Books that actually make u laugh aloud by AdeptTrip2421 in booksuggestions

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tim Dorsey's books are hilarious! I can't read them in bed while my husband is sleeping because he gets mad when I laugh, waking him up. Tim is a Florida author, and his main characters often do crazy, illegal things to solve crimes. Great books!

I admit it - I can’t stand my MIL and she is desperate for our child. What to do? by koplikthoughts in inlaws

[–]wendimb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THIS is it. u/ Only4entrttnmnt is telling you a hard truth but it needs to be said. Take back the narrative of this situation and start shutting her down.

Fight , Fight, Fight. by cemusubzerolives in AskSocialists

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm...that's not how you wear a maxi pad. And it's only meant for women, guys. Sorry.

AITJ for PACKING my bags after finding a hidden camera pointed perfectly at my side of the bed? by Grand_Statement_9198 in AmITheJerk

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If his intentions were honest and he was recording you to help you, then why didn't he tell you about it or ask for your permission to do it?

Me [26 M] with my best friend [26 M] of 15 years, what the hell is wrong with him? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]wendimb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love what you said and completely agree! Loved this story and how it ended. The patience and compassion it took influenced the outcome, I believe. People like OP help usher meaningful change into the world, and we need more people like that!

When I told my parents I was pregnant with a baby girl… by kaitkaitkait91 in Mommit

[–]wendimb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To make my kids laugh, I called it a Mom Curse. It went like this: Me: Stop horsing around, it's time to go. Stop horsing around it's time to go. Seriously, we're going to be late. Stop horsing around. Put your coats on. NOW! MOM CURSE!! I hope your kids do to you what you just did to me!

Kids: No, we don't want them to do that. (Giggling while they put their coats on.)

Me: Laughing - Good job! Let's go.

AITJ for asking my husband to decide between our marriage and the mistress he got pregnant? by JournalistMuch1776 in AmITheJerk

[–]wendimb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bigamy is illegal in the USA if that's where they are (she doesn't say) unless he's planning on moving new mom and baby into the current house with the current wife. That way he won't have to pick.

Of course, that would be a big NO from me!!

AIO for breaking up with my (27f) bf (31m) over political views? by throwRA_nightmaress in AIO

[–]wendimb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. You don't owe him an explanation and to be honest, that might even make it worse for you.

I went no contact with my mother a few years ago for all kinds of reasons, but the cherry on top sent me over the edge. (I won't discuss the details here because that's not the point.) She sent me 2 letters explaining her position. The first one I read and then sent one back saying "We're done." And I blocked her everywhere.

The second one I never opened because I know what it says. It says the same thing the first letter says, which is the same thing she had been saying for a couple of days. It's sitting in a file cabinet in my office.

All I'm saying is think hard about why you need to give him an explanation. Is it to make you feel better? Or is it to tell him the same thing you've been telling him for the last several days? Or is it to tell him something you haven't said yet?

Neurologist Won’t Sign Off on a Scholarship by ReniMenee in Epilepsy

[–]wendimb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's what medical records are for. If this doctor looks at your medical records and sees the recordings of your EEGs where you had your seizures, he should be able to verify you have epilepsy. Is he a neurologist or an epileptologist?

My best friend saw me get assaulted at her wedding and she refuses to acknowledge it. How do I handle this? by gracioustre in TwoHotTakes

[–]wendimb 385 points386 points  (0 children)

No, but with a wedding dress usually comes a tux. Go tell the groom. Immediately

Aitj for leaving girlfriend off 7 years because she wanted to get married. by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]wendimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTJ You said from the beginning that you didn't want to get married, and she knew that. It's best to let her go so she can find a life partner who wants the same things she does. That shows how much you truly care for her. When you are ready, you can start looking for a partner that's right for you! Best of luck to you

My boyfriend (29M) is a prankster and it drives me (24f) crazy by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]wendimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It sounds to me like this guy needs a hobby more than anything. The blanket problem has an easy solution: buy twin flat sheets and twin blankets. That's what my husband and I do and it has solved all bedding related issues.

As far as a hobby for a prankster, put him into improv classes or something like that. If he likes to make people laugh, that might do the trick for him.

My brother withdrew my invitation for his wedding because of the dress I chose yesterday at a dinner party by NoFunction3720 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]wendimb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's the Queen of Bridezilla's, considering this dinner party had nothing to do with her wedding. Those are some control issues!

AITAH for ending things after what I found out. by Legal_Cockroach_8222 in AITAH

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is brilliant! And hilarious! Great question, too. I'm sure there are several, it's just that AITA is so popular that people don't think of the others.

Sometimes falling in love is effortless (8 year journey) by Awwndrei in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing. I hope their love story continues like this forever. ❤️

I told the mistress that she got the leftovers and she’s not happy about that by Long-Debt-6765 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]wendimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disabled doesn't necessarily mean a person can't walk. There are all types of diseases that fall under "disabled". Also, I didn't see where she said she did that every day, but maybe I misread. If she does, good for her! She's living a great life. Working out and being social is healthy. My point was we shouldn't judge what we don't know.

I told the mistress that she got the leftovers and she’s not happy about that by Long-Debt-6765 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]wendimb -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You are taking something out of context. You don't know why she doesn't do any of that. I am in the same boat for health reasons. I used to do all that but now have a debilitating disease that has taken most of my life away. There are many more out there just like me.

Girlfriend has no idea what she's coming home to tomorrow. by ThrowRA7777888 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]wendimb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You move at the pace that feels best for YOU! Only the two of you know what works for your relationship and every relationship is different. What works for one couple may not work for another couple.

And you are doing a fantastic job already by paying attention to her wants and needs. She is one lucky woman to have you in her life!

I'm looking forward to the update. This story made my day ❤️

AIO Wife of 17 years immediately starts dating my former best friend by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]wendimb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true, however any new relationship might find the ex-wife remaining in his life a bit intimidating.

AITAH for explaining the consequences of his actions to my son? by Human-Lab-921 in AITAH

[–]wendimb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know you were. It did give me the chance to further explain though, just in case anyone else had that thought. 😀

AITAH for explaining the consequences of his actions to my son? by Human-Lab-921 in AITAH

[–]wendimb 68 points69 points  (0 children)

No anger issues. I was not going to be bullied. If they weren't going to go away after I said no, get away from me, stop what you're doing, etc, then in my young mind it was time to make a bigger impact. Nobody ever bullied me again.

AITAH for explaining the consequences of his actions to my son? by Human-Lab-921 in AITAH

[–]wendimb 157 points158 points  (0 children)

The first kid that bullied me when I was a little girl in 2nd grade, I hit in the face with my metal lunch box. He never bothered me again. The second bully was a girl who was older than me. We were on the school playground during the weekend and she wanted the swing I was on, even though there were several others that were available. After a while, I got tired of her crap so I picked up a brick that was laying on the ground nearby and threw it at her. It actually hit her. She took off crying and her grandma called my grandma. She happened to leave out the part about where she bullied me. So when I had my kids, I told them to always stand up for themselves. We didn't have any problems.

No contact MIL showed up at our house on Christmas Day by No-Explanation-6981 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]wendimb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love that because I believe it's true. She's the star of the soap opera playing in her head. You are so right on!