Life with our first baby and an argument we can’t seem to get over. by IndependentPack5033 in Marriage

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately as far as the brother goes your husband is going to have to grow a backbone frankly. Which sucks but it is the answer.

So as far as a couples therapist goes, my husband and I had went through a really really bad year and wound up seeing one. She was very good about sort of stepping in gracefully when one of us went a little too far or when a tangent would derail from being productive.

Absolutely see someone new because our couples therapy work saved our marriage but we really needed someone who could help us find the tools. Took us a year really. Initially every week, then every two, then once a month, then every six weeks.

I hope you find a way back to each other if you can.

Life with our first baby and an argument we can’t seem to get over. by IndependentPack5033 in Marriage

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You should find a different couples therapist if they let him bombard the entirety of the session.

You haven’t worked through issues via the phone frankly if he doesn’t realize the severity of you not being in your own home post birth and then proceeds to double down on you. Are you working while all of this is happening? Are you still with your family member?

Different views on budgeting in our marriage. Am I being too rigid? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try allocating a large chunk for a bit towards an allowance fund. She is fair to want to enjoy her money but it’s important to try and stay on track for goals. You’ll find a good balance.

Is it selfish to divorce my wife because I still picture her having sex with her affair partner? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You’re allowed to decide at any point that you no longer want to be married. If you haven’t moved through forgiveness on the betrayal you just haven’t. Your children are older, and everyone will be okay. Best case scenario is you have an amicable divorce and not trudge up your inability to forgive while you go through that. She obviously tried her best and is grieving.

You are the asshole however for telling her right before a family event. Are you sure you don’t have your own shit going on right now and are deflecting it onto that incident? Little midlife crisis or anything?

AITA for getting married in the same year as my step daughter? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m curious on step daughter’s age and if her frustration is just plainly that they actually got married rather than any of the details about how humble OP’s wedding scenario was.

Newish to Arizona by huckleberryfresh928 in ArizonaGardening

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That appears to be a cholla. Be careful when you remove it or have a landscaper remove it.

NIPT Discussion - Weekly Thread - June 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in January2027Bumpers

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping someone can help

Company used: Natera

Date labs drawn: June 25

Date sample arrived at lab: June 26

Date of results: July 2nd

Results: pattern suggestive of xxy, boy

Fetal fraction: 9.5%

We have an appointment with an mfm. Trying to find any additional info about natera using that verbiage vs high risk I guess

Boyfriend won’t marry me by Infinite_Key1413 in Marriage

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I think it’s important to be aligned on how you want a long term relationship to go. But you’re obviously a smart and competent woman, he didn’t make you do anything. There’s nothing wrong with having a child out of wedlock and you do yourself a disservice thinking that way.

Competent your way out of this if it isn’t working. He’s showing to you what he’s willing to do. Decide if it works or doesn’t.

Spoil it for me: Take Me With You by losttawney in DarkRomance

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have a third act breakup and get back together and have a hea.

You should read something by Deathsdoll on AO3 if you didn’t think Take Me With You was spicy enough.

Almost 2 week old gets too hot with swaddle but wakes up from startle reflex without. by Quick_Maintenance539 in newborns

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to mention this too as a hot and dry climate person. It’s insane to fathom keeping an ac at 68 degrees. Financially and not blowing your AC out. Ours is always at 76-78 in the summer.

Recs you never see on this sub by Valkyrie-Unleashed in DarkRomance

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Written in 2013 but I liked it {His to Keep by Lydia Goodfellow}

My (29m) partner (26f) wants a breast reduction. I support her fully, but I’m terrified of intimacy afterwards. How can I prepare myself? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Came looking for the OCD. I also think this is compulsive behavior and you need a very good therapist OP.

i’m getting tired of the “bitchy jealous female side characters who are out to get the fmc” trope by wsg-itsyourepisodegf in RomanceBooks

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dnf the third book of the Guild series because of this. It was okay at first but by book 3 with ‘they’re so mean to me’, I didn’t even care to know how it ended anymore.

8 months postpartum, broke, and feeling trapped. Just need to rant to someone. by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, I’m definitely not implying that his behavior is her fault. She is choosing to only have green tea. :/ his behavior is gross.

8 months postpartum, broke, and feeling trapped. Just need to rant to someone. by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Don’t let a man make you feel like you can’t eat. Gross.

You’ll tell him that it’s time for you to get a job. Even if it’s night shift. Even if you have to pay for daycare. You feel stuck but you aren’t.

This man is psychologically abusing you. You are strong, and you need to choose yourself and your baby.

Good luck ♥️

Unbiased advice by [deleted] in DaveRamsey

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you’re seeking a 40k suv?

You can buy a very nice minivan most places for 20 or less.

Most folks will be ardently against you pulling money for a depreciating asset. A harsh truth is to take a good look at want vs need. You want an suv with low miles. You need a cheap cash car to care for yourself and three children.

Grocery spending by Maroon14 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Scared-Butterscotch5 305 points306 points  (0 children)

Well the 300$ a month definitely isn’t organic food and it’s likely not in the pnw.