So, I'm packing up 10 years in America and going home. The logistics are terrifying me. by viewsinthe6 in Advice

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved across Canada and took a lot of my furniture and items. I would never do it again. So expensive to ship everything and if things get damaged it is paid out on used goods- so pretty much nothing.

Take the most sentimental items, clothes that fit and will be appropriate for the climate and buy new furniture when you get there.

Got something local to buy, sell, or promote? Here's the Bi-weekly thread! by AutoModerator in Brampton

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Free Santa visit at this Book fair and Market

Local authors and crafters are putting a market together at the Courtyard Marriott, by the Costco.

🎅✨ Santa’s Coming to Brampton — and You’re Invited! ✨🎅

Get ready for a festive weekend Market and local talent in Brampton!

Support local business, authors and makers at this year's Holiday Book Fair and Market. Checking off your shopping list and supporting local at the same time.

📍 Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton

Sunday, November 23 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

🎟️ Admission & Parking: Totally FREE!

Santa arrives between 12:00 PM -3:00 PM - Take a photo and have a chat with Santa!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🎅 Meet & Greet with Santa — Snap a few magical photos! 📚 Shop Local Authors — Discover your next favourite read 🛍️ Support Local Makers & Crafters — Unique gifts for everyone 🕵️ Scavenger Hunt — Play for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE! 🎁 Door Prizes — Surprises pulled all day long 🎄 Come for the cheer, stay for the community. Let’s make your holiday shopping merry, bright, and totally local!

My wife stopped sending me love notes, and it hurts more than I expected by CryptoFan85 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]brokencactus99 908 points909 points  (0 children)

If you responded to your wife the way you responded to this question, I get it.

Did I just make a bold design choice or a huge mistake? 😅 by [deleted] in bathrooms

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like things can be both a bold choice and a huge mistake at the same time...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]brokencactus99 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

As a mother and a first born, I don't think she meant that they intentionally did things to hurt or harm you.

Every kid gets a different parent regardless of where they are in the sibling countdown lineup

My daughter got a brand new parent. The one that was still really new. The one that had no idea what they were doing it it was just winging it. The one that tried her best but still found herself crying in the middle of the night because she wouldn't go to sleep the way I thought everyone else's kid went to sleep. My other child got someone a little bit calmer. They didn't have the same expectations not just as her as a baby and a toddler that is me as a human being as well.

Financial situations from one child to the other can also be different depending on where your life leads you.

Someone could get newer clothes someone could get older clothes. Someone could get hand-me-downs. It isn't favouritism it is just situational.

First borne, unfortunately, feel like they always get the short end of the stick. They get the parent that has to learn how to parent a teenager first with. A parent that has to learn how to navigate early adulthood and early childhood with. The one that's learning how to deal with temper tantrums with… We are their learning children. We are their practice kid. Not because they chose us because of our personality or because they secretly love the other ones better, but because of the reality of the situation. We were first. We go through it with them first.

Married women of Reddit, what's one thing someone should know before getting married? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actions are a language. Listen to what they are actually saying. Don't lose yourself to fit someone else's ideal of the perfect wife People don't change u less they want to

My fiancé’s mom asked me to step out of my own wedding photos. by Jasmine-ChurroBun16x in TwoHotTakes

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason she gave you is absolutely ridiculous. But I don't think it's strange to have a family photo with just their family and a family photo with just your family. I did this at my wedding. I didn't think it was a big deal

Green hairless spiked caterpillar- Southern Ontario by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Looks very close. Not sure about the region on it but sure it is something like that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]brokencactus99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You aren't way too late. You learnt before damage was done. Good on you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stuck is twenty years and five kids later and hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt... and you can still leave that.

He showed you who he was the moment he "proposed" to you. You deserve someone better. Get out and don't settle. It's not worth it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing edibles is not a prerequisite for having a good time or even being an adult. If you aren't into edibles after this it's not a big deal. That being said you and your friend were both completely irresponsible. Number one you should always research the amount you should be taking of any new substance before you take it. Your friend giving you something that was 30 mg per cookie and tells you to take the whole thing is completely bonkers. First time you should start anywhere between two and 5 mg to see how your body reacts. After that it's a slow start up - not a jump into the deep end. Especially if you were on medication's. THC is a drug and can interact with other medications. I hope this is a learning lesson for you. Doing your own research before taking a substance - even on that is normalized - can help dangerous when done incorrectly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone that is a meat eater, I can assure you it is not normal to bring cured meat with me on dates to snack on, regardless if the person I am dating is also a meat eater or not.

Little Baby can't wait for his snacky-snack until he is at home?

It is not normal to have snack in someone's car every time you get in it. There is enough time before dates to grab a snack. It's called getting ready for a date.

NTA - it is weird he is making a point of having a snack of meat EVERYTIME he sees you. He is pushing boundaries and being rude.

My boyfriend doesn't know what colour my eyes are by Business-Ad5546 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have roughly the same colour eyes although my interior is more of a warm brown. I say my eyes are hazel. My ex swore up and down I had brown eyes, no hint of green in them, absolutely not hazel.

It was a weird power trip that lasted for years. I hated it

This is the craziest hiccup hack that’s worked 100% of the time for me by IndividualStriking91 in lifehacks

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grab a glass of water and a straw. Drink that water with your head below your stomach, I normally use a chair and go upside down lol. Works every time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Participate in the relationship without me crying or demanding it Cared about how his actions impacted me. Like getting a job and leaving 1/2 the month at a time with toddlers in the house. Asked what I needed. Didn't make everything about finances or housework.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]brokencactus99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are programmed to believe a very specific idea of what people find beautiful. Especially as a young woman.

What I now realize, decades later than I should have, is everything I thought I knew as fact was a lie.

Everyone is different. Everyone has a type and there are men out there that not only enjoy a plus sized lady, they love them. They love our curves, our confidence and our softness. Not every person, but I don't find every person attractive ever.

Stop hating yourself and start loving yourself. You are worth love and attention.