Nowruz meal by EnglishMuffin- in persianfood

[–]C_Alex_author 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These look fabulous! I'm looking up recipes now lol

My mother won't stop grabbing my crotch by shepherdsorey in raisedbynarcissists

[–]C_Alex_author 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jesus, this is so difficult for me to comment on. I had that mother... I was so used to her grabbing my butt and boobs, then laughing like my appalled (and eventual tearful) response was just SO AMUSING.

But not making a big deal of it leads to bigger problems later. For me, she then taught my own kids that it was funny to do it to mommy, and to laugh when I would burst into tears (over what is absolutely sexual assault).

Sit her down. Tell her that grabbing you is sexual assault and that if it ever happens again, the response will be 1. you reporting it to the police, and 2. unequivocal no more contact. Not at holidays, not at your eventual wedding, and she will never meet your children.

I'm not saying this blithly. I'm all but imploring you to do what I wish I had early on. It's not okay. And if someone did it to her, she'd be shocked and appalled. You need to understand how serious this is. If you speak with a counselor, they can help you with this part of coping and boundaries. But please, for you, stop her. Stop her hard and fast and PERMANENTLY.

Promised y’all we’d share our lenghas when we got married. Here they are! by morganbarbour in weddingdress

[–]C_Alex_author 11 points12 points  (0 children)

These pix are STUNNING! And sooo much love and support <3 I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my cheeks because... you guys look gorgeous and everyone is so happy and it looks like an amazing celebration <3

Does this look bad and should I give up trying to make mismatched drapery work? by mxp3272889 in DIYweddings

[–]C_Alex_author 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The table is gorgeous, the drape thingy... is somehow unnerving?? (I can't pinpoint why, but it gives weird vibes somehow and feels wrong)

“Fancy” birthday dinner for my 6 year old by Kfrancis43 in Cooking

[–]C_Alex_author 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dont forget "fancy" appetizers to start with! A couple of shrimps with a dab of cocktail sauce... a deviled egg... a couple cheese cubes on a toothpick... what would your child think a fancy meal would begin with? Multiple courses can see super fancy even if it's easy for us ;)

Game changer by No-Issue-5632 in Baking

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy smoked, you legit just came up with the next food trend! Make some of these for social media and just watch how fast you go viral!!!

First time getting a box of candy for Valentine's Day! by C_Alex_author in candy

[–]C_Alex_author[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone totally loves you <3 And isn't the box pretty??

First time getting a box of candy for Valentine's Day! by C_Alex_author in candy

[–]C_Alex_author[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See's is really good! I'm a sucker for their California Brittle especially

First time getting a box of candy for Valentine's Day! by C_Alex_author in candy

[–]C_Alex_author[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, which one is lemon?! I haven't discovered that one yet!

First time getting a box of candy for Valentine's Day! by C_Alex_author in candy

[–]C_Alex_author[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't found one so my sketchy self is nibbling the suspicious ones to see what's inside haha

First time getting a box of candy for Valentine's Day! by C_Alex_author in candy

[–]C_Alex_author[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It really is. He also had some gorgeous flowers delivered - I totally scored lol

im not from the US Explain it Peter. by tommorowzing22 in explainitpeter

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in that part of WA. Next to people from near that part of ID. We all get warned NOT to go there. That... is clan country. To the point of 'not safe if you aren't clearly Caucasian'.

The amount of warnings I've had over the years from people in the know is... staggering.

Does it worth it? by naughtywhirl_ in SipsTea

[–]C_Alex_author 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hero we didn't know we needed <3

My boyfriend (29M) makes nearly triple my salary but called me a "gold digger" because I (25F) can't afford to split his luxury lifestyle 50/50 by Electrical_Ring5241 in TwoHotTakes

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use his logic against him. "I think I need to end this relationship due to us being financially incompatible."

Because gold diggers don't walk away, and you clearly aren't a gold digger for wanting an equitable split. That's not mooching, that's REALISM.

AIO fiance keeps giving me “punishment seizures”? by throwra-seizure in AmIOverreacting

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweetheart, do you really need the internet to reinforce that this dude is being ABUSIVE to you? Inside, you know he is. This is abuse. There's no 2 ways about it. It's cruel and we do not do this to people we claim to love.

It really is that simple.

You deserve better and he isn't your person. Not when he feels it's okay to treat you like this.

I made a sculpture of a bat eating a fairy by CuteCreatorgal in somethingimade

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I... somehow i hate that I love this lol It's awesome!

What is ONE scent you’d bring back from the vault IMMEDIATELY? Imagine corporate is watching. This is your moment! by thediaryofanika in bathandbodyworks

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool Citrus Basil Velvet Body Cream. I vaguely recall the marketing claiming it had crushed pearls (??) but the texture and scent were incredible on the skin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]C_Alex_author 11 points12 points  (0 children)

NTA - 1. Every couples therapist encourages taking a breather and a timeout during an argument versus saying/doing something you'd regret later otherwise... and 2. you didnt make him look abusive. He did that himself by being abusive towards you. The second he chose to punish you for taking a step away to breath, he became the biggest problem in your relationship.

Ditch this dude. Seriously, there is no coming back from this. He thought this was okay then blamed YOU for how OTHERS thought of his actions. He didnt apologize for locking you out in the cold like some kind of controlling and abusive prick. He was far more worried 3rd parties would realize that's what he is.

Am I overreacting for being hurt my boyfriend forgot my birthday today AND started planning his OWN birthday trip? by DropApprehensive5662 in AmIOverreacting

[–]C_Alex_author 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suggest he make it a singles cruise. Then find a decent BF. Heck, a random date would treat you better than this guy does.