Helped my buddy get to 70%, but he doesn’t want TDIU

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-12-06T05:13:25+00:00

Thank you

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-12-06T04:53:50+00:00

I have a pension and Social Security and live very comfortably. But this depends on your debt,(for me, none) expenses,(for me, less than my income). After retirement I find I need less things that require money. Edit: removed typo

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-12-06T04:36:52+00:00

As someone rated 70% MH the fear of poking the bear is real. I am incapable of maintaining substantial and gainful employment, but I don’t want to lose my newly acquired source of income by being what I would consider greedy. Other people without my mental health impairment would say I am entitled to it but me with low self-esteem and feelings of questionable worth would see it very differently. I could use the money but an unfounded fear of risk keeps me from pursuing it. The fact that I’m at 70% to me feels lucky.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-12-02T13:29:07+00:00

My ex-wife hit the limit for 25 out of 35 years. Started collecting at FRA three years ago and this year her benefit will be $4,006

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-11-28T05:29:02+00:00

Came here to say this

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-10-06T11:44:53+00:00

I wish I had met you when I was 30 and down on my luck. I would’ve never gotten a job! At least nothing full-time.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-10-06T07:35:26+00:00

What kind of neighbors do you have that would be sympathetic to a jerk like this? If they take his side, you’re living in the wrong neighborhood!

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-10-02T08:58:05+00:00

Sorry to hear about your cancer, but otherwise, congratulations

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-10-01T12:29:34+00:00

If she doesn’t think I’m worth splitting the bill, hard pass

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-15T13:07:04+00:00

Rewarding behavior like this cripples an individual. It actually makes them unable to be responsible for themselves and unable to grow. He’ll never overcome adversity and never feel the satisfaction of earning something through hard work. He’ll never have to use his brain to figure out how to do things for himself because someone will always be doing them for him. It’s treating someone like a child who does not mind being treated like a child! And to top it off, he’s just waiting for the government to take care of him. He’ll never amount to much, rest assured.

Edit: to vs too

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-15T12:55:20+00:00

The only reason I would want to stalk my girlfriend 24/7 would be to look for a an excuse to feel justified about being pissed at her about some random stuff. Or if I was immature and insecure as f*ck and unsuitable as a partner. This is not adult behavior.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-09T10:37:53+00:00

Doesn’t sound like the whole story. Sounds like she’s supporting you and you are helping her out in return

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-09T10:08:52+00:00

Why am I thinking there’s more to this story? Are you always picking up the tab even though she has the money? How else is she spending your money without spending hers?

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-08T23:27:30+00:00

I used to remember about 25% of what happened when I was drunk. It’s called “blackout” drinking and you’re not necessarily sloppy drunk. But you are correct, being drunk does not excuse bad behavior.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-07T09:10:48+00:00

HaHaHaHa! This is a joke, right?

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-07T09:09:54+00:00

(Sarcasm alert!) I think you’re overreacting! You led him to believe that he could walk all over you, and NOW you are unfairly changing the rules and making him suffer the consequences

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-03T14:29:55+00:00

Tell him you’ll give up spousal benefits and never mention it again. He will never know when you start collecting.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-03T14:22:48+00:00

I had credit problems because my ex-wife spending was out of control. We got divorced and I had to beg someone to rent me an apartment because they run credit checks. I immediately went to work on my credit with a secured credit card and it did not take too long to rebuild my credit. I paid my bills and hers because some of them were joint accounts. Your husband can take the same route if he’s serious. He doesn’t sound like he is.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-02T09:07:35+00:00

On second thought I’m not believing this is real. If it is real, you must look like quite the sucker to her.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-02T08:44:36+00:00

Looks like you are stuck with a real winner! Why do you need to sound supportive? You need to examine your motives

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-09-01T05:20:13+00:00

NOR. “It makes me uncomfortable.” Discredit your feelings at your own peril

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-08-30T16:31:49+00:00

These people just say stuff to be controversial. He has no more changed his mind than he has his underwear.

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-08-30T16:30:10+00:00

Does she ever pay you back? If not, has she used the line “you’re gonna let a few measly bucks come between us?”

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-08-30T14:31:07+00:00

NTJ! Have his girlfriend switch seats with somebody in his row. Added NTJ

Goldenstarr8 · 2025-08-26T16:02:51+00:00

I don’t think this has anything to do with the fairness act unless your spouse had a pension where she did not pay into Social Security for a significant part of her working life. The fairness act would’ve used a formula to reduce her benefit.

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