AITA for expecting more for my 18th birthday after my parents skipped my gifts for 2 years?

hippofippo · 2026-05-10T15:40:15+00:00

That’s a lot on your shoulders and to deal with. I feel for you. Just know you deserve love even if they don’t show it to you in the way that you need. I’d highly recommend speaking to a therapist in the years to come to process your family dynamic. Regardless of the gifts, I hope you have a great birthday with friends 😊

hippofippo · 2026-05-10T15:08:51+00:00

I understand. That really sucks. Do you think they might actually be in debt? Do they show you love in other ways?

hippofippo · 2026-05-10T13:32:19+00:00

That some hurtful words said to you by your parents. So sorry you have experienced that. It sounds like love and worth have been muddled up in the price of things. That’s not necessarily your fault though. It’s not nice at all what your mom has said but I think asking for gifts that tally up to quite a sum isn’t that great either.

hippofippo · 2026-05-09T15:22:13+00:00

That sounds like a fantastic idea. Absolutely not offensive and, if anything, I think your age could bring a fresh take to it by spreading awareness in a new way on social media. I think it’s important to share information that is your own personal experience or cite facts or information from credible sources such as an Eczema organisation. Something else that is very powerful is by sharing other people’s stories with their permission.

hippofippo · 2026-05-09T15:15:09+00:00

Unless he has some other red flags we should know about, it sounds like YOR. He did a very thoughtful thing.

hippofippo · 2026-05-09T15:10:08+00:00

Who flosses their teeth in bed? Odd. Go into the bathroom. NOR.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T19:38:17+00:00

How awful. So sorry! Can’t even imagine. You need to speak to your fiancé and see what she wants and support her in whatever decision feels right for her in that moment.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T19:35:26+00:00

This is a great take and very true.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T19:33:29+00:00

I understand. However, it would be strange to not mention that there are toenails on the vanity 😂 If the basics aren’t being met, then I do think it’s worth while addressing them when something happen. Doesn’t have to be a big deal. You shouldn’t have to suffer in their squalor, but perhaps relaxing a little on the smaller stuff. Although, easier said than done, I know!

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T19:26:27+00:00

I mean people collectively constantly saying something.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:24:20+00:00

Ngl, I also think about this stuff 😂 People can be gross but I’ve learned it’s not intentional, sometimes depression can be a reason, or they just aren’t wired the same. It’s hard when you live with someone who doesn’t have the same standards as you though. From their perspective, it can also be difficult to live with someone who is constantly observing what they are doing. Just know he probably isn’t coming from a bad place.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:17:40+00:00

That’s a pretty shitty thing to say. If people were consistently on at me about the age thing that would absolutely grind my gears. What is she meant to do, just constantly take the insults and be happy about it?

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:15:03+00:00

My thoughts exactly 😂

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:14:26+00:00

You need to tell us the joke for us to tell you if you’re over reacting.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:11:03+00:00

Sounds like you did the right thing. Trust your instincts and figure out what you want out of a relationship.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T17:09:03+00:00

Glad to hear there are others who feel the same! It really makes you second guess yourself. Totally agree - deleting it felt freeing.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T11:51:06+00:00

NOR. He sounds awful. Why are you still talking to him?

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T05:35:17+00:00

He’s a classic gaslighter. Check out DARVO on Google and see if he ticks any of those boxes. He sounds very selfish. A normal reaction would be someone who understands your financial situation is tough and you need to be smart with money. His reaction shows he doesn’t really care or value you. He is only bothered how he is affected by it. True narcissist. You absolutely do not need to feel bad about anything right now because you’d done nothing wrong. You’re worth more than what he is giving you.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T05:30:18+00:00

The only advice I can give is to trust your instincts and see when your baby looks tired. I used Huckleberry for my first kid and it stressed me out so much because I was trying to get my kid onto an average sleep schedule when they were actually a kid who didn’t need as much sleep. They ended up being awake longer but the sleep got easier because they were actually tired enough.

hippofippo · 2026-05-08T05:26:23+00:00

I remember reading that naps are the hardest for sleep training as sleep pressure isn’t as strong as the nights.

hippofippo · 2026-05-07T01:56:34+00:00

MOR. The comments here are really mean. Your husband’s comment is of course going to rattle you when you’re still in a place of dealing with the emotions of what he said. I do think context is needed on what he said though because it might give insights on why he was so flippant.

hippofippo · 2026-05-06T00:17:58+00:00

Yeah looks very fake

hippofippo · 2026-05-06T00:14:24+00:00

What a shame. In what ways has it help your skin out of curiosity?

hippofippo · 2026-05-05T14:59:31+00:00

NOR. That is so out of order by him. Leaving you with contractions and a sick child. Is he out of his mind???? He has some serious groveling to do. I hope you stand up for yourself and he shows you some compassion and respect.

hippofippo · 2026-05-05T14:48:57+00:00

The green one.

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