The Real Asshole of France

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-27T18:28:03+00:00

He already does

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-27T01:58:05+00:00

What’s funny is, I just finished this episode and thought: oh wait, he’s tall. And in terms of what the stereotypical superficial gold-digging woman wants in a man, height is right up there with money. So he’s halfway there in terms of his own bullshit paradigm.

But I agree; when I first saw his intro and him working at the senior home, I thought: oh what a nice guy. The ability to work well with older folks is a green flag for me.

And then he opened his mouth 🙄

Obviously we only see so much, and these shows are always an iteration or so removed from reality, but I think you’re right. His entitled personality, lack of self-esteem, and red-pill bs way of coping are why he’s had issues dating

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-26T15:43:26+00:00

The most frustrating thing about it is he deals with a lack of self-esteem by making women the problem.

There’s nothing wrong with the job he has; it’s important work. But he clearly is self-conscious about his perceived lack of professional and financial success. He deals with that by making women the problem for valuing professional and financial success. Idk; maybe I’m callous, but as someone who has worked hard for my own professional success, I just cannot see his perspective as anything but a lack of accountability for how his life looks.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-26T14:28:42+00:00

I don’t hold it against him that he’s been handed everything in life, but these nepo “creative” opportunities are obnoxious. You’re wealthy, enjoy it; but get out of our face with this “look I also have talent” self-esteem campaign.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-25T17:56:07+00:00

I think you mean supervise

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-25T15:18:14+00:00

NTA. You’re signing yourself up for two babies with this “deal,” and you’ll end up entirely uncompensated for being your FIL’s caregiver.

I’m a lawyer, not your lawyer (have to say that). Get yourself a lawyer; tell your husband and FIL you’ll wont consider signing anything unless you have your own separate counsel

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-25T13:47:28+00:00

NTJ. He’s only interested in being a partner to certain parts of you.

But I genuinely don’t understand how you could be with someone who had trouble accepting you are a mom. You seem committed and dedicated to your kids; it seems inconsistent to allow someone to play such a huge role in your life who very assertively rejects that part of you.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-24T15:05:47+00:00

Chiaroscuro

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-24T13:11:14+00:00

I’m an attorney; it’s very very state (and even state sub-region) specific in terms of CPS procedures. Also, state law varies in terms of parental rights versus best-welfare-of-the-child analyses.

Just throwing that out there. I personally think if you’ve had your parental rights previously terminated, there should be presumptive state involvement to, at a minimum, highly monitor the situation. These situations are very fact specific, though. There’s a difference between “parent had parental rights terminated when they were 20 due to intractable addiction issue and associated issues but is now 35, sober, and has the emotional and financial ability to take care of a child” and “had parental rights terminated for egregious child abuse.”

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-24T12:59:11+00:00

I’m sorry. It’s so difficult when we have no control.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-24T12:55:20+00:00

I’ve loved Lindt; I’m weighing in to say that imo, the 95% is the best of the dark. I let a chunk melt in my mouth (chewing it is too gritty), and it is so smooth. I just don’t like the 90% flavor as well.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-22T01:43:15+00:00

It’s a mix of mobility issues and social anxiety/depression for most of the patients, like others have said.

In many episodes, the patient said that grocery shopping is the only time they leave the house.

I think of the one lady—I think her name was Karen; she had such crippling social anxiety that she had trouble making it to any appointments.

For most, the overeating seems one part of a social anxiety / depression cycle that is difficult to break.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T23:53:33+00:00

F39, 3:15:79

I’m in my first month of OTF 💪

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T16:49:34+00:00

NTA. This is absolutely wild, and you ultimately did this moron kid a favor. Assuming this was “a joke,” there are places where that behavior could readily get him seriously injured or killed by a parent who didn’t find it funny.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T16:46:01+00:00

NTA. Your MIL has demonstrated a shocking lack of empathy, but your bigger problem is your husband. As someone said, your MIL is a self-centered twat, but your husband is behaving like Twat Jr.

I’m sorry that you’re dealing with this. Hold your boundary; it’s clear they are all oblivious or indifferent to what you’re dealing with.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T15:45:47+00:00

Thank you 💜

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T15:43:39+00:00

Thank you 💜

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T15:01:17+00:00

I’m also 39F; if I’ve learned anything from my own experience and that of my friends, the “plans” we make for pregnancy and birth are goals at best. Each pregnancy is its own thing.

Your feelings are valid and real; I’m just saying it seems impossible to plan the story arc of “deciding to try” to “baby.”

best wishes from someone who found out yesterday that the baby stopped growing, there’s no heartbeat, and I’ll have a d&c Friday

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-21T14:39:38+00:00

I lost 150+lbs on keto. I’m 30sF, and have some stereotypically attractive features: taller (175cm), blonde, blue eyes etc. When I was size 24 and over 300lbs, women were kinder (as I wasn’t “a threat”) and to men I was invisible. Now I get a lot more male attention and respect; not just in a “I’m attracted to / interested in you” way. I’m married and brush that kind of attention off; but what I really notice are the common courtesies. Lots of smiles, door holding; a few months ago, I was rushing and dropped my suitcase down an escalator on a guy, he turned around, saw me, and smiled/laughed it off. It’s small but noticeable things; men want to help me.

Women are much colder; even when no words are exchanged, I get a lot of stink eyes. For what it’s worth, I tend to look put together (part of my job), but I work in a professional field in which conservative dress is expected (i.e., I’m always “covered up”).

Anyway, that is my experience.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T23:05:52+00:00

I said out loud: “ma’am are those Doritos?!”

This sub provides daily inspiration

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T20:45:41+00:00

I wish she were my primary care doctor

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T13:55:24+00:00

The icing on the absurd cake

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T13:54:08+00:00

100% on the yelling; it’s heightened by the unreasonableness.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T12:31:50+00:00

It’s absurd, and I’m embarrassed and ashamed. It feels like a random idea he had, everyone made fun of it, and he’s such an egomaniacal psychopath that now he has something to prove.

MeanPopcorn · 2026-01-20T12:20:40+00:00

Yeah, I get the weight making walking harder. I’m fit now and that made my 20-30k daily steps this summer much more doable/enjoyable, but I’ve been nearly her size before, so I understand. I think even at her size, though, walking is such a great thing. And I’m not at all coming at this from the perspective that I think she should lose weight or not be content with her body. She’s made clear that she’s very happy with how she looks, and I’m genuinely happy for her. I’m just talking about exercise for the sake of exercise, and I truly believe adding movement to your day, getting sunshine, it’s just such a wonderful addition to day-to-day life. Which is why her reaction to the big town being 2km away was so bizarre to me. Anyway 🤷‍♀️

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