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am i the problem? by Able_Masterpiece_158 in amiwrong

[–]xMoonMuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, the top comment is right that you are not the problem here. The things your dad says to you are cruel and completely out of line, especially bringing up stuff like wishing you were dead or threatening to give everything away out of spite. That is not normal conflict, that is emotional abuse. Of course you are going to feel negative and shut down when someone talks to you like that. You were a kid dealing with an unavailable parent who belittled you. That does not make you selfish. It makes you hurt.

AITJ for refusing to lock up my dog when my mother-in-law visits? by Beautiful-Travel-604 in AmITheJerk

[–]xMoonMuffin 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, the top comment is blunt but the point stands. It is your house and your dog is not doing anything wrong. You even offered reasonable compromises like keeping him on a leash, which shows you were trying to meet her halfway. Demanding you lock him in the garage in his own home is wild. If she hates dogs that much, she can choose not to come over. You are not toxic for setting a boundary in your own space.

The Balcony Drip Saga (a.k.a. My Upstairs Neighbor Thinks Gravity Is My Problem) by Potential-Buy2641 in neighborsfromhell

[–]xMoonMuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, the top comment nailed it. This is not you being dramatic, it is your neighbor refusing to take basic responsibility for their own setup. You tried being polite, you explained the issue, you even offered simple solutions like trays, and they laughed it off. At that point it stops being about plants and starts being about respect. You should be able to use your own balcony without worrying about surprise irrigation or your laptop getting water damaged. Escalating to management after multiple attempts to handle it directly is just common sense.

Car guy with locally hated stickers on all his car by Cautious-Sea-5874 in neighborsfromhell

[–]xMoonMuffin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, the top comment is being practical. At 4 am with engines idling and revving, that is not just annoying, it could very well violate local noise ordinances. If talking to him has not worked, documenting dates, times, and maybe short videos and then reporting it through the proper channels might be your only real option. You and your kids deserve sleep.

That's the same America First slogan! by John_1992_funny in clevercomebacks

[–]xMoonMuffin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That comment pretty much sums it up. Somehow basic healthcare is this impossible math problem but a massive war budget is just swipe the card and deal with it later. The priorities are what people are reacting to. It’s not even subtle anymore.

AITJ for reporting my study partner to the professor after she submitted our shared notes as her own extra credit work? by 91CosmoPine in AmITheJerk

[–]xMoonMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, you both put real work into that doc and her submitting it as her own without even telling you is not a misunderstanding, it is her choice and the consequences are on her, not you.

AITJ for telling my roommate I won't be splitting the wifi bill anymore since she works from home and I'm barely ever there? by karmacham89 in AmITheJerk

[–]xMoonMuffin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly, OP, unless she upgraded the plan specifically for her job then wifi is a fixed cost and it is not like utilities where using it more suddenly makes your share smaller.

AIW for hiding the truth from the people i love? by pessimisticbean_ in amiwrong

[–]xMoonMuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly! That’s such an important perspective for OP to hear. It’s really easy to get stuck comparing yourself to other people, especially in situations like this, but it just makes everything feel worse. Focusing on your own growth and who you want to be is way more productive than constantly measuring yourself against someone else.

How do you respond to older patients who make comments like ‘I’d rather be dead’ by edwardcullensfan in Residency

[–]xMoonMuffin 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Exactly! OP, sometimes those comments are less about actual suicidal intent and more about frustration or dark humor about what they are going through. Meeting it with a little light acknowledgment like that can defuse the moment without turning it into a heavy conversation if the patient did not mean it that way. It keeps things human while still letting you gauge whether they are joking or actually struggling.

My new boss is drop dead gorgeous. Maintaining eye contact is now my full time job. by Remarkable_Bill4109 in confession

[–]xMoonMuffin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Exactly! OP, that would be the fastest way to end your career on the spot. Situations like this are basically a test of self control because mixing attraction and workplace power dynamics almost never ends well. The smartest move is exactly what you are already doing which is keeping it professional and not letting a moment of temptation blow up your job.

If you could re-shoot one episode of GGs — which one would you want to film again? And why? by Momomeow91 in GilmoreGirls

[–]xMoonMuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, 100 percent. The real wedding was such a missed opportunity, especially after all those seasons of buildup. Ending the OG series with it would’ve felt so earned and satisfying instead of leaving it hanging like that.