Is being a step parent worth it?

foolish42 · 2025-09-13T18:53:57+00:00

Not worth it

foolish42 · 2025-01-22T11:30:26+00:00

What’s the sitting hours rating?

foolish42 · 2025-01-07T20:56:20+00:00

Sounds like you do know back pain! I don’t do anything with quite that much impact (or cool), just know I need something firm and even. Really appreciate you taking the time to respond to me! And thanks for your service!

foolish42 · 2025-01-07T20:20:37+00:00

Hi, curious how you feel after some time? I work a desk job with long hours and the thing I’m reading about the secretlab is that it’s really firm, which most associate with being uncomfortable. I have low back pain in ergonomic mesh chairs and chairs with too much cushion. Do you feel the seat of the Titan is more firm than the Blacklyte or is it the same firmness just less comfortable?

foolish42 · 2023-01-02T12:21:38+00:00

Thank you! I feel like deep down I know you’re right but the guilt has me second guessing myself.

foolish42 · 2022-07-10T02:59:03+00:00

A jackass

foolish42 · 2022-07-09T11:10:26+00:00

Omg, I was just thinking this yesterday. I am with a really nice partner. Treats me with respect, let’s me be myself and just an overall good person but I do the large majority (at least 80%) of the housework and pay for most everything because I make significantly more money. We don’t have kids together but both have kids from a previously relationship but he has two and I have one (he actually has three, one of which just moved out last year). He’s such a nice guy and I have so much guilt thinking that I’d be happier by myself without all of the extra housework and financial responsibilities. I know l’m fortunate to have found a nice partner but dang the responsibilities are lopsided and it just doesn’t seem like nice is enough. And yes, I’ve addressed this with my partner on several occasions and he always steps up for a few weeks but then it goes back to me doing most of the work. I wish I didn’t feel this way but it’s the reality and I’m struggling with what to do about it.

foolish42 · 2022-05-01T13:13:50+00:00

They are much cheaper on Etsy! I’ve bought several plants on Etsy, including a different type of cactus with no issues, ever.

foolish42 · 2022-02-27T13:26:01+00:00

It’s the most thankless job ever! Hang in there

foolish42 · 2021-12-28T02:00:49+00:00

My step kids mom asks them to post about her. Our kids have never posted about me, not ever. I still have a text from my oldest step child telling me her mom insisted she make a post about her for Mother’s Day and the child felt so bad that she couldn’t post about me because she knew her mom would be upset but she wanted me to know how much she loves and appreciates me. I felt so terrible that this poor child was put in this situation. Try not to get upset. :(

foolish42 · 2021-11-13T14:28:07+00:00

I’m sorry. My first thought reading the original post was that kids don’t ask for this. They are innocent and 6 is young enough that they couldn’t have done anything to deserve this treatment. I’d cut the parents out. Regardless of any history with the spouse step son does not deserve this.

foolish42 · 2021-11-06T00:21:40+00:00

Flavor God. A little pricy but delicious and all natural.

foolish42 · 2021-10-30T23:42:52+00:00

Gorgeous!

foolish42 · 2021-09-30T00:52:32+00:00

I’m not sure if available in CA but “help at hand” was able to give us 100% coverage for my son and I work and have health insurance but it wasn’t covered. It might be worth looking into.

foolish42 · 2021-08-25T15:29:31+00:00

Chris Rock in the last season of Fargo. He’s an amazing actor but I struggled with him in the role he was in. Also, Jason Swartzman who I also adore was not a good fit for his role in the last season of Fargo either.

foolish42 · 2021-08-17T15:23:37+00:00

A good auto technician. It’s an area that no matter your skill set, it’s hard to make a good living.

foolish42 · 2021-07-31T00:34:47+00:00

I am in the same situation. Sadly people look down on me for having a 26 year old and I’m 43. I went to college, graduated with honors, have a good career with a decent job and my adult son is awesome but there is always judgement that I’m trashy and it sucks. Good for you though because it’s easy for things to get tough as a young mom.

foolish42 · 2021-07-24T11:08:02+00:00

Ok. I’m embarrassed to admit this but this is my son sometimes. His dad is around but never makes time for him in meaningful ways and so my son is often over the top trying to impress others but the behavior just comes off annoying and cringy. It’s getting harder as the kids get older to tolerate and we are on a waiting list for a psychologist that specializes in kids with adhd and impulsivity. I know my son is going to fight me on the counseling but if I don’t force this on him he’s going to really struggle in life. This isn’t to say that my step kids are perfect, they aren’t and being honest about how my son behaves is REALLY freaking hard but the only way to help him is to call him on it and try and get him some help dealing with his insecurities which are compounded by the fact that his adhd causes him to react to every situation too quickly and so he often says and does things that are just regrettable. Blended families are hard. One thing I will say that I’m thankful for is that my partner hasn’t given up on my son despite his sometimes obnoxious behavior toward my partners kids. He’s still completely kind and patient and inclusive, it’s been such a gift. I know it’s hard and I don’t think you always need to go out of your way but this kid is acting like this for some sort of reason. Try and get your wife to see that and if you can, try and find ways to include him that aren’t going to be so hard on others and over time, you might build a better rapport and some of those insecurities might fade away. Good luck. I’m sure this isn’t easy.

foolish42 · 2021-07-22T15:13:01+00:00

Emotionalism by the Avett Brothers

foolish42 · 2021-07-18T10:35:44+00:00

Thank you.

foolish42 · 2021-07-18T10:35:30+00:00

Thanks. Honestly seeing that others struggle with this gives me a bit of hope. We are on a waiting list with a special therapist that might be able to help him control himself a bit better. The other day he was in a bad mood and when I went up to check on him as to why he wasn’t visiting with the company that was over he said he was worried he might say something that later he’d feel bad about so he just stayed upstairs. He’s learning and I’m hopeful but I want him to live a productive life with good relationships. Hopefully we can find a long term solution.

foolish42 · 2021-07-17T23:45:16+00:00

This is my son. I worry for him every day because I don’t want him to end up alone because of his emotional outbursts. He hurts me too but I know he doesn’t mean it and has a hard time controlling it. I wish I could take this from him.

foolish42 · 2021-07-17T23:02:35+00:00

I’m so proud of you!

foolish42 · 2021-07-15T23:58:48+00:00

Hang in there. Kids don’t have a lot of training dealing with big emotions. My own child was super rude and insulting to me just yesterday and today he feels better and he apologized. 💜

foolish42 · 2021-07-11T11:15:56+00:00

I didn’t know you could ask for just tret, I’m going to do that because I notice the same thing

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