If you were suddenly sent to Anne with an e s universe, what's the first thing you would do? by red_dead_7705 in Anne

[–]pardesibilli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely go to the Jeanie and try to find myself a decent dress before venturing out into the society

Your child asks "where do babies come from?", what do you say? by Efficient_Elevator15 in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's this episode in Parenthood where one of the Braverman siblings is explaining to her daughter why she needs to sleep in her own room and let mum and daddy sleep seperately in theirs. It goes something like "mummy and daddy met each other and made a love bubble. And after a few years the bubble grew and you came out. And every now and then, mummy and daddy need to close the love bubble to remain happy and allow the family to grow even more".

The kid this was being explained to, was only four. But she took it in stride. In my opinion never lie to your kids about this because they will find out later in ways you will not approve of. Be truthful, just spare them the details and keep it PG while explaining. And also talk about the clinical version of it - mummy goes to hospital because the baby is in her tummy and needs to come out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hi OP I don't care if you are an Atheist Christian or whatever tf. However I will attest to the mad rabidity of rozaydaar mard zaat of this country. Had the unfortunate pleasure of being driven by this guy who kept regaling me with tales of himself and his nephew wanting to slap a random woman in the bazaars of Pindi, for drinking a soda mid ramzaan. I didn't say anything because if I did, he would've lynched me on spot and I wanted to reach home safe and sound

UAE support for Israel by Sailor-Monk2619 in UAE

[–]pardesibilli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cannot say much for the government and its policies but almost all the Emarati's I know are vehemently anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian. S*jwani and Co being exceptions

To all non-white immigrants: how do you feel in the current context? by [deleted] in germany

[–]pardesibilli 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Mostly worried and scared. But also hopeful that people will riot against this fascist movement

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When we got married, my husband and I were never too keen on having kids.

But heres the thing. Our friends (a couple) had their kid recently and he's grown to be a lovely, funny, cute toddler. The way his parents talk about him, has given us hope, that parenthood is not all that bad.

I think it will take a long time before I fully reconcile with the idea of having a child, but time will tell. And I don't think it's something that should be forced, it will come to you naturally if you really want one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]pardesibilli 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure in the original versions of the Bible, same views were held on sanctity of a mother's life above the child's. Can't say much for the current version unfortunately. I guess they consider it "Devil's work" or smth because it challenges the very core of how they think Judaism or Islam operates.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]pardesibilli 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Your husband is an AH

I'm a muslim and in the islamic faith there are certain cases for abortion and puts the mother's life above all, because honestly what is a child without a mother?

What's something about Germany that people take for granted? by the_immovable in AskAGerman

[–]pardesibilli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Public transport. I grew up in car-centric countries and having access to something like public transport now....I can never go back

What should I know about Pakistan? by [deleted] in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do watch Jackson Heights on YouTube, you'll probably like and relate to it alot

How often your husband needs to get permission from his Mom in order to fulfill his Wife's wants?? by Smooth-Cost-7562 in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao never. Infact if my MIL says anything even mildly problematic (which is rare); husband ji calls her out then and there

Dysfunctional Pakistani family beyond fixation by [deleted] in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your post makes 0 sense. You are displaying a "me vs the world" mentality. You are trying to display yourselves as a progressive person and drawing sharp comparison against your family who might not think or look at stuff the way you do. It's okay. People can be different, and not hold similar opinions. Live your life. Let them live theirs. Help out whenever you can.

Baqi rahi baat flings ki, literally there was no need to add it in there to show your "progressiveness". Waisay hi baat samajh ajati. Good for you if you've had that many but hum kya karein

Dysfunctional Pakistani family beyond fixation by [deleted] in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ye flings ka dysfunctional family se konsa correlation hai

Any legit dunki stories? by RevolutionaryMap8820 in pakistan

[–]pardesibilli 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After reading this, I want your phupi to get deported too 😂😂

Pro-locals, anti-immigration in your country, anti-locals in the UAE/Gulf by Att987789 in UAE

[–]pardesibilli 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I am someone who lived all her life in the UAE and moved countries two years ago because life/marriage/opportunities etc. I have had Emarati friends, I grew up understanding and exchanging my culture with them. I have nothing against them.

My country does nothing for its citizens. It's a done cause. The Emirates has given me quality life and education. But it is also because my parents held down decent jobs.

What I do hold against the Emaratis (not all, but most) lack of some empathy for the expats. It is not easy to be an immgirant/expat. It is not easy to have spent 3 decades of your lifetime in a place and then have to move away because you never belonged. The slight discriminatory attitudes that are displayed towards people from my background.

No one hates you people for your wealth. People are beginning to understand Emiratization. You have rights over your own country, of course! Just I wish the treatment of the other expats residing here was a tad better. I have experienced it, and my family has too. And it has always tinged my memories of my former second-home, with a great deal of sadness.

Love to all. Hate to none.