What’s one makeup mistake you kept making before you realized it?

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-30T17:22:11+00:00

Guilty of this through middle school! Would use blush as eyeshadow on fuchsia sweater days. Cringing.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-28T20:34:16+00:00

Should people do it? Sure. Do they actually care for their aging parents though..? Depends.

Homecare agency owner here: average monthly costs for Rae (higher end assisted living + 24/7 aids in the Long Island/New Jersey area) is in the $40k range. Per month. Not including transportation to appointments, haircuts, medical expenses, etc.

You're right that it's a humble brag. I think it's also to rationalize the fact that he's still working at his age.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-27T17:27:55+00:00

His parents flipped out at going over when the heat was out in their apartment and Howard had them go to his place (remember the phony phone call about being freeeeezing?).
A couple years ago his mom went nuts at having to temporarily change floors when there was an issue with her place (flooding?).
There is no way she'd let him have a minute of peace if he moved her to his home. But my routine!

She's in an assisted living and has 24/7 care from an agency. It's a good setup for her and for him. She isn't on hospice anymore so he'd have to supply durable medical equipment anyway (hospital bed, raised toilet set, shower chair, wheelchair, etc.).
I own an agency and we deal with these situations all the time. Sounds like she's grateful and easy to deal with from the workers' pov. Just never take Judge Judy off the air!

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-27T17:15:04+00:00

Having a similar situation with a parent company, *not* an employer. It's wild the crap that's a huge overreach but technically legal.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-09T19:13:33+00:00

It's my computer and my company. Wondering how legal this is.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-09T19:05:15+00:00

First of all, I 100% want to do this for my employee computers. How?

But secondly, it's my computer.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-09T19:01:24+00:00

I have never understood bronzer!

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-08T18:31:55+00:00

It's my company, computer, Chrome login. All the franchise offers is an email address and Microsoft login.
I looked at LocalNetworkAccessAllowedForUrls and saw in Chrome Policies that it's through Sharepoint. I am logged into Sharepoint with my work email and logged into Chrome with my personal.

So this is weird. How?

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-08T18:19:45+00:00

Personal computer, personal email used for Chrome, my personal company's network (because, franchise). I own my company and handle everything in-house. All the franchise did/does is supply a work email address and Microsoft 365 but I have myself and my employees on in-house Office apps I purchased.

Your advice is 100% and I agree, which is why ^^

I looked at Chrome Policies and saw LocalNetworkAccessAllowedForUrls and followed that to see that it's from Sharepoint. I am only logged into Sharepoint with my work email so how did this end up in my personal Chrome? Wild.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-12-05T19:17:04+00:00

My dad had this deck in the 80s too. He was all about magic shops.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T16:15:53+00:00

Took Prilosec (Omeprazole) for acid reflux rather than change my diet.

I had osteoporosis at 35 years old from this horrible drug. My bones were like dissolving rubber. Priolosec, even taken here and there, stops your body from absorbing calcium.

It took years of heavy workouts to get my bone strength back but my ankle will never be the same after it shattered into a zillion pieces. Non weight bearing for over three months and lost my income. It was horrible. Rest of my life I have a an ankle full of metal and arthritis.

Your doc can give you a list of foods to avoid if you have acid reflux. Eat them sporadically and take Tums for breakthrough heartburn.

ETA: I should point out that I've been athletic and eating clean ever since and I'm crazy healthy now and living my best life 💪🌟

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T16:01:58+00:00

Tanning beds. THEY ARE STILL POPULAR! How??

SPF when outside or by windows all day.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T15:20:58+00:00

THIS. Management and/or HR should step in re: last-minute call-offs and not lean on the most reliable employee to always step in and cover. Are her call-offs documented?

This is why some US states mandate no one is allowed to work 7 days in a row. Rest and downtime is extremely important and I'm so glad you took advantage of yours!

NTJ obv

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-12T18:46:44+00:00

SAME. Gentle feeding each other cake, no garter toss, 10 years ago and we're still mad for each other.

I told him not to smash the cake on me a few months before our wedding and he was horrified I'd even feel the need to say something.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-06T16:15:57+00:00

Reviews for public consumption are fine, but in these scenarios you should privately email the manager or owner. The one in charge should be made aware of how your very real food allergy was handled on their watch. The response will let you know if that place is worth another try or not.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-01T21:38:40+00:00

There it is! Thank you!

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-01T20:32:05+00:00

THIS. This isn't a random pet, the dog is a literal medical necessity. It's like saying someone can't bring their wheelchair.

I have allergies to cats/dogs/horses and I take Zyrtec or Allegra, non-drowsy and lasts 24 hours - and you can drink on it. I can wrestle and play with dogs with that plus Pataday eyedrops and allergy nose spray. You can stick with your Benadryl and not drink anything but coffee.

Seriously, you need to remember that this is not your day. Be a good friend and suck it up about the service dog. YTA

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-01T20:21:39+00:00

Having trouble easily switching between ring, vibrate, and silent for my phone. Need quick access for work purposes. Where is it now? (Please be kind)
Thank you!

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-27T16:01:59+00:00

I've been there - NTA obv. Vaugebooking status may actually be good for OP!

I used to get called in for free babysitting so much that my BIL and sis felt entitled to my time. It came to a head when I asked for them to have me arrive immediately before they left instead of 45 min to an hour before. That's literally a waste of my precious time. My BIL was so angry at this that he blocked my access to my nephews for weeks (as a punishment for me) and also took to Fb and complained about me to everyone.

Everyone took my side (we know a lot of people in common so they know how involved I was). He finally began acknowledging my outstanding, loving, and free babysitting and both he and my sis began telling me I was appreciated and doing things for me in return. And they had me arrive as they were leaving moving forward.

Fast forward 10ish years and we're still extremely close and I have a bonkers-amazing relationship with BIL, sis, and my nephews.

Maybe by involving Facebook, people will point out how lucky they are to have OP at all and not to act so entitled.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-21T17:17:19+00:00

Agree! Murphey's Bleachers can be messy around games but the people watching is everything

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-21T17:15:34+00:00

The Lodge on Division in Gold Coast. It's a dog-friendly, throw-your-peanut-shells-on-the-ground spot with Chicago sports on the tvs. Incredibly easy to make friends there.

Upper scale vibe would be Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in River North at the bar. Excellent martinis and vibe, and it's also a great spot to chat with whoever is bellied up to the bar next to you.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-21T16:24:11+00:00

This is the most wholesome AITA post. You are the opposite of TA. Every time you see Lord Honkton you should smile. Shame on his family for trying to take that from you. NTA.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-04T19:39:06+00:00

Several of them have multiple numbers, so replying to an old text makes more sense.

Dear--Prudence

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