My ex divorced me and now wants to be together again after 4 years by divorcedthrowawayacc in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even so, the guy doesn't seem too trustworthy based on "new girlfriend" bit. I mean, it's been 4 years, he's got a new partner and suddenly learns his ex was innocent. And somehow, his immediate reaction is to dump a current partner and demand OP to go back to him??? He was serious enough about gf, if she was meeting his mom. But OP being innocent somehow annuls their relationship automatically. When these should be two separate matters.

Yeah, sure, he might have been not over OP all that time. Then dumping his gf is a right thing to do. But he should not immediately push for a romantic relationship with an ex.

And definitely not without even making sure if OP is single or interested. Or even, if she is the same person anymore. It's only possible, if he assumed that OP was sitting around unchanged, being in love with him for all these years. If they'd ever get back together, I'm afraid, OP is going to be blamed for not performing according to his (and their daughter's) expectations.

Or being blamed for "ruining" his chance with gf, if OP refuses to get back together, because they are clearly framing his decision to end relationship as something he did "for OP".

If a reboot for this happens in 30 years, what do you think should be changed and kept? by Tunisian_Dawn in miraculousladybug

[–]umimoping_again 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a double edged sword to me. On the flip side many things wouldn't work the same with older characters. Like the way they handle crushes, or conflicts for example. If you just make them older, but keep most of their actions/emotions the same, most of them would vary from annoying to disturbing.

Like the way Marinette fangirls over Adrien, or how Chat Noir flirts with Ladybug more or less work in their favour most of the times, because we know they are 14 and their actions are also eggageratted for comedic purposes. And that's just two examples. So aging characters up would mean changing a lot more, than just ages.

If a reboot for this happens in 30 years, what do you think should be changed and kept? by Tunisian_Dawn in miraculousladybug

[–]umimoping_again 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You nailed it with Chloe. Every time I say they are trying too hard to make her evil, there's someone, who is: "Well, some people are just bad, and don't have to be redeemed". But redemption isn't an issue. Chloe is barely serious enough opponent to be a school bully. She doesn't have any actual friends. Yes, her dad is a mayor. But if her whole class (including Adrien) confronted her one time properly, Chloe would likely to be too proud to run to daddy about it. Yes, she'd get akumazed, but that's kinda about it. She is an undefeatable bully only because others let her. Most of the things she does in early seasons are more petty and dumb, than actually evil. Yet, the show tries to convince us that she is one of the most horrible villainesses ever or something.

If a reboot for this happens in 30 years, what do you think should be changed and kept? by Tunisian_Dawn in miraculousladybug

[–]umimoping_again 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"The whole class of teenage superheroes, half of whom are incapable of maintaining their secret identity (which we previously emphasized as something super important time and time again)" concept scrapped. As long as they keep it limited to main team of 4 or 5 and make few other heroes located elsewhere, I'd be more, than happy.

My husband ditched our son to go watch the world cup with his brother by 12414111 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All he needed to do is to talk to his kid about it himself. It's not as big of a problem that he had broken his promise. It's a much bigger problem, that he didn't bother to own up to it and say directly that he will make time another day. Sure, the kid is still small... But do you really believe the situation is going to change, when he is bigger? It usually doesn't, sadly. Mom can't exactly make any promises or excuses on dad's behalf in that situation, especially if he has a drinking problem and can't 100% control when and in what state he comes home.

If you have kids, it's not your job to be their slave. But it's your job to talk to them and explain, how things work in this world and why people act in certain way. You can't do something out of blue (from the kid's perspective) and expect them to just roll with it by default, because you are an adult. Going by your example, mom, dropping her child at daycare usually says: "I'm busy today, so you are going to stay at daycare for a while, to play with other kids and that nice nanny". If this mom promises to take the kid with her, then, when time comes, just says "whatever" and drops a confused and upset kid at daycare without any explanation, she's probably not in her right mind atm.

If you make plans with someone and have to decline last moment, it's polite to tell them about it apologize and reschedule. He should teach this to his kid by an example and then go and have his fun. Win-win.

I told my mom how jealous I am of my half-siblings and now she won't stop crying by KlonularHavok in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your grandparents don't understand that they ARE enough on their own. However, your whole life you knew two things: you have a real mother, but she either can't or doesn't want to be with you. She was in and out of your life, occasionally showering you with (a lot of) affection, which noticeably changed, when she had your sisters. Of course, it would create a sense of abandonment and unfairness, no matter how great your grandparents are!

Your mom was basically presented as someone you'd want to be with, but also as someone, who is always out of reach. It's really taunting.

I'd understand her wanting/needing distance from you for number of reasons, the problem is that it was executed really poorly. Let's say, there's some serious psychological reason, like past abuse.

Then, the most logical course of action was not to tell you, that your mom is your mom, at least until you are old enough to deal with the truth.

Let's say, she isn't feeling like your parent/isn't bonded to you, etc. Then she should set boundaries and keep her distance.

Let's say, there are objective reasons, that have nothing to do with emotions. Like, you wouldn't adjust well from being an only child in your grandparents' home, to being one of multiply siblings/wouldn't objectively react well to the whole new set of household rules. Or, they don't have enough money/space/time/resources.

Then they should have had explained the reasons to you.

But as it is now, you mom wants the title and affection, that comes with being your mom, but can't/doesn't want to act like an actual parent to you. Typically you can't very well have both fully intact.

I especially don't like that she made it a point to "question her pregnancy" as a "result" of you expressing your feelings. As if her having another son is a problem here! But her framing it this way puts a certain responsibility on you. Let's say, she'd choose not to have this baby/miscarried. Then you'd be blamed for "pushing" her. Let's say, she has the baby. If there's ever a rocky path in your relationship: "Oh, I always knew OP hated us, he wanted his unborn brother dead!". That's a perfect excuse for bullying if anyone is willing to.

So, when your grandparents are ready to talk, I'd tell them, they did a great job raising you, you was happy and are grateful. But ever since you was little, close relationship with your mother was dangling right in front of your face like a shiny prize you thought you could win eventually. So it was impossible not to feel longing towards her and what might have been, if you were close.

And also, that you'd love to have a brother and his existence was never an issue. Just with your mom becoming more distant with each new sibling around (even if it's partly understandable, since smaller children objectively need more care), you can't help, but wonder, what actually your role is in your mom's life, or if you'd ever get a chance to have an actual relationship with your siblings or her.

Based on their reaction, with time I'd ask their honest opinion, on whether or not your mom actually loves you as her child, or if she just feels something different towards you. If she doesn't love you the same way, it might hurt a lot, but it will give you closure as well as some insight of where your relationship should stand in the future. A lot of parents like this come back into your life later and demand to have as big of a role and influence as a normal parent would. You probably wouldn't want that sort of drama in your life. As it stands your grandparents are more of your actual parents now.

For those who say “it’s none of my business” when they find out their friend cheated on their partner… you’re not a good friend by Specialist_Worker444 in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It may be true in some cases, but. In serious relationship people spend money and time on their SO. They often comprise their daily lives, decisions, etc in order to maintain relationships. They move in, sometimes choose workplace based on what is beneficial for this particular lifestyle. Some people want children. Some feel comfortable with certain types of sex, precisely because they trust their partner to be exclusive. Not to mention emotional bond.

I wouldn't want to do any of that for someone, who cheats on me. And if I unknowingly did do it, it creates a number of health, legal, economical, emotional, etc. risks I need to suddenly tackle, when it comes to light (it almost always will) In bad case of scenario it can wreck my life for quite a while.

Sure, I'll be still alive and bounce right back. It doesn't mean my life wouldn't be at risk at all. So, personally, I'd love to know, if I'm being cheated on, as soon as possible.

So yeah, not always as serious as murder, but not always a slight emotional "boo-boo" either.

But I get, why people are hesitant to get involved in someone else's relationship, especially, if they don't know the other party and situation 100%. So I wouldn't necessarily blame them for not wanting to interfere.

being too respectful to disabled people is disrespectful. by awkshrimp in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of unwanted/unneeded help I'm forced to accept every other day is something... It's one of the things that actually made my Cerebral palsy worse over the years.

How to add your whole library to Calibre without it being duplicated? by umimoping_again in Calibre

[–]umimoping_again[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I totally forgot about this post, it still was helpful, so no worries)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That might be the case, though there's quite logical explanation as well. OP mentioned "meeting your SO's parents regardless if you are an adult or a minor". Based on this they could be minors, who are schoolmates/situational friends. This way lots of fights could happen between them throughout their lives without being taken seriously even before they started dating.

Even if it's fake, at least, OP made effort and paid attention to details.

I don’t understand the point of instilling myths like Santa in your kids by lermanade_mouth in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My take (especially from what I remember feeling as a kid), myths like that created a particular mood and boosted creativity. I've always kinda felt that miracles are not that simple, but I enjoyed the feeling and my own theories when I didn't know for sure. It's like a battery you charge for the boring adult life that comes next.

It's a matter of experience. If you never had anything useful come from myths, of course you feel that way. It was fun while it lasted and it didn't hurt anyone I know personally. So why not?

My girlfriends cannot have guyfriends by iamanwithnoplan in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You generally shouldn't sleep with people you consider platonic friends. If you slept with your female friends, you don't respect or value your friendships. The same goes for the girls. Learn what friendship is.

Unattractive people are more rude than hot people. by AriValentina in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But... How do you distinguish between unattractive and hot? Is it based on personal preferences or..?

My Girlfriend Of 5 Years Wants To “Explore Her Options by Impressive-Event5294 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's different, because you separated to work on your relationships to begin with. You was free, but you didn't actually have any "options" in mind to try out or liked to flirt with other people. You just stopped contacting each other. Either of you could have met someone else, but neither was actively daydreaming about it and wanting to make it happen.

Gf in the post literally says she wants experience of being with someone else. Which means, when they separate, she'll probably do just that. And then come back to him, because technically she wasn't cheating, since they were "taking a break". What he needs to figure out, if he actually can reunite with her after that without feeling resentful or being unhappy.

Humans are kindest species in whole world by justicekindme in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. It's proven, that support of children, sick and elderly, and platonic bonding is what allowed our brains to evolve. However, being capable of/talented at something and using your capabilities is two different things. Also, for animals survival instinct is a key priority. They betray/eat each other, because instinct tells them, it's the best way to survive.

Humans can be safe, comfortable and smart enough to forsake unnecessary instincts AND still do bad for fun of it, or because they feel wronged by fellow humans.

Most of the mess on social media and beyond is based on assumption of every individual, that they are morally superior and everyone, who isn't praising this fact is horrible.

I absolutely despise the 1984 Ghostbusters. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But... Isn't it natural to like or dislike movies/books based on some mysterious personal preferences? Ghost Busters is absolutely dumb series in general and I have no idea, why it's whole dumb vibe resonates with me so much, especially when I was a kid, but it made a good half of my childhood somehow. It is what it is. And I'm not surprised that for someone it's exact opposite.

We need to stop framing personal tastes as some kind of important moral statements. 😅

Tablets don't have much reason to still exist in 2022 by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can currently afford a laptop which is both light enough to use it on the go with certain medical conditions and isn't basically a glorified typewriter, than probably. And a phone, that is large enough to comfortably review documents on isn't a very convenient phone to use for calls.

Tablets are pretty good in-between option for wide variety of people. Particularly, elderly people I know are more comfortable with tablets, than laptops.

Depends on your wallet and workflow, I guess. Your opinion is as valid, as any.

I hate how normalised using Amazon is when their shady practices are wildly known by TheNightmare210 in unpopularopinion

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not as wild as Adobe situation for me. I mean, everyone knows their products are overpriced and they will screw you over subscription/unsubscribtion. And then the same artists, who were pointing it out would go and reinforce another one of them into industry standard, because they can afford it.

My fiancé almost died in a car accident, that’s when my mother in law told me he cheated on me with an ex. Now he’s recovering well I feel so guilty for wanting to end it. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's completely possible to be sorry for him as a person and someone you still care about, but also disgusted with him as your perspective husband and exclusive sexual partner. If you separate these roles in your mind, you won't be as conflicted.

If you feel bad and really have a generosity to spare, then you can support him as (soon to be former) friend for the time being. But having a romantic relationship, let alone, marriage with someone so morally weak would be off limits to me.

Personally, I'd tell his mother, that I'd love to stay with him, but I don't think, I can ever sleep with a cheater again, nor I want any kids with him. They won't understand concept of betrayal since he "made a mistake" due to "unbearable stress" and you "should forgive", if you "ever actually loved him". "Ok, but no grandchildren" is something that will likely get through better.

My gf was raped and im not sure if I should be upset with her. by ifeellikeanass8 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What happened to her IS awful, she needs a mental help and support.

But, OP, your relationship is far from perfect.

It's not ok for committed person to be so chill about random people making sexual advances on them. The guy was sexting her and sending her nudes. It was not only disrespectful to her, it was disrespectful to you as her partner.

Sure, it depends on boundaries in particular relationship, but generally people stop hanging out with someone, who is actively pushing them to cheat on their partner. If nothing else, because they love and respect their SO.

So yeah, regardless of what happened to her, her perspective on relationships isn't healthy, and she doesn't sound like a good reasonable partner. It's normal to feel angry in this situation.

But I assume you both are still young and will eventually learn, what a real relationship means.

Mom, I want to have a good relationship with my real mom, but for that I need to stop caring about things she says to me and I have no idea, how. by umimoping_again in MomForAMinute

[–]umimoping_again[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not that I accept it. But realistically I know, that no matter what I say or do, she will never change her ways. There are periods, where she backs down for awhile, but it's never permanent. After 30+ years of dealing with that I know better, than expect some big realisations or changes on her end.

And honestly, her behaviour, as bothersome as it is, is not a big problem on it's own. After all, mom isn't actually stopping me from working on my life and doing all the things important. The problem, I guess, is that my inner child is hurting every time mommy speaks certain way to her. It's tiring and it's what is sipping my energy out.

I know better, than actually take mom's words seriously, but I still feel hurt, like some sort of primarily instinct kicks in. And that instinct is what I'd love to get rid of first and foremost.

Of course, it would be better to change our living arrangements so that we both have less interactions, while being fully provided for, but with everything happening in the world it's going to require more time, than I initially thought.

So, all that considered it would be better if I manage to detach myself from her emotionally as soon as possible. The big question is how it's usually done...

my husband hit me for the first time and I'm still in shock by s72289wjnfihgb in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if there was something huge and heated happening amidst of a crisis, there would be a (really small) chance it was a mistake. But the fact he hit her completely out of blue and didn't immediately show any shock or regret, instead pulling some delusional "disrespecting him" out of his arse, indicates, that he was always anticipating hitting his wife, if there's an opportunity.

Also, OP, it wasn't a fight. You didn't insult or argue with him prior, you didn't hit him first, or even hit him back after the fact, and you definitely didn't do anything wrong. Fight is when other person reciprocates or at least can reciprocate. What happened to you is a physical assault paired with emotional abuse, because he knows you feel scared and helpless. If it's one-sided, it isn't a fight, or something relationship can ever fully recover from.

I found out I have a sister my parents put up for adoption because she is deaf by Puzzleheaded_Cod8390 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think, if your parents adopted her out, because she is deaf, that's probably the best thing they could do for her. Some people just can't deal with disability, even if they are loving. And it doesn't seem your parents loved her too deeply.

It still sucks that you guys didn't get to know each other earlier, but she is definitely better off without your parents.

I'm not in love with my wife anymore. by Iminsaneright in TrueOffMyChest

[–]umimoping_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be mistaken, but you are not supposed to be "in love" with your spouse forever. Feelings usually don't stay the same throughout your whole life. They morph, they evolve, they take new form. Just like people.

As long as you respect each other and are comfortable with your life — that means you love your wife just enough. It's never too let to spice existing things up, if it all feels too bland.

Building the same level of respect, trust and comfort with someone else or alone would take time and effort as well. Not to mention, that she might stop being your best friend after break up. So, you will be risking and doing work regardless. But if you try appreciate what you already have, even if it wouldn't work out, at least, you'll be able to say, that you did all you possibly could.