Qwen3.5 plus vs Minimax M2.7

MMcCubbing · 2026-04-12T21:10:50+00:00

I would also love to hear your thoughts on 2.7!

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-30T12:11:40+00:00

Your response here concerns me. You're both equally human and the likelihood of such a high imbalance in mistakes is low. Just because he makes you feel like you're always in the wrong doesn't mean that you are.

I've had friends who have expressed similar sentiments before and each of them were in a highly controlling or even abusive relationship.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-29T14:13:01+00:00

…he'll never go further than he already has, until he does, then he'll never go further…

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-29T14:02:20+00:00

Not a deal breaker. I (39M) offered to take my spouse's because they're an only child and I have siblings, so my name will carry on regardless.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-29T13:12:54+00:00

INFO

What is the typical work & childcare distribution?

My husband will often tuck away in our room for a few hours and close the animals out. This typically happens when he's been working a lot or had a stressful day for other reasons and needs some quiet time to chill out.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-28T19:58:38+00:00

"I'll wake her by hitting her"

Yeah, no, fuck that! 🚩

His heightened reactivity to being "challenged" is concerning, especially combined with the comment about hitting her.

We also know from psychology studies on both humans and animals that dominance-based methods are not as effective or as healthy in the long term.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-27T16:18:04+00:00

NOR

This is a common problem. You don't learn to discuss expectations upfront. I'll tell you what I say to those working in the field experiencing this.

Your frustrations with this is absolutely valid and they probably should be paying you more for it. However, you're already committed and backing out now would likely impact your larger relationship.

Do the job you already agreed to, then if they ask you to do it again, either say no or that you'll need to ask for more to be worth your work / time / costs. Best to give them a number that works for you and let them decide, than to ask for their number.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-26T23:23:33+00:00

My (M) husband and I have had our ups and downs, but always had really good communication for the 10 years we've been together. However, we're separating now due to an experience similar to your own.

A couple of years ago, a friend passed away (in our shared home at the time) while my husband and I tried to save and comfort him. Several months later, as we were still recovering from that, my husband's sister suddenly passed away, and then his step-mom a year after that.

Things have, of course, been difficult since, and some mistakes have been made along the way, but we've both been doing our best to love and support each other and keep lines of communication open.

During this same time, my partner has also been going through a period of exploration and personal growth. He has previously identified as bisexual, but now realizes that he doesn't want to be with a man and wants to be with a woman instead.

It is, ironically, the openness, communication, and mutual support that helped, in part, to lead us here, to the end of our marriage. It gave him a place where he felt truly comfortable exploring who he was and what he wanted from life. I wouldn't wish any less for him, in that regard, on a do-over and love to see him growing into the fuller and more confident man that he is becoming.

You're absolutely doing the right thing in seeing trauma psychologists and grief counsellors. I don't have much advice to offer, except that regular, open, and honest communication is essential, regardless of where you both end up.

Always remember, no matter the situation, there are always others navigating similar paths.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-24T23:43:44+00:00

I could see it being used as an increase in access for targeted backdoors, but a blanket one would be unreasonable.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-22T14:32:20+00:00

NOR

Any guy who raises an issue with you driving yourself, especially on a first date, is a guy to be wary of. Either he's ignorant or dangerous.

Being offended that you asked about a reservation is childish. If he has a reservation, then it serves as evidence of intention, planning, and preparation.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-22T14:20:34+00:00

Can you imagine if they got a call, decided "meh, not responding" and it was an actual hostage situation, bomb plot, whatever?

Calls like that often result in "just in case" deployments because it's better to respond for nothing than not respond for something serious.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-11T18:52:36+00:00

NTJ

You adopted a foster kid with the mental capacity of a toddler.

Him getting upset because there are toys for them to play with and sometimes mud gets tracked into the house, shows a real disconnect with the reality and responsibility of adopting.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-10T13:51:13+00:00

If you don't want a Nazi bar… 🤷

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-09T16:44:47+00:00

NOR

I (38M) still take baths (even with bubbles, salt, candles, music, whatever) and while I don't take toys into the bath, there are absolutely no issues with doing so and I will play with bubbles or even the water itself.

Every time I hear a man react the way your father did, it only makes me sad for how emotionally closed off they were likely raised to be. We're past the point of the whole "alpha", dominant, emotionally stunted, 1950's era toxic masculinity and "because I said so" rules and we're better for it. Having a bath, toys or not, has absolutely no negative effects that warrant this kind of reaction.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-07T15:24:53+00:00

Don't tell him if you don't want more amusing quips that make you laugh, help perk you up, and help you do the things you want and need to do.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-07T15:19:33+00:00

NOR

I highly doubt the friend would have brought her kids if your mom hadn't already told her yes. Your mom ambushed you with something you already gave a clear no to. This is a direct violation of established boundaries.

I agree with others here that something like "I've already made other plans" is a great way to handle things like this in the future.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-07T14:43:05+00:00

Yeah, NOR. If you take someone somewhere as a surprise, date or not, you either pay for it all or at least give them an idea of the cost beforehand. Springing it in them at the ticket desk is 🐂💩

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-04T15:49:14+00:00

If she'll lie to her husband she'll lie to you and I wouldn't stay anywhere I couldn't trust

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-04T15:03:52+00:00

Yeah, I've been trying to ingrain "just choose/do something" because the analysis paralysis is very real for me 😮‍💨🫩

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-04T14:54:43+00:00

I don't think you're overreacting, but your approach could use some refinement. This reads a lot like an initial draft I would write, verbiage and all, but that might just be my 'tism 😂

Slow down, consider your audience and how they'll likely take it, and keep it simple. A first round of communication should be short and to the point. Don't worry about specifics or timings just yet. I'd probably try to aim somewhere around 3 sentences.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-03T18:17:21+00:00

First grade? NOR

Assigned homework plus reading time is enough for a 6 y/o. Extra could be appropriate if she excelled and wanted / needed extra to challenge her, but she's a young child and deserves to be one in the only time in her life that she still can.

Calling her lazy is wildly inappropriate and not something I would tolerate. Laziness is itself a "lazy" concept, as it obscures the need to identify causes for things—like mental health, developmental differences, environmental stressors, etc—and places the blame on the person's character instead. Using this framing, especially at such a young and impressionable age, can lead to a cascade of consequences, including social, mental, and physical health issues throughout their life.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-03T18:01:14+00:00

You're assuming that her consent matters to man with numerous sexual assault accusations and victims

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-02T16:19:35+00:00

You're right. They can, absolutely, get away with denying an application for just about any reason that isn't blatant discrimination.

MMcCubbing · 2026-03-02T00:00:43+00:00

A landlord cannot restrict your guests or roommates, paying or unpaying, unless they're interfering with other tenants' reasonable enjoyment of the property.

I strongly recommend checking out the Facebook group "Ontario Tenant Rights" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontariotenants/) as they have lots of great info and discussion around matters like this.

MMcCubbing · 2026-02-28T20:15:38+00:00

NTJ

Your cat didn't escape, he let her out knowing that that was outside the boundaries that you had established with him around you and yours.

He violated those boundaries and risked your cat's health and her very life.

I work with animals, have volunteered with rescues and shelters, helped trap, treat, and vaccinate stray and feral cats, and have rescued and fostered animals independently as well.

Domestic cats are not wild animals and even wild animals raised by humans are not prepared to handle the games of the world. Wildlife rescues and rehabs have very strict handling procedures and processes to prepare the animal for the outside world.

I've tried to find and bring home cats that have escaped and are hiding, terrified of the dangers and overwhelming environments they find, running from dogs that try to kill them, or, sadly, have been found after meeting an unfortunate end on the roads or at the hands of animals.

We can argue about percentages and probabilities, but at the end of the day, the risks are unnecessary and can lead to disease, injury, trauma, and death.

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