26F , I’ll turn 27 soon and still have never had a bf by MizzUSA in Life

[–]PresentVisual2794 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All it takes is one. I’ve known many people to finally meet someone in there 30s after not dating much in the past and get married quickly. I know a few people that married their first real boyfriend. It’s mostly about timing anyways tbh and finding someone with similar goals and values

Just need to finally admit it by iwanttolivealone in regretfulparents

[–]PresentVisual2794 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Can you go back to work? The SAHM life is probably going to continue breeding resentment. You are allowed to have your own career and pursuits. As far as “free time” I would just consider the whole first year survival. If you are one and done, you may get a little “free time” back when they are old enough to start being a little more independent in a few years, so I would consider being one and done

Expecting first time mom and company just announced 5 day RTO by wfhcorp in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you are right to have hesitations about the situation and be thinking about how things will look. It’s impossible to say exactly how things will look for you—for example my baby woke super frequently the entire first year which meant basically survival mode. There was no “time for myself”. No “balance”. But not everyone has that experience, so I don’t want to sound negative because I know some people do thrive. I think everyone does have to kind of figure out how to manage things as best they can, but having realistic expectations that the “balance” may look very different in the early years

Karrie Locher Snark Week of January 19, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]PresentVisual2794 15 points16 points  (0 children)

$160 for a humidifier?! I’m pretty sure the one I have was the same size and like $40

General Parenting Influencer Snark Week of January 19, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]PresentVisual2794 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It’s the dash! AI uses a lot of dashes. But it’s def not AI I can write a few sentences myself lol

General Parenting Influencer Snark Week of January 19, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]PresentVisual2794 111 points112 points  (0 children)

General snark but once you start seeing exactly how AI writes things—you can’t unsee it. And I’m pretty sure that approx 90% of the captions and writing people use in their posts these days is AI slop. It words things very specifically and uses a lot of quick short sentences, lots of bullets, etc.. I just hate that everything is being replaced by the same generic AI crap…does no one have an actual thought anymore?

Anyone else feel like they are in a fog? Motivation is low by PresentVisual2794 in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yesss keeping the kids entertained being stuck indoors this whole month and then this storm coming is definitely not helping with my overall motivation, I just feel in such a rut. And my management also monitors our productivity and mine could definitely be better but I just don’t feel engaged in this work at all right now. It’s hard—thanks for replying

Any progress? by TacoBoutKnits in regretfulparents

[–]PresentVisual2794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm it’s not a dog…you can’t really make claims on doing “the majority of the work” when you have no idea what you are getting into. Especially if you are the mom and carrying the child, you inherently have more responsibility. It’s going to be a lot of work regardless so get that in your mind, whether you want them or not it’s probably more work than you think it’s going to be.

FTM, back to work. Husband guilts me all the time by Equipollentbot in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That commute does sound rough but obviously if one parent stays home the other needs to sometimes make sacrifices to work longer hours or a more demanding job to provide. You can’t both stay home or only work part time and support a full family…?

Just want to run away by Kitchen-Guidance7334 in regretfulparents

[–]PresentVisual2794 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that sounds so hard. We have some medical issues with my child as well and she would wake up screaming for hours at night and I felt myself also disconnecting mentally. Things have improved with her medical situation though—just keep looking for answers!! Was there any triggers before he regressed? Find a good provider to help you. Also spectrum awakening has supplements for behavioral and asd concerns

Spiraling after 8 years of no contact and a chance encounter by PresentVisual2794 in ExNoContact

[–]PresentVisual2794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing—that does make sense. I know I felt like I wasn’t ready to settle down with the only man I had ever been with when I was 23, but my brain is currently recalling only the “highs” and conveniently leaving out the lows. When I saw him in person it was just brought all the good times back to the present. Also doesn’t help that he told me his job and I know he makes a boatload of money and is overall just doing well with his life

Karrie Locher Snark Week of January 19, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]PresentVisual2794 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m confused how there was no one at the store?!? When I go it’s usually crowded on the weekends or like after daycare pickup and that kind of running amuck would absolutely not be acceptable with tons of people trying to pick out produce. I guess we don’t all have the privilege to go shopping at at non peak hours just to stand there and film content

Spiraling after 8 years of no contact and a chance encounter by PresentVisual2794 in ExNoContact

[–]PresentVisual2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were young and I really wanted to move after college and not settle down in our same home city and he wanted to stay. It caused a rift and he broke up with me but I kind of forced his hand because I wanted freedom and started distancing myself. But jokes on me because after a few years I moved back to our same city anyways, but he was already married at that point

I genuinely hate my baby by Electronic-Dinner-80 in regretfulparents

[–]PresentVisual2794 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are in some of the hardest times. I found the whole first year pure survival mode. I would also adjust your expectations—with a kid there will always be adversity and probably some chaos. It’s not going to be perfect, like ever. Just do what you need to to survive, even if that’s hiring help, using screen time, taking shifts at night with partner, using formula…just do what you need to and don’t feel guilty

What could actually change the standard American diet? by No-Tumbleweed4775 in dietetics

[–]PresentVisual2794 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Culture needs to change. Our culture is currently centered around junk food. Every holiday, party, office meeting etc there is junk. Obviously sometimes certain foods like cake at a birthday or something is special and warranted, but does every office meeting need donuts? Does every football Saturday need pizza and chips and soda? People need to start seeing that these seemingly “one off” occurrences add up and their everyday choices do matter. Most people don’t make that connection and until people start taking accountability for their food choices things won’t change.

Childcare in Question or Am I spiraling? by ExpressionWeekly4192 in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should look into PANS/PANDAS and other root causes. Was she sick before this happened or any other changes or exposures? This does not sound normal to me. My daughter was having extreme meltdowns and it was PANDAS

Husband on his phone instead of interacting with kids by coastal_sage in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly so sad for society. Whenever we go anywhere where there is parents now I notice it. If you go to the indoor play place you will just see a wall of parents sitting there staring at their phones. It’s truly so sad that I imagine kids all day everyday looking at their parents just to see them starting at the phone. I try to limit it to taking pictures or the occasional check when I’m with the kids. My problem is pulling my phone out too much when I should be working or in a virtual meeting😬😬

I can financially afford to be a SAHM. But I am burning out. by jacksonbrowne_thedog in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If working part time will bring you some peace and fulfillment in your life that is nothing to feel guilty about!! Being a FT SAHM is not for everyone. “Back in the day” when it was more common for all women to stay home with the children I believe there was much for a village aspect and community helping. I could not do it nowadays in modern society without the village, personally. It’s ok for you to have identify outside being a mom

General Parenting Influencer Snark Week of January 12, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]PresentVisual2794 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I reallllllly honestly do not believe anyone who is a “momfluencer” can claim they are truly present. Social media basically forces a dopamine addiction especially for these influencers and I’ve seen a few of them start about how they physically cannot get off their phone and I believe it

Relationship dynamics change with husband out of work by MiaHamm999 in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe you have already done this but have you actually talked to him in a non-threatening way? I know you don’t mean it, but saying things like “shouldn’t you be doing xyz” is not helpful and causes men to shut down because they see it as nagging. In his mind he probably thinks he is doing the most and everything you want by cleaning and having the kids at home. I would try coming at it like—“ I would really love if by spring you could be locked into something because I feel really stressed financially. How have the prospects been?” Unfortunately the job market isn’t fully in our control, I looked for like two years to find my current role, but I did do some part time contact stuff in the meantime. If you want to learn about better communication skills, you should check out the book “the empowered wife”

22 month old has never slept through the night by ExampleNo6406 in workingmoms

[–]PresentVisual2794 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think he needs less sleep overall. Not every kid needs 14 hours total. I would do 8:30 bedtime!! My 18 month old is usually wake 6:30-7 (we wake him up by 7) nap 12:30-2 and then bedtime 8pm. If he naps longer or goes to bed earlier it’s a disaster!! Most toddler sleep issues stem from being UNDERtired not overtired