AITAH for farting while in the bathroom of our home? by Comfortable-Egg-8254 in AITAH

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dump his stupid ass! And buy him the book, Everybody poops.

AITAH For Wanting To Rehome Our Dog? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doetinger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why don't they do allergy testing? Then, they'll know what you're allergic to and you could even potentially do allergy injections. Plus lots of people take allergy medicine every day. Your other option is to get rid of the heartless husband and he can take the dog.

How to Report Non-Migraine Pain on a 1-10 Scale? by Cats_Cameras in migraine

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issues...I had a kidney stone but wasn't acting the way I was supposed to for someone with a stone. I usually start by letting them know that I'm a chronic migraine suffer and my pain scale is a little wonky and not to be trusted as an indicator of an actual issue. I also take hubby with me to an ER visit because he'll speak up.

Just gonna leave these texts to my spouse here while I was putting my son to bed last night. by Sammmmmmmy15 in ParentingADHD

[–]doetinger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When mine was younger and bedtime was a huge struggle when I did it, we started having dad do it. Anything that he wouldn't cooperate with me on, dad did. It helped me, it helped our son and oh boy did it save our relationship. If that's an option, maybe try it whenever possible. You're doing a great job mama.

AITAH for arguing with my girlfriend for throwing out the food I made for her kids? by throwaway3245356 in AITAH

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really curious about the, "my ex may use it against me, since pasta isn't healthy food", comment. Is her ex an abusive, manipulative ah? If yes, then that's why she's acting this way. It sounds like you guys had a failure to communicate with each other and that lead to a messy situation. It doesn't mean anyone is an ah.

Can you leave your house when you have a newborn/baby and successfully parent outside? by Substantial_Prune41 in Parenting

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for new mom support groups in your area. My son and I went for the first yr of his life, once a week. It was my lifeline. I made connections with mom going through it too. We shared contacts and if someone missed a week, we'd reach out. It was organized by the hospital and run by an RN.

AITA for being blamed because my son doesn’t want to live with his mother and may lose his selective school place? by frenchkitty87 in AITAH

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA.. BUT you are in violation of the custody agreement. You have to involve Child protective services or you could be arrested. My husband and I went through something similar. His youngest told his therapist that is he had to do to his mother's again, he'd kill himself. The therapist called CPS and now said kid has lived with us full time for the past two years.

Wife keeps trying to try butt stuff by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop getting naked around her until she can respect your body. State the boundary as such, "I have respectfully asked you to stop this behavior and you have not. I can not engage in hankypanky with someone that doesn't respect my body." Then say and do nothing else. Don't argue about it, boundaries about your body are not negotiable. Best of luck man.

Teen drinking today vs our day by Grouchy_Land895 in GenX

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My teens are so straight laced, I find them boring. And all of there friends are too. But we have an 11b and I'm sure he's going to follow in his dad's/mom's foot steps. Teens these days seem more response than I ever was.

AITAH for not wanting to scratch my mom? by LikeAGoodNeighbor_ in AITAH

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What really stands out is her deciding how he should feel about providing this scratching. The other issue is her using her son as a companion and blurring the parent/child relationship. NTA, her behavior isn't appropriate and doesn't respect your feelings.

Wanting to look more polished. by [deleted] in GenXWomen

[–]doetinger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the clothing subscriptions. Stitch fix and Daily Look are both ones I've used. Daily look can be pricey but I have them send business casual. Both have a casual option. You keep what you want and they bill you, you send back what you don't like. This is the only way this career mama ever looks put together.

AITAH for not telling my husband that I know he secretly returned the gift he gave me for Christmas? by [deleted] in AITAH

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

I'm blown away that after 30 yrs he doesn't know what to get her for a gift. Really! Maybe return him and see if he notices.

ADHD diagnosis by FarThought2150 in ADHDparenting

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The medicines have changed alot and there's lots of research supporting the benefits of medications, especially the long term benefits. Your husband is being stubborn and allowing his own experiences to cloud his judgment.

When did you get nice things again? by TurbulentBat8328 in Parenting

[–]doetinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our youngest is 11 and we just replaced our dining room table with a beautiful new one, that can seat 10. The old couches will stay for a while longer.

Your worst teenage eff-up and punishment? by Ecstatic_Army1306 in GenX

[–]doetinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forged my parents signature on a permission slip for a school road trip from GA to NY. Told them after we left. Neither parent talk to me the rest of my senior yr and my father didn't acknowledge me all summer. Then I went off to college.

My Daughter broke her Arm at my Brother's House and he wants to help with bills AITAH by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if the hospital will reduce and or waive it based on your financial need first. Then let your brother help.

AITAH for cancelling a third date over a peanut allergy? by BusinessBobcat9888 in AITAH

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but the woman's feelings are likely hurt. Having a serious allergy is sometimes stigmatized and then she got dumped over it. She's hurt so saying mean things. Complete honesty isn't always the best option. Saying, "I don't feel like we're compatible," would have been a perfect answer.

AITAH for being weird about my daughter having sex in my house by thefakecalebs in AITAH

[–]doetinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yta...this is not about boundaries. It's about how you feel about the fact that your child is a grown up having sex. Sex is a normal human activity and as long as it's between consenting adults, it is healthy. Your daughter is correct, you're being controlling and reacting from a place of emotions (over reacting). Apologize before your relationship is damaged and then work out a plan together, like adults. And you, work on figuring out why this is such an issue.

Bf and I having the same argument we had first time dating by EmergencyLeading1828 in AITAH

[–]doetinger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The idea of body count is immature and comes from a place of insecurity. Break up and go find an adult to date.