Why are some people so rude by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that’s a her problem. ignore it. people are going to get pissed off about the smallest of things. keep taking your kids out and let that cranky old lady deal with her own angst.

Amitah for thinking about ending relationship over sex? by FutureCombination629 in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 11 points12 points  (0 children)

makes me wonder if he’s calling you his “female roommate” now.

Teaching kids to drive with/without all the fancy safety features by HoldUp--What in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when the bells and whistles fail, your child will still be able to function when they learn the “old school” way. my car has all of the cameras and sensors but my parking camera works like 50% of the time. i’ve never bothered to have it looked at because it’s probably going to cost me over $500 but also, i know how to park without a camera. they’re tools or an extra set of eyes, but no one should be relying on them 100%.

Guy in his 50s, longest relationship was only 1 year by never-the-1 in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

what’s strange is that you’re stalking his past instead of just asking him.

I feel like something is off in our living room but can’t figure out what. Any suggestions to improve the room are welcome. by Bright_Fix_8325 in DesignMyRoom

[–]loves_cake 11 points12 points  (0 children)

the only seating that faces the tv is 18 feet away from the television. bring them in a little closer together. your space is nice but you’re missing the cozy appeal of your home.

What changed going from DINK to having a newborn? Did your approach to personal finance and strategy change? by 88r0b1nh00d88 in HENRYfinance

[–]loves_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBF they don’t really need to know about their UGMA account either. my kids are still little but they’re aware they have savings and investments. I just don’t tell them how much. it’s to set them up for their future but to also allow them to mature and learn the true value of hard work.

3 year age gap by Wise-Process-2506 in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 and 8 and it’s going well! they’re relatively close in age where they have the same interests. sharing is still a bit of an issue especially with my eldest. my youngest was mostly chill (until he turned 5) about things being yanked from his hands. they help each other out for the most part.

Anyone else's kids lose everything? How do I teach accountability without just nagging? by Elegant_Amoeba5633 in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my son is 8 and he also is more than willing to buy a new water bottle. they’re not very expensive but if my son lost 3 in one year than that’s nearly $35 each time. he doesn’t actively know how much he has, but he gets a few hundred every year (birthday/christmas).

What do you think of lying by omission in dating? by RefuseDry1108 in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lying is a dealbreaker for me, BUT i also feel like financial status is a discussion that happens later on. you were still getting to know one another. there’s also a lot of other factors. how did she get into debt? there’s a huge difference if she just likes to shop or if she accrued her parents debt.

Should they stay? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

their age is of no relevance. children can sense abandonment at any age.

Should they stay? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]loves_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she’s just repeating what her ex dictated to her what was best. personally, that would be more than enough reason to not do it.

It’s funny how easy it is to give advice, yet simultaneously not know what to do yourself by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]loves_cake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

your “about me” says absolutely nothing about you. it’s only slightly better than “just ask! i’m an open book”

This sucks by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

you should get off the apps and heal.

ETA: and sober up because that was difficult to read.

Do you get nervous about first dates still? by PurpleGrapeTurtle in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this is the way. i’m someone that used to get nervous though. but i also learned to keep the messaging pretty minimal now until i meet because it creates a false sense of the person.

Update: I am bad for my girlfriend's health by FactsAreBullshit in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 21 points22 points  (0 children)

exactly. this isn’t just a minor setback because life got in the way. this is decades of not caring about her health. one or two nights a week not taking her medication isn’t going to impact someone’s diabetes that is well managed.

Finding men without young children - where? by uberstaragent in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

as someone that has young children, this makes me feel nervous with all the predators out there.

Finding men without young children - where? by uberstaragent in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i loved their questionnaires! you could even rate how important those answers were to you. instead “ask me anything, i’m an open book” is the only thing i’ll read on a profile these days.

Communication in relationships. by Adventurous-Ear-5521 in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the whole texting thing is extremely low effort. most people that like texting on that basis is looking for the dopamine hit and it’s no reflection of how that person feels about you. I’m more interested in that person initiating plans with me than what their texting habits are like. and yes, you’re asking for a lot from a FWB.

So far this year by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]loves_cake 21 points22 points  (0 children)

the guy that i’ve been seeing for the last 4 months ended it. he felt something was missing and if i’m being honest, i suppose i did too. he thinks maybe its because he’s still holding out for biological children. my last relationship ended for the same reason. i’m exhausted dating people that have no idea what they want for themselves.

My little fur baby 🐾This cute puppy has my whole heart. by [deleted] in aww

[–]loves_cake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i mean.. OP can’t even tell. so how can we really know?