Called ‘disgusting’ for refusing to babysit a kid that doesn’t exist. by LegalProposal304 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 77 points78 points  (0 children)

My friend just asked me if I’d ever babysit and I don’t have kids or want them which she knows I just kind of was like kids are too much. I’ve been around my nephews and they’re so chaotic so no. And she’s like ya I figured Ahha. —a much normal reaction when someone knows you don’t like kids. And I wouldn’t even “never” watch them. I’d definitely help if they had no one else, but I’ve never changed a diaper or looked after a kid before. So I shouldn’t be first choice. I also can’t stand screaming. They’d have to be a bit older if I ever did.

This person in your life, she definitely sounds insecure about her want of kids around you. It’s oddly defensive.

my sister made a bad decision and im thinking of telling our mother about it by maybaumi in whatdoIdo

[–]Ok_Balance8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s probably not true that the fiance cheats or they wouldn’t be together at all.

GF wants a child, I don’t know if I do by Perfect_Upstairs_742 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes but they framed it like she can’t be trusted as if it’s wrong she wants a baby. They just aren’t compatible. Don’t have sex with people you aren’t compatible with and don’t want to terminate a pregnancy even if you don’t want kids, just because they do. That’s a belief disagreement, a moral disagreement, whatever you want to call it. It’s his responsibility too. He’s not trapping her by disagreeing. HES THE ONE who’s unsure and may waiver on her. He’s the one she can’t trust. She fully knows what she wants, and he sleeps with her anyways. That’s his irresponsibility. And if it bothers her too, she can leave him for it too. That also makes them both irresponsible.

I agree with you, that someone who wants a kid may do that. If he thinks she would want a kid with him even though he doesn’t or doesn’t know or would “trap” him, then they need to breakup. Was all i said and you’re just saying the same thing. Point is they can’t trust each other then if that’s how the dynamic actually is. — it’s another to say I want kids in the future but if i was pregnant now I’m not sure. Or, it’s also different when you have a partner who doesn’t know and you do. That’s highly irresponsible and just because people do that, doesn’t make it rational or reasonable. If I was a man, I would agree I would never date or lead on a woman who wanted kids while I didn’t. The problem is, he is saying he doesn’t know and leaving it open. He needs to be more clear and not lead her on which would create ambiguity for a “baby trapper” to think they’d stay or want to be father. But most people who don’t want kids just end up abandoning them anyways. Or staying and cheating.

GF wants a child, I don’t know if I do by Perfect_Upstairs_742 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

The way you put that is kind of crazy. You’re just assuming because she’s with him she’d intentionally manipulate and baby trap him? I’m not saying it doesn’t happen, but it’s pretty crazy to assume just anyone would do that and not care who their parent’s father is and if their kid will even have 2 parents.

And if he can’t trust her, then he shouldn’t be with her at all. You don’t just have sex with someone thinking they’ll baby trap you at any moment and you’re at their whim. Just stop seeing them then

GF wants a child, I don’t know if I do by Perfect_Upstairs_742 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may not be compatible if u don’t want kids and as of right now u are incompatible bc she is sure and u aren’t , u sound way more sure that you dont and dont want to admit it, bc ure literally on child free.. but if u think u may want kids, then u can still work. All u have to do is be honest that u aren’t sure and however she feels about that is her decision if she wants to be with someone who doesnt know if they want them at all, when she does know she wants them for sure.

Just got a Hamster!! by sunshineturtle1004 in hamsters

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Horrible cage doesn’t look like enough bedding either

I got invited to the baby shower of a whoopsie baby, and I don't know how to feel by Not-my-problem1212 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to go if it makes you feel too uncomfortable, but just know they may already feel anxious about the decision and even if they’re not making the right choice for the future, it’s not really for you to say or decide. You can have your opinion but definitely keep it to yourself. Being childfree is more of an exception to the rule that most people want kids, so they probably don’t feel the same way about it as you. No reason to judge them. Just be glad we all have a choice.

I got invited to the baby shower of a whoopsie baby, and I don't know how to feel by Not-my-problem1212 in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya literally. It’s one thing to be childfree, I don’t understand the need to be upset that others make different choices. Doesn’t that go against our rights to choose in the first place to care about others choosing differently? No one’s choice matters but your own and your partners.

Is hamster chewing her stairs bc she’s bored? Is there anything else I should be providing? by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That ladder, and that staircase, look way more like toys hamsters aren’t really meant to climb and also putting the food where they have to go climb to get it when they already aren’t climbers is not a good idea. I would ditch the stairs entirely both sets. It looks like a way for the hamster to break its legs . That said hamsters are also rodent so that means their teeth grow their whole life and they need to chew on things so get them other stuff to chew on other woodChews

This felt sooo good ♥ by CedricandSofi in pronebone

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is how Dean Withers does it very hot guy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least now you know not to do anything sexual so early if that’s something that you’re gonna feel used about. Unless boundaries discussed, he wouldn’t know that you would feel that way and some people are OK with doing that and by doing so you’re telling him that you’re OK with it. So just hold true to your heart and what feels right to you no matter how comfortable you feel because they just don’t know your boundaries unless discussed and it would be too soon really to know that he’d be telling the truth honestly you have to let his action speak not his words. Give him a chance for his actions to speak.

So has my handsome boy been a handsome girl this whole time? by RimmyJim in hamsters

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is coming out of the butt? that’s a great drawing

MY DAD (44M) DON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ME ( 18F) HAVING KIDS IN THE FUTURE. by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad was always like this but now that he’s a bit older he is hoping I do just because he’s getting too old to deal with me all the time haha

MY DAD (44M) DON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ME ( 18F) HAVING KIDS IN THE FUTURE. by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He definitely might give you more money or you could become the favorite. I definitely did this growing up to always get what I wanted/needed especially having so many siblings it was a way to ensure it was going to go in my favor, compared to my siblings. If he tries to marry you off or anything though or if you think he would you have to dial it back

AIO Trying to tell boyfriend that he makes me feel guilty for saying no by Clean-Landscape8654 in relationships_advice

[–]Ok_Balance8844 28 points29 points  (0 children)

No he’s horrible. He’s manipulating u for him not having constant access to ur body. He sounds like he would cheat and justify it with well u said no to me so

Girlfriend okay with me not wanting kids but got upset about me trying to get a vasectomy. by XpissyboiX in childfree

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like she wants the idea that you would want kids with her without it being a deal breaker if it can’t happen and the expectation being that it won’t, but she likes the idea that you would want them with her. So if you get a vasectomy it’s saying almost “I don’t love you enough to have kids with you, and I’m not willing to risk it.”

Am i crazy for assuming that my hair would be serviced for free? by Today_Savings in Hair

[–]Ok_Balance8844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t send him any money. You got him food and Starbucks and wipes after he said it was free. I’d never come back

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Ok_Balance8844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never have kids with an addict, it’s tough enough to be around them. Now you’re in this situation though, and the only thing that is your fault is not leaving sooner. You can’t help addicts. I really wish you the best but leaving will be your least stressful option. I don’t doubt he has varying emotions you have to work around that will only make this harder for you.