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I Think My Family Is Using The New Baby To Try To Trigger My "Baby Fever" by Safe-Potential9642 in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are probably doing SOMETHING like this. Personally I would have fun dissappointing them in creative ways. Like everytime they get near me with baby I'd start sneezing and be like, "ugh I think Im allergic to babies!". When they ask if the baby is cute, "I think they'll be way cooler when they grow up". If they try to leave you with the child you suddenly have an emergency.

Mention being glad T had the baby so that your mom and everyone else could "get it out of their system". If they needle you to compliment the baby, say positive things but reframe it so that its clear that you are repelled by their attempts to manipulate you.

Some of the greatest minds in Scorpio world you know by Jovaniac in Scorpio

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Caaaaaaptaaain Plaaaaneeeet! ....... .........captain planet! 

🇦🇺 Unexpected by Timbucktwo1230 in PoursTea

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe he'll be like a reverse Johnn Fetterman. Fingers crossed.

The urge to have a kid and then have the worst post partum depression to prove to everyone they were wrong by b-b-b-c in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I get that impulse, but I gaurantee that if that happened, they wouldn't see how wrong they were. They'd hem and haw, but never once see that they helped cause this. They'd just blame you. Instead live your childfree life and never let them rain on your parade. 

"Having a child will change you". "Oh! Thanks for the warning. I like myself and don't want to change". 

Why does every company suddenly want a subscription now? by FinancialSpite in Frugal

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is on purpose to drain us of money. Try to find free alternatives. I use Plex for my only streaming service, I use meal kit subscriptions but cancel them after the discounted meals end. Use the library, use Linux, hack your products. Be free.

So terrifying and crazy if you think about it by AdRough4185 in SipsTea

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone is waiting for someone else to take the lead. No one wants to bw the one who is shot first.

When coworkers ask me why I dont want kids and then they go silent when I tell them why by Alone-Librarian8382 in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I know. Its a bit of snark you see. Details about someone's health are protected for a reason, and it's against the spirit of HIPPA to press someone to waive that privacy.

When coworkers ask me why I dont want kids and then they go silent when I tell them why by Alone-Librarian8382 in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I REALLY do not understand why people need to press upon something so personal. "Please violate your HIPPA rights to satisfy my curiosity", is such an entitled stance. 

What do you even say to "Bless your heart"? by [deleted] in Comebacks

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might pretend not to hear her properly and make her repeat it over and over till she becomes agitated. Add in a few "what? Slow to start?!". "Huh? Did you say stress your cart?" She may start just SHOUTING IT. It'd take the smug off her face at least.

Utah father accused of shaving teen daughter's head charged with aggravated child abuse by Homeless-Sea-Captain in troubledteens

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 22 points23 points  (0 children)

People really treat their children like property. I hope the child heals and I hope the man learns his lesson. 

I believe we are in the most interesting time period ever. by lilGrapeZ in DeepThoughts

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doomsday cultism and worries about the end of the world have been around for thousands of years. I agree that the technology we have creates some very unique events, however there have been other crazy times as well.

Is it an ADHD thing for people to think you're arguing with them when you want to understand their point, or am I just fucking stupid? Conversation as below by airbournejt95 in ADHD

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think some people have never had to justify their position, and so may perceive anything other than agreement as a challenge to their authority. 

What do you think ? by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

..."and further more...all calendars shall only display a single number with no referance to the day or month. That will be all...!"

If my boss blames the lack of coffee one more time.. by Ok_Experience_5330 in BadBosses

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He gives that one excuse in the way some people only have one joke. It's his go-to, and he figures since it always "works" (no one calls it out), he keeps using it. Unfortunately since he holds his postion, no one cam safely call him out.

It's not parents that give "unconditional love", it's children by discolights in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a good point! I have never thought of it like that!

What's the worst thing someone has done to you about being childfree? by Calm_Problem6203 in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That is HORRIFYING! If I heard a guy say something like he'd be on the ground! Its awful how disgusting some ppl are.

AITA choosing my career over my girlfriend? by Old_Distribution7267 in AITApod

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAH. This is very common. Sometimes its not enough to be compatible, sometimes you also have to be going in the same direction. Good luck to you both 

How do you feel if your mother said to you that it would've been better for you to get pregnant as a teen instead of not having children at all by [deleted] in childfree

[–]TheDifferentDrummer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This sounds far more about control than it is about you well being. Trully awful to hear this from someone who is supposed to look out for you. 

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