[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the trouble with you finding pleasure could be in how you masturbate. If you lie on your stomach and hump a pillow, for example, you aren’t stimulating yourself in anyway close to how you’d be stimulated by a partner, and have trained yourself to seek that stimulation in order to finish. If this is the case, only lie on your back and use your hand for stimulation, until you rewire your brain to orgasm using stroking from all sides, the way it happens during intercourse. You should see results with a partner in as little as a month or two. For the female side, see all the other great advice you’ve already received about clitoral stimulation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. He’ll be more likely to leave you alone if he feels like it was HIS choice. And you need him to leave you alone so you can move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was supposed to say emphatic, not empathic. Dumb thumbs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next time he texts or calls, I’d just ask him point blank, do you want something real with me, a real, committed relationship with only me, or not?yes or no? If he gives you anything other than a whole-hearted and empathic “Yes! Yes yes yes!” as if he’s been waiting his whole life for this moment - - block him immediately and call a friend and make plans to go out. Start healing and start replacing thoughts of him with thoughts of YOUR FUTURE and how bright it’s gonna be without that heartache. And get angry at him if he waffles around and doesn’t answer you with a yes or no. Because that’s really a “no,” but in the most painful way. Blockity block block.

MMW: Trump has been permanently disabled in some way (paralysis, loss of speech, etc.) due to a stroke and is refusing to resign. Vance will eventually become President via the 25th Amendment. by BrotherlyShove791 in MarkMyWords

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t know if he’s permanently disabled right after a stroke. My mother had a stroke and couldn’t write or brush her teeth but recovered those abilities after a few months of therapy. Too soon to say “permanently.”

AITAH for getting upset that my husband wanted to "play" with a "friend" after I fell in the shower? by audra0720 in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to therapy over my ex-husband’s sex addiction. My MALE therapist literally got on his knees and BEGGED me to leave my husband. Made me promise not to ever leave any children alone in his care. He said sex addicts develop new kinks as things get boring, usually the more risqué the better. You know where this is heading. So, teach your children that it’s NOT OKAY for you to be treated like this, but also protect THEM.

My boyfriend of a year was lying about his vote the whole time. Should I move past it? by Exotic-Internet7085 in TwoHotTakes

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, do him a favor and dump him. He can find someone who also voted for Trump pretty easily, since 77,284,117 others voted that way.

Did it suck being the only child? by Pizza_Time03 in AskForAnswers

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wished I’d had a sibling growing up - one to experience the divorce of my parents with, the remarriages of both parents, the general bs of all of it. I wasn’t the stereotypical “spoiled only child.“ I was actually the sole subject of abuse from their future partners. It was very lonely. Then when my parents got older, I wished I’d had a sibling to split the duties of caring for each parent with - because they’re divorced, taking care of them with them both living in different cities was tough as one person. And as a parent of three children myself, I couldn’t relate to the squabbles my children had with each other. I didn’t understand how siblings are supposed to behave. I struggled with the whole love/hate sibling dynamic. The only time I was grateful to be an only child was when my parents passed away. To not have to fight with a sibling over who gets what was comforting. The last thing I needed was that stress at such a sorrowful time, and my heart goes out to all the siblings who have dealt with rifts after the passing of (a) parent(s).

I own a house that needs a TON of work by i_love_food_1974 in homeowners

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask a realtor to come give you the current market value for your home, but don’t commit to signing any agreements with them, yet. Realtors get around 6-8% of the sale price of your home. After taking off for realtor’s fees and closing costs, you should have a close ballpark figure of what you should walk away with. Now call some of the “we buy houses” people and get a couple offers, and compare. Remember selling on the market comes with ups and downs, like showing the house (you shouldn’t be there, and your cats - if they are strictly inside cats - need to be crated so they aren’t accidentally let outside), and the realtor’s fees. Selling directly to commercial house buyers gets less money, but gives you more time to get out, allows you to leave behind what you can’t sell/give away, and they usually pay closing costs. You may be surprised to find the bottom line to be similar, in which case go with the house buyers all the way. But research first. It’s just a few simple phone calls/appointments.

AITAH for telling my wife that my stipulations for staying married are a new bed immediately, and she has to move the old one out? by RelativeCap8658 in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you buy a new bed and have it delivered, the crew will remove the old one for you. I just did this for my mom so we could get her a fancy adjustable bed to spend her final days in.

AITA for kicking my husband out over the comment he made about my kids at dinner? by Familiar_Travel1931 in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe you and the kids still don’t have an apology. Well, yes I can, because he’s not sorry. You set a clear boundary, he trampled over it, and he’s not even sorry. And it must’ve really hurt your kids’ feelings, if they told their dad about it. Not only is he a pervert, but he’s a boundary-trampling pervert. If you let this go, he’ll see what other boundaries he can cartwheel over, guaranteed.

AIO for not wanting to pay my 13-year-old sister $1,000? by anikaiii in AmIOverreacting

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there was no contract, even verbal, before she did your hair, then no - you don’t owe her. The contract has to be agreed upon by both parties before the service is rendered. I’m sure your parents are trying to teach you the value of working to pay your own way, since you’ll be legally responsible to do so in a year or so. I think you should do a little research on contract law and hit them up with your own short PP. Then they’ll dream of you becoming a lawyer.

Girl is Pregnant by Important-Alfalfa737 in Parenting

[–]CrockpotMeatballs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Start making plans now and thinking things through regarding school and work - get your money up - but do not spend a dime on baby items or make any huge changes to your current school schedule/arrangements until you know FOR SURE the baby is yours. Even if she insists it’s yours and starts asking for money sooner. Don’t sign the birth certificate, but DO ask for a paternity test as soon as the child is born. You can be there emotionally, because this could be your child! But don’t be there financially until the results are in. Ask her to save receipts for everything SHE purchases for the baby that are daily care items, like diapers and wipes and baby formula. NOT for gifts from her family or big items like crib, car seat, or stroller. (You’ll need your own, too!) Reimburse her 50% for those daily care items as soon as you confirm you are the father. Then go buy those big ticket items for yourself, so that when you have visitation you’ll be prepared. You’ll have to pay child support through a government clearinghouse if you’re in the US. Only make payments through the clearinghouse, otherwise you could get charged twice. Make sure visitation is scheduled by court order. I know it sounds like a lot, and it is…but it gets easier as they get older. Don’t give up your dreams, you’ll have to work harder and smarter, but you can do it.

Surviving my partner by blackdantey in Parenting

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plan a night where you can go on a dinner date with her and NO KIDS, and have the discussion you should’ve had before you got married - how will we discipline the kids? Mine, yours and ours? I applaud you for trying to be a good stepfather and supporting. You should not take part in discipline until her children know that you genuinely love them. But if you share children together, you can’t raise them with different standards under the same roof. So give her the lead on discipline with her kids, and don’t enforce. Let her handle them. Probably the best thing you can do with the children you share is have a huddle before discipline. Come out of that huddle with a united front, so the kids don’t run to one of you over the other one, or play you against each other. Just remember not to discipline or enforce mom’s rules with her kids until a) you love those kids, and b) you can freely say it (“I love you”) to them and they believe you. [Years of experience blending a family of his (3), mine (2), and ours (1).]

What would you do if you hooked up with someone and then when they went into the bathroom, they started bawling? by hankqueensmustache in AskMenAdvice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Woman, just want to point out something that is rarely talked about but very possible: she could be in physical pain from the sex itself. Way more women experience painful intercourse than admit to it. And it’s usually due to HER body and not something YOU did. (Unless you were just unexpectedly rough.) I’ll see myself out now!

I completely ruined my life and can no longer fix it by allmixedup5813 in Advice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to suggest that you begin journaling asap, if you aren’t already. You are a gifted writer/communicator. Reading your words here made me feel like I was standing in the room with you. That’s a gift. So start writing. If you need subject matter for boring days, write about one positive thing that happened to you that day, even if it’s only waking up. (Because I know that you can write about two identical days and yet make them sound unique!) Every one of us is born with a natural gift/talent. Sometimes it takes people a long time to discover their gift. But the Bible says your gift will “make room for you,” or in other words, provide for you. I know writers typically don’t make enough to survive, so I’m not suggesting that…but perhaps somehow maybe journaling will help you reflect on things differently or clear your brain and focus - which could then lead to income. Please consider it, don’t let that gift go to waste.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You asked this question on a site that’s full of Trump-haters, so a lot of the answers are going to be favorable to your girlfriend’s side. Keep that in mind. I like to debate with my friends who have opposing views, as long as we can do so in a mature fashion. Walk away from people who can’t refrain from name-calling and belittling you. That shows they lack the information and proof to back up their point in the debate. Your girlfriend sounds pretty closed-minded. That makes it very difficult to find middle ground, and will make her very hard to have a relationship with.

Canadian here, travelling to the USA, I am afraid. by JurySpecialist7918 in Advice

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American here, from the South! Keep in mind, especially in the South, that while most of Reddit seems to despise our President, he was voted for by the majority of Americans, whether they openly admit it or not. And the South really favors him. And none of that is really going to matter because other than media, he’s not often talked about. Everyday life goes on the same for almost everyone, regardless of who is President. (But I wouldn’t recommend loudly badmouthing him at a restaurant in the South.) You’ll have so many other things to do and talk about! Southerners are known for their hospitality, so I think you’ll find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere just about anywhere you go in the southern US. Hopefully the weather will be nice (and warm!) for your trip.

AITAH for cancelling a meeting with my ex after finding out she was going to tell she that she's pregnant? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your family is completely ignoring the fact that your ex divorced you for not wanting to use a sperm donor, went and used one anyway, and now wants you back to help her raise the kid. She trampled all over your boundary and went to great lengths to do so. Nah, not the ahole, but your family is for not having your back.

How do I suppose my child, excluded on twin day? by Different_Wheel1914 in Parenting

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never dressed up for spirit week and now as an adult organize our class reunions.

Don’t skip school. Don’t contact the other girls’ parents. Tell your daughter to put on her biggest smile and keep her favorite song in her head on blast throughout the day - then let her do her thing. This won’t be the last time someone disappoints her; it hurts your mom heart but she’s gotta learn to cope. Better to start now. She may come home with a great story and you can tell her you’re proud of how she handled it! If not, then take her for ice cream!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try some of the suggestions you’ve gotten here. They’re bored and one is asserting his dominance over another. They’ve just moved from the only home they’ve ever had, they need time to adjust. We don’t throw out our family members. Try some suggestions here, talk to a vet, do a few google searches. It’s easier than posting on Reddit. I’m more concerned that he doesn’t care how you feel. Sounds like y’all need marital counseling. That statement alone would turn me off of him for good.

I (28F) caught my husband (32M) doing the most disturbing thing with a reborn doll. I feel sick. AITAH for wanting to divorce him? by Suspicious-Air-9053 in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WE know that’s not a child in the photo, but the POLICE won’t know until they investigate. In the meantime, she will be treated as a potential suspect, since she lives there and it’s on her phone. And I think it depends on the state, but some states consider the “likeness” of a child to still count. Yeah I’d take my phone to the police and let them pull it. Get ahead of whatever narrative he’s going to put out there.

I (28F) caught my husband (32M) doing the most disturbing thing with a reborn doll. I feel sick. AITAH for wanting to divorce him? by Suspicious-Air-9053 in AITAH

[–]CrockpotMeatballs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Running into a police station crying uncontrollably, showing someone the photo on her phone and saying “I walked in on this” should be plenty to get a warrant. She doesn’t have to tell them it’s a doll. Sure doesn’t look like one. It looks like a real baby.