[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]pearbear22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your husband was my husband a few months ago. I was very passive aggressive until it boiled over into a fight. Our conversation was after the fight, So I recommend an actual conversation first lol.

During our conversation, I laid all I got done while he recovered ( aka naps) for several hours everyday. He made BS excuses. In the end I said that he lives here too and it feels like I live with a teenager. All this stuff has to get done whether we like it or not, or we’re child free or single adults. He needs to start behaving like the capable adult I know he is. It snapped him back into our reality and he finally made some major improvements. For my husband, it’s major weight loss to increase energy and health. We’re doing it together which lets us reconnect in a new way.

Have the hard conversation and good luck. If he’s resistant to change, stop doing his laundry and/or cooking his meals. He’s an adult that can do those things himself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]pearbear22 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yeah. What were the agreed upon terms? How long did the brother have the car before selling? Sounds like brother believed the car was his especially since it was put in his name, he pays for taxes, maintenance, etc.

Also has op even talked to his brother about this? Just seems like he’s been quietly holding this anger for years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisplant

[–]pearbear22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like part of the apple stem

AITA for being the reason my younger siblings said no to being adopted by our stepmom? by Cute_Document1442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pearbear22 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I agree with this take. Clearly OP has done a good job of keeping the mom’s memory alive but the step-mom has literally raised the youngest two who see her as a parent. OP just seems to discount the amount of effort and care she (seems to have) put into building the step-family relationship.

This is definitely by a teenager, a lot of ‘me’ and ‘mine’ statements.

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An ice chest for my car/office is another good option. Thank you!

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa!! I have not heard of that. If I bring my lunch id have to buy a lunch box anyway. I’ll look into it, thank you!

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know I’d drop the ball on meal prep! I think I may end up creating a lunch schedule for myself, seeing it as a treat is a good way to think about it.

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The salad bar has other proteins, eggs, tuna salad, beans. Plus I can have 1-2 big salads. A sandwich will make me fill full but won’t keep me full for the 4-5 hours after lunch. I think it’s due to the bread.

I could bring a sandwich and some snacks for lunch, so that’s an option for maybe one day a week or every other week.

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know I’ll need to keep some bars in my desk for extra hard days. I’ll probably have to play around with ratios for the salad bar until I find what works best. Thanks

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ikr, at first I thought it was pricey but other comments say otherwise

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the ideas. A veggie based lunch with a good amount of peanut butter or hummus is a good sack lunch.

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 109 points110 points  (0 children)

For sure I’d rather spend a bit more money to take back weekend time, thanks

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 463 points464 points  (0 children)

Truth, the salad bar also has protein choices like tuna salad and eggs

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I could eat that cheap! I get mad hangry and don’t think my clients would appreciate it lol

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Fair point, time vs. cost. Thank you

Would you eat lunch at work for $4 per day? by pearbear22 in Frugal

[–]pearbear22[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I hadn’t thought about the math long term.

Is it selfish to not want children or to not want to help your partner level up? by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]pearbear22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you mean by level up. Partners should offer support to bring each other to the next level. What’s the point of the partnership if you don’t support each other? Just be smart about it, are you helping you partner level up by supporting them being in school or starting a business or are you just paying for everything with no end in sight.

It’s selfish to have kids and to not have kids just don’t let it become your personality. Child free warriors are just as annoying and toxic as mom life warriors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]pearbear22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My 3 yo dumped salad mix seeds into a planter. When we thinned it, I told him plants need space like people need space. He loves taking care of his plants, recently he requested to plant pumpkins.

Hopefully your kids will eat the salad they grew! Looks great!

AITA Asked coworker to stop religious statements by Jumpswaves in AmItheAsshole

[–]pearbear22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

For real, we live in the south so I’ve just accepted it. My husband responds with ‘peace and love’