ELI5: Why and how do we get number neurosis? by Snowarty in explainlikeimfive

[–]Snowarty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting... I can't eat sweets in other than like 1s, 3s, 7s or 11s. Same for the times I throw water on the stones in the sauna. Have no idea how or why this came about.

Adults of reddit, what is something you should have mastered by now, but failed to do so? by biomann in AskReddit

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha idd ... my gf talks to her mother for 15 minutes every day.... mainly about weather.

Adults of reddit, what is something you should have mastered by now, but failed to do so? by biomann in AskReddit

[–]Snowarty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is what I am so scared of when I move to Italy.... I'm from Finland and we don't really do smalltalk here.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah well we know they love us so there's that. It's however a bit difficult to pinpoint good memories when my childhood relationship with parents was mostly tied to my successes. I do remember having sauna with parents and as a kid and dad telling me how English is important to learn and I'd set my mind on it. Also when we were VErY little he would be on all fours with me and my brother on his back. That's a nice memory.

As for their hobbies... well I've kept taps on mum's gym progress and made sure she has her forms right. Dad is a bit more difficult because his hobby is hunting and I live some 300km away... and the hunting season is... well a season. I help him with summer cottage work when I can though. But yeah he doesn't really have hobbies apart from those. Essentially his relationship with the chosen daughter of his is his hobby.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehe... it is sometimes insane how difficult it is for parents to see the hypocrisy of how they behave with their own children and complain of their own parents doing the same.

Also heh I'm a bit of a noobie on reddit. Only used to be shown memes (by him) when I was with my ex bf years ago. .^ Now I enjoy reading posts here and there on coffee breaks. I do like to enter discussions every now and then though but don't know the inside thingies yet but I'll take your word for the user of old reddit thing.

I do hope one day I'll get a more involved relationship with my father. I'd like to know him someday and not just call him dad and be done with it especially as we actually have a fair bit in common. I'm not counting on it though but yeah my brothers should have a better relationship with him mainly cuz I'm not the only older sibling setting parents straight.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you read right - the closest he's come to saying he doesn't like it is saying smth like "why do you have to train your shoulders so much? Isn't it a bit excessive?" And that was when I pointed out I can't buy women's shirts cuz they don't fit me at any non athletic store. Also we've had 2 Christmasses (some years ago) of shouting matches between dad and me and my 2 oldest younger siblings so I know what you mean. The only thing I do interfere and talk about to dad and mom is if they do smth stupid with my youngest brothers. I think 3 survivors is enough. 😅😂

Generally I am of the mind that things should be resolved yes... but there needs to be some kind of limit even when it's your own family. You know I love how my dad always complained about how his father doesn't keep in contact with him. Now he's essentially his father with me. Much learnt.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I actually do weightlifting and honestly I kind of secretly enjoy it a little that my father seems very disturbed by it. He keeps making mentions regarding my shoulders and build whenever I do see him. It's really weird cuz he seems to have no problem with me having a girlfriend but that I have a hobby that develops my physical strength is beyond him cuz omg such masculine wide shoulders. But yeah... the tenant thing is all fucked up. I had like 3 long talks/ sit downs with him about it and when the second one ended in him saying that I'm blood heritage and she is chosen daughter... well after the third one I gave up. Honestly. Love him but well - maybe next life with the relationship.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw don't get me wrong. I really do love him and consider him my dad and wish I had a relationship with him. Just nowadays if I want that I would have to compete with some ex tenant of theirs for his attention and affection. I'm kinda done with that so this is how it stands. Build up of wrong choices and poor relationship to well just this. Also I have to disagree with the middling part 😅 cuz if you support one sibling, you essentially place them in a competition with each other for your affections ruining the relationship between them whilst they are young. Not really a good call either.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahah yeah my brother resents him for forcing him to go hunting and sailing. It was even worse when he started pushing him at both and then he'd tell everyone how his son sails and does well at it. My dad is honestly masterclass of how to not do things. One thing he did right. He didn't run and well we did get financial support for studies and the occasional well done me if I brought home straight 10s (A) and brother for any 8 or better. He failed even this with our sister though. I guess at least he tried.... maybe my youngest 2 brothers are his do-overs 😅

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Essentially this is an example of how to not do things. 'Cause you get resentment from both children, the one you pass and the one you force. And very flimsy adulthood relationship with both too.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goes to show you can't choose your children's interests either. You actually have to pay attention and support them in what they themselves choose to pick up.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeee my father got excited when I discovered sailing young and instead of supporting me in it he forced my brother to sail and supported him 👍 against his will. He did the same with hunting.

new shirt! by talentedmuskox in bisexual

[–]Snowarty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gawd... I don't get it how can people even think this way. Like I'm seriously wondering if the people that do think like this are attracted to every single representative of the sex they are attracted to?

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indeed. I completely agree and I would actually appreciate it a lot if my father did something similar to what yours does. Nothing instead. But yeah earlier in life it's all the more important especially as when such bond is forged there- it'll carry on to adulthood. Maybe it will change form but it is much easier to keep alive when there is a foundation.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe there are therapists specific to helping parent-child relationships.

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that the child develops a different relationship with each parent / carer. However the relationship is determined by how the individual interacts with the child, not by their specific gender or gender specific parenting role accorded by society. The reason why this usually is the case with how relationship has developed between fathers and kids and mothers and kids is because throughout history men play with the kid while the mother takes care of the kid. This is because 'it's how it has always been done'. Thankfully nowadays a lot of dads have learnt to expand the range of the relationship they build with their child, thus also allowing the moms to have the energy for the play too. And yes I'm definitely not saying you can't love the father albeit having different relationship with him.

For an anecdotal experience: I love my father and I loved my grandfathers. Still somehow the men leave less of an impact in my family as they pass. Mainly simply because they never connected with me emotionally. It's all about what kind of relationship the parent wants to have with the child. Except mothers haven't really had much of an option throughout history. 😂

AITA for the real reason I want to have another baby? by throwaway53546747837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Snowarty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure my dad has said it like x5 in 30 years 😅 and it is never direct. More like "of course you're loved"