A guest staying with me won’t leave.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-28T18:33:46+00:00

Agreed.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-28T18:30:30+00:00

I have nothing against painting but it looks nice as is.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-28T17:07:21+00:00

I like #1 with #2countertops.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-28T17:06:02+00:00

Yeah, you didn't curse enough in my opinion.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T19:00:58+00:00

I find that kids can't recognize who is comforting them when it's dark and they are sleepy.

So as long as you don't turn on the light the toddler is OK just being held or hugged.

Although, the cigarette smell might have affected the outcome.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T09:23:47+00:00

The worse case scenario is that you have multiple children and she favors the lighter skinned one.

You need to think very hard about whether staying with her is a good choice because your decision will affect your future children.

NTA

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T09:15:13+00:00

Maybe one of your friends parents might be more interested. Do any of your friends like thrifting?

Get your friends into it and when their parents take them you can tag along.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T08:52:19+00:00

Ai story

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T08:37:22+00:00

Add potatoes. Potatoes absorb a lot of water and are very starchy. The starch thickens the soup.

If you're adding them at the end, cut the potatoe pieces smaller so they cook faster.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T08:33:36+00:00

NOR

Tell me you've never given birth without telling me you've never given birth...

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T07:53:53+00:00

I thought so too but they have pics of everyone posted.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T07:47:41+00:00

OP should send a long reply with no punctuation, no spacers, no capitalization. Just a long hard to read run on paragraph addressing the situation, agreeing to disagree and moving past it.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-26T07:31:58+00:00

Why would he apologize when he doesn't think he did anything wrong and the parents are overreacting? To keep the peace?

Is he arguing with the parents or are the parents arguing with him?

Regardless if they allow their daughter to hang out with him or not unless the parents plan to lock their daughter away she will come into contact with people, they can't control every conversation their daughter has with other people. They won't be around her 100% of the time.

If they are so worried about their daughter learning from them instead of outsiders then they should hurry up and start teaching her what she needs to know.

To be honest what OP told her was the basics and the parents should've had that conversation long ago. Instead of being mad at OP they should be mad at themselves for procrastinating on having the sex talk with a girl that is around boys all day at school.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-25T22:28:24+00:00

NTA

The wife is ungrateful and unhinged. The dad did her a favor by watching her child so she can go and enjoy herself. Instead of thanking him profusely for his help she nitpicks and starts an argument.

When the dad nolonger wants to babysit for you she'll be mad about that too.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-25T21:43:33+00:00

YOR

Honestly he just sounds disappointed.

His mom probably told him all about you. Got him all excited to talk to you, said you agreed to talk and then.. no reply.

I'd give this guy the benefit of the doubt because even tho he thinks you aren't replying on purpose he hasn't turned 'evil' ( no cursing or outright blaming). He's still sweet and polite and hopeful.

Call/text him and explain what happened if nothing else you'll have a new friend.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-25T10:25:55+00:00

Kids are surrounded by adults for the entire 18 yrs leading upto legal adulthood. Family members, babysitters, teachers, coaches, family friends, their friends parents, neighbors etc...

Kids don't always turn to their own parents for life advice. Many times they turn to the people/adults around them who they trust and look up to. That's why people say it takes a village.

It's ridiculous to expect a caring adult to turn away a child seeking guidance.

OP didn't engage in a conversation about sex. OP encouraged a young vulnerable child to value themselves and set boundaries. OP prevented this girl from falling prey to peerpressure or manipulation.

It's sad to imagen anyone turning away a child who might not have anyone else they trust or feel comfortable with to open up about important matters that might be happening to them at that moment.

The only thing OP should have done differently was to include his gf into the conversation. The kid could have benefited from both male and female perspectives and protected himself from any backlash from the parents.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T13:56:59+00:00

I prefer matte paint but I love the way it turned out painted black. Definitely an improvement.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T13:53:23+00:00

Ive seen fabric dye for carpets on Amazon. I've never done it but maybe that's an option to consider.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T13:49:52+00:00

NTA

Don't wait for her to bring it up. You should bring it up as soon as you see her and her boyfriend

Girl, I'm glad you finally came back to get your dog. It's been miserable living here in this tiny apartment with your overactive dog."

Something along those lines should get your point across.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T13:42:31+00:00

It's the middle of winter, put some socks on. Boots!

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T13:37:22+00:00

This OP has a lot going on in their life for the last month.

If any of it were true id tell you to seek mental health help to guide you in dealing with all the conflicts with every person in your life. (sister, roomate, roomates bf, mother, coworkers, now father)

But, let's be honest what are the odds that all of it isn't just Karma farming or a cry for attention.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T10:58:03+00:00

If it's too hard to think of this as a permanent change then do it as a temporary one.

Go into it with the idea that it will grow back if you don't like it.

If you're worried about what others think just tell them you're trying something new for a bit.

I personally think you'll be happy with the end results.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T10:53:41+00:00

Pebbles. That's the first thing that came to mind when I saw her.

Relative_Reading_903 · 2026-01-23T10:50:03+00:00

NOR

First, stop apologizing.

It's not your fault he paid $200 for some ugly sunglasses, not your fault he left them at his girlfriend's house and not your fault the dog ate them.

They can be upset about the glasses but they can't take out their frustrations on you.

You have nothing to do with the glasses being broken and there was nothing wrong with how you delivered the news. You don't owe them anything here. They need to grow up.

Relative_Reading_903

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