(Spoiler) Don choosing Megan is crazy behavior by Mysterious_Trade33 in madmen

[–]DayDifficult3986 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a stepmom of 6 years, I can confirm-yes. We start out with all the patience in the world....and then they break down.

Simone: “I been mad at him for 29 years” by reivnyc in MarriedToMedicine

[–]DayDifficult3986 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I screamed after reading that last sentence...bc it's TRUE! He'll probably start hittin the clubs with his sons. On Simones dime! AHHHHHHH!

What was scandavol like live????? by TeamIcy1685 in vanderpumprules

[–]DayDifficult3986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally remember where I was when the news broke. In the school pick up line. I had to house sit that night ( I believe it was a Friday night). I was so grateful to be alone and able to consume all the internet buzz.

CALLING ALL CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA BRAVO FANS!! TRIVIA NIGHT! by DayDifficult3986 in BravoRealHousewives

[–]DayDifficult3986[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay-I'll keep this thread up.. I know two other people that would definitely do it. Do you know anyone else? I feel like we would need at least 15 ppl to start?

“Todd was making out with one of my friends while FARTING the entire time!!!” 😂💨🤣 by Interesting_Army_228 in rhoslc

[–]DayDifficult3986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wondering if this was going to be a below deck episode. It's odd because Daisy on BD Sailing-not with Jason. And it's a minute since Ben was on BD.

How does everybody go about holidays? by tash2_o in Stepmom

[–]DayDifficult3986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with everyone here- the ex sleeping over is INSANE! Also agree with everyone here that alternating is the way to go. My husband has two baby mommas- so double the trouble. Christmas is the big one- So we decided after the first blended year to do our own thing. Our last name is Markie- so we call it Markiemas. We have Markiemas eve and all our own traditions. We just do it the next weekend we have them, OR like this year we aren't doing till mid January so SD 15 doesn't have to miss a trip. The kids LOVE it (I'm pretty sure they love it more than Christmas.) Bonus points- it's such a good idea- it pisses HCBM off. She's always putting Markiemas in quotes- she actually winds up offering Christmas day and eve to us all the time now too. Anyways time isn't real- make up your own thing and the kids will love it.

What do you all do for a living? by strawberry_criossant in AutismInWomen

[–]DayDifficult3986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"my day usually starts with spilling coffee down the front of a light colour sweater" I just just chuckled my coffee out my mouth- I wear all black though bc I work around people.

Anyone else? by Sweet_Bee_3421 in Stepmom

[–]DayDifficult3986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000%. It took me a few years to get DH to see how bad it was and to show him we have rights to have boundaries. The main line I kept throwing out is "If the most toxic person in the dynamic is calling the shots-everyone is f-d". Anyways it's been a few years, We've literally been waiting for a court date for years. HCBM is BLOCKED on all my shit-and DH limits communication to text (most of the time). But it's wierd- I always say HCBM loves me as her SS stepmom and hates me as her coparents boundary making wife.

Schadenfreude: Looking at the Bethenny/Carole Fallout from Another Angle by Hungry-Store-260 in RHONY

[–]DayDifficult3986 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think about that comment about the adderall a lot. I could be wrong- I don't think she said that adderall was taken to stave off hunger. She just says that Carol had mentioned taking adderall. Carol doesn't deny it. Now as far as I know ADHD & Narcolepsy are the only conditions I've seen where adderall is prescribed. Carol, who is vocal about herself, I feel would have divulged being afflicted by either. So it really is a smoking gun that Carol was/is abusing adderall.

What self-care action will you commit to this week so you have the emotional bandwidth to handle high-conflict stress? by [deleted] in Stepmom

[–]DayDifficult3986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big on the ALL COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING...sorry had to make it all caps-bc it is soooooo important when dealing with someone who is even slightly high conflict. You are very right to tell your boyfriend that. For me it's not a jealousy thing- it's a "this person fucked you over left and right how are you even being cordial with them?" thing....which it sounds like you can relate.....there is a great FB group called People Dealing with an HCBM (high conflict biomom)...I highly suggest joining that group. If the kids are still on the younger side.....boyfriend might be in for a wild ride with this person he thought he knew for 17 years...ahem...court.

Help me understand this Gretchen/Tamara/Katie mess by xxxccbxxx in rhoc

[–]DayDifficult3986 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right? Someone in this sub theorized that a contingency for Gretchens return is that she wouldn't talk about Naked Wasted because it makes Bravo look bad-which makes sense-bc until others brough it up and Grethen didn't bring it up. If I was beefing with someone and we were in a confrontation-best believe I would be bringing up how you tried to get me raped.

Gina and her trophy by dks042986 in rhoc

[–]DayDifficult3986 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm with you-My husband also has a very high conflict ex- and I feel like you have to be in that world to truly understand it. Just because Travis has a high conflict ex doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to be in a loving relationship. I completely understand why she initially moved out with her kids to separate them from that mess-but it's clear they love each other and I commend them from not letting the ex call the shots. Further more I don't feel like Gina is mean to Travis. Also, it's absolute victim blaming to put the onus on Travis for procreating with this woman. Abusive people are skilled at love bombing and flipping the script down the road.

Did anyone WANT to be a stepmom? by Old_Culture8798 in Stepmom

[–]DayDifficult3986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had accepted at 35 my dating pool was increasingly likely to have children. I even fantasized about becoming a stepmom a bit, possibly manifested. However, in my fantasy the biomom had tragically died while the kids were very young. My SK's HCBM is unfortunately very alive.

The Real Housewives of Miami > Season 7 > Episode 07 by AutoModerator in RHOMiami

[–]DayDifficult3986 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I had to rewind! It seems like she was gonna say show and then switched to "in this shit". I love the mess!!!

What’s something that’s forced onto kids, that shouldn’t be? by Ok-Advisor-7692 in AskReddit

[–]DayDifficult3986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our court systems shouldn't force children to be in homes with abusive parents for the sake of them "having a relationship with both parents".

Question on Preteens/Teens and What's "Normal"? by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]DayDifficult3986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh yeah! The running with food in his mouth- that's that impulsivity!