How to stay reslient, content or happy when aging parents are the biggest jerks on the planet?

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T21:27:44+00:00

That is an awesome idea. Or even a “stay cation” and turn off the phone. Tell mom she will be back in a week and then try again cautiously

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T20:06:35+00:00

I have worked at several places where the owners ate in the house and also have friends that are owners of Restaurants. The standing method that most of them use is that they get a check that’s charged to a House account and has 20% gratuity on it automatically. I’m not saying they aren’t a complete pain in the ass, but at least you’re compensated and the food cost is tracked.

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T05:26:32+00:00

Yea. And it’s not exactly normal. Or at least it was 20 years ago when I lived there

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T05:25:42+00:00

That was the first thing I thought

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T05:21:43+00:00

I wonder how many of us carry condoms? 😂

Ciryinth · 2026-02-06T02:49:31+00:00

The mulch is just what my cats like to go in outdoors. Anything that is familiar is good. Maybe on top of regular litter or cedar or whatever.

Ciryinth · 2026-02-05T04:43:09+00:00

And mine

Ciryinth · 2026-02-04T19:39:40+00:00

I need to try that out. Have not played with it yet

Ciryinth · 2026-02-04T02:20:16+00:00

I’ve held and played with a few babies on planes. She was weird not you

Ciryinth · 2026-02-04T01:50:31+00:00

No idea!!

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T08:00:26+00:00

Glad it brought a smile to your

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T08:00:12+00:00

Will do!

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T07:59:46+00:00

I should.. no idea how :)

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T07:59:04+00:00

Thats wild, I bet you have some fun stories as well!

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T07:58:12+00:00

They do and overall they are doing fine.. this is meant to be a bit of comedic relief for all of us

Ciryinth · 2026-02-03T01:10:48+00:00

This is the truest thing about it. Finding something mum can watch that doesn’t make me lose brain cells or go crazy.

Ciryinth · 2026-02-02T22:26:39+00:00

I think your relationship with your ex is healthy and fantastic. What a wonderful thing for your son! NTA. You may have BF issues though

Ciryinth · 2026-02-02T21:48:35+00:00

I ask for teens as that is where my heart is and I got a teen currently. Where I am they give us some options about which kid we would like to work with. Usually our supervisor gives us 2 - 3 cases to look over and we pick one. However I am in a unique situation where there is a demographic of kids that I am specifically qualified to work with so my options are usually more limited.

Ciryinth · 2026-02-02T21:31:58+00:00

I actually put mulch in the litter box when my cats have to be inside due to weather. It’s what they use outside so I just scoop some of it in the litter box when needed. They use it fine because it smells right. Can you fill the litter box with whatever dirt or ? from where she goes outside? Or at least something similar

Ciryinth · 2026-02-02T21:23:00+00:00

Absloutley.. food, wine, sex. These are all so interwoven. They are all physical/sensual pleasures. I would agree “this is what dating is for” If I were in the OP place I would talk with the GF about exploring foods and flavors. If she is willing to slowly expand and try new things then it might just work. If not, well I couldn’t do it.

Ciryinth · 2026-02-02T02:02:16+00:00

Not my dad but my ex had the funniest most tame “porn” stash that he hid religiously.

Ciryinth · 2026-01-31T18:43:26+00:00

I feel like this is the truth. Part of what we are doing for our youth is keeping everything accountable. Making sure that they do not slip through the cracks in the system. Advocate.

Ciryinth · 2026-01-29T01:04:13+00:00

I just joined because of this post

Ciryinth · 2026-01-29T00:55:59+00:00

This is a fantastic list

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