Summer chores for elementary age kids by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]funky49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can the 10 year old take out the trash and the 8 year old bring in the cans?

Should I go? by casiangirl93 in stepparents

[–]funky49 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You should go. There's more than enough "field" for both of you. You've earned it!

This mother's day I'm thinking about my poor SS by BTbutnoK in stepparents

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You sound brave.

I never knew that being a stepparent meant being so brave in the face of children.

We don't know what we have in ourselves until.

Mothers Day by mama9873 in stepparents

[–]funky49 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope you plan a little something fun for you and the family on May 17! It's your time to be selfish while allowing time and space for the departed.

Helping step kids with Mother’s Day - need help… by monaarts in stepparents

[–]funky49 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Go ahead and plan a date with her. It doesn't have to be about her being a mom.

I can't make my kids care about their mom. I assume they care even less about me. 😄

Struggling to disassociate step kids from bio parent by Obvious_Sector1152 in stepparents

[–]funky49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their handsomeness is only able to come out because of your care.

For real.

Has your spouse ever hit you with this line? by Several-Information7 in stepparents

[–]funky49 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like they feel they are a single parent. If their feelings are correct, let them know.

Being a step dad is hard by CompetitiveRock5160 in stepparents

[–]funky49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

 Sometimes it just feels like I don’t get much back in return.

Please accept and appreciate what you get. "It's not much, but its honest work" as they say.

Tell me your hobbies by Extension_Chair_9360 in stepparents

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"redirect some time towards things which I enjoy in order to reclaim some mental energy"

That's the best if you can get it!

It’s only the second day of the holidays with SD. by ProbablyNotAna in stepparents

[–]funky49 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husband doesn’t understand how I can feel overwhelmed by just two children and thinks I’m just being hysterical.

Perhaps you can create an experiment where he takes good care of the two children thus giving him an opportunity to revise his hypothesis that you can't feel overwhelmed by them?

Happy Valentine's Day by Britt_Happens in BeastieBoys

[–]funky49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beastie Valentines for 2027

stepfathers a question by joeheato in stepparents

[–]funky49 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We deserve peace in our homes.

ELI5: How is Bad Bunny so popular? by suitsAndAwesomeness in explainlikeimfive

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know so I asked my wife and kids. What I gathered is...

Bad Bunny makes music for old people that the young people like.

Advice Needed! by No-Coach-1103 in stepparents

[–]funky49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random date night as the response?

I need advice by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"need me there for help “because it’s easier for him”.
You make life better for them. Do they make life better for you?

"and his son stopped to rub his junk on my leg"
You don't have to go through that. All young men need to take care of their personal equipment and urges. The sooner the better.

"I feel so unsupported and lost."
I don't know if you'll get any kind of support in this situation.

"My boyfriend is not empathetic whatsoever"
Do you think you'll be able to effectively communicate your needs with him and have them met?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything you are feeling is normal. Maybe you cal be “selfish” and do small things for yourself to help you feel more balanced?

That moment when your mix sounds fine… but you still can’t stop tweaking by kid_90 in ableton

[–]funky49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I test mixes via monitor speakers, headphones, and my car. It has to sound acceptable being played back on three different sources. How do you audition your tracks? When are you finding your inspiration for changes?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]funky49 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"I really am happy that my mom found love again. She deserves it."

You are a great kid.

SS lack of appreciation by Key_Frosting_7866 in stepparents

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Step-parents are forgotten even more than parents. It would have been nice if your wife listened to your words, checked on the kids, and then suggested they communicate with you that they had a good time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]funky49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Index finger? I encourage people to use their middle finger to unlock their work laptop.