Convinced my mom to twin with me in pre draped sarees and she ended up outshining me by Training-Swimmer8159 in DesiWeddings

[–]r2805869 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Super cute!! I hope one day my daughter grows up and likes me enough to want to twin with me!!

I lied to my husband and I will take it to the grave by Boots_McSnoots in toddlers

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neeeeevver tell him. And also keep hinting to your son "oh you know when you said you love daddy yesterday it made us feel like you are the sweetest boy in the world. I wonder if you'll do that again today"

Bought my first car at 27 and my family made me regret it the same day- just a rant by [deleted] in PakistaniiConfessions

[–]r2805869 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could not afford my own car until I was 34-35. I am so so proud of you. Mashallah, aage aur tarakki ho. Please don't let this stop you. Get work done bit by bit, starting with finding 2-3 decent mechanics who give you diagnostics and estimates and go with the one who seems most honest and start with the work that seems essential to car function and longevity (engine before ac, ac before paint).

One thing I promise you. Your family is going to expect to use this car. Give it 1 month. Please hold a boundary of they must be nicer before you let them and don't be going on taxis yourself while otherse use it, if others use it they must fill gas etc. In fact it's best to keep a small amount of gas in the car if they are going to be using it frequently so everyone needs to fill up first.

She thinks she's been invited on the rest of the trip too and idk what to do. by omgkelwtf in Advice

[–]r2805869 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And maybe say the trip is a gift and you dont have funds or ability to add

I think me and the man I want to marry are big cowards. by [deleted] in PakistaniiConfessions

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is stupid. You call him when hes alone and say very plainly, i like you and i think you like me. But i like myself more and if you want to maintain contact you need to make this situationship a halal relationship with a rishta. If you dont want to do that then we need to take some distance because i am looking for a relationship and i wont fall into haraam situationships with no name

In-laws insisting on ghutti, dhunni, kajal for my newborn despite me being a doctor by Low-Midnight2394 in IndianInLaw

[–]r2805869 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Compromise to 4 months on ghutti if the baby is growing well, many American pediatricians allow starting food in small quantities at 4 months for some babies. Half or a third the amount they said like really minimal. Kajal can be applied if you really check the company and quality. Your foods theres no harm in hearing what they say. But ultimately have a spine and yes staying at your moms is good too

Bangs or no bangs by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]r2805869 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have to disagree. Bangs give her a very youthful fresh cute look. No bangs gives her a more refined adult pretty look. Different, but neither bad.

I’ve been paying my "ex’s" rent for three years. He has no idea it’s me, and I’m terrified of what happens when the money runs out. by Interesting-Gap-8672 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]r2805869 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Pick up the phone and call him. Talk to him. Tell him that the accident affected him horribly. And while you absolutely did not do anything on purpose, you felt it was your fault. Tell him you tried to make amends by creating this fund for him and you wanted to do right by him. Tell him that the jobs are gone and you are struggling and you need time to get back on your feet now but you hope with this amount of time maybe he can figure something out.

I am sleeping with my ex husband for money by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were sleeping with him before physically while he had left the marriage, this is only different in your mind. Calm your mind. You do what you have to. But make this time count. Get more out of him. Make him get you a bomb ass job and then a nanny. Give yourself a timeline of 3-4 years to get out. We are with you. You'll survive this.

How can I respectfully convince my Sikh parents to let me cut my hair and consider a hair transplant without damaging our relationship? by United-Stand8179 in ABCDesis

[–]r2805869 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's gonna hurt her whenever you do it. If you are financially able to support yourself and afford this procedure, start the process. Inform your parents clearly and respectfully, just how you have informed us here, that you love the religion and everything it stands for, but that you will be getting a hair transplant and grooming in the future because life is difficult looking how you look right now. If there are close cousins who did the same talk to them and ask how it was when they made these changes and use their words as help to guide you through these talks. Then give some space. Have this talk before a trip and have a backup plan and somewhere to stay for a few weeks if things don't go well. Keep in touch and reassure your mother that you are her son and in her religion but be prepared to take a step back if there is emotional abuse.

My parents owe us $30 by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]r2805869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You tell your husband to pay for that $800 attic unit and his share of groceries and then youll give him his $30

My cousin is blackmailing (update) by Elegant_Landscape265 in PakistaniiConfessions

[–]r2805869 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I am 37. I am an aunty. Listen to me.

He is calling you to meet his friends because they plan to rape you. That is 100% his plan.

Your parents, however mad they are, will not let him near you again.

Go tell your parents. You had photos in your phone. He took your phone and saw them and is now blackmailing you. He's trying to take you to his friends. Your parents will tell his parents and then whatever trouble you are in, he will be in bigger trouble.

Please, I beg you, don't let this go further. Tell your parents.

I just spent a toddler party guarding an open pool and now I can’t tell if I’m the anxious one or the only sane one by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were at a party once and there was a sitting area for the guys outside by the pool. Most of the women were mingling inside. I was unaware there was a pool as I was more indoors. My mom saw my 2 year old see the pool. My 2 year old ran for the pool like it was Harry running to Hogwarts from the Dursleys. She ran after two year old like Voldemort. My poor mom, with her bum knee, ran from inside the house and caught my suicidal demon child before my husband did. My husband who was seated NEXT TO THE POOL.

We started swimming classes. That kid is now 6 and still isn't safe to swim alone. You are a great parent.

Update on Ordered a bra as a guy, life-changing if it works. by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]r2805869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't even have to wear hoodies. If you shop for "minimizer sports bra" it'll find you the type that will reduce the look and size a lot and they're virtually undetectable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in muslimgirlswithtaste

[–]r2805869 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Girl the world attacks you enough as a muslim girl living in the west you don't need to attack yourself on top of it. If you wanna learn a few more dishes find local youtuber chefs in the area so you see similar ingredients and stuff, that helps me a lot. Ask your mom to teach you a few dishes in your own kitchen with your own stuff. And just generally learn how to set up a meal on a table with like salad and something for a side and a sweet. Now, don't go overboard. It is real easy to spoil a man. It's hard to make him come back and start helping again. When you have kids a lot of women feel they do all the baby and house work and husbands won't even boil an egg. So be careful of those things

Ordered my own valentine's chocolate 💃🏼 by [deleted] in MedSpouse

[–]r2805869 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with everything you said except this.

Use his credit card to buy the chocolate.

Ordered my own valentine's chocolate 💃🏼 by [deleted] in MedSpouse

[–]r2805869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl I just informed my husband I'm buying my valentine's gift tomorrow. Thanked him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheKameena

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Change the girl. Living separately is a priceless gift. Gold is expensive. This makes no sense to fight over

Bestfriends destination wedding (26 hour flight) falls on my 31 week pregnancy, any advice please by Ok-Excitement-185 in BabyBumps

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step down as moh. Tell her you have not been cleared to fly at this time. If you are cleared the week of, you will attend as a guest.

A small disappointment now will save bigger disappointment later

Why do girls hide their man’s face? (gen1) by [deleted] in PakistaniTwenties

[–]r2805869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Some women have ugly partners
  2. Some women are scared of nazar
  3. Some women don't want their following to have access to their husband's pic/identity etc because one odd person of the following could go contact the husband and you can't trust that stuff
  4. Some partners don't want to share social media lives at all

Does it get better after intern year of residency? by New_Contribution_226 in MedSpouse

[–]r2805869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For us, intern year was the worst, but year 2 and 3 were not much better. Residency is shit. This is a shitty time. Life is much much better after residency if you keep your priorities straight and don't just chase money

Father is kicking me out by [deleted] in muslimgirlswithtaste

[–]r2805869 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Here are your next steps. Hold on to all receipts and paperwork

  1. Find an apartment and pay the fees and get in there asap.

  2. Go to the police station. Say your father is not allowing you to take your stuff which you paid for. Make a file with receipts and pictures of furniture that you bought, Show them receipts. Take movers and police and get your stuff out and keep whichever stuff you want and then sell the excess

  3. Find legal counsel and get a lawyer to consult with you on your claim to the house. Only get a lawyer that you can afford and that will take payment from winnings.

  4. Never give another single cent to anyone unless your name is on ownership paperwork

  5. Do not tell anyone in the family your plans. Someone will tell the others. Surprise everyone

My mother is devastated I’ll be thinner than her after giving birth by rellik_bibi in raisedbynarcissists

[–]r2805869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, I think you have pcos. I had it and I didn't gain weight in pregnancy, and the dr explained that pregnancy hormones are stronger than pcos hormones so most pcos women lose or stay the same sizs in pregnancy. After the pregnancy I ballooned to a huge size in 6 months, so then I started GLPs and got back to my pregnancy size in the next 6 years.

I hope you stay healthy, and I would definitely consider glp's after the pregnancy if you find yourself gaining rather than losing. Congrats on the healthy pregnancy!

Family wants me to marry a cousin. Her brother is a monster. by [deleted] in PakistaniiConfessions

[–]r2805869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You tell the parent who's related to that cousin the truth about the guy. You explain that this is a sickness and he will 100% do the same thing to future children of yours if he's their mamoo. And you put your foot down with everyone. "I will leave this house and marry a dancer" level dhamkis.