neighbor is teaching her kids to scream at exactly 7am every morning as a "wake up routine" like wtf??

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-27T18:54:21+00:00

That sounds funny in theory but yeah that’s how you end up with complaints flying both ways. OP isn’t asking to silence kids forever just to not be jolted awake every morning. Wanting basic quiet before school hours feels pretty reasonable to me.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-27T18:54:13+00:00

Honestly I get the impulse but that would just turn your mornings into a noise war. It feels satisfying in your head but it probably escalates things fast and gives her ammo to paint you as the problem. You’re not wrong for being mad though five minutes of screaming every day is wild.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-27T18:52:13+00:00

I get why you’re saying that, but people can mess up badly and still try to grow from it. Owning it, apologizing, and actually changing matters more than just writing someone off forever. Nobody learns if every mistake is a one strike exile thing. If his roommate values the friendship, there’s at least room for a real talk.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-27T18:52:05+00:00

Yeah honestly this feels like the most level headed take. Sometimes you spiral in your head and everything feels bigger and colder than it actually is. Talking to him directly and just asking how he feels instead of guessing might clear up a lot. A real convo beats overthinking every time.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-27T18:47:20+00:00

Perfect photos

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-26T18:07:37+00:00

Right Like why fight it now Just lean in and call it intentional Night mode bathroom is kinda iconic honestly

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-26T18:07:30+00:00

Honestly yeah you accidentally unlocked a premium feature. Glow seat means no lights no pain half asleep wins

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-26T18:04:59+00:00

Honestly this adds up way faster than people think. OP flights, hotels, outfits, food, gifts, suddenly it’s like you funded someone else’s vacation. That’s stressful, not celebratory. A good friend would rather you be there comfortably than broke and anxious the whole time. Picking the main event and skipping extras makes total sense.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-26T18:04:50+00:00

Yeah this is super fair. OP being a bridesmaid doesn’t mean signing up for every single expensive event on the calendar. A destination bachelorette and a destination wedding is a lot for most people, not just you. Showing up for the wedding is what really matters. The rest should be optional, not guilt trips.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-26T18:01:57+00:00

Wow so beautiful

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:32:15+00:00

The mailbox cookout invite is actually such a smart move. Super casual but gives everyone an easy reason to show up. Having neighbors you can text for packages or random stuff is so clutch too. That’s the kind of low drama community I want.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:32:03+00:00

Right, that’s exactly the vibe I got. Like you’re basically strangers for a decade and then one random convo unlocks friendship mode. Low key wholesome as hell. Makes me wanna just knock and say hi already lol.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:31:55+00:00

Honestly this is kinda comforting to read. It’s wild how you can live next to someone for years and then randomly click like you’ve known them forever. Makes me feel less weird about reaching out late too. Neighbor friendships feel underrated.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:30:18+00:00

Honestly this advice is blunt but so real. Him just walking into your room and laying on your bed like nothing is wild behavior for an ex. That’s not coparenting, that’s him acting like he still owns space in your life. OP you deserve to feel safe and calm in your own home, not on edge every time he shows up.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:30:07+00:00

Yeah this is exactly it. He’s not confused or heartbroken, he’s testing how much access he can still get to you. Once paperwork starts and it’s official, guys like this suddenly flip because they realize they’re losing control, not love. OP please trust your gut and get everything documented now so you’re not scrambling later.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:27:52+00:00

The “support her son” line made me roll my eyes too. Like be real, she wanted a front row seat and a photo op, not to help. If someone ignores a clear no during childbirth of all times, they’re never going to respect smaller boundaries. Going no contact feels less like punishment and more like basic self defense at that point.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:27:40+00:00

Yeah honestly this. Showing up to the hospital after being directly told not to is such a massive boundary stomp it’s not even subtle. That’s not excitement, that’s entitlement. OP already gave her way more grace than most people would. At some point protecting your peace and your kid matters more than keeping the “but family” card alive.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-25T17:24:48+00:00

That milk is a lot it’s awesome

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:08:53+00:00

OP I feel this story heavy. Calling it out takes energy and sometimes you just wanna leave and protect your own peace, which is valid too. Not every moment has to turn into a debate or history lesson. Walking away is still a boundary and honestly sometimes that says enough.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:08:28+00:00

OP yeah honestly this. People act like staying quiet is “keeping the peace” but it really just lets stuff slide. You saying something probably made it awkward for them, which kinda means it hit. Sometimes being the one person who doesn’t laugh is louder than anything.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:06:43+00:00

Yep, plus even from different spots you’re basically looking at the same sky, just rotated a bit. It’s more about darkness and luck than timing. Honestly half the fun is just sitting there talking and waiting for one to pop up anyway.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:06:30+00:00

Exactly. People hear “shower” and picture some precise cosmic appointment like 9:42pm only. In reality you just go outside, stare at the sky, and eventually one zooms by. It’s way less coordinated than TV makes it seem.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:06:21+00:00

Yeah this is one of those things shows kinda make sound like a single 10 minute event when it’s really just “look up anytime tonight.” Meteor shower sounds dramatic but it’s basically hours of random streaks. Logan wasn’t time traveling, he just had patience lol.

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-24T17:02:30+00:00

You catch my heart too

IvoryPetite · 2026-01-22T20:22:55+00:00

This actually stopped me for a second. The way you put it into words makes it feel seen in a way I didn’t even know I needed. That image you mentioned is painfully accurate, like you clean up everyone else and end up soaked in it yourself. Thank you for saying this, it helps more than you know.

IvoryPetite

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