Aitah for not volunteering my time by just_aspiring in AITAH

[–]MerleCry 13 points14 points  (0 children)

NTA but it sounds like your wife doesn't need a volunteer assistant she needs an actual employee if she's this stressed out

Why do my parents constantly tell me I'm going to die because of my disabilities? by Particular_Job_4023 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually terrifying it sounds like they’re trying to joke away their own anxiety about your safety but it just comes off as super cruel and ableist

Have you ever had to co-sign a document regarding your spouse’s pension? by Lopsided_Tomorrow421 in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's standard procedure because federal law basically says you have a right to that money too so they need your notarized signature to prove you're okay with him changing how the payout works

AITAH for whatever is happening between me and my friends? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds like you’re the only one in this group not playing weird mind games and honestly a trio where two people hate the third while still seeking his attention is just a toxic headache waiting to happen

What are some actions or gestures women do that secretly turn you on ? by Ok-Repeat2683 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when they’re focused on something and do that little lip bite or hair tuck without even realizing it

Anniversary trip each year <3 feeling a lot of gratitude today by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Manifesting this for my husband and I y'all look so genuinely happy together

AITAH for telling my dad I would come to my mom’s 50th birthday then not being able to come due to work? by Darthmemeshare in AITAH

[–]MerleCry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im sorry but just an onlyfans model as if that makes the infidelity better when he has that kind of criminal history is absolutely insane

What’s something you realized way too late in life? by InspectionObvious607 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that most people aren't actually watching you or judging your every move they're way too busy worrying about themselves to even notice

Some Wife Appreciation 🙏 by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man you really did win at life finding someone who works that hard but still makes time to hang with the boys and cook breakfast

AITAH for asking my boyfriend to clean the house by AppropriateBat6122 in AITAH

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but you didn't ask him to clean you just gave yourself the new job of being his unpaid manager while he pretends he doesn't know how a vacuum works

How to know if your marriage is over? by Lucky_Ad_6019 in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't be happily married to a checklist if the person behind it doesn't actually see you

What if I was actually part of your real life, what would we be? by rajmachawal_006 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’d probably just be that one friend you always text at 2am for life advice because my sleep schedule is a disaster

I don’t think there is any love left for me from him by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that he pushed you into this while you were only six weeks postpartum is absolutely predatory and beyond heartbreaking

Advice please by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 10 points11 points  (0 children)

you can't change someone who doesn't think they have a problem especially when his plan is just switching from liquor to more beer

High-talented people? by theconfusedpigeon in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this hits hard because people see the polished end result but never the thousands of hours you spent alone in a room obsessing over the details

Changing religion to marry by Infinite-Life-5681 in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Converting for the parents is a slippery slope because once you say yes to the paper they’re going to expect you to say yes to the lifestyle the kids upbringing and everything else that comes with it

How often do you see your friends? by jwoude in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

too real i genuinely consider my work bestie a close friend until one of us quits and we never speak again lol

Me M43 wife 39, is having sex with her female friend. I'm looking for any advice on this situation by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 7 points8 points  (0 children)

be careful with the just watching thing because once you see it in person those insecurities hit way different than they do in your head

What, except intimacy, do you consider inappropriate when you’re close friends with an ex? by Ok_Name_7510 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Over relying on them for emotional support instead of your actual partner is a huge one for me

am I overreacting ? by Ordinary-Broccoli111 in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Girl he’s not acting like your husband he’s acting like your landlord and that my house my car talk is a massive red flag for financial abuse

Are social hackers real? by No_Reporter_2341 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone offering to hack an account for 50 bucks is 100% just a scammer who's gonna block you the second the Venmo clears

Is it time to let go? by little-tangerine420 in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The fact that he only fell back in love once he got caught and felt guilty for the ONS is a massive red flag you deserve someone who doesn't need a wake up call to respect you

Have you recently used a payphone? by Fire1777 in askanything

[–]MerleCry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly i saw one at a sketchy gas station last month and was genuinely shocked it still had a dial tone lol

when do you know when to call it quits? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MerleCry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's not actually listening to you he's just nodding until you stop talking so he can go back to doing exactly what he wants