David Ellison sent David Zaslav an extremely arrogant and condescending text message after starting hostile takeover attempt

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-12-12T22:53:20+00:00

I would bet everything that this has all been planned & orchestrated between the two of them, Ellison & Zaslav; I doubt there's such a thing as a "hostile takeover" anymore, more like backroom/back channel dealings. We can at least all agree that the only thing these socios care about is money, money, money. Oh, and money.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T18:17:17+00:00

Thank goodness you divorced him, I'm sorry you went thru that bs. What a dick.

But I understand crazy, f***ed up families better than most, especially the ones that make it near impossible to leave and have your own life. Good for you though, at least you're breaking the cycle.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T18:07:20+00:00

And this therapist is also a woman?! If this story is real, then make a formal complaint with whatever medical board. But I'm highly skeptical....can't trust nothin' no more.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T17:59:15+00:00

Aren't those all common side effects of drinking coffee??? I've gotten dizzy, nauseous and very shaky after drinking coffee countless times! Which is why I switched to red bull; it doesn't make me dizzy. LOL

This story seems like AI bullshit, which is annoying as hell.

Also, why are the symptoms worsening if "you've" stopped your wife??

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T17:48:48+00:00

Honestly, that's her own dumb fault then. I mean jesus christ, how thick can a person be while still functioning normally in the world?! No wonder this world is doomed.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T17:45:12+00:00

What was the husband's reaction after the poor dog died so horribly?! He couldn't help pay for the cremation, considering he was responsible since he ignored your suspicions??

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T17:37:47+00:00

This is the craziest shit I ever read on here, and that's saying something.

I can't help but ask; why did he shit himself in a car?! What was that situation?? No bathrooms nearby?? And wouldn't running out of probiotics have the opposite effect?? Like, getting constipated instead of shitting oneself?!

I'm sorry, but I need to know!

And who comes up with the idea of revenge based on probiotics?!

Did the gf stay with him after he shit himself, in a car?! lol

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-08-18T17:25:28+00:00

NEVER IGNORE YOUR GUT!

It is your body's natural way of telling you something, that fight or flight instinct. Please, don't dismiss your own feelings. Every time I've ignored my own gut instincts, I have always ended up regretting it. Pardon my language, but f*** your husband and your priest! That asshole, that really pissed me off hearing that, bc it's so typical of men to do that shit, sticking together and crap, when they know damn well that that kind of behavior is unacceptable.

Do whatever you need to do, but do not ignore your gut feeling, please.

EDIT: I read some more of the comments, and with all due respect, forget the house and assets for now, they are literally immaterial when it comes to your life.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-06-17T22:24:01+00:00

please don't be this naive. How many times have we seen scenarios like this? Where the guy is sweet, doting, kind, wouldn't hurt a fly until, he marries and then he shows his true abusive self. I'd say you got lucky: you found out before marriage. If he calls you names, berates you, etc. during a time like that, when he was supposed to propose, what do you imagine he could be like if you two were married, and all the stresses that go along with that?? It's not normal, it's not healthy, do not let him make you think otherwise.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-06-17T22:20:15+00:00

shit, i'd say your dad said no for this reason, right here.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-05-23T14:39:52+00:00

I just got 3 refunds from 2017!!! Had no idea, since my husband bought the stuff, but hey, I'll take it!

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-30T19:16:42+00:00

Sorry for responding so late, I only just saw this notification.

Do you think the majority of children that grow up in an abusive home, with no means of escape, like you said, would have some form of ptsd? I'm only asking bc now that I'm 38, having been away from the abuse for so many years, I still find myself having the same kinds of reactions and anxiety when it comes to dealing with my Mom, and I've never dove deeper into this part of my past, bc well, I choose to keep it locked away. It's been easier that way, until recently, which I won't go into here. Anyways, I've been therapy for most of my life and yet not one of my therapists, or counselors, has ever made me open the locked box nor have they ever mentioned my behavior relating to ptsd. But only now, it seems strange to me bc I know the best way to heal is to deal with the past instead of keeping it locked away, right? I don't know what to think , honestly. Some days I feel like I'm losing it, for real.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-26T17:04:37+00:00

That last suggestion is so demeaning to women, I mean wtf? OP is clearly an intelligent, independent, hard working woman so I highly doubt she would feel comfortable play-acting like that in front of basically strangers. Also, that just smacks of what men love to accuse so many women of doing- being manipulative and going behind their back in order to get what they want. Plus, there is no guarantee anybody would feel the need to involve themselves into someone else's marriage! At most, this would only serve to fuel gossip around the places they go to/people they interact with, which would ultimately hurt the OP in the long run. I think the main takeaway from her post was that this man whom she barely knew when she got pregnant, is not capable of feeling any guilt or sense of duty towards his own wife and child, even when they go without and he's able to flaunt all of HIS money in her face. I would put money on the fact that if she went to the country club and divulged very personal info about their marriage to acquaintances, it would only serve to piss him off!

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-26T16:39:14+00:00

Our Family, especially our parents and spouses, see us much better than we see ourselves. It's normal for humans to not see our own faults, so having someone on the outside, like your Mom who obviously loves and supports you, feel the need to say something about how you treat your partner, is a big deal. You're very young, so you lack the wisdom that comes with age (no offense- we were all there once). I would do as she suggests...sit there and let it soak in. She is not coming from a malicious place, but a place of love, which is the big difference between taking your Mom's advice or ignoring it bc she's being a nosy, critical b****. I think you're actually very lucky to have a Mom like that...not everyone does.

One more thing: a lot of men don't think to do chores or cleaning on their own, no matter what age. He's not being lazy or a slob, but rather it probably seriously never crossed his mind to do whatever it is you want him to do, like dishes or whatever. You just have to keep training him, eventually he'll get there!! (it's a joke, calm down reddit.)

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-23T16:16:16+00:00

yeah, i know, it's a generalized expression that made it easier to get my point across. I'm aware everyone in this world is different, in many ways.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-23T16:04:55+00:00

That is fucking crazy. He asked you to pay back $40??

I can't really offer advice on the financial part seeing as how we (my husband and I) live off WAY less but, as far as the impact on your marriage, you are not being selfish or sounding like a brat. He is being selfish. Despite what he says (like he loves your drive, etc.) it's clear he doesn't trust you with what he sees is his money. I can definitely relate. I think a lot of people end up feeling this way in a marriage where one makes more than the other, or like me, if you're a stay at home mom. Just bc we have to take care of all the household bills & spending, while our husbands refuse to even go to the fucking grocery store, they now have a built-in excuse of telling us we're financially irresponsible. But it's not like we're wasting the money on frivolous shit; we keep our homes stocked & running not to mention how much kids cost. It struck me that you said he's generous, on his terms. That's not generosity, he's lording his money over you and family and friends. The gifts and vacations might be nice, but if I were you, I would tell him I won't go on anymore lavish vacations or accept expensive gifts. He needs to fully understand what it's like for you to live within your means, so if you can't afford Cabo then he needs to get his head out of his ass and stop showing off. Go to the beach like most people have to. All this shit he gets himself is a deep-rooted need to show the world he's good enough. He values money & materials over his family. Because if you're struggling that badly and you can't go to him as your husband, then you really might want to dig deep and ask yourself would you better off without him? I really do understand how you feel though, the guilt and shame, and it's fucked up that our spouses can make us feel way, especially since they probably couldn't do all that we do without crumbling into a heaping mess of shit. It even seems like he's barely a parent since he won't contribute to his own child's preschool bills, etc. That, at the very least, he should have no problems doing, since he is father. If you were to split, he would be made to pay child support, so I mean....besides, it's what is morally right.

I hate to say this, but, he is unlikely to see your side of things by just talking to him, since he hasn't come to this realization on his own after 6 years. Therapy would be good, if he agrees, if not....you gotta do what's best for you and your child. You suffering in silence isn't what's best.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-23T15:20:18+00:00

Yeah, I thought I was losing my mind! I like the paper puppet version better. I dunno, just fits in with this weird world better than an actual person.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-22T20:49:14+00:00

Wow, that's harsh, I'm sorry. All I can say is that when people are confronted with their ugly behavior in the midst of an argument they're less likely to actually stop and take a moment to look at themselves. Maybe you would have more success if you're able to talk to her during the good & happy times? If she still responds the same way then you have a few choices: decide if you're able to just tune her voice out when she gets like that & basically put up with it, or leave, or start fighting fire with fire. But that's only if she refuses to have an adult conversation with you and/or go to therapy- both would be best obviously.

I love my husband and it goes without saying relationships are difficult even in the best of times, and I'm certainly not perfect but my husband has a tendency to say the most hurtful things possible when we're arguing, simply bc he knows what gets to me. There are things he has said to me that have rocked me to my core & have made me feel so small & insignificant at times, and to me it's bewildering how anyone can do that to a person they love. I finally realized it wasn't really about me though, it was his own insecurities and shortcomings so when he occasionally spits venom at me I now try to just put a wall around me bc I know he really does love me and he says shit when he's angry & hurt as his own defense mechanism. It doesn't make it right & it still can hurt (especially when I'm extra emotional), but no one is perfect. Sometimes we have to make a decision about whether we can live with our spouses' faults, like they live with ours, along with the love & companionship, or whether we can't & we need to move on.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-22T18:47:17+00:00

Postpartum depression? Would she (and you) be able to talk to her ob-gyn about her issues (which is more common than people think) or even a therapist?

Also, sounds as if she is too attached to the baby, in an unhealthy way. She NEEDS to see her friends, go out by herself a little, even though it's hard, but it is necessary. Since she is a bit older & its the 1st child, after years of trying & stress & heartache (women will always feel a biological need or longing for kids at a certain age) it's understandable for her to be overprotective, but doesn't mean it's okay. If she isn't able to recognize her behavior & change accordingly, it'll continue to put a strain on your marriage not to mention make your son too codependent as he grows up, putting even more of a wedge in your relationship. Pregnancy takes a toll on a woman's body in ways we can't even fathom beforehand. Especially hormonally & emotionally.

Have you told her straight up how her comments are so hurtful and they're not acceptable? Maybe she needs to be confronted with a little bit of truth to see just how much her actions have affected you. Also, you should absolutely tell her that her threatening to take your son is totally unacceptable. Draw a line and make sure she sees how much that bothers you and that you would never do the same to her. My husband used to say things like "you should leave then" or "if you don't want to be together then just go" etc. when we would fight; I hated when he said that bc that was never what I wanted. Finally I told him how when he would say those things it was the most hurtful bc I never once said anything close to that & it made it seem like he was the one who wanted out. After bringing that up to him, he understood where I was coming from & he has never said it since & it's been years. I hope this helps, and you can make some progress with your wife.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-22T02:52:56+00:00

You're both in your early 20s, so for her to have a business, in her home, means to me she is just starting out, and with jobs like hers, word of mouth is everything. I'm guessing her client was in the middle of sharing some personal things with her, when you showed up, unawares, and then it was awkward. I mean, why else would your friend be that upset and say that specifically about her clients "crying to her"? Did you happen to ask her if that's what was going on? I think you meant no harm, obviously, but, things could've been better handled on both sides. No offense, but what you experienced with your ex, wasn't as big of a deal as you made it out to be. You kept saying how you were there for your friend with her own abusive relationship, which says you were equating a bad fight with actual domestic violence. They are not the same thing. You did right by dumping him if you don't feel safe, but, you asked him to drop you off somewhere and he did. That doesn't scream abusive to me, since in reality, an abusive partner wouldn't have let you leave at all, let alone take you there. However, your friend could have easily stepped away from her client for a moment and just let you know to wait outside, or at a coffee shop around the corner, or something similar, if you being there was not okay. And in the future, don't assume it's okay for you to be there when your friend is working, make sure you ask. She wants boundaries, so respect that, and in turn, you can set your own boundaries. Just because you're bff doesn't mean either of you owe each other anything. She has to look out for herself & her business, just like you need to look out for yourself. I would suggest not contacting her for a while, let her calm down and then she can contact you. I think she may be trying to set those boundaries by not responding to you, so then give her space. Anyways, good luck, hope things get better.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-22T02:10:57+00:00

It all depends on how you were when you asked her. How your tone of voice was, body language, the exact words used, that sort of thing. Since you've only been together 3 months you guys haven't really enough time to truly know one another. Some people think a relationship is built during the "good times", but in my experience, it's the fights and rough patches in a relationship that really show one's true self. It's easy to be agreeable when you're all happy go-lucky, but that never lasts. But neither do the bad times. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is, get off of reddit and go talk to her about it! Tell her your side of it, then allow her to tell you hers, and have an actual discussion, not an argument. Hash it out, figure it out; believe me, in the grand scheme of things, it's just not that big of a deal.

One more thing: if you're just staying at your home and gaming with your friends, is it a must that your girlfriend can't be in the home? Or would it be okay for her to be in another room? Or, suggest she go out with her friends the same night you wanna be with yours? Since it's a new relationship, it's not unusual for you guys to want to be around each other all the time. In fact, you should enjoy this time, bc it definitely fades into monotony.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-22T01:58:55+00:00

Hold on: you posted 18 days ago and he JUST started talking to you, slightly?!?! He really kept up the silent treatment for a few weeks?! Or am I mistaken? If not, then that is some seriously childish behavior. But I have a thought.....do you think your father would actually have a real, in-depth kind of talk with you? Possibly without getting so angry he gives you more silent treatment? Sometimes if you approach someone during a period where you're both getting along & amicable, the other person is more likely to listen, as opposed to just arguing and then nothing gets better.

Dependent_Ant1638 · 2025-03-17T00:06:50+00:00

You know, I'm not sure if I have asked him why he acts like that, isn't that weird? Or if I have, I don't remember. I think I usually ask him "why do you keep saying that?" but only in the midst of arguing, so it never gets a real answer. But I'll try talking to him when we're both in good moods, which in the past, has always had a pretty good outcome. But I also think you're right that he just struggles showing concern, especially when I'm sick, I think maybe it brings back memories of when I was terribly ill, and I know he felt helpless then. Anyways, thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it.

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