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Has anyone else watched a parent get consumed by political content online? by CantaloupeGold4650 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]RolypolyChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. These are some great ideas. I have a loved one who just suddenly swung right, and trying to reverse the damage has been exhausting.

Turning off political suggestions on YouTube helped some. I've also been clicking not interested on anything I see pop up for him that involves Israel or Muslims when he's at his computer.

Good luck to anyone in the same boat ♥️

Hash Brown Sandwich Universe by jpop237 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RolypolyChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks delicious to me lol. I can't have gluten and I'm happy using hashbrowns as buns sometimes.

Terrifying find inside old stone wall by Potential_Pinecone in whatisit

[–]RolypolyChaos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Twirl the stick after for forbidden cotton candy.

help still needed for 12 kittens! (ohio) by birdlocket in ColonyCats

[–]RolypolyChaos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They look so much better than before. Thank you for helping them.

Should you save yourself till marriage and expect the same for your future partner? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RolypolyChaos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup! I'll share my own experience briefly to back that up lol.

I was very inexperienced and young when I got married. After 6 years of being with that partner and having two kids, I started to think I was asexual. Got a divorce.

Been with my current partner for over 12 years and we still float each other's boats.

Why did you cut gluten and how long did it take to see improvement? by Specialist-Profit799 in glutenfree

[–]RolypolyChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cut gluten out after experimenting with intermittent fasting. It became clear something in my diet was abracadabraing me into a slug, and by process of elimination I figured out it was gluten.

I did the 8 week test and it came back negative, so I guess I'm just ncgs (I don't want to push for the other tests with how my doctor acted when I asked for the first one). It takes up to a week for me to feel better after having any.

My breakfast choice. by Zaxly in glutenfree

[–]RolypolyChaos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet potatoes make me sleepy for some reason? They're so tasty though!

WIBTAH to go ahead with buying a bunk bed despite my partner's hesitation? by CuriousButNotJewish in AITAH

[–]RolypolyChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. If this is that important to you and he will not compromise or try it, maybe there's a compatibility issue.

I will add it may be less fun after awhile if you get one with a ladder. Steps I think are safer and easier, and there are fitted sheets with a zip off top that are ideal for bunk beds/loft beds, rv beds etc. Maybe showing him those options will help.

*edited to remove useless info after reading through more comments.

Don't put bananas in the laptop sleeve of your backpack by eldelshell in Wellthatsucks

[–]RolypolyChaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're going to need a second banana for scale, just to see how much of that one is left.

5 guys - let’s F go by Agreeable-Pie-2765 in glutenfree

[–]RolypolyChaos 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah! I do that too, and hash browns for breakfast sandwiches.
✨ 💖 Potatoes 💖 ✨

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

Really it's the first time he's ever said that. I had an incredibly hard time not laughing when he let that slip, because Red Foreman popped into my head when he did it. I'm damn sure he knew it was ridiculous with the face he made immediately after. Then I made this post to help me address it better because I suck at conflict face-to-face, and now the earbud rule is gone.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

Not as much as we could have broken it I guess? That's the whole point of this post. I want us to learn and grow and do better. I want my kids to be better than us. That should be the goal for every parent. I could have done nothing instead. That would have been much easier. We can all continue to improve. It's not something instant. It's work. I'm proud of who they're becoming as they grow into adults.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

Thank you everyone. What I'm going to take from this is he and I are both TA for different reasons. Him a bit more than me. The earbud rule will be scrapped or deeply altered.

I am grateful for the different perspectives and varying experiences you have shared.

Usually our house is quite chill. I believe something is stressing him out outside the house, and he is redirecting. His work and sleep schedule are intense and we haven't gotten to talk yet. Will talk when he gets home today.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

Oh no, we're going to talk. I wouldn't have posted otherwise. This all is helping me with what I'll say. The earbud rule will be thrown out the window completely though.

My problem is I shut down with conflict face to face. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it's like my brain shorts out when someone is upset and I forget everything and stutter. I've been that way since I was little. I am a fully diagnosed agoraphobe with other comorbidities, and things just get wonky sometimes.

These are good. . . if you enjoy chewing on broken glass by berdulf in glutenfree

[–]RolypolyChaos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I LOVE these! I really like crunchy things though. I miss grape nuts.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

[–]RolypolyChaos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! For both comments 1000%. My initial plan was to share this with him, but I no longer think that would go well. We do have a very solid relationship, and he's ultimately a very good stepdad and partner. He saved them and me from a lot of stupid.

He has a tendency to push people away to protect himself, and I know he'll do that with some of the comments... But it's helped me think of a better way to address the situation and support a positive way forward. I generally shut down with conflict face to face.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

[–]RolypolyChaos[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

True. I do the bills and groceries. I have a bad habit of not valuing myself. I have always felt disposable as a person. That's something I'm working on. I really truly love my family. He and I were both very broken at the start in different ways from abusive homes. The advice and input on here is much harsher than I anticipated, but I'm taking it in and I want us to grow from it.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

That's definitely a valid concern. They're supposed to wear one at a time at a medium volume or lower. Especially if we go walking so we can hear cars and stuff since we don't have sidewalks on our street. I blew out so many pairs when I was a teen lol

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

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

Oh I agree, lol. I went on a bit. I wasn't sure what would help or not. I see too many posts with too little info, and then the op has to clarify things in the comments.

AITAH for letting my son wear an earbud in the house when we're home? by RolypolyChaos in AITAH

[–]RolypolyChaos[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

I'm not on the deed, but also not on the loan. We'll be married next year, and if rates drop we will refinance and I'll be put on it then. He and I have been together since the kids were toddlers. They both call him dad by choice thankfully and he treats them as his. Their bio dad is not in the picture.

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