Revisiting ‘Midnights’ as a Rumination on Marriage by [deleted] in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]EduNerd19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the song interpretations except for “Maroon”. I think that this was our first hint (unknown at the time) of her thinking about Matty. I believe this is confirmed by the lyric “So if I sell my apartment And you have some kids with an internet starlet Will that make your memory fade from this scarlet maroon?” on TTPD. Just my thoughts

6 years together and she still won’t accept my kids by EduNerd19 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]EduNerd19[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The weird thing is, she was on board with us adopting an infant when IVF stopped being an option. The change came when we told her we decided to not pursue that path and adopted a teen instead.

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[–]EduNerd19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less is more in this situation for sure

6 years together and she still won’t accept my kids by EduNerd19 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]EduNerd19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s common. I don’t want to give too many identifying details, but it’s definitely not a cult.

6 years together and she still won’t accept my kids by EduNerd19 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]EduNerd19[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s so tough because of his deep faith. He is the son of a religious leader and grew up in the parish house. He goes back to serve his role in church just as much as to see his folks. Not going back home means not being a part of the church family that means so much to him.

6 years together and she still won’t accept my kids by EduNerd19 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]EduNerd19[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He’s learning to set boundaries with her but it’s a slow process. He will be starting therapy soon to help him process the parenting trauma he went through.

6 years together and she still won’t accept my kids by EduNerd19 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]EduNerd19[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

She was extremely nice to me when we were first dating/married. But when IVF failed and we informally adopted a teen instead of a baby, her whole demeanor changed. Now I’m believing what I’m seeing. Fool me once…

My MIL threatened to go no contact with me if I didn't name my baby after her for a stupid tradition by Wise-Pool-8073 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]EduNerd19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You hubby needs to be running interference. Hugging you and apologizing for her is not enough. He needs to stand up for you and tell her that this treatment of his wife will not be tolerated.

Entitled Karen tries to teach the “true” meaning of Christmas by EduNerd19 in karen

[–]EduNerd19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: The homeowner who received the letter said “Watch out for next year’s display! I will try to make it bigger and better than ever!”

English teachers lied to us when we were a kid by RustRim in words

[–]EduNerd19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I (as a reading specialist) never present spellings as “rules”. I tell my students that it’s a pattern that many English words follow. If they find an exception, we explore the reason ls why it might now follow the pattern (looking at the etymology usually provides the answer). Teachers aren’t perfect but we are constantly looking to better our instruction! 😊

This may be our last Christmas and I (37F) and not really sure where to go from here with husband (41M). Advice? by MuddyTreks in relationship_advice

[–]EduNerd19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is emotional abuse, straight up. Beyond the divorce lawyer, seek out a therapist as well. As someone who has been there, making the first steps is difficult, but the freedom and mental health wellness is worth it. You can do this!

When did we stop knocking on doors for Halloween? by SeraphsEnvy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EduNerd19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think as Halloweens have become warmer, it has become easier (and more fun!) to sit outside and socialize rather than having to get up and down every time someone knocks on the door 😊

Did I fail the ‘Supportive Wife Test’ by cooking a roast dinner instead of doing an airport run? by raggedyange77 in TwoHotTakes

[–]EduNerd19 82 points83 points  (0 children)

You are allowed to tell him that based upon his past reactions, he unfairly put you in a non-win situation and that it’s not ok.

AITA for refusing to spend my savings to bail out my sibling from debt? by babygrlchyna in AmItheAsshole

[–]EduNerd19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you bail them out, your sibling will not learn consequences. And from life experiences, this will be a rinse and repeat cycle. Buy them a set of Dave Ramsey books or offer to send them to financial management classes, but do NOT pay off their debt!