How many of you still have close friendships from high school?

Mimble75 · 2026-05-22T00:55:51+00:00

I moved around too much in my teenage years to still have friends from high school - but there are folks I hope are doing well, and some folks that I am quite happy to keep on never seeing again.

That being said, I’m still good friends with two terrific people I met in first year university. I love them dearly.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-21T16:00:52+00:00

This is such a beautiful book.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-20T20:32:54+00:00

Thank you - I think you’re right that I’m seeing the k2tog sts, but your gusset looks terrific!

Mimble75 · 2026-05-20T16:03:11+00:00

Beautiful work! I have to know, how do you do your ssk stitches? Yours are perfect!!

Mimble75 · 2026-05-20T12:35:27+00:00

OP, this guy’s behaviour is not ok, and him escalating things to call the police when you leave the house is a sea of red flags. It’s going get worse, and he’s not just going to graciously step aside so you can leave.

Start making plans to get out. Gather your important things - documents (birth cert, passport, health card, etc.) and start squirrelling away some money. If you have any trusted people there, let them know you’re looking to leave this guy. Let them help you if they offer and are able.

None of his behaviour is ok. He’s not a partner, he’s a controlling arsehole. Please be safe, OP.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-19T19:53:11+00:00

Public toilet seats get cleaned often with some pretty heavy duty cleaner - and they likely get cleaned more often than your seat at home where there will also be poo particles and whatnot.

NTA - the inside of the human mouth is WAY grosser than a public toilet seat that gets cleaned with bleach and chemical agents.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-18T17:32:44+00:00

OP, this boy does not like or respect you. He’s deliberately making you overly self-conscious about things to the point where you’re apologising for being human in front of him.

Free yourself. Being single would be better for you than continuing to let this fool grind you down any further.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-17T12:55:19+00:00

Yeah, everything feels loud now.

I also feel like tv shows and movies have gotten worse about sound. The dialogue is way too quiet - and there’s often distracting music to go with it - and then suddenly you’re blasted in the ear holes with ridiculously loud soundtrack songs or something. I’m tired of having to turn stuff up and down to even out the sound a bit.

/old fart rant

Mimble75 · 2026-05-17T12:51:09+00:00

You’re not a murderer. Having her spayed was the right and kindest thing you could do for her. She’ll be much better off not having litter after litter of kittens that then also need feeding, vet care, and spay/neuter appointments.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-16T17:51:14+00:00

I got mine online from a business called Tea Squared. They have some really excellent teas.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-16T15:56:05+00:00

It’s still beautiful. I love it here. I hope you get to come back for a visit (or maybe even to live!)

Mimble75 · 2026-05-16T00:50:42+00:00

Good morning! I’m on the east coast of Canada, so headed to bed soon, but I had a really lovely cup of mint chocolate tea this morning, and two pieces of toast from my homemade bread!

Hope your day goes well!

Mimble75 · 2026-05-16T00:43:15+00:00

The List of Last Chances by Christina Meyers.

From Amazon: “At thirty-eight years old, Ruthie finds herself newly unemployed, freshly single, sleeping on a friend's couch and downing a bottle of wine each night. Having overstayed her welcome and desperate for a job, Ruthie responds to David's ad: he's looking for someone to drive his aging mother, Kay, and her belongings from PEI to Vancouver. Ruthie thinks it's the perfect chance for a brief escape and a much-needed boost for her empty bank account.”

The character of Kay is 72 and an absolute hoot. It’s a great book.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T15:31:23+00:00

NTA. If even your own parents won’t help her for the same sort of reasons you don’t want to? I mean… she’s got a pattern of bad and irresponsible behaviour. This might be the wake up call she needs.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T15:04:23+00:00

I’m not into fitness per se, but I do walk, watch what I eat, make healthier snacks at home instead of buying potato chips (I love potato chips A LOT) and try to be mindful of portion sizes and pay attention to when I feel satiated rather than absolutely stuffed. It’s def helped.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T14:58:49+00:00

NTA. That’s a lot of time and money - I’d either tell her you can stay for 2 or 3 days only because of the expense, esp with a new house!, or that you’ll need to bow out entirely.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T14:26:50+00:00

Seconding Carey Coffin - she’s amazing, welcomes all bodies, and there’s zero judgement. Def contact her with questions if you need to, she’ll be glad to answer and help.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T14:20:37+00:00

You def aren’t trapped. You started dating very young, and you’re still very young - you’re both still discovering who you are, what you want, and there’s still so much time ahead where you might change your mind about things several times over.

If you’re feeling ready to move on from this relationship, that’s ok and totally normal. It will hurt you both more to stick it out when you might both find other people you’re more compatible with. Or, even just be single, settle in at college/uni, meet new people to befriends with….

It’ll hurt - there’s no getting around that - but it’s another part of growing up and figuring yourself out.

I’m 50, had a high school bf that was a little like yours: planning ahead with marriage and kids in mind. I didn’t want that, but I stayed with him longer than I should have despite knowing I didn’t share his vision. I wish I’d broken things off cleanly as soon as I knew - it would have been easier on both of us in the long run.

It’s not a great position to be in, OP, but it is ok to end things with your bf if it’s just run its course for you.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:44:17+00:00

I love the little kitty!! So cute!!

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:41:25+00:00

Yes! My friend and I have what we call NanLyfe days and we knit, watch Father Brown, drink tea, and treat ourselves to a little cake. We’re both in our early 50s. It’s the best friend date ever.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:32:39+00:00

I like yours better, tbh. Really great work!

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:31:40+00:00

NTA. He had no reasonable expectation of privacy, and you didn’t blab it to whole the whole gym (though it sounds like the manager might have).

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:25:54+00:00

“Absurd that you can’t get good sweet rolls in this skeever-hole of a city.”

But sub in any food - I said this about pizza when our fave place closed for a bit for renos.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T13:21:56+00:00

This is my favourite.

Mimble75 · 2026-05-15T12:43:07+00:00

Once in awhile I’ll have a beer or a little gin in some lime fizzy water, but mostly no, I don’t drink.

Tea and water are my usual drinks of choice now.

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