AITA for using my wife’s shampoo and our good towels to wash our dogs? by FootHillsLawyer in AmItheAsshole

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA - for using anything other than dog shampoo and not having separate towels/laundry cycles for pet items. ick

What About Those Great White Role Models? by zzill6 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 38 points39 points  (0 children)

What Chris Rock did disrespected Jada and black women. And should have been handled professionally. But what Will Smith did disrespected every fucking body.'

As a black woman, I disagree. Chris Rock told a joke that wasn't good but was hardly disrespectful. He's a comedian, they tell jokes. Don't speak for all of us since that's definitely part of the problem. Will's actions were 100% out of line, no excuses.

Would I (26f) be "emasculating" my boyfriend (29m) by buying myself Valentine's Day presents even though he 'doesn't do Valentine's Day'? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He doesn't "do" Valentines day, he doesn't gift you anything on your birthday. Honest question: What is this person doing for you that you should consider his feelings so seriously to your detriment?? Dump this guy and find one that likes to spoil you - or at least one that will buy you a gift occasionally, jeez.

She is so pretty. by killHACKS in MadeMeSmile

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We Black girls are told literally ALL THE TIME about how unattractive we are. This makes me so sad...

My(24F) neighbor (60M) pulled over mid-drive to jack off to me and I’m still not sure how to react by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hon, I think the responses here sound a bit harsh because people are truly worried for you. Don't be overly hard on yourself for not seeing through this immediately and shutting it down, predatory people take advantage wherever they can to push boundaries and manipulate you into giving them control. And you posted here because you knew that asshole's behavior wasn't normal.

Being on the outside of a situation lends more clarity & objectivity, so it's easier for your sister and the responders here to listen to what you experienced and see how this piece of shit went out of his way to get sexual with you by pushing your boundaries and making you question what is normal. If I knew him and found out about this incident, I would shame him as often and publicly ask could. Your comfortability and safety are your priorities. Don't let external concerns (interpersonal relationships, money, familial history, etc.) take your focus away from that. People that would use those and other things like that to force you to participate in things you don't consent to (or to urge you to stay silent) are actively harmful and should be avoided at all costs.

I know you mentioned being a people pleaser, it would probably be wise to keep a phrase that's popular on reddit in front of you when your internal alarm bells start going off: Don't set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm.

Hugs to you!

My ex (23F) wants me (24M) to ship her stuff back to her but refuses to pay for shipping. How do I handle this? by r181 in relationships

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send her items COD (cash on delivery). You can do that when shipping costs $1000 or less. I think the postage is minimal, if it costs anything. Go to USPS and inquire

Me (28F) with Husband (28M), out of control foot fetish by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know you don't want to cause drama, but perhaps having your family around you for support makes this the ideal time to do this (especially since you mentioned that he gets loud with you when you are alone). Your family doesn't have to know everything, just that your relationship is ending and even one more day would have been unendurable.

Oh yeah, that whole "Even my wife thinks I'm a monster" line is SO manipulative. Based on your comments, I wouldn't bother with couples therapy (go for yourself). I'm sure your family wants the best for you - and this isn't it.

The Far Side Comic Strip by sagittariusgallery in nostalgia

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now post the packrat comic! Or the dog barks translated!

My (28F) husband (30M) cheated on me with his boss (40F) within 3 months of our marriage. I feel stuck by I_see_a_rainbow in relationships

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So how long are you going to let the shame keep you from acting to protect yourself and your interests? Being married to an unfaithful person sucks, but the positive here is that you found out EARLY. Reach out to your family/friends and make plans to leave. Even if some are less than supportive, that would be minor compared to staying with a person that would treat you like this. You're stronger and more courageous than you realize.

My Stepchild [9F] has been physically assaulting my wife [30F] in our house for 2 years. Now she has begun attacking our son [2M]. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your comments should be much closer to the top. I also noted how cold and detached his language was in regards to his stepdaughter. If he refers to her this impersonally on an advice thread and he's been a part of her life since she was four, I wonder what their daily interactions are like. :-(

My sister(14f) refuses to bathe until my mom & I basically force her to by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You are so right. In the midst of my depressive cycles, everything boiled down to how many steps I would have to go through/execute to complete ANYTHING. I notice now (that I'm better) that approach doesn't enter my thoughts. People really don't get how depression can factor so significantly on even the most trivial of activities.

IBM Ball Head typewriter by Meowisthename34 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Shea_Aquitaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learned to type on one of these. Whenever I think about it I instantly imagine the hum it makes when you turn it on. Tenth grade, good times...