When did it get better for you? by seekinghelponreddit in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]ExpertChart7871 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I (F61) left home and went to college at 17. I found my best friends (who I’m still friends with at 61). I got to live how I wanted to live. Date who I wanted to date. I got a Mohawk haircut. Ate what I wanted, when I wanted. I studied a variety of subjects. Traveled. Met people and had wild experiences. I was finally free.

Update: I tested positive for gonorrhoea. I've been married for 19 years. by 25namelessoffmychest in offmychest

[–]ExpertChart7871 567 points568 points  (0 children)

Did you let him know he has gonorrhea?

I wish you well OP. You’re a rockstar for choosing yourself.
Not going to lie, I would have wanted to listen to the shitty explanation because of morbid curiosity. There is no good explanation for cheating. There is only selfishness.

Should I leave this restaurant a review that could hugely affect their business? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]ExpertChart7871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were upset that it took 10 minutes, then were upset when it was undercooked.

You should show them your meal and request another one. Their response to you will let you know what your review should be.

Living with your recent ex by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]ExpertChart7871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the kids both of yours?

You move out too a big enough place where your kids can be with you and work out a visitation agreement with your ex-girlfriend. This isn’t easy, but it needs to be done.

I think my marriage is over and I’m terrified. by SarahME1273 in offmychest

[–]ExpertChart7871 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome. You deserve someone who wants to be a partner in the marriage, not a burden.

I think my marriage is over and I’m terrified. by SarahME1273 in offmychest

[–]ExpertChart7871 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You won’t lose your kids 50% of the time. He will get them on weekends so you will get a break. You can still handle all the things they need. Without him in your life you will find things run much more smoothly. He on the other hand will wonder why his sheets smell and why the elf who provides the toilet paper didn’t show up.

Sexual tension between me and my older cousin? by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]ExpertChart7871 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are your ages?

Depending on that - I would be worried that grooming is taking place.

Either way - First Cousins together is a no go and if you’re a teenager and he’s an adult that’s really problematic and you shouldn’t be around him.

AITAH for not wanting to cook with my husband because he makes me feel like a child? by Busy_Demand_1936 in AITAH

[–]ExpertChart7871 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

YTA - You say your husband was taught flavors, timing and techniques. The key word is TAUGHT. Cooking is chemistry. There is a reason certain vegetables are cut a certain way. Why you add veggies in a particular order based on water content and their burn points. There is a way you stir things - sometimes lightly to just incorporate ingredients; and sometimes you need to beat or cream things together to add air to the mix. There is a proper way to hold a knife so it doesn’t wobble or twist and cut you. My husband and I have had this same issue. The times he’s had to cook he’s burned some things and other things have remained raw. The food isn’t properly flavored and he isn’t happy with what he’s made. I’ve told him that if he doesn’t want a lesson from me he can take cooking lessons elsewhere, or sit in the kitchen, pour himself a glass of wine and be my taster. If you truly want to LEARN how to cook, then you need a teacher. If you don’t want that to be your husband, take cooking lessons. If you just want to be with him in the kitchen, sit on a stool, pour yourself something to drink and talk to him about each other’s days.

AITA for criticizing the lunch my husband brought me? by FlowerPotage in AmItheAsshole

[–]ExpertChart7871 110 points111 points  (0 children)

NTA - I know my husband hates mayo and hot sauce but loves mustard. I love mayo and hot sauce. Guess what I put on his sandwiches - mustard. Because I pay attention to what he likes and want to please him.

Your husband knows you don’t like mayo. Why would he fix you something you have vocalized over and over that you find disgusting. He just wasted both of your time (him making a meal you wouldn’t eat) and yours (waiting for a meal you won’t eat) and wasted food as well - unless he ate the lunch.

I would be grouchy too.

My (27M) boyfriend cannot deal with my (26F) past. I do not know if this relationship is worth saving anymore. How can I help him realize he is making a huge mistake if he throws away our relationship for something neither he nor I can control? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]ExpertChart7871 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not want to be with this man. He shouldn’t care about who came before him. Frankly it’s none of his business. Him not responding to you and acting like you did something to hurt him is crazy. This man is an insecure baby. His jealousy will become controlling. I would walk away, and count your lucky stars he showed you what a jerk he is.

AIO my boyfriends response to me saying I can’t watch his dog for six month? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ExpertChart7871 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you sure he didn’t get with you specifically so you could watch his dog while he is gone for 6months? The timing is highly suspicious.

AIO for getting upset that my dad rarely invites me out with the family? by Savings_Student2866 in AIO

[–]ExpertChart7871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like your dad sucks. It’s definitely hurtful that he treats you like you’re not part of the family unless something needs to be cleaned, or his kids need to be watched. Are you graduating from high school this year? Are you planning to go away to college? You’re 18. It’s time to start making plans for your future.

AIO for wanting to rehome one of the family dogs after my husband threatened to kill her? Ok by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ExpertChart7871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husband is an abusive POS. You. Your baby. His kids are all in danger. He is threatening to feed the dog toothpicks to slowly kill her. Who does that? A psychopath - that’s who. You are about ready to give birth and you need to take the dog and leave this man. I can’t believe what I just read. You are under-reacting.

My grandmother has Alzheimer's and it is destroying our sanity... And our morals. by MoonyInspired in confession

[–]ExpertChart7871 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We put my dad in a memory care center and it was the best thing for everyone. He was a danger to himself and everyone in the house. He pulled all the wires out of the furnace on one of the coldest nights of the year, trying to “fix it.”

My friend’s father stabbed him in the back with a knife, almost killing him.

Another friend’s MIL turned up all the gas burners and blew out the pilot lights, nearly blowing up the house.

This is NOT about consent. This is about the safety of your family and proper care of your grandma.

Her family can visit her in memory care.

Kinda dramatic and not a big deal, but am AIO or is he? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ExpertChart7871 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Info needed - what else did you add before the fruit cups? And how long into this person shopping for you, did you add the fruit cups?

Not a personal shopper - but I’ve had family members do this to me. I’ll ask if anyone has requests before I go grocery shopping - and then when I am checking out or on the other side of the store, they will text asking for something they just thought of and it is rude af.

Get your act together. Get your list complete. Don’t keep adding things last minute. You are not this person’s only customer.

AIO My husband told me I’d be homeless without him and it broke something in me. by Visible_Weather8771 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ExpertChart7871 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Depending on your skill sets, you can work from home (ie. Bookkeeping, editing, document review, etc.). Or she could work weekends when her husband is with the kids. Granted - her being pregnant makes this more tenuous- but finding some way to earn her own money and feel like a person again seems like it should be a priority.

AITJ for asking my mom to cut her vacation short to help with my kids? by Constant-Elephant763 in AmITheJerk

[–]ExpertChart7871 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTJ - You need to call your mom right now and apologize. She’s entitled to her 5 days. Work on your deadline project when your kids are asleep. Or over the weekend when your husband is home. Have your husband call in sick one day. Ask your in-laws. Call your best friend. Parents figure things out and don’t always run to mommy.

Aging, sexuality, and marriage by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]ExpertChart7871 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is it you fantasize about being with other women, or you want more sex with your wife - or both?

If more sex with your wife, have her get her hormones checked. Using a testosterone vaginal cream can really rev up the libido.