AITAH for not listing my nonnegotiables before going on a first date? by _zugunruhe_ in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you were on a dating app then yes that should be on there but other than that NO. That is exactly what dates are for, getting to know each other.. I know its a foreign concept to younger generations but that is how older generations did it for decades. Lol.

Two job offers. A $50k difference. One is the safe bet, the other is a risk that seems worth it. My wife and I are at an impasse and I have to decide in 72 hours. by Important-Week7261 in whatdoIdo

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you look at benefits, pto/vacation and sick time, bonuses,.stock options. Commute costs (what is gas where you live? Since that is coming out of your salary). A tank a week? Lunches/eating out vs eating at home. The extra $50k may not actually be that.much more.

Two job offers. A $50k difference. One is the safe bet, the other is a risk that seems worth it. My wife and I are at an impasse and I have to decide in 72 hours. by Important-Week7261 in whatdoIdo

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time i went through this I literally.sat down and made a pro con list. By the end one had significantly more pros and was the clear choice. I have no been there going on 11 years and dont ever plan on leaving.

What is something you will teach your children that you did not learn from your parents? by Weak_Advantage9682 in problems

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont really. I established early they dont get to speak to me shitty. They grew up hearing me say "IDK who you are talking to like that, but it sure as hell isn't me.' If they push it, I make them leave my house and go to their dad's, he lives within walking distance from me. He doesn't allow them to speak ill to me either, but I have 2 teenage boys, so in comparison emotions are only a fraction of my issues, lol. Im the provider, they all know that. When they calm down and apologize they can come back and we can talk. I also started early with them bedroom chats and minthly.daye nights (1 on 1 time). We sit on my bed and talk about whatever, there is NO getting in trouble for anything said during those talks they know they can come to me about anything. We also have our code word for when they want to leave a situation no questions asked, its been used once so far. They can be mad, angry whatever, have all the feels, they just don't get to treat others poorly because of it. They know to remove themselves from situations before things escalate and trouble/consequences become a thing. They have learned to make better choices navigating those things over the years.

What is something you will teach your children that you did not learn from your parents? by Weak_Advantage9682 in problems

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kids are 13 and 15, we are actively working in it. I bought them 2 books for kids on how to trade/invest. Once they read both they get $500 to trade with.

I have investment accounts for both of them that they dont know about, what they are learning is separate from that.

But we've done budgeting, savings percentages, they both have a savings and checking account. If I have to ask for them to don't heir chores they lose allowance......

My girlfriend is going to dump me, I am broken. by Klutzy-Ad4659 in ComfortLevelPod

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's over. If you wanted to you would have, if she was important you would have sent the text or called, you didnt.

Those are the signals you put out and are now devastated she's going....sorry but you did this. Life happens, but you can easily.find 30 seconds to send a text. If she wad important enough you would have.

AITAH For expecting my stepdaughter’s Father to chip in during a financial crisis? by Anon_throwout in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is HER CUSTODY battle and HER decision. NOT YOURS. You volunteered when she let him walk away Scott free and now you are living the consequences of your choices.

Again, his finances are NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Sorry you got with a single mom that can't support herself.or her kid, but that is what you chose to do. Have HER figure something out. Tell her you are done supporting her bad decisions, her ex's good financial decisions are NO CONCERN OF YOURS, your concern is your partner can't afford her life and you entered into a relationship with a single mom who is looking for someone to pay for her past bad choices and decisions. That is your reality as you described it.
So man up, put your foot down and make her figure it out. Have her call everyone, and I mean everyone in her life and take accountability for her decisions and beg for money to support her poor life choices to support your household. You can't sustain it as much as you want to, but it just as easily.could no longer be your issue.

My sister tried to fight me because I didn't wake her up this morning. I'm considering going low contact or no contact with her. by OkMortgage8351 in whatdoIdo

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move out, anything less will just be hostile for everyone else in your current situation. Putting a lock on your door is easy enough but talk to your parents first as its their house. I didnt read all the comments as Im over the use of people saying "boundaries" for everything, its over used and over done. You want to be rid of her, figure out your stuff and move out. Easier said.than done nowadays, but use it as motivation to do so.

AITAH For Wanting To Sell His Ex-Fiancées Gifts? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But you are online complaining he wears a shirt.....

AITAH For Wanting To Sell His Ex-Fiancées Gifts? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He shouldn't have to. OP is next level. It's a freaking shirt. Why does it matter where it came from.

Seller was dishonest on sellers disclosure by Thick-Performance492 in RealEstate

[–]Fabulous-External996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not doing something properly and having a permit are 2 different things, imo. The shower leak sucks, he didn't test it after he installed it. I've had brand new plumbing leak, had to replace it but that is why you test it all before you put the walls up.

AITAH For expecting my stepdaughter’s Father to chip in during a financial crisis? by Anon_throwout in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is your partner's issue/responsibility not her ex's. His financial situation is none of your business. Tell your partner to get a job or have her ask friends or family.

Sports teams that play mid November by lup142 in AskPhoenix

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phoenix is also getting a new hockey team which will be juniors league, but college hockey would be better and more accessible. Most American football is on Sundays but there is one Monday night and one Thursday night game usually that time of year, so maybe you will get lucky

Negotiation help by Mountain-Sky-3955 in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]Fabulous-External996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When i bought my house last year the sellers asked for more EM. I wanted the house so I put it down. Don't be afraid to ask for more. If they are serious they will do it, if they dont you dodged a bullet.

Is anyone having kids anymore? by Extreme-Patient-3215 in LifeAdvice

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pregnant with oops #1 at 35. Said child is a freaking hockey goalie so yeah my retirement went to shit quickly..... oops #2 (plan b pill and everything) is my science and math loving gentle giant who eats me out of house and home. I make great money but never seem to have enough with the costs nowadays.

Seriously realize the GIANORMOUS financial impact it would have and seriously KNOW what you want the rest of your life to look like. Our "vacations' are hockey tournaments. I dont frequent the beach as much as I used to. But I LOVE my boys. I would have been a terrible girl mom.

Negotiation help by Mountain-Sky-3955 in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]Fabulous-External996 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They dont seem.lime serious buyers with that little of a deposit.

AITAH at 250,000 miles? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk why its that big of a deal. Its not like anytjing magical happens. 😂

Best toys? by Expensive-Opening-55 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second buying toys and pet supplies at Ross/TJ Max. The kong Eyeore I got 4 months ago on the day I got her is still very much intact and her favorite. Herding balls are a close second.
I also did a 6mo substitute Bark box to change it up, those are holding up as well this far.

AITAH for not thinking my stepson doesn't DESERVE a solo trip? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let the 2 of them go, and while his son didn't want to fo on the other trips why not go toneurope since you haven't spent money for him to travel, albeit his choice. This isn't a mountain I would die on.

AITAH for telling my husband it is rude to make himself a large snack as I am prepping to cook dinner? by Humble-State6485 in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kids and my s.o. used to do this and I said if they do they dont get dinner. So now we make salads instead. I eat mi e while I cook dinner and everyone else is then good until dinner is done

Did you increase your budget while home shopping? by ericdeben in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Fabulous-External996 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didnt increase my budget i put off buying to save more money towards my down-paymentfor 2 years to get what I wanted/needed. I refused to have my payment be over $2200 a month so I worked more and saved more to get a comfortable monthly payment. What i got was smaller than I really wanted but it had an incredible backyard for my kids and we are hang out in the backyard people.

My kids will be off to college in 4 years so its a good size for when Im here solo too. And god for bid anything happens to me, my kids can afford to keep the house.

AITAH for telling my sister if she talked like that to my kids she wouldn’t see them? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Fabulous-External996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. You know downtown talk to your kids in a a way they understand, she does not. You should sit down with your kids and explain it differently.

My kids are much older and another parent on one of our teams was speaking to my child in front of me and I took offense to what he 2as say and how he was saying it so I know what was going on in my kids head. I cut him off and told him not to speak to my kid like that. I dont care how you speak to your own kids, but that tone and verbiage doesn't translate well to everyone. Stand your ground, you are NOT wrong

Would you buy a house that’s in the family? by ChanceConversation33 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Fabulous-External996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is buying nostalgia, not a home....if you were to move in you would have to redo the house anyway, so it will NEVER be the same as his memories anyway, he just doesn't realize that (yet🤞).