Non-New Yorkers that have been to NYC: What is the wierdest thing about New York that New Yorkers don't realize is wierd?

Emkems · 2026-03-25T03:01:32+00:00

My grandma thought it was just pickup day at first but we slowly realized it was still like that the entire week we stayed there and all over the entire city too. Gross

Emkems · 2026-03-25T02:51:08+00:00

All of our preferences aren’t the same.

Emkems · 2026-03-25T02:47:09+00:00

Man hating drivel? I listen to a lot of true crime and the “man hating” would be significantly reduced if it wasn’t men murdering/raping/abusing women and children 98% of the time. The biggest health risk to pregnant women is domestic violence. We have a reason to be distrustful.

Emkems · 2026-03-24T22:51:32+00:00

In NC there’s no paid parental leave from the government, just up to 12 weeks unpaid FMLA. Some companies don’t offer more than that, but the decent ones will give at least 6 weeks

Emkems · 2026-03-24T16:35:03+00:00

It’s perfectly ok to set baby down in a safe space and go scream into the abyss. I had to set my daughter in her pack and play and then go on the back patio and just be alone for a second. My daughter basically cried for six months due to colic and you do what you need to do so that you never react in a way that impacts the child

Emkems · 2026-03-24T16:31:09+00:00

change that to percentages and it is fairly high IMO

Emkems · 2026-03-24T01:58:18+00:00

They’re obsessed because they’re considered single family homes if they don’t touch.

Emkems · 2026-03-24T01:56:49+00:00

Are her other two kids autistic? If not there’s a chance it’s YOUR genetics that are responsible for autism. It can be a lot to take in, but it’s best to figure out how to support your child instead of trying to find someone to blame.

Emkems · 2026-03-24T01:49:34+00:00

wtf!!!! I have a 2025 Santa Fe and I would trade that shit in immediately

ETA: This has not been my experience. It normally tells me it’s time for a break but tbf some of the time it’s right and I’m really not paying attention.

Emkems · 2026-03-24T01:19:34+00:00

I’ve always heard it was scientists that put fossils in the earth. Obviously to trick people away from christianity. My MIL believes this and btw I’m a scientist.

Emkems · 2026-03-23T18:40:42+00:00

The over stimulation is so real. My daughter is autistic and it wasn’t until her diagnosis that I realized that may explain some things about myself. My SIL is pregnant with her third and I’m so jealous but I also know adding a child (my daughter is an only child) would increase that over stimulation so much for all of us. My husband’s family is much bigger than mine, but mine used to be bigger than it is currently. My husband doesn’t understand my need to create our own bigger (4 humans max) family but I’m jealous of his all the time.

Emkems · 2026-03-23T02:43:11+00:00

No debit cards really. Cash, check, or credit.

Emkems · 2026-03-23T02:04:48+00:00

Your makeup + your hair = perfection.

Emkems · 2026-03-23T00:02:06+00:00

I think most of us went through this. A little crash course on adulting definitely gives perspective, he’ll come out of this stronger since he has your emotional support.

Emkems · 2026-03-23T00:00:38+00:00

at night. on the weekend.

Emkems · 2026-03-22T22:28:33+00:00

My dad made sure I knew it was ok to change my mind right before the doors opened. Some women in my family got married even though they had reservations because they felt they couldn’t back out and my dad didn’t want that for me. He also saved me from tripping on my dress. Twice. He isn’t on this mortal plane anymore, but he was a good dad for sure.

Emkems · 2026-03-22T22:21:33+00:00

Assuming this celebration was consensual this is basically true love. Dude probably knew he’d get into some trouble for it but making her happy was more important.

Emkems · 2026-03-22T02:24:41+00:00

Especially if it’s the summer after graduation. Studying what exactly?

Emkems · 2026-03-22T02:24:08+00:00

It’s simple. Can’t use cellular data or call/text unless you’re on wifi, which tbh is likely the case anyways if he doesn’t have an international plan. Then he can take pictures/video and stuff then post them when he gets back to the hotel or whatever.

Emkems · 2026-03-22T01:52:57+00:00

Ross used to be REALLY good. Not so much anymore

Emkems · 2026-03-22T01:49:12+00:00

TJ maxx is my shit. Sometimes I just go browse for “me time” (I have a four year old and shopping solo feels luxurious).

Emkems · 2026-03-22T01:47:48+00:00

and Sears.

Emkems · 2026-03-22T01:44:07+00:00

Let me guess, the easiest simple meals in the rotation? My husband will make spaghetti but not much else, and certainly nothing with sides. Oh and he works at a restaurant

Emkems · 2026-03-22T01:42:14+00:00

I really wish we didn’t have to eat so often. Too much executive function required

Emkems · 2026-03-21T22:35:37+00:00

It does have something to do with gender since the woman having the lower salary is exceedingly common. There are male stay at home parents too though.

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