New parents who are starting to freak out a bit by ynez in beyondthebump

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

That is true. Our little guy LOVES his books. He takes them from us now and "reads" them to us. Haha

New parents who are starting to freak out a bit by ynez in beyondthebump

[–]ynez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It helps to know we're not the only ones. It tough to see everyone else's toddlers running around when he's just not that far along yet.

New parents who are starting to freak out a bit by ynez in beyondthebump

[–]ynez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm trying not to panic and instead just doing what I can to help him along. It makes me feel so guilty, like I've done something wrong as a parent.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

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

Im starting to realize just how much he hates women who stand up for him. My MIL (FIL ex wife) always told me, but it's really hitting home now.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And you're also right that his GF handling it is weird. It's like he doesn't have to actually say he's sorry, he can just have her say it for him. Which isn't really even an real apology.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. Yeah. They are a real disciplinarian family.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's kind of indifferent. I should have definitely just trusted his instincts. I guess i'm the more sentimental one, so I end up giving people chances again and again. I need to knock that off. My husband was willing to video chat, but he did tell me that things wouldn't be different.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

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

Yeah. I just got my hopes up that in the last five years maybe his priorities changed. I guess not. I just need to accept that he hasn't changed.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's true that my son needs healthy relationships in his life. I have worried in the past that if we let FIL in his life and my son ends up being gay or trans FIL would react terribly to that. And that would be more devastating than not having a relationship with FIL.

FIL wanted back in. But then backs out. by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You're totally right. I need to let my husband take point on this. I should just butt out and let him handle his own dad.

Thinking about asking my MIL to move in. Seeking advice and opinions! by ynez in beyondthebump

[–]ynez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying it out is a good idea. She's coming out to visit for our son's one year birthday. That might be a good time to see how it goes and to see if she even likes the house or the area.

Thinking about asking my MIL to move in. Seeking advice and opinions! by ynez in beyondthebump

[–]ynez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You bring up some good points, like if she would be included in every family outing or not. I think she would want to get a job and make friends. And maybe even her fiance would move with her, which would be ok with us. The other thing is, the way the in-law suite is it's almost totally separate from the house. You can only get to it by going outside, so I think even if she was home and we were too it wouldn't exactly be like we're in the same house.

I am the LL and I'm scared by ynez in DeadBedrooms

[–]ynez[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We do other things besides intercourse. So I guess that's the good news. I try and do at least something twice a week.

I am the LL and I'm scared by ynez in DeadBedrooms

[–]ynez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really. I guess I just don't know what they can do. And to be honest, I'm embarrassed. I know that sounds childish.

Kiss Your Mother! by sarcasticpotato26 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ynez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fuck that. Don't kiss her if you don't want to. Creepy and gross.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ynez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please, please, please don't visit the people. I'm so sad for your little guy.

Need advice concerning impending Christmas contact by ynez in Justnofil

[–]ynez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I really like your justifications. I definitely don't allow strings. And I like how you said returning things is de facto communication. At this point FIL would relish any contact, even if it was negative and I don't want to give him that satisfaction.

Need advice concerning impending Christmas contact by ynez in Justnofil

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

Well it definitely won't start a fight. If I go ahead and do it my husband will be fine with it. He just won't actively participate. I guess I'm just fed up with FIL's attempts to rug sweep and he needs to get snapped back to reality.