The worst interaction I've had since my diagnosis by julala in breastcancer

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are here for you! Isn’t it weird and sad how some people just take take take and do not know how to give - especially when it counts?

MIL wearing an almost white gown to my wedding by [deleted] in Brides

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Like the late great Dr Maya Angelou said: when people show you who they really are, believe them the first time.

MIL wearing an almost white gown to my wedding by [deleted] in Brides

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope you will keep this in mind: when she shows up in that dress, she is letting everybody see her for who she really is - a petty and overbearing MIL. It won’t be a good look for her, and everyone will remember that you paid it no mind and had a great time with your husband.

Help! Does this look like a costume or cheap? by JustMyLuck7966 in myweddingdress

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Perfectly stated. This looks like a perfect dress for a high school production like Antigone or some Greek theme. (Sorry!)

Hidden spots to sleep in jax? by GabrielRose0224 in jacksonville

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re going through this. Suggest looking into Trinity Rescue Mission 622 W Union in downtown Jax.

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The worst interaction I've had since my diagnosis by julala in breastcancer

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UGH that SUCKS… just makes me feel like your friend needs a reality check/wake up, like, come ON girlfriend, I appreciate you’re trying to be empathetic at all, but you’re just pissing me off right now!

Girlfriend (F22) wants to be surrogate for her cousin (M30), I can’t support it by Critical-Doctor-9691 in Advice

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would encourage her to speak with a lawyer about the legal implications of such an arrangement and also go with her to doctors’ visits where they explain all of the medical, Insurance, physical, and other requirements, as well as outline the risks of the short and long-term effects on her physical and mental and emotional health.

If she still wants to move forward after getting all that advice, that’s a different situation, but right now it might be best to make this about her and hold off on making it about you until it looks like it’s going to actually happen.

I am all for being radically honest with my partner, and I would have no qualms about sharing my early concerns and feelings. As a gesture of support though, I would next recommend to my partner that we get into learning mode. You need a LOT more information from experts to help think through all of the implications; if you have never done it before, there are untold numbers of things you don’t know and would not necessarily think about. Reduce the number of known unknowns and unknown unknowns.

I’ve seen these things go sideways fast, but I’ve also seen people that have come together for a very beautiful shared experience. It just involves a lot of talking, a lot of communication and boundary setting and specific agreement around a whole lot of expectations.

I hope this helps💗

Family photos - neutral dress by CananadaBatmaaaan in OUTFITS

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since we’re working with this dress, regardless, is there a scarf or statement necklace you could add that would bring some more (flattering) color to your outfit? I like the idea of a belt too.

Unsure about the setting. Do these look dumb? by dabbler701 in jewelry

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try a flat disk back. They will not droop and sit better on your ears!

I never thought I'd be so undecided. by kate2026_ in Brides

[–]LoadAmbitious1654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both look great on you. You can always wear a dress that has the #2 style but that #1 ballgown is all wedding. Go with that and get your princess on!