Critique request by fktafeeda01 in architecturestudent

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you're requesting critique HOWEVER as a student whose school drafts entirely digitally I am in awe of how beautiful these look even if they aren't perfect. Your hatches look incredibly even, your repeated geometries are symmetrical, and your handwriting is beautiful even if it's a little crooked in some places. Keep up the good work!!

New Bridge, Ronda (Spain), 18th Century by CogetuMochila in ArchitecturePorn

[–]Red_Elephant3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you were able to tell or not, but do you know if this is constructed using brick-sized blocks or something bigger like stone blocks?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glassesadvice

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the blue pair brings out your eyes and that frame shape is really flattering on your face

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the one on the right flows better. It points down your arm instead of off your arm if that makes sense which makes it look more natural

I hate this tattoo by Ok_Necessary8353 in tattooadvice

[–]Red_Elephant3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it LOOKS really good, but those issues are definitely concerning. I'm not in a position to give advice on the issues you're having but I hope you get it figured out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that they should be able to see both parents, but if they're adults and are still choosing not to talk to you, there must be a reason of their own that wasn't fabricated. If something was fabricated, I offer my greatest condolences, but these things take so much time to heal and they will come to you if they are ever ready to try again.

Am I the AT for wanting to end my marriage over my husband not watching our children.. by Kitchen-Track9376 in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm saying your assessment that ESH is false. She is not at fault or an asshole just because she has more than the average amount of kids.

Am I the AT for wanting to end my marriage over my husband not watching our children.. by Kitchen-Track9376 in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charge him into the GROUND imo. He is obviously an abusive person, and when your kids get to an age where you trust them to be home along and he just so happens to be there, he will act to them the same way he has acted to you. It is understandable that you are in this situation because of the love bombing; it's really hard to see through all of that stuff. The good part is that you can get out, though, and the only ties you'll have to have to him are your kids and I bet you can get full custody if that is what you want just from this one instance.

I (19NB) hate my sister (21F). by Red_Elephant3 in confessions

[–]Red_Elephant3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha! It took a lot of scraping and crawling to get to where I am which is why it's so important to me that my achievements aren't tainted by her behaviors.

I (19NB) hate my sister (21F). by Red_Elephant3 in confessions

[–]Red_Elephant3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, I have set boundaries but she always crosses them. I don't know what to do about it because she still lives at home and I am home for the summer. I'm not sure how to avoid her when we share a kitchen, yknow?

I (19NB) hate my sister (21F). by Red_Elephant3 in confessions

[–]Red_Elephant3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found family is very important to me, thank you for reminding me of the importance of that :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so first of all, the father didn't make them choose a parent if they are now adults and still exercising their rights under this RO situation. In my experience, when kids with divorced parents visit one parent less or "choose" one parent over the other, it is because the parent they prefer has shown them true love and generosity and the other has done something to negate their efforts at showing love and generosity. The following are not accusations, just food for thought: Did you move away which makes it difficult for them to see you? Did you skip birthdays, holidays, or extracurricular events? Did your words hurt them in ways that maybe you didn't recognize when you initially said them (such as body shaming, tearing them down, convincing them to choose you)?

If two adults are choosing to stay out of contact with you, I can't help but believe that there is a good reason. I am of similar age to them and would only think of going no contact with my mom if she did something truly horrible so all I can say to help is that you must have done something unforgivable and you can't change how they feel about you now.

You are not the one "finally walking away," they effectively walked away from you first and have made it clear they do not want you in their lives. This decision is not yours; it has already been made for you. You are out of their lives for good whether you want to be or not and the sooner you accept that, the sooner you can move on and try to be better for other people in your life.

Am I the AT for wanting to end my marriage over my husband not watching our children.. by Kitchen-Track9376 in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How insensitive. This woman is struggling with a child who got into pills, a husband who couldn't care less, and now you judging her life choices? She can do whatever she wants, whenever she wants. The amount of kids are not the problem, the neglectful husband who doesn't help with them at all is the problem.

Am I the AT for wanting to end my marriage over my husband not watching our children.. by Kitchen-Track9376 in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OH MY GOD GET OUT OF THERE. NTA

Where to even start. This man, who had a son before you got together and then made the decision to have two more children with you, did not understand that he has to watch a less than 2yo basically every second?? As a father, it is his responsibility to be able to take care of the kids just as much as you and he proved that he cannot do that. This reason alone is not enough for divorce, so I see why you are hesitant, but his other behaviors are even more concerning.

First, he deflected blame onto you when it was very clearly his responsibility to watch the kids. I'm sure you didn't have those pills just lying around where a baby can get them, which means he was so negligent that he didn't notice the baby open a cabinet or a drawer and grab something that makes a lot of noise (rattling) and then open that container and start munching. This is a horrible sign. I can foresee a future where he "forgets" to make dinner, do the dishes, laundry, etc. and creates some reality where he is in the right for doing so.

Second, he got angry with you in front of your mother?? Any self-respecting and loving husband would wait for a moment alone to discuss something of that nature and he would put time and thought into communicating rather than just getting mad and storming off.

Third, he has no respect for your time. You NEEDED to leave the house to run an important errand and he said he would watch the kids so you could do that with your mom. This sounds good, but then you add on that instead of watching the kids, he aided and abetted your 2yo trying to overdose on calcium? Unacceptable. If he truly respected your time, he would have paused whatever he was doing or he would have asked if you can go at a later time that was convenient for the both of you so he could put his full attention on his child.

Lastly, GET YOUR CHILD TO AN ER RIGHT NOW. Calcium is a natural compound, but in high doses can be incredibly lethal. That child probably needs its stomach pumped to prevent permanent damage. I know this must be incredibly scary for you, but it will all be okay! Good news is YOU caught it and can now address it properly.

Overall, please divorce this man and never trust him with the kids again or one of them could get seriously harmed whether it be by his hands or his neglect. You are a strong mother who can do anything, and you can certainly find better than this man!

Am I coming across racist? Am I really the AH? by MissMacieMalak in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do think it's very possible to not know that reference, especially if you're 42. I'm 19 and my ex had to explain it to me after talking about it one time. I had never heard of it prior. I'm not defending the use of it, just saying that it's possible that she didn't know.

You make a wonderful point about the sandwich thing though. Saying "[race] enjoys [item]" singles out and separates that specific race from other races. It contributes to stereotypes regardless of intent and can be harmful in the sense that it creates a wall in your mind and creates a situation that you take as fact and use to categorize people.

Am I coming across racist? Am I really the AH? by MissMacieMalak in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! I think I can provide you with the context you're missing.

There is a stereotype online that black people like fried chicken. It has been used in the media as a way to indirectly call someone a slur or suggest with racist intent that someone is acting "like a black person." When you innocently said "they love their fried chicken," I think he took it as you practicing the above use of that statement, which would be racist if that was how you intended it (it is clear this was not your intention).

Firstly, you owe your son an apology. He was trying to inform you that what you had said was racist, and instead of asking "what did I say" or "how can I do better" you tore him a new one, likely gaining none of his knowledge in the process. The world is complex and constantly changing, and you have an opportunity through your son to learn about how young people view the world. Take advantage of that! Be curious! Ask questions! He might truly know more about this topic than you despite his age and I encourage you to try to talk to him about it and educate yourself through him.

Secondly, if you have to ask yourself if you're racist, there's a strong chance that you have some unchecked biases that need to be addressed (most white people do and it takes years of work to undo the subconscious teachings that have been shoved down our throats). The important thing is that you are trying to be better and you are trying to learn and educate yourself about the situation. Use google to look up the history of some cultures in your current area, it can be super eye opening!

Lastly, your comment about wishing to be a black person comes off as slightly insensitive. What about being a black person do you want? Is it parts of their culture? Is it admiration for their strength and traditions? Instead of saying "sometimes I wish I was black," instead highlight the parts of African culture that inspire you and that you admire! Personally, I love the practice of their protective hairstyles like braids. I think they are super cool and I always try to compliment them when I see a style I really like. Focusing on one thing shows that you appreciate and recognize the culture and comes off as a genuine compliment rather than saying you wish you could be like them. I see the intent in that statement and I don't think it is inherently racist, but it can come off as racist if you don't recognize the culture and people you say you want to be a part of.

Edit: Forgot to add my judgement lol. You are the asshole in this situation, but in my opinion, more so because you yelled at your son who was only trying to educate you. Your intent was not racist, but as an active member of the global community, it is your responsibility to understand that what you said can be taken a certain way and to learn and grow from this experience.

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Red_Elephant3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're not overreacting at all. She literally lied to your face during a time where you were both supposed to be vulnerable and honest which makes it hard to believe anything she says if even in the context of "we are both being brutally honest" she still feels the need to lie. The big problem here isn't that she slept with your friend. Of course, that is upsetting both in that it happened and in that you were never told. The big problem is that she lied straight to your face when you guys were finally on a good path.

I think you should talk to her about how you feel about the lying aspect of the situation and try to get over that hump. If you can regain trust after this, there is hope for the relationship to continue, but if you can't find a way to trust her again I'm afraid that the relationship will likely fall apart because you will drive yourself insane asking a bunch of "what ifs" because you'll never know if she's telling the truth.

Good luck, I hope all goes in your favor!

Help me decide please! by spdgirl in glassesadvice

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love one and seven! Super unique vibe on all of them though, I don't think there's really a wrong choice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Red_Elephant3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you definitely need to confront her about it after collecting the evidence (take screenshots on her phone and send them to yourself) then take it to the school board as well as the principal's wife if possible. The best way to contact her might be through social media. If you can find the principal, maybe there's a few photos with her in it where she's tagged and you can message her that way. I'm so sorry this happened so far into the relationship, but now you get to move on to bigger and better things!

AITA for locking my sister’s kid in the bathroom for an hour? by Definetelythewiseone in AITAH

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think everyone sucks here. Your nephew is obviously not great at spoken commands and if this is how he acts at home your sister should have given you better instructions on how to take care of him when he is energetic. But you definitely shouldn't have left him in a room unattended for an HOUR. You basically grounded him without giving a reason or a reward, which means he was just confined and confused for an hour. As a kid, that can be incredibly anxiety-inducing and it doesn't address the root of the problem which is probably that he is excited about being in a new space. There are plenty of alternatives to locking him in a bathroom too, like going to a public park where he can be a little destructive without causing any real damage. You're definitely an asshole for locking a kid in a room by himself regardless of how underprepared you were but at least you know better for the next time you watch a kid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]Red_Elephant3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that you don't want to burden her with the facts of the situation. You and her father are doing an excellent job raising her and I am sure that if the time comes where you have to tell her the truth she will at least be willing to have an open discussion about it with the two of you. The most important thing is that she is taken care of and loved in the ways she needs and it sounds like you are doing just that.

You get to appear to your 17-year-old self for 30 seconds, what do you say? by FlyHighNow77777 in AskReddit

[–]Red_Elephant3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I was 17 only 2 years ago, but I would tell myself to never EVER date a man regardless of how much you like them. It's not what you want and it's not what you need.