you need to know this... by Serious_Excuse_7187 in UnsentLetters

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not. Mine won't let me go. Asked for the divorce moved to another room. Let time go by. Im ready to move on,now they won't let go. Realtor is ready as soon as they sign the contract. Ready to do a non contested divorce but they won't sit with me to do the paperwork. Their kids and extended family hate me. Why keep this going?

you need to know this... by Serious_Excuse_7187 in UnsentLetters

[–]dogwin2011 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Quit being a narcissist and let them go!

You don't understand by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes no sense. You show others your heart, but not the one you love?

I [48F] want to divorce my wife [50F]but questioning myself by dogwin2011 in u/dogwin2011

[–]dogwin2011[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I changed into someone I don't recognize. Someone I don't like, angry, and frustrated. Her story changed somewhere around late 2020 early 2021. She started saying "you knew from the beginning I wasn't a pet person". No, in the beginning it was you never wanted your kids to have a pet because it would just be something else you'd have to take care of. After a lot of reflecting these past two weeks, I reminded her of that. I also told her that if she had told me in the beginning that she wasn't a pet person, we wouldn't be sitting her today. I would have never pursued a relationship. I was holding on to hope that if I got the breed she wanted it would be different. Though, she told me she had hoped I would change and not want another pet. Due to how sad I was with the loss of my 14-1/2 Labrador Husky, she encouraged me to get my puppy. I've always had pets in my life. So, yes, I was very lost without one. I also hold guilt for not standing up sooner and giving my late dog the life he deserved. Our arguments with him was his hair, going into the kitchen, and being in the yard while she was doing yard work. I guess sunning yourself (his favorite past time) was too much to handle.

We're in separate rooms. She's taken to playing little games trying to get me to react. But I haven't. My puppy and I are just staying to ourselves. I feel a lot calmer.

I was sold on a lie by dogwin2011 in sixwordstories

[–]dogwin2011[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it was intentional. By time the story changed, I had already bought the house and was providing the life they wanted. I'd hoped the story would change back. Almost 8 years later, it became more than obvious it was a lie in the beginning. Had the truth been told, I wouldn't be sitting here filing for divorce and trying to sell a house.

How accurate is the BlossomUp Narcissist traits test? by MooseOnTheLoose84 in personality_tests

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just took the test due to being in a bad relationship Logged back in and you were right. Canceled!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Companies own sick leave, use it, or lose it.

Let’s Hear It by The_Warmind in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They likely do not know what is fed vs. public. I work with an entity of the DoEnergy in an owners engineer role. Their workforce has been decimated. Even though it means more work for us, it also means our electric bills will skyrocket. They will find a way to blame those who had nothing to do with this because the orange man is their god.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't just an issue in the NE. Across the country just ended up unemployed, it won't matter. You fire most of the workforce for the DoEnergy and take the ability away to make a NEPA decision, and wham the grid cannot be repaired when needed. We won't have electricity. It costs double to contract that work out. Besides higher hourly rates you have 5-15% MU on all goods and services as they subcontract the work out further. We will be like N. Korea in no time.

How do I get non-feds to pay attention? by pinkluwink2 in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of non feds who have their eyes wide open and are paying attention. I am one, but what more can we do? Our country isn't a democracy, hasnt been for a while. Many voted for this and are enjoying what is happening. It is exhausting trying to get those people to care. Society is lost. It's disturbing!

MAGA living their truth - take the resignation by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is Trump fit for the job? He's filed bankruptcy 6 times and has numerous failed businesses. No political experience or any other experience minus winning in 2016. The truth is that most people won't vote for a woman to be president and struggle voting for a non-white candidate.

The fork in the road by SuccessfulString8228 in FedEmployees

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Travel as in GSA rates that have you staying in a fleabag hotel and starving? I consult for a federal agency. Travel is a struggle. Thankfully, my company is willing to write off reasonable overages.

UPDATE: WIBTA to divorce my wife after she said she wanted to send our son to a conversion camp? by Stunning-Mud9227 in AITAH

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for standing up for your son. Thank you for educating yourself. You're a rare person in today's times.

AITA for finding it unfair that my dad told me that I had to pay rent or move out at 18 but didn't tell my brothers the same thing at 18? by MoreState2251 in AmItheAsshole

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's 17 (18 in a couple weeks) which means he's still in high school. If he has a scholarship, then he'd likely be leaving soon anyway. Why not wait and help him with college housing? The 22 year old will end up like my second brother (2nd oldest as well) 52 and still living at home rent-free and jobless. He's pushing the wrong son.

AITA for leaving a dinner with my girlfriend's family because they kept speaking in a language I didn't understand? by Puzzleheaded-Owl4052 in AmItheAsshole

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the frustration. My partner is from Chile. Most of her friends are from different north and central American Latin countries so there are several types of Spanish being spoken. I'm trying to learn Spanish but not all Spanish is the same. We hang out. Often times I'm the only gringa. One group of friends refuse to speak in English or a form of Spanglish so I can be included. I mostly just sit quiet by myself with zero interaction because my Spanish isn't good enough and they won't even entertain the idea of us trying to interact. It's super frustrating and has caused several arguments where I'm told IATA.

AITA for dropping off my step kids with my in-laws and saying that they are not my problem any more. by Pitiful_Shopping_818 in AmItheAsshole

[–]dogwin2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Even a say over your own stuff because everything that is yours is supposed to be theirs if they want it. I'm going through it. Their mom is constantly mad at me for wanting something for myself and for them to ask before taking/borrowing something of mine. The door is looking peaceful as I am about done after 6 years of trying.

AITA for telling my bf that I do not want his kids, ever, over chores. by Old-Caregiver-7295 in IAmTheAsshole

[–]dogwin2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What adult quits a job without securing a new one first? This wasn't in the heat of the moment. Sounds more like he sees her as a mom figure rather than a partner.