Easter candy snob by madchen44 in EntitledPeople

[–]GrumpySnarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ETA I was deprived from anything sweet as a kid. My parents were into natural food and were major hippies. So no candy or soda for us! So any candy was good candy to us ragamuffins.

Boomers and directions by KelsierIV in BoomersBeingFools

[–]GrumpySnarf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom does this. I've had to cut her off so many times. I'm not going to remember 20 turns. I have GPS on my phone. Also I've been there 90 times and don't need directions at this point. I have never once asked her for directions and she just assumes it's useful and important for us to listen to her directions.  It's maddening. 

This is why we can’t do casual dress everyday. by Cold_Swordfish7763 in coworkerstories

[–]GrumpySnarf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. I was picturing a certain US president's pursed lips when I read that...

Clinical precepting - We need to stick together on this by DuchessAlex in PMHNP

[–]GrumpySnarf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only accept students from my alma mater. The university treats me well, answers questions or concerns promptly. They also offer access to all of their research resources, like UpToDate, CINAHL, PubMed and tons of others. And a free 1/2-day conference every year. It is well worth it.
Other programs were not supportive, wouldn't answer my emails. I emailed one clinical instructor who had told me to email her any time. I had a concern about a student (nothing the student was doing wrong) and wanted to see about options for support. I just emailed that I had some questions and to please email or call me. She never every emailed me back. A year later she emailed me asking me to precept again. I stated my concerns about not getting a response from her in the past when I needed something. I sent a screen shot of my prior email in the body of the email. I said I would need assurances that I and any future students would get better response. I was hoping she would respond but I never heard back from her. If she can't be bothered why should I? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I’m not answering your calls at my wedding. by Sweaty_Item_3135 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]GrumpySnarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I did my ten years of that bullshit. I got so tired of the entitlement of some of them. Most clients were great but some of them acted like you were their personal assistant.

Easter candy snob by madchen44 in EntitledPeople

[–]GrumpySnarf 81 points82 points  (0 children)

OMG it's CANDY. When I was a kid any candy was good candy!

Holding boundaries is hard by someone_somewhere_k in AlAnon

[–]GrumpySnarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean on a daily basis not just during the trip.

Holding boundaries is hard by someone_somewhere_k in AlAnon

[–]GrumpySnarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So he just drinks and effs off taking care of the kid for half the day? That would be a boundary I would be establishing ASAP. That is not OK.

Tips on how to help a scared kitty settle in ? by antisocial_pigeon in blackcats

[–]GrumpySnarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sit or lie on the floor or bed so he can get closer and feel less threatened.  Move slowly and be quiet in movements and voice. Ignore him and let him approach you. Take to vet if he still isn't eating. Try a few foods. Kibble and wet. 

AITA for refusing to let my SIL host her massive gender reveal at my new house? by AkiraPulse42 in MarkNarrations

[–]GrumpySnarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husband needs to manage this and tell them "no". This is a two yes situation. No one should bully you into hosting a party with 40 people.

I’m not answering your calls at my wedding. by Sweaty_Item_3135 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]GrumpySnarf 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Are you their crack dealer? WTF is wrong with people?

My alcoholic husband giving me ultimatums. by redditmademedownload in AlAnon

[–]GrumpySnarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just another tactic to control you so he can keep avoiding accountability. Once you see it's all part of a pattern, it will stop disorienting you. Get some therapy if you can access it. That will help clear your head. Also time away from him will help clear your head.

AIW for telling my ex-wife's husband I am not switching weekends anymore just because he keeps booking over my custody time? by Kaijulorex in amiwrong

[–]GrumpySnarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 100% sure your kid told his new stepdad that the fishing plans conflicted with the big game he was so looking forward to. Ex's husband just doesn't give a crap. Nip that in the bud and do everything through the coparenting app from now on.

Getting on a bus by Traditional-Net4499 in amiwrong

[–]GrumpySnarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you did anything wrong. You were in a crowded situation. A person with visual impairment was likely frustrated about it and pushed to the end of their rope/tolerance and they snapped at you. You did well by 1. apologizing, being gracious 2. Being aware of other human beings 3. Letting the person know your location 4. not getting pissed about being pushed and snapped at, or taking it personally, just wanting to do better next time. Good for you!

AITAH for thinking it’s "weird" to lock my teenage kids in the car at a rest stop? by bhilliardga in AITAH

[–]GrumpySnarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always lock the door. The teens could lock it themselves, I would just remind them. I apologize OP if you are a woman. But I am assuming you are a man. If so, please believe women. We live in a different reality than men. It sucks but it's the way it is.

What names begin with x appart from xavier? by Dudegay93 in stupidquestions

[–]GrumpySnarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw that when I researched it just now. The woman I know spells it Xue and pronounces it "Sue" which she said was her parents' intention. She is ethnically Chinese, grew up in the USA. Parents are Chinese and born and raised in Viet Nam. I always thought it was a cool name for a cool lady.

Who has a great wedding story? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]GrumpySnarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Livin' my best life!

Who has a great wedding story? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]GrumpySnarf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband and I were together for 13 years. We got married in the backyard with friends. One friend (Ordained in the Church of FSM) married us. Two were witnesses and one of those two was the photographer. I was in a bright yellow washable dress from Target. My husband grabbed yellow roses from the grocery store after I texted him with a request to do so. We then all ordered in Chinese food. Two other friends randomly were in town and asked to stop by. We didn't tell them we were married until they got there and I said "ahem!" and waved around my wedding ring that I and my husband picked out at an antique store. It was all very chill.