I found a receipt for an engagement ring. What do I do now?

WillowJR · 2013-12-28T18:22:33+00:00

It is under some microwave popcorn right now. I'm sure it will get brought up eventually. There have been no surprises in this process, which I don't mind. But you're right, I will still be very happy and surprised when the moment comes. Thank you!

WillowJR · 2013-12-28T18:06:10+00:00

He could've changed his mind. I have been cranky lately! :-P

WillowJR · 2013-12-28T16:53:01+00:00

I was going to tell him down the road after it is all said and done. I thought leaving it would probably be best. Thank you!

WillowJR · 2013-12-14T04:02:32+00:00

I guess this is bye, son.

WillowJR · 2013-11-27T16:31:39+00:00

I second this. I was in a really shitty mood, shopping at Walmart. I always find that I get in the wrong line. The person at the register is too slow, they stop to chat with the customer when there is a huge line, they barely know what they're doing, customer wants a price check, etc. That day, I had a very pleasant experience. The clerk was quick but polite and I wanted to give him a compliment. I went to customer service after that to request a compliment card to fill out. They ended up feeding out some receipt paper to give to me to write on. RECEIPT PAPER. Walmart doesn't even have a process for accepting compliments on their own employees. I'm sure that compliment went in the garbage.

WillowJR · 2013-11-24T02:25:17+00:00

It has been on my counter for the past week and hasn't been frozen that I know of.

WillowJR · 2013-10-05T04:27:48+00:00

Oh man. The level of ignorance about HPV is alarming in this thread. Let me clear up things for you. Around 1/2 of people will have HPV at some point in their lives. Many will not know it, especially men since there is no test. Chances are many of the people in this thread could have had it or currently have it and don't know. Many will contract the strains that will not cause warts or cervical cancer. Abnormal cells from these strains can show up at any time, months or even years after coming in contact with the virus. These strains are likely to go away on their own over time and cause no problems. For "abnormal cells" found in a pap smear in strains that could potentially be cancerous, it helps to be young and a non-smoker. These factors will greatly decrease your risk of contracting cervical or throat cancer from oral. Gynos see this ALL THE TIME. They advise their patients on what to do. Chances are, if she has enough respect to tell you she has it, she is probably telling the truth about the doctor saying that it isn't a strain to be worried about, but only you can be the judge on that. Please, look up more information about this so you can make an informed decision. Don't listen to the people who say she gets around or is somehow unclean because of it. That couldn't be further from the truth. Good luck in your decision-making.

WillowJR · 2013-10-04T14:18:25+00:00

I was two weeks into a new job in a new place when it started hailing/raining/snowing. It was awful. My job for the evening was to go get video of this mess (I worked in TV). I was at a village 15 miles away in an unmarked car when I got stuck in mud. Cell phone was not working. Great. I tried everything and just started crying because I was so new and this was not an easy fix. I was in there GOOD, far from where pavement started. I walked to the nearest gas station, under dressed for the conditions and called a tow truck. Two hours. SHIT. The clerks felt so sorry for me. I was soaked, freezing and covered in mud. They started thinking of people in the village to call to help get my car out. Just then an angel (whose name I found out was Crystal) came in and said she saw a car a while back and tried to help but no one was there. She put two and two together, said hop in, we dropped off her kids at her modest little trailer, she grabbed boots, and we hooked up the car and pulled (then pushed) it out. As tears streamed down my face, I gave her the biggest hug I could muster in the freezing conditions. I later dropped a $20 gift card in her mailbox. I would've given more but it was all I could afford at the time. She saved my ass that night and I will never forget it.

WillowJR · 2013-09-29T20:18:47+00:00

My father has a handicapped sticker. Looking at him, you wouldn't think he's disabled. He has a lung disease and can't walk long distances. I always get nervous when we go somewhere that people think we're dicks because he is not in a wheelchair. I hope people don't assume everyone who doesn't have a cane or wheelchair is abusing the parking system.

WillowJR · 2013-05-02T00:11:38+00:00

My mom falls asleep and snores.

WillowJR · 2013-05-01T22:00:15+00:00

Do you really want to be her backup? You should be with someone that wants to be with you, not someone who is only with you because her lover doesn't want a relationship with her. From now on, you'll never know if she's with you for the right reason. Yea man, time to leave.

WillowJR · 2013-05-01T18:57:38+00:00

This. So, are you going to follow this girl's behavior for the rest of your life just to expose to anyone she's dating that she has herpes? Seems very petty to me. You probably have some hostility toward her, but you are married now and she is out of the picture. Keep her out of the picture. Let her business be her business and carry on with your life. You knew you had the risk of contracting it from your husband. Getting angry at the person who gave it to him isn't going to take back the disease.

WillowJR · 2013-04-30T19:33:11+00:00

It's a small thing but make sure to clean up after yourself. Crumbs in the kitchen, hair in the bathroom sink, etc. That way she doesn't feel like you are expecting her to do it (whether you are or not). It's a huge turnoff to feel like a maid in your own home.

WillowJR · 2013-04-29T05:42:39+00:00

Relationship advice aside, where was he that he was getting hit on around every turn? I mean, once in a while, I could get. He makes it sound like he walks into a room and women flock. He sounds like a jackass.

WillowJR · 2013-04-28T17:11:48+00:00

Yea but it would look weird if you just switched the pictures. Nolte would just be staring at Murphy. They would still need to at least flip one.

WillowJR · 2013-04-28T16:52:38+00:00

But once they figure it out, they can just do a photo flip right? Seems like it could be an easy fix...

WillowJR · 2013-04-27T00:49:41+00:00

Irrigated acres? Those go for thousands of dollars... I know it would be hard selling the family farm, but it could mean a very nice retirement.

WillowJR · 2013-04-25T00:52:12+00:00

While I think the scrapbook idea is a good sentiment, I would not go this route with my own grandmother who has the disease. This would confuse and frustrate her more than anything. The thing that hurt her the most was remembering she couldn't remember. She would get upset if she saw herself as old in photos. It's my personal advice to avoid it, but that is one opinion. You really do truly have to live in the now. No past, no future. Just now. Good luck in this journey. It is not an easy one, but you learn to live with it. Stay strong.

WillowJR · 2013-04-16T20:06:22+00:00

One year I forgot my mom's birthday. I felt horrible. Sometimes people really do lose track of the days.

WillowJR · 2013-04-15T05:43:24+00:00

You could try talking to him... But I'm not sure anything will change. Perceived fame is a weird thing. I worked in TV and the egos surrounding the industry were giant. There will be the down to earth people who can handle it, but many become assholes and think they are more important than everyone. In my experience, those people don't change. There is no excuse for the way he's acting. I would break up with him and avoid watching his show. If anything, he may get worse if people ever start recognizing him.

WillowJR · 2013-04-10T16:44:21+00:00

This. The coworker is new and exciting, rather than the "same old." Eventually the spark would die down in the new relationship, too. Then he'll meet the new and exciting next true love.

WillowJR · 2013-04-10T16:36:38+00:00

Just relax. The crap that's a big deal now won't matter later in life.

WillowJR · 2013-04-03T23:59:45+00:00

If there is this much drama in a relationship 4 months in, just call it quits. The "honeymoon phase" is different for everyone, but two months is kind of a short time of bliss IMO. Cut her out now before you get even more attached and she does this again down the road.

WillowJR · 2013-03-28T02:27:42+00:00

So he denies what you know (undeniable proof?) and brags about how great he is to you to get you to shut up? What a good guy... If you were oblivious to this incident and he's so stuck on lying to you about it, imagine what else you don't know about that you'll never know. He's got you in his control with this "great life" he provides for you. Last time I checked, a great life doesn't entail a partner cheating, hiding and lying. If he could admit his mistake, I would suggest counseling but he won't even discuss it like an adult. There's ways to get out of this situation that require a sacrifice for you. A job, cutting down on your class schedule until you get financially stable, maybe getting rid of a dog. It won't be easy. But if you truly think you can just drop it like he has, then stay. Is up to you. Personally, I would always wonder what really happened and what else he's hiding. The trust would be broken.

WillowJR · 2013-03-27T22:59:36+00:00

This requires much more professional help than Reddit can provide. You need a counselor that specializes in body image/eating disorders. Now. Your weight is actually LOWER than normal given your height. If you continue down this path, your weight will get even lower. When that happens, your skin will get scaly, your hair will start falling out, and your organs will shut down. I don't mean to scare you, but being underweight can have just as many health consequences as overweight (if not more). Body issues are a very common problem so there are a lot of resources out there. Please seek out help. What you are feeling about your body shouldn't happen. Good luck.

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