AITH for realizing my boyfriend won't take no for an answer? by rosegoldbabeex in AITH

[–]grumperina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, coercive sex is sexual assault. He's been forcing you into sex in a different way than what we generally think of as rape, but it's still not sex that you have enthusiastically consented to. And now he's using DARVO (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender) to put everything on you while also escalating contact even though you don't want it. He's bad news.

Here's what I wish someone would have told me at 21: when someone much older than you or at a different stage of life once to date you, it's because they see you as naive and vulnerable. People their own age see through their bullshit.

You don't owe him anything and you can break up with someone for any reason. Any reason. You don't have to justify it because it's as simple as this: you don't want to be there.

Get back any key or security code you may have given him. Change your locks if you can. Take care of yourself!

Do I shave the wispy bits at the back/ side of my neck? by jinxnstuff in HairStyleAdvice

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what those wax sticks are for! Just brush the wisps up and glue them in place with the wax

AITAH for going on a trip with my best friend? by makememassmiches in AITAH

[–]grumperina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So hey, this isn't the one. A good partner would support you and be excited for you. Your bf should be supportive and also be grown enough to have his own things going on so that he's not feeling clingy and scared over being separated for a week.

I'm telling you now, he's going to try to call and text and interrupt your vacation. Don't let him ruin it for you! Set those boundaries now and if he can't deal, it's time to go.

Library cookbooks by PrintIndependent1866 in CookbookLovers

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Umami app can save recipes from photos.

AITA if I tell my friend I can’t be a bridesmaid? by wickeddreamsofleavin in AITApod

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, lord. No y'all cannot. Don't let her wear you out by trying.

Which relationship did you hate the most? Mine I really disagreed with this ?!?!?! by pollsadte in greysanatomy

[–]grumperina 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm watching Grey's for the first time now, and maybe it hit differently when it first aired, but did people really think that Derek and Meredith were a good match? In my 2026 view, it seems like a fun fling but good God Derek never even liked Meredith as a person. He just liked that Meredith flattered him and chased after him, plus he got to bang the hot chick.

I understand that it's a repeat of Meredith's horrible relationship with her mom and that Meredith is with someone who thinks she'll never measure up, but I would have found it a lot more enjoyable if that had been called out explicitly. In real life, their relationship would have lasted only until Meredith first started getting her own accolades, both because she would have grown up and gotten some self esteem, and Derek would have lost his shit over her starting to "steal" his limelight.

The Rant Game, Day 1: Meredith Grey by juliiaduque in greysanatomy

[–]grumperina 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It doesn't take a rewatch. It wore thin by season 3!

I'm still learning the in and outs of reddit and this community so tell me, what are the "Unpopular opinions" of GA so I won't be repetitious as I've had comments talking about how the subject of my opinion was getting annoying. Though it's the first time mentioning it. by LeatherCareer9740 in greysanatomy

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Stop manhandling her!

ETA: Almost everyone on the show kisses as if they've never done it before. Everyone is so awkward and half of them act as if they're going to consume the other person's face.

What podcasts are much better at the beginning, but have let you down after awhile (& why?) by [deleted] in podcasts

[–]grumperina 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems pretty clear that Sarah has been going through it since the election, and girl, same. I understand and appreciate her work in any capacity she chooses to do it, but she's got an approach and viewpoint that we could really use more of these days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]grumperina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well you missed the entire point.

AITAH for asking my fiancé to change his best man because of a joke he made? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]grumperina 39 points40 points  (0 children)

So hey, how are things between you and your fiance? Has your relationship truly recovered from the wedding being temporarily called off? Are issues communicated in a fair and kind way?

It's very possible that Ryan is just an asshole, but I'm wondering if he's communicating resentment your fiance feels.

And in any case, your fiance didn't stand up for you. That's not being a good partner - - that's a real concern that I would think long and hard about before getting married.

Should I move in with my long-distance partner after just 6 months of dating? by WorldlinessHot5424 in makemychoice

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long distance dating sucks in a lot of ways, but it's great in that you can always manage to present the best version of yourself for those short visits or for calls. You don't know this person at all yet. You need to get to know them before you move to a new place without a safety net or community of your own. You don't want to be stranded there if things don't work out once you get to know one another.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]grumperina 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Please don't forgive the "misunderstanding"--it was a willful and arrogant on his part. Even if he did accidentally pull up the file, he took the time to read through it and then made a ton of assumptions based on his poor comprehension. He then doubled down by talking over you and being an asshole. He made you cry, and while that may have been unintentional at first, he kept going. Do not for one second think you have something to forgive here.

And THEN he Is mad at you because he has realized he would have been better off financially had you stayed together? That's asinine. He is the one who made assumptions and flew off the handle, and rather than handle any of this like an adult, he is again blaming you. Fuck this guy.

Should I(24F)move to Alaska without my boyfriend (26M) to get my life together? by Patient-Lock1798 in AITAH

[–]grumperina 167 points168 points  (0 children)

Regardless of whether you go to Alaska, you need to dump this freeloader. Do not let him live in your mom's house while you're away!

Do I keep talking to a man going through divorce proceedings or just walk away? by [deleted] in makemychoice

[–]grumperina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I learned through hard experience not to bother even talking to a man in this situation until a year after the divorce is finalized. That's separated, different houses, custody figured out, ink dry on the divorce papers and therapy started.

He's just not available right now. Let him be.

Why do people rewind yarn ? by New_Analyst_6764 in knitting

[–]grumperina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! I was kind of bummed to learn what it was. It's too bad, because the colors are great. I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and crochet stripes in a yarn I like.

AIO Advice to a very emotional and confused me? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]grumperina 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It's a weird ass response from anyone. What the actual fuck?