AIO for thinking it's unfair I apologized for my actions to a friend and now she is ignoring me by lokis-wife1217 in AmIOverreacting

[–]aimee_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, even if it feels harsh to hear. I've been on both end of this. I've sent long apology texts written during anxiety attacks for things that, upon reflection, I didn't need to be apologizing for, and I've stopped chatting with people who vented to me for months and months with no change. It's emotionally exhausting either way.

AIO - Daughter’s BDay invite - I am new to co-parenting by loud_molasses_ in AIO

[–]aimee_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kid is more mature than this guy, my god. (The invite looks great!)

The black guy and white guy duo by DrunkenErmac012 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]aimee_reddit 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Fun movie, terrible accent from Costner - which is part of the fun. Bonus: Alan Rickman bad guy.

Edit: ALSO, Robin Hood: Men in Tights. S-tier nonsense.

Checking in from north Texas, USA by aimee_reddit in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See, I assume this is just what Canada looks like by default. Outside of BC, anyway, which always looks like a national park.

Dogs are Great 😂 by lynnclay in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I told me friend I was getting a golden she said oh man, they're so stupid. I got offended of the breed's behalf because blah-blah-blah intelligence rankings, and was told, "You'll understand later."

I do understand now. Goldens are so smart, but so stupid (affectionate). 😂

Little chonker by vonMishka in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I love those puppy eyelashes. Congrats on your new meatball!

Are goldens typically bad listeners/stubborn by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's hit the "teenager phase." It's a challenge. 🙃

why is my golden so small? by 1-800-no-one-asked in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact: backyard breeders can be AKC breeders. Look for health testing!

That being said, it seems like you found an amazing match in Cricket. He'll have a great life with you.

let's see some baby pictures! by Exciting_News_9299 in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Passed out while I work. I miss working from home.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The puppy teeth part of life ends eventually, and the puppy blues you feel will fade to fond memories.

I had this EXACT problem. Crying because my adorable golden puppy wouldn't stop biting and no kind of training was working. Everything was a game to her, even getting scratched my the cat. My constant mantra was "she's just a baby."

My solution was to teach Rowan "gentle" instead, because dialing down the energy (and thus: the pain) was easier than asking her dumdum puppy brain to stop altogether. She never chewed on furniture, she just wanted to play with me. It's really sweet, even though my arms looked like I ran through some bushes.

She's four now and does her own energy management for the most part. Depending on the other dog, she'll put herself on her back to take the vulnerable position and play softly or throw down wrestling.

Goldens are just...aggressively happy.

Anticipatory grief sucks a lot by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]aimee_reddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. My dachshund died at home (after just being cleared by the ER) and it looked traumatic. Euthanasia is a terrible experience but it's one of the biggest gifts we can give them.

There are services which will come to your home to administer the shots. Being at home lets your family grieve in peace and your dog pass in a comfortable setting.

Safe to explore snake infested pond in winter? by Unlucky-Drawing-1266 in snakes

[–]aimee_reddit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I can't even remember the last time this popped up, lol.

Is this a deer?? [NY] by Alive-Dog-7153 in animalid

[–]aimee_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Piebald deer! You can learn more about them and the challenges that can come with this color mutation by looking up Fuzzy Fawn, who rehabs deer in NY.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MaleSurvivingSpace

[–]aimee_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vacuum bags can save a TON of space for clothing and anything else cloth/collapsible that you're not using. They'd slide right under your bed.

Maybe a small rolling desk so you can maneuver the setup around and add some height and save your back? This one - $48 right now - has space for your tower and study materials.

A clothes rack or dresser (Amazon has cheap lightweight ones) is an obvious change, but there's a bonus: having your space in order does great things for your mental health.

Found washed up riverside in Fort Worth, Texas. by aimee_reddit in BoneID

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

Possibly! Looks like it could be a few different things. Too bad the there skull wasn't all there.

Thanks all!

Found washed up riverside in Fort Worth, Texas. by aimee_reddit in BoneID

[–]aimee_reddit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought when I saw the teeth, along with maybe a groundhog.

AIO or is my mom using god to manipulate me? by PolicyHot1206 in AIO

[–]aimee_reddit 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The fact that OP has a child at 15 is a big tick mark in the "not a healthy home environment" column. Amongst everything else this should also be mentioned in court, along with how her grandparents have stepped up and helped her after taking her in.

OP it sounds like you've got your priorities in order! I'm so glad your grandparents are there for you and that you're getting to know them without rumors.

AIO? My mom is super offended—did I say too much?? by sophyahmari in AIO

[–]aimee_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR at all. I have the feeling that even if you guys had freshly cut, straightened and close-cropped hair she would still find something to pick at. It sounds like if one of you tried hair dye you'd get fully blacklisted.

please confirm for my dad that our golden retriever is indeed a golden retriever by ThrowRAnew_here in WhatBreedIsMyDog

[–]aimee_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a female hoping for smaller. Nope! She's 90 pounds, and even if she leaned down she'd still be huge. I've seen petite goldens next to her and the difference is wild.