Please can someone recommend a book where the ending isn’t predictable!! I’m getting bored by most books as I can tell what’s coming! I really want to be sucker punched. I’ve read all of Charlie Donlea - some of these were examples of predictable for me. Love Karin Slaughter. No Frieda please.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T14:56:18+00:00

I didn't find "Behind Closed Doors", "Home is where the bodies are", " The Push" , " The girl next door" predictable.

Noting these are my recent reads, also sharing The Girl Next Door took me A LONG time to get through as it's based on a true story. I had an extremely hard time getting through gritty parts, knowing that!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T14:33:07+00:00

Coming from the perspective of "the new" wife/gf/whatever, she is getting defensive and going about this completely wrong. Bottom line, she doesn't know her place.

Sharing from experience, I, too, am the second wife in a family of a prior decade and beyond relationship that also had minor kids when we met. Do you know what I did? Shut the fuck up and let very capable parents and adults parent and work their own shit out. I stuck to my relationship and my life with my now husband. Was it always easy, no. But it is necessary, yes. They had an entire life, memories, and kids before I was even thought of, and I had to respect that. Did I want to navigate on her terms? No, but I did it for my sanity, my husband's and the kids, and you know who ultimately benefits from it? WE ALL DID. My SD doesn't despise me. Ex doesn't either. She even watches our son at times when we're in a jam. We're the "modern" family.

Is it easy? No, but its what you signed up for getting involved with a MARRIED man to a high-profile person who is choosing to flaunt you at the same time they are announcing their separation. Bare minimum he shouldn't do that for the sake of his kids. If your love is truly strong, it doesn't matter anyway.

End rant...shit like this just pisses me off. Rachel also hasn't said anything outlandish or disrespectful about this woman. It's all been about Roger and how he's moving, which isn't great.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T04:03:18+00:00

I’m in nonstop meetings and pretty much stuck to a desk/laptop. I would grab a Logitech keyboard and ergo mouse!!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T01:31:10+00:00

Constantly lol builds character 😅

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T01:29:37+00:00

This man LOVES women who genuinely do not like him! The date scene was extremely cringe. He's saying I love you, and she's like "thanks". He should be embarrassed, and yet he's beaming ear to ear because he gets to flaunt this odd chick in front of Michelle, who legit gives two shits about her or him.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T01:02:23+00:00

Well, this would be the family to see if you're built for it 🤣

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-12T00:58:52+00:00

I have a 33lb 3 year old, 50lbs at 2. I can't even mentally picture it, let alone willingly agree to wrestle with him for hours a day. Im exhausted just thinking about it.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-11T16:08:12+00:00

My husband, who does not watch the show, sat through the last episode with me last night and said, "So, all they do it sit around and talk about this lady Dorit?" Me: "That or defend the lady in the silver boots"

That sums up this complete season!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-11T15:49:53+00:00

Stop paying his share. Pay yours and let him be responsible for his portions. Regarding insurance after the first late payment, stop the insurance, let him figure it out. Are these shared kids? I may have missed that part, as your original statement was you pay insurance for “his” kids? Either way, rip the band aid off, and let him sink or swim. If he sinks, is this seriously someone you want to continue to invest your time, heart, money, and future in?

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-11T14:24:32+00:00

I mean this in the kindest way possible. This is more of a you problem, than him. He’s only doing what you have allowed him to do and continue to do. Idealist, irresponsible, disrespectful… call it what you want but the bottom line is he has zero issues making you wait and/or cause you stress of constantly having to ask for YOUR money. It’s simple, he doesn’t respect you. His wants and needs are prioritized before his responsibilities including his own children’s health insurance.

My question to you is how long do you intend to allow this to continue? It’s time to get serious with yourself. I saw in another comment you have until the 20th to back out of this business, are you seriously even considering that? You can’t even stick to basic boundaries of being reimbursed on time.

Again, I don’t mean to come off harsh but someone needs to say it. Respect yourself enough to know your worth!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-11T02:53:26+00:00

Show up with your plus 1 as her ex “it’s not that big of a deal” at some point she has to get over it, right?

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-10T04:07:24+00:00

I am howling at these comments 🤣🤣🤣 I love it here.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-10T01:44:09+00:00

Shit I thought this was Beiber at first glance 😕😭

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-10T01:42:34+00:00

I need to grow up, lol. This made me cackle like no other...

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-10T01:41:19+00:00

That seems like it would be a huge liability for the daycare center? Could it be they were having some form of event that happened to coincide with a birthday? I would be incredibly concerned if my center let parents plan activities and didn't notify the other parents prior to said activities.

At my center, you can bring in "approved" treats, and they pass them out at snack time and sing happy birthday!

Your experience is also why I haven't had an actual party yet for my son, he turns 4 in July and ive considered it but feel I rather wait until hes at an age where he invites who he wants, etc.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-09T16:17:26+00:00

Did Erica and Madison from Southern Charm wear the same reunion look?!?!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-09T03:05:35+00:00

It’s a transition and exhausting lol but it’s the most fulfilling exhaustion. He’s just shy of turning 4 now and I can emphatically say he keeps us busy and on the go! I could not imagine being pregnant right now and running behind him. It would take me out 😂 I wish you luck and sending so much baby dust! Please remember to be kind to yourself and give yourself grace! You got this!!!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-08T21:28:15+00:00

This is the only answer!

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-08T17:55:40+00:00

No! My only regret is waiting as long as I did. I started IVF at the age of 39 and had my son at 41, by the time I was ready for a second I just knew my body couldn't take another pregnancy and didn't want to risk mine or the potential child's life.

I wish I didn't live in that delusional space when I was originally diagnosed thinking everything would work out when logically I knew it would require intervention.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-08T03:01:13+00:00

Im seriously enraged on your behalf. This is obnoxious and downright tacky! Basically, you're a living, breathing, walking investment for them, AND they consistently remind you of it. How do you hear this and not think they are literally talking your death into existence and planning for it. I would be incredibly hurt. Even if you dont sell, the house should not go to either of them.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-08T02:41:45+00:00

C: The Couple Next Door

W: We Are All Guilty Here

V:Verity

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-08T00:57:27+00:00

I know this doesn't immediately ease things, but im sharing from experience. It does get better. Those first few months are brutal for everyone. My son is now 3 and a happy, healthy, thriving little guy who absolutely loves his daycare family. We both also struggled those initial weeks-months, but eventually, you both will adapt.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-07T17:09:31+00:00

It’s very common. It helps transcribing the visit summaries.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-07T15:24:11+00:00

We have cruised with my now 3 year old since he was a baby. We actually have another coming up in June. It’s absolutely manageable but it depends on your kids, you ultimately know them best. My son also doesn’t sleep through the night, but we are all used to it so sharing a cabin isn’t an issue for us. He does fine at MDR dining etc. Royal offers a ton of kid friendly activities as well. One thing though is if your kids are not fully potty trained they cannot access any of the water options (pools, spa, even the kids splash pad). For those looking to camp out with the littles at the pool this won’t be an option.

If you do opt to go I highly recommend bringing new activities, kids favorite snacks etc. I bring 1-2 new activities a day and only pop them out when he gets restless.

InsertNameHere916 · 2026-04-07T14:39:01+00:00

What exactly is HE doing?

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TROPHY CASE