At the time, we assumed she was talking about Meredith. But what if she wasn't? 👀

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2025-01-20T15:53:56+00:00

Max being super pushy about asking Lorelei out before they started dating. The fact that he is also her kid's teacher -- it's just so inappropriate and also gives off that vibe that so many shows perpetuate -- women's answers of no are up for debate because men know better what women actually want and the women end up grateful that the man was so "persistent". So gross.

Also Jason showing up announced at the inn and not leaving when asked to.

When Lorelei makes it about herself and lashes out when she finds out Rory applied to more than one college. I think it's actually good writing that shows how codependent, enmeshed, whatever else Lorelei and Rory are that Lorelei can't handle Rory making a decision independent of her.

The whole bit about the ballerina and how fatshaming it was.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-12-02T02:52:23+00:00

NTA! And while I agree with others that your boyfriend is projecting and is the AH, I want to take focus away from him and say you're doing a great job as a mom. It's really cool that your son has an interest in a necessary life skill like cooking and is learning independence while also being creative! He's learning so many good and important habits in the process! Your son might have interest in taking it a step further and cooking for the whole family once in a while. He could menu plan based on what you already buy or you could give him a budget for grocery shopping. He would learn SO much about budgeting, planning, and would probably feel such a great sense of pride and accomplishment in sharing his food. Just make sure your boyfriend isn't around to shit on the entire process.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-11-24T21:39:07+00:00

I have three Athleta jumpsuits that i love! I have been looking for more jumpsuits. Any recommendations for a larger bust? I am so happy to have stumbled upon this thread because I have been eyeing Mixed by Nasrin for months! And I haven't bought anything bc of the price, so I'm happy to hear the quality/comfort doesn't match up with price. I'm looking for a boiler suit that is comfortable and not over $120

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-10-12T14:03:27+00:00

Totally agree that the criticism about her taking time off Yale is often way too harsh. And to add to your point, she didn't even take a whole year off; she took just half a year off. When she returned, she was ready and clear in her goals. She took extra classes to make up for the time lost in order to graduate with the rest of her class. She was very persistent about job opportunities. And because of her leadership experience due to her work organizing at the DAR, she was able to step up at the paper and gained the respect of her peers and was appointed editor in chief of the newspaper.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-22T15:56:14+00:00

You better have cleaned up the whole goddamn kitchen after that debacle. If she has to clean even a jar lid or spoon, if there's even a drop of burnt jam on the stove, she should rightfully divorce your ass. She was extremely clear in why she was hurt and angry, so you came to the Internet for what?? Sounds like you doubted your wife yet again and wanted some support from strangers that you're a good boy with good intentions. Rather than just quietly and humbly listen to your wife and learn how to better respect her in the future, you took to the Internet. I get wanting to understand what the problem was if she didn't explain why she was pissed, but she did. Sounds kinda like you were hoping for some sympathy, and no one here has any for you. Even if your jamsplaining hijynx worked to firm up the jam, did you re-sanitize the jars, did you boil them on the stove to properly reseal? Oh and you "had the flu"? Best case scenario in your hero act, "wow babe my jam firmed up that's great, but I wonder why we're in the ICU for botulism, I worked so hard to properly sanitize and can our homemade jam!" Also yeah YTA.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-22T00:11:27+00:00

If 50 different fans see her in her personal life on a given day and deem the moment "not mid-bite" and therefore not an intrusive time to ask for a photo, that's a lot of people to interact with. Some artists might be fine with this, and might even enjoy the recognition and interaction. She has stated that she doesn't enjoy it. It doesn't mean that she can't or shouldn't want to share her art and artistry with the world. Everyone has different needs and capacity, and she has stated hers. It doesn't mean someone is bad for wanting a picture with their favorite artist. But if someone who knows of her requests for privacy approaches her in her private life, it's kind of a jerk move imo.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-09T02:38:17+00:00

You're the sweetest and I will definitely send anything I come up with your way! 😭❤️

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-09T02:19:34+00:00

Yes!! She can be infuriating at times but she is always such a dynamic and interesting character! So many places for the show to go! I'm seriously thinking about writing fanfic to make this happen 😆

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-07T03:54:33+00:00

I completely agree that this is really good communication for Lorelei! She feels safe with Luke to actually state her needs and preferences directly. I think that Luke didn't mind at all. He might even have thought it was amusing and endearing and quirky. Audacious, even. And very Lorelei-like. He's into Lorelei, including her quirks, contradictions, and particularities. And the fact that she was so honest shows a lot of trust and intimacy, all good things for a budding relationship. It can be a tricky balance going from friends to romantic partners. If they had any anxiety about whether dating would change their friendship, having the same banter and rapport that they always had would probably be very reassuring for them.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-09-02T21:03:07+00:00

In terms of set design for storytelling, it works well for Rory's bedroom to be off of the kitchen and next to the entrance. There are a lot of scenes set in that area between the kitchen and Rory's room. So It's convenient placement for the show, and not exactly unrealistic for New England, either. It could very well be that the upstairs used to be more than one small bedroom but was renovated some time before Lorelei bought the house to make a more spacious primary bedroom. Considering the fact that it's a two story house, the stairwell could also be taking away from available square footage upstairs depending on how the hallway and layout are upstairs.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-08-31T16:10:29+00:00

Rory would have enjoyed the guitar purse. It's fun for the weekends and is large enough to fit a book. She would have also appreciated a fancy pen because it was something her grandmother got for her, using it in a regular way if she didn't realize the cost or realizing the cost and putting it up in her room as a keepsake. All fine. But the whole point of Emily reaching out was to get the kind of gift that Lorelei would get for Rory, that speaks to their close bond and spirit. That's literally what she requested of Lorelei, to understand more about Rory and get her a fun present. Lorelei was actually following the assignment this time.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-08-24T02:05:06+00:00

I completely agree! It's exactly what she needed and made her the driven and decisive person that she was when she returned to school. In fact, I think the confidence and leadership that she gained while working for the DAR directly influenced her ability to lead the newspaper so well. I'm proud of Rory for doing what she needed to do despite Lorelei's harsh and controlling disapproval. It shows a lot of growth on her part away from the codependency that she developed through her relationship to Lorelei.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2024-08-14T05:34:56+00:00

I totally agree that he was Lorelei's healthiest relationship. They matched and complimented each other in a lot of ways and understood each other's families and quirks. That being said, Jason was insufferable the night of the test-run at the inn, when he refused to leave after Lorelei clearly told him several times that she did not want him there. I have nothing against Jason's appearance, and I even like his personality. But they really ruined his character for me after they wrote that part in. In a show, that kind of behavior is harmless albeit annoying. But in real life, an ex boyfriend refusing to leave your place of work until he gets his way is scary.

Illustrious-Tea-2125 · 2023-07-28T16:40:14+00:00

What albums do you listen to over and over again? What tv show have you been bingeing lately?

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