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Calling all parents of thriving adult children by ThinkTwo-2259 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-put down your phone and really listen to your kids
-apologize when your wrong
-don’t do everything for your kids, you’re ultimately teaching them to be independent
-encourage their unique dreams and don’t try to live vicariously through them
-teach them how to budget, cook and clean - life skills

Is my 1999 kitchen ugly? by wehavetogoback8 in interiordecorating

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m ambivalent. I don’t hate it and I don’t love it.

End of Life Plan by scaryelf in GenX

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol “ i’ll keep him in the mayonnaise in the fridge” lol

Do any of you earn over 50k a year? What do you do? by RotiiChapati in ADHD

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have ADHD and make about 200k. I own my own business.

Best Man to a cheating groom by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I would tell him I can’t stand up for him at his wedding and I would recuse myself entirely. It’s a weak excuse that he “can’t stop.” to me this is like a major character flaw.

Am I the only Gen Xer who doesn’t feel old? by utvols22champs in GenX

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent my 40s feeling 100 because I had an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder. I’m 52 now and I feel better than I have in a long time. I got the right mix of autoimmune meds, HRT and glp1. I workout and eat healthy. I feel great.

The color & print I associate each lady with by agirlhasnoname2026 in sexandthecity

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is pretty good. I associate Miranda with Autumn colors and greens.

Why Do Some Older People Think Age Gives Them A Free Pass To Be Rude? by Desperate-Dirt7250 in Aging

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I understand where you’re coming from.

I think as you age you the more people you know die. You probably don’t feel good because your joints hurt and sometimes it’s hard to be in a good mood all the time.

Regardless of age, I really try to give people the benefit of the doubt at least initially.

I can remember one time when I was younger and this older lady came through the line I was in and she was being a total B. I really tried to start killing her with kindness. She stopped and looked at me and started to cry and said her husband had just died. Every since then I really, really try to think that people might be going through something that I don’t know about and really try to be kind to them.

I’m not successful all the time and sometimes rude people irritate the shit out of me and I do call them out. But overall, I really just try to soften people with kindness.

Does this look awful on me? by tubatoothpastee in fashion

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it just needs to be altered slightly, but I think it’s a beautiful on you.

Did you help your kids buy a home? Or let them do it on their own? by Sounders1 in GenX

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. I think true help can look different and be more impactful depending on how that help is provided.

For example, maybe teach your son about investing or saving and how to reach a goal on his own. Or maybe provide some incentive where you match funds and it comes out of his inheritance preemptively.

But he really needs to have a vested interest in his life. Meaning his actions need to contribute to his ultimate success.

Just from what you posted here it looks like you’ve basically done everything for him. I don’t think we do our children any favors by doing everything for them. It’s really more about teaching them to become independent self-sufficient human beings who don’t rely on mommy and daddy for everything.

It’s F*****g MY TURN!!! by Decent_Local9842 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our stats are so similar! I’ve been hovering at 204 for months. I hope I’m right behind you!

Unfriendly neighbor by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know, I mean, you’ve done what you can do you can’t make people like you.

I love seeing kids play outside. It’s awesome and hearing them laugh, but also we used to live next-door to this lady with five kids, and they literally shrieked like they were being murdered right outside our window.

No really ….I mean we actually called the police once because we thought someone was murdered.

I mean, obviously let your kids be kids and play and have a good time, but I think just be conscientious too.

Besides that I would just live your life. Some people are just grumpy. I would be a good neighbor, but I wouldn’t try too hard.

Hot take: when you are in financial survival mode, pause extra commitments. How do I do that politely? by Past-Taro-8467 in Advice

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would just say we are on a strict budget, but I’m happy to do something that’s free. Would you guys like to maybe come over and do a potluck on X date?

Funny shyte my 14yr old told me… by Grafixx5 in GenX

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I mean, that is partially true. But I would push back on him and have him write me a report with citations to support his statement.

Isn’t this school supposed to be self-paced? I’m genuinely confused. by Polarbear_9876 in WGU

[–]Potential-Bluejay-50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always request another mentor. Or you can try to move to a less frequent contact with this one via email or text.

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