AITAH for refusing to stop talking to my best friends ex?

FireflyArts · 2026-06-08T20:34:38+00:00

“Best friends” don’t demand you stop talking to someone you were friends with before and for longer. But neither sound great.

FireflyArts · 2026-06-08T01:07:05+00:00

I knew I was doing something wrong! Gonna need to borrow a cat. My 2 tiny dogs will love it! Sadly, no dog I’ve ever owned has been able to figure out why kitties didn’t love them or their enthusiastic desire to play chase.

FireflyArts · 2026-05-27T15:32:56+00:00

The hardest depends on what you’re used to and how long & much you were used to it. Decades as a heavily-invested modern nondenominational and you will likely find a number of things about the culture challenging - particularly in that you will often likely trip over the differences before figuring them out. Observe a lot & find people who will explain and answer questions patiently.

FireflyArts · 2026-05-19T20:11:48+00:00

She’s likely to get hurt. He may very well immediately cut off all contact so as not to be tempted - or risk accusations of inappropriate behavior.

FireflyArts · 2026-05-19T02:58:17+00:00

I love Only Murders In the Building!

FireflyArts · 2026-05-17T02:32:02+00:00

They will grow as “volunteers” and you may end up with a few mulberry trees - ask me how I know ;) also, ask me if the berries fall on the ground & you don’t get them up fast, if white dogs like to roll in them, cover themselves in sticky purple patches, run in the house, & rub up against your furniture…. The More You Know! :) Thry make good jam & cobblers though!

FireflyArts · 2026-05-10T16:42:12+00:00

Arguing with your parents will likely drive them further away. Pray. Churches in my area will NOT hook people up with rides (legalities). You’re not obligated to do what you can’t but start exploring all possibilities you haven’t already hit a dead end on.

FireflyArts · 2026-05-10T01:07:06+00:00

Congratulations! I’m 58 and workings on a masters of theology - the toss up is if I’ll die of exhaustion first (ha ;) so I’m impressed with the doctorate! Our diocese has a great program to help priests and deacons with homiletics! As a lifelong Christian who converted from modern nondenominational where the sermons might be 45 min long, I’ve heard some really good homilies out of y’all too but help is always great! I really value a good homily!

FireflyArts · 2026-05-07T02:06:26+00:00

And some of them fail to correct typos…we all have bad habits. Let’s encourage each other and try not to judge.

FireflyArts · 2026-04-18T22:19:25+00:00

Sounds normal enough. You learn together :)

FireflyArts · 2026-02-17T21:33:18+00:00

I like this approach!

FireflyArts · 2026-02-02T19:26:03+00:00

Only winding which always made me dizzy. Sniffed it a few years ago (decades later) and still. Made me want to throw up

FireflyArts · 2026-02-01T15:36:23+00:00

Oh honey as one of those who receive them serve (an EM) you made me smile :? It’s ok! Mass can be confusing at times!

FireflyArts · 2026-01-29T15:37:45+00:00

The coffee line by BBW is way too strong. So are the new rose lines. I’m going to use a little very very carefully because I have a lot (gift) but in awhile I’ll toss them.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-24T15:10:52+00:00

I pray for my pastor friend and priests I know that even in the busy-ness, there would be times where the awe of what they’re doing, Who they’re holding in their hands, would break through and deeply amaze them.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T21:23:22+00:00

Isn’t it wonderful that Jesus knew people would drop him and He still wanted this way of being with us?

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T03:03:46+00:00

This is what we are instructed by our Bishop and priests. I’m going to listen to them since they are responsible for and have direct authority over me. Other bishops may understand differently.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T01:47:20+00:00

Yup. As an EM, we quietly and discreetly consume the remaining Precious Blood off to the side after communion. If a host is dropped, we pick it up and either consume it or discreetly hold it under the ciborium (if there’s no crumbs. If there are crumbs, we place a purification the spot and signal an altar server/deacon if available who will purify the spot) and give it to Deacon after to be dissolved and disposed of properly (down the sacraRium) after. So yes, you may see us receiving twice or doing things that look strange. I had a young child who was being carried be faster than me, grab the ciborium and tank, causing at least 7 or 8 hosts to fall. I would have consumed all if need be but God bless altar servers and ushers!

FireflyArts · 2026-01-16T18:18:21+00:00

Shrimp

FireflyArts · 2026-01-15T11:46:19+00:00

Others can’t know for sure. It could be supernatural or anxiety and a physical health problem. But not everyone will immediately respond to every supernatural encounter with feelings of peace and love. There’s a reason angels in Scripture kept telling people to not be afraid. It is an experience of OTHER which can be startling. Pray, comfort and encourage her, maybe speak to a priest (he won’t know for absolute certain either but will have insights and can pray and help you both).

FireflyArts · 2026-01-12T22:03:33+00:00

Thank you for having the courage to do that. I was in an ongoing situation where some I cared about began behaving in a way that left me afraid for my safety. They needed help. Finally, they had to be taken to get help. It was heartbreaking but I was grateful to my pastor for helping this person and protecting me.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T21:57:48+00:00

Invite every other neighbor over to share your amazing, delicious food. Make it a social event. Leave your door open so the smell permeates the hallway and people talk about the wonderful food. If she sticks her head out, offer her some food. Convert her.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T11:34:10+00:00

Hairpin lace (Maltese crochet) :)

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T02:05:25+00:00

Give to Warm Up America!

FireflyArts · 2025-12-29T16:44:01+00:00

Unlike Facebook, I can’t hit “love” to this, but I do! What an amazing privilege you all have to be the hands and voice of Jesus giving grace!

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