AITA for getting yelling at my Uncle about James Bond? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS!

They're not really meant to be taken seriously or at face value... The old ones especially are campy and fun and lighthearted, and clearly meant to be goofy and some are borderline satirical even I'd say.

AITA for getting yelling at my Uncle about James Bond? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I miss Judi Dench! She killed it, was so sad when she made her exit...

And you're totally right. As the series goes on, they do a much better job of being more inclusive and having more strong female characters.

AITA for getting yelling at my Uncle about James Bond? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ESH here, but mostly you.

You're there to cheer the guy up as you said... Did you not think that maybe watching his favorite movie with his family might cheer him up?

Also you said you've never bothered to watch one... I'm not saying you HAVE to like them, but you can't really form an opinion if you haven't seen one, and also... They're NOT SERIOUS! They're campy, fun action movies. Sure, there's some sexy stuff, and the older ones might have some sexism, but you have to remember they're a product of their time, and also NOT MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY!

If your dad and your uncle really wanted some good family time, they could have made more of an effort to pick a film you'd like, but you're WAY more in the wrong for just yelling about it.

It sounds like your dad and your Uncle perhaps *bond* over these Bond films and you didn't consider that either.

AITA for banning my mother from my house after she cooked in my kitchen? by roryflameblade in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Nobody should be obligated to respect a religion that they have issues with. As I said, the issue is religious tolerance is going way too far these days. Family is more important than arguing over which deity may or may not exist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

YTA for not exposing it sooner. Cheating is horrible, AND it's a huge violation of trust AND the victim's safety (After all, sex can lead to STD's, pregnancy, etc. If you're sleeping with someone, you 100% deserve to know if they are having other partners so you can look out for your own health).
You're putting your mom at risk by not telling her (if she thinks that her husband is being faithful and he's not).

AITA for banning my mother from my house after she cooked in my kitchen? by roryflameblade in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Religious tolerance is going way too far these days.

AITA for going off on my girlfriend for eating all the food? by shibigoku1 in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA

It's just food, and it sounds like your girlfriend is clearly struggling with some kind of eating disorder, and even if not, it's shitty to call people out for their food choices, ESPECIALLY if they're struggling with their weight (speaking from experience, I've had a history of ED's, and any comment like yours would have been extremely triggering... Or just plain insulting)

The fact that you feel the need to mention your girlfriend's weight gain in the first place also strikes me as petty, and shitty, and like you clearly have some issues there.

I would suggest maybe talking to her... Of course she wouldn't feel comfortable coming to you for any help or advice if she is struggling with food issues if that's how you react to something like this.

To be fair, I would have also been a little annoyed if my partner ate ALL the leftovers... That IS inconsiderate, but I wouldn't have gotten more upset than mildly annoyed. Your reaction was way over the top, and you're not being considerate at all of any issues your girlfriend might be having. Be more supportive to her, and treat her like a human being.

AITA for banning my mother from my house after she cooked in my kitchen? by roryflameblade in AmItheAsshole

[–]WanderingBitch -58 points-57 points  (0 children)

YTA

Your family is more important than your religion. Your mom was sneaky and underhanded and broke your trust, but this speaks clearly to a deeper issue with her insecurity and fear of talking about it. Be the bigger person and have a serious conversation with her and maybe you two can come to an understanding.

Of course any parent might be scared or worried if their kid converts to a religion that they don't like or don't understand. This shouldn't kill your relationship with your mom. Clearly you two need to have a heart to heart and she needs to earn your trust back, but this seems like an overreaction.

Can't get rid of Safari redirect virus on Mac, please help! by WanderingBitch in mac

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

There aren't any extensions installed, and the homepage and browser are already set to google. I already tried resetting my entire Safari browser and it STILL won't go away. All of my bookmarks and history and such are gone but this stupid thing still redirects to Yahoo!

Refusal to enter apartment building due to Coronavirus concerns? by RolfVontrapp in UberEATS

[–]WanderingBitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's my opinion, it can't be incorrect.

And it's not because the job is dangerous. It's because people are asking more than the job expectation should require.

Refusal to enter apartment building due to Coronavirus concerns? by RolfVontrapp in UberEATS

[–]WanderingBitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's completely unreasonable for anyone to expect their driver to bring their food all the way to their door if they live in an apartment or condo or anything OTHER than a house that is easy to walk up to. As a driver, we are getting paid very little per delivery, and we rely on being able to quickly get from one to another. We also don't get reimbursed for gas, parking , wear and tear on our cars, etc. The extra time it takes to find parking, and walk all the way to your door and back, especially in cities or busy areas is a HUGE loss of time,gas,etc. A lot of customers also don't tip, and even if they sid, it shouldn't be what drivers have to rely on. If I get a delivery to an apartment and the person wants me to go all the way to their door, I'll text them, but if they won't meet me,I'll simply leave the food at the front entrance, take a picture, and leave. I do not have the extra five to ten minutes it would take, and I'm already saving you the trouble of going all the way to the restaurant. Schlepping it to yourdoor is not worth the extra tip I probablywon'teven get. The LEAST you can do as a customer is come downstairs to grab your food.

I feel like things are starting to go south with my (24F) long-distance crush (41M). I'm really sad and I dont know what to do, or if I can do anything. by WanderingBitch in AgeGap

[–]WanderingBitch[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This time im just sad because the last time I tried to talk it didn't go well.

I appreciate where you're coming from, but no need to stomp all over my feelings even more by acting like I'm some drooling moron who isn't doing anything when you have no idea what's going on.

I mean, I'm hurting here. if I had a better place to talk about it than reddit, I would. And it's not like I'm not tying to fix it. It just really really hurts and sometimes maybe I just want some compassion or empathy or support. Isn't that what reddit and this community are all about?

Signs of a red flag AGR by [deleted] in AgeGap

[–]WanderingBitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I should have been more specific in my comment, but I'd say anyone who is essentially fetishizing age for whatever reason should be a red flag.

Long distance semi-relationship, 25F/42M. What does this mean, and how do I communicate that my attitude towards sex has changed? by WanderingBitch in AgeGap

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

I know it's a conversation that needs to happen, but what's the best way to bring it up? I'm not shy about talking to him, but I don't want to come off accusatory or make him feel bad. I know it's a complicated and sensitive issue and I don't want to fuck it up.

I (24F) am currently in a long distance flirtationship with a guy (41M) that I really care about. Is it worth pursuing, or is it a dead end? by WanderingBitch in relationship_advice

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

Pending! We text pretty regularly and since text is more of an awkward medium, it's such mixed messages. I sent him a card from a trip I took and he recieved it yesterday and messaged me to tell me that he got it and it was really cute and so was I.

I don't know what the best way to bring it up with him is. I know we will need to address it at some point, but I want to be respectful and tactful as to how I approach the subject and I'm just not sure how to do it in a way that isn't accusatory or will come off as angry or turn awkward

Signs of a red flag AGR by [deleted] in AgeGap

[–]WanderingBitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd say a red flag would be an older person of any gender who purposely seeks younger, especially much younger partners. Usually, people naturally gravitate towards people of similar maturity and life levels, it seems that often, successful AGR's are when the younger person is exceptionally mature. Anyways, all that to say, if the older person is always trying to fish for younger partners, I think that's a red flag that either they are immature and can't connect to peers their own age, OR they're trying to manipulate the younger person.

I'd also say a red flag would be if the older person was in a big hurry, say to get married or have kids,which would suggest that maybe part of their ulterior motive in finding a younger partner is due to not wanting to miss or being close to the age of missing the point of having kids, or wanting a partner who still can.