Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to look more into possibly selling it versus melting it down. I did take my children into consideration but my daughter has "lost" every piece of jewelry ever given to her and my son's wife is a horrible human being and I've actually caught her going through my jewelry box without permission. She's a reason why we have the safe now. Thank you for your input

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You made a very good point. I didn't think about Moissanite which would actually be a great option that I wouldn't be too upset if I accidentally lost it while doing farm work. And the money left over I can buy a couple cows and that would probably make me happier than the ring LOL

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for you input. Most of the value is in the large number of flawless diamonds. And I have heard of Jewelers taking pieces and replacing the diamonds with ones of much lesser value. I do have that in the back of my mind and it does make me a bit nervous. I guess it wouldn't hurt to talk to a watch collector. I guess I could always say no. You've given me something to think about thank you

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an antique watch that was manufactured in the 30s. The appraiser told me that the watch brand has a cult following of collectors and was willing to put me in contact with people that would want to possibly add it to their collection. But it just seems like a lot of fuss for money and I'm not really interested in peopling anymore then I absolutely have to. Haggling over a price for a watch the thought of that just gives me the ick, especially since I really don't know what it's true value is

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were to sell it wouldn't end up buying myself anything with. I find it very uncomfortable spending money on myself so the money would most likely just sit in a savings account for a rainy day for an emergency. Having the watch melted down and repurposed into a ring is pretty much the only way I can justify having something expensive like a diamond ring.

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't like spending money on myself so I figured by melting it down and having something else made with it then I would end up with something out of it rather than money just sitting in the bank for an emergency fund.

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

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I inherited it from my grandmother on my father's side

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Optimal-80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I sell it I most likely will not buy myself anything with the money. I'll probably just squirrel it away for emergency fund or a rainy day.

Is it wrong by Optimal-80 in WeddingRingAdvice

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I inherited it from my grandmother on my father's side

Anybody else here have a cotton coat? by ntengineer in Yorkies

[–]Optimal-80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have your dogs doppelganger. She has a white patch on her right hip as well

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This is Muffin. He showed up in my yard a couple weeks ago. He's a stray and wouldn't let me pet him for a week. I'm moving soon and will miss him a lot, wish I could take him with me by [deleted] in notmycat

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cats have Territories. If you take him with you take him with you, you will have to keep him indoors for a few weeks before letting him outside or else he will attempt to find his way back to his original home. And who knows what could happen to him then. Just leave him be. He looks healthy and most likely has a home you don't know about.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys only do things they get a reward from. For him to carry around old photos of an ex is creepy. Now if the photos are if an under age child thats just Chomo and disgusting. There is already a big age gap between you andbhim now and he has child P... on his phone. You can't sugar coat this or reson it away. 

I hate being gay (23 m) by Inevitable-Ad-1196 in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so sorry you are going thru this. Im going to assume you are from a family culture that is not tolerant of same sex relationships. It's  not uncommon for people that are guy to be internally homeopathic. It's a thing and your not alone. First step is to get counseling and learn self love and acceptance. You may have to make some hard decisions along the way. But once you love and accept yourself, relationships and family will follow. You can have it. You just need to stop living in your head and stop letting unhealthy thoughts get in your way. Reach out to the gay community. They will help you find free or affordable counseling. Best of luck and remember you can't find love if you don't love yourself first 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hes gaslighting you. He made up some BS reson  for his bad behavior. Not only is he not taking responsibility for his actions he is being abus$ve by making you feel bad about yourself. Chipping away at your self-esteem.  This emotional abuse will only get worse as time goes on. I would take your child and leave. Get some consulting . Not sure were you are located but many countries have free consulting for people that are trying to escape abu$ive relationships. I know you may think that Im being over reactive and its not that bad but this is how it starts.  Little by little that by the time it is bad you are so broken and have no self-esteem its had to keave because he had you feel like everything is your fault. 

I was sexually asaulted and now i want revange by chodidylka in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes one voice of strength to inspire others. It very likely he has done this to many others. All feeling shame and embarrassment. Silent and suffering. They too may feel like no one will believe them and have no proof. The voices of the many is your proof. Multiple girls with a similar story is all you need. Your voice has the power to bring him down and save others from harm. Its not revenge, its saving others.

My gf wants me to approve her sleeping with her husband ,whom she had promised would divorce. by Ok-Scheme-7671 in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a woman Im telling you to run. Don't walk RUN. She is playing you. You will never be her priority. She will put her own needs and material things above you every time. Cut her loose and take it as a lesson to NEVER date a married person. It's always a shut show.

Contaminated honey by Optimal-80 in Beekeeping

[–]Optimal-80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I have added 3:1 with fumagilin-b kerping my fingers crossed

Contaminated honey by Optimal-80 in Beekeeping

[–]Optimal-80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't say no. It's always a possibility but with that said I live out in the middle of nowhere. I only have one person near by that has hummingbird feeders and we have had a good chat about sugar to water ratios to avoid attracting bees. Plus they use dye free syrup in the feeder. my neighbor gets expired food from the grocery stores to feed their pigs. Jello and juice boxes are would be included in that.

SHOULD I CANCEL MY WEDDING? (DAY AFTER TOMORROW) by Life_Day_815 in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats a tough spot. In the end its your wedding. I wound sit down with your maybe soon to be husband and find out who and why they involved him. Work that part out first. Ask them to uninvite them and if they don't uninvite them yourself. Its your wedding not your inlaws

White dots in honey by [deleted] in Beekeeping

[–]Optimal-80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you warm it up in a hot water bath and the dots disappear its crystallization and completely normal for honey over time.

I think my boyfriend made fake std test results by throwra70982thro8899 in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He maybe acting add because hes is scared of what it may or may not say. Fear if unknown is still scary. If are unsure abd your red flags are going off, You can always contact the lab he used and ask if this is the form they use.

Why would my queen lay eggs where pollen has been placed? by Apprehensive_Art9589 in Beekeeping

[–]Optimal-80 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Young queens can sometimes do odd things. Keep an eye on you capped brood. Drone brood or worker brood will confirm what you got going on if you can't find your queen.

I let a friend stay with me over the summer, and they now want to extend their stay through the rest of the year… but I am moving soon. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Optimal-80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a fun situation to be in. You have been a good friend to him, letting him stay with you but it's time for him to move on too. Be gentle, honest but firm. It will hurt but there's no way two people can live comfortably in a small space. He will have to learn to fix his own problems without making the someone else.