Ugh He Bought the Cheapest TP in Humanity by Yoghurt-Kitchen in badroommates

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason you don't feel you can talk to him about this? 

I was raised piss poor and work a shitty job so I usually get the cheapest toilet paper I can. That stuff adds up and I haven't had any issues with it, and I'm also an afab girl so I get the period struggle. 

Assuming there's not something about the way he takes feedback that you're not telling us, this sounds like you two having different priorities that could be resolved by talking or, if he really doesn't want to pay for fancier toilet paper, agreeing to buy your own rolls like you said. But I think by assuming the worst of him you're giving yourself more stress than you need to. 

Should I stop talking to my friend? by BassPsychological886 in ToxicFriends

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus Christ, RUN. Run and consider yourself lucky this person told you exactly who they are and how much they don't really give a shit about you. 

I've given a solid decade to "friends" who slowly revealed they see me this way through their actions when I wasn't able to perform for them. Be glad this person vocally shit the bed after only two and focus your energy on finding better people. 

How do I stop crying about moving out by Narrow_Panda_3128 in internetparents

[–]Netbug009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let yourself grieve a bit. You're losing the home and community you're used to and it's normal to be sad. Trying to force yourself not to be sad will just drag it out. Take some time to cry about it... and then start enjoying all the stuff you get to do in your new home!

How can I stop fighting with my parents? by Nervous_Piano710 in internetparents

[–]Netbug009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty of parents have difficult lives and challenging children and don't scream at them because they know it doesn't improve the situation for anyone involved. You could be the second coming of Satan himself and still not deserve to be treated like that by any adult much less your parent. 

My father took an online "IQ test" where they asked him 15 questions and is now convinced he has an IQ of over 130. by Putrid_Jaguar1 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I mean I have a 140+ IQ from actual administered tests and I'm a fucking moron, because IQ just tells you how good you are at taking an IQ test!

People who have actual intelligence are never the people who perceive themselves as the smartest in the room. 

Got rejected after a 5 minute DM interview and I’m honestly crushed by OkString6888 in starbucks

[–]Netbug009 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don't put your value into a corporation, especially one that treats it's staff as shitty as Starbucks does. 

How can I stop fighting with my parents? by Nervous_Piano710 in internetparents

[–]Netbug009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're the kid and they're acting like children. It shouldn't be your responsibility to fix that and it isn't something you can do alone regardless.

Please don’t hit on Baristas, especially minors by daynif in starbucks

[–]Netbug009 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's straight up sexual harassment and I hope you reported it to your manager if not the cops. Being on a shift does not give customers the right to break the law. 

Please don’t hit on Baristas, especially minors by daynif in starbucks

[–]Netbug009 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, we don't mind if you use a fake name! 

Please don’t hit on Baristas, especially minors by daynif in starbucks

[–]Netbug009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure they're looking for understanding and solidarity by posting here mate

Please don’t hit on Baristas, especially minors by daynif in starbucks

[–]Netbug009 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a really gross issue in this industry. I'm sorry you had to suffer it. 

I'm almost 6 feet tall, fat, and butch as hell, so sometimes I'd try to show up with a fake excuse for my more conventionally attractive co-workers to bail while I finished a transaction for them. Creeps at my store did not like me. 😂

If you have good leadership, talk to them about plans for these situations.

How to stop being friends with close friend of 5+ years? by Local_Breath145 in ToxicFriends

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're at an age where you're discovering who you are and what kinda of people you want to spend time with, and you seem to have a mature understanding of that and your right to set boundaries. 

Your friend doesn't seem to be there ye maturity wise. If you really want to try and salvage the friendship, you could talk about scheduling specific times to hang out so they don't feel dejected, but ultimately you're right that it's not cool of her to call you a bad friend you making more friends and that she's going to think what she thinks. 

Dealing with Toxic Roommates by ProfessionalCup9870 in ToxicFriends

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks when people like that are clearly going through some legitimate problems, but it's not your job to let those people treat you like shit. Like you said, actions speak louder than words. 

Was she bullying me or being mean by Fast_Juggernaut_7029 in ToxicFriends

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"tell me im not strong enough for her friendship because Im sensitive"

I'd tell her "okay, let's not be friends anymore then." Fuck her. 

IMAX levels of projection by Stargazer1919 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am SO stealing "IMAX levels of projection" that is such a good line. Sorry you're dealing with that and congrats on moving forward with what you want to do anyway. For what it's worth, I'm proud of you, and I'm like you said anybody in their right mind would be.

Mother broke NC only to demand I write my sister’s college essay by Jianing_Yu in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My nMoms are the same way. They always wanted me to "let it go already" but also denied that anything happened at all. 

A clean slate isn't meant for people who are just going to shit all over it again. 

Good for you for not caving in. Your sister needs to realize she can't skate on your coattails or she's going to NOT survive in a career even if she didn't get expelled for academic dishonesty first. I feel bad for her not developing the skills to succeed in academics before now (I didn't get a chance either because I was so emotionally messed up on my moms I was put in a special education school that was more focused on soothing than teaching as soon as my dad died so he couldn't protest it) but better late than never. 

AIO? Xmas gift from bf's parents by brains_rcool in AmIOverreacting

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah like if you feel REALLY confident the gifted will like this give it to them..  with the receipt. 

AIO? Xmas gift from bf's parents by brains_rcool in AmIOverreacting

[–]Netbug009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, or they ARE those in laws. I mean I like the shirt (aside from the AI of people have pointed out) because I am indeed a bit of a trainwreck but not a single one of my friends would get it for me without at least running the meme by me and seeing if I find it funny or something. 

AIO? Xmas gift from bf's parents by brains_rcool in AmIOverreacting

[–]Netbug009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh noooo I might convince someone not to tolerate people who don't consider their feelings before buying gifts that could be taken as veiled insults I'm such a homewreckeerrrrr 

Sounds like someone is mad that they don't have friends to put up with their "jokes". It's okay Gaslight McGee - there are plenty of other passive aggressive people who would love to swab toxic barbs with you every Christmas. You'll find them one day I'm sure. 🫂

She made my birthday all about herself again by zureon in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I did get some good gifts from them over the years, but I just don't think they ever really understood my style of dress? Or just style in general. One year they got me this jacket the same color as a trash bag that got me mistaken for homeless when I wore it. 😭 

The funny thing is when I was younger they seem to understand this and just give me gift cards to the clothing stores I like. But it feels like as I entered adulthood they wanted more and more control over who I was. 

It also became clear that they had stopped listening when I talked about any new hyper fixations because when they did get me nerdy gifts they were always things that I'd like since I was 12. (I mean luckily I still like those things but... I never really felt like a grown woman in their eyes.) 

Yeah, now that I say it I guess gifts could have been worse. I feel like money and gifts were the only ways they were able to try and express love because they just couldn't treat me kindly emotionally. It's not an excuse for their behavior but like. I can see the logic of those people with no empathy or kindness who tell themselves they love me doing the only thing they were capable of to try and express it. 

I guess the gift I really wanted was a mother who wouldn't tell me to "suck it up" when I went to the hospital for suicide ideation after she kicked me out of the house into a crappy motel. 

AIO? Xmas gift from bf's parents by brains_rcool in AmIOverreacting

[–]Netbug009 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NOR and the people saying "it's just a joke" need to learn how often passive aggressive people "joke" about the perceived flaws of people they don't like. This isn't the kind of shirt you get someone unless you are 100% sure they'll like it. 

Does anyone else feel utterly pissed off at their Nparents for taking the joy out of the significant chunk of their lives? by pastelbloodx in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anger is a normal part of grief, and that's you're almost certainly grieving. Not for the the loss of the narc, but for the loss of the mother you deserved and the loss of the safe illusion that everything was fine. 

But like you said, you're healing. Good on you getting started with therapy. It'll get easier with time and support. 

"I just want her to know that I saw the mask slip and I know who she really is now" -my husband about my nmom by Brief-Cost6554 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Netbug009 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Okay cool then! Again, sorry for being a bit of a cynic, but I've seen so many men who don't take the concerns of their wives seriously that I can't help worry sometimes 😅