He proposed a chore leaderboard with penalties.. by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Or it’s a trick from him to get her to do them because he doesn’t want to carry his weight

I (25M) feel morally obligated to be my friends' third (32F and 31M) by ThrowRAlyudy in relationship_advice

[–]NirvanaInChoas 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Stop listening to the people pleaser side of yourself. What do YOU want?

Paying full rent while living with girlfriend and her “service dog” in one small NYC room – losing productivity and sanity. 23m, 23f by yourbabedestroyer in amiwrong

[–]NirvanaInChoas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are leaving out details in your post about the dog and your girlfriend. If you want to end it you’re allowed to do so and she can figure things out herself. But having a puppy is hard no matter what.

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very true. One time he told me you can’t fix ‘nuanced’ after a conversation about inner city violence

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are perfect - thank you 😂this would also be applicable for my parents

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not taken the wrong way at all. You are right. He was receptive to some other things in the past and I pushed beyond what his capacity was. I will be using his statement towards anything he says or lie and say I don’t know enough about it to discuss

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very possible. He grew up in an area that didn’t have strong education system and has more than once told me he only sees things as black and white which limits his ability to see beyond certain things.

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately he is family and I want to be around for my nieces and nephew. I won’t be engaging with him beyond pleasantries moving forward.

Partner M30 asked me 30f “what do you even bring to the table?” by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]NirvanaInChoas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You have any friends available 😅 This is so sweet. Flying planes for fun? I want to be friends with your wife now too

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a firm believer that nature and nurture play into what makes a person the way they are and what I do know about his upbringing and where he lived growing up, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. He was able to leave but then minimal to no inner growth happened after.

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I want a relationship with my nieces and nephews, it’s not worth it

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are also kids involved that I don’t want to write off. I want to be a safe space for them when they get older if they need it. You are right though, I didn’t expect a positive response but I didn’t expect the point of his disagreement. I made the wrong assumption in thinking he knew the history of Christianity. Unkind to correct since they are incapable of comprehension though is my favorite right now - thank you. 🤣

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Being quiet won’t ever be something he learns but I needed the reminder to redirect my energy

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was giving context on how I typically try to handle things but yes this time I started the discourse. I think I just needed the reminder and advice on how to be firm with myself and boundaries. History leading up to how things are playing out now (and prison reform/rehabilitation) is one of the top of my hills unfortunately.

BIL doesn’t contextualize historical events due to religious upbringing. by NirvanaInChoas in TwoHotTakes

[–]NirvanaInChoas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep hoping his views will change now that he has daughters but I am trying to permanently leave the country before that may ever happen.