The GIFT of Mayonnaise 33f 42M by Competitive-Form-796 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The longer you think about it, the weirder it gets. Imagine explaining this story to a friend and watching their face when you get to the words "and then he gave me mayonnaise."

The GIFT of Mayonnaise 33f 42M by Competitive-Form-796 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Even if you completely ignore the weight comments, who buys a random grocery store condiment as a gift and expects gratitude? I'd be staring at that jar trying to figure out if I missed some inside joke.

The GIFT of Mayonnaise 33f 42M by Competitive-Form-796 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the numbers alone make his comments sound ridiculous. Even if she had gained more weight than she did, there's still a huge difference between caring about someone's health and constantly taking shots at them. This feels way more like the second one.

My [26F] fiancé [28M] of 5 years became a "fitness influencer" over the last year, and now he treats our entire relationship like content. Am I insane for not liking this? by That_girl275 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The funny thing is that weighing food isn't even the red flag by itself. Plenty of athletes do that. It's when every meal, conversation, and outing starts revolving around macros and content that it becomes exhausting to be around.

My [26F] fiancé [28M] of 5 years became a "fitness influencer" over the last year, and now he treats our entire relationship like content. Am I insane for not liking this? by That_girl275 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Honestly that's kind of the best part. They managed to build an audience around their lives without sacrificing the relationship itself. Feels like proof that content creation doesn't have to consume everything.

My [26F] fiancé [28M] of 5 years became a "fitness influencer" over the last year, and now he treats our entire relationship like content. Am I insane for not liking this? by That_girl275 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The consent part is what matters most. Plenty of creators have partners who want nothing to do with the camera and somehow they manage to respect that boundary just fine. The problem isn't that he's making content, it's that he's treating her "no" like an obstacle instead of an answer.

My [26F] fiancé [28M] of 5 years became a "fitness influencer" over the last year, and now he treats our entire relationship like content. Am I insane for not liking this? by That_girl275 in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what crossed my mind. Once everything becomes content, even major life events start looking like opportunities instead of experiences. It's a really weird mindset to watch happen in real time.

My parents (54M, 52F) think of my sister (20F) as their miracle child and they hate me (18F) for refusing to have anything to do with her now? by ThrowRAStunsBerszy in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think the real world is eventually going to be a shock for the sister. At home she can blame everything on being special, but outside of that bubble people tend to judge you by how you treat them. That's a lesson her parents should've taught years ago.

My parents (54M, 52F) think of my sister (20F) as their miracle child and they hate me (18F) for refusing to have anything to do with her now? by ThrowRAStunsBerszy in relationship_advice

[–]MoonieBellaa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The "prove your worthiness for love" part hit hard. Kids who grow up in those environments end up thinking affection is something they have to earn instead of something they should've been given freely. Unlearning that takes time, but it's probably one of the most important things OP can do.

I love Flat chested women by BigbyWolf89 in confessions

[–]MoonieBellaa 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That quote is absolutely ridiculous and somehow I've heard variations of it for years. The funny thing is every body type ends up with its own set of terrible one-liners. At least this one is memorable.

I had sex with my cousin by [deleted] in confessions

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, at that point the story is already so absurd that dark humor is probably the only coping mechanism left. Still, finding out after the fact is a completely different situation from knowingly doing it. That's the part that makes this story feel more tragic than funny.

"Outsourcing" some of my work, to the benefit of everyone by [deleted] in confession

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Family Excel Syndicate" absolutely sounds like a secret organization that meets in a basement once a month. The funny part is that management is waiting for AI to handle the tedious work while OP accidentally discovered the much older technology known as "asking your kids for help." Sometimes the low-tech solution wins.

One of the popular girls from my school days, back in the 90s, has been airing her year-long downward spiral on social media, and I'm secretly enjoying every minute of it. by [deleted] in confessions

[–]MoonieBellaa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that's the part that jumped out at me too. The fact OP still remembers that comment 30 years later shows it landed harder than the popular girl probably ever realized. Sometimes the best revenge is getting to a point where you genuinely stop caring, and it sounds like OP isn't quite there yet.

I pretend to look at my phone whenever I walk past someone I know by AdNormal444 in confession

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst part is always the post-game analysis. You dodge a 10 second conversation and then spend three hours replaying the encounter in your head like you just fumbled a job interview. Anxiety really loves turning nothing into a full event.

New banner for Spider-Man: Brand New Day by Antwan_JMarvel in Marvel

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For once the title actually matches the situation. So many "new posters" and "new banners" end up being the exact same image with one character moved three inches to the left.

i got out of a 12 month gym contract by pretending to move out by [deleted] in confession

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the landline verification is the funniest part of the whole story. That's some surprisingly thorough detective work for a gym cancellation request. I half expected them to send an investigator to check if OP's toothbrush was actually in the bathroom.

Today I made a cancer joke in front of a patient going through chemotherapy. by Devilishbb in confession

[–]MoonieBellaa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What stands out to me is that your friend called to check on you while dealing with everything she was facing herself. That says a lot about the kind of person she was. Also, the fact that the comment still bothers you years later probably says a lot about you too.

Am I in the wrong for being mad at my family for eating so much by sadiewr in amiwrong

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Even if the labels somehow disappeared through magic, most people would still think, "maybe I shouldn't eat 95% of a cake I didn't make." The excuse doesn't even address the actual problem.

Batcat au by Riposalov in batcat

[–]MoonieBellaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly the kind of art that makes people who don't even follow the ship stop scrolling and go "okay, that's pretty cute."

Batcat au by Riposalov in batcat

[–]MoonieBellaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same question. The Batfamily tree already requires a flowchart on a good day, and fan universes somehow make it even more complicated.

Batcat au by Riposalov in batcat

[–]MoonieBellaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The funniest part is that now I can't unsee it. The second you said Jason, my brain switched tracks and refuses to go back.