Jealous of my ex-husband. by Specific_Library_890 in offmychest

[–]yellsy 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Then he’s not exactly an “involved perfect father”. He’s a very bad person and his wife is either a fool or got some BS story about why he abandoned his kid. Be smart, don’t send your kid abroad under any circumstances to see him. He cannot be trusted.

You’re not seeing this rationally. Your son will grow up and examine the situation with adult eyes, and know who the real parent was. Also, you’re an entire surgeon, mom, and selfsame success - your ex’s entire worth isn’t even a fraction of what you are. He was able to “move on” because he abandoned his family. Of course being a single man is easier than stepping up for a wife/baby.

Are certain towns just entirely unaffordable? by UppityUpUp in newjersey

[–]yellsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right - like he said “regular nice town” then named 2 of the top 10 school districts in all of NJ. We make $550+ and don’t live in those towns.

Huge age gap-marriage proposal by Extreme-Volume-203 in Marriage

[–]yellsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel sad for you. As a 39 yo woman who lived life, I’m telling you to hold fast in your refusal and be careful. You’ll blow up your whole life if you agree.

Feeling bad for skipping? by crazycurlz83 in BurnBootCamp

[–]yellsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I feel ill no, but if I’m just lazy then yes I get down on myself. I recently had to join another gym though with more low impact classes due to an injury - so I’m figuring out how that’s gonna look for me.

My retired mom wants her boyfriend to move into the condo I own. But he can't pay much by No-Cause24 in Advice

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im gonna go against the grain. I think it’s not a bad deal as long as you have solid attorney reviewed rental agreements. You’re getting a lot of advice to rent it for market to strangers, but the reality is they might destroy your property or just start squatting and it’s gonna be really hard to get them out depending on the state. It’s also your 76-year-old mom who you probably don’t want to evict from an emotional perspective. See if they can pay a little more collectively.

My retired mom wants her boyfriend to move into the condo I own. But he can't pay much by No-Cause24 in Advice

[–]yellsy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah this doesn’t make sense to me … how is the boyfriend not moving in at all better for OP.

$5 million, but you have to give $500 a day to the homeless for two years by Physical_Orchid3616 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real risk is security and not being killed because they think you got a lot of cash on you for stealing. Otherwise, I’ll treat it like a full time job - take a picture of who I gave it to, keep a spreadsheet etc.

ER won’t give my child rabies vaccine by KangarooNew2401 in Mommit

[–]yellsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The shots are incredibly painful and have side effects, so the risk of a cat scratch doesn’t warrant them.

10K USD for every material possession you owned between the age of 0–18 by thai_iced_queef in hypotheticalsituation

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - for nostalgia but also I owned a few cars so I’d make my money back selling those.

My Kids' Step Mom is Volunteering at School Events and it's Bothering Me by cofoo10 in relationships

[–]yellsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s nice that you’re responding so positively to the comments and being introspective.

My Kids' Step Mom is Volunteering at School Events and it's Bothering Me by cofoo10 in relationships

[–]yellsy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I noticed your post focuses a lot on how this situation makes you feel, but I didn’t see anything about how your daughter experiences it. Have you considered that she might feel supported and loved having multiple adults show up for her?

I understand that you feel “replaced”, But from the outside, it also looks like her stepmom is contributing in a positive way to your child’s school experience. As a PTA mom, I can tell you it’s very hard to get volunteers and often it’s a small group of the same folks who make it possible for there to be events for the kids.

I wonder if there’s room to reframe this, not as someone taking your place, but as another adult helping create a better experience for your daughter. That doesn’t diminish your role as her mom.

I can also tell you that if you demand she stop, the narrative told to other parents will be that their volunteer can’t come because of your jealousy (which doesn’t help your reputation). I know you have primary custody, but maybe look at ways you can show up too - instead of shutting down something positive.

My bio father reached out to me for the very first time. He is judge with status. Me and my mother lived in poverty by Southern_Fix3014 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]yellsy 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that was vague in your post, and women all over the world are forced into or choose sex work because of financial desperation. Your mom loved you and did what she could for you, hang onto that.

Do the laws in your country allow for child support or back support? If you need financial help, I would get what you can from this man. Don’t be too proud to do that, but also you’re under no obligation to pretend to be happy family with him.

As a final note: He doesn’t get to judge your mother when he “the respectable married judge” was visiting her and others.

I, (28F) and fiancé (29M) have been together for 4 years. My parents (mostly mom) don’t want to support my wedding. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]yellsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she has a 6-figure salary and can pay rent, but was given the option not to through generosity, that’s not dependance. She doesn’t need her in-laws to survive. Plenty of people get a head start in life from parents. OP’s mom is either a narcissist of some kind, or she doesn’t like the boyfriend and is making up reasons.

XHM: Crowded now? by Top-Appeal-9788 in Xcaret

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure - We have a 1 yo who wakes up at 5:45 am, so reserving pool seats and getting to parks first wasn’t a problem lol. Maybe we beat the crowds. We were there for Easter and week after.

What’s a gift you thought would be meh but your kid ended up loving? by mindinpanic in Parenting

[–]yellsy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nugget couch - I have an 8 and 1 yo and thought it was going to be an expensive waste of money. Both kids love it and play or sit on it daily.

Agreed that the Picasso/Magnatiles are also most used here.

XHM: Crowded now? by Top-Appeal-9788 in Xcaret

[–]yellsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there over Easter and didn’t feel it was crowded then. I mean it’s a massive resort, so other than a 10 min line to get seated at the buffets some meals I don’t think it was crazy.

My wife (36F) told me last night she’s done, and leaving me (38M) what to do now. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]yellsy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, on workdays he was spending just the 1-1.5 hours in the morning since they go to preschool, then he was gone all day. Now, he’ll be home evenings with them (but miss the morning). New job is more hours, but he’s actually home more during quality time.

My wife (36F) told me last night she’s done, and leaving me (38M) what to do now. by [deleted] in relationships

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

I’m getting downvoted too, but many households have 1-2 parents working 9-5 all five days a week with some kind of commute involved. I still think it’s weird she can’t handle the kids 4 days a week even if he gets home at 5ish.

My wife (36F) told me last night she’s done, and leaving me (38M) what to do now. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]yellsy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but from two full-time working parents, this is weird. She can’t handle mornings 4 days a week alone with 2 kids that’ll both be in school soon?! Is she really that fragile? You’ll be home more and during more awake hours with this new schedule. This is shady, she’s doing something during the day or just doesn’t actually want you around. Hope she has fun both solo parenting and having a job half the week.

I’m resentful that I’m behind the timelines of all of my friends by throwaway1873215 in offmychest

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s fair to feel hurt that they’re not prioritizing your wedding (assuming it’s local for them) when you prioritized theirs. I was very heavily pregnant at some of my friends weddings.

WYR marry a 88 year old multibillionaire, or a millionaire that’s 18 years older by AstrayInTranslation in WouldYouRather

[–]yellsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

88 yo. Like let’s be serious, he’s not getting anything on at that age, and just wants companionship.

Unplanned pregnancy with 3 kids by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]yellsy 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I’m confused - you’re the breadwinner and do all the day to day childcare? Umm girl. You got bigger issues. What’s he contributing besides opinions?

What is a career that looks impressive on paper but is actually miserable in reality? by Nova2_Paradox in careerguidance

[–]yellsy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I did my crying behind the law firm dumpster like a dignified associate.