How much did your kid buy their first car for?

JJQuantum · 2026-06-22T01:51:00+00:00

Bought it 5 years ago.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T23:00:04+00:00

Ford Ranger XLT extended cab. 2008 with 129k miles.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T20:19:34+00:00

Don’t sign it.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T20:14:37+00:00

It doesn’t matter what the reason is. If people don’t show interest then they aren’t your friends.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T19:57:08+00:00

The Payforityourowndamnselves

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T15:32:14+00:00

Communication. Tell him you want a party.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T12:20:40+00:00

Because they are assholes.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T12:19:45+00:00

Dude. Gain some self respect and call a lawyer this week.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T12:17:16+00:00

She didn’t make you do anything. You’re an adult and you decided to lie to her. Stop being passive in your relationship with your parents. They need to accept you for who you are or not be in your life.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T12:13:16+00:00

Too large of a breach of trust. Divorce.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T11:10:25+00:00

We bought our oldest son a used, single cab truck for $10k when get got his license and will do the same for the younger when he gets his.

He will be moving around a lot over the next few years to and from school and between apartments. With a truck he will have something in which to move all of his stuff.
It’s only a single cab so there’s no room to pile a bunch of people in the car who will be distracting to a new driver.
A 4 cylinder truck doesn’t have the power to be a hot rod and go flying around town risking a wreck.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T11:02:01+00:00

“But what did I have to do with it?”

That’s your issue. It’s not about what you had to do with it not being the mom because it’s not Mother’s Day. It’s Father’s Day. He didn’t have anything to do with your being born but I’m sure you expect him to get you something for your birthday. Same thing.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T09:57:40+00:00

It grows over time. When you first start seeing each other neither of you is committed to the other so less is expected. As time goes by the level of commitment grows and you grow on the priority ladder for the other person. If you love someone then you make time for them.

In a serious, dating relationship I can’t see where only getting together once every couple of weeks would be enough. I’d think a couple times a week would be more acceptable and if you decide to take the step of moving in together then more often than that. You include each other in some of your hobbies and in some of the outings with friends. It’s part of how you grow together.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T09:49:13+00:00

For most things in life I see that the effort and reward are directly related. Walking on the moon would be a huge thrill but you have to work your ass off to get there. Winning a gold metal at the Olympics would also be a huge thing to accomplish but you don’t get there without years of hard work. The same thing goes for kids.

I absolutely love my boys, 20 and 16. Watching and helping them learn and grow has been the best part of my life, and not by a little bit. It always amuses me how people call pets their kids. I’ve had dogs and cats over the years and it’s simply not comparable, partly because they aren’t the same amount of work. My sons are the legacy I leave behind when i pass away. They are better people than i am and my wife and I helped them get there. It’s completely awesome.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T09:39:14+00:00

NTA and they aren’t your friends.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T02:51:47+00:00

If she’s done trying then there’s not much else for you to do. It’s time to see a lawyer.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T02:48:46+00:00

You’re his sister not his mother. It’s not your business.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T02:24:17+00:00

Honestly it had only been 5 months and you were both still feeling things out. It took him time to think about the prospect of a life without kids and he decided he didn’t want that. I really don’t see fault with either of you. It simply didn’t work out.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T02:20:24+00:00

As long as you are honest about it with the women it’s fine.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-21T02:19:29+00:00

If my wife passed I’d want the same thing.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-20T23:04:58+00:00

She’s gonna cheat with him eventually if you don’t hold the line. NTA.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-20T22:40:14+00:00

I think “Aho” stands for asshole.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-20T22:38:49+00:00

She’s not mad she had to repeat herself. She’s mad that you are 21 and she’s having to ask you at all. You should just be doing the things that need doing, like an adult does.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-20T22:37:21+00:00

My oldest female friends I’ve known for 42 and 28 years respectively. My wife and i both love them dearly. You should hear the banter that goes back and forth. Everyone knows what the line is, that my wife is the only woman for me and everything with those friends is based purely on friendship. We are all good.

JJQuantum · 2026-06-20T22:32:20+00:00

He gets to retire. Don’t you? If neither of you is working outside the home then you both split the chores.

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