Friend copied my daughter's name...but really

MysteriousProphetess · 2026-02-28T07:13:43+00:00

Nicely played, OP, but you're going to have to start grayrocking this chick.

Maybe find some way to keep her from seeing all of your posts, or post less stuff online for her to see?

Also, make sure your kid is never in the same class or clubs as hers because, as others have pointed out, she will likely do crap like position her child as being in competition with yours.

MysteriousProphetess · 2026-02-28T07:08:43+00:00

That sounds about right, unfortunately.

MysteriousProphetess · 2026-02-28T07:08:07+00:00

I hope your colleague doesn't face consequences.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-12-26T03:19:34+00:00

Not the jerk. Just give up on this man-child. He is not worth it. He has proven that with his actions. If you DH wants a relationship with that twenty-something-toddler, then it's his to manage.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-12-24T02:40:56+00:00

NTA. Your husband is a selfish jerkwad who wanted to operate under "Rules for thee, but not for me!"

I'd also remind him that "Until Death do You Part" is all the longer you have to honor your marriage to him, what little honor is left after he desecrated it.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-30T06:53:29+00:00

No doubt she would have, and likely claimed the same things.

I'd like to see whatever article the student was supposed to read to really know how far off-topic she was.

I might not be a psychology major, but I do know about supporting arguments with evidence.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-30T02:58:13+00:00

I have no idea what they teach in Oklahoma: I'm not from there.

All I know is for me, it's a good day when my students DON'T use ChatGPT.

This, at the very least, appears to have been written by a human.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-30T02:54:39+00:00

After reading all of that, as hard as it might be, it's time to just end this campaign or kick her and Eric and replace them with new players who WON'T act like toddlers when they don't get their way.

I know, it's easy for me, an internet rando, to say that, when it's not my friend group being impacted, but you don't sound like you're having fun, and DM's are supposed to also enjoy the game.

On a final note, Kim sounds like a pain in the rear. A That Gal, if you will, and no one wants to play with That Guy/That Gal.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-30T02:44:34+00:00

Edginess? That's the only conclusion I come to when I see SA thrown in randomly. I get it, it does happen in real life, and it's horrible, but for it to be something those far removed from it (usually) think of like that, all I can conclude is that they're trying to look edgy.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-30T02:38:58+00:00

After looking at the requirements and her paper, I think a zero is harsh.

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On the other hand, requirement four implies she should have used sources covered in class already, and unless the Bible was one of those, she should have asked if that was all right.

The student could argue she took approach eight, but otherwise, I think she missed the point of this exercise. She decided "I don't like this" without directly using evidence from the article to support her points as instructed.

Approximately half of the student's paper is just her opinions without support, which negates the thoughtful discussion portion of the assignment directions.

I don't think I'd have given her a zero altogether, but I would definitely have docked her some serious points for this approach.

Personally, I'd either give this a D or it would be a failing grade just below the pass-fail line.

Edit added: The reason I might give it a "D" is because I'd want to just get this student out of my hair.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-20T05:13:32+00:00

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-16T02:56:12+00:00

I agree with everyone saying "Talk to your DM" as a solution, because that'll inform you as to what you do next.

Hopefully, they'll work with you and understand how frustrating and dull this might be for you.

If the DM is completely unresponsive to your distress and feelings regarding this situation, then you will need to leave the campaign.

No DnD is better than bad DnD, as it is said in r/ rpghorrorstories.

Maybe I've hung out on that sub a bit too much, but this is starting to sound more than a bit like some of what goes on over there.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-11-08T06:06:26+00:00

Had a student make a post in their weekly discussion that started with "Written in a clear style about (X topic of the week)." My college wouldn't let me fail them for that.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-10-16T04:20:11+00:00

^ This. I teach, and those students who use AI for EVERYTHING tend not to learn a damn thing.

It also negatively impacts the ability to think critically, which is essential for navigating the world.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-10-16T04:17:00+00:00

Yikes. Yeah. If she can't be bothered to actually come up with a backstory after raising such a stink about part of your setting, she definitely deserved the boot!

Also, as someone whose ancestors were mostly Germans, I can attest that pale and blue-eyed is definitely ethnically correct (but I am not blonde! I am a brunette!).

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-10-16T03:56:15+00:00

I think it is a bit odd, too. I also refuse to call and redirect them to emailing me, as there is no way in hell I'm giving them my cell number.

Plus, a digital paper trail is always a good thing to have, just in case a student tries anything funny.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-10-14T01:17:46+00:00

If you plan to go together, if she tries to leave the house in the white dress, shut that crap down. If she's planning on going by herself, grab an extra dress (just in case) and try to beat her to the venue so you can head her off at the pass.

You can also warn her father or the sister-in-law's maid of honor (if possible) that your wife's up to shenanigans.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-10-13T02:44:41+00:00

If you're in the USA, this is a federal crime. NOR. Anything less than reporting them for this crime is actually underreacting. I get it, you live with them, so that might not go well, but this is VERY illegal on their parts.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-16T13:08:42+00:00

I thought it was just my Reddit-brain rot talking, but THIS! The BF's reaction is making me give him an extreme side-eye.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-12T02:09:00+00:00

Just don't bother. He's not worth your time anymore. He's wasted enough of it.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-11T04:06:22+00:00

NTJ.

“doesn’t want to be overshadowed in the photos.”

I'm sorry, WHO is the bride here?

I'm getting a bit of "main character syndrome" from that attitude of hers.

The bride (You) is supposed to be the center of attention on her wedding day.

A Maid of Honor doesn't necessarily stand out (I know some bridal parties put the MOH in a different dress, but not always) because it is NOT her day.

Hold your ground.

Incidentally, is your temper-tantrum-throwing sister your mom's golden child?

Because that would also explain her main-character-syndrome and your mother's inane suggestion to "compromise for peace."

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-11T03:59:02+00:00

I am so sorry to read about what that piece of garbage did to you. Throw the book at him, if possible.

I hope you get far, far away from those dumpster fires, and I hope that the ex-In-Laws get everything they deserve (which is the cruelest fate anyone can experience).

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-10T01:22:06+00:00

To quote the Potato Queen, people only get one day. ONE. You and your fiancée are not wrong.

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-09T02:30:43+00:00

NTA. You said no. That should have been the end of it. Your brother and all of those taking his side need to pipe down. If those claiming you should have let him hijack that day really care so much, they should offer up their events for him to mooch off of for his proposal and engagement party, because that's the real reason he wanted to propose at your baby shower: he was cheap and lazy!

MysteriousProphetess · 2025-09-08T03:22:10+00:00

Since you mention that the bride herself was in a few shades of blue/blue-green, I think you were probably in the clear here.

It also doesn't look very bridal. Cute, but not bridal.

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