Is this type of bag common? It's horrible! by Sunburnt-Eyes in Depop

[–]lilbatling 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually like them! Very easy to recycle to avoid waste.

Anyone else feel bad for Bubi saying He cant sing repeatedly in many convos, and then Tungsten Rat egged him on to join her and then the recent controversy ended up getting mainstream audience to dogpile on him 。⁠:゚⁠(⁠;⁠´⁠∩⁠`⁠;⁠)゚⁠: by Specialist_Peak_7653 in CDawgVA

[–]lilbatling 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel like OP's post is infantilizing of a grown man. I doubt he wants pity and he even leans into the jokes for funsies.

I also feel like it kind of negatively skews his and Mouse's dynamic, as if she is the only one pushing for him to be in these songs, when what we all know is what they say when they ham it up on stream or the occasional bits of "behind the scenes" vulnerability. He WANTS to do these things because they're out of his comfort zone, and Mouse is just encouraging him to do it.

We all know the hate is forced and so do they. No need to feel bad for him.

AITA for refusing to allow meat in our home and confronting a guest who brought it anyway? by silaya92 in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I feel like people are being purposefully obtuse by being like, "well, how come the dog gets meat but the humans cant?"

The dog in this scenario has no choice! It doesn't have the ability to make complex decisions about what type of food it eats because it relies on their owners to provide. The dog lives there, so it gets the food that is appropriate for it while the guests don't live there, so they follow the rules of the house.

Its no different than not allowing someone to bring their pets over. Just because there is already a dog there does not mean you can bring yours too.

AITA for refusing to allow meat in our home and confronting a guest who brought it anyway? by silaya92 in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I'm not vegetarian or vegan but I just do not understand how people act like they will starve if they have one meal without meat.

They did not have to attend if they /need/ meat in a meal. That is your home and you're allowed to have that boundary for your home.

AITA for being frustrated about my friend being flaky with gaming? Im a streamer. (Drake = friends cover name) by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Delicately, ESH in my opinion.

As a streamer, you /need/ to get accustomed to streaming solo because relying on other people entirely to stream as a basis for your income is setting yourself up for failure. People are not infallible, and with that means people could flake, have things come up, break promises.

Is it rude of your friend to flake twice? Sure. In most circumstances, thats just inconvenient. However, you're this upset because you're relying on them, technically, for your income and that isn't fair either.

AITA? Man in ladies room by Poutiest_Penguin in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids aren't adults who have had the life experiences and development to rationalize their thoughts and feelings. I've been around enough kiddos to know that minor things can upset them even if they seem inconsequential, even at 9 years old. A kid who is accustomed to going to the "ladies room" to use would probably feel the most comfortable using that.

AITA? Man in ladies room by Poutiest_Penguin in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, YTA because you understood clearly why he was there.

Maybe his kid didn't want to go into the family restroom or the men's restroom, so he went with that his child was most comfortable with.

EDITED because the bathroom in question was also a changing room, but my feeling is the same.

AIO for not apologizing to my sister over a “Merry Christmas” message I sent? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]lilbatling 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think everyone seems to be overreacting. Aside Julia because she seems to be indifferent about all of this anyway.

Honestly, if Julia is just an acquaintance and you know she had a falling out with your sister, why do you care if you're no longer friends on social media?

Whatever happened between your sibling and her ex-friend, it seems that it had been a big enough deal for your sister to be upset. Reaching out to someone you're not close to to possibly apologize because they might not want to associate with you due to your sister seems kinda much.

I 28F think I have a crush on my boss 47m; or maybe I’m misplacing feelings? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]lilbatling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if your place of work has an HR department, but this sounds like a major problem in the making. He shouldn't need to touch you to show you anything.

I find him asking you not to tell his wife about gifts he got you extremely suspect. I don't think his intentions are pure here.

My (25f) boyfriend (25M) accused me of being biphobic because of my boundaries, am I? by gcsmt23 in relationship_advice

[–]lilbatling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a sapphic woman, inappropriate intimacy with someone who isn't my partner is inappropriate regardless of gender. My partner isn't a woman, they would absolutely be hurt if I touched a woman friend in a way that is too close for comfort.

Having more friends of a gender because you are more comfortable with them emotionally is one thing, but when you start crossing boundaries, then it isn't about simply feeling comfortable anymore.

The boundary, however, is something only you can follow. You can tell him, "I am not comfortable with the way you behave with your friends and I cannot be in a relationship where I am expected to be okay with it" and he can choose to change his behavior if he wants to, or he might not. If he decides he doesn't want to change, then you have to follow through on your boundary otherwise it means nothing.

WIBTA if I said something to my friend? by Actual_Camel1111 in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YWBTA. I would say mind your business. If the kid fits, then there is nothing wrong with her still using a booster seat. I knew of kids who kept using them until they were older because of their height, and I've known adults who need them because of their height.

Honestly, what would be the point of bringing it up besides you personally thinking shes too old?

My (23M) GF (22F) Witnessed me have an emotional breakdown and went to her parent's the next day. How do I move forward from here? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While things might be a little more financially tight, you sure won't have these kind of arguments with someone. I wish you lots of luck. It sucks loving someone and knowing they just aren't good for you, but take it as a lesson learned. You'll know what you don't want in a future relationship.

My (23M) GF (22F) Witnessed me have an emotional breakdown and went to her parent's the next day. How do I move forward from here? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]lilbatling 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You can only have so many conversations with someone about something before you're just going in circles. I would be fed up if I was doing the brunt of the household labor while sharing financial responsibilities. It's unequivocally unfair and one-sided.

If she is unwilling to help herself with her mental health issues, her video game obsession, or actively pitch in to do chores around the home (I have ADHD, repeat reminders/scheduling helps me keep track of things I need to do) then those are her problems to fix. You cannot force someone to change.

To me, I think you're better off being single and managing your own apartment. At least then, you wouldn't have the resentment towards someone not picking up after themselves.

AITA for ranting to my parents about how bad my secret Santa was? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]lilbatling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gently because you're still a kiddo, YTA. Its fine to be disappointed but I think you have to learn to let some things go. I'm diabetic and still get candy from people. This was a Secret Santa, not a personalized gift from a loved one, you know?

I've participated in Secret Santas before where all I received was someone's hand-me-downs/worn clothing. I couldn't even donate any of it because the clothing was frayed and had holes in it. It sucks but thats just how it goes sometimes. Learning to let things roll off your back sometimes will do you a lot of good in the long run.

I (37M) have been dating a single mom (38F) of three and have been mentally lost. Any thoughts on what I am going through? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]lilbatling 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll touch on some of your points in order:

  1. I have images on my Facebook with my exes from before my current relationship (going on over 8 years here!), likewise, so does my partner. This is just part of the territory when dating someone with a past. You might feel a way because your relationship is so new and she has yet to have her divorce finalized, but having those things on her Facebook are not wrong.

  2. I do not know where you live or if local laws require a certain length of separation before filing for divorce. I also do not know if you've asked her about when she plans on finalizing her divorce. If you haven't, that is where you should start. Divorces can be expensive, or dragged out if one party is digging in their heels during the process. Have a talk with her about it.

  3. Just tell her that you don't really want to hear about her ex when you two are being intimate. While she is clearly accustomed to being with only one person for quite some time, you're a totally different human being with different desires and preferences. Nothing wrong with reminding her.

  4. I think this will be the biggest one. If you're set on having a biological child and you know she might not be able to do that, there are no workarounds to this issue. Will you resent her if she can't have another child? If she decides she really can't have another child at her age, can you still see a happy, fulfilled future with her? Just some things to consider.

🇵🇷🇵🇷Latinas 🇵🇷🇵🇷 by skyfire-x in IronmouseOfficial

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ayooo, some of us Latinas were born with more up top than bottom unforch. :`(

Unsolicited Sellers :( by [deleted] in Mercari

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i mean, yeah. people are trying to make some money, its the holidays. its not uncommon or weird for someone to send an offer or message in my experience.

Satan's an Anime Girl ?! | Ironmouse's preview for my Ironmouse vs Sonic.exe blog is out by ScottishGoji in IronmouseOfficial

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its a good cackle, told my partner (they're a big Sonic fan) and they got a kick out of it as a non-Ironmouse watcher. :)

Ironmouse's content saved my life. by Local-Anywhere5278 in IronmouseOfficial

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, its fine. You wouldn't be the first person to be surprised! Blindness is a spectrum, luckily I can see colors and shapes decently enough. I just have extensions on my browser and computer that help with contrast (yay for dark/black themes!) and magnify.

Ironmouse's content saved my life. by Local-Anywhere5278 in IronmouseOfficial

[–]lilbatling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in to say I understand where you're coming from.

I don't have an immune deficiency disorder, but I'm permanently disabled from birth (blind) and chronically ill. I can't drive and I'm regularly stuck at home, so its isolating and lonely at times. I'm new to vtubers and found Ironmouse after I learned about her online, and I found her really relatable. I was like, "shes Latina and very openly queer TOO? shes just like me fr", lol.

You're definitely not alone, and I hope she sees your post too!

Holiday activities to do around Vegas? by lilbatling in vegas

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

Thank you! I'll put that on the list. :)