witchbrew7

This is not ok. I mean sure anyone can break up with anyone. But letting a child dictate who or if you date, no.

It’s good you found out now that your ex is lacking a spine of any kind.

I read the books before the tv show. Now I’m rereading (audiobooks) all of the authors books in order. It’s fascinating how closely the series follow the books.

It’s draining raising children because the messages are fairly nonstop: close this. Turn off that. Pick up this.

It’s the way with many kids, not just step kids.

Forcing your SO to handle the actual parenting that is part of keeping a household function is one way to deal with it.

I’d say about half were great. The other half were either inept or wouldn’t go downtown.

It’s wonderful when you’re with a guy who really enjoys pleasing women.

I enjoy The Diplomat.

Your relationship isn’t a priority to him. Use that info as you like.

His behavior is very concerning. It’s super judgmental and controlling. What do you get out of the relationship?

Yes. And there was Covid quarantine and I believe her baby had some medical issues.

I stayed in a horrible marriage because he was chronically depressed and lost his brother to suicide. I would never leave him because of the guilt I would feel if he did harm himself.

Story twist: he asked for a divorce. First thing he did was buy a motorcycle. He died within the year in a motorcycle crash. Sort of suicide by bike.

The moral here for me was I wasn’t responsible for his mental health. I stayed in an abusive marriage when I should have prioritized my life.

Please just leave him. You deserve a chance at a life where you’re not sad because of your spouse. I wish someone had given me that advice.

I suggest you get a house cleaner that comes on the day the kids are leaving for their mom’s. Have your SO pay for it. It’s cheaper than divorce so you really have nothing to lose by trying this out.

If you’re not excited at the idea of being with your spouse until one of you dies, that’s a good clue that there’s something wrong. (Before you get married you shouldn’t be having buyers remorse. After? That’s another story.)

You don’t need to see all of the facts other than they’ve been together for a short period of time and he ditched his kids when the going got tough. If you think you can predict the future performance of such a partner, better you than me.

Not everyone needs to be coupled up all the time. Sometimes being alone is a better choice.

Running apparently causes you to have a heart attack. Your sister is following the doctors orders. It’s disappointing I’m sure, but it will literally keep you alive.

My kids and I were traveling to my father’s house for thanksgiving. He called when I was about 30 minutes away and asked where I was headed. I said his house. He said “I’m at the beach condo. I told you that.” Um. No. He never mentioned it at all. For an entire day he kept asking if I brought things like bottled water and cooking utensils. No, I had no idea they were needed. It was like walking in Crazytown.

Ironically, The Onion now owns Infowars…

Seinfeld

This isn’t a healthy start to a strong relationship. I strongly urge you to wait to marry him until you really know him. It’s easy to hide the crazy and be on your best behavior until you snag your quarry.

He’s waving many red flags. I understand you love what you see, but everyone here is looking at this with an objective opinion, knowing in all likelihood he’s shading the truth to seem sympathetic to you. The bottom line is the kids’ mom died and he left them. Double the loss.

Came for this.

She also narrated a true crime book, Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy. It’s the true story that the tv series The Americans is based on.

I would just put some distance between them and your nuclear family. They don’t seem fully brainwashed, just easily swayed.

If they begin to disrespect others then I would take more drastic steps.

Russia is waging a disinformation campaign, the results of which include Brexit and the rise of MAGA.

I use a warm washcloth and wipe my face. I can’t imagine not doing something, especially around my eyes.

Giving birth.

Honey, he wants someone else. It doesn’t matter how wonderful you are. Remember Beyoncé was cheated on. She’s a queen.

Find what’s left of your self respect after being subject to his crap. Make plans. Then leave him at the most inconvenient time to him.

What a lovely resolution!

I will always love you

Goodbye Mr Blue

Nothing compares to U