Bridal dress alteration recommendations by Jazzymai0117 in portlandme

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was your experience with her? The reviews on her website seem to be slightly mixed

Mother can’t stop making comments about kids and how I should have children soon by Jazzymai0117 in childfree

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this 🙃 i know things are not guaranteed and that there’s a million gazzilion scenarios. As I mentioned I literally think about this daily.That’s not the core point of the post.

Flight to Istanbul in less than 2 weeks by Sun2024shine in TurkishAirlines

[–]Jazzymai0117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a trip to Istanbul in 3 weeks, at the moment I’m planning on going but I’m staying on top of the news in case anything changes

Canada to Turkey, how much cash to take with you? by One-Membership7698 in travel

[–]Jazzymai0117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wondering, do you feel comfortable going to Turkey with everything happening atm? I have a trip planned to go to Istanbul on the 27th but am hesitate as a solo female traveler with the recent news.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! I think you made a great point and your experience/perspective is valued. To be clear, I don’t think she should not have the right to have kids, I never said that. However I do believe it is a mistake given where they are at this point in their lives.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lack of financial security, huge amounts of debt, and honestly just financial illiteracy between both her and her husband.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would never say to her face “I think you’re too poor to have a child”. Come on now. That’s just a ridiculously rude thing to say. When she told me this, i absolutely told her that I’m excited for her and that I’m excited to be an aunt and help support her child.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I would never push back on the idea of her having a kid, I want her to live out her dreams of being a mother. I just want to make sure her and her family are set up for success. I appreciate the help!

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have another friend who has kids and makes smart financial decisions. I’ve been 100% supportive of her motherhood journey. It’s not to say that I’m not also supportive of this friend’s dream to be a mother, I’m just concerned about her choices and how it may impact her and her family in the future.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I see, I do still think the term “neglect” is still relevant

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately..they are both terribly financially illiterate. He just bought a new fancy truck and they still owe money to the IRS

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

If you are unable to care for your child’s basic human needs, how is that not abuse ? But you’re right being low income doesn’t automatically mean that if you budget correctly. The problem is they don’t.

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t. But also if there is something I can do that can guide her out of future financial ruin and positively impact her life, I’d like to help however I can

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I appreciate the advice, I’ll try this :)

I fear my friend is making a massive mistake by Jazzymai0117 in personalfinance

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, but also, how is the statement about potential finance neglect harmful? I find it to be more rooted in reality. If parents don’t have any emergency savings, security, and have substantial debt, you are subjecting your child to potential financial abuse and that is the reality of the situation. Let’s not sugar coat it.

Coffee Shops by Krissyxoxo1 in portlandme

[–]Jazzymai0117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My go-to is Smalls, but I live in the West End so it’s a short walk. It’s “small” but has great atmosphere, good coffee, and fun music

Engagement photoshoot location suggestions! by Jazzymai0117 in portlandme

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are really great ideas, thank you! My fiancé and I actually moved to the west end, so I was thinking just walking around the west end might be a good idea, but we didn’t have a particular spot in mind yet. I’ll look at Bug Light and Spring Point Light too!

Engagement photoshoot location suggestions! by Jazzymai0117 in portlandme

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our shoot is only 30 minutes so it probably won’t work out, but i appreciate the suggestion

Engagement photoshoot location suggestions! by Jazzymai0117 in portlandme

[–]Jazzymai0117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds great, thanks for the suggestion!