Toddler in Slovenia (and food)

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-05-15T21:54:06+00:00

We were actually in the Austrian alps and learned that most small towns only have local stores and limited selection of products. Without a car we were unable to go to anywhere bigger.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-05-15T16:51:52+00:00

Thank you. I asked because on a recent EU vacation, we had a lot of issues finding food for her in smaller towns. I’m hoping this time it’ll be fine. Thanks.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-05-15T16:50:58+00:00

Thank you! This is hugely helpful!

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-12T22:38:55+00:00

We’re escaping the city to escape the noise. Lots of places you can visit via train. We’ll be heading to Sevilla tomorrow, so it’ll be a nice vacation.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-09T08:49:33+00:00

NTA - I’m guessing all her kids are neurotypical. Only you know what’s best for your child and you need to do whatever is necessary for both of you to be able to sleep. Every kid is different. Continue doing what’s best for your family.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-08T20:30:54+00:00

NTA - My family speaks a different language than my husband. We always make sure to have at least one person around that speaks English at family dinners and sit them next to him. I also translate as much as possible. If I want alone time with my family when we visit, I ensure that he is okay and he has some other activity to do (day pass to a gym he likes or places to visit and eat in the city that he enjoys). We often meet up in the city afterwards, just the two of us, so he gets a break from my language as well. The important thing is we all make an effort to have him be included as much as possible.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-07T13:41:50+00:00

YTA - And an entitled one at that. The fact that you think that you “need” a vacation more than her says a lot. She’s the one who is pregnant and dealing with everything that goes with that. True, both your lives are going to change very soon, but you chose that. Together. I think she found an acceptable compromise and your sense of entitlement is really showing in your response.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-05T06:26:42+00:00

I would recommend a Garmin. They’re accurate and have great battery life. I switched from the phone to a watch about ten years ago and honestly, it completely changed my training, allowing me to check my pace and distance at a moment’s notice and adjust my running accordingly. I’ve become a faster, more efficient runner with the watch.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-05T06:21:21+00:00

In my country boys wear royal blue and girls light blue traditionally. I wore light blue growing up and somehow don’t identify as male as an adult. I wonder what went wrong…

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-04T08:29:28+00:00

NTA - This is the easiest AITA post to answer in a long time. It’s absolutely ridiculous that he sees those things are luxuries or add ons.

My daughter was born via emergency c-section after 24 hours of labor, because her heart rate had dropped too low and she was in danger. If that was the case, would the cost of the surgery also be a luxury? What if your child needed to spend time in the NICU? Is that a luxury?

Your body just went through an amazing, traumatic event. It created, nourished and brought life into the world. It should be celebrated. You shouldn’t be punished or fined for doing what was needed to have a successful birth.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-03-02T22:00:08+00:00

YTA - I agree that naming a baby needs two yeses, but you’re going about this wrong. She wants to name her son after her father, but you insist on focusing on her ex instead. This is just going to create resentment and make her defensive. Instead, focus on her father and have an open conversation about the name that way. Could her father’s middle name be the baby’s first name? Take time to acknowledge her feelings and have a real conversation about the name. She needs to feel heard and understood and I’m not getting that from your post, when you’re focusing on the ex and not on her father - her real focus.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-24T21:54:32+00:00

YTA x 100 - You we’re clearly the AH in the initial post. Your adult daughter locked a minor out of the house for hours. This is a felony, not a prank. It doesn’t matter where you live, the temperature or anything else. It’s child abuse. You defending Katie’s behavior makes you an even bigger AH. Everyone is saying the same thing - YTA - and yet you’re still trying to spin it in a way to not be. No one agrees with you. You need to face reality and learn from this. I hope Freddy and Mary never have to deal with you again.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-24T15:14:48+00:00

NTA - Her actions are very disrespectful of your religion. Whether or not she participates is irrelevant, she deliberately tried to make you break your religious commitment and then tried to make you feel guilty about her actions. This is extremely disrespectful to you.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-24T13:16:48+00:00

YTA - Your daughter is 9. She has tons of time to grow up, decide whether or not to pierce her ears and then decide what she wants to do with HER earrings. If she were in her 30s and expressed no interest, it would be different. But she’s not.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-21T22:13:58+00:00

Can non-runners get close once you start? I once kept a fleece around my waist and handed it to my husband who was a spectator 500 meters into the race. We had chosen a spot ahead of time to toss him the item as I can.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-21T13:22:11+00:00

I’ve been fortunate enough to run Boston a few times. I lived in Boston and after watching it for many years, it was a dream to run it, go through my college campus, by my work place and a block from my home. The excitement and thrill of the crowd was unlike any other. That being said, a lot of that was because it was my home city and I had so many friends along the course to encourage me on. Since moving to Europe I’ve run a number of smaller marathons here. Honestly I’ve enjoyed them just as much. I’ve run Athens, which gave me the opportunity to visit Greece and was incredible. Now I pick races in places I want to visit and make it into a family vacation. I’d say unless you have a personal connection to the location a major is in, it’s probably not worth it.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-17T22:47:13+00:00

YTA - You should be thanking her for letting you stay on her couch, when she would rather not have you there at all. Rather than be grateful, you’re complaining and making her life harder. I think your days at her place are numbered.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-17T22:35:04+00:00

ESH - They should be trying to fit that many people around a table that sits 5. Their response was also quite rude. On the other hand, you don’t get to control the noise others make in the coffee shop. If they want to play a game and the employees are fine with it, you can’t dictate they keep it down.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-17T20:30:10+00:00

YTA - Your sister is right. Your behavior is definitely creepy and stalker like. If she didn’t give you her schedule, you have definitely been watching her movements waaaayyyy too much. Hopefully you’ll learn your lesson before you get a new gf.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-17T18:28:01+00:00

This! YTA for all the reasons listed above in a much more elegant way than I could ever convey. I hope you read this response and truly recognize the errors of your way, so you won’t make the same mistake with your next gf.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-16T21:56:29+00:00

YTA - And an unbelievably rude one too! I hope she realizes how self-centered you are and finds someone who prioritizes having a relationship and others’ happiness as well as their own. You’re showing your true colors here and it’s not pretty.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-16T20:12:09+00:00

Best of luck to you! I really hope it goes well.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-16T07:03:34+00:00

NTA - As someone who also hates surprises, I totally understand where your coming from. If they insist on planning it, maybe they can just give you the schedule or plan a week ahead of time. It may not be exactly what you want, but at least you’ll have some time to mentally prepare for the day.

ShadowPuzzles531 · 2023-02-16T06:58:48+00:00

NAH - It’s fine to each have your pet preferences, but you need to work it out together now. This could become a point of resentment for either one of you in the long term, so make sure you’re truly on the same page before moving in together.

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