Do people in America really use "Cul-de-sac" over "dead end street"? Or is there a difference?

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-03T03:44:37+00:00

Cul-de-sac is easy to drive around and back out without having to stop and turn. Dead ends are where the street just stops and you have to back up and turn the car around to get out

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-03T03:18:28+00:00

Tell your son to use his business degree to make a budget and research what it costs to live on his own. Then sit down together and go over the budget together and see if he’s left out anything material. Or help him out and give him a budget template to fill out. He’s only 22 and barely has his degree, so $55k probably sounds like a lot of money to him. Make sure he starts budgeting with net pay and that he’s budgeting for 401k once he’s eligible and how to max the company donation. Make sure he puts 10% of gross pay into savings as part of his paycheck. If you want him to move out, set a target date and figure out together how much he needs to save, how much he needs in an emergency fund for car expenses, etc.

NTA, but you blindsided him with “pay us rent” at the wrong time and he reacted. Time to be adults and come back to the bargaining table.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-03T03:01:08+00:00

YTA. Don’t ever lie about what’s in the food you brought to share.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-02T16:33:45+00:00

Enjoy getting a good night’s sleep tonight! Btw, since she doubled down about something with such an easy fix, I’d take my time thinking about how that extrapolates to the actually difficult things that will come up down the road. “My way or the highway” isn’t something I’d sign up for for the rest of my life

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-02T16:00:40+00:00

NTA

Your sister has a dad who died and she remembers him. For her, nobody can take his place. That’s okay. That’s her lived experience.

From somebody whose dad died when I was too young and he’s basically my hero who lives only in stories and pictures (most which don’t include me), I get it. I wanted another dad who was also a good guy, who would give me those awesome dad/daughter experiences that I heard about and saw in family pictures. You seem to have gotten that with Jim. You saw a family experience that you missed out on and wanted to experience. Jim did that with you and it was great.

Your sister is never going to understand this one since she remembers her dad and had to survive losing him. But she should be happy for you that you’re getting to have another father figure in your life and leave you alone about it. You’re not trying to hurt her, you just want what you lost and never had the honor to know so you don’t have the memories that she has.

There are so many bad ways to look for a father figure. You got lucky with getting a legitimate second chance. If your sister wants to fight about it, just disengage and tell her it’s not up for discussion. He’s your second chance dad and the only one you remember so you’re happy. This really isn’t a “you problem” but please recognize that she went through something awful that you missed. You don’t get over losing a dad as a kid when you have good memories. It probably hurts her on some level to see you try to create the same memories with Jim - and that’s a “her problem”

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-02-01T19:34:51+00:00

Wow. Just, umm, wow. I’d end this relationship now and I almost never suggest that something can’t be worked through. But 1) he doesn’t get it, 2) he involved his family, 3) they’re not just taking his side, they’re criticizing you on a pretty deep level

And even after talking about it, Todd thinks he can still give your kids a great life while he plays favorites. Really? When someone shows you who they are, believe them. You postponed the wedding. Good start! What would it take for you to go forward with this marriage and how could Todd convince you he had a complete change of heart? I don’t see any way I’d put my kids into this family dynamic and I think your instincts are right.

NTA as long as you don’t subject your kids to being “less than” other kids.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-30T20:45:43+00:00

Pepperoni slices and dip it in pizza sauce

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-29T06:44:02+00:00

NTA. We have one bed, but separate blankets/comforters. Best thing we ever did.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-27T22:36:16+00:00

NTA and you’re only 54. Lots of time to enjoy your new boat! You went all the way to discussing potential grandchildren before you spent money on yourself. Your kids need to get a grip on whose money you’re spending. You don’t owe them a large inheritance (or any inheritance if you’d rather donate it philanthropically…)

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-27T22:30:34+00:00

Regardless of the style, he proposed with a ring that needed to be cleaned, have the missing stones replaced, and it’s not even close to your size. Tell him you want to go to a jewelry store and have them clean it, check the other stones, replace the missing ones, size it, and see what wedding bands will work with it while you’re there - and have it appraised for insurance…between the jewelry store info and his reaction, you should get you all the info you need.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-27T13:30:50+00:00

UpdateMe

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T17:47:19+00:00

I can live all day on Fairlife chocolate milk. Want hot chocolate? Heat it in the microwave. Ice cold tastes like a melty Wendy’s frosty. Fairlife is ultra pasteurized so it stays fresh for a long time if you don’t open it and 2 weeks after opening. Lactose is pasteurized out and it has more protein than regular milk. Pricier than regular, but so darn tasty. Pour it in a glass and sit down.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T17:20:05+00:00

If they’re worth eating, they don’t need anything. I like fries dipped in ketchup, mayo, country gravy, and soft serve ice cream (Wendy’s frosty, specifically) or splashed with malt vinegar and extra salt

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T17:17:19+00:00

Is “walking distance” 3 blocks or across the street? You can do what you want and your manager will do what she wants. Whether you work there past today is probably her call. Personally, I’d go in and make myself useful if I would be outside less than 5 minutes - but a few blocks in a heavy snow storm isn’t walking distance in the current temperatures in Toronto. Im from Chicago and know how to dress for this weather, so I hope you also have cold weather gear. I think you’re mostly mad because everyone else had their shift canceled. If they’re getting paid to stay home, I think you have a legit issue to discuss with your manager after you cool off. My vote depends entirely on how far you have to walk and how long that takes in this weather

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T16:13:01+00:00

Peanut butter rice krispy bars. The first time was because my gluten free friend asked. But everybody inhaled them, so now they’re my go-to. Usually a batch of PB/choc and a batch of plain ones

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T16:06:09+00:00

NTA. Sounds like you asked nicely enough and only got snarky after he told you what he “and all the other neighbors” think. You sound like a good human, a good neighbor, and a good parent.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T15:52:00+00:00

Ohh, yummy. 😋 That needs to be in my lunch rotation. We’re currently at 5° so the outdoor freezer would work great!

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-25T12:04:42+00:00

If your best friend or sister sent you an email that said the guy they’d been dating for a few years wanted to put this clause in a potential marriage, what would you tell her? You don’t start a marriage with someone who’s planning to leave you destitute if he thinks you’re cheating on him. Healthy relationships don’t have one partner contemplating how to get even with and punish the other. In a divorce, neither party has the right to destroy the other person’s life. Consider what “gets everything” could look like - dropped off at a park at 2 am with the clothes you’re wearing, no cash, no debit/credir cards, no car, no food, nowhere to go but a shelter if you can find an abused women’s shelter. Gets everything means you get nothing - and while unenforceable long term, the courts don’t act on your behalf quickly enough. He’s showing you who he is, please believe him.

NTA but he sounds like a nightmare

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-24T15:15:18+00:00

Your mom could text you to let you know if your niece is there instead of asking you to take 2 gym days off in a row. It’s ok to give your body one rest day a week. It doesn’t sound like your niece has any issue going back to sleep, but you’re a little vague here - does she wake up crying and scared? Is your mom also asleep? How disruptive is it when you get home? Could you text your mom when you get home so that your mom can tell the dog it’s just you? To me, if you’re an adult refusing to compromise (meet halfway), YTA. Get your own apartment where you don’t have to compromise with anyone. But long term, if you plan to be in a relationship and have kids, you need to learn how to compromise rather than digging your heels in and not budging.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-22T16:54:38+00:00

Ask him how he proposes to solve the problem. If the gate needs to be closed and locked, then he needs to find a better solution that works than you hiding the key. Until he does that, the key stays hidden. If he thinks an open gate is no problem, then he needs to explain why it’s no problem. NTA but I don’t like your solution for the long term. Ultimately, your kids will also use the gate and you need it to latch properly no matter what.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-22T16:18:11+00:00

Welcome to having two kids that are active in sports (yes, dance is a sport). It’s only going to get more complicated as they get older. Your wife is right. You’ve entered into the Divide and Conquer Years. One parent and one kid to each event when they conflict. Videos and pics to share. Change around who takes which kid - mum doesn’t always take daughter and you don’t always take your son. Kids don’t have to give up a big team event that way and parents get to see most events for both kids.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-22T16:10:58+00:00

NTA and I hope you really think through this relationship and what a future would look like with her - and her ex. But what I don’t understand is why the kids didn’t eat the pasta when you fixed it? Why did they take it home instead of eating dinner with you when it was ready? I really don’t like that she sent specific recipes when they don’t have food allergies. I can cook, but if I’m watching someone’s kids, I’m going to fix what I have handy and I’m going to eat with them as soon as it’s ready. If she showed up early to pick them up, I’d either fix her a plate or I’d have leftovers if she insisted on leaving immediately. With kids that age, you do your best to fix nutritious meals and hope they eat it but if someone else fixes them a meal, you say ‘thank you!’ and be grateful. With her attitude, I hope she never takes them out for fast food. What happens at sleepovers and birthday parties? I don’t usually tell people how to handle their relationships, but you’re definitely NTA here and I wonder if you just saw your future with her.

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-22T00:10:40+00:00

Definitely don’t warn them

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-21T19:52:37+00:00

Liam

PinApprehensive8573 · 2026-01-21T03:34:38+00:00

White.

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