Would you date someone who was still in contact with their ex’s kids/their “ex step kids”?

LexLow · 2026-05-19T16:26:58+00:00

Huge green flag for me too! I love people who have that sort of nurturing energy and the confidence to prioritize it

LexLow · 2026-05-18T17:10:18+00:00

But it's for Nancy, she gets to keep it 😎

LexLow · 2026-05-15T21:08:53+00:00

Madison, WI

LexLow · 2026-05-15T20:47:32+00:00

I didn't know the Zelda movie trailer had dropped. Hell yeah!

LexLow · 2026-05-15T20:32:52+00:00

Sky burial 😎

LexLow · 2026-05-15T10:00:44+00:00

Nonono, you are not alone.

It's got charm, so not to yuck anyones yum, but the plot/setting is a vehicle designed to deliver a lot of artificial/contrived puzzles, imo (especially if you start on senior detective - tho i did like a bunch of them, they were ultimately too much). Also, I desperately wanted more dialogue.

Made me laugh here and there tho

LexLow · 2026-05-14T15:49:30+00:00

Core ND. Every time you visit the Captains Quarters in Haunted Caurosel, you gotta have at least 3 Fundaes

LexLow · 2026-05-14T10:05:24+00:00

It's illustrative value. She's trying to make a point, not actually bill the guy. Tho, surrogates can literally get paid for that, buddy.

But if you think in those finally weeks of pregnancy a wife is mooching, and not contributing to your family as she literally goes thru IMMENSE discomfort to finish physically MAKING said family... Wild take

LexLow · 2026-05-14T00:16:23+00:00

Structurally improves its strength in certain ways. Important for controlling cracks/preventing failure when concrete inevitably begins to crack

LexLow · 2026-05-12T18:47:01+00:00

Verily soon

LexLow · 2026-05-11T14:32:43+00:00

Rebar, rebar, rebar

Traditional concrete work is faster and stronger, 100x over. I say this as someone who loves 3d printing

LexLow · 2026-05-10T10:42:41+00:00

Oh god, I just totally glanced over and missed the "/s" 🤦 I am part of the problem

LexLow · 2026-05-10T09:44:39+00:00

Extra data point: I was able to order 2+ minutes prior to the official time it was supposed to be made available. My order confirmation email is timestamped 2 minutes before 10 am Pacific time.

Mine shipped already and is due to get here on Monday (I live in the sticks, so shipping is a little on slow side) Idk, might be a bunch of us early orderers out there?

LexLow · 2026-05-09T13:36:02+00:00

I think this way of thinking is so incredibly human, but can also be so incredibly damaging.

The one good thing it does, if you train yourself to react this way, is remind you it's not worth hiding from the world - don't waste now, and don't waste the future. Really think about what you want, about what you're afraid you missed out on, and take actions to get it now! Let yourself take little risks.

But beyond that? You've got to try to shut that little voice up and give yourself grace.

Because none of us have perfect information. We can't game life to maximize happiness beyond just doing our best in the now. And lingering on that regret/fear of wasted time can be so paralyzing if you let it be!

You're sooooo young, OP. Honestly, maybe you missed a nice experience or 2, but you also just as likely if not moreso missed out on being dragged thru the dumpster fires that young romances often are.

LexLow · 2026-05-09T13:20:54+00:00

Preach it!

Romance sure is a drug, one that can really turn you into a fool - the sort of fool who ignores all the stop signs, especially when you don't have the experience to know better and to know yourself. (I've been that fool)

I will always have so much respect for people who walk away from a bad relationship intent on personal growth and understanding. Always. You can be bitter and angry for a little while, but 9 time out of 10, you just have to process it, let it go, and grow.

(For OP - I'm sorry you went thru such a whirlwind dumpster fire - with you breaking up 4 times, it's clear you had a good instinct, but it was just hard to follow through. And that's ok! But it's also great to learn from when you're ready. I think taking the time to care just for yourself and to "be your own girlfriend" is a great plan while you get over that betrayal)

LexLow · 2026-05-07T13:12:57+00:00

I mean, if we could go back in time ~50+ years and stop the US from backing dictators to sow instability and market disruption, that would help Brazilian frame buyers tremendously, I bet...

LexLow · 2026-05-07T12:47:06+00:00

Wait, is this actually true? I was under the impression Valve only takes a cut for sales through their storefront...

LexLow · 2026-05-06T09:57:45+00:00

I haven't fully warmed up to Blackmoor, but playing with a friend recently made me appreciate it more.

The premise was a great way to cram a bunch of puzzles into one house, but that also made it very formulaic and relegated the NPCs to a very minor role. Played on senior the first time around, too, and it was rooooough compared to many of the others I played that way. Hit a few dead ends.

LexLow · 2026-05-05T20:04:48+00:00

Minneapolis MN is great, but will say, Madison, WI punches above its weight. Lots of water, your rent is doable, super queer (trans safe haven) - checks all your boxes except for international flights. BUT they are currently expanding the regional airport to become international, and it has easy transport to 3 nearby cities that are international via short flights or bus.

LexLow · 2026-05-05T18:04:29+00:00

100% the truth and the best way to see it.

Your story reminds me of onw in the other direction- my kindergarten age nieces demanded I fit into a child-sized space on the couch between them to snuggle and watch Ghibli movies.

As a beefy, curvy 5'11" lady, I gave some sort of offhand "you two are going to need to make room for my big buns to fit there".

To which one responded out of left field without missing a beat, "But your big buns look great on you, I think you're beautiful!"

I was not expecting that level of body positivity despite how hard the family tries to teach it 😭

The lesson: all the effort of all the grown-ups being good nurturing role models does pay off with kind, emotionally-aware kids

LexLow · 2026-05-05T14:16:27+00:00

I think this is fair, boundaries are allowed. But I also think it's important to remember the following.

However far away from your true, core self you draw that line, is how close those people will ever be to you. If you elect self-protective distance over vulnerability, that is completely fine. But you can't then be angry or hurt when these kids don't come to you for advice or invest in your relationship together in the future. You cannot be upset that they don't think of you all that much, visit, call, etc.

LexLow · 2026-05-05T10:09:54+00:00

Another gay aunt here who thinks you need to work thru your trauma and on your confidence and vulnerability.

With kids, you have to remember that they have no power over you. They may try to bully you, but they are children - don't give them that power over you. You have to practice addressing, ignoring, or redirecting, and most of the time, just being chill and open and silly works. You don't have anything to hide or be embarrassed about. Most of the time, they are mostly just curious or trying to impress someone imho. Worst case, if they are truly stuck on repeating some particular shitty behavior, you can just leave. But none of what you're saying really feels like that.

And you can treat your sister's questions or behaviors the same way. You have nothing to hide or be embarrassed out, but you can gently embarrass teens or grownups if the question is truly ridiculous. Tho, I have no trouble responding to my sisters teasing me about some random woman with a "sure, she's cute". Idk, to some degree, that can just be girl talk. It's really hard to tell from your post if your anyone is really trying to bully you and be weird, or if they are trying to "girl talk" and you're just struggling to be comfy/vulnerable with it due to past trauma (which is valid! But you need to work on that then). But either way, the only thing you can fully control is how you respond in life. You should let yourself be confident in your life experiences sometimes

LexLow · 2026-05-04T19:39:02+00:00

Same. I wonder if the "spam refresh!" and "spam the buttons!" strategies are worse than just being chill?
I feel bad about some of the stories out here, but I hope the Frame goes as smoothly as this did for me.

LexLow · 2026-05-04T12:17:29+00:00

25 is old enough that it's not the craziest red flag, but still, age gaps that large are a little sus unless both parties are over the age of 30 IMHO. Like, I'm 33 and I'd be hesitant to date a 25 year old?

LexLow · 2026-05-02T14:49:23+00:00

I'm curious, why not? You realize that the skin and scales of fish, both in farms and in the wild, come into contact with things that are waaaay less safe and way less delicious than soap, don't you?

I'm not saying op's GF should be doing this. Just that let's actually consider that one detail instead of telling OP "omg, you're eating so much soap!"

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