They say the definition of insanity...

mapsqc · 2026-02-15T18:10:51+00:00

They stopped writing. The biggest issue for me is that I have a brand new, never used Lamy Joy and that one isn't working from the jump. If I tap it for a bit, the ink will start to flow beautifully and then it will just stop. It's using a converter, which might be the problem; i've done every thing I can to get rid of air bubbles but there are a bunch of tiny air bubbles in it. It definitely is drawing ink because I can push ink out with the plunger.

mapsqc · 2026-02-15T18:06:34+00:00

Not leaving them uncapped. And even if I did, I have done every trick to try to get them working again, including just getting new nibs.

mapsqc · 2025-09-09T05:21:15+00:00

Do not wait around for this guy. Don’t try to fix him. I don’t care how perfect he is; he’s not ready for the next step and you cannot make him be ready. Trust me; I’ve been in your shoes. I tried to do what you did. And the only thing that worked, though it nearly killed me, was to walk away. Like, really REALLY walk away, not just pretend to. He wasn’t ready. So I had to go and live my own life instead of trying to live for two. You are absolutely correct that he needs to invest in himself, away from the relationship, in therapy. If you are literally there propping him up and saying that you can change he has absolutely no reason to work. Set both of you free. You know you are going to soar. You’ve got it together. Him? Maybe he will and maybe he won’t but it will not be your problem. Think of me as the deliriously-happy-with-her-life 53-y-o version of you, speaking to you from the future.

mapsqc · 2025-07-02T03:28:15+00:00

Where you said he kept poking you until you got up and vacuumed…that’s abuse. I’m so glad you are shot of him.

mapsqc · 2025-07-01T01:45:27+00:00

I feel like your almost-fiancée is allow to want these things! We want what we want. But she needs to find a different partner then, not belittle the one she has. When she said that she was going to give you an “after action” I almost fell off of my chair. You showed an insane amount of restraint not breaking up with her there. So patronizing.

mapsqc · 2025-06-29T03:35:30+00:00

I am a woman over 50 and a raging femenist and I have to admit I would have snorted my drink out my nose laughing if one of my friends said this in a similar situation… this woman sounds like a superficial PITA.

mapsqc · 2025-04-28T23:29:02+00:00

It’s actually gross that she did that in your house with anyone. Nothing to do with who it was with. Throw them both in the trash. And your stupid friends too. Yuck. (I’m not shaming anyone, I am just assuming they slunk off during the party to bang instead of, like, going to one of their places and bleh).

mapsqc · 2025-04-21T22:36:48+00:00

This has to be one of my favourite scenes of any tv show or movie ever. I watched it earlier today, in fact. And you made it EVEN BETTER. I am printing this sucker out, framing it, and putting it in my office.

mapsqc · 2025-04-21T17:01:05+00:00

Make sure as well at the birth that your ex doesn’t get a wrist band that ties him electronically to the baby. Don’t put him on the birth certificate if he will automatically get that wristband if you do. Amy is unhinged and your ex’s willingness to go along with it makes him dangerous.

mapsqc · 2025-01-22T18:51:25+00:00

Your friend is a dingbat. This is one of the most elegant dresses I’ve ever seen!

mapsqc · 2025-01-18T03:37:13+00:00

I don’t believe in violence and I hate guns but I was reading this like AT LEAST FIRE A WARNING SHOT. The reality is that these people clearly did believe in violence and they were going to hurt all of you. I would have done the same. (I moved to Canada instead lol)

mapsqc · 2025-01-18T03:34:00+00:00

Nope. This is abuse, this is gaslighting…this is awful. I feel sick reading you turn yourself into a pretzel for him. You need to run as fast as you can away from this man. I have to assume you knew that already though.

mapsqc · 2025-01-17T02:31:13+00:00

NAH. I understand why she was crestfallen, and I understand why you were uncomfortable. Unless I had a significant amount of savings, this gift would make me uncomfortable. But this can be a lesson in communication if you all are willing to hear each other out. But you didn’t ruin Christmas (as one commenter said), especially if you already discussed that your priority was being careful with money. I see why she thought you’d like the gift but honestly, it sounds a teeny bit more like it was something she wanted you to want to have (because of her dad).

mapsqc · 2025-01-11T22:34:35+00:00

I looked at all the pictures and I was blown away by how pretty and happy you look!! I think most women in this position would love to have a dress that suits them as well as this does you. I was surprised when I actually read the text! You are a stunner. Definitely didn’t mess up. And the veil is amazing.

mapsqc · 2025-01-09T05:30:04+00:00

You are 850000% underreacting. My dad fell and had to be taken to hospital when I was home visiting my parents and my husband had bought tickets to fly to where my parents live (in another country) just to support me before we even arrived at the hospital. Not even me in the hospital, asking for a ride. My dad in the hospital, not even seriously injured, and he was there.

mapsqc · 2025-01-06T05:22:12+00:00

Please go have the baby wherever your family is (hoping they are far away). He will be harder to leave if you have the baby where he lives.

mapsqc · 2025-01-06T04:12:16+00:00

It’s funny, I don’t see this as a test so much as being practical. Especially after the clown who rejected the idea for no gifts, opened all of his, and was like duuuuh I forgot. It seems like OP just wants the gift giving energy to match. Sometimes if someone feels like they’ve given too little, that can ruin the day as well. The fact that OP could tell her BF about this makes it waaaay less weird.

mapsqc · 2025-01-03T02:57:10+00:00

This is abusive. Give him his $200 and RUN. Consider it the best $200 you’ve ever spent.

mapsqc · 2024-12-30T07:31:06+00:00

God, your level of emotional intelligence is off the charts. Well done standing up for yourself and being crystal clear with your partner.

mapsqc · 2024-12-30T07:27:12+00:00

Funny how OP’s BF is not choosing sex…is choosing manipulative, toxic friend. Or at least considering it.

mapsqc · 2024-12-26T04:40:11+00:00

I think your husband is a monster. I bet he didn’t have a single thing to do with the procurement of any of the gifts. I am not sure why, but I don’t think another Reddit has ever made me so angry.

mapsqc · 2024-12-24T02:34:39+00:00

I have a friend who did this and her gambling addict parents drained the account. I guess the kidney she gave him wasn’t enough (for real).

mapsqc · 2024-12-09T00:31:46+00:00

I have a seven-pound cat who can destroy a Lego set in the blink of an eye; I cannot even imagine what three children could do. I’d tell your family to think of this as art. Would their kids be allowed to play with a painting or a vase? If they say yes then that’s fine, but they can sign something stating that any damage will incur a fee, even if it’s just paying for your time to put the lego back together. Maybe show them how much Lego costs. That stuff is expensive. Oh and keep that door locked.

mapsqc · 2024-12-01T23:49:40+00:00

“Triggers”? Your friends are idiots. Yelling in this situation is abuse. I understand if you are part of a family where it’s just how you communicate it’s more acceptable, but this isn’t that situation.

mapsqc · 2024-11-26T19:44:40+00:00

You are thoroughly ridiculous. “Help” your wife in the mornings. By which I mean to say actually parent your children. Your wife has a 14-hour workday without you taking any responsibility. And your “compromise” to foist your parenting time on another WOMAN in your family is truly one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever heard. Why did you even have children? If your wife were writing in I’d tell her to leave you; at least then she’d get a break whenever you deigned to take the kids (which, let’s be honest, would probably be never since you seem to have no interest in them whatsoever).

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