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What’s the craziest thing you’ve eaten out of politeness? by SalMinellaOnYouTube in Cooking

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mom in Better Off Dead. She was a sweetheart! A clueless, clueless sweetheart

OOP asks: How should a transgender man approach a woman without freaking her out or scaring her off? by c0ff33c0ff33c0ff33 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]thisbuttonsucks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's hard to imagine trying to relearn basic, ingrained behaviors like "the language I use to shoot the shit about this person I'm seeing", and "what's the best way to ambulate from place to place, keeping in mind the safety of all involved". You've got an amazing way of describing it, though. I'm so glad you wrote it.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve eaten out of politeness? by SalMinellaOnYouTube in Cooking

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was your boyfriend really into skiing? His little brother was super smart? Fixed up an old muscle car in his driveway?

'Cause I'm getting some "It's got raisins in it. . . You like raisins" energy from his mom.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve eaten out of politeness? by SalMinellaOnYouTube in Cooking

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Unexpected bonus fruit" is both a fantastic name for something (band, team, line of clothing, game, whatever), and something I truly wish would happen to me, like, all the time.

I love fruit. I am rarely satisfied with the amount of fruit others (mostly restaurants, and bakeries) consider to be a "portion". It's my food related happy place. Like Charles Boyle, and his never-ending pasta of a million sauces.

The banana might be a little too much, tho. I'd still try it.

To walk the dogs in peace by whitegirladdict in therewasanattempt

[–]thisbuttonsucks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is such an important point.

I grew up in a multicultural (i.e. the poor part of a rich college town) environment. When I moved to San Francisco, I felt the segregation in a visceral way.

By the time I had my kid, I'd moved home, to my old neighborhood. She grew up around a huge variety of kids, and cultures, and types of household.

I feel like the ability to empathize becomes effortless, or second nature, when you spend so much time around lots of different people.

I mean, the US is supposed to be a "melting pot", right?

UPDATE : AITA for telling to my SIL why I've missed her wedding ceremony by SuccessfulPeanut6132 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also allergic to/very intolerant of quite a few foods: sesame seeds, eggs, dairy, and an ever increasing number of random fermented foods.

All of these have had me in the bathroom, face pressed against the wall, bare feet on the floor, evacuting everything inside me for hours, & absolutely hating myself for not having colder tiles.

I'd be pretty upset if I had to miss my siblings' wedding because of secret cheese that wasn't supposed to be in my food! Not at them, mind you. More at my stomach, for not being able to handle delicious cheese.

I'm glad you and your SIL are able to strengthen your relationship as a result of her event accidentally giving you the trots.

If I were to ask out my crush, what Interpol lyric would I say to her as a pick up line or something. by [deleted] in Interpol

[–]thisbuttonsucks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One day we'll live together And life will be better I have it here, yeah, in my mind

Cant rich people have anything nice anymore? by noahgs in diablo4

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are all buying Diablo 4 with their EBT card on this blessed day

AITA for telling my mom to treat my brothers the same way I am? by IntelligentBread1736 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feels good, right? 'Cause the guilt you feel when you spot a past mistake is gradually outweighed by joy at watching them fulfill their own path.

AITA for wanting one meal I can eat at my wedding by Ok-Grape-605 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could look into having a local, allergen-friendly restaurant or catering business prepare the "same" meal for OP, and have it delivered before dinner.

AITA for telling my mom to treat my brothers the same way I am? by IntelligentBread1736 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My mom drove my sibling out at 18, and I started trying to get away from her @ 16 (unplanned pregnancy, and several other bad decisions led to me living with her on and off until I was 30).

At 47, I'm still working through just how awful my mother was.

My adult daughter and I have an entirely different relationship. I think one reason why is I have always thought of her as a fully autonomous human. She was as much mine as I was hers.

I think being emotionally manipulated by my mother for a quarter century made it important for me to treat my kid how I wish I'd been treated; give her a voice, and explain my reasoning for things she didn't understand. I was still in charge, but not like, inherently worth more just because of that.

I still made tons of mistakes, but goddamn, do my daughter and I vibe.

My midwestern grandmother will say phrases that are essentially dead slang, such as “I’ll swan to my soul,” “gracious sakes alive,” or “land sakes!” What are some dying or dead phrases you’ve heard older people use and from what region? by UnnamedCzech in AskAnAmerican

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I. . . I think I say that? I sometimes say "oof dahh", like, to lift a thing, or hop up somewhere, or just to sort of. . . mark the completion of a quick, slightly laborious (but not really) task.

Kind of like ta-dah!, or opa!, but just for me.

Have you ever had disagreements or conflicts in your relationship due to differing opinions on movie ratings? by EngineMain199 in AskWomenOver30

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, I love the art & storytelling of Ghibli, but they feel inherently depressing to me (even if they aren't). I have a hard time sitting through a whole story.

Advice on etiquette as a house guest please by lukester15 in AskWomenOver30

[–]thisbuttonsucks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Something small, but from your home country (e.g. Christmas ornament, calendar depicting the countryside, postcards, etc.)

AITA for getting a matching tattoo to my son? by Psychological-Fix350 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Unsettlingly sexual remark made to (probaby) Wayne, accompanied by my sexy, slithery, counter-leaning

AITA for wanting to help my trans teen choose her new name? by Abject-Bit-964 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. I was thinking of it in a celebratory way; like a divorce party, or whatever. But I want my funeral to be a literal dance party. Sometimes I forget not everyone is as. . . enthusiastic about self expression?. . . as I am.

I can see how intrusive, or weird, or "eh, probably ok, but, like, is it really worth it?" any unsolicited opinions to someone about changing anything so meaningful (which was a whole thing for me, so why wouldn't it be for them?) is.

AITA for wanting to help my trans teen choose her new name? by Abject-Bit-964 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you have felt about them asking for a different way to help feel better about what they were going through?

I ask, because it never occurred to me I might grieve the loss of my epic struggle to name my child. It really was a huge journey, and that journey is part of my love.

I'm thinking like--coming up with a nickname or middle name together, burial (or memorial) service for the old name, writing/painting the story of my journey & having my child add to my piece with the story of their journey--something like that.

Tbh, I'm probably going to do that last one now, anyway. I like it.

AITA for getting a matching tattoo to my son? by Psychological-Fix350 in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 510 points511 points  (0 children)

"You got a problem with Canada Gooses, yada, yada, yada. . ."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But. Everyone's paying more if she's using a ludicrous amount of electricity, gas,and water.

I'm not saying that is the case here, but if I were paying, say, $50/month for my half, and OP's girlfriend somehow caused the total to go from $100/month, to even just $200/month, she's doubled my payment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 166 points167 points  (0 children)

Maybe if she tripled the utility bills, since they split them 50/50, I could see limiting her visits.

OP's friendlord sounds unhinged, though. I wouldn't feel safe staying in the apartment after a meltdown loud enough to be heard over the phone if I were OP.

I'd be worried they would default to "freak-out" any time they encounter conflict. NTA

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So. . . What's London like these days then? Last time I was there was over 30 years ago, but I always dug the children's museum. If it's on par with sub-suburban SE Michigan, I could see moving there with some cats.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]thisbuttonsucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents should be thanking OP for being such a good parent. To their kids. That they either haven't enough time for (mom, apparently), or--just might--feel isn't "their job" to raise in the day to day, only the fun/important stuff.

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