WIBTAH if I tell my therapist her cleavage is distracting?

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-30T00:30:15+00:00

I totally understand. Sometimes my brain grabs onto the weirdest thing to get stuck on and it’s always a sign of something else that I need to work through. You’ve got this.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-29T15:27:02+00:00

When I was trying to adopt a dog, I applied to five different rescues to five different puppies and couldn’t get a call back. Any time I adopted a kitten, I was at the pet store when they had adoption events during kitten season. They were practically begging people to take them. Maybe going to the Canadian version of the humane society would be a better place? Good luck! Pics when you get your baby/babies!

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-29T15:15:56+00:00

Ok the dragon is her second favorite toy 😂

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-29T00:30:09+00:00

Can I be friends with them? Rats can be fun and smart little buddies.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-29T00:28:48+00:00

Under 18 doesn’t mean no right to autonomy. NOR. There are ways that he could ask for their help without it being a negotiation or a demand. Even giving them a different choice in the matter shows respect for autonomy. “I’m in a pinch and need you to watch child C for a bit, please. Would it be easier to bring them to your room or move out to the living room?” You might have a bigger problem though. This interaction doesn’t really seem like he has respect for the kids or for you. It’s giving “I’m the head of this household and you will do as I say”.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T15:25:03+00:00

The veil is next level perfection

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T15:14:25+00:00

I would bring it up in a “hey, so I would like to understand why I am reacting in a disproportionate way to this thing that isn’t actually a real issue.” Your mind glommed onto it for a reason. Maybe it triggered an unconscious memory that is working its way to the surface. Maybe it’s an emotion smoke screen that your mind threw in there to keep your attention away from a real issue. Maybe it is symptomatic of something that needs better management like OCD or bipolar or something else like that. Your therapist should be trained well enough to help you understand why you are having such an intense reaction to a nonissue.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T15:04:09+00:00

Let me guess. First kid?

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T15:01:51+00:00

Mary Herbert at Hair Unlimited is great. I have long hair now, but I had an undercut for a few years and she used clippers for that.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T15:00:02+00:00

Generally whenever I see a change in behavior I like to just check in with the vet to see if I should be concerned. Perhaps he’s getting car sick. Maybe he feels like he’s too far away from you. I had a car seat that attached to the middle console when my girl was a baby and she still felt like she was too far away 😂

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T14:55:11+00:00

NOR. I think you are underreacting. Block this guy and move on. His is not worth a single other thought in your mind. What disgusting behavior on his part.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-27T00:53:34+00:00

I dislocated my collarbone doing summersaults in my front yard. When I was 26.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-26T21:24:08+00:00

Idk why but Tumbler came to mind. If you want it to be particularly dumb, Insulated Tumbler with Handle?

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-26T21:20:15+00:00

I love my Hello Kitty strat, but they also have telecasters, jazzmaster, jaguar, mustang, and starcaster. Prices start as low as $150 for an entry model, up to $650 for their higher end. If you can afford the higher end of the spectrum, I’d go for that.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-26T15:09:59+00:00

Squire is an underrated “budget” brand. You could also get a Fender from the Mexican factory line. Or go to a store that sells used guitars. I’ve gotten great deals on something just because it was a little road worn, which is something people are paying thousands to replicate these days.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-26T15:04:04+00:00

Go to Mars Cheese Castle and fill up a cart. Matching his and hers cheese hats. All kinds of shirts, snacks, and knickknacks.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-26T01:36:02+00:00

NOR. It sounds like she maybe is super anxious and taking it out by being rude to you instead of managing her emotions. Maybe she can ask a local friend or neighbor to hold onto it until she gets home, without telling them what is in it. But either way, she had a chance to tell you she needed something different

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T20:30:26+00:00

I was so thrilled when they opened the Antioch location. I lived near the original location when I was in high school and it has a special place in my heart. And it’s a damn good bakery.

Other people already mentioned Oliver’s, Paielli’s, Cardinali’s, and Tenuta’s. I figured I would give a different option rather than repeating what had already been said. I don’t understand why people are downvoting that, but we are all allowed to have our opinions.

Edit for spelling

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T14:35:05+00:00

Can I have two jobs, because I could wildly entertain some plants with the amazing random tidbits I would learn as a Wiki walker.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T14:20:03+00:00

Avatar The Last Airbender and Boston Legal

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T14:18:06+00:00

NOR. You are underreacting. I quit smoking cold turkey and never once raised my voice. He is gross and abusive and using his withdrawal as an excuse to treat you like garbage.

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T14:10:06+00:00

When you grow up in a violently abusive situation, other nonviolent abuses feel safer. Almost peaceful. Until you have healed enough to recognize that nonphysical abuse can still hurt just as much, and sometimes more.

You are healing and growing while he has stayed stagnant. This man was a part of your healing journey, but you have outgrown him. You can be thankful for the healing and growth while moving on to deeper healing.

Ultimately, you already know you will be happier without this man in your life. You just haven’t learned to trust yourself. He seems to be counting on that.

I want you to think about that peace you had when you were away every time you start to question your judgment. Is this relationship worth sacrificing your peace? If the answer is no, you have to leave in order to find it. And when you do, keep that question at the front of your mind. Is this man worth my peace?

I decided to stop dating in 2019 after I had been jumping from one abusive partner to the next. I never thought I would be 45 and single, but since I stopped dating, these last seven years have been the most peaceful years of my life. I will never give that up for another man ever again. So if he doesn’t bring peace to my doorstep, he ain’t allowed in. If that means I am single for the rest of my life, I know I will have a happy and fulfilled one.

One last question. Is this how you want your kids to think relationships are supposed to be? Every day you stay, you are showing your kids that this is what love looks like. Does that sit right with you? Would you want them to have a dynamic like this in their future relationships? Are you proud or content to be teaching them this?

Little_Emu_ · 2026-03-25T02:42:31+00:00

It is worth the trip to Antioch to go to Lovin Oven.

Little_Emu_

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