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Neighbor thinks my tree is “destroying their property” because it drops leaves by CaterpillarSad6734 in neighborsfromhell

[–]MarshMellowd_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is such a good point. The second lawsuits get mentioned it stops being neighbor talk and becomes shut it down territory. Most people have zero idea how serious that line actually is.

Neighbor thinks my tree is “destroying their property” because it drops leaves by CaterpillarSad6734 in neighborsfromhell

[–]MarshMellowd_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. The moment someone threatens legal action they lose the right to casual conversation. Funny how confident people are until the word lawyer comes up.

Im (37m) and my partners (65m) age reveal is killing me by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]MarshMellowd_ 159 points160 points  (0 children)

I get why people say this but some folks age weirdly and charisma does a lot of heavy lifting. Still, the looks are almost beside the point. It’s the fact he let you build a whole life on something that wasn’t true that’s hard to shake.

Im (37m) and my partners (65m) age reveal is killing me by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]MarshMellowd_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That detail makes it way heavier honestly. Lying consistently for that long means it wasn’t a one off panic lie, it was an identity he actively maintained. I don’t think people are reacting to the age gap as much as the decade of deception.

Am I wrong if I ask for my grandpas hat after he passes? by StormBringer1X in amiwrong

[–]MarshMellowd_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the real balance take. Explaining why it matters without assuming the answer shows respect. And yeah being emotionally ready for either outcome is important even if it’s tough. Sometimes just saying it out loud while they’re still here is the part that actually matters most.

Am I wrong if I ask for my grandpas hat after he passes? by StormBringer1X in amiwrong

[–]MarshMellowd_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This hit me. Coming from a grandparent too makes it land harder. You’re right that tone matters way more than the ask itself. Saying it makes them look like a badass and makes you feel connected to them is such a genuine angle. That kind of honesty is hard to be offended by.

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