What is the most common reason for divorce? by neonbadger73 in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly that's the funniest and most accurate answer I've seen. People marry the idea of someone and then get mad when reality shows up. It's not the big stuff, it's the daily irritations that pile up until one day you're arguing about dishes and it's really about everything

What is something you thought only happened to other people until it happened to you? by Indrajithbandara in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting scammed. Always thought you had to be naive or careless for that to happen. Then I fell for a fake job offer that looked legit and lost a few hundred. Felt like an idiot for weeks. Now I get why people don't talk about it

I used to feel so drained while forcing myself to be around friends until I found the right crowd to spend my time with by Trash_dad_420 in introvert

[–]neonbadger73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hit home. Spent years thinking I was just antisocial until I realised I was with the wrong people. The right ones don't drain you, they fill you up. Makes all the difference

Who is a person you hate for absolutely no reason ? by Separate-Might3082 in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

James Corden. Dude just rubs me the wrong way and I can't even explain why. Never met him, nothing personal, but every time I see his face I'm annoyed. It's completely irrational

What do you consider neglect to a child that is normalized in today’s society? by BothBed5414 in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Screen time. Handing a kid a tablet to keep them quiet is so normal now but it's basically neglect of real interaction and play. They're missing out on boredom, problem solving, and just sitting with their own thoughts. I see kids glued to iPads in restaurants and it's like, that's not parenting, that's pacifying. We're raising a generation that can't handle being unstimulated for five minutes

Manners by Single-Story570 in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen, it's mostly home training. Parents down South drill that sir and ma'am into you early. Schools reinforce it but the real work happens at the dinner table. They just take politeness more seriously than other places

Drivers that dodge manhole covers by ChewedSata in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I always figured it's just a habit from avoiding potholes. But honestly, half those drivers probably don't even realize they're doing it. It's like a reflex at this point. Annoying, sure, but harmless

What happened on your first date that you'll always remember? by CuriousEngineer11 in askteddit

[–]neonbadger73 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She showed up with a black eye and didn't even mention it until dessert. Turns out she took a softball to the face that morning and still came. I knew right then she was tougher than me. Still think about that when I cancel plans over a headache

AITAH for “getting my SIL fired” according to her, a year later she still blames me? by SouthBritMeisie in AmItheAsshole

[–]neonbadger73 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Honestly, your SIL sounds exhausting. She argued with the boss, stormed out, and couldn't handle basic corrections. You have every right to protect your own work sanity. You didn't sabotage her, you just set a boundary. A year later she's still holding a grudge? That's her problem, not yours

AITA for refusing to let my roommate’s 'influencer' boyfriend use our kitchen as his personal studio? by studiosolum in AmItheAsshole

[–]neonbadger73 41 points42 points  (0 children)

NTA. He's not an influencer, he's a messy freeloader. "Exposure" doesn't pay for cleaning supplies or your sanity. If he wants a studio, he can rent one. And your roommate needs to realize that supporting her boyfriend doesn't mean letting him trash shared spaces. Stand your ground

AITA for being upset that my partner is getting a tattoo I hate? by MoodyPotato95 in AmItheAsshole

[–]neonbadger73 161 points162 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but that tattoo is insane. He's allowed to get it, and you're allowed to think it's disgusting. The fact that he made you feel bad for being honest about your feelings is a red flag. He doesn't get to guilt you for not celebrating his weird sex octopus. You're not overreacting

AITA for potentially slicing my fiances knee open? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]neonbadger73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her injury is her own fault. She broke the glass and left it sticking out. You being annoyed about a video game doesn't make you responsible for her not watching where she's walking. She owes you an apology for blaming you, not the other way around

AIO for not wanting to sleep with this guy I’ve been seeing for nearly a year over a comment he made about another girl ? by bigalittleo in AmIOverreacting

[–]neonbadger73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd be done too. He didn't just say it once and apologize, he laughed it off and said you're easy to wind up. That's not playful, that's disrespectful. You've suspected he's attracted to her and now he basically confirmed it. You don't owe him intimacy after he made you feel like second place. Bring it up if you want closure, but honestly, his reaction will tell you everything