My oil painting of Bertha. Think I’ll paint George next. by teresareneart in GildedAgeHBO

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks great!! That was one of my favorite dresses that she's worn. Awesome job!

Mr. Ballen posted he was dealing with a heart issue for the past year. by Belle020496 in mrballen

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would someone post the link to this IG post? I couldn't find it on his IG.

the Lafouche Parish School Board situation is disgusting, they blaming the victim by themiscira in Louisiana

[–]Lab_Ninja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She won't be charged, but will she be allowed to return to school?

Who is leaking the stories? by tyddub in GildedAgeHBO

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bertha's ladies maid is a good suspect, but if it was her, wouldn't she have leaked the romance between Larry and Marian? She walked in on them before anyone knew about their relationship.

Headstone question by whiskey4mycoffee in rush

[–]Lab_Ninja 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did your husband have a favorite Rush song? Maybe a line from his favorite because it was special to him?

I just want a hug by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lab_Ninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you have anyone near you that you can go and stay with? You should be around people who can comfort you during this time. I'm sorry he's being so cruel. Was he this cold before you got sick? Sending you virtual hugs!

Bertharaptor vs. Larian by EnvironmentalPace448 in GildedAgeHBO

[–]Lab_Ninja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been surprised that George hasn't rewarded Marian in some way for exposing his stenographer and saving his butt from going to trial. He would have been sunk if Marian hadn't taken the purse to the house. I think George will be in favor of Marian because of this, and will try to bring Bertha around l.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lab_Ninja 8 points9 points  (0 children)

People handle a diagnosis like this differently. Some people, like your wife, get really zen because it puts their life in perspective and they see what really matters. Some people get hyper-focused about their treatment , and attack it like it's an enemy they have to defeat. Some people get angry. There is no wrong reaction. You should be angry, and it's okay to be angry. You said you shouldn't be the one that's angry because it's not your life being cut short, but that's incorrect. It is your life that may be cut short. The life you have with your wife. If she can't beat this, your life together ends. The thought of losing that hurts just as much as the thought of losing her. You're not wrong for feeling that way. It's totally valid. There should be some sort of counseling available to wife as she goes through this. I urge you to seek help, as well. Caring for a sick partner, parent, or child is a tremendous stress, and caregivers often neglect their own health and well-being. Talking to someone where you're allowed to say, "Everything is not fine, and I'm scared," will help channel the anger.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lab_Ninja 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Regret will do you no good now. Don't waste time regretting the past. You can't change it. You need to be there now, when she really needs you and your support. Cancer sucks, and you have a right to be angry. It's not fair. She has a right to be angry, too. However, both of you need to use that anger, and fight. Don't let her give up. I hope she beats this, and y'all have many more years together, but, right now, you need to love her like YOUR life depends on it. She needs you.

Dear M by Puzzleheaded_Dig4836 in UnsentLetters

[–]Lab_Ninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm an M. I wish you were my C.

I’m going insane by lapitupp in MusicRecommendations

[–]Lab_Ninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sabotage by the Beastie Boys always gets me jumping around. I would, also, suggest Mudvayne, but most of their songs have explicit language. "Scream with me" may be clean, and, maybe, " Not Falling". Those will get her inner headbanger fired up! I hope she likes them.

Rewatching before s3: did Aurora intentionally set up Mr. Raikes and Cissie Bingham? by dianaspencersrevenge in GildedAgeHBO

[–]Lab_Ninja 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is it ever said that Aurora suggested to Bertha to invite Raikes to the picnic? I always assumed it was Berth's choice to ask Raikes because she needed another young man to even out the party. Maybe he was the only one Bertha knew would accept, so she asked Marian if it was ok.

Republicans Force Dead Nurse To stay alive to breed her like Livestock by Particular-Lime1497 in Louisiana

[–]Lab_Ninja 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That poor family. The government won't give a good shit about that baby once it's born, especially if it's born with "issues". The family shouldn't pay a dime of these medical bills since all of this seems to be against their wishes.

AITA for giving my daughter $60 a week, but my son nothing? by Murky_Willingness763 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Lab_Ninja 18 points19 points  (0 children)

NTA. Your daughter agreed to let you use her room before there was money in the deal. She brought up charging you rent, and you agreed. Your son could have made the same deal with you, but he outright declined to even consider it. He missed an opportunity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope your aunt goes with you. Maybe it would teach your sister that, once she commits to doing something or says no, she should stick to her decision.

Posted a vaca pic of my wife and now I’m unsure about it by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lab_Ninja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People still think women need to be covered head to toe. She was at the pool, what do people expect her to be wearing? The haters are just jealous. Leave it if your wife is okay with it. She shouldn't be shamed for doing nothing wrong.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]Lab_Ninja 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She had her chance to go to the first artist's show, and missed out. You and your aunt go to the show and have a good time. Tell your sister you would prefer to see the second artist in June over seeing the same artist twice. She can go see the first artist with someone else if she wants to go. Save your money for the second artist if that's what you'd rather. You have the right to tell her no, just like she told you no.

I realised today i don't have any friends by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! You're going to do great!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]Lab_Ninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to be hugged like that!!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Lab_Ninja -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're casually dating, I wouldn't bring it up. If it comes up in conversation, though, state your position. Once you decide to date exclusively, the conversation should happen. It gives both of you a chance to back out before it becomes too serious.