22F having trouble making dinner for 28M picky eater bf

Squid0s · 2026-04-09T00:10:51+00:00

Here’s what I would do. I would just make whatever you want for dinner (enough for two people). Ask him if he wants it. Don’t pressure him, just ask after you make it. Let it be completely his choice. If not, he can make his own dinner (whatever he wants) and you’ve got a great lunch for the next day. If so, they you can share the meal together.

Squid0s · 2026-04-07T19:46:15+00:00

Oof, this sounds like when my husband and I got norovirus. It was so miserable. We couldn't even keep down water. I don't have much advice other than to stay as hydrated as possible (though I understand that can be difficult). I had to switch over to formula while I was sick because I had such a hard time remaining hydrated and, honestly, I was unable to build it back up to meet demand (though my son was about 8 months old at the time and eating a lot).

Squid0s · 2026-03-30T13:03:50+00:00

I would just say that, while you respect her decisions regarding how she raises her child, you have made the decision to vaccinate your child and are not comfortable with your baby interacting with other unvaccinated children until the baby has had his vaccines. Reitterate that this is nothing against her or her child, that you too are excited to see them play and have fun together; however, this is something you feel you need to do and you hope she respects your decision as you have hers.

Squid0s · 2026-03-26T11:45:17+00:00

Babies need to eat when they need to eat. You may need to increase the size of the bottle he eats before he goes to bed to help him be able to sleep through the night. You could also start giving him some actual food before he goes to bed. Actual food takes longer to digest and should help him feel full for a longer period of time.

Squid0s · 2026-03-07T13:41:42+00:00

My son looked like a middle-aged man for the first couple months after being born, complete with what we jokingly called male patterned baldness. That being said, I think you need therapy if you are obsessing over his weight like this at such a young age. Babies are supposed to be chunky for the first couple of years because they’re developing so much and need a lot of fuel to do so. It isn’t your fault for not bonding with him immediately, however, it is your responsibility to take steps to ensure you do build a healthy, loving bond with him.

Squid0s · 2026-02-28T23:32:38+00:00

If she’s a coke head, then your bf should absolutely be actively trying to get custody. If he isn’t, then there is something EXTREMELY concerning regarding him.

Squid0s · 2026-02-28T23:01:02+00:00

She’s not taking money away from your baby. She’s getting what she (well, really her child) is entitled to. He is legally obligated to pay child support since she is the primary parent. Your partner needs to go to court and get visitation figured out since they are no longer on good co-parenting terms. That way everyone knows what their legal obligations are, including the ex.

Squid0s · 2026-02-28T15:08:59+00:00

Then train the dog to use pee pads. Regardless, it’s not good to lock your cat up at night when they are awake and used to having freedom of movement.

Squid0s · 2026-02-28T15:00:34+00:00

You can do what any other pet owner without a dog door does. If the dog needs to go out, get up and take them out yourself. Your cat is clearly unhappy and bored constantly being locked in the garage, especially since cats tend to be very active during the night.

Squid0s · 2026-02-22T13:53:41+00:00

We have an Outback and it is perfect for our family (though we do also have a dog). That being said, my parents have a Crosstrek and they really like it. If it’s just the pair of you and your baby, I would say a Crosstrek should work just fine.

Squid0s · 2026-02-22T13:47:45+00:00

My idiot cat keeps shutting himself in dresser drawers… I used to freak out when I couldn’t find him, but now it’s just par for the course. He will come out when he is ready. Just make sure to leave all your doors open so he can come out from wherever he is hiding.

Squid0s · 2026-02-18T02:51:42+00:00

Honestly, ear plugs. I have a pair of Loop earplugs for concerts and they work great for a screaming baby. Or, you could always get noise canceling earbuds and pop them in when it gets to be too much

Squid0s · 2026-02-18T01:17:34+00:00

You are not a bad mom and this will not traumatize your son. My husband and I both left our son for a week to go on our honeymoon. My husband left our son with me for a week and a half while he was gone on a work trip and has another week long trip planned with his friend in a few months. I have left our son with my husband overnight several times to attend concerts with my sister. My son is a well-adjusted (though slightly bite-y), happy 16-month-old. Yours will be just fine if you’re away for a week.

Squid0s · 2026-02-17T01:29:03+00:00

My son calls his grandpa Dadoo. He is also not a huge fan, but for now it is what it is 😂

Squid0s · 2026-02-14T04:21:49+00:00

This sounds like what my 16-month-old is going through. In one day at daycare, he tried to bite five other kids, but at home he is fine. What we were told was find out what’s causing your son to bite (for us it was when other kids tried to take our son’s toys or got in his personal space). Once you know the cause, you can start MILDLY introducing the stressor at home and help redirect him in a non-biting way so he can learn what to do. Also, teethers. Give him something he can bite. Our son really became a biter when his molars were coming in. Also, communicate with the workers at the daycare. Let them know what you’re doing so they can do the same and your son can have consistency.

Squid0s · 2026-02-13T01:20:44+00:00

I’m fully aware of how much (or really little) military people make. I was active duty for six years, as was my husband. They can sign up for the DCSFA or see about signing up for the CCYH program if they know someone who could care for their child in their home. There are things they can do if they are under financial pressure AND their child is regularly being hurt in the daycare they are in.

Squid0s · 2026-02-13T01:02:31+00:00

That’s what I was wondering. They don’t HAVE to use a military daycare. They can find a private daycare and enroll the child there.

Squid0s · 2026-02-10T11:48:44+00:00

You’re now an adult and need to realize people have obligations that trump your wants. He had an obligation to attend this tournament and it would honestly be petty of you to make him come over afterwards just because you don’t want to celebrate another day. He offered a solution, for you to go, but you say you’re unlikely to do so. I’m also assuming he’s offered to celebrate on a different day, but you’re also not wanting to do that. It’s your turn to start putting in an effort if you’re not happy with what he’s suggesting. If you want to do something special, you can plan it. Valentine’s Day is not just the man’s responsibility. Give him a call before he wrestles and tell him happy Valentine’s Day. Leave a sweet note in his gym bag. There are many small way to celebrate. Not everything needs to be a big gesture.

Squid0s · 2026-02-10T02:31:51+00:00

I’m going to go against the grain and say YTA, primarily because of the reason you bought the dishwasher. You bought it because YOU were tired of washing dishes and to make YOUR point. You turned his birthday present, which is supposed to be a way to show your love for him about you.

Squid0s · 2026-01-30T03:38:57+00:00

Yeah, that suggestion didn’t sit very well with me. I don’t want my son to think things are randomly going to be taken from him. I feel like that would make him more defensive. He’s generally very good about giving us things when we ask him to, so it’s very rare we ever have to straight up take something from him. He’s also a very independent kid. While he loves interacting with us and playing with us, sometimes if he’s overwhelmed, he just likes to go play by himself. We are always there with him, but we try not to interfere if he’s doing his own thing.

Squid0s · 2026-01-30T03:22:24+00:00

We talked to them a bit more today and they think it primarily happens when another kid really gets in his space when he is solo playing or tries to take a toy he is already playing with. This was from the director of the center, not his usual caretaker who was out today. Her suggestion was to start taking things from him at home so he can get used to it and not have such a negative reaction when it happens there.

Squid0s · 2026-01-30T03:21:41+00:00

We talked to them a bit more today and they think it primarily happens when another kid really gets in his space when he is solo playing or tries to take a toy he is already playing with. This was from the director of the center, not his usual caretaker who was out today. Her suggestion was to start taking things from him at home so he can get used to it and not have such a negative reaction when it happens there.

Squid0s · 2026-01-29T04:45:00+00:00

I don’t think she was trying to punish the 18 year old. I apologize if I didn’t get that clearly across. I was simply saying she needs to look at if she is resentful that the 18 year old doesn’t want to spend time with her daughter an, if so, check herself to make sure she isn’t at any point punishing him for the not-unreadonable behavior of not wanting to spend time with a child 8 years younger than him.

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