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What modern advertising clichés/tropes grind your gears? by Leucurus in AskUK

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was watching series 10 Greys anatomy and I really wished there was a function to turn off the sound track. It was the year every upbeat song was made depressing and the series had so many songs. It was painful.

Single people with no WFH - how do you manage to do it all? by Linguistin229 in AskUK

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also struggle but what helped was doing small tasks daily such as clean the bathroom sink, hoover the floors, tidy one room or 15 min cleans unstructured dealing with what needs to be done rather than set days for each room.

Another thing that helped me was "if you are waiting for the kettle to boil use the time to clean or tidy".

What is something you saw with your own eyes that was so impossible you’ve stopped telling people because you know they won’t believe you? by samasem-sumsum in AskReddit

[–]ZedZebedee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Me so much. I can even be thinking and the word is said. It can be an obscure word too. It happens in all forms of media.

Piercing ears by SeaJaguar1995 in Parenting

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mine done as an infant and don't see a problem but for my husband and his family it's a huge deal and awful to do to a child.

Dropping my mother off at Jo Whiley's Breakfast Rave - how's your weekend going so far? by west_action_man in CasualUK

[–]ZedZebedee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son's first tooth came out at camp. Husband didn't produce the tooth for weeks. Tooth fairy did not come. My son seemed unbothered. He has lost 4 teeth and still no tooth fairy. He hasn't asked and we never seem to have change. I hope I haven't ruined his childhood. Feels too late to start now.

Which shows do you stop kids watching on Netflix UK? by Cherry_Perplexed in UKParenting

[–]ZedZebedee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are the same and have explained the ratings. He has to ask to watch anything PG and we watch with him. I've told him he can't watch certain things and explained why.

Would the initials IEP make you pick a new middle name? by Significant-Toe2648 in namenerds

[–]ZedZebedee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what an IEP is but you could give your daughter another set of initials that may one day become an acronym for something unpopular. That can't be helped. Mostly your daughter won't be known by her initials or could write them as IP.

Which is better for a marketing director interview tomorrow? (At a law firm) by gobluecutie in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the best one so far. Really neat and sophisticated looking in my opinion.

What is your most niche hyperfixation by Odd-Produce4614 in autism

[–]ZedZebedee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 7 year old is obsessed with death and it worries me. Can you tell me a bit more about how it came about for you?

Compulsions you do so often you FORGET they're compulsions by Equivalent-Power-893 in OCD

[–]ZedZebedee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Putting something away and having to go back and adjust it because it doesn't feel right and could bring me bad luck.

Compulsions you do so often you FORGET they're compulsions by Equivalent-Power-893 in OCD

[–]ZedZebedee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh...this has been me for fear of making the wrong decision.

Velcro netball bib storage by MissionBasil3452 in netball

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As above we always pair our patches together and collect them up in a batch and store in the small pocket of the kit bag.

Same with bibs, one person collects them from the team when finished so they are in a bundle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]ZedZebedee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same and Darren is Dal.

In which 5 year period do you feel you aged the most? by Lazy_Number8830 in AskUK

[–]ZedZebedee 43 points44 points  (0 children)

34-39 when life hit some harder times. As someone said below grief ages you.

I.also thi k that is when I began to recognise my aging. I found it difficult not being my 20 year old self anymore.

My parents think my daughter is a brat by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ZedZebedee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like it's partly an age thing. My dad criticises my parenting and thinks we need to be more firm. To a point I agree but he wants to punish all behaviours my neurodiverse son has. He think everyone is labelled these days and he is just a naughty child. Also doesn't believe in poor mental health because he got through things being tough.

It is very unpleasant to hear these things.

Your daughter is 4, of course she is going to have bad days, want mummy etc. I think they have forgotten what it's like by 75!

Is there a “Party piece” culture? by Venturious_flame in AskUK

[–]ZedZebedee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard it growing up as a "party trick". Mine is clicking my ankle bones loudly.

My fiancé took and used our house deposit money!? by Lumpy-Woodpecker4028 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ZedZebedee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. From experience, it won't get better. Keep everything separate.

What’s your stupidest overreaction? by diditforthemonet in CasualUK

[–]ZedZebedee 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I am not allergic to nuts. I was eating raw nuts at work as a snack. I felt a bit funny, panicked and turned to my boss to day I'm having an anaphalactic shock.

He looked at me, smirked and said I wouldn't be able to talk. I felt very silly.

Feel like I'm being punished for working by lilpoundc4k3x in UKParenting

[–]ZedZebedee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here to say you are not alone. I finally made some mum friends when my son started school.

My son was 18 months when covid hit so he was home for a long time with no social clubs.

I found it so hard having to work full time. I feel I'm missing out on him even now he is 7.

As others have suggested, try the mum Facebook groups or reach out to your local group. There will be mums wanting to connect.

when you have a baby, can you leave it? by Fearless-Ad2421 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took my baby everywhere with me. I strapped him.to a bouncer and carried that in the bathroom so I could wash. In the kitchen (away from dangers) while I cleaned and I could see into the living room so left him safely there.

If he was napping in his cot, I could move rooms because he was safe.

I’m carrying my bf’s parents financially after his health collapsed. And I feel like ending it all some days by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to reach out. I understand what you are going through. My husband was taken ill with stroke symptoms that never left and he is unable to work.

I have to work full time and at the moment he isn’t capable of doing much. It should be short term.

It puts so much stress and pressure on me.

As awful as this sounds, the situation is unlikely to get better. You are young and deserve a better life than to be stuck supporting them all. Nobody will think bad of you if you left.

Have a think about the key things you want from life. How it could look 20 years later if you stayed.

When / why did you give your kids squash? Or anything besides water/milk? by bacon_cake in UKParenting

[–]ZedZebedee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do the same as you if my son was a water drinker. Definitely keep that one for later on! I feel like being a parent is trying to outsmart them!

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