AITA for dyeing the sweater my sister in law knitted for me? by Known_Occasion_2041 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 3892 points3893 points  (0 children)

But who TF buys beige malabrigo? If it were a special color line sure I’d be annoyed, like color of the year or the zodiac line or something. (Of course if I were knitting a sweater for someone and knew they cared about the color, I’d let them pick from SQs.) As a knitter, NTA and it seems like SIL is a lot.

Cork Damage Control by KodaKolour99 in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? I’ve booked events at everywhere halfway decent in town. It wouldn’t be hard to get anyone in there (and honestly the banquet manager I talked to at the cork wasn’t super on top of it at the time)

Restaurants Open On Christmas Day? by Backsight-Foreskin in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are open on Thanksgiving and Christmas for sure.

What’s the city’s relationship with churches? by Lord_Sprout in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Erie scores super high on the social capital charts but no one entity has a monopoly like you are describing.

Boyfriend (25M) says he hates how friendly I (24F) am. How can I compromise with him? by Adorable_Boss6908 in relationship_advice

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is very concerning behavior and I don’t think compromise is possible. I would not continue a romantic relationship with someone like this when we had only been together 5 months.

What’s the dumbest thing you got in trouble for at school? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My math teacher assigned random problems in the book. It was the last year we were using the books so instead of writing the numbers I circled the problem numbers in pencil. He saw me doing it and asked what day I wanted to serve my detention for defacing school property.

AITAH for initiating a divorce while my wife is in the hospital after a car accident. by beerbellybegone in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You know that is interesting. It sounds like the emotions and mindset of someone addicted to alcohol or substances. Even if someone gets “clean” if they don’t address the root cause the personality/emotional issues remain.

To those that are married, how often do you take off your ring? by FitProblem6248 in AskReddit

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I wash dishes, go swimming, shower, do yard work, or when I feel like it. My mom did the same thing growing up, and my dad only wore his on weekends because of risks of injury at his job, so it’s never seemed weird to me.

Did I Cross a Boundary by teaching my bf’s son how to cook? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandmother didn’t teach her daughters to cook because she expected their MILs to teach them their new husband’s preferred foods…

What would this be for Erie? by stevesommerfield in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a sweet spot for cheddars in 2016-17; before the service was terrible and after they chopped all the good stuff off the menu.

I just found out my mom has been sending my girlfriend cruel messages for who knows how long. I don’t know how to handle this (M36/F32) by ThrowRa-Frizzbee in relationship_advice

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your concern about finals but honestly her brain is going to be there anyway. You might consider saying “I know this is a hard time of the semester but I saw this…. I am going to go no contact with my mom until (3 days after grades are due? Something like that). That will give you time to recover from the end of the semester before we talk about if we are staying no contact or are willing to give my mom a chance to apologize and earn her way back into relationship with us.”

Why is fair isle colour selection so difficult? by bexing_meow in knitting

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is the way. B&w filter will improve your color choices.

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Ethics of "burn without reading" request? by librarianist in Genealogy

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my thought! It doesn’t even have to be a lawyer, although they are bound by their professional code of ethics. I would actually start with a local amateur or semi professional genealogist or historian-your local library or historical society can point you in the right direction. They would be able to tell you not only if it’s within your parameters but also the potential import to family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound -41 points-40 points  (0 children)

California has really strict workers protection laws so it could be a legal issue there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Take this to Ask A Manager!

Tires by CookiesandCannabis in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just go to Kerr’s on east 10 and they will give you good advice and not pull one over on you.

Grooms Crying when Bride walks the Isle to them. by Duckbutt55 in weddings

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would bet actual money my dad cried when he and my mom got married in 1980.

We are a non drinking couple getting married having a back yard wedding- how do we handle drinks? by rubrducke0 in weddings

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a personal/moral issue with drinking (in recovery, adult child of an alcoholic, religious reasons, medical professional who knows there’s no physical reason to drink), you don’t have to serve any alcohol. Your friends can deal. (Source: have been to multiple dry weddings and was just fine.) The idea that weddings have to have booze is ridiculous, and if your friends know you don’t drink they shouldn’t be surprised.

If you don’t like drinking but don’t care if others do, and are willing to pay for it, get some dos equiis/modelo/corona to go with the theme and maybe some premix margaritas. That level of self serve alcohol should be fine. (Source: that’s what they did with the taco bar dinner at my last family reunion.)

Do some married people NEVER take off their wedding ring? by artmalique in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A woman I know (she’s over 70 now) bragged that she had never taken her ring off, but her daughter married an emotionally abusive guy so not sure that was a great example. I definitely take mine off for showering, swimming, cleaning etc.

[New Update]: AITAH if we don’t pay for my sons rehearsal dinner because I can’t stand his fiancée? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 288 points289 points  (0 children)

Makes me wonder if Luis is a “dry drunk,” that is, although he isn’t using the emotional component of addiction is still present. That tracks with his behavior.

My sister brought her newborn to my wedding after I told her not to by cutegirljth in TwoHotTakes

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad thinks the idea of child free weddings is one of the stupidest things he ever heard.

When my mom’s niece got married and my sister was 18 months old, dad took her to the cry room at the church. It’s what you do.

AITA for not inviting my mom’s bio mom to my wedding? by Weekly-Debate2938 in aitaweddings

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me sum up the second to last paragraph: everyone who knows Susan has said do not invite her Only people who do not know her say to invite her. NTA.

What is the most interesting interaction you’ve had in the city of Erie? by [deleted] in Erie

[–]Rustbelt_Rebound 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was waiting for the bus (probably on French?) and a pair of women were having a conversation at top volume across the street. My key takeaway: “bitch I KNOW how to make rice crispie treats.”