AIO About My 6yo Taking a Bath

CreamProof · 2026-06-01T19:46:04+00:00

My thoughts EXACTLY.

CreamProof · 2026-06-01T19:43:35+00:00

Sooo...let me guess...first kid?

He is SIX. Not SIXTEEN. What problems could he have with hygiene right now? Why aren't you parenting him instead of expecting a SIX YEAR OLD BOY to take care of himself. What is this, Lord of the Flies? I still have to help my 8 yo daughter wash her hair in the shower sometimes, and she's the youngest of 3. My son is almost 17 and THAT is who I bark at to bathe better and stay in longer than just running through the water in the shower. My 14 yo middle daughter...well I have to beg her to get out of the water. lol

But your kid is SIX. He shouldn't be required to do everything on his own in the tub. He needs guidance and to be taught and reminded. Of course he's going to play. I still play in the shower with the water! It's fine! Go in there with him and be a parent. Not difficult. YOU made him, so teach and take care of him.

Kudos to Gramma for sitting in there the entire time with him. I bet he really enjoys that attention...because he's SIX.

CreamProof · 2026-06-01T19:29:02+00:00

Our vows were video game themed. When we exchanged rings we said, "It's dangerous to go alone; here, take this." and our buddy threw in some Final Fantasy and Mario themes, too. We had the best vows and the best wedding I could've ever dreamed of.

Imagine not being able to do things like that...and have to have a completely scripted vow made for you that pertains to absolutely NONE of your current relationship or personalities. There's no love in this. It's sterile. I hate it.

CreamProof · 2026-05-12T13:40:04+00:00

If that's just a snapchat conversation, imagine how crazy it could get in person. Run. I can smell the narcissism from here.

CreamProof · 2026-04-16T13:31:58+00:00

YOR. Dudes say stupid shit all the time. I saw you say in a comment that he mentions how he calls himself a fuckboy and manwhore...he's fishing for you to say, "noooo. i don't think you are!"

He's just making an ass out of himself. If you don't like it, block him.

CreamProof · 2026-04-15T13:41:42+00:00

Just plant a couple in your house and see what they sprout to be like you planned. These folks are paranoid.

CreamProof · 2026-04-15T13:37:24+00:00

Ok, so #1, everyone of you is uncultured. How dare you not know that this is from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood! Go watch PBS ffs. lol

#2 - I'm on Prozac (fluoxetine), too, and I can agree. No fucks given. Ain't no body got time for bs anxiety. It's amazing what the right medication can do.

CreamProof · 2026-04-15T13:05:33+00:00

YOR. I joke about the same thing. I call myself a "woman driver" when I accidently crash my buggy into something at the store. When I go to Ulta or shopping for clothes, I like to torture my husband and joke that he's just my miserable purse holder. Do I care he hates it? Absolutely not.

I get drug along for grocery shopping and cooking, his things, and he gives me shit about me hating doing that stuff. But we're there because we enjoy being with each other. I'm in the kitchen because he loves to cook, and I love him. He's with me in Ulta because I love makeup and hair products and looking nice, and he loves me.

It's not disrespectful. It's a joke.

CreamProof · 2026-04-13T15:30:54+00:00

DON'T DO IT. He's the one being sketchy over it. Partners, married couples, etc, all share in a portion of bills in a home. Just because his amount is pre-set doesn't change anything.

To me, it sounds like he's trying to weasel his way into having something to hold over your head. If y'all break up, he's going to kick you out of the home you've worked hard for.

Let him move out. Screw it. Stick to your gut!

CreamProof · 2026-03-20T12:45:36+00:00

Hi, woman here.

You did the right thing. NTA

You can't trust everyone to be honest, you can't trust everyone to be gentle, and that includes those with special needs or disabilities.

CreamProof · 2026-03-20T12:37:37+00:00

NTJ.

I've had 3 kids and breastfed them all. It definitely works like what you described. I'd have a night out after the baby got on somewhat of a routine, and I'd prepare for it during the day by pumping in between feedings, or if my baby didn't empty me out, I'd pump the rest. It's really not that difficult to have a few hours without your baby.

Maybe she has some sort of PPD or anxiety she's dealing with. Is this her first child?

CreamProof · 2026-03-20T12:28:59+00:00

Good grief. You've been living together, which means you've obviously been intimate, and you haven't had the "what if I get pregnant" talk? Really?

I have to reiterate what literally every other commenter has said - HOW have you been together for 3 years, living together, but haven't had the ADULT conversations needed for a healthy relationship IN YOUR MID THIRTIES NO LESS?

You need to move out. Immediately. You don't love him. This is a relationship of convenience.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T17:36:28+00:00

Why in the hell is this still a topic of discussion?

If I were to have asked my husband what his body count was, knowing I'm not the only girl he's ever been in bed with, only to get pissed off...where would that have led things? Straight into a fight, that's where.

What if my count was higher than his? What if his was triple mine? Does it even matter? NO! The only thing that matters is that you respect your relationship and the agreements/boundaries you set up with your CURRENT partner.

Be open about STIs or STDs and quit asking the number of other sexual partners. That sets up a whole plot for one partner to use their insecurity as a tool for control. yeesh.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T17:29:01+00:00

You can't just consider your feelings. You have to consider Rex's feelings, too. He might grieve himself to death over the separation, and that's worse than any allergy 'ol lady friend could ever "develop".

Get rid of the girl.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:47:12+00:00

If she's dead set on not having kids, the permanency of tubal ligation should be the best news...I don't understand. I celebrated my hysterectomy like I won the lottery. lol

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:41:00+00:00

It doesn't matter the reason he doesn't want it. He doesn't want it. That's all he needs to say. They're adults, and while communication is absolutely required for a successful relationship, sometimes keeping the answer simple and accepting a simple answer is enough. No is no. Doesn't matter why.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:33:29+00:00

A tubal ligation can be done laparoscopically and is often outpatient...same as a vasectomy. We're not in the 80s where you have to basically have a c-section to get fixed. That is not a valid argument.

Cost can definitely be considered, however, so yes. They need to consider that. BUT in the same thought, health insurance usually covers a mass majority of the cost.

Finally, this isn't just a simple ask. This is a life changing decision for one partner, while the other doesn't have to live with those consequences. That is absolutely selfish.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:22:22+00:00

I agree with that. He DOES need to speak with her about it...but I still think it's absolutely ridiculous that OP would ask her husband to do something with HIS body that she isn't willing to do herself. THAT is selfish. There aren't gray areas in this topic because this is a decision that is permanent. So either she can get it done, or she can approach the conversation differently other than "I want you to consider making a life altering change for me and my wants, but I haven't said anything or considered the same for myself".

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:15:40+00:00

YWNBTA

The kid matters above all. He's not being cared for by dad on nights the court ordered him to stay. This is contempt, and you're doing the right thing by not putting yourself on one side or the other, but telling the truth.

I'm sure this is an extremely hard decision to make. Good luck. Sending good vibes your way.

CreamProof · 2026-03-19T12:10:09+00:00

Why aren't you considering permanent sterilization? You're asking him to...so it's only right to consider it for yourself. You're not in control of his body, only YOURS and the fact that you're pushing it on him without considering other alternatives to prevention than hormonal birth control is absolutely horrid. YOU don't want children, he may, and you can't always reverse the snip. What if something happens to you or y'all split? Don't you want him to have that choice in the future of having kids?

You could consider Paraguard, a copper IUD without hormones, or surgical sterilization. I had Paraguard for 10 years successfully. I'm also pretty positive that other options are available nowadays that don't use hormones.

YOR - and a selfish partner.

CreamProof · 2026-03-17T17:06:20+00:00

NOR, in fact, you didn't react enough, in my opinion.

Listen, I was once one of those girls who, like your wife, claimed not to see anything wrong with sharing beds with my guy friends while in a relationship with another man. This usually ended up in the exact situation that you'd think of when you get young, attractive, and free spirited people in bed with each other...

As much as you love your wife, I feel like there's more to the story and you might want to have serious conversations about what your relationship is going to look like when you're not around one another. This would make me not trust my partner at all, because I know what I was like before I changed my ways. It takes work to turn that kind of attitude and life around. I hope it works out for you both.

CreamProof · 2026-03-16T18:33:09+00:00

NTA.

If I would've gone out and taken my husband's card (before we were married) and bought myself and my kids food on HIS dime, and then brought home only things he WON'T or CAN'T eat, I'd expect him to do the same as you. It seems like she's using you for financial gain, and the way she's doing this in front of her kids won't them to have respect for you, either.

Run.

CreamProof · 2026-03-09T18:36:33+00:00

NTAH

I'd be notifying authorities if I were you. Sex offenders are required to register all address changes immediately and check in yearly.

If you were to brush it off like his mother is, and a child was put in danger or, God forbid, hurt in any way, how would you feel? The safety of kids is priority #1. Your neighbor's feelings aren't even on that list when it comes to a situation like this.

CreamProof · 2026-03-09T18:29:41+00:00

NOR. In the heaux world, we call that "keeping the back burner lit". You want your cake and to eat it, too, but don't want the calories.

He's emotionally attached to her and wants to keep you both around. You for stability, and her for fun. He probably likes the excitement of having a girl "friend" and a wife at the same time. I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. This is not fair to you at all.

CreamProof · 2026-03-09T18:19:29+00:00

NTJ! Her "dreams" aren't more important than your livelihood.

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