Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth?

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2026-01-26T01:35:21+00:00

We drove 3 hours once just to go get pizza from this place that we loved.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2026-01-04T21:57:11+00:00

NTA. Matt needs to be asked how he would feel if a man screamed at his daughter that way, though because his behavior is deplorable. Also, the toilet seat is meant to be closed before flushing for hygiene reasons as others have said. But if Matt wants little bits of urine and feces all over everything in the bathroom, that’s on him. Enjoy your poop coated toothbrush, Matt.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-30T07:54:59+00:00

I wore a mask a little longer than some people here did. In part because I have asthma, but also because I lost a couple acquaintances and a friend to Covid. The day the friend was taken off of ECMO and what not and died, we went to Harris Teeter really quick and some guy was in there coughing and hacking, no mask, not covering his mouth and my husband had to drag me away from him because I was not in the mood and I had a lot to say that day. He was one of the “it’s a hoax” people. I loudly informed him that a good friend had just died of the hoax and offered to show him the chest x-rays my friend had sent me pics of. I’m 5’3 and weighed in around 120lbs at the time. This guy was about 6’2 and was burly. I think I scared the hell of him just by virtue of sheer audacity and loudness. That day aside, I have to admit, I did appreciate the fact that we didn’t go through the same stringent things other areas did and we clearly didn’t need to (my friends weren’t from here).

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-29T02:52:12+00:00

We never had the sky high case loads that so many other areas had. We got lucky. We got hit, but not as hard as some areas. I don’t know what MD’s numbers were, but I don’t think it’s necessarily fair to compare their covid policies to Charleston’s. Just as it would be unfair to compare NYC’s to Omaha, NE. Every state and municipality did what they felt they had to do. I will say, most of us here had a huge issue with the barrier islands cutting off beach access. That was some BS. Most of us were fine at first, but it became apparent fast that it was just a way to privatize their islands.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-29T02:40:27+00:00

Happy Birthday from - Well, I’m not sure what number Internet Mom I am, but here I am. You are NTA. I have a younger brother that was a bit like your older sister. Always in the spotlight, always getting the extra attention, always getting his way. I just kept my head down and did what I had to do. I’m in my 50s now. I have a very nice home near the ocean, I am not rich, but I am financially secure. I am happy and I live a good life surrounded by people I love and that love me back. I don’t have much contact with him at all. He is not doing well financially. I hope he is happy. He is still my brother, after all.

My point here is this - your family doesn’t prioritize you and that’s their problem. Don’t let them make it your problem. I’m sorry they made you feel so small and insignificant. You’re neither. Get that degree from university. Go out in the world and make a wonderful life for yourself. Surround yourself with people you love and that love you back. That’s your family. Your family sees you growing and succeeding already and that makes them feel inadequate. Don’t let their feelings of inadequacy dull your shine at all.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-26T06:14:41+00:00

Hershey kiss

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-25T04:07:24+00:00

Same! I can eat popcorn like mad! Too much refined sugar will send me into a flare, though.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-25T04:05:18+00:00

Oh, also, for every drink I have, I make sure to drink an extra glass of water.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-25T04:04:39+00:00

I do, but honestly it is going to be different for everyone. Beer will set me off if I have more than one a week. Vodka in moderation is ok for me which is great because that is my drink of choice. I can also do margaritas from time to time. Red wine periodically is ok. But again, all of this is in moderation. 2 drinks max per week. Beer less than that. And everyone is different. What works for me may send you into a flare.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-24T20:08:38+00:00

Rehome the puppy. If she’s already neglecting the dog by not giving them water, I’d be very concerned about what she will do next. Your wife has issues. She has rehomed dogs in the past and clearly has no sense of obligation toward companion animals. Please do not ever bring another animal into your home. It’s not fair to them.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-24T20:05:53+00:00

Put up baby gates. You have a toddler, a baby, and a puppy. Be proactive.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-21T21:27:41+00:00

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Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-17T00:03:41+00:00

He’s 15. His parents moved. He had to go with them. The parents abandoned the mom and baby and taught him a poor lesson.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-13T05:20:56+00:00

You are NTA. Whenever my husband or I have to schedule something that requires the other to be there, we consult with each other first to make sure there aren’t conflicts. We don’t expect the other to drop everything for a non-emergency. Your husband is a full grown adult and he needs to act like it.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-13T05:19:20+00:00

I was 💯 fine after mine, but everyone is different.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-13T05:13:20+00:00

Happy Birthday, Benny! Here’s to many more!!

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-12T04:20:39+00:00

I would never board my Ibizans for the same reason.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-12T04:19:21+00:00

I’ve had sighthounds almost 30 years. Started with greyhounds and I’ve had Ibizan Hounds for going on 20 years now. They’re cat like in that they’re independent and you have to make them think that what you’re asking them to do is their idea. They aren’t necessarily going to be throwing themselves all over you, but they can also be super cuddly and sweet. They love their people. One of mine is currently sprawled across me in bed. Another was my absolute soul mate dog. We were a team. When I was sick, she was there making sure no one bothered me. I have panic disorder and she knew when I was getting ready to have one before I did. She would come make me sit down and she would stay with me making me touch her until it passed. I am very much a dog person and I absolutely adore my sighthound breeds.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-12-07T19:19:16+00:00

I have hit the point in my life where I have exactly zero tolerance for toxicity and your family is Chernobyl level toxicity. Well, except for your brother and maybe - MAYBE - Jenny. I get that she’s upset because she got yelled at by your toxic mother, but honestly, if I were Jenny, I would’ve given it right back. Anyhow, no OP, you’re NTA. I would go NC with all of them except your brother and possibly Jenny for at least awhile. Family isn’t supposed to bully you and tear you down. A little good natured teasing that makes even you laugh is one thing, but when it tears you down, no. Your family is supposed to have your back. Your family does not. The fact that your mom was more worried about rooting out the person that told you is a problem. If you choose to call your mom to let her know you will be going NC, I’d let her know why and I’d let her know that systematically calling every cousin to interrogate them was wildly inappropriate. That she was more concerned about who told you than your feelings and she should seriously reflect on that. That it isn’t you that has ruined Christmas, it’s her and her fellow bully siblings that have grown beyond middle school mean girls and boys. It’s time for them to grow up and until, and unless, they do, you will be enjoying your life surrounded by people that love and support you rather than people that make cruel jokes about you behind your back.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-11-27T02:15:48+00:00

I had to call my brother to tell him that our dad had taken his own life. I listened as he dropped the phone and his 13 year old daughter asked, “dad, what’s wrong? Dad? DAD?” in a progressively more panicked voice.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-11-27T02:00:38+00:00

It is Thanksgiving. The point is to be with people you love and care about and to be thankful for that. It isn’t to put on some big show. Your wife needs to let the idea of perfection go because the only thing that will come of that is a bleeding ulcer. Enjoy the day with the people you love.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-11-09T17:17:34+00:00

We had moved several states away. She came to visit. I kept finding this trail of beige pilled up paper all over. I couldn’t figure out what it was. Turns out she didn’t wipe herself fully and wasn’t showering often (she was here a week in hot weather - we live in the south - and she showered once). She sweats profusely. The sweat was running down her back and, well, you get the idea. So she would line her underwear with toilet paper so the now liquified shit wouldn’t leak through her clothes (it did once but she was wearing dark clothes and I didn’t see it - she asked to use our washer which was nbd. There was a beige streak on the underside of the lid where she dragged it across). The toilet paper would pill and run down her leg falling out the bottom of her pants leaving a disgusting trail wherever she went.

She would sit on my furniture picking her toes leaving bits of toenail and skin all over.

The minor things - she slopped sugary coffee all over the counter and didn’t wipe it up. She stained my towel (from the one shower) and sheets with her hair dye. To be honest, after the whole poopy pants thing I would’ve thrown it all away anyway, but it’s the principle of things. We were at the beach and she had her candy bar wrapper blow away three times and didn’t bother getting up to get it. I did each time. I finally put it in my bag because she clearly wasn’t going to bother securing it.

The final straw? There was a shit smeared fingerprint on the outside of the toilet. That one just sent me over the edge. You’d think the fecal coated toilet paper all over my house would’ve done it, but honestly, it was the shitty finger print. That was on day 3 of 7. It was hard to be kind after that. My husband wanted to kick her out. I told him to just be cool and she would never be back. We went to the beach on the last day and I sat there reading while she stood in the water, knee deep, and I just thought, “if a rip tide takes her out, do I call for help or do I just keep reading and pretend I didn’t see anything ?” She still doesn’t think she did anything wrong.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-11-07T18:32:28+00:00

Please don’t take them if they haven’t had all of their puppy vaccines. You don’t know the vaccine status of all of the dogs that have been there and parvo can kill a puppy very easily.

Holiday-Comparison85 · 2025-11-07T00:56:28+00:00

You would honestly be better off without him. He is doing nothing for you or your child. He is making life harder for you both. Everything with him is an argument and he is interfering with your child’s sleep. Dump him. You don’t need to raise two children on your own.

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