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The dad is visiting his college kid and planning to pick up checks as we college parents do. I hate people picking up checks because then next time you feel like you need to. To me, it’s uncomfortable. Don’t overthink or make it a deal with your DD. She will no doubt mention it to BF and then...

I’m curious about how you know what others did. Also, what reason was given for refusing your request? It does seem that two pages may have been overkill and probably didn’t help your case. I would love a job that requires only a day or two in the office, but I’m completely empathetic to...

You asked so I’ll answer…you’re being a party pooper. If they are excited, bearing the cost of hosting, and inviting friends and family to share their excitement, what do you have to complain about? Go if you want, don’t if not, but don’t rain on their parade.

While I agree that we (collectively) would be better off if we rejected the stigma and talked openly about mental health struggles, I would urge that you refrain from judging how a family grieves. They are in an incredibly difficult situation. One often filled with guilt on top of grief. They...

That has been our whole summer goal in recent years. We go late June/early July. We have loved Mackinac Island, Michigan, Ireland😍, and the North East US (Maine, Vermont. Cape Cod). Currently planning Scotland for next summer.

Really??? I would characterize her as having the incredible talent of taking all of life’s ups and downs and turning them into beautiful, catchy, award winning songs. The less talented of us just have to muddle through.

While I agree that they are both delusional. I also think that this is a fairly common justification at the end of long marriages. I know people who have used something similar IRL especially if they cheated. “I never knew love like this.” “I realize that it wasn’t this kind of love.” While...

While supply improved throughout last year, Even with inflation and the high prices many are complaining about, demand is still strong. As long as people keep buying things up at normal Or slightly reduced sales, we won’t see deep discounts. As far as I know Dillards hasn’t done 50% off red tag...

Where are you going and what are you eating to get 4 meals a week/ 16 a month for only $500? That’s $31.25 a meal. I assume only 2 people? We typically eat out for lunch on Saturday. A local brew pub where we split a burger and fries and have a couple of beers for $40-50 depending on whether...

I enjoyed WDW in my child rearing years. Now, it’s too hot, too crowded, and too expensive for me. I can go so many other places. Places that actually take so much less planning. I was young when I was dashing across the park for fast passes. Then I didn’t really mind the advanced scheduling of...

I loved seeing everyone happy. Even Kody seemed happier. Robyn was the most petulant to me. When you keep saying, “and that’s all I’m going to say,” we can all hear the subtext. I guess it’s not much fun being Queen Bee if the worker bees all left.

Agreed, but After the last few years, Are you a Republican? would be asked right away. With the answer being a potential deal breaker.

“Control yourself, not others.” 💯 It’s a crazy world. I absolutely would not have confronted other adults because their behavior bothered me. If it was truly making me uncomfortable, I’d have left.

Similar only in that it’s a newish spin on a long standing holiday. I don’t do a Friendsgiving, but my DD27 has been doing it since college. First, celebrating with her college group before they all headed home for the holiday. Then with her and her bf now DH’s group of friends in their new...

Not sure why you quoted me and are suggesting that I’m handing over social media and encouraging screen addiction. I believe I said that, teens need to be taught to use it responsibly. Did you need me to specify age limits? For the record, my youngest child became a teen in the MySpace age. We...

Again, the lack of respect goes to teens who accept dares and challenges to vandalize or harm. Social media isn’t going away. To me, it’s more important to teach teens to use it responsibly rather than try to ban it. Good grief, student vandalism is a tale as old as time.

Hmmm, doesn’t bother me. I’m long married but have gone to a Galantine’s Brunch hosted by a single friend several times. It’s nothing but a celebration of friendship. Why would you care? Don’t like it. Don’t participate. For me, if it makes someone less lonely or puts a spin on the day that fits...

Agreed. My mantra for 2024 is “I love that for you!” Added a sticker to my Stanley to remind me of it. Everyone is so judgey. It’s possible to be completely puzzled over why someone would like something and still love it for them while nixing it for yourself. So many seem to think that if they...

I am a proponent of debt free living but actually do not care much for Dave Ramsey for a variety of reasons. I completely agree with the quoted. In this position, we would eliminate all eating out including those cheap breakfast until that loan is paid off and an emergency fund of at least 2-3...

💯 We have historically realized way too late that we should be protecting something. Let’s be proactive with this one and protect the moon since this mission is pointless other than stroking the vanity of someone with way too much money.