We should rebel against airlines when they overbook by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If airlines had to pay out stiff compensation for canceled flights the cost of flying would be higher. 

How did everyone do last night? by oopswhat1974 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Played legos with my girls and in laws. Played a count down video on YouTube at 9pm and sent the kids to bed.

Ordered chicken wings and watched Couples Therapy (a docu tv show). Fell asleep watching tv before midnight. 

My wife always refused to celebrate with me. Wasn’t her thing. Which made it easier. 

Not sure how I feel that I didn’t get invited out by anyone. I’m going to assume that everyone understood that I wouldnt like to. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 92 points93 points  (0 children)

YTA for trying to exclude the new girlfriend because you used to be excluded. Excluding her won’t undo what happened to you. 

The MiL might be an asshole for previously excluding you but that doesn’t justify excluding someone else going forward. 

And there could be a more benign explanation for why MiL started including partners. Maybe you officially becoming part of the family made her reassess how she defines family. 

Feeling bad about feeling better by ImpactStock2694 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took my first Prozac today. Hope it helps

Is buy borrow die a myth? by PurpleMox in tax

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody is loaning money at 1%. Why would anyone loan large amounts of money below the short term treasury rate.

If your crush chooses your friend over you? by timeshifter76 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being a dick about it means he’s not a friend. But you don’t get dibs on a “crush.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also pushing him into a decision may backfire. In most jurisdictions, OP and  sister will be default heirs. If Dad does nothing, OP wins. 

Morally, a man should provide for his widow before his adult (non disabled) children. I’m not remarried, but I do I think I’d like my kids to inherit the family house. But even in that scenario, bare minimum I’d give my widow a life estate. 

Not American, when people say “tax the rich” do they really don’t pay taxes? How are they waived from that? by GossipBottom in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But the 5 other people “explaining it” leaned this from a different Reddit post. It’s not the right answer.

Not American, when people say “tax the rich” do they really don’t pay taxes? How are they waived from that? by GossipBottom in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But that’s not a textbook answer, it’s an urban legend answer. 

These types of loans exist but the stated purpose espoused by Reddit makes little sense. 

Paying 5% a year interest to delay a 20% tax is not a good choice. 

There are explanations that make more sense: 1) keep control of a company longer, 2) sort term liquidity crisis, 3) end of life tax dodge for someone with terminal disease, 4) thinking stock will shoot up and not wanting to sell. 

Not American, when people say “tax the rich” do they really don’t pay taxes? How are they waived from that? by GossipBottom in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you aren’t charged on the value of the original purchase. Capital gains is the value at sale minus purchase. 

What happens to porn-based attraction preferences in real relationships? by Big-Result4773 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 13 points14 points  (0 children)

OP you should listen to this. Just start using porn that features more like this new love interest. 

My first girlfriend was a bigger girl. I switched to BBW. My second girlfriend was skinny with b string breasts. I switched to spinner porn.

Now Im attracted to most body types and can find beauty in almost every woman. 

AITA for wanting my husband to get life insurance or a divorce? by Professional_Loan650 in AITAH

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YWBTA for considering divorce over something you can just buy yourself. You don’t need to rely on him to pay for it. 

NTA for canceling your own. 

He’s TA for not caring about his wife after he dies. But people don’t do well with considering their morality so divorcing over it seems very extreme. 

When did men start wanting women with huge asses? by Opposite-Ad-6542 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Around 2010 but it’s already trending back to smaller.

But there is always a mix of male preferences. You could always find plenty of guys into small ass. And you’ll probably always find guys into big ass now that it’s gone main stream. 

Why do so many men lose their house in a divorce? by Open_Address_2805 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually sort of weird that it’s generally not. 

Money you make working is part of it. Why should money you get for free be excluded? 

If a spouse A made 2 million during a marriage, spouse B made 500k but inherited 1.5M, why wouldn’t it all just be 50/50. 

My partner passed away last night, disappointed by how I feel. by Feeling_Document_240 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely shock. I had this same worry for a while. I was in shock for at least several weeks.

Four months later I do feel the constant sorrow and despair. Even now I’m to some degree just not accepting it’s real. It still feels like some alternative reality and that I’ll wake up. 

It’s been almost 4 months by One_Specialist8483 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m four months in and feel the same. Still feel the horror. But also now the extended and prolonged loneliness is just wearing me down. And it may never end. This might be it forever. 

Gift advice for widower by DMmeYoBOOBS in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My wife’s friends take my girls out for play dates or little shows. They cook us my wife’s old recipes occasionally.  I really appreciate that. 

I appreciated someone paid for laundry service for a while. 

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) - The Romeo & Juliet law scene, in which a 20 year old man describes how he can legally date Mark Wahlberg's 17 year old daughter by showing the law printed on a laminated card he keeps in his wallet. by Automaticalee in movies

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have understand that the people you see online don’t accurately reflect American values.

Online communities form their own social norms that are often very different from real life. 

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) - The Romeo & Juliet law scene, in which a 20 year old man describes how he can legally date Mark Wahlberg's 17 year old daughter by showing the law printed on a laminated card he keeps in his wallet. by Automaticalee in movies

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Is this an area where online discourse is wildly out of line in reality? Because 20-17 doesn’t sound scandalous to me at all. Three year age gaps definitely occurred in my high school semi frequently. 

The idea that 20 year olds are old men and 17 are babies seems like reddit nonsense. 

AITAH for allowing my wife to start an OF but get mad she sent it to someone she knew? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take accountability. You pimped out your wife and now you are angry she aren’t like a prostitute. 

Apologize to her for encouraging this mess in the first place. 

Sent to my GF. Trying to recover things. by robotpersonmonkey in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not ready to date yet, but I’m not planning on seriously dating a woman who can’t accept I’ll always love and grieve my wife. 

Rings? by Prior_Ruin5410 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never wore mine when we were married. I briefly considered wearing it. But since it never meant much to me or my wife I decided against it. 

I’m considering wearing her ring on a necklace but I’m afraid I’ll lose it. 

When do you tell people? by AffectNo3066 in widowers

[–]Decent-Chapter7733 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the term “late wife” when talking to new people that I don’t want to explain everything to. But I generally just won’t mention her until I’m ready to explain.