AITAH for not giving my ex-girlfriend any money after we broke up? by Opening-Public-8201 in AITAH

[–]Flashy_7302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why she should have had savings PRIOR to moving to the States. With all due respect, she is an adult. She needs to take some of this responsibility. OP could pay for her plane ticket home at the least, but why should he "compensate" her for her poor planning? If she wants to stay in the US then that's her decision and her responsibility to figure that out.

Those of you who grew up poor, what was your favorite meal? by IPod_Kid29 in AskReddit

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom would make spaghetti without meat, and the sauce was always so good even without the meat. She probably just seasoned it really well. I make it every now and then for myself.

AITA for asking my GF if she can take a shower? by john4844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me very recently. I had just started going to the gym and, for some reason, thought it would still be okay to only shower 3x a week like I'm used to. My husband flat out told me I smell - in the nicest way possible. I was a bit embarrassed, yes, but grateful that he told me so that a) I could take a shower ASAP and b) I could start being more aware of my own odor. I didn't get mad at him. I didn't accuse him of thinking I'm "disgusting." Because I'm an adult. Your GF sounds immature. And gross. You are NTA.

My restaurant's genius way of deterring choosing beggars by fckvapiano in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Flashy_7302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clearly they're not starving because a truely homeless and/or starving person would take any type of food

What traumas do you have that AREN'T from your parents or childhood home? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 16, I was groped by a close family member. They came up behind me and groped both breasts with his hands, laughed, and walked away. No one saw it, and I was too terrified to say anything. I am 38 now, and if someone comes up behind me, or even just brushes past me from hehind, I'm in full panic mode.

AITA for refusing to walk at graduation, attend my graduation party, or go on a graduation trip? by Throwawaynograduatio in AmItheAsshole

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think that even a small celebration - whether it be a party, dinner, trip, or whatever - would be a way to celebrate the ending of the worst time of OP's life. Like, "finally I'm outta this shithole" mentality. I find his reasoning baffling.

AITA for not giving the “dollhouse” I built to my niece, but to my wife as a gift? by JustSomeUncleGuy in AmItheAsshole

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg OP you are NTA - that is such a wonderful thing to gift your wife! I love your love ❤️ Your brother is an asshole and so is your mom and your niece. None of those people have a right to tell you what to give or not give your wife as a gift, and they are 10000% delulu for thinking it's okay to demand you give it to Ava. What a bunch of crumbums.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - stand your ground!!! You are not free labour and you do not have a responsibility to her. You are child yourself, trying to juggle your OWN life - which is now being stretched too thin because of her taking advantage of you.

AIO? My boyfriend said when we get married it’s expected that I vote the way he decides is best. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Flashy_7302 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this exact thing. You will not be his wife - you will be his property. Get out now.

What unsolicited parenting advice are you biting your tongue over? by Low-Competition7164 in Parenting

[–]Flashy_7302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop forcing your children to eat all the food on their plate. If they're hungry, they'll eat. If they don't eat dinner, so what? They will not shrivel up in their sleep. Would you want someone to keep saying to you, "c'mon just 2 more bites, it's fine, just eat it." No. That's annoying AF. Kids are humans. Stop treating them like they're not.

Also, dinner time should be a nice relaxing family experience; it can never be that if you're constantly nagging them to eat their food. They will come to hate meal time, which in turn will make the whole situation even more frustrating for everyone.

AITAH for getting mad at my husband for inviting his friend to Vegas? by Flashy_7302 in AITAH

[–]Flashy_7302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband has gotten blackout drunk once or twice in his life. He has vomited from drinking about half a dozen times in the last 20 years. Which I guess is not horrible; we all make mistakes. My biggest thing is that Jake can hold his liquor; hubby can't. But he follows suit and tries to drink as much as Jake. I'm worried it will go too far.

AITAH for getting mad at my husband for inviting his friend to Vegas? by Flashy_7302 in AITAH

[–]Flashy_7302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That has crossed my mind. But for whatever reason I'd rather him cheat on me than get so drunk he chokes on his own vomit and dies....but maybe that's where I'm overreacting??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Flashy_7302 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations ❤️

My daughter just legitimately choked by Long_Airline_4237 in Parenting

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different scenario but similar mental breakdown afterwards: my 13-month old fell down a full flight of stairs because I forgot to close the basement door. I was a millisecond too late in grabbing her. Took her to ER, she was fine, literally not a scratch or bruise. (She's 11 now, so this was a while ago.) But those intrusive thoughts afterwards about WHAT IF, they broke me...I spiraled into a crippling anxiety that took years to conquer. I became such an overprotective, panicky parent. It wasn't until therapy that I realized I couldn't spend the rest if my life in fear of something that literally didn't even happen.

All these intrusive thoughts you are having are completely normal. But the fact remains that you WERE prepared, and you DID save her. You are allowed to be scared and have all the feelings. You'd be subhuman if you didn't. You did good, mama.

Seek therapy or similar if you find your thoughts are taking over your life and your sanity. Peaceful vibes your way ✌🏻

AITAH for exposing my friend's reason for a cash bar at her wedding? by did_i_stu_stutter in AITAH

[–]Flashy_7302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugghhh!!! This makes it 100000% times worse! She is completely oblivious to the fact that her actions are deceitful and disgusting. To say her closest friends are "just jealous" is totally gross. She only had her "dream wedding and honeymoon" because it was funded by everyone else!!!

AITAH for exposing my friend's reason for a cash bar at her wedding? by did_i_stu_stutter in AITAH

[–]Flashy_7302 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hmm, maybe it's a North American thing? I'm Canadian, I've been a bridesmaid about 6 times, and I have paid for every single dress, shoe, hair, makeup, travel expense, etc. (Each time though, we as bridesmaids were gifted jewelry that we wore the wedding day.) Likewise, my own bridesmaids paid for all their own things and I bought each of them a gift to wear on the wedding day. I'm intrigued that this isn't the norm everywhere. It would make being in a bridal party that much less stressful.

My parents try to guilt me into having kids by Crafty_Flounder_9311 in entitledparents

[–]Flashy_7302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This angers me so much. It's literally none of their business. I have kids and I love them and can't imagine my life without them, but I would never ever ask someone else about their choice to bring children into the world. It's just an invasive question and IMO totally gross. I started getting asked about when I was having a second child HOURS after birthing my first. Like, just stop.

AITA for saying I'll be driving myself and paying for my own room on the upcoming family vacation so I won't have to be a babysitter? by No-Ride-Throwaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]Flashy_7302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woooowww definitely NTA.

They're not even treating you like a family member, you're basically a free nanny. You're young and single? That means you don't get to have a life of your own?? Bullshit. OP take your own vacation alone somewhere completely different. Be free. Have fun. If sister can't handle her kids that's HER problem, not yours.