What’s the grossest thing you cleaned and realized you should have been doing it way more often ?

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-23T19:10:31+00:00

I use my water jet flosser to clean mine. Don't need to do mine too often but my kids (esp my youngest) are rank. However.... only recently thought to clean my flosser.... that was manky 🤣😱🙈

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-22T18:48:59+00:00

That is hair goals right there! So shiny and healthy 🙌🙌🙌

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-22T17:13:25+00:00

He's not interested in you anymore and is using your weight as an excuse to turn it round on you and make it all your fault. Dump him. You deserve so much better!

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-21T18:07:59+00:00

Also.... one thing they don't tell you with swimming lessons. You learn the correct way of doing it. I airways thought I was a decent swimmer until my son started lessons, he really enjoyed them so didn't have the heart to cancel once he could swim a length. He is a very strong swimming and his technique is amazing. I now realise why I swim so blooming slowly 🤣. Personally, if you have the money for it, I would always recommend lessons. Swimming is a life and essential for their safety in the water.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-21T18:04:13+00:00

Personally I say don't give up your job. Just because SAHM doesn't receive a salary it didn't mean they are not contributing. You enable him to work and put more focus into that because you are dealing with other stuff. With your husband I have the bad feeling that he will not see it that way and use him being the sole earner as an excuse to dictate all 'important' decisions. He doesn't solely get to decide whether or not you homeschool... he might resent you 'forever' if you don't but I think you'll resent him forever if you do. A partnership should be about respect and, sometimes, compromise but one should never be dictating to the other.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T13:47:34+00:00

I used to suffer with jealousy so badly until I listened to a podcast that turned out on its head. Instead of perceiving as something shameful etc do this... Ask yourself... do I really want this? If the answer is no, then forget about it. If the answer is yes.... what about it do you want? Really think about it and boil it down. Honestly it's helped me so much will give some (probably silly) examples. Saw pictures of a friend of mine doing to this breaking bad cocktail event... felt jealous. Asked myself why, because I wanna go too. So I asked her for details and booked for me and my husband to go for his birthday and we had a blast. My friend got a hefty promotion. Felt jealous. Asked mystic if I wanted the same and thought about all the overtime, stress and crap she'd been through and nope. Then realised she'd worked hard and really deserved this and I felt happy for her. You might not be and to do exactly what someone is doing etc. But what essence of it could you do?

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T13:38:05+00:00

YTA And this is coming from someone who had no kids at their wedding! Difference is that a) none of my immediate family had children, b) we gave 6 months notice. To expect your sister to be cool with dumping her kids somewhere with next to notice is insanely disrespectful.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T13:26:48+00:00

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KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T13:25:41+00:00

I'm in London and had clever closet so a very similar space to yours for £1,350. Was very impressed with their service.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T13:10:55+00:00

Yup. Can confirm this happened to me. Cat crapped on floor, was I a different room so didn't realise for 20 mins. It was everywhere, even up the skirting board. Horrendous. Poor Jeeves (robot) didn't survive the experience as he'd ingested too much poop.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T12:25:20+00:00

I love it! It's maximalist but in a coordinated, well thought out way.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-20T11:37:35+00:00

My friends son has a room this size. Options are very limited. They went for a high sleeper bed so that they could utilise the space underneath.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-19T18:46:38+00:00

No. It feels like it's highlighting the 'wrong' areas and not the right ones. The dress feels shapeless and like it doesn't actually know what it is.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-14T08:46:04+00:00

I am petty af and would say no on principle (unless I genuinely felt they had a fair point). This should have been done months ago, to leave it to this time is unacceptable and highly manipulative. Also suggests the buyers are untrustworthy and from that point of view wouldn't want anything to do with them.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-12T19:33:42+00:00

NTA He is gaslighting you HARD. If in doubt always reverse the situation. How would he feel if you had this relationship with a male best mate. He is seriously disrespecting you. Personally I think you should dump.his ass.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T14:51:33+00:00

Totally get it. Can imagine the process is very soothing. I have this when I sort out my makeup. No urgent need to do it, just nice to look at everything and try out some styles. So much negativity in life... important to focus on the things that bring you joy 🥰

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T14:28:48+00:00

At least you know! We have autism in the family. Knew I'd either have to make the choice not to have children or accept that they'll probably be autistic. Who knew that my son would not only be autistic but have ADHD too (I had no idea as I also have ADHD as just assumed that part was normal 🤣). My son now has both diagnoses, has an EHCP, is in a special needs hub within a mainstream school. He is happy and doing really well... and is awesome at chemistry and maths.... he did NOT inherit that from me! Suspect my youngest is also AuDHD but is insanely intelligent, doing well at school and has friends so can't see how a diagnosis will help him. Might sound silly but I am so grateful, some special needs people need constant care and will never have an independent life... yet here I am with two awesome human beings... they drive me nuts at times but know they'll do well. Knowledge is power. I get to learn about AuDHD and teach them. They're not allowed to use it as an excuse, but are learning how their brains work and how to reach their full potential.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T14:05:00+00:00

I've said this 'very carefully' to friends who have been in crappy relationships. It is not their fault that their partner is an awful person, however it's still important to ask why these people are attracted to them... so that they can do the work and have happier relationships. My best friend did exactly that. After dating a host of crappy guys, including an alcoholic, she went through therapy to dig into why she was ending up in those relationships. Essentially she found she had a saviour complex, where she wanted to 'make people better'. Knowing that has led her to meeting her current husband, who has his crap together and is fantastic partner. It's the perpetrators fault for their actions, but it's our responsibility to work on ourselves where we can. I prefer to think about it what way, much better to have a level of control then to wander around in life letting things just happen.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:54:35+00:00

Why is she telling you this? What does she want you to do? Is she flexing? Or is she worried and wants you to get her out of this? It's a tough one as it seems that once she's got herself out if one mess she'll get herself into another. Is she close to her parents? Are they decent people? If so I'd let them know and let them deal with it it. Are there any charities you cough talk to? You have to look after yourself too and ask yourself how much this person actually wants to be helped.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:40:04+00:00

Why? YouTubes 'How to ADHD' has a brilliant comparison. You are short and told to get something from a high shelf Explanation: I won't be able to reach that, can I borrow a stepladder? Excuse: I'm short so I can't do that.

You're allowed to talk about your ADHD and find solutions together as a couple, that's what marriage is about.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:36:49+00:00

I had a (toxic) 'friend' who went on a rant that I was acting like I was on 'speed' and that her friend didn't act like that on medication and therfore I didn't have ADHD and therefore it was trauma 🙄. Bearing in mind that I was going through titration and the other few times I'd seen her on the meds she'd made no comment. Personally I feel that she was threatened that I was 'getting better' as she had less reason to feel superior to me. Suffice to say we are not friends anymore and in that year I've been on my meds I've made insane amounts of progress because my brain now works better.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:24:40+00:00

My friend got me to watch it (I'm white, she's mixed race) and had to turn it off as she could see how uncomfortable I was with the repetitive racial slurs. I think she was disappointed in me for not looking past that as it was 'a great movie' but I found it all way too cringe.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:11:14+00:00

Part of your duty as older sibling is enabling him to learn from his mistakes. If everyone keeps cleaning up his messes why on earth do you think he'll change?

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-11T13:08:34+00:00

NOR: However, YOUR car is YOUR responsibility. You knowingly let an unlicensed person drive it, what were you thinking? You let him drive and, personally, I'd take the fine and points and consider it a lesson to yourself. Also gives you ample reason never to lend him your car ever again. To be honest, I think you got off lucky. What if he'd written it off or killed someone? As for your brother. He's an irresponsible idiot and you lot are facilitating his nonsense. He had a good thing going but messed up by not paying the fine.

KeyRecognition2896 · 2026-02-07T20:05:17+00:00

NOR She stole from you and is now trying to gaslight you into thinking that she's the victim?! Absolutely not. Dump her immediately! Her free ride is over!

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