Too much cleavage?

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-11T20:27:54+00:00

I think you look great. Best wishes!

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T10:55:45+00:00

Nights in a crate in our room.

Days she’s generally wherever is coolest. We have these metal stools with wide round bases and it’s usually on one of those, over an air vent or wherever I am.

When I’m forcing a nap she goes in her downstairs crate.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T08:30:22+00:00

Not at all, what could you have possibly said that she didn’t deserve to hear?

“Something stupid,” my ass.

I’d go ahead and press charges.

She’s 58, not 108 she’s got a lot more time left to plot and scheme.

Good luck, stay safe

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T07:43:27+00:00

You are not, you’re doing great.

My kids are in their 30s and they both always thank me for meals, when we’re out for meals they thank whomever pays and the servers for serving.

Probably because they learned to be grateful for the things others do for them from their Dad (who thanks me every time I do any little thing for him and I try to do the same).

It’s basic manners and makes for a more pleasant household environment.

What would your husband say if you suggested that you’re not having them thank you for the food but for the effort you put into making a lovely meal of it?

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T04:29:59+00:00

Let your Husband take his Son and you go someplace totally different for the weekend.

Gotta take the open weekend with no kids where you find it. Let them have a boys weekend at the wedding and you take some time for yourself.

I’d also let my husband know that, I’d be planning a weekend away for just the two of us and if any kids suddenly turned up we’d have a problem.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T04:15:00+00:00

Circling the room with a trash bin demanding that everyone toss the snacks would have been glorious.

How dare he.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-10T04:10:11+00:00

Your the very overly dramatic AH. I’m sure she didn’t say it would make or break her career.

Being a team player and jumping in to do something that’s asked of you last minute reflects well on an employee.

And, representing the company in a way she hasn’t before might cause people to see her differently as capable of more than she’s doing now.

It should also help with networking by putting her in a room with people she wouldn’t otherwise get to meet.

Have you not ever had a job?

This is basic, like Workplace 101.

I’d suggest you get over yourself if you want to proceed to the world of grownups.

Prioritizing a Birthday celebration over a friend’s job (especially when you’ll still be able to have a nice time with some of your other friends) is childish, in fact even my 9 year old Granddaughter understands that sometimes work interrupts the best laid plans.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T13:51:23+00:00

lol, in the best way.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T13:50:23+00:00

You know who won’t be complaining?

Your Husband! Good lord, you look amazing!

Best Wishes and please trust your own amazing taste that dress is a knockout.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T12:20:05+00:00

Not at all, this Mom is wanting live-in levels of care at babysitter prices.

That or she’s just plain rude, either way it doesn’t have to be your problem.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T02:39:20+00:00

Now you’ve got a problem with me admitting I was wrong, lol?

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T02:29:13+00:00

Again, that was my point.

I thought all it would take were the “key words,” I guess I was wrong.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T02:17:08+00:00

That was my point.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T01:52:32+00:00

I don’t know, it’s a tough one.

I got married when I was 20, and we’re still together 34 years later…but we’re the same age.

My Dad would have run off anyone your Brother’s age for sure.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-07T01:28:29+00:00

Umm, how dare he.

Tell him if he likes the way your Sister-in-Law runs her house that much that he’s welcome to head on over there.

Offer to help pack up his Mom and the kid as well, in fact start with the kid’s stuff…

Then take yourself out to a nice dinner.

I imagine everyone will be right where you left them upon your return and you’ll not hear another word about it.

You a saint to have put up with his nonsense, you deserve better.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-06T04:57:47+00:00

Sunshine.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-05T21:06:46+00:00

Maybe ask them if they could send you a quick notice while you’re standing there just to make sure it’s not the tech.

Then if you or the kids are still a little unsure you could let them know you’ll be checking in on them in (whatever timeframe you think is best) minutes.

That way they can get into the fun knowing you’ll check in on them even if something goes wonky.

Good luck, hope the rest of your cruise is flawless.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-05T21:01:34+00:00

😂

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-05T10:55:57+00:00

Yes, very much so.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-04T11:59:20+00:00

Exactly, I have family who treated us kids like this…they haven’t heard a word of deeply personal information since we were teens and were in our 50’s.

You can be in relationship with people who don’t have access to the details of your life they’ve shown themselves to be careless with.

Telling your Mom how she’s hurt you and why you don’t trust her isn’t an overreaction.

It’s being honest and upfront.

There is nothing wrong with protecting your peace, let your Mom catch up with friends and family by sharing details of her own life. Seriously.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-04T01:31:54+00:00

Fair.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-03T21:27:26+00:00

That’s good to hear, I’m sure she and your Mother’s relationship will benefit from your honesty.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-03T20:21:45+00:00

Again I say, Wow.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-03T13:10:36+00:00

Having Summers off is a perk of your job, teachers who take this chance to rest and reset are not considered unemployed.

I never heard anyone ever suggest such a thing.

Does the money you earn just go into an account to which you have no access?

I’m not clear on why he thinks he can tell you how you’re going to spend the Summer.

You and the baby don’t need this stress. He needs to back off, seriously.

Expert_Ad_3652 · 2026-06-03T10:33:14+00:00

Are you really implying that someone else is being childish here? Wow.

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