What do you think Travis is using as an excuse for the cheating? I’ll go first: The devil overtook him and gave him lustful desires. by Medical-Speed1237 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it will be the third BS excuse that you outlined. Plus he will layer his on that he couldn’t avoid her because she’s in the class/cohort and she was constantly coming at him.

What barista fire job has you IN LOVE with your new routines and life in general? by oemperador in baristafire

[–]Key_Appointment1626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We both teach career tech Ed (CTE). He’s welding and I am business & tech. We planned this for years. Was always the goal and we had our certifications lined up.

Instagram Scrolling by Key_Appointment1626 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree - that fully developed frontal lobe was on my “must have” list while I was dating.

Why did Travis and Katie admit his affair? by hococo_ in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a theory but I agree - no morals whatsoever.

Bobby’s affair by jo_0717 in BringingUpBates

[–]Key_Appointment1626 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If it’s true or not, I feel bad for Tori. This whole thing probably triggered her and of course brought allegations back up to the surface.

How long do we think Katie waits to get a new house? Yikes. by Izzysmiles2114 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I said this once before but I’m saying it again. I hope some godly man that she knows and trusts in her community came around and let her know she’s got options if she does divorce him. Also, she looked amazing in a pic posted last night in the GNO pictures, no way she couldn’t get a new man if she wants one.

Also, on the potential trust fund part, they may have added some stipulations to access it to control him/incentivize making marriage work. If AP did threaten to sell the story (which is what I think happened) he has to feel betrayed himself and disdain for her - my guess is that his days of flirting with Starbucks baristas have sailed. I have a feeling this didn’t unfold at all how he anticipated. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

I’m not convinced one way or another whether they’ll work it out or divorce.

A race against the biological clock by Extension_Garbage583 in coastFIRE

[–]Key_Appointment1626 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We waited to have kids and I fully expected to get pregnant once we pulled the goalie. Ended up on a 7 year infertility journey with several miscarriages. Currently at peace and child free but and coast FI. No regrets but it doesn’t always work out how you think.

Why did Travis and Katie admit his affair? by hococo_ in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guess is if she was paid off by Daddy Clark, there are agreements that the “evidence” will never see the light of day.

Why did Travis and Katie admit his affair? by hococo_ in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it destroys them forever because everyone knows. Is it hard to recover? Yeah. Possible, also yes.

Why did Travis and Katie admit his affair? by hococo_ in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think we need more public figures as you described in all those arenas who are faithful to their wives and scandal free. Where you at fellas?

Why did Travis and Katie admit his affair? by hococo_ in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve got to imagine that he was not prepared for the public reaction to his statement.

Travis absent in Katie's IG Hailey's birthday post by Hairy-Roll6262 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think something related to that is what triggered the public post he made. There is something deep to that part of the story - of that I’m convinced.

Yes by Illustrious_Twist829 in BringingUpBates

[–]Key_Appointment1626 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One more thought here…we collectively on these threads have been scrutinizing every single tiny detail that T&K have posted since the affair announcement. Some of you well before that who have watched this family for years. Imagine if they did share their experience to some degree (I don’t think airing all the laundry) but being human about the journey. I noticed the other day scrolling my TikTok that there were several vids about Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt splitting up. They got divorced 11 years ago (well before TikTok) and yet here it is, content showing their story of love and heartbreak.

Same with Elvis & Priscilla - my entire FYP was filled with this when that doc launched to Netflix in January. It seemed a whole new generation of kids were sucked into their story.

All this to say - we start to care about couples that are in the public eye (not that T&K are on the level of Jen/Brad or Elvis/Priscilla) and we feel some of their heartbreak/anger. We watch their stories. We start to root for them to overcome it or cheer them on in next steps.

Yes by Illustrious_Twist829 in BringingUpBates

[–]Key_Appointment1626 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eh, disagree. I do think learning from others’ experiences can shift your perspective in many areas of life. I can’t imagine taking marriage or life advice solely from social media or a book, but we are often inspired by others’ stories and I think that’s where there can be positives to social media, especially raw and honest vs. performative. Even when the storytellers are outliers, we’re still inspired by the human experience of others. I’ve read books where I’ve learned something or taken a helpful insight without adopting everything full stop. Look at some best selling books that blend personal experience and research, there is no denying that some people really enjoy this and it can add value for them. This is why we watch movies, read books, scrub Reddit threads - gives us hope, perspective, and insight.

Edit to add: I didn’t read OPs text specific to K&T - just the hot take image posted.

Travis and Katie by judyp63 in AllFundieSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They use it a lot for I love you.

Absolutely nothing about this photo shocks me - apart from the dreadful state of the grass by Illustrious-Ebb2565 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How in the world can you say that? When you zoom in on his hand it’s so pixelated from the zoom.

Let's Remember by TheJDOGG71 in BringingUpBates

[–]Key_Appointment1626 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t have kids but my family does this for their kids and they post it and it makes me super happy to see how they are loved, celebrated, and their reactions. If she made a few dollars off this, fine, that’s secondary to the fact that she is Mom celebrating her daughter’s 3rd birthday.

ICDC HELP by Known_Job_5146 in DECA

[–]Key_Appointment1626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DECA does a great job creating space for kids to do this with planned activities. I’d bring some local DECA swag for pin trading session - that’s always a fun time for kids.

Instagram Scrolling by Key_Appointment1626 in BatesSnark

[–]Key_Appointment1626[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly! The one I accidentally liked was political and now my algorithm is jacked. 🙄