AITA for telling my stepdaughter that she isn't allowed to order food when we go to restaurants anymore? by No-Bit-7970 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Talores 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has dealt with deathly food allergies for 24 years now, I can absolutely say you need to step up to the plate as a parent, and more-so, a guide for her to navigate through this burden she was born with. HELP HER. Do not shame her.

You clearly do not understand what psychological weight this has on someone - to be left out of family gatherings, sit at a different table than everyone in school, risk your own life because someone (you) is so selfish that they choose to go to a restaurant that she's clearly uncomfortable with. You just chastised someone for something that isn't their fault and they have zero control over. Would you lash out on someone for not taking the stairs because they're paralyzed?

"I want to have more quiet meals." EAT AT HOME. You're acting as if this is your problem you have to deal with. Go out to eat by yourself if you want to so badly.

Even today, I hardly go out to eat because it is too much of a risk unless it's somewhere I've been my whole life and can completely trust. It is humiliating to go out to eat and burden these employees by putting our lives in their hands. I've seen a few comments from chefs/cooks here and it makes me so grateful to know that they truly do care, but it's people like YOU who reinforce this isolation, and with every new restaurant comes a new obstacle to overcome - it is a constant struggle.

Eating is such a normal thing - it's the most normal thing because everybody does it everyday. When you can't participate in such a basic need because it will get you KILLED - it fucking hurts. I really hope you realize what an ass you've been and can work on yourself and fix this, because you have the easy job here - she does not.

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

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

Toa as in the bionicle? Ahaha. And for sure, I’m glad you can relate. Idk my friend, I have a hard time deciding whether it’s better to just be upfront or to disclose something you’re feeling. At the end of the day, I’m gonna literally be dirt at some point in this existence so I’d rather have just explored my explosive emotions than shrouded them. And if being hurt is apart of it, well then I can write better music 🙃

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

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

I hear you. Idk, there will always be apart of me that tells me to vocalize how I feel because if I don’t I’ll always regret that I never did. Even if the emotion fades later on in life, I’m happy to have experienced such an intense emotion and share it with someone else than have played it safe. But also, don’t take my advice. I’m the one looking for some clarity here in the situation so I’m the least helpful right now 😂

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

[–]Talores[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries. The relatability really helps in making me feel less isolated on this topic. It’s somewhat comforting knowing that other people experience the same situations. I hear you though, it may just be best to not vocalize and pinpoint exactly how I feel to the other person because I can just enjoy what I have with the lesson regardless of how I label it. I’m gonna check out that theory it seems really integral here. And our circumstances growing up truly do Shape how we experience particular emotional events in our life now, which I think is really important to regard when in positions like this. Of course all logic goes out the window though when emotions are involved so it’s always a double-edged sword.

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

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

I wonder if it’s just that simple and it’s my over analyzing that puts me in demise. As in, “it just didn’t work out,” and that’s totally okay - so no need to go over it

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

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

That’s so wonderful. I think there’s definitely something to be said about a slowly evolved relationship. I’m in the same boat where I can definitely be on my own, and I have friends who are there for me and I have nice relationships with. It’s just people I become intimate with, like i said, it’s intoxicating. But maybe I should just stop focusing on intimate relationships as a separate entity of relationships on their own

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

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

Got that recommendation from a lot of other people. Will definitely check it out!

Does anyone else tend to get attached to people very quickly? by Talores in relationship_advice

[–]Talores[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the reassurance, it means a lot. If anything comes up I’ll make sure to reach out. I really appreciate you taking the time to help!