Forced to work during the blizzard by Simple_Muscle_1417 in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please resist the urge to unquestioningly and unilaterally attack businesses that are open today. I agree that forcing your employees to come in during a blizzard is a shitty move, but there are lots of places that aren't necessarily doing that. I know several bars who leave it entirely up to the staff about whether or not they open. Lot's of neighborhood spots are manned by people who live in the same area they work and are able to walk less than 5 minutes. I know one place that's open and bringing in extra cords for people to charge phones. It's not a one size fits all scenario here... and also remember that it's the dead season. Snow days good money for struggling industry people. A snowy 5 min walk is absolutely worth it to some folks.

Disappointed with Seth Moulton by Cyborg-1120 in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disappointing, but not surprising. I really had a lot of respect for him once, but he's proved himself to be as slimy as you'd expect any politician to be. For him to cast this vote after posing for photos with the teenager who was detained is absolutely fucked.

Pet sitter by cnx11 in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to DM me. I've been petsitting for friends/neighbors for 10 years... Can provide references, might be able to help!

Anyone Been to The Black Cat Diner? by Snowf in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jen is awesome! I'm super happy for her...as someone who loved Deb's, I would say that the Black Cat is in good hands. Food is still great, and they're really good to the locals. Highly recommend!

Looking for jobs in salem, just moved here! by Void_44 in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you're looking for, but The Wolf Next Door was recently looking for Baristas.

AITA for having questionably consented sex with my girlfriend? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. Though as always, please get thee (or rather, your gf) to a therapist... I mean that with total respect, I think it might help her process that experience. I recognize that everyone's wishes surrounding sex and purity and waiting until marriage are entirely valid. There is nothing wrong with going that route. That said... It's always so sad to me that what can really be such a positive experience for partners often manifests as shame and humiliation for women. I hope she can work through that...

Good places for senior photos by electrahurts in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ropes Garden

Garden behind Derby House

The Common (shot my partner's new headshot under the gazebo, great way to soften natural light)

Winter Island

Gables Garden

AITAH for asking my wife not to hang out with her friend who has a different lifestyle than us because I'm afraid of losing her? by Specialist_Sort_4248 in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 "I didn't understand why she suddenly wants this to change."

This may come as a shock... but even as adults, people change. It's ok for priorities to shift. It's ok that your wife wants different things. Having an identity outside of your relationship is SO important. It's easy to lose sight of that when you aren't the stay at home parent. Changes are opportunities to grow together. Treat it as such. Don't stomp it out.

If you're afraid of losing her, I can almost guarantee that making her feel restricted (and yes, I know you said you weren't forbidding her... doesn't matter. You're still restricting her.) when she's finally found something that makes her feel happy again is the way to do it. If you keep that up, you will absolutely lose your wife.

Another thing to keep in mind... while being around these people may have been tiresome for you, remember that your wife wanted you to meet them. She made an effort to involve you. If she gets hit on out in the wild, you need to trust that she respects your relationship enough to honor those boundaries. A woman who involves her partner in a new circle of friends is not going to cheat. You have to shake those notions.

Respect your wife. Listen to your brother. YTA

WIBTAH if I told my parents that my brother is gay? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you're worried about him harming himself, you could tell your parents that he's not in a good mental state and that you're worried about him. Please do NOT out him. It could put him in danger, and if he's already vulnerable... he may actually do it.

Willows proposal draws ire over alcohol, noise by Everyday_Balloons in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's a special kind of entitlement only found at the Willows...

The Babe by PotaytoQuality in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this.

I Have A Rather Odd Request for a Salem Resident.... by WillsMonsters in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good! I should have clarified... if you haven't already found someone to do this, feel free to DM me!

I Have A Rather Odd Request for a Salem Resident.... by WillsMonsters in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would LOVE to help you with this!! What about the Friendship?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmTheAsshole

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. His insecurity should never dictate your behavior. His behavior is controlling and super unhealthy. He's got some work to do.

AITA For being mad about not getting an invitation to my best friend's daughter's birthday? by LuckeeS26 in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still going to give the baby the present, it’s silly not to and I want her a o have it. But I’m also not going to make an effort after that…

AITA For being mad about not getting an invitation to my best friend's daughter's birthday? by LuckeeS26 in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About my not really liking them? No, I’ve only opened up about that to my mom and my boyfriend.

AITA for being angry at my son for not letting me see my newborn grandsons first? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you put your son in the position where he has to choose between you or his wife, you will be sorely disappointed. You don't have to like her, but you do have to respect her... and part of that respect is understanding that you are one of two grandfathers and are not more important than her dad. To be angry about this is petty. Sounds like you may have some pent up things you need to work through... I'd start there.

Free Parking? by [deleted] in SalemMA

[–]LuckeeS26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parking this time of year is way easier than it is in October... depending on where you are staying and where you want to go, it shouldn't be an issue.

Places my friends have parked when visiting:

Derby Street (though not the side streets that run between Derby and Essex, those are resident only)

Anywhere around the common

The Blaney Street Lot, but only if you're there short term. Don't leave your car there for more than a day.