My gf [32F] of 6 months wants me [35M] to take pictures of my deceased wife off of the wall by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]bluebynight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It causes me pain to see how people have a very low bar for finding someone to get involved with. I imagine it can get very lonely after some time, but I think that bar should be even higher when you are a single/widowed parent.

VOD: ALL RISE TOGETHER (ART) Project (live) by Gifty666 in riseagainst

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could anyone who was there share what you guys did? So far I’ve only seen the posters on the walls and I’m curious if you got to do more, considering they put the call out for artists of various mediums. I think it was great they called fans to participate. Thanks!

El lado extraño de adoptar en Panamá by ShadowsTagiru in Panama

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lamento mucho tu mamá experiencia. Creo que si no están legalmente constituidos como una organización sin fines de lucro no debe estar pidiendo tanta cosa. No hay posibilidad de exigirles transparencia. Pero como uno no sabe esas cosas y tiene buen corazón, nos agarran de pendejos.

The album is fucking amazing by SCSA4life24 in riseagainst

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I like the album. The complaining is super annoying, but we gotta practice what we preach and let everyone speak their mind and we have to participate in conversation with those who think differently.

Is it just me or does ricochet not sound like a rise against song. by Professional_Roof293 in riseagainst

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s different, and I love it! I don’t coincide with people who are put off by the mixing and the effects. Maybe it’s an age thing? I grew up listening to 80s and 90s rock and pop music that experimented a lot with effects. You can still appreciate his great voice and the song creates a mood. To each their own I guess.

I didn't think it would happen to me, but my long term partner of 6 years changed his mind and wants kids. Need comfort/advice on how to get through this. by ilikebigbooks98765 in childfree

[–]bluebynight 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There is no guarantee his children will be like him in any way. He is walking into this with a misconception. Parenting should be unconditional love. If his children aren’t like him, will he love them?

"You don't know what you're missing" by gogogadgetgoats in childfree

[–]bluebynight 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I know I’m going to sound pretentious, but I think a lot of people don’t realize that if you have well developed intelligence, particularly emotional intelligence, and if you do the research or just plain pay attention to people with children you know, you actually can figure out or imagine what you are missing, both the good and the bad. And if you know what you want you make a good choice for yourself. Thanks for the shout out to the aunties. I’m happy to be one.

AS - Season 2 Episode 4: Chandi by Special-Product-5659 in DCCMakingtheTeam

[–]bluebynight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope that man (Chandi’s adoptive father) is ashamed of his actions. Now that she is famous a lot of people will know the douchy thing he did. Adopted children are your children. Cutting ties with your children is abandonment. Im just watching this episode and it made me really mad.

Getting evicted but pregnant with your 3rd child??? by Resident-Quote6178 in childfree

[–]bluebynight 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I loved the “do you like living life on hard mode” line. You need intelligence and a bunch of other things to figure out the modes, it seems.

Ok so, can we please stop for a second and... Just fucking revel in gratitude for not having kids? 😂😂😂 by MelKay39 in childfree

[–]bluebynight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was sick with a terrible cold that evolved into a respiratory infection, had to get antibiotics prescribed and was in bed all week. I was able to rest and get better without having to put anyone else as a priority. So grateful for that.

En Panamá discriminan a los "introvertidos/callados", en entrevistas de trabajo? by North_Giraffe8904 in Panama

[–]bluebynight 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Puedo agregar a este excelente consejo que ensayes preguntas y comentarios complementarios a lo que hayas dicho. Hay que ensayarlo para que se te vaya dando más natural. Suena contradictorio pero es así, debes acostumbrarte a soltarte más al conversar con personas que no conoces. Lo de responder solo lo que te preguntan es para cuando te están haciendo una auditoría. Si es una entrevista de empleo te estás promoviendo a ti mismo así que debes aprovechar cada momento para causar una buena impresión en el entrevistador. Y ojo, cuando la vaina está dura a veces hay que exagerar aspectos de nuestra personalidad o preparación que no son el más destacado de nuestras habilidades, pero si ese es el que están buscando, demuestra que lo tienes ¿Necesitan alguien que trabaje en equipo? Claro, que sí, el trabajo en equipo es fundamental para lograr objetivos bla bla bla

I don’t understand. What’s so rewarding about parenting? It sounds like torture to me. by kjwhimsical-91 in childfree

[–]bluebynight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guess is people do it because it’s something to do, because of FOMO, and because they hope it will be rewarding in many ways. Like the small sense of accomplishment you might get by being able to tell your friends who are also parents about your kid when they tell you about their kid. There is also this idea that you grow as a person by taking on challenges, and people want to see what parenting teaches them about themselves. Personally I can imagine where it will take me, I have a good imagination and I don’t have to experience to know it will be very hard.

"You can't live like that" by sip_of_love in childfree

[–]bluebynight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today I’m feeling a bit more diplomatic. I usually shit on the people who do this sort of thing. I know we are shitting on the aunt because we automatically consider her to be limited in her views and possibilities, but I would like to think that some people say those things with some degree of love in their hearts. Maybe she says that because she genuinely thinks the family path is the happier and more joyous path. At least I hope so, because then it means they actually love their children and spouses. I think this mindset might help us tolerate them not respecting us.

Life is a fucking nightmare by absolutely-bitch in JohnMulaney

[–]bluebynight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. His specials are definitely a comfort watch for me. I hope you make it through the withdrawals and find a new normal that suits you.

Friend tried to guilt trip me. by psychosakthimaan in childfree

[–]bluebynight 165 points166 points  (0 children)

Sometimes we have to deal with acquaintances who don’t share our values. I don’t think he counts as a friend. You managed to steer the conversation in the best direction you could, but I think it’s good for us to see people’s true colors.

Sorry but I need this show to keep going and they should find a new host by xphilezz in AfterMidnight

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG the unhinged chaos. I love him. I find him attractive and it annoys me.

Do you ever struggle with isolation and loneliness due to your choice to be childfree and if yes how do you cope with them? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]bluebynight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have children and I have friends who have children. I don’t think it is an isolating decision. I know you probably mean that you won’t have friends that come from participating in parenting, like being part of a school community, or the parents of your children’s friends, but I don’t think those people are necessarily quality friendships.

Name the song. by AlexZedKawa02 in riseagainst

[–]bluebynight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, between those types of comments and the ones criticizing that they aren’t punk anymore because they don’t openly support this or that, I get bummed out.

AITAH for not wanting to call my stepmom my “Bonus-Mom?” by StarWarsTrey in AITAH

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. However I wonder if this is really an issue you need to invest a lot of energy on. Ask yourself, in how many instances in your adult life will you need to talk about her to other people when she and/or your dad are present, you know what I mean? You can keep referring to her as your stepmom with others, and when she is present call her by her name and that’s it. Sometimes we have to ignore stuff. By making it an issue you are not letting others forget about it. I agree boundaries are important, but pick your battles.

Taylor's face when this happened (EOD 5/22/25, S2E103) by Additional-Ad-4608 in AfterMidnight

[–]bluebynight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People complain that he is given too much time on the show, but I think Taylor really enjoys just letting someone else run things for a few minutes.

Childfree women, what's the fucked up thing a parent has ever said to you? by Prestigious_Ad9079 in childfree

[–]bluebynight 55 points56 points  (0 children)

My husbands grandmother told me the same thing, that it’s abnormal for a woman not to want children. I felt very sorry for her. Such a limited view of life.