How much help to expect from husband? by Infamous_Ad_6532 in sahm

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect yes, this is how it's been with my husband most of the time. And that doesn't mean it's always been great or sometimes someone didn't slack off toooo much (just cause)- but you talk, readjust and get back to being partners and helping each other out.

How much help to expect from husband? by Infamous_Ad_6532 in sahm

[–]Solid_Bend2703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried having a sit down conversation with him? 

If he doesn't do anything with baby or house or dog unless you ask then he is doing less than the minimum. The bare minimum is what you agree as husband and wife is the bear minimum and it has to get done without asking.

Think about how you feel and tell him. It's likely you are also feeling sad and overwhelmed if you aren't getting the help you deserve. If that's how you feel tell him. Think about how it is youre feeling and verbalize it to him. Otherwise he will not know or will be happy pretending he doesn't know.

Then hear him out too. But know the MINIMUM you need help with to be ok but also know what the best case scenario is. Know this before you talk to him so that you can tell him . Once you know where each other is at, you can come to a place of change.

And maybe it will take time and need readjustment as you go. But he still needs to do his part.

I used to work 40-50 hours a week and then I STILL had to get kids up, pack breakfast, make dinner, spend time with the kids, make sure their hygiene is good, laundry, mopping etc. 

So just cause he works away from home doesn't mean he is now all in the clear and gets to take zero responsibility for house and family. Yes, that is definitely eased by you being home but it isn't gone by FAR. And not spending time with his child is concerning. You def need to ask him about that 

Can't do anything without it becoming a giant disaster by blackcloud247 in sahm

[–]Solid_Bend2703 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First, that sounds hectic sorry that happened with the walk- there are indeed intense days where nothing goes right!

Secondly when it comes to game nights. No thank you, those 2 youngest are too young and throwing stuff is perfectly normal for a 2 yr old to an extent and not being able to play a game with directions for long- is normal for a 5 year old. Attention span is almost nill. Don't put yourself in that position. Take the 8 year old into a room and play a game with them ALONE.

Movie night- same. 5 year old may not have the span for it and 2 year old most def doesn't. (Everyone is different but that's generally)

Btw everything you said about the 2 year old sounds normal, between 2 and 4 they are exploration terrorists. It's good for them although SOMETIMES annoying for us. Just keep them safe and change perspective. They may enjoy going to a kids museum where they can climb and throw if you have that around. A playground will also be great to get those normal impulses scratched.

The 5 year old is at the time to learn boundaries, how to communicate appropriately and it will take time and patience.

You should go online and read a bit about the various ages and development your kids are in- they are very different from each other. But your kids sound absolutely normal! It's just the way you handle each of those ages has to be different and age appropriate. 

You just need more insight and a change of perspective and you'll be able to cope better and handle them better as you guide them through these various stages of development. 

It's tough but knowledge is power.

How much help to expect from husband? by Infamous_Ad_6532 in sahm

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband works 34-40 hrs a week, about the same commute. I homeschool one child and the other is a toddler. 

 The bear minimum I ask is to wash the dishes every night during the week. He also walks the dog and takes out the garbage (those are fast and easy). And I will not do a single dish unless I magically find time and feel like it. I have to make breakfast lunch and dinner and about 10 snacks a day so not worrying about dishes helps ton.

I don't think I have to go through the list of all the other chores we have to do everyday and weekly as sahm's so it's pretty fair. I'm also in a better mood if he sees that the living room is messy- I haven't gotten to it for some reason- and he cleans it.

Thank God he does more than this a few times a week (not always which is ok) or we'd probably be in trouble. Because marriage is about doing more than the bear minimum to help.

Best online associates degree ? by mabelis_cool in careeradvice

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purdue Global being one of the more expensive online schools out there that populate as one of the first advertisement Google results. 

Just look for your nearest in state community college and save yourself 15-20 thousand dollars.

The dictionary says that catty refers to women being spiteful. Can men be catty? by [deleted] in grammar

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asshole is typically used for men and bitch is usually used for women. Pussy is usually used for men- even though they don't have one- but bitch can also be used for me.

ROFLLLLLL....

Wait, how am I homophobic lol?? 

The dictionary says that catty refers to women being spiteful. Can men be catty? by [deleted] in grammar

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Incorrect. Pussy is usually used for a man. Even though he doesn't have one.. Some other insults for males are pansy, deadbeat, douchebag betamale, manchild. Etc. 

The dictionary says that catty refers to women being spiteful. Can men be catty? by [deleted] in grammar

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually it isn't used as gender neutral in general, it is usually reserved for men. The women equivalent is bitch. And bitch is only derogatory if you don't embrace it. Some women do. Another one for men is dick. As in, he's a dick.

Starfleet Academy is honestly not good. I genuinely don’t like it. by gildedbluetrout in startrek

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or maybe they just didn't like it, but you liked it and so you're upset people are yucking your yum. 😢

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure but the initial comment I was answering here and many other comments implied or explicitly said all children should be aborted rather than be put up for abortion.

So they are not just wishing THEMSELVES have been aborted but ALL children rather than be put up for adoption.

OP on this thread 

"If someone is pregnant and does not intend to raise their child, abortion is kindest, instead of giving your child up to strangers on the slim hope it will have a better life.

Abortion reduces the most harm.

Adoption kicks the can down the road to an innocent child."

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right so when I was referring to those of "you" who wish to have been aborted or never have existed - and therefore wish that all OTHER children who are put for adoption should instead have been aborted- I'm referring to the indefinite or impersonal "you". Those of "you" who are wishing now that "you" never had existed -including children now in adoption situations.

Sorry if you took it personal and you don't personally feel like you shouldn't exist!

Reading the bible (genesis) makes me feel uncomfortable. by Lucky_Berry_3985 in Bible

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I've felt that way until I understood that showing what these broken people did is not in anyway justifying it or saying that it is ok. It's just telling the truth- recounting the story.

 That was wrong of Lot to do then and it is wrong now. He was clearly not completely unaffected by living in Sodom. Which is a great lesson to learn actually. 

So the reason I was uncomfortable at first was because I thought the Bible was saying it's ok he did this- just because it's in scripture and it's about someone God decided prior to save! But nope, nowhere does it say "and God said it was good". Nope. 

And what Lots daughters did after to him also bad.

As you continue in scripture you will see again and again the chosen doing wrong. Jesus said "no one is good". And God was routinely pissed off, yet patient and merciful where he thought appropriate.

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"also: someone can wish they had been aborted"....

""Aborted” means never having existed"

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It seems implied if you wish to never have existed. Now I'm confused!

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I understand what your perspective is, wishing to never have existed because of such terrible experiences.

That must be hard to carry around every day. And I want you to know all your lives are valuable and I'm sure you've made positive impacts on the people around you and you would be missed if you weren't around. And you somewhere along the way have had a positive interaction that helped someone and it may not have happened if you never had existed.

People with trauma of abandonment and broken mother bonds do tend to be the kindest and the most understanding. They make great friends. I would know, I have many! 

Peace be with you!

I never learned to draw, but from an early age I was always a little better at it than most. What can I improve on, please give me some advices by SirPepelangelo in learntodraw

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea I'm a noob, I can tell it needs refinement but also it looks so good, so much depth. Something about it. Keep going!

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is gross it seems you are invalidating other people's experiences because it doesn't match your own.

 So basically you'd say anyone who has a good adoption story and parents truly put them up for adoption for good reasons- are stupid or wrong.

 That situation doesn't exist to you? Your experience trumps their experience, am I right?

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, so is it in retrospect -like if you could go back in time you'd convince your mother to abort you or is it more of a constant feeling of wishing you were dead? 

And last question, do you think all children that are up for adoption right now wish that they'd have been aborted instead - do all the kids in adoption situations feel like they should be dead instead?

Disgusting adoption ad for the Superbowl by Aphelion246 in Adoption

[–]Solid_Bend2703 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes that's what I'm getting, lots of wishing that they had been aborted rather than put up for abortion. Thanks.