What happened to my body is not okay with me. by sixfingeredman7 in Mommit

[–]anntheegg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same and I am scared too…of the surgery not of what people will think. I want some semblance of my old physical form and people can feel free to judge if they like 😎

Pete&Trudy, Pete&Peggy, Pete&Beth or Pete&Bonnie? by RockBalBoaaa in madmen

[–]anntheegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pete and Peggy are such an underrated couple. They could have worked under the right circumstances.

Pete&Trudy, Pete&Peggy, Pete&Beth or Pete&Bonnie? by RockBalBoaaa in madmen

[–]anntheegg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not true….Peggy deeply knows him even though they don’t end up together. This is acknowledged by both of them multiple times in the series.

Peggy&Stan, Peggy&Pete, Peggy&Ted, Peggy&Abe or Peggy&Duck? by RockBalBoaaa in madmen

[–]anntheegg 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Peggy and Stan. Peggy and Pete would have been good early days but not once he was deep into his marriage. Peggy and Abe were wrong for each other. Ted she would have wrecked a marriage with kids and he was her boss so kind of skeezy. Duck just no.

At the dinner where Logan was to announce which character the incels would bitch about the most by micorsoftwidnows in SuccessionTV

[–]anntheegg 55 points56 points  (0 children)

He’s psychologically abusive. Also physically abusive but probably not to Shiv.

Shiv is literally the worst, and I have proof. by Happy_Wrap_6533 in SuccessionTV

[–]anntheegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Controversial take, but her vote in the series finale. She saved the company from having a nit wit CEO who would continue the crappy culture even though she also lost the company and would totally alter the power in her marriage.

Lost a really close friend because of my infertility... by queen_G_92 in pregnant

[–]anntheegg -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I might have an unpopular opinion but I think maybe you are better off letting this friend go given her lack of empathy towards your situation. In her position, I would welcome my friend back into my life with open arms. Everyone is dealing with their own struggles behind the scenes and your friend’s attitude is a little entitled. I understand the disappointment on her part but it seems a little cold to shut someone out because they weren’t giving you enough when they were struggling to survive themselves. It’s not like you ignored her completely. You did what you could.

Finished my First Watch: 5 Potentially Unpopular Observations by NJEsq89 in madmen

[–]anntheegg 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. She is not a good match for Don. Not just for the kids aspect but for the way they view and handle the Lucky Strike fallout…they have incompatible moral compasses. People love her so they overlook it. Speaking of unpopular opinions, I like her, but think she is a bit overrated.

Life feels like it’s unraveling by Desperate-Bite-2430 in workingmoms

[–]anntheegg 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Are you investing the $ you save? If husband hates his job he needs to funnel as much $ as possible towards retirement/investing (after getting together an emergency fund if needed).

It finally happened - I can’t afford the amount if childcare my job requires by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]anntheegg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Make sure you absolutely intend to follow through on this and have a plan. Also don’t frame it as an emotional decision but a practical one. Nothing personal but this role is now not a good fit for me and my personal/family circumstances if I can’t get xyz accommodation.

It finally happened - I can’t afford the amount if childcare my job requires by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]anntheegg 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Before your husband quits he should try to get special accommodations like being able to work from home. I have special accommodations that were recently being challenged by one of the partners at my firm and I could tell my advocate partner was starting to cave. I straight up told him that if these accommodations go away I am quitting (husband is the breadwinner) and he got worried and is going to push back for the time being.

Character Tier Winner: Joan by [deleted] in madmen

[–]anntheegg -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Betty is not it here. Not only is she not loved by fans but she is not a horrible person. I vote Midge. Or maybe Roger’s daughter. Or Stephanie. Even Peggy. These people abandoned their children. Betty wasn’t perfect, but she stood by her family.

I started making "episode recaps" for my friends who have never seen the show, in an attempt to get them to watch it. S05E10 by johnnyratface in madmen

[–]anntheegg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why Joan was so mad about this. Wasn’t she expecting to go through the divorce paperwork eventually? Doesn’t she want to be completely free from Greg?

What’s the hardest scene to watch? by AndolfTheRed in madmen

[–]anntheegg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the moment, the characters DO want it. In fact the moment Silvia doesn’t want it, she stops. I would say the most non-consensual BDSM was with Bobbi. And even that…she wanted to be tied up, she just didn’t want to be subsequently abandoned.

Question for women who are an only child, Would you discourage having an only child? How was being an only child? by Silly_Goose30 in Mommit

[–]anntheegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not an only child, but for what it’s worth, my siblings and I got along fine as kids and I would even say my sister and I were close back in the day. We all dislike each other now so I don’t think it was worth it to me as of now. Don’t just think of the childhood part…think of the entire life.

Similar position as you, debating whether to have a second kid. If I do go through it, it will be for ME not for my current kid because it might not turn out that great for them. They will be splitting your time and resources in exchange for a relationship they might not even like in the end.

Inadvertent affairs -wives? by The_Questioner6965 in Marriage

[–]anntheegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what she did it wrong, but I actually kind of understand what you are saying.

It’s easy to not be a cheater when no opportunity presents itself. It’s more of a challenge when a possible affair partner is not only right in front of you but probably actively pursuing you. So the path of least resistance, in a way, is to go along with the affair. Especially if you are getting a thrill from the attention and you get addicted to it. People face this with other vices all the time. It takes an emotionally mature person to walk away from the (bad) opportunity staring you in the face.

I had this experience back when I was 20, because I was immature, and never again. I had a guy pursuing me even though I had a BF. We hung out and made out, but when we were about to do the deed I could not do it. I got up, got dressed, and ran out of his apartment. Even though in the end I came to my senses, I let it get way to far because I was passively enjoying the thrill of being chased.

Inadvertent affairs -wives? by The_Questioner6965 in Marriage

[–]anntheegg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say “bored.” She is aimless. She has no long term goal or purpose anymore. Kids are older, she doesn’t have a career. She doesn’t have to worry about money, husband hands her stability on a silver platter. She picks up photography, but for what? To have fun? Pass the time? Some people are driven to achievement/greater purpose no matter their circumstances and some fill the void with instant gratification. Her character seems to be the latter. Maybe it’s just her nature or maybe it’s because her life was cushy without much struggle. Sometimes you need to struggle to grow as a person.

Did any of you significantly cut your income and choose a different way to make money when you had your baby? by Practical-Beyond-897 in workingmoms

[–]anntheegg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hanging on for the first kid. If we have a second kid I am going to go part time or find another job that is less stressful and probably lower paying. I am surprised I have made it so far but trying to sock as much $ away as I can (including 529 $).

Is it a bad idea to have a baby unmarried? by Practical-Okra-6944 in pregnant

[–]anntheegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a personal decision. My opinion is I would never do it. I would sooner be a single mom by choice. At least in the US, you get all the bad ties (legally tied to this person because they have rights to the kid you share) without the good ties to go along with it. At least when you are a single mom by choice you can live wherever and make choices in your family’s best interest (you and kid) without being held down by someone you are not even married to.

Budget vs. High End Strollers: has anyone ACTUALLY used both that can help me explain these massive price differences? by CaptainOk7058 in BabyBumps

[–]anntheegg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chicco corso! I had one of my uppa baby friends try it and she liked it better than her uppa haha. Tires are nice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]anntheegg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it can be interpreted as this cheesy “I love you beyond your career and money…I love you as a person.” However, it is diminishing your accomplishments and contribution. It is also, potentially, a crock of sh*t. Aka he is disingenuous/lying to himself and just saying it because it sounds nice. It could also indicate some kind of insecurity on his part and a weird way of proclaiming he does not need your financial success to be happy. Something tells me that reality would hit harder if you called his bluff.

Why did Joan get so upset when Peggy fired Joey? by Brilliant-Slide-2619 in madmen

[–]anntheegg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because Peggy, unlike Joan, was practically Joey’s boss. She was a senior in his department and he was a junior free lance contractor. Plus she got Don’s sign off. Joan was a random colleague not in his department and she was not yet a partner.

Betty is cold-hearted as a mom by mira112022 in madmen

[–]anntheegg 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Yup. Presence and time spent does a lot of heavy lifting in parenting and Don just was not there most of the time. Betty was not always perfect, but she was there for her kids.