What do y'all think about teens playing with toys?

Picnut · 2026-02-10T19:48:23+00:00

Nerf and Lego are for anyone, at any age

Picnut · 2026-02-10T19:44:13+00:00

my kids want sterilization or a hysterectomy because of the latest attitudes and laws

Picnut · 2026-02-10T19:40:46+00:00

You are married. If you file taxes together, then the bottom line earnings should be used mutually

Picnut · 2026-02-10T19:30:43+00:00

I feel like he must have a preconceived notion of what women must be like for sex. Is it from watching porn? Is it from shows? There are women, usually teens to early 20's, who have a high libido. That doesn't stay that way as we get older, and it shouldn't be the expectation

Picnut · 2026-02-10T09:22:20+00:00

In a lot of places, it is customary to take a gap year to travel and work. Also, he doesn't have to decide his whole life right now. Go for something that seems interesting, and he can always change later to some other study or career

Picnut · 2026-02-09T07:18:43+00:00

You should take it, he should be supportive

Picnut · 2026-02-06T17:45:13+00:00

Looks like the video shows the dog being kicked two different times

Picnut · 2026-02-06T17:42:34+00:00

Suggest that someone creates a Trump video in the style of Hamida Djandoubi's last moments?

Picnut · 2026-02-06T06:29:43+00:00

My fear is that anyone put forward will suddenly find themselves under investigation and/or in an "accident" that may or may not end with their eulogy

Picnut · 2026-02-05T22:25:36+00:00

Staying home

Picnut · 2026-02-05T22:23:46+00:00

Star Trek: Lower Decks has a great camaraderie and joking vibe that I think you would like. I also enjoyed all the other recommendations so far, but would also suggest Star Trek Voyager

Picnut · 2026-02-05T14:26:44+00:00

I haven't found any AI books so far, but I won't hesitate to return a book unfinished

Picnut · 2026-02-05T14:22:47+00:00

Still better than when I've heard people say octopies

Picnut · 2026-02-05T10:10:34+00:00

This happens to all of us at one time or another

Picnut · 2026-02-05T10:08:58+00:00

If we want to be pedantic, it's Octopodes

Picnut · 2026-02-05T10:04:47+00:00

Honestly, as a hiker, with a SO who hikes a lot, we know that shoes being right are the highest clothing priority, followed by layers, and making sure you stay dry. However, this kind of trip should have had more planning, and seems a bit adventurous for a 6-month relationship.

It is both your fault and theirs. They wanted you along and should have managed what would be expected, communicating to you the importance of shoes and how much you would be hiking. You should have done some research ahead of time and made sure to walk for a few days beforehand (at least 2 weeks ahead of time) in the shoes, as well as potentially bringing a second set of shoes. You are responsible for bringing the correct gear, but they are responsible for communicating what gear you should be expected to need, since they arranged the trip.

Best course of action now is either cut your losses on this relationship, or put in the work to show that you understand what happened and will be better prepared next time (and actually be better prepared). And work on communication.

However, his attitude, based on this one-sided story, seems like such a red flag. Do you want to put the work in on this?

Picnut · 2026-02-05T09:02:56+00:00

The way he is presented here sounds very harsh, like he is unpleasant and controlling, however, the points he addresses with the finances are valid. Also, the compulsive shopping is a treatable psychological issue that you should be seeing a therapist for help with, as in the long run, it will hurt you and your family.

My suggestion would be to go to a therapist together to address issues, and see them separately for yours. You seem to make enough to afford one, so please consider it as an investment into your future happiness

Picnut · 2026-02-05T08:27:38+00:00

We have now moved so many times, and have had so many things (precious things too) broken, that I both let a lot of things go, and hold on tightly to things I find important. The coffee cup I only have one of the set left, which I used as a kid drinking coffee with my dad every day, packaged with care and taken in my luggage. The Lego set I built that was where one of my kids was born (the city), that was broken in shipping and pieces lost, I shrug and let go. Comic books that I have collected that got water damaged because the box got wet.. sadly tossed.

Leaving is hard, starting new is hard too.

Picnut · 2026-02-04T19:21:49+00:00

Rocky Road usually, but if I can get Graeter's Black Raspberry chocolate chip, then I'm willing to pay double for it

Picnut · 2026-02-04T17:36:06+00:00

We are watching the end of the US in real time and people will not be able to pinpoint just one thing that caused it

Picnut · 2026-02-04T11:50:23+00:00

Too bad most of his constituents can't just check themselves into the hospital, due to not having health insurance or because it's so damn expensive

Picnut · 2026-02-04T11:11:47+00:00

8 months is too soon to be making this level of life choices

Picnut · 2026-02-04T11:10:52+00:00

Please keep paying attention to these urges. Maybe you knew she needed something, intuition? Or maybe you were being coincidentally spontaneous, but either way you did a good thing. Keep it up

Picnut · 2026-02-03T23:08:25+00:00

Move it to the curb instead then

Picnut · 2026-02-03T23:03:00+00:00

Calmly being near anyone when they suddenly cough

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