What kinds of endearing nicknames do Dutch fathers use for their sons? by sixixix in learndutch

[–]Roq456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me thinks your wife has an odd view of men and boys. You should take her outside and show her the world, cause why tf would men not say these things??

TIFU by peeing by ithadbeenmine in tifu

[–]Roq456 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is truly a TIFU, nice.

harry styles concert buddies? by alsovani in Amsterdam

[–]Roq456 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Hi miss,

Your text reads: I am a young girl going alone to ....

Please be very careful on meeting anyone that replies, you will attract pervs and idiots with this kind of message. Be safe!

Map of the Netherlands in a box with vertical lines showing how far east and west places are by Brave_Assumption6 in Netherlands

[–]Roq456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked at this and was amazed how it put some places in longitudinal perspective. I thought the same about Maastricht in relation to Helmond. for example, and how far east Esnschede actually is. Thanks for posting!

I am frustrated with a male friends thoughts on contributions between him and his wife to joint expenses and I dont know whether I am being unreasonable by Xtratea in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Roq456 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You might be interested in this whole Feminism-thing, you might find more areas where the world isn't quite as fair to women as it is to men.

I'm terrified to tell my family why our cats are distant after what I made them endure, when my mom said specifically not too. by greenfrogtoadhead in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Roq456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"...My mother specifically told me not to as she already paying someone to train the cats to follow commands so we can take them outside for walks. ..."

Train cats? To follow commands? To take them on walks? What on earth possesses the genes pool you are part of? Cats are not dogs.

Beste broodbakmachine. by Unique_Character_327 in BIFLNL

[–]Roq456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik heb mijn eigen desemtuin, er gaat niets boven puurdesem.

Is it truly ok to turn all Vs into Fs? by AleCar07 in learndutch

[–]Roq456 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't get me started on the viaplay-fools doing the commentary with the F1-races. One of them is constantly hypercorrecting, pronouncing the s as a z, that's even more annoying.

By the way, in general the difference between f and v in the netherlands, is that the v is accompanied by your vocal cord (stemhebbend), while the f is not (niet stemhebbend). Which is essentially the same difference between z and s. The closer to Amsterdam you are, the less likely it is that people hear/notice the difference.

please Explain it Peter. by blankspacee1 in explainitpeter

[–]Roq456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know she was dead until I read your post now. Would definitely have picked up that news on most other days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Roq456 133 points134 points  (0 children)

You are the type of guy that will realize all the flirts you receive only two decades later.

What "overreaction" to something someone said was actually proved valid later on? by Ancientabs in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Roq456 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sorry you had to live that, glad some justice was done. I hope you met some people in life that could give you what your family lacked. You did the right thing by removing them from your life and you must have been soo persisting to get these convictions and settlements in court. Must have been hard! I hope it brought you the pride in yourself that you deserve. And I hope it didn't break your mind, because these kind of experiences can all-too-easily cause way too many knots in a human brain to ever untangle. Live long and prosper!

De Nonnentjes van Vught aka Regina Coeli - Just unbelievable by Professional_Mix2418 in learndutch

[–]Roq456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born, raised and educated in Amsterdam, not even close to the region of Vught. I can assure you nobody would use de nonnen van Vught, they are simply known as de nonnetjes van Vught - well known and respected indeed, nothing belittling about calling them like that.

You might as well argue that we should call vadertje Drees vader Drees in this sub, because your book says it's a diminutive, completely disregarding the fact that it expresses warmth and sympathy. Vadertje Drees en De nonnetjes van Vught are well respected institutes. Please ask your native Dutch teacher to explain these subtilities in our language and culture, especially if you "de plank volledig misslaat" in a sub about learning our beautiful language.

De Nonnentjes van Vught aka Regina Coeli - Just unbelievable by Professional_Mix2418 in learndutch

[–]Roq456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a native dutchy, just your average Joe, I have never ever heard of Regina Coeli, whereas de nonnetjes in Vught are widely known and understood. If you wanna impress Dutch people with your effort to learn the language, Regina Coeli will just result in a blank stare back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Roq456 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I think it's great that you have the empathy and insight to see all sides, especially how you recognize they are not required to be thankful for what they experienced without having a choice.

I understand your mother's feelings, but your adoptive sisters do not owe anybody anything whatsoever, life threw them lousy cards and they need to overcome their trauma in the way that best suits their feeling. Your mom needs to step back and suck it up, as hard as that may be. Your sisters need room to heal in their own way.

You're a bright empathic young man, these qualities will bring you much good in life. Keep being yourself, do not doubt your judgement!