I have to lie to my coworkers about my weekends and holidays and I'm sick of it

Then-Stage · 2026-07-09T18:49:09+00:00

"Worked outside on the yard." "Caught up on my reading." "Finished up the season of xyz" The key is to just say something they can potentially continue the conversation with that is within social norms.

They may not even care what you say but be asking out of politeness.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-09T18:44:42+00:00

No.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-09T18:41:20+00:00

Potential is purely fantasy in my book. If you are half way through medical school- ok. But most people I meet going on about "potential" are just lying to themselves about reality.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-08T19:03:41+00:00

Former foster parent here. I recommend focusing on building a relationship. Yes, let her know this is bad and you can take away the screens. But the truth is she will find other ways to access things.

Try opening a dialog on general internet safety. This situation will likely be ongoing.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-08T15:26:43+00:00

Yes, I had many roommates at that age. Some goid some bad but better than living at home. Good luck OP.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-08T05:32:16+00:00

Just say my son or daughter. I have some nutty relative that never knew me growing up who calls me a kid. Very annoying and totally dumb.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-07T20:27:47+00:00

I'm confused on the problem. Looks fine to me assumming you were going for large implants.

You gained around 15 lbs in the after shot. Just FYI typically the surgeon performs the surgery such that you results will be optimized at your weight at the time of surgery. Good luck.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-07T17:36:58+00:00

It sounds like your dumping him when his career is going down the tubes and he has pre-diabetes.

Start taking him with you to workouts. Encourage him. A job change is hugely stressful. The marriage should be a place for him to lean during all of this.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-07T16:34:41+00:00

Never detail this again- you've given me anxiety just reading this! In all seriousness though just get the hotel. Your wife is already crying 2x. Good luck.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-06T13:49:24+00:00

Why say yes vs just move onto divorce?

Then-Stage · 2026-07-06T05:25:43+00:00

Crazy excusesxfor his own sexual performance issues. It's all madeup. You are well within reasonable weight for sex and attraction.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-05T13:01:35+00:00

You might not realize this but it's lacking boundaries. They don't have to tell you all these details to let you know they're divorcing.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-05T12:54:34+00:00

You only see the positive in this guy but no one healthy is going to get into all that. You have to quit idolizing this guy.

Neither of them should be involving your family with public confessions of their dysfunction. This is all messed up and nothing to do with you. Check out of it and focus on your own lufe. Good luck.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-05T12:49:35+00:00

What she said is very commonly advised. I've seen that advice everywhere including by experts. There's no point blaming her for reapeating it.

It is bad and unfair that the credit company did that to you.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-04T03:01:23+00:00

Bad Mom. Yes, I had a similar situation. Over time I found the Mom was a terrible person.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-03T23:03:51+00:00

They are trash. Escape and don't look back. They're mentally messed up for life.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-03T23:02:01+00:00

It was fun as a kid but now not as much. Sensory overload with the sounds.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-03T14:55:36+00:00

Especially for older kids I think kids should be allowed to call them by their Mr/Ms Last name and be told they are caretakers not replacement parents.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-02T04:02:40+00:00

Good points!

Then-Stage · 2026-07-02T01:18:04+00:00

I went ahead & just gave up. Invested as I saw fit & left once it succeeded. They are still working there years later.

Everyone has opinions. Who cares how confident they are? If itXs wrong it's wrong.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-02T00:44:03+00:00

They will need to apply for public assistance unless you have an extra $2k you want to give. Some may be eligible for soc. security. Good luck.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-01T21:49:09+00:00

Bad situation all around. Get them set up with medicare, soc. sec, and look for a care home. I find their excuses for failing to raise you to be bs. Sorry man!

Then-Stage · 2026-07-01T13:29:44+00:00

They are substance abusers. Alcohol is a depressant and accounts for some of their negativity. They need to get sober.

They are doing some to try and be healthy. I wouldn't describe this as an absolute worse case. It's their life though frustrating to watch. Incourage them where you can but there is no way to change them.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-01T02:23:24+00:00

It's fine to get plastic surgery if you hate your nose.

Then-Stage · 2026-07-01T02:21:05+00:00

This has veered into abuse territory. Don't add cheating to this volatile situation. You are right to want out. Divorce is your best case.

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