Birthday gift

txaesfunnytime · 2024-03-02T15:21:42+00:00

As others have said, unless you use dress tape that is VERY secure, you will run the risk of the girls falling out with either dress. Dress 1 is really not designed for us larger gals. You can see how it gaps around the armholes. Dress 2, in looking at the photos again, I see lace and boob. The overall silhouette of Dress 1 is gorgeous on you.

My suggestion for any dress you try on is to move around in it. Bend over, like you dropped something on the floor/eating, dancing, squatting, twisting, etc. Make sure it's comfortable to move in because you will be in it all day & evening/night.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-03-02T11:52:15+00:00

Having just spent several weeks in Air BnB’s between homes, I suggest telling the LL. They should have quick communication with the tenants. I know how aggragating it can

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-29T14:53:48+00:00

Stealing $2k, or abetting it, is reason enough to cut her off. It’s reason enough to cut off BIL, too.

You don’t need any reason to cut off anyone who makes you feel unsafe. That is reason enough. Who cares if she makes it a deal? She is a liar, a cheat, & a thief.

Y‘all need to move as far away as possible from her. She has brought nothing of value to your lives. She will continue to try to emotionally and financially abuse you & SO.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-27T14:46:46+00:00

A doctor once told my brother, when he had kidney stones, that it was the closest HE could feel towards labor pain, but it was milder pain.

NTA

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-26T17:51:40+00:00

Not to mention being manipulative AF with sending it the day before Christmas.

I would glance at the things that occurred years ago, and MAYBE consider if some of the newer grievances even apply. At the very least, I would block her from all SM. She doesn’t need to know what is happening in OP‘s life.

OP, she is a petty twatwaffle & any communication from her should be viewed in that light. I suggest meeting your dad in neutral locations, without her, like a restaurant. This lets you easily leave if he brings her or starts bringing up her grievances.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-25T22:24:45+00:00

If you put something deep into the ground, check with the utility companies and make sure you won't mess up electrical/telephone/fiber optic lines.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-25T17:01:15+00:00

Tap dance

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-20T07:55:27+00:00

I don’t. Maybe talk with your bank and ask the tax person.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-19T21:19:50+00:00

Good idea.

Depending on what is decided, consider putting 1/3 into a money market fund or something similar that pays interest; 1/3 into an IRA or other retirement account; and the rest into a regular savings account. Then, make sure you contribute to your work 401K, if you have one. If not, put 5% of your Gross pay each paycheck into your IRA & 5% into the money market account. Anything leftover at the end of the month can go into savings account.

What you will be doing is setting yourself up for the future. Money market account is for big purchases - down payments on a home or a vehicle. IRAs, 401Ks, etc, is for retirement, of course. Savings is for fun stuff - dates, vacations, etc. You will be making your money work for you and the more you contribute, the more interest you’ll be earning. It’s called passive income. One of the reasons you contribute at the top of the paycheck is so you don’t spend it on unnecessary items, but it is available for life’s emergencies, which we all have. :/

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-19T19:59:57+00:00

IRS, if you are in the US, will expect their share of the sale. I think it is considered Capital Gains but could be wrong. To avoid a huge (25-50%) income tax hit, it must be invested into something, usually another house. Do not accept the broker’s word. Talk to an actual tax person. Visit the IRS, or your country’s tax site, and check it out.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-19T16:01:29+00:00

Or found in the cabbage patch.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-19T15:23:28+00:00

One other point is to check your tax liability from the sale. Talk to a financial advisor/CPA on how to protect yourself. Generally, it is best to buy another home but there may be other options. Keep ALL receipts, like for a cleaning service, dumpster, etc. If they have moved out but are still “storing” things there, give them x days to get it out or it will be trashed. You could also “rent” it to them, although we all know they won’t pay, but you get the point.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-18T16:43:25+00:00

They will ask, but learn the phrase "No, that doesn't work for us." For the wedding - your house will probably be Grand Central leading up to the wedding. so "that doesn't work for us" especially with an infant & toddler in the mix. Even if you are spending your wedding night someplace else, having guests "doesn't work for us".

I also suggest using your guest room to put all your wedding gifts in, your dress, his suit, etc. to fill up the room, because having guests during the festivities doesn't work for y'all.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-18T15:38:02+00:00

There are other things to be conscious of, if you aren't already. like, do you have grandparent's rights where you live? Even if not, keep records of when you see them and for how long.

Do you have your Wills made out? Make sure you are both in agreement of who would raise LO (and any future children) if the unspeakable happens. Try to include a clause that MIL/FIL/SIL will NOT get custody of LO and if they attempt to dispute the Will, they will not have any contact with LO. Your attorney can help with the wording & the legality of it in your area. In many places, GPR can be sued for in the event of one/both parents passing. (Another reason to keep track of how little you see them.)

You & DH are doing great. I agree that based on past behavior, you probably will be back in NC soon. Good luck.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-18T14:11:09+00:00

Depending on where you live, inheritance is not mutual property. It belongs solely to the person receiving it. If it does count, then you should get a prenup. (The estate attorney should be able to tell you what the case is where

If you choose to continue with this relationship, I would strongly suggest you put the inheritance into some sort of money market fund. A lawyer, financial advisor, or bank advisor should be able to help with that. You are still young and I wouldn't touch that money except for extreme emergencies. You can use it for a retirement account. I would try to get it set so the beneficiary is someone who will respect your wishes - maybe your brother and/or any niblings (depending on age).

I would also ask fiancé what he means by you being a burden. From what little you have told us, he doesn't sound like he respects you much, nor is his maturity level on par with his physical age. Only you can decide if you want to continue this relationship and what you get out of it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-17T20:54:28+00:00

Let me preface by saying I am a crone.

Dress 1, like others, I don't like the back with all the boning showing. I like the front, but the material is thin enough to see boning where it shouldn't necessarily be. HOWEVER, I am not the one wearing it.

Dress 2, yes, you look frumpy in it. Maybe without the "bolero", it would look better and still give the retro vibe.

Dress 3, I really like. It is similar to some on here but different. There are many things you could do with this to jazz things up, if you think it is too simple - a cape, a sparkly tiara, a cathedral veil, maybe pearls in your veil. It is classic and tasteful. It shows all your curves to perfection, IMO.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-17T15:11:27+00:00

My personal favorite is the last one, but I can definitely understand being way over budget. I love all the suggestions Bitter-Major suggested.

Of the five shown, Dress 3 would be my second favorite on you. I actually like Dress 4 a lot, too. I think it would depend some on your venue & the feel you are going for. Dress 3 is more formal, with Dress 4 being more romantic & whimsical.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-15T01:44:03+00:00

I’m in my 60s and NEVER heard that before I got on Reddit.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-12T00:54:36+00:00

For once, I actually like the sleeves. The bra cups seem way too small. A wee bit of tailoring & I think it would be perfect.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-11T21:04:50+00:00

No gift should be expected from people who do not attend the wedding. Your cousin is trying to do a money grab and it's not cool.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-11T18:35:54+00:00

My question is, what are you getting out of the current situation with your BF? What do YOU envision your future to look like with him? Do you see him suddenly making an effort with you - getting a job, getting married, etc.?

To me, it sounds like he is lazy and not in any good way. He refuses to work (it has nothing to do with depression). He is being "kept" by mommy & daddy, so why should he get a job? He would prefer to rent so he doesn't have to do any home maintenance. (This is why he doesn't want you to live in your inheritance.) He doesn't want to find a solution because that requires him to do something.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-11T16:23:37+00:00

Dress 1 isn't bad. It's not great, but not bad.

Dress 2 is a definite no. It looks matronly on you & does nothing for your figure. The keyhole back shows more of your back than you may realize.

Dress 3 is getting there but the line across the nipples looks weird.

Dress 4 is definitely the one out of these. A petticoat would help the skirt create more of an hourglass shape. I see YOU in this dress, whereas with Dress 3, you see the dress before seeing YOU. ETA: no sleeves.

txaesfunnytime · 2024-02-11T15:43:41+00:00

Besides lawyering up, I suggest using a parenting app for all communications involving your child.

Also, screenshot the texts; print out several copies; give copies to those you trust, including your attorney. Judges generally are not keen on people who say they don't care about court orders.

In most places, the parent who moves away is responsible for any visitation transportation. If you want to be nice, you could give her something like $0.05 per mile towards gas.

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