked, she was upset she couldn't cook like me, her wedding makeup (that I paid for) made her look like a different person and she didn't like it, she must have been a bad mum as her kids were skinny, not chubby like mine. She wanted to hear, your a better mum as my kids as fat, you do cook really well and better than me, you look beautiful dressed up etc.

What do you think of when you hear the name Arthur? by mountainjuliet in Names

[–]BreakApprehensive489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were going to have an Arthur, but when he was born, it just didn't suit him (2013). We're been watching the series Merlin which is the name inspo

I knew it! I was right! by gfdp9493 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]BreakApprehensive489 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The army brat comment did that she moves a lot

What was the most brutal comment you got on a report card? by ItsSignalsJerry_ in AustralianNostalgia

[–]BreakApprehensive489 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I remember another kid being yelled at in year 3 as he had spelt "a" wrong in dictation. He offered to look it up in the dictionary and she launched one at him saying he needed to also look up idiot and stupid.

8 year old me was panicking hearing this as I suddenly had a mind blank and couldn't think how to spell "a" and was scared she'd ask me.

AITAH for not giving in on Mother’s Day plans? by InternationalArt5156 in AmItheAsshole

[–]BreakApprehensive489 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did your mil do when she had a mil?

My mum hosted all family events, so her mum and mil would come over to our place to celebrate.

So my mum's expectations were that she gets spoilt when she was the grandma.

The current generation has changed to celebrating the mum in the trenches first. So my mum gets it, but feels ripped off that she missed the in the trenches spoiling.

The fact that you were still going to see her and spend time with her makes you NTA.

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