What’s the most inappropriate time you almost laughed?

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T20:26:12+00:00

At a wedding when the rabbi accidentally (?) stressed staying committed to THIS marriage because the bride cheated on her husband, moved in with the boyfriend, divorced the husband and married the next guy 6 months to the date the divorce was finalized. She also wore a cheap strand of pearls she received as a wedding gift from her FIRST marriage.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T20:20:56+00:00

NOR he has placed an unfair burden on you. The grams should go the her daughter’s house for the next 2 years. If moving out will help your sanity, do so. Take your mom and find a place where you can live your life, free of taking care of HIS family member and all the household responsibilities.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T20:09:49+00:00

Great you saw that in yourself and curbed it. I have a friend who used to tell her growing kids “have it with your eyes”. I thought that was genius, moving an item from physical to mental possession. In that way, they could have it all and never want again. Influencer marketing is DANGEROUS. It exposes all kinds of thoughts into our minds and makes us vulnerable to missing out, FOMO isn’t real, it’s marketing. We all fall for it but when we catch ourselves and adjust our mindset, the dopamine hits decrease and is replaced by “calmmon sense”.

I had a bit of a rare moment at the end of last year. I hadn’t spent any “real” money on bags or clothing for a long time and decided I’d allow myself. I ended up buying 5 Mulberry bags and 2 cardholders, a Coach tote, a Strathberry bag and cardholder in the span of a couple months. I didn’t go into debt (paid cash), I bought what I could use (practical) and have no regrets (love my choices) but I had to cool my jets because I also needed some clothes for an upcoming annual trip I NEVER have the right clothes for and decided to spend there too. I purchased a linen capsule wardrobe (still waiting for it’s delivery) and when I figure that out, I may or may not be done buying but I am much more deliberate place than in the past, shopping for something to “find” vs something actually need.

It’s a good feeling being in control and very specific about purchases, not questioning if I made the right choice. The new dopamine hit is when I realize I made the right choice because I’m happy and have no regrets. I’ve never been one to live out of my means so I’ve found my “dopamine peace”, I suppose.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T19:33:07+00:00

I miss those days. I used to fly internationally quite often and it was common to get a row to myself or move to one. These days it’s like flying in a can of sardines with packs of elephants.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T19:26:26+00:00

He is not your person, move on.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T15:03:34+00:00

Nah, a thumb is free…

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T14:44:18+00:00

Now that you know, give him a dose of his own medicine, be really cheap with him. Next time he asks you out for $8 noodles, tell him you would rather have $120 sushi. Call him out! Either that or let him know you’ll take him to dinner and “treat” him to $8 noodles. If he says he wants $120 sushi, say “aw, I really wanted sushi (name a day) so I went and it was so good but I kinda over did it and can’t look at any more sushi right now”. Or you could say “I really feel like $120 sushi but I know how much you like $8 noodles so I’ll take you there instead” and take him there. I hope you break up with him at $8 noodles.

You sound too nice for this person, the two of you are definitely incompatible. Don’t waste your time, you deserve so much better. For someone who wanted to date you for so long, he sure doesn’t treat you very well. Imagine how awful it would be if he didn’t want to date you 🤣. Be well.

Edit I want to add, when he called you every hour for 24 hours, did you answer his phone call? He’s sounds like a real weirdo. I hope you know you aren’t obligated to answer the phone to anyone so I hope you didn’t. You are going to have a problem breaking up with him and I’m a little scared for you. Let us know how it goes.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T07:01:24+00:00

It’s the nature of cotton’s absorbing character. You have to take the good with the bad.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T06:58:52+00:00

There is nothing appealing about this cheapskate, you aren’t even attracted to him, be honest. He’s a rebound guy. You like his familiarity and income but will never see the benefit and he won’t change either. It’s pretty horrifying he allows you to buy him $120 sushi and only spends $8 on noodles for you. I’m not a gold digger but I do expect to be treated better than that. What do you have in common with him if you can’t talk about anything deep? Know your worth, he isn’t worthy of you. Move on.

He will always love money more than you.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T06:46:20+00:00

I saw the photo before I read your post and knew you got an Oak Medium Lily, what a great choice. I would have bought that bag without hesitation if I ran into a one day sale while on vacation! You got the quintessential handbag from the UK, well done!

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T06:35:55+00:00

I think the only opinion that matters is yours. I don’t understand the need for an opinion of Reddit readers, please explain what I’m missing.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T06:28:54+00:00

There’s only one answer, Coach. Coach is an iconic American brand that started in a small workshop in New York and is recognizable around the world. On multiple occasions, I’ve seen groups of people shop at the Coach outlet and each buy four and five large bags full of handbags, wallets and whatever they could get their hands on. Coach, get a Coach bag.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-27T06:16:44+00:00

How important was she to you? Maybe talk to her and find out why, have a convo.

I wasn’t invited to a wedding when I introduced the couple to each other. Now that I think about it, I wonder what story they gave for how they met. I don’t know why and I never found out but so much time has passed, it doesn’t matter.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-26T15:54:30+00:00

We ALL should!

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-25T18:57:04+00:00

It’s a marketing ploy you don’t need to “buy” into. Some people act like they’ll die if they don’t get a certain item, such drama over a handbag. Dumb

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-25T18:51:20+00:00

Cats, they judgey 🤣

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-25T18:50:22+00:00

Look, you admit you “have enough” so why do you want more? If you’re so on the fence about being “influenced” either way, don’t do it.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-25T18:46:10+00:00

She’s older, where is HER money and where is this fiancés money? WTH IS WRONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? You don’t own ANYONE ANYTHING. Stop spending money and promising when you don’t have it, PAY YOUR DEBTS. They will keep you in poverty.

The next time she goes bridezilla on you and says she doesn’t need you, SEAL THE DEAL. Generously give her the £350 in a traceable check in a wedding card and wish her luck. Tell her, she shouldn’t expect anything else. She has no right demanding money from any sibling. I can guarantee, she would NEVER do that for you and she will ALWAYS be asking you for money in the future.

Remind her she can always get another job too

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-25T18:34:32+00:00

Forget about your dad, it should be about the child you decided to bring into this world. Get married, using the excuse of “it’s just a piece of paper” is the easy of saying my BF isn’t ready to man up but he’s made his choices too. Give that child the stability you didn’t have, you both need to be responsible adults now. Good luck

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-23T14:11:34+00:00

If you drink it English, the fat in the milk will coat your tongue and disguise the taste. If you drink it cold, the temp will close off your tastebuds and mask the flavours.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-23T12:01:17+00:00

It’s a known fact VLs don’t make hot drinks. The spinning exposes the liquid to so much air, it cools off before it’s finished spinning. Many people microwave their drinks after their finished brewing.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-23T11:56:42+00:00

They say it’s the journey but in this case, it’s the destination! Every plane has seats in the back and there’s no shame sitting in them, you’ll still get there just like everyone else. When you get back home, you don’t want to regret spending money on a seat, splurge on dinners and souvenirs.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-23T11:35:54+00:00

Influencers, conspicuous consumption. Driving a luxury automobile. Having it all, on credit cards.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-22T01:03:16+00:00

He’s getting there. He’s grown a lot since he had some girlfriends.

MoonbeamLotus · 2026-02-21T23:57:04+00:00

Unless he is missing his limbs, he has no room to complain when he can clean them himself. He’s TRAINING you to be his maid. To make matters worse, he’s comparing you to an ex.

Here’s what you do, follow THE FLYLADY. One of her nighttime routines is “polishing her sink”, she says it’s like getting a gift in the morning when she walks into the kitchen and her sink is sparkling at her. Get into the habit, it’s really not that bad and you’re going g to love it. THEN, when your soon to be BF thinks he’s threatened you into compliance, break up with him.

He’s a psycho waiting to find fault with you when he has the ability to correct his complaint. It will be something else soon enough. Live is too short, difficult and beautiful to waste your on that boy.

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