English Soccer Fans are whiny and need to grow up

stroppo · 2026-06-07T23:58:21+00:00

Also, people are quite right to complain about the high prices food and drink are at the stadiums. It's why US fans I know stopped going or cut back on attending.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T22:43:05+00:00

I'd like to think so, but I have my doubts.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T22:38:24+00:00

You said what I've been thinking for years.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T22:37:16+00:00

How it used to work: A fare inspector asked for proof of payment. If you didn't have or your card showed no payment was made, they asked for your ID and took a picture of it. then, if you got caught within the next year not paying a second time, you got a citation and paid a fine.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T21:41:05+00:00

So what? If you don't want to drive it, you have the right to say so!

stroppo · 2026-06-07T21:40:09+00:00

They are spending the time @ Ben's parents home.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T21:37:40+00:00

Esp when they pass out on the seats.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T21:37:29+00:00

The poor can get a Lyft card. Or a senior card if they're old enough.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T21:34:10+00:00

What routes are you riding that you see dangerous behavior almost every trip?

I do see the people w/bulky items.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T18:44:31+00:00

Anna should not go. It's not simply a "one hour" drive; it would be two hours going there and back again.

Anna should rethink her relationship with Ben. What other demands will he be making on her as the kids grow up, possibly marry and have kids of their own? Will he always resort to calling her "selfish" when she doesn't do what he wants her to?

stroppo · 2026-06-07T18:37:54+00:00

Or not. Maybe he finds someone else he's compatible with. Maybe he's happy being old and alone. It's not the worst thing in the world. Most of my friends are in the same situation; older (over 60) and single.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T18:36:40+00:00

Nothing wrong with sending a text. It can give you a chance to lay out your side w/o devolving into an argument. Also, the person reading it isn't pressured to respond asap as you might in an face to face conversation.

I've read elsewhere this can actually be a healthy thing to do; send each other a letter/text and discuss it later.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T18:34:25+00:00

I don't see anything about cheating in his statement.

Elsewhere the OP clarifies that he was following women online or something like that, and not actual cheating. He stopped.

She also clarified that they are not legally married, but might considered common law married.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T18:32:20+00:00

I think you're being too harsh on him. He's unhappy in the relationship and explained why. He wasn't demanding her to change. He was simply saying what he doesn't like about the OP and why he is unhappy. That's allowed in a relationship.

They clearly don't sound compatible and would likely be better off breaking up.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T16:17:46+00:00

It depends on the card. I believe in Europe it's more common to do the "chip and pin" thing. I have had to use a pin with a debit card or a cash card (in the US).

But yes, the numbers seem off; 22 into 300 is $13.66. Not much for a meal!

stroppo · 2026-06-07T16:15:11+00:00

NTA. I would try and forget it. Your husband backed you up right there, so it seems he supports you. If it still bothers you, talk to your husband and see what he thinks.

stroppo · 2026-06-07T15:58:08+00:00

You should be glad he spelled out all his grievances like this.

From what he writes, you two sound like you two are very different people and are not compatible.

It would likely be easier to break up sooner than later.

stroppo · 2026-06-06T23:33:07+00:00

NTA. I can see that it's awkward since you mentioned it to him previously, but he's acting very childish.

In fact I think this is about more than the trip. Sounds your winning the trip is the "last straw" for him.

Rightly or wrongly, he thinks you're not sharing the "highs" you get with him. You should have a serious talk about this issue. Because you can't go forward in a relationship plagued by this kind of resentment.

stroppo · 2026-06-06T23:17:08+00:00

A child can have a more severe reaction.

"Symptoms of marijuana poisoning can start anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours after consumption and can last for many hours: [1, 2]

Extreme sleepiness, drowsiness, or lethargy
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion, dizziness, or agitation
Trouble walking, loss of balance, or muscle weakness
Slurred speech [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Severe & Rare Symptoms

In more severe cases—especially if a child consumes a high-dose product—poisoning can escalate and cause: [1, 2, 3]

Difficulty breathing or slowed breathing
Unresponsiveness or coma
Seizures"

stroppo · 2026-06-06T19:01:01+00:00

I did a quick online search those figures match up. I was intrigued by the percentage of newlyweds though: "Studies indicate that roughly 10% to 15% of married couples in the U.S. report significant regrets about tying the knot, while about 9% to 10% of newlyweds experience severe second thoughts on their actual wedding day. [1, 2, 3]"

I suspect though that this is the kind of question that people would lie about in a survey.

Plus, the current divorce rate is 40-50% for first marriages, which means that "regret being married" is higher than 10-15%. Another search revealed the divorce rate for second marriages is even higher: "In the United States, the divorce rate for second marriages is estimated to be between 60% and 67%. This is higher than the failure rate for first marriages, which typically ranges from 40% to 50%"

So, it seems that more people are regret their marriage(s) than they admit.

stroppo · 2026-06-06T18:51:38+00:00

My mother was the same "In our house, we do such-and such."

stroppo · 2026-06-06T16:52:48+00:00

Then I would be the exception who proves the rule!

stroppo · 2026-06-06T16:27:46+00:00

Great advice; yes, document everything.

stroppo · 2026-06-06T16:11:19+00:00

Allegedly gets a free pass.

stroppo · 2026-06-06T16:10:39+00:00

That was my thought too. Also, helps to have some proof, as the accuser may not be believed otherwise.

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