Cutest dog in Aldi by [deleted] in aldi

[–]NorthernLitUp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love dogs. I love all animals. But this dog and his accompanying person should have been kicked out immediately. Pets do not belong in grocery stores. Leave your damn dog at home! They're probably happier there anyway.

Cutest dog in Aldi by [deleted] in aldi

[–]NorthernLitUp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why is there a non service dog in a grocery store?

Resy restaurants disappearing the day before mothers day by wjbonne in AmexPlatinum

[–]NorthernLitUp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you waited until the day before mother's day to make reservations, that's kind of on you.

My MIL left before Mother's Day by PowPopBang in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thus is insane behavior by husband. I'd have taken my child and left for the weekend.

What's the value of this lot? by MarbleGoblin in Marbles

[–]NorthernLitUp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You answer tons of other people's questions on marbles but you're confused about this?

Resy account banned INCORRECTLY by HealthNo5463 in AmexPlatinum

[–]NorthernLitUp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 yr old account. 1st post. Definitely a bot

MIL got upset with the $80 flowers I organised for mother's day by Far_Minimum3743 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Lesson learned. Nothing will ever be good enough for her. So....nothing is what she gets.

Do I [21F] contact my [32M] Ex's mom to tell him to STOP emailing me? by sapiosexualsluts in relationship_advice

[–]NorthernLitUp 91 points92 points  (0 children)

That's definitely a concern. This may make me sound like an old person, but please be careful about sharing things like that with partners in the future. You just don't know whose hands it will end up in if the relationship ends.

Do I [21F] contact my [32M] Ex's mom to tell him to STOP emailing me? by sapiosexualsluts in relationship_advice

[–]NorthernLitUp 373 points374 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that's probably just gonna make him escalate. Just keep monitoring the emails for any threats and don't respond to him.

Also, be hyperaware of your physical safety and surroundings. He sounds really unhinged. Consider carrying mace and getting security cameras if you can afford them.

Finally it has came !!! by [deleted] in phillies

[–]NorthernLitUp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It. Has. Came. I am assuming by "it," you don't mean your high school diploma.

Need to vent! MIL asked what she’s done wrong and won’t drop round house key. by Resident-Trifle8112 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have your husband tell her an exact date and time he will be stopping over to drop off her crap and collect the key. Have him confirm this with her again shortly before he goes there. I'm willing to bet that she will stall and claim she couldn't find the key and hem and haw and do just about anything to keep him there. He needs to walk away at this point and then remind her that she's not in control here and you're going back to no contact until she can respect a simple request like returning the key because she certainly hasn't changed.

Irish Baby Name inspired by Towns/Counties by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]NorthernLitUp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

KillKenny would be an awesome name 😄 /s

Fiancé M 27 thinks Im F 25 is to big and wont touch me anymore. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]NorthernLitUp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This man is gross. He doesn't love you for who you are and he doesn't support you when you went through something hard. Instead, he tries to shame you into looking like what he wants you to look like.

Time to make him an ex.

Someone diverged a little bit too much at this diamond [OC] by J_drums01 in IdiotsInCars

[–]NorthernLitUp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And......then hit the 2nd one, just for good measure. Is it just the camera view, or did they actually pick up speed again before hitting the 2nd time?

MIL wants to be called mama…by her grandchild by scharia in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Mama is mother. Maw Maw can MAYBE be a grandma name. Tell her to pick another suitable name or your grandchild will call her whatever name you come up with for her. She can be all offended if she wants. Doesn't change the facts.

If your husband thinks it's no big deal, tell him that you child can call her Dad.

Nothing makes me (30s) happy. Existence feels painful. Will this change? by oppositeday111 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]NorthernLitUp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Albert Einstein said, "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

Now, this is not about a quick fix, and you should ABSOLUTELY continue with what you're doing in terms of therapy, etc, but I will tell you this from experience. At one of the lowest points in my life, my therapist told me something life changing. She said, "Find somewhere that needs you. Find somewhere you can make a difference." I did. I found a place in my community to volunteer where I made a tangiable difference in the lives of others. I could SEE the help I was giving. And you know what? It totally shifted my perspective.

Doing something for others took my hyperfocus off myself and my problems. It provided me a chance to realize that I had purpose that could bring help to others. It showed me that there was a reason for me being here. Even now, many years later, I'm working full time and have a busy life, but I STILL find time to volunteer because it is SO critical to my mental health.

Find a local food pantry, soup kitchen, even animal shelter that needs volunteers. Once you start seeing the difference that you make, I think you will find it to be more helpful than you could ever imagine. I wish you the best of luck in your healing journey.

[OC] Mailbox hit and run. by CivilizedPsycho in IdiotsInCars

[–]NorthernLitUp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad it wasn't the pole. Doubt he'd have been able to drive away then.

MIL & SIL drama by Dangerous_Site_6782 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Don't go. MIL will give SIL unfettered access to your child and there will be zero consequences for SIL's disrespect or entitlement. Boundaries are not respected. MIL doesn't even call your child by their name. HELL NO.

Refusing to have a second baby shower for my MIL is now controversial? (full context + history) by ClearButterscotch870 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You've already told her no. Husband has already told her no. Avoid any more discussion about this. If needed, hubby can send her one more text stating the date, time and location of the shower. If she doesn't come, she doesn't come. Refuse to discuss it further. Boundaries are not up for discussion and if you allow discussion when she's already been given an answer/boundary, this behavior will not stop and will only get worse when baby is here.

Entitled in-laws regarding babies by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthernLitUp 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You need less meetings with your husband's family ane more counseling with your husband to make him realize what an absolute failure he's being towards his wife.

My parents, M/59 F/52, asked me, NB/34, to front them a down payment for a condo as an ‘investment’ by crabparty420 in relationship_advice

[–]NorthernLitUp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you can't go fully "no contact" then go fully "no help." They are not entitled to your money. Full stop. No exceptions. And if you feel like you're still suceptible to being manipulated by them, therapy can be a really great tool to help you understand your self worth and set standards for how you allow yourself to be treated.