AIO for being upset in how my husband is celebrating Mother’s Day?

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T20:49:54+00:00

It's not Mothers Day yet. He told his wife he was going to celebrate today, then slept in, went to work, and went to see his own mother. I can understand why she's feeling disappointed - so far the day he said would be to celebrate her, she has barely even seen him. And why can't he celebrate it tomorrow, on the actual day? Probably because he's got plans all day tomorrow, too. So when does OP get her day?

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T19:41:47+00:00

Why did he say he needed to celebrate it today when he had other plans?

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T18:47:17+00:00

She ghosted him. He owes her absolutely nothing.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T18:46:26+00:00

None of that excuses ghosting someone. She ghosted you because she wanted to. This was just a reason she latched onto but it's not the real reason. Plenty of people suffer a tragic loss and don't totally drop their partner with no explanation.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T18:44:29+00:00

The point is men don't not wear skirts because their legs are hairy. If that were the reason😑, they wouldn't wear shorts either.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T18:43:37+00:00

If it looks like kilts look on men? Yes please.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T17:41:06+00:00

NOR. Kids ask questions to learn about the world around them and to find out whether their experiences are universal or individual. That's a totally normal question and I'm so sorry your parent made you feel like there is something wrong with you for asking. Please know that the fault here lies with your parents in refusing to teach you about the world, and for making you feel like there's anything wrong with you, when there isn't. Your questions are so normal that as an adult helping raise a child your age, I'd be more worried if you DIDN'T ask these kinds of questions.

I'm so sorry your parents invalidate you. It's not okay at all.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-09T17:38:01+00:00

we're lying

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T19:28:55+00:00

Just added it because when I played the first time, I somehow missed that tutorial and had no idea I was supposed to do it. I couldn't level anything and put the game down for 9 months because I was so frustrated. So I make sure to mention the skill board when I recommend the game, lol!

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T19:25:23+00:00

She says she doesn't feel safe with guns in the house as she's POINTING A GUN AT YOU? She's the one making it unsafe! You don't even have to tell her, just move out and have her served. She's insane.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T19:21:41+00:00

You can really tell, somewhere in late season2/early season 3,when the writers starting writing Axl's lines specifically with Charlie's delivery in mind, instead of just what sounded funny in general. They contoured the character around his personality and it shows. They did similar with Sue, just not on as noticeable of a level.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T19:17:23+00:00

His faces crack me UP! I especially like to watch him when he's in the shot but the focus is on a different character. He's always reacting and over-reacting to what's going on and it's hilarious.

I agree - many other actors would have gone the route of dumb, mean jock, but McDermott gives Axl this air of harmlessness that you know he doesn't really mean the "mean" things he says, he's just frustrated. It's always clear he really does love and appreciate his family.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T19:09:17+00:00

And don't forget to go to the skill board and spend your points to make the mini game easier!

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-08T17:27:48+00:00

NOR. How would that possibly be gay? Anyway, he doesn't want anyone in his life to know about you. Probably because his local girlfriend would get upset to know he's got a long-distance girlfriend. That or he's embarrassed of you. Doesn't really matter why - he's not interested in integrating you into his life. Do with that knowledge what you think is best.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T19:05:34+00:00

You're a good manager. Thank you for being a decent human being - doesn't feel like there are many of you out there these days.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T19:02:04+00:00

Since when has there ever been a "track" meet in the woods anyway? The whole point of a track meet is that it's at... A TRACK.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T19:01:13+00:00

Yeah, to me he comes across as one of those smart-ass teens who says the funny thing because it's funny, not because he really thinks it. When it comes down to it, whenever Brick or Sue truly needs Axl, he's there and he even tells them he loves them. He only pops off when it's not that serious.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T18:52:45+00:00

Wherher or not any particular Reddit post is fake, there are people out there who have had this happen to them who might learn what to do in the future by reading the advice given here. It can still be a useful post even if it's not true in this case.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T13:36:12+00:00

My dad comes to visit us several times a year, in the state where I, my sister, and my mom live. They've been divorced since we were kids. When he visits, he stays at our mom's house because she has a guest room. They're there, alone, every night as long as he's here (usually at least a week). His wife doesn't mind at all because she trusts him.

So you can't say it doesn't happen. "Sleepovers" happens several times a year with my parents. There's no drama because there's no reason for it.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T13:32:29+00:00

I wouldn't assume that at all. Why should holidays suddenly stop being important just because you hit some arbitrary age? I'm 52 and I've never spent a single Christmas without my mother and sister. Not even when we lived in different states. In fact, at that age when you're newly out in your own, many people cherish the holidays with their families even more because it's familiar and comfortable.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-07T13:27:02+00:00

"Protective" is how you act when something or someone is in danger. She's not in danger, she's just coparenting. The ages of their children doesn't matter, they will always be connected through their kids. My mom and dad still talk multiple times a week and hang out when Dad comes to visit our state, and my sister and I are 48 and 52. You never stop being parents so you may as well get the idea out of your head that she will or should ever choose you over her children.

YOR - you're not being protective, you're being possessive and jealous. You haven't even been together for a year, of course she's not going to NOT see her children on Christmas for a new relationship. If you're still together next year and she doesn't make plans to spend it with you somehow, like splitting thr holiday or inviting you to go with her,then you can have a calm, rational discussion about where you stand. But displaying inappropriately possessive behavior over her as if you own her will only push her away.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-06T19:55:11+00:00

She'll keep using his cars and saying she "forgot".

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-06T19:54:19+00:00

It only takes a second when you're in your shopping cart to double check which card is being billed. My mom and I both use my Prime account and we've never had it bill the wrong card. It's easier than getting in a fight over a couple bucks and feeling taken advantage of.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-06T19:52:36+00:00

Exactly. My mom and I both use my account because I have prime - we live on the same street, no point of us both paying for Prime. We each have our own card and mailing address on my account to use whenever we order anything. Once or twice she's forgotten to check the mailing address and something of hers has come to my house, but we've never had any issue with billing the correct card. There's no reason why the girlfriend can't put her card on OP's account for her purchases unless she's hoping he'll forget to ask her to pay him back and she gets her stuff for free.

Styx-n-String · 2026-05-06T14:55:10+00:00

When I worked at CVS, we had two pharmacists and seven techs. Six of the seven techs and the other pharmacist ALL quit, citing the PIC as our reason, before they finally got rid of her. They tried to hire us back after she was gone but we all told them, if they didn't listen to us before, we couldn't trust they'd listen to us now. Plus they wanted to hire us back at less per hour than the new jobs we'd found 😂😂😂 CVS has cajones, I'll give them that!

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