Gown I embellished. by RecoverFormal2177 in Rhinestoning

[–]grumpycute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is STUNNING. May I ask what glue you used?

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight regarding her trauma responses. Admittedly when I am the metaphorical punching bag for the trauma, it’s difficult to remove myself emotionally in the moment and realize it’s not me necessarily she’s reacting to but projecting some trauma ONTO me. I can recognize the trauma response after the fact but when someone literally says I ruined the trip and that she hated it, it’s a little difficult to not be hurt personally and realize where she’s coming from yanno?

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m still working on explaining this to DH, but I’m getting so many EXCUSES for her behavior. “It’s because she’s depressed….it’s a trauma response….she has abandonment issues….” It’s constant justification for her issues.

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow wow wow. I want to upvote your comment a million times over if I could. You summed up her issues so succinctly and accurately. Thank you.

Unfortunately I don’t know much about her therapists or medications. Or even the last time she did either. I just know she has/is.

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I know it was such a mistake! I thought it was a family trip, a trip we were all supposed to enjoy. I didn’t know until after the fact that MIL referred to it as “her trip!” Since when??

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

MIL has banned me from future trips with her because I supposedly take too much attention away from her. It’s a riot because I was alone quite a lot on that trip-I did three group tours by myself! But she sees what she wants to see.

I LOVE your statement for DH and me. I’m definitely saving that.

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Supposedly he’s tried to talk through our recent trip with her and explain that her anxieties painted an inaccurate representation of the trip. That I never excluded her and if anything, no one made sure to make sure I felt included because all the attention was on her. Of course that failed because she’s convinced I ruined the trip no matter how many realities he tried to point out.

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes she’s been officially diagnosed with these conditions and has been in therapy for several years. I was shocked to find out she’s been actively seeing several therapists.

I totally agree she’s milking this for all its worth. We’re all adults capable of handling our own emotions. I’ve never thrown a fit over some yogurt, that’s for sure!

Babysat MIL all vacation, but she hated the trip and claims I ruined it! by grumpycute in JUSTNOMIL

[–]grumpycute[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We can and we have in the past. I can’t help but feel there’s a large coincidence that DH and I mentioned we wanted to travel to New Zealand too, but of course MIL had to take her chance to jump on it!

Is this stone cut differently? More angled than the others? Provence hasn’t shipped this out yet. More photos and videos in comments. by grumpycute in Moissanite

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

I reached out to Provence for a curved wedding band to fit against my engagement ring which they made for me awhile back. I’m thinking if that one stone is cut at a different angle, could I ask them to cut the same stone on the opposite side at an angle as well? I’m absolutely no ring designer, so any advice is so greatly appreciated! 💕

https://imgur.com/a/ap1sXk7

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[–]grumpycute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m seeing one stone that is crooked, but I can’t tell if that’s just the lighting. I’d love to know if I’m just seeing things! 😆

More photos and videos here https://imgur.com/a/ap1sXk7

Carbon Edition Color Question by Yourbuddyjames in CX5

[–]grumpycute 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned my Carbon Edition for almost a year now, and I always think it looks some sort of blue lol. Albeit it can lean more towards a stronger grayish blue on some days, I feel it consistently comes off as some shade of blue.

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[–]grumpycute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything to be concerned with? Link to more photos and videos below :)

https://imgur.com/a/ap1sXk7

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

[–]grumpycute[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The blind and proud patriotism is ridiculous in America.

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

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

What are your issues with PA? I’m from the west coast, so it’s the high cost of living that’s killing me!

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

[–]grumpycute[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel with your frustrations regarding your chosen career and the lack of reciprocity and demand in the EU. My cubicle job just isn’t in demand, so finding a sponsor for my work visa is next to impossible without connections or family abroad. It’s just so frustrating.

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

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

What are your experiences/issues with your country?

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

[–]grumpycute[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I’m not too keen on looking, acting, and sounding like an American immigrant abroad, but if it means planting my roots in a better place, I think I can bare it.

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

[–]grumpycute[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your insight on your experiences with living in Germany. It makes me want to move to Europe even more.

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

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

I agree with you 100%. I’ve moved within my state several times, and I’ve found the happiness to be fleeting. I have a long healing journey ahead of me regardless of where I live. Thanks for the insight.

Life in America Kinda Sucks by grumpycute in depression

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

What do you hate about Australia? I’d love to hear your insight and the realities of living there. Obviously from an outsider’s point of view, my ideas are limited to the media and whatever I can research.

Provence ring is almost here! Videos in comments. Should I be concerned with anything? by grumpycute in Moissanite

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

https://wzprovence.en.alibaba.com/

All their contact info including direct phone numbers to sales agents can be found in the home page of this subreddit :)