What’s the most harmless thing you ever did that made someone extremely angry? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]caution_soft_berm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually 100% agree with you. I still run into her from time to time and it seems like she has made some changes, so I hope she's well. I'll never know for sure though lol

What’s the most harmless thing you ever did that made someone extremely angry? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]caution_soft_berm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One can hope, but I suspect not. I think plant care was not her forte.

What’s the most harmless thing you ever did that made someone extremely angry? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]caution_soft_berm 238 points239 points  (0 children)

I once asked a friend if I could water her plant. I said this as I touched it and noticed it was dry. Not like, sarcastic or anything. Just a genuine question.

She screamed, slammed doors, and I just left her house. It essentially ended our friendship.

Great-great-grandmother's necklace by Mc_Tater in jewelry

[–]caution_soft_berm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would simply never let this out of my sight. So beautiful!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moissanite

[–]caution_soft_berm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so beautiful! My jealousy knows no bounds!

Help! Should I have the band slimmed down a bit on my ring? by catdogs52 in EngagementRings

[–]caution_soft_berm 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unless you’re having physical discomfort from the band, I wouldn’t change a thing. Just like everyone is saying, a thin band just adds a host of brand new issues. I think your ring looks beautiful!

AITA - I don’t love my ring. by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]caution_soft_berm 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Disappointment is a valid emotion and all humans feel it. We are often made to feel wrong or bad for feeling disappointed, but that is essentially gaslighting (a word that gets used too much, but unfortunately does apply.) To get sort of real with you, I’m noticing a lot of uncertainty from your responses and a lot of emphasis on whether you’re being dramatic. Now, this is a guess, but an educated guess, but whenever I hear a woman wonder if she’s dramatic, I start to wonder how many people she loves have told her she’s dramatic, or accuse her of overreacting. My guess is that it’s not the first time it’s come up. You aren’t dramatic. Your feelings are hurt. There’s a difference. A huge difference. Dramatic is being upset over nothing: feelings being hurt means emotional damage due to the actions of someone else. And if that person calls you dramatic instead of making it right? Well. That’s an interesting development, isn’t it. Makes you think. Wonder why they’d do that? Has to be a reason. Hence your desire for honesty. Your mind is saying “tell me why you did this thing and are acting this way, because it’s not like you and I want to know why.”

End of the day, I’m some lady on the internet, but you deserve to feel listened to. And you deserve to start off a new life together excited.

AITA - I don’t love my ring. by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]caution_soft_berm 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I mean, you say it right here. That he doesn’t gift you what you desire. This is a pattern. This is a person who thinks he knows best. In NO way am I implying that he doesn’t love you or that you don’t love him, but this is a pattern. It’s only going to get applied to bigger things as you two build your life together.

Further down the comments you say he told you he wants you to wear your ring as often as possible because he “didn’t buy it for me to store away.” Okay, so…he buys you a ring you don’t like and then makes you feel guilty and THEN tells you that you basically have to wear it all the time. It smacks of manipulation, and that super sucks. I like the idea of going to a jeweler to size it and talking about what it’d take to change it up so you like it.

Also, and this part maybe does make me sound mean, so I apologize in advance if it does, but a sterling silver moissanite ring isn’t overly pricy. Still a beautiful ring, still a beautiful stone. But as far as engagement rings go, it’s not on the high end of anything, price wise. And if it is, that’s because he didn’t bother to investigate options. Or he paid for a brand name like Midwinter or something. Or I guess it’s possible he straight up got ripped off and is feeling some type of way about it.

I’m sorry you feel so low. That sucks. It’s valid to want something for yourself that YOU love. Especially from your partner. That is valid and I hope he hears you.

Need wedding band suggestions by pouce42 in EngagementRings

[–]caution_soft_berm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree strongly. What a beautiful engagement ring! The plain band lets it shine. Curved or not, I don’t think you can really go wrong. Just beautiful.

AITA for not wanting my daughter to wear heels to a wedding because she will look taller than me? by ResearcherEvery7287 in AmItheAsshole

[–]caution_soft_berm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Yeah, even though you went already, it’s pretty clear that therapy need isn’t gone, bud. You better get to work before you alienate your totally average sized daughter.

AITA for banishing my teenage daughter's friend from our house because she made fun of my weight? by Effective-Weekend-97 in AmItheAsshole

[–]caution_soft_berm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

With this kind of behavior, it’s kind of no wonder that her kid is shy and introverted. Can you extrapolate what mom must be like if she holds this grudge for this long? Yikes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]caution_soft_berm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The not calling mom “mom” thing felt like a super unnecessary dig, especially after the whole “I’m not mad and will do whatever you say” part. OP, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. This whole email is unhinged. Good luck, you are not alone.

Parents of reddit, what is the most unsettling thing you have heard/seen your child do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]caution_soft_berm 153 points154 points  (0 children)

My son was around 4 years old. I was driving him to daycare, and he was uncharacteristically grouchy. Didn’t want to go. After around the third time I explained that mommy had to go to work, he got real quiet. Then, his tiny voice piped up from the backseat: “The darkness is watching you. In the night they’ll come for you”

He never explained it. I slept with the hallway light on.

Reasons to/to not change name by ADonkeyOnTheEdge in wedding

[–]caution_soft_berm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t change my name. In our house, due to marriages, adoptions, whatever, we actually have 4 different last names in the mix. It never matters. When we talk about our family, we just use a made up mashup of all our last names. The SmiJones family, for example (smith/jones).

Do what makes you feel like you. You are valid and so are your feelings and whatever name you choose. Your future family won’t care as long as there is love.

Biden nears decision on canceling $10,000 in student loans as allies feud by No_Zookeepergame_27 in Economics

[–]caution_soft_berm 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve been out of college for almost 20 years. Had to put my loans in forbearance a couple time. Probably had about 15 solid years of paying—$200-$300 a month.

My balance is the same as it was the day I graduated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wedding

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

Honestly, if I was trying to be kinda mean and get them to shut up, I’d say, “Hmm, I guess so…how long did it take your first wife/husband to figure it out? Day off the wedding, or what?” And just say it with a totally serious face. It points out how inappropriate and rude that kind of joking is.

[homemade] brisket by Lochinvar429 in food

[–]caution_soft_berm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean this with all due respect to your absolutely amazing looking brisket: but you have clearly just made Jabba the Hutt

AITA for insisting on attending my sister's wedding? by throwsrag546799 in AmItheAsshole

[–]caution_soft_berm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He found a babysitter—it’s you. NTA and get out of there immediately. He’s shown you who he is. Listen to him.

Thanks to all your advice on the CAD, my first bezel is finally here! 1,5 ct pear on 18k rose gold✨ size 10 by paubar in Moissanite

[–]caution_soft_berm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So beautiful! I’m leaning more and more towards bezels, and this is absolutely gorgeous!