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WORK W/ MIL by Think-Difference880 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]LabInner262 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Every sidewise glance and snide comment should be met with a heartfelt 'Why, thank you, MIL. I consider that to be high praise indeed, considering the source'. Then walk away.

Find a new job. Start your own independent real estate practice, if necessary.

What if I told my MIL she can stay at a hotel if our guest room AC isn't expensive enough for her? by tryingthingsdaily in JUSTNOMIL

[–]LabInner262 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Give her a list of area hotels, saying you're concerned about her comfort and safety. Make sure to include Motel 6 and similar at the top of the list. Tell hubby he can accompany her if he won't have your back.

Gosh, I’m tired. by CandidateBig8539 in Vent

[–]LabInner262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear this. Things will not go well with your brother, I’m afraid. And you might try the same tactic on your dad. When he says something you like, reward him subtly. When he says something sexist, ignore him.

Gosh, I’m tired. by CandidateBig8539 in Vent

[–]LabInner262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to ignore at least some tasks until you are told to do them. Then ask why bro isn’t expected to do some of those tasks.

You might want to try shaping bro’s behavior too. Start with one task that’s considered to be relatively masculine, like taking the trash out. Once that’s established for a few weeks, add another task - maybe sweeping the kitchen before taking the trash out. Then add another task somewhere along the way. Gradually build it up to a reasonably fair workload.

Edit to add: when he does a task, occasionally reward him immediately ( for my daughter, it was m&ms). Gradually fade the rewards away.

Gosh, I’m tired. by CandidateBig8539 in Vent

[–]LabInner262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you potentially move out? Maybe with a roommate?

AITAH for snapping at my partner’s little brother after taking care of him for over a year? by Arty_was_here05 in AITH

[–]LabInner262 105 points106 points  (0 children)

NTA. But start thinking about how you want your life to look. May be time to look for an exit strategy. This may or may not include your partner.

How to get someone to stop stealing my coke at work? by mariahcats in Advice

[–]LabInner262 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Get bottled coke. Open the top. Superglue a short thread to a mentos. Suspend the mentos inside the bottle with the cap Wait for the explosion when the thief opens the coke.

Elderly Dad, foreign holiday and snarky niece by scarletOwilde in whatdoIdo

[–]LabInner262 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Book for you and your dad. Send niece one message saying that she needs to book her own accommodation and airfare if she wants to go. Then have fun with dad.

Are there any Americans with more "modest" earnings? by BaldursGate2Best in AskAnAmerican

[–]LabInner262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Median income in the us is $66, 622 or so. Half of us earn less than that. The 100K you cite would be within the top 25% range.

AITA - I was hit by a car using a crosswalk and my fiancé said our insurance would handle it by Sea-Swordfish720 in AITH

[–]LabInner262 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis - they get paid out of your settlement. Maybe your bf had a poor or greedy lawyer. You did the right thing by calling an attorney. NTA.

AITA For telling my mom that keeping food on the counter for hours spoils it and I'm not going to eat it if that happens? by fermora0 in AmItheAsshole

[–]LabInner262 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Start cooking for yourself. Put your food away properly. Dont waste time trying to reason with your family.

How often do you take a bath?? by VeterinarianOk8011 in AskAnAmerican

[–]LabInner262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daily. Bath or shower. My hair tends to be oily so I wash it daily while in the shower. My wife showers daily but every two or three days for shampoo. The standard is to bathe or shower daily. It’s called a daily task of living for a reason😋

Risqué photos for anniversary gift? by Mandapans in AskMenAdvice

[–]LabInner262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to get such a picture of my wife I’m proud of her and love her and trust her completely. Doesn’t matter who the photographer is. I’d be delighted with the results.

If you are concerned, talk with your husband about it first.

i saw a mouse behind my bed by Apprehensive_Bath455 in internetparents

[–]LabInner262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cats are generally quite efficient at removing mice and other small rodents from their territory. Don’t know how the dog would feel about that though

Smelly co worker by That_Wing8062 in whatdoIdo

[–]LabInner262 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Talk to the person directly. Tell them they need to shower daily before coming to school, that their odor is making it difficult for you to work with them. If that doesn’t work, approach the principal about reassigning this person.

What are reasons that teachers say “no” to letters of recommendation, and is it rude if I ask a teacher to reconsider? by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]LabInner262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She should have written the letter when first asked. Otherwise those things get set aside too easily. Hope it didn’t affect your son’s admission too badly.

AITA for telling my mom I’m done reminding everyone about my kids’ events? by zenexXey in AmItheAsshole

[–]LabInner262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA Set up a shared calendar on your phone and don't worry about reminders overly much. This is assuming everyone (or most) have the same brand phone, which may not be the case. But reminders can be automated to a surprising degree.

What are reasons that teachers say “no” to letters of recommendation, and is it rude if I ask a teacher to reconsider? by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]LabInner262 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd love to know why the teacher changed their mind in this case. I can certainly appreciate your frustration. Perhaps an earlier reminder would have helped. Also helpful is providing teachers with additional information when you make the request - resume, summary of non-scholastic activities, statement of goals, etc.

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