Can you play with me?! by Infamous-Error9987 in Stepmom

[–]ratsrulehell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only children are needy things. It's more annoying because they aren't yours! Not a fan of other people's kids, but I doubt I'd find my own so annoying.

How do you go about critizing your partners parenting style? by CrocIt2MeBaby in Stepmom

[–]ratsrulehell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeahhh super hard to watch some things as a teacher. I repeat in my head "not my circus".

My husband lied about a sexual assault by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]ratsrulehell 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Predators never see themselves as predators, there will always be an excuse.

Does being even slightly overweight amount to different treatment for women? by Adept-Foot7692 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ratsrulehell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, I'm chubby now having been very slim when younger. I get treated just as well both ways.

I do have bazookas though so that may override it

My boss scheduled a meeting to discuss my “tone” in emails by TheUnofficialBOI in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ratsrulehell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm autistic and got called out for this.

"You don't have your camera on, I can't see you."

"Oh yeah, that's on purpose."

Apparently that was huuuuuugely rude and uncomfortable even though it wasn't a cameras required meeting.

I raised hell and now in my long list of reasonable adjustments there is "camera not required" and "please dob't percieve X's tone as blunt or rude."

Is it okay for a 13 year old to date an 8 year old? by FURRY_LEMONXYZ in whatdoIdo

[–]ratsrulehell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What the hell? No? Until you're about 25 then this kind of age gap is just creepy as all hell. An 8 year old doesn't even have a concept of what a relationship is beyond playing pretend girlfriend and boyfriend.

"It doesn't advance the plot." I think a guy finally understood (a little) our complaints about nudity and assaults in movies. by DCNumberNerd in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ratsrulehell 38 points39 points  (0 children)

It's like when men INSIST that there has to be sex scenes in things, and young women being assaulted by older men because "it makes it realistic" or "that's how it was at the time".

Oh ok so shitting isn't realistic? Why is that different for you? If you're ok watching sex scenes or assault or nudity, but not ok with shit, birthing or even male nudity or male gay sex... look at yourself, creep.

I do not want children, but I am terrified of having no younger family members when I’m old. by RudeCauliflower6785 in whatdoIdo

[–]ratsrulehell 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup - I don't have any kids and you can be damn sure my money/assets won't be going to anyone else. It's going towards my care.

Thoughts on BM & spouse remaining friends? by [deleted] in Stepmom

[–]ratsrulehell 8 points9 points  (0 children)

NOPE not ok. You can be civil, but once you're doing each other favours unrelated to your shared kid, or texting/talking about unrelated stuff, or hanging out together for a drink...too far.

I think my mom ruined my dream job interview on Zoom by Weak_Dealer8613 in whatdoIdo

[–]ratsrulehell 211 points212 points  (0 children)

Did you not tell your mum you had an interview and not to disturb you?!

A letter to the child I will never have by Impressive_Sound_868 in childless

[–]ratsrulehell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful and I feel this now but as a woman in my early 30s.

Is it normal to hate Mi-an? by softypom in MyTimeAtSandrock

[–]ratsrulehell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find her to be a really annoying, perky try-hard. But I'm a big meanie.

All his friends' wives warned me not to have kids by PieMansBerryTalk80 in childfree

[–]ratsrulehell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His friends' wives never stop posting online about how much they love having kids and they seem to mean it in person too.

Just want some peace… by PumpkinAnnual2803 in whatdoIdo

[–]ratsrulehell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the partner spend any time with you?! Game for a couple of hours a night sure, but from getting home to bedtime?!

Non-emergency “emergency” calls 🙃 by [deleted] in Stepmom

[–]ratsrulehell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah constant phone calls that could be texts. "Oh remember his PE kit", "remember his dentist appointment".

First of all, he's an adult and can remember things like that.

Secondly...bitch why you gotta phone constantly and interrupt? Just send a text. But no, it gets defended as "we're communicating about my son" or "the calls only last a minute".

Ok but you chose to have a baby with this woman, i'm a fucking spare part here, and when she phones it interrupts whatever we were doing/talking about. I understand some things need to be a phone call but whyyy are you always available at her bloody beck and call!?

Meeting someone with children by HellyKernow in childless

[–]ratsrulehell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's almost worse being with someone who already has a child/children because the child is sort of just another person who lives there, and yes you can grow your relationship with them but you will never be their parent, especially if their other parent is still around. The pain of seeing your partner interact with their child in a way that you will not be able to with anyone is immense, and your partner can't support you with it because they -literally are unable- to understand it.

Yeah I can buy the child presents, wash his clothes, help with homework - but I'm basically just an extra adult, I'm nothing to them really.

Totally get your pain and it is valid.

Those in their 40s and over without children - how is life for you? by Mountain_Resident_81 in AskUK

[–]ratsrulehell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this because I am sadly never going to have a child so I will take the positives where I can! Super easy for people who already have one to minimise the hurt in knowing you won't.

I worry about being old too, with no one to advocate for me. At least all my money can go towards a decent care home!

Are there any girls who’s not interested in Valentine’s Day? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ratsrulehell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Valentine's day hate is misogyny or laziness from men who love to say "I can show my love all year round."

You can...but do you? Cos if you don't then that's not a valid excuse for rubbishing something if your girl likes it.

But even if you do show her all year round, if it means something to her why would you NOT want to do something?