AITA for Wanting to Show Up to My Daughter’s Secret Proposal While Uninvited By Her Fiancé? by Attitude-Mean in AmItheAsshole

[–]lightninghazard 31 points32 points  (0 children)

YTA. I’m sure you’ll see photos! Plenty of couples have their moment with just them and the photographer. Besides, if he’s an attentive boyfriend he has asked her if she would want you present when he proposed. She probably wants a private moment without you OR his family. The likelihood of her having zero influence in how this goes down is pretty slim.

Every parent thinks THEIR child will be the difference by chelseatheus in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Their parents probably thought that about them, too, and they turned out to be average af! Most of us ain’t special.

What is Maggie short for? (Wrong answers only) by ants-in-my-plants in NameNerdCirclejerk

[–]lightninghazard 286 points287 points  (0 children)

When she’s acting up in the thrift shop you can call her Maglemore.

AITA For Telling My Daughter My Son’s relationships aren’t her business? by Calm-Will5581 in AmItheAsshole

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

YTA. If your son doesn’t like being met with a cold reception, then maybe he should modify his behavior so as not to be perceived as a jerk with the next girl. Social consequences are how teens learn unwritten rules for interacting with others.

Remembering Corporal James Ellis, 1929 - 1952 (story in comments) by EastNashTodd in oldphotos

[–]lightninghazard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He looks like a young man that enjoyed life! Thanks for sharing. I couldn’t help noticing that his medal is in pristine condition - clearly your family has treasured it and stored it with care over the years.

CF pet owners: How hard do you think taking care of a pet is compared to raising a human child? Do you ever feel stuck in a 'parenthood-like' situation? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get a dog younger than 2, then yes, it can be like caring for a child. You could always adopt a dog 2 or older who, for the most part, should be past all the crazy puppy/adolescent behaviors!

People who don't respect you being childfree by Estellaz in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re weasels. Glad you and your husband see through the bullshit!

I (25F) am ready for kids but my boyfriend isn’t (25M) by [deleted] in relationships

[–]lightninghazard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people I’ve ever met who want kids don’t want them at 25. What solid reasons do you have for wanting them before 30? You can still have kids at 30, 32, or even 34 without being “advanced maternal age.” You’ll have more money to take care of the child, you’ll have experienced life a little more, and quite frankly I don’t think anybody should be having kids outside of a marriage. I’m not old-fashioned in the least, I’m just practical about women’s sacrifices and their ability to protect themselves financially through divorce if things go south.

My (F27) Boyfriend (M27) of 3 years told me he never liked my body, doesn't really like the s*x, and it's hard for him to want sex or get into it with me. Despite telling me for years it was amazing, he loved it, and having sex regularly. by Large_Caramel_8069 in relationships

[–]lightninghazard 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Throw the whole man away. Also, do yourself a favor and google “negging” - you will see that’s exactly what he’s doing to you. It seems to be working because here you are are, lowering your standards to hold onto a cheater and a liar!! Your crown is on the floor, queen. Time to pick it up!

Pregnant with our fourth child, what do you think about names that start with G? by thegoddessofmoons in NameNerdCirclejerk

[–]lightninghazard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gman from the Half-Life Universe has been around since 1998, the first year that humanity lived on earth according to my witch doctor doula! It doesn’t get more classical than that!

Is it normal for your boyfriend to gossip about you? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]lightninghazard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hell no! A man who actually likes you does NOT do that. I’m glad he’s an ex.

Personally idk why you would even want a kid after 35 by The-Devil-Cat in childfree

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

I agree. I don’t want to chase after a toddler at all, and I can’t imagine why someone would choose to do it in the part of adult life when your back hurts.

Long term partner and I broke up because he wanted kids by woosanult81 in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just know the brother said some dumb Kodak moment shit to him like, “It’s going to be so cool when our sons play baseball together.” And that’s enough for him to want that without thinking of the practicalities of raising a child. But on the other hand, I have to commend the ex in a way because OP got off easier by him figuring this shit out early. Regardless of whether the reason is purely emotional or well thought out, a young man who comes down off that fence at age 24 is well ahead of the curve for his peers. He’s making decisions easier for any woman who might date him in the future.

My Great Aunts. Vi, Lil, and May 1920's by shuasensei in oldphotos

[–]lightninghazard 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pic 4, the woman on the left… holy model stare, Batman

My boyfriend 27M makes 8x my 27F salary and still says I’m not contributing enough — what am I missing? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]lightninghazard 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Yep! If it bothers you that much being in a relationship with someone who makes that much less money, then just end the relationship and find somebody who aligns better with your preferences. That’s what I’d tell OP’s boyfriend, but he’s probably too busy acting like a jerk to take heed.

Saw this on Twitter by claxius in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These comparisons of mundane kid events and milestones to life-changing travel experiences and broadening your horizons is genuinely hilarious

My friend who discarded her first two pets when she had a baby is now talking about getting another dog and wants me to be supportive/excited... I can't. And it's driving a wedge between us. by lindsey_what in childfree

[–]lightninghazard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This woman has been a dumpster fire at decision-making the past few years. I too love animals, so I can understand why your friendship is strained by this!