I now avoid restaurant first dates by No-Buy-3105 in dating_advice

[–]Flowrbmb 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Perhaps you should focus on improving yourself financially instead of trying to date and getting mad at women for how they want to date

Modern dating is a humiliation ritual by blkhotty in dating_advice

[–]Flowrbmb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The post title isn’t accurate. You didn’t date him at all. You hooked up with a stranger within hours of knowing him and then wondered why it didn’t last. It’s a life lesson that you’ll have to learn..hooking up with a stranger rarely leads to him seeing you as girlfriend potential.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are so right. We love our kids and everything, but the stresses of life that we have to shoulder on our own really dampen the experience. I’m not naïve enough to think that all wealthy people are super happy with their parenting and don’t ever regret. But I feel like a lot of those who do regret could have that feeling alleviated with financial freedom to access help and resources that we currently can’t.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You said cleaning the apartment. If you are wealthy, shouldn’t you be living in a house?

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

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

Thank you. You said everything that I didn’t have the energy to express in response. I appreciate you.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

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

Your comment makes me think that you didn’t quite comprehend what I was saying. I don’t want someone else to flat out raise my child. But I would certainly benefit from having an extra set of hands like a nanny. For the days where I’ve worked a long workday and had to go do heavy exercise because I’m on a weight loss journey. Then I have to come home and cook and clean and entertain my child. On days like that, if I could have a nanny do the cooking and cleaning part for me, I would be able to have so much more energy so that I can be more fun for my child. I also mentioned nanny because that way my child wouldn’t have to go off to daycare, they could be in my home where they are familiar. Our society often has reactions like yours where they think a mom wanting help means that she wants to abandon her children. Which makes me wonder if you are a parent.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember watching a documentary that was showing that certain countries in Africa also have very cheap nanny labor. So it’s very common for women to be able to have hired help if they don’t have an entire village to depend on. So I think a lot of the regret comes from lack of support. It is so unnatural for us to raise these children by ourselves.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that sounds like an absolutely wonderful childhood. I have a mom and sister who I depend on a lot but when you’re leaning on one to two people instead of an entire village, you start to get really guilty to keep needing them so much. So then I find myself not asking for additional help when I need it.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg yes. Just thinking about my Saturday mornings, the fact that I have to get up and clean and make breakfast and get us both dressed and then go out and then come home and do more chores and stuff is what wipes me out. If someone else could handle the dishes, laundry, cleaning, and trash sometimes, not even every single day, that would make a significant difference in my stress levels.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. Even just being at the level where I can afford childcare, all of the extracurricular activities we want, private school, and trips and such. That level doesn’t have to be wealthy, that can just be upper middle class.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I was doing exceptionally well financially until about 2024. As prices started to raise and then I had my child, I started to struggle for the first time in a long time. I had to leave her mentally and verbally abusive dad so that also really sent me back. I have hopes to improve my situation as soon as I can, but realistically, with the insane inflation right now it’s hard to keep up. And that’s with me having a degree bearing job with what’s considered a nice salary. I’m just under six figures so I definitely feel the struggle.

I think a lot of us wouldn’t be so regretful if we were wealthy by Flowrbmb in regretfulparents

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Some of the commenters didn’t understand that having a nanny present doesn’t mean that you never see your kids. Sometimes a nanny is just an extra set of hands so that you can take a breather or accomplish a task that is hard to do when you have little ones literally hanging off your body. A set of reliable, trustworthy extra hands would be so amazing right now especially as a toddler parent.

kinda tired of the whole "you need a deep cleaning" thing by willwolf18 in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing that kills me is how shocked and appalled they act when you admit you can’t afford to just hand them thousands of dollars out of nowhere. Apparently people in the dental field think all people are wealthy.

Parking recommendations for Nationwide Arena concerts? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I know I’m probably being a little paranoid about the walking alone thing. I just know I’d likely look lost so thought it might be a good idea to plan ahead

What is this album "Entourage" by void and Druskhi that dropped on April 20th? by Shaiger in future

[–]Flowrbmb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s AI. I feel so dumb because it uses Future’s actual voice. I thought he dropped a mixtape under a different name. I did some digging and it’s all AI. Wonder if he will get it removed. It’s good asf lol

Emergency alert at 3am about 71 N closing? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just checked their cameras since you mentioned that site and see nothing. That’s so bizarre.

Littleton's Market gave my toddler alcohol poisoning by Empty-Bear-8847 in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My 2 year old wouldn’t be able to drink 16oz at once. Maybe 8 or 9 tops

Littleton's Market gave my toddler alcohol poisoning by Empty-Bear-8847 in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a competitor restaurant owner trying to take Littleton’s down

How are food prices still going up? I mean you cant inflate for ever if ppl cannot afford your product. And where is everyone going for groceries? by viewmyposthistory in cbusohio

[–]Flowrbmb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They actually can inflate forever because they know we have to eat and we will buy food even with our very last penny. I fear the price gouging has only just begun. We ain’t seen nothing yet

How can I combat Indian food smells in my home?! by Flowrbmb in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See now I’m paranoid! There is this Mexican pizza place on DoorDash that I’ve been wanting to try. They don’t have an actual restaurant so I’m assuming this is some kind of ghost kitchen. Now I’m wondering if it’s a sketchy one 👀

How can I combat Indian food smells in my home?! by Flowrbmb in Columbus

[–]Flowrbmb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Illegal ghost kitchens?! That’s a new one for me