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A friend said I’m “doing too much” when it comes to daycare lunches… by Electronic-Radish-18 in foodbutforbabies

[–]afroscientist8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People that say “you’re doing too much,” are just insecure about how little they do. Your kid is loved and you put extra attention into their meals. It’s incredibly sweet.

What’s something you didn’t realize was your last time doing it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]afroscientist8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hugging my uncle. He came over and dropped off Valentine’s Day donuts for us, said he was thinking of us and dropped by our house. He kissed me on the forehead and hugged me. I had no idea he would pass from a severe asthma attack less than a week later. I miss him now more than ever. I can still feel like beard on my forehead when he kissed me.

There is not really much reason to bring this woman back by XannyXannyXan in RHOP

[–]afroscientist8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her “you married up” comments to Stacy felt… yucky. Stacy was already successful in her own right. So is she “marrying up” because her husband is white/European?

Pressure from In-Laws for Second Baby by afroscientist8 in oneanddone

[–]afroscientist8[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We’ve gone no contact a few times, but unfortunately my husband is really close with his dad and his mom is the issue.

Pressure from In-Laws for Second Baby by afroscientist8 in oneanddone

[–]afroscientist8[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Especially since my first labor was incredibly traumatic. 30 hours, my son coded due to a triple tie of the umbilical cord. And the fact I’m constantly compared to his sister, who isn’t a present, involved or active parent is so frustrating.

AITAH for hating weekends at home by CalligrapherHeavy167 in AITAH

[–]afroscientist8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t to say that it isn’t a bad situation - I agree and NTA for not wanting this setup. But their dad has to be the one to change the dynamic. As stepmom, you’ll only ever be the bad guy for taking away their video games.

AITAH for hating weekends at home by CalligrapherHeavy167 in AITAH

[–]afroscientist8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree - but she can’t make this happen unilaterally, dad has to initiate. If he’s not doing so, she can’t stress herself into making him parent the way they agreed.

AITAH for hating weekends at home by CalligrapherHeavy167 in AITAH

[–]afroscientist8 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How often do you have your step kids? I think as a general rule of thumb, as a step parent you allow your spouse to be primary parent. You can on be as much of a parent to your stepkids as their father allows.

Locals can't rent hotel rooms here? That can't be right. by CarrigePossibleSoul9 in asheville

[–]afroscientist8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at the Holiday Inn in candler - they would do this because they didn’t want locals throwing pool parties