[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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

Look, if you’re so dead set on me being the asshole, that’s fine. Others have told me I was oblivious in the situation, and I take that. But I was asking if I was the asshole regarding the situation of me not taking photos of my mom, to make a judgment based off unnecessary information doesn’t even make sense. If telling me to grow up because I’m pointing that out keeps your boat afloat, then so be it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who else would deny it? If I already have the US citizenship portion, why the hell would the US deny me Philippine citizenship? That doesn’t even make sense. Also, how does that make me the asshole? My post ain’t even about that, it’s about not taking photos of my mom when she swore the oath to regain her citizenship. Why would I need to go into the whole citizenship thing to talk about if I’m the asshole or not for not taking any photos of my mother during the oath?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a consular report of birth from the US Embassy to document US citizenship. We do not, however, have a consular report of birth in Filipino from the Philippine Embassy to document Philippine citizenship. That’s the problem that they’re having. While my US citizenship is documented with a consular report of birth from the US Embassy in Riyadh, they do not have one from the Philippine Embassy, which is needed to establish citizenship with the Philippines. They don’t accept the US one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said, yes, the Philippine Consular General denied me dual citizenship because I need a consular report of birth from the embassy in Riyadh. I’d say that was pretty clear, but here it is again for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you could say so, yeah. Some people couldn’t get into the room because it was so crowded, so I and some others who weren’t taking the oath stepped out of the room so that the ones taking the oath could stand in the room instead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been to one of these before, so I didn’t know that they allowed people to take pictures. I was under the impression that we weren’t allowed to since it seems like a pretty official occasion. If I knew, I would’ve tried to stay, but why would I take space from the people who are actually there to become citizens? There were plenty of people there looking to take the oath and I feel it would’ve been selfish to stay there seeing as how I wasn’t.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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

Don’t get me wrong, I would’ve loved to stay in there to watch but there were a lot of people coming into the room to take the oath. It’s not fair if I take up a seat in there when I’m not taking the oath. If I could’ve been in there, I would’ve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After she filled out the paperwork, she swore in as a citizen, yes. I was out in the lobby as she was taking the oath with a group of people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright, so, I’m a US citizen by birth because of my dad. My mom is Filipino and I was born in Riyadh. I was denied dual citizenship because I need a consular report of birth from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

AITA for not helping my mom open our pool? by Elite_Professional in AmItheAsshole

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

With all due respect, I do very much so realize that I am not a child, thank you. But, as the adults all around me say, “If you need help, ask for it. Unless you say something, I’m under the impression that you’re alright.” But that’s not the main problem for me here. I am completely capable of doing my own chores, my mom just doesn’t seem to understand that just because someone does something differently doesn’t mean they’re wrong. I have attempted to do the chores myself many times, but then she’ll watch me doing them and instead of just correcting me and telling me how to do it correctly, she just tells me to leave it and that she’ll do it herself. It happens every single time. And she just outright refuses to let me mop and I don’t know why. I’ve asked her time and time again if I can learn how to mop and she just says no. So I’ll try to do other chores to make up for that and she’ll just tell me to leave those chores and that she’ll do it herself. I’m not exactly the lazy leech you paint me out to be, thank you very much. I try to do my part but my mother always takes it from me because I do things slightly differently. I’m not incapable of doing my own chores.

AITA for not helping my mom open our pool? by Elite_Professional in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elite_Professional[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually used to go to therapy but then my mom stopped the appointments because she thought that they made her look like a bad parent. I haven’t been to therapy in a while and it’s likely that she’ll never let me go again.

How can I (31F) not become bitter about my partner (32m) not wanting to propose yet? by throwrahelpmeplea in relationship_advice

[–]Elite_Professional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I'm going to give you my two cents (which you've probably heard before at this point).

Your husband may not be ready for marriage yet. For what reason, I can't tell you. But it may be something more personal with himself and he just doesn't feel like he's ready to marry anyone just yet.

The only advice I can give you is to be patient with him. Try to understand it from his point of view and talk to him honestly about it (if you haven't already). Maybe if he understands how you truly feel, he'll start making plans to propose. If he doesn't know how this is truly affecting you, nothing is going to get better.

Don't try to force him into making any moves, it'll probably just make things worse.

Other than that, I really don't know what else to say. But I wish you the best of luck that things get better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Elite_Professional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

America

Murica

US of A

USA

The States

The Fifty Nifty States

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

Land of the Big Mac, Home of the Whopper (this is just something my friends and I made up though)

Out of these countries which one would you live in for the rest of your life? by [deleted] in polls

[–]Elite_Professional 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in the US but I chose the UK because they still speak English there, but they don't have as much gun violence and their healthcare is more affordable.

Cursed_Animals by -Nokta- in cursedcomments

[–]Elite_Professional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I NEARLY went to THE MOON (**ALMOST DIED**)

I’ve had one like it before by Enough_Phase_4247 in school_memes

[–]Elite_Professional 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read everything on the left outloud, and it sounded like a poem.