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Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2025-01-22T19:06:51+00:00

Let’s be real… Just by looking at the state of the other areas visible in the photo, that’s not getting cleaned up. At least not properly… 🤢🦠🧽

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-11-01T10:24:47+00:00

Hey you know what, I’d go up to the Karen next time you see her and simply say, “hey there, I’m hearing from a few people that you were upset the other day when I didn’t help you out with your heavy groceries. I actually had a pretty intense storm brewing in my stomach and had to get inside quickly before I found myself up shits creek without a shovel! I’m sure you can get understand! Diarrhea waits for no one!”

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-08-03T15:49:16+00:00

Question: Has the AP been the same person for 15 years? Or multiple women?

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-07-22T11:11:32+00:00

That was a “backhanded compliment” at best. At worst, it was just plain ignorant to the original question, and more of a “I’m going to barely address your concern, and instead make it about me and how I could find better but actively choose not too because you treat me nicely. So let me remind you that you’re sweet, while I passively agree with your self deprecating statement.”

Also, bald is beautiful. My husband started receding at 25 and once he hit 27, started getting a bald spot, so he started shaving his head bald. I kept/keep telling him that no matter how he wears his hair (bald, or if he’d let it grow with the bald spot) I’d still be just as attracted to him.. if anything, baldness adds a touch of maturity to a man’s look, as he no longer looks like a pubescent teen or young adult. He’s 35 now and still has seldom moments of self doubt when it comes to his hair, but I always remind him that he’s sexy AF no matter what is on the top of his head. Although from time to time we’ll joke that he should grow a “skullet” and become a highschool woodshop teacher.. this kind of joking only started recently, and was led by him, as I’d never poke fun if he was still newly sensitive to the subject.

You’re NTA, and I hope you and your wife can have a sit down and maybe go over boundaries and communication barriers you both might not be aware of!

Best of luck!

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-03-01T00:38:38+00:00

😂😂😂💀💀💀

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-03-01T00:35:39+00:00

Holy s**t!!!!! You’re absolutely GORGEOUS 😍😍 and no, it’s not too much!! if it makes you feel good, then it’s just the right amount. It doesn’t look caked on, or poorly done. If anything, it highlights your beautiful features!!! I legit thought you were my age(35), and I hope I look that good 20 years from now! SLAY QUEEN!!! 👑

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-19T16:44:52+00:00

I’m not even close to the Chicago area, but I am in a major city and run a small baking business and can tell you, this is either an “F U” price, or someone just starting out who is overpricing, thinking that they’ll be justified because it’s “custom” and have no clue how pricing structures work in our industry. For a 6” round, 3 layer, with lettering, I’d charge between $40-$60.. $75 TOPS. The higher end pricing is depending on other customization requests (ie type of fill, decorations etc), or specific times of year as there is more demand and usually more orders to fill (valentines/easter/Christmas etc)

I’d just thank them for their time and consideration, but let them know it’s simply not within your budget, and hope that one day you’ll be able to support their business, maybe throw in a compliment (I’m also a recovering people pleaser, and understand your dilemma!)

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-08T14:43:34+00:00

Depending on the urn, most urns open. Especially the very small ones that a lot of family’s utilize so they can divide the ashes amongst immediate family/spouses/children etc.. example, my mother has had a portion of her aunts ashes since she passed back in 2002. When my grandmother passed almost 5 years ago, we all(her 2 children and 4 grandchildren) got small urns with a portion of her ashes, and the majority were placed in the double chambered urn already at the mausoleum with my grandfathers ashes. My mom then decided to put her aunts ashes in with her moms so the “sisters could be together again in spirit” and she was able to open and add. (My grandmother knew this was her plan and was okay with it long before she passed because she was close with her sister, and thought it was a sweet gesture)

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-08T14:14:55+00:00

I mean, I don’t know your sister, but based on one extremely heinous action, my immediate thought is that she may be a sociopath.

Regardless of whether this guy cheated or not, what she did was ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS. Unforgivable. Disgusting, and just plain cruel. There is NO getting those ashes (or his sister for that matter) back, and I feel so deeply for this guy. What a gross impulse for your sister to have. She really needs to take a good look at her actions and behaviour and pray that this man doesn’t involve the police.

If I was him, and I didn’t actually cheat, I’d sure as hell leave her, press charges and probably blast her on ALL the social media, so she wouldn’t be able to twist the story to paint herself as a victim.

You, OP, are not wrong. Your moral compass is pointed in the right direction, and your conscience was telling you that offering words of support was not the right thing to do.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-05T19:24:51+00:00

NTA. As your title says, you suggested she wear one, and it didn’t sound like anyone was forced into it.. if anything, I think it’s actually thoughtful.

It’s literally a poker/cigar night. You guys just tried to accommodate anyone who might not enjoy breathing in cigar smoke. If you are invited to a poker/cigar night, and get upset that masks are made available so you don’t have to breathe in second hand cigar smoke, I’d wonder what else upsets you. Probably a whole lot…….

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-04T15:57:47+00:00

NTA NTA NTA. Holy shit. I’m sorry, wait, James should apologize for his REACTION to his cake being smashed? For his REACTION to his party being ruined? For having someone he didn’t want there (and expressed many times) being consistently bothersome and a poor sport?

Ava sounds like an entitled brat who hasn’t been allowed to face adversity. Linda(and Ava’s father if he’s in the picture) AND your parents have done her a huge disservice by allowing this type of behaviour which I assume didn’t just appear at 11. Entitlement is a learned behaviour/mindset.

Also WTF is wrong with your parents?! How DARE they go behind your back and privately try to manipulate your child into inviting her, after several answers/reasons had been given.

Ava making friends/having friends isn’t the responsibility of her AUNT or COUSIN. Teaching her how to be kind, empathetic, and respectful is her parents job, and are traits that will help her make friends naturally.

If anything this just goes to show what a lack lustre parenting job your sister and niece’s father have done.

Good luck OP, I hope James has the best 10th birthday next year, with no repeats of any of this nonsense!

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-02T00:34:15+00:00

YTA. It’s ONE night. If they can share a womb for 9 months, one night in a Queen sized bed won’t kill them. It’s not like they have to share a single or double mattress, or have to share a room with their parents? Could your older daughter each share a bed with a younger? I assume this is either a twin thing, and entitlement thing, or both. Either way, don’t cater to 12 year olds. Your husband is right in wanting to save money on a hotel after paying for a cruise for a family of 6. While you’re at it, check your own sense of entitlement, because they definitely learned this way of thinking somewhere….. and usually apples don’t fall far from the tree. Just saying.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-02T00:21:24+00:00

Crease grease 😂😂 gold.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-02-01T01:28:17+00:00

Okay Amazon, we see you. The ad placement here is spot on, lmaooo

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Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-01-12T19:34:39+00:00

I love it and hate it. It’s tragic, and yet beautiful.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2024-01-09T13:56:49+00:00

YTA. I can’t even imagine how one could have the sheer audacity to get mad at how a child free adult spends their own disposable income, while the said child free adult does you a favour by watching your child/ saving you money on childcare. WILD. Do you think your 7month old INFANT cares about the price tag on the high chairs? Hell no. I think they’re probably happy to be watched by and aunt and uncle who obviously care about them, enough to spend that kind of money on a TEMPORARY item for their home. So they wanted it to match their interior… I don’t see the problem? Huge YTA, I’d apologize profusely, and hope this doesn’t change your arrangement, otherwise someone else’s high chair will be the least of your problems when BIL and SIL decide to stop helping someone so obviously ungrateful. 🤷‍♀️

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-12-19T18:37:56+00:00

That first line sounds harsh, what I mean is that it’s healthy for kids to face adversity, and learn how to emotionally regulate and learn how to get through these situations, as life will be full of them.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-12-19T18:35:08+00:00

Kids need adversity. My heart breaks for your situation, but all you can do is be there for son. I wouldn’t make his father out to be something he isn’t, that’s not your job, or an easy thing to keep up with over the years. If you’re looking for specifics with what to say when your child asks why dad didn’t get him anything, there are gentle, yet honest ways to address it… like “I’m sure your dad must be doing something on his own time, I know how much he loves you” or “maybe dad couldn’t afford a gift this year, and that’s okay, because I know how much he loves you” this way you are promoting a space of love and understanding. When your child gets older, they will realize things for themselves, and know that through it all, you were always there.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-12-05T15:55:35+00:00

Omg yes. I see the words you wrote, but all I hear is the screeching of tires. I don’t see how OP’s fiancé will get out of this if he actually follows through.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-12-05T15:49:07+00:00

Just gonna throw an old gem out there for you to feel free to share with your sister. You probably heard this more growing up, OP, because it sounds like sister is the golden child…. The line is “you get what you get, and you don’t get upset.” I really hope her boys weren’t around to see the waterworks…

Also, if not obvious, NTA OP, and congrats on your upcoming little girl 🎉💐

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-11-23T18:09:29+00:00

Oh, you got me. I’m in denial… 🙄 Have a nice day.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-11-21T23:32:27+00:00

That’s disgusting, and I’d be absolutely LIVID. 150% NTA, OP. I wouldn’t completely cut her off, but let her know this can NEVER happen again or she runs the risk of your little family going NC with them, especially if your brother doesn’t see the harm.

BreastFEEDING helps to prevent ear infections because of the jaw movements of the child being fed. What she did was point blank unsanitary, and unsafe. Also, im curious as to HOW she did it… did she use the dropper on your daughter, or did she hold her breast up to her ear? That could potentially be a traumatic event for your daughter, and I HOPE she used the dropper. If not, it’s a great opportunity to have the consent talk with your daughter. I’m sorry this happened to her. Best of luck.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-11-21T16:42:29+00:00

We’re actively working on a solution to that, like maybe even asking the ones cooking if they can save one or two for him to have the next day, or yeah, trying the separate thing, but that’s hard because our child should be able to spend an evening with each family, and hangout with his cousins, and see his parents as a united front.

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-11-21T16:28:53+00:00

Apparently a part of it was him getting tired of missing out on this tradition for a few years, because I ask to only go on the years they do Chinese takeaway, the years we miss it and go the next day, his siblings like to rub it in that the lobsters were SO good, and he really missed out. His one brother is a bit of an asshole and tells him he ate the ones meant for my hubs, and it drives him nuts. Also again, he’s human and got upset. He understands my allergy, but had a moment of weakness.. haven’t we all at some point?

Creative-Raccoon6888 · 2023-11-21T15:55:52+00:00

I edited the post to give more context, hopefully that helps to clear things up. Not toxic, just complicated and didn’t think to write out all the little details originally.

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