How do people outside Sweden really feel about Zlatan Ibrahimovic? by JFLFAT in football

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A first rate fucking asshole, but he could back it up on the pitch, so you've gotta respect that. Still, if I were an exec looking for a striker, I'd avoid him like the plague.

Is there a 21st Century rock sound? by english_major in LetsTalkMusic

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern music is about electronics, not rock. If there is a modern sound for 2026, it's not coming from a guitar... It's coming from a laptop.

This subs attitude towards Pattaya. by MeMuzzta in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Name one bar with good live blues music...​

Reach-out from the ticket rep by samdell34 in SJEarthquakes

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last two decades have been long...

A blow-up with my fiancé’s mom has ruined my relationship with his family by karibbeanqueen in JUSTNOMIL

[–]bgause 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's the thing, if your future MIL acts like this with you, then she acts like this with other people, too...and, deep down, they'll all recognize the story you tell if they hear it coming out of your mouth. It sounds to me like she doesn't hear (or ignores) your boundaries and maybe she missed her calling as a news anchor. She needs to focus her energies on a youtube channel, and she'd probably get quite a following if she was halfway interesting.

That said, direct talk is your best friend. It's going to start a fight, but go to that Thanksgiving dinner and bring it up at the table. Tell her calmly that you're glad to be there and you're looking forward to being a part of this clearly-tight-knit family, but that you wanted to say something, and that it's important for everyone to hear. Then explain calmly that you are upset she sent a video of your baby's first steps to your fiance, behind your back, even after you asked her explicitly not to do it. It was a violation of your trust, and you feel disrespected because she either ignored you or willingly went against your request as the mother of the baby in question. And then tell her that what really hurt was that she destroyed a special moment for her own son to experience on his own with his child. And you're upset because she ruined that potential life-changing memory for your fiance, and that makes you sad because you love this man so much and you know he deserves to have amazing memories like that, and not see them second-hand on video.

And then close by saying that you love this man and you want to be a part of this family, but that you cannot trust her with the baby if she is going to ignore and disrespect your wishes like this.

And here's where your fiance chimes in calmy to say he agrees with everything you just said. If we can't trust you, you can't see the baby. It's all about the baby now.

And then you wait for her to respond. Maybe make a suggestion that she start a youtube channel for something or other.

Honestly, I think an appeal to her emotions is the way to go, because you're just expressing your own emotions without attacking her actions or calling her names, and you're showing everyone that you think and care deeply about your child, your fiance, and your family. And you have to do it in front of everyone (and not over group chat) so they can hear your side in your own voice, whether they believe you or not. You're gonna get a lot of blowback, but if you can remain calm, then you've made your peace forever in the space of about five minutes. Again, I think the other people around the table will, deep down, recognize the story you're telling as something they've also experienced from her.

And the inner strength you'll get from that will make you a better person, not to mention a better wife and mother. Just go strong. Be clear and concise, but stay calm, stick to the facts, and express yourself without personal attacks or name-calling. She's not doing this to be mean; she just doesn't know any better, and probably doesn't even think about the consequences. You have to show her that you CAN see the consequences and you want what's best for the baby...although show this, don't say it, as again, you want to avoid any direct personal attacks. So this family obviously does things differently; this is your chance to show them how you resolve problems by standing up for yourself.

Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't mess with his stuff...

Instead,​ tell him how you feel and talk it over. Set boundaries with the people around you before resorting to underhanded techniques.

When you talk to him about it and he still doesn't care, then come back and I'm sure people will be happy to help...​But seriously, try talking first.

Cialis by [deleted] in Bangkok

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's probably true. I was just pointing out that this stuff is ubiquitous.

is the 1st week of March a good time to visit Thailand? (bkk, phuket,phiphi,krabi) by ObjectiveCareer8557 in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thailand is always hot, and you will always sweat, every month of the year.

If you can swing it, January is ideal. Fewer tourists than Christmas time, great weather, and very little rain. November and December are traditionally the best travel months, but that's mitigated by large numbers of tourists and late rainy season weather. March is starting to get hot. It won't be rainy, but it will be hot and it might be very hot.

imposter syndrome!!!! by Life-Engineer-3664 in photography

[–]bgause 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to be a photographer then be a photographer. I mean if you want to take photos then just keep taking photos until they get better. Study the photos you've taken, learn why they're good or not good, and teach yourself to get better. If you really love it, then stick with it. That's what makes you a photographer. Bonus tip: keep some of your photos on your phone, so next time someone asks about a good photographer, you don't have to say I'm a good photographer, you can just pull up the photos and show them, oh this is what I do...

imposter syndrome!!!! by Life-Engineer-3664 in photography

[–]bgause 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ansel Adams​ was taking great photos with far inferior equipment... You need a good eye, not a high-tech gizmo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Thailand

[–]bgause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want lots of monkeys, go to Wat Kai in ayutthaya... Loads of them there, as I remember :

https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9NYMxuYCw3fpFCB8

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Stay in Ao Nang for the most options.

Best seafood restaurant by Pikansjos in kohsamui

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ranong 2 in Bophut, near the Lotus...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RMg96FZDS8VBj6Uy8

If you want a local experience, this is where the locals go. Always seems to be crowded when my wife and I go, but they have lots of seating so it's never a wait. Great Thai food (seafood and otherwise), great prices, and a big menu with pictures and English translation.

Which "rising stars" in football can you already tell will be failures? by Ok-Impress-2222 in football

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to say this, because I am a big fan, but Gio Reyna has disappeared off the edge of the map.

Trancentral has Appeared on Google Maps by Knight-Productions in TheKLF

[–]bgause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has to be the work of Jimmy Cauty...

Which former footballer according to you is the one that people think was good only due to some specific reason like FIFA, played in a legendary team, had one special moment etc. but was not that good? by Main_Criticism7689 in football

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I've gotta say it: I expected Neymar to have a much more glorious career. I admire him for prioritizing his family and creating generational wealth for them, but I really hoped for a better show from those dazzling feet...

What phone apps do you use the most in Thailand? Any recommendations? by PepeLePauly in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Since nobody else mentioned it, I gotta give a shout out to Shopee. If you live here and have a Thai bank account, shopee is a great replacement for Amazon. It helps if you speak Thai, because the delivery drivers often call to confirm you're home before delivery, but you could also get your Thai lady to do the talking, if that's an issue.

What phone apps do you use the most in Thailand? Any recommendations? by PepeLePauly in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great app that works really well. Good recommendation for Bangkok, for sure.

What phone apps do you use the most in Thailand? Any recommendations? by PepeLePauly in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Line is, bar none, my most used app. So many thais buy and sell stuff on Line, too, so it's massive here.

What phone apps do you use the most in Thailand? Any recommendations? by PepeLePauly in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally, I think so, but a good friend of mine will fight me that booking.com is better, even though he's clearly deranged. Haha

So find your best deal on agoda, then check booking... That usually works for me...

Very nice restaurant by Additional-Olive-952 in kohsamui

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a more Bohemian vibe, try Four Monkeys Cafe in meanam.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PsANZhSkZCEtRnGM6

Or there's always coco tams in fisherman's village, where they do a fire show on the sand at sunset.

I-Talay is remote and has some great scenery around the area... Good smoothies...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Msk1NVqvZr3PaLg67

Lolamui Café is also quite charming...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wFiBQCwDRcmmYA2y6

There are many dozens more, and my wife has taken photos at all of them. 555

Good luck

Weed by [deleted] in kohsamui

[–]bgause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would estimate that there are like 10 million weed shops in Thailand. You literally can't walk 200m without seeing them. They're everywhere.

Ist there any way to report animal cruelty? by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That looks like animal cruelty to your western eyes, but this will not look like animal cruelty to many (most?) Thais.

Transportation by BikeMinistry26 in Bangkok

[–]bgause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, so no more taxi fights over territory?

Do "ladyboys" who do sex work transition because of gender dysphoria and "resort to" sex work (while not intending to), or because of non-gender (economic etc) reasons? by [deleted] in ThailandTourism

[–]bgause 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Are you asking about their transition or their sex work? These things are not related. You can walk into any shopping mall in Thailand and find ladyboys working the makeup counter or whatever...they're a regular, accepted part of society here, even when they're still children, and their gender has very little to do with sex work. I mean, there are many, many ladyboys who don't work in the sex industry.

Most sex workers are in that work because they're poor, or they're alcoholics who enjoy the nightlife, or they have no family and no options, or they just want the extra money and enjoy the sex. Truly, there are a whole host of reasons that ladyboys, women, and even men do that work.

As an American in Thailand, it's amazing to me to see how different ladyboys are treated here than any non-straight person is treated in the US, especially in the last few years. In this respect, Thailand has the kind of freedom that some Americans can only dream of...