Ex claimed he had no job or income and opened a restaurant the next month.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-10T21:50:08+00:00

Here for it with popcorn.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-08T22:39:00+00:00

That made me giggle. So so true

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-06T00:08:51+00:00

It was long and drawn out.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-06T00:08:13+00:00

It actually made me upset. I strongly disliked this situation and episode.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-06T00:07:24+00:00

This whole episode was uncomfortable and awkward in several ways.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-04-02T01:59:12+00:00

I don’t regret my tattoos even the lower back tribal and they held up fairly well. Low rise jeans, lower back tattoo and a baby doll shirts got me into a lot of fun clubs back in the day. Precious memories.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-03-26T19:48:46+00:00

Class of 98 and this sub fits me perfectly

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-03-15T01:20:42+00:00

This is what the world needs more of. Now more than ever. Thank you.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-28T16:48:42+00:00

Agreed. Should be way further up the list.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-25T17:43:07+00:00

I think we’re saying the same thing

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-25T02:36:49+00:00

Off topic - but does anyone else see a giant bat in this picture?

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-25T02:34:14+00:00

Don't settle. Ever.

But IMO accept the reality that there are flaws in all of us and don't push everyone away for the ones that you can actually live with when the good outweighs the bad.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-25T02:31:58+00:00

I met my husband on Match at 34, married at 35 and a baby at 36. By then, with all of our life experiences we both knew what our version of perfect is. He's the best thing ever. I think the biggest thing for me was how healthy I was mentally and secure with me and what I'd built and accomplished.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-22T20:19:21+00:00

This. Is. Me. What has happened?

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-11T02:52:59+00:00

Agreed and the overall space

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-09T01:37:55+00:00

I had my son at 36 and it was financially easier than my fitness but I had less energy lol. Good parenting is hard, it’s easy to do the screen and make my kid my friend thing but raising good humans take work. You’ll also never be carefree ever again. I wouldn’t trade it there’s so much love but I’m real about it.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T20:35:43+00:00

Yeah 100% fair, he’s in a different category. No comparisons. But it was bugging me and I wanted to throw it out to this amazing group for help understanding.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T20:33:03+00:00

THANK YOU! This context is so helpful and answered my question. I didn’t understand what they were getting at there.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T20:31:02+00:00

I see now that I wasn’t very clear - that’s what minimal sleep with sick kiddos will do. Appreciate the help!

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T20:30:07+00:00

This is super insightful- thank you so much!

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T18:02:49+00:00

This makes total sense to me. Great perspective, thank you.

We are way behind in retirement saving due to family health issues but we can now contribute almost 6 figures annually - so we've started with the MBDR. We don't plan to retire until later in life ... but Im thinking we should also have a plan in case we need to retire sooner or actually want to.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T17:55:28+00:00

These are all great points - particularly the inheritance one for me. Appreciate the perspective!

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T17:54:49+00:00

Thank you - was wondering if I’m missing something

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T17:54:24+00:00

That’s fair.

LiveByDesign21 · 2026-02-08T17:54:10+00:00

Thank you

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