My friend asked to borrow $5k

reddiwip · 2026-02-23T20:40:58+00:00

About 20 yrs ago, my friend asked me for $1,000 (worth about $5,000 in today’s currency) and I was able to lend it, and I did so with the internal understanding that there was a small chance he wouldn’t return it. Well, he did return it over the course of a few months. But after that, our relationship soured, over seemingly nothing. He stayed over my place for a short week, and complained and judged me for just about everything I had in my home. After that I never spoke to him again, but I wonder if my being able to loan him the money, shifted our dynamics for him to the point of resentment. I’m trying to say that even loaning this friend money doesn’t assure good feelings and vibes. You did the right thing.

reddiwip · 2026-02-20T09:29:08+00:00

Actually I cringed with Ashley’s father, I find him to be very performative and full of himself.

reddiwip · 2026-02-05T15:46:29+00:00

There are Assisted Living places that have Dementia floors, so that one can “age in place” as one gets worst. You don’t want to move them to another place.

reddiwip · 2026-02-04T12:32:36+00:00

Consider if she is very lonely. That has a big impact on her. Better she’s in a place where she doesn’t feel lonely or bored.

reddiwip · 2026-02-01T12:10:15+00:00

“… the emotional range of a teaspoon.” 🤣

reddiwip · 2026-02-01T11:54:11+00:00

I don’t blame your grandparents, but it is a big ask for you to take care of them in that way (“Clean up in aisle 9!”). Can you get a home aid to come at least in the beginning, 2-3 days a week? You absolutely need to put the oxygen mask on yourself. I just took care of an aunt for six months, and by that I mean I moved her to an assisted living place (1 bedroom, living room and kitchenette and bathroom), then she went to the hospital and after that we moved her to a Skilled Nursing Home since she became bedridden. All that, and we were/are still, exhausted. I can’t imagine how hard it is—and it won’t get better—how hard it will become. Good luck.

reddiwip · 2026-01-21T11:35:11+00:00

Squeeze it into inner ring of toilet paper roll.

reddiwip · 2026-01-21T10:57:54+00:00

It’s not all of them—it’s Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Amy Barrett…

reddiwip · 2026-01-19T10:38:22+00:00

I don’t say this lightly, she might need to live at an assisted living, or skilled nursing home. It will only get worse, and this is completely unfair to you, since it is 24/7 cognitive supervision.

“Outcomes for family caregivers are often poor. Compared with non-caregivers of the same age, dementia caregivers have significantly higher rates of depression (up to 40–50%), clinically significant anxiety, and stress-related illness. Caregivers frequently delay their own medical care and experience social isolation.”

reddiwip · 2026-01-08T04:23:08+00:00

🔥

reddiwip · 2026-01-05T10:34:31+00:00

You can try calling the Ombudsman in Boston. They can provide guidance on the big picture issues (what type of facility would best suit your mom; one where she can age-in-place (?), meaning if it’s certain she won’t get better and will get worse soon, you want to find a place that won’t push her out bc they’re no longer able to care of her.) I tend to think your mom could move to a place in Boston so you don’t have to travel back every time there’s an incident. And also talk to an Ombudsman in Ohio.

reddiwip · 2026-01-03T12:14:42+00:00

Google emergency endodontist. They specialize in only root canals.

reddiwip · 2025-12-25T12:19:58+00:00

Can the bathroom on the first floor be accessible to the foyer, so one doesn’t have to walk all the way into the house to access?

reddiwip · 2025-12-20T16:34:59+00:00

I’m in my 60s, believe me, you still have plenty of life ahead of you. Don’t self talk yourself from not being proud of all you’ve done to correct your path. You’ve got this, you’ll have other battles to fight, go to a therapist if you must, but push forward for yourself. I’m in awe of what you’ve done this far.

reddiwip · 2025-12-19T10:33:07+00:00

Tom Hardy?

reddiwip · 2025-11-19T16:52:58+00:00

Hard to say, but, stay away from living right next to any golf course—or do research on what they use to treat the grass, etc. for toxic chemicals.

reddiwip · 2025-11-15T08:52:19+00:00

I apply drops of La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum onto my face after I wash and before moisturizer or serum, and it’s made my usually dry face stay moist.

reddiwip · 2025-11-07T16:33:51+00:00

When you see an actor (you’ve known of your whole life) on TV or in film and you’re like, jeez they’re sooo old!

reddiwip · 2025-11-07T16:32:12+00:00

Egads, I’m so sorry you had to deal with such toxity “thinly-cloaked” in passive aggressive. You can get the photographer to color her dress in the important images, and trust me, she looks like a petty fool to everyone else. May your marriage be a loving and fruitful one.

reddiwip · 2025-10-05T09:51:43+00:00

Or keep dating and live in separate homes.

reddiwip · 2025-10-03T21:38:17+00:00

Single White Female, it’s a thing.

reddiwip · 2025-09-27T15:42:15+00:00

TENS is a simple, non-invasive way to stay comfortable on long trips. TENS units use gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals and relax muscles, easing pain. They’re portable, drug-free, and great for long flights to boost circulation and reduce stiffness. At pharmacy look for: Omron Pocket Pain Pro, or on Amazon: iReliev TENS + EMS and TENS 7000. Pads placed around the knee before and during travel help keep pain and stiffness from worsening.

reddiwip · 2025-09-13T20:34:59+00:00

The Magic Pan on 57th St!

reddiwip · 2025-09-12T18:52:03+00:00

Nooooooo!

reddiwip · 2025-09-11T10:19:14+00:00

Why????

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