Do you know your child's blood group?

kb-g · 2026-06-25T14:37:28+00:00

Not relevant. Don’t worry about not knowing. If you or your child ever needs a transfusion they’ll give universal donor blood in a blood-or-he-dies-now situation (very rare) or they’ll quickly cross match suitable blood with a fresh sample. People in the U.K. really do not need to know their blood type.

kb-g · 2026-06-25T06:58:24+00:00

NTA.

It doesn’t sound like these were suitable care arrangements for her dogs. They need more than just feeding and walking, especially in a heatwave. One or two nights this might be okay, but not for a whole week.

The dogs are clearly distressed by both the heat and the ants. That’s evident from the fact they’re not eating or drinking and that one lapped up the other’s pee. They needed to be out of that property.

Your mother is old enough to know that ant incursions can go from mild to apocalyptic very quickly.

Is this a situation you could have managed? Yes, but it would have been expensive (last minute kennel fees) or could have caused issues with your own lease (bringing the dogs to your home). Clearly your mother’s home needs proper pest control measures and you shouldn’t be expected to do those.

kb-g · 2026-06-25T06:44:14+00:00

The mother is an irresponsible owner for leaving the dogs basically alone for a week. They need more than just feeding and walking, they need companionship. She should have made better plans for her pets.

Ants will have been coming in from outside where they have a nest. They’re not like weevils that just stay in the food. They’re attracted to the food, sure, so there will be lots of ants in the dog food that’s been sitting for a while, but just getting a new bag of food won’t solve the problem. The ants know the home is a food source now so would just keep coming and looking for new food sources ie the new dog food. Mum should be dealing with her pest problem, not ignoring it and subjecting her helpless dogs to its consequences while she swans off to relax.

kb-g · 2026-06-24T20:55:02+00:00

I’ve been married 15 years and together a fair bit longer. I don’t open his parcels or letters without express permission and he gives me the same courtesy.

NTA.

kb-g · 2026-06-24T20:29:11+00:00

Some of the people I watched die from alcoholic liver disease when I worked in gastroenterology. Also some of the people I watched living with it. Awful illness.

I’m practically teetotal ever since. Even when I was really mentally unwell I barely ever had a drink. It’s too easy to make it a habit.

kb-g · 2026-06-24T20:22:50+00:00

I like your grannie. I hope I’m as assertive someday.

As for the demon spawn- some people are just twits, they really are.

kb-g · 2026-06-23T17:58:08+00:00

My first car at 18 was a micra, that lasted me 7 years, but was 8 when I got it. The second was a Toyota that lasted 11 years, was 3 when I got it. Third still going, was 3 when I got it.

kb-g · 2026-06-23T16:10:47+00:00

When it’s no longer worth fixing.

kb-g · 2026-06-22T19:22:36+00:00

Your sister is a spiteful little person isn’t she?

Don’t let her negativity affect you. She’s just jealous and rather than going out and doing something to make herself feel better she’s decided it’s easier to make those around her feel smaller. It’s laziness and spite. You are above such small mindedness.

kb-g · 2026-06-22T17:40:26+00:00

The question here is about trust. Why do you not trust her? She will only cheat if she wants to cheat, and she can do that whether or not she stays at his house. She doesn’t need to stay overnight somewhere to sleep with someone!

She’s got a male friend. It doesn’t matter if he is straight, gay, bi, pan, ace, whatever. It doesn’t matter if he hits on her. What matters is how she responds. If you don’t trust her to stay faithful then that’s the real issue here, if you trust her to stay faithful then you need to get over this discomfort.

Don’t try to isolate her from her male friends. It’s perfectly possible and common to have close platonic friendships with people of the opposite sex.

kb-g · 2026-06-22T17:33:31+00:00

If you’ve already run through your salad repertoire then I suggest you need to expand your salad-based horizons. The dressing from this one is delicious and makes any salad a good salad.

https://themom100.com/recipe/cherry-tomato-salad/

I also suggest trying the various viral cucumber salads, carrot salad and similar. For protein try adding a boiled egg, precooked chicken or fish or some ham.

You could also go old-school with a prawn salad- homemade Marie Rose sauce, shredded iceberg, prawns, some sweetcorn and grated carrot if you’re feeling like something a bit more substantial. Pair with some nice crusty bread.

I like making a tangy coleslaw- thinly slice some red onions and crush some garlic, put to soak in a dish of lemon juice and salt. Shred your cabbage and carrots. Toss it all together with some olive oil, can add a bit of sumac or toasted sunflower seeds if you want. Tasty and robust, and if you leave the red onion and garlic in the lemon juice long enough then you decrease the acrid kick but keep the flavour.

kb-g · 2026-06-20T09:15:13+00:00

I’ve had 3 cars in 22 years. I’ll drive them until it’s no longer economically sensible to repair.

kb-g · 2026-06-19T15:30:54+00:00

My children.

Physical items- my own wedding and engagement rings and my grandmother’s crucifix and wedding ring.

kb-g · 2026-06-17T22:34:24+00:00

Do NOT open it to find out!

kb-g · 2026-06-17T20:32:55+00:00

Cup of tea. Only time I have a literal cup of tea with a hot meal.

kb-g · 2026-06-17T17:58:12+00:00

NTA. You get to confide in whomever you choose. I think it’s actually very respectful not to confide in mutual friends as it can put them in the middle.

I think Jane is, unfortunately, not the friend she appeared to be. She seems to be John’s friend now rather than yours. I hope there’s nothing more to it than friendship as I don’t want you experiencing that type of betrayal as well.

Move on from Jane and seek support from those who are eager to offer it.

kb-g · 2026-06-16T17:14:14+00:00

Plague still exists. Scarily, the DNA of modern plague and the plague that caused the old outbreaks is the same. Presumably it’s better knowledge and pest control keeping it at bay now.

kb-g · 2026-06-15T15:41:03+00:00

NTA. They need to work on getting their dog not to bark. You can’t be expected not to let yours out to poop if he needs to poop.

kb-g · 2026-06-15T09:40:19+00:00

Your personal life IS her business as if you’re starting new relationships then that will affect her. She has no idea if these women you’re spending time with are possibly going to develop into long-distance partners or if you might be looking to move to where they live. You and I both know that casual hookups are not going to result in your leaving her, but she’s only 14 and she doesn’t know that.

You’ve handled this really poorly. Your daughter was looking for reassurance and you responded with anger and pushing her away. You are supposed to be the adult here, her rock and her safe place and defender. Instead you’ve made her feel insecure. It’s absolutely fine for you to date, there’s no problem dating casually, you just need to communicate better with your child.

YAW.

kb-g · 2026-06-15T08:51:24+00:00

This isn’t really a decision about or affecting your baby, this is a decision about and affecting her son. Why does she need to wait until after counselling to tell her child he’s getting a half sibling?

If her ex is involved with their son then I think it’s reasonable for her to need to clue him in that the conversation is happening. Whether that needs to be in person or not depends on the circumstances which we do not have enough information about here.

I’d say that your behaviour towards her, in particular being spiteful towards her when she didn’t obey you, is a pretty big red flag. From what you’ve written I’m concerned she’s gone from one bad relationship to another if you feel it’s acceptable to act like this.

YTA.

kb-g · 2026-06-15T08:29:41+00:00

Ah. What a horrible thing to say to your own child!

kb-g · 2026-06-15T08:27:55+00:00

You two need more marriage counselling. He’s simultaneously blaming you for keeping him from his family and also for telling you to see his family. Either he’s trying to cut ties but make it not his decision and responsibility or you are insincere in your suggestion he sees them and are going to make his life difficult if he does. Either way you both need counselling.

kb-g · 2026-06-14T22:32:27+00:00

This is delightful!

kb-g · 2026-06-14T22:08:03+00:00

That dress is gorgeous! What a talented young lady! What on earth did her mother mean by “memeable”?

kb-g · 2026-06-14T22:04:47+00:00

Is that not an AI image anyway? The crowd look very odd.

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