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2024.05.15 04:51 thingswillgetbettter Living at home for the summer with strict Asian parents

I'm 20 years old in college home for the summer, and I can't do this.
I have first-gen, incredibly strict Indian parents. My high school experience with them was awful. Think of all the cliches--needed to be the best academically (ended up being valedictorian of my school and getting a full tuition scholarship), no freedom at all (curfew was 8pm, no leaving the house more than 2x a week even if it was a club, they didn't think clubs or extracurriculars were important), no driving (even though I got my license at 17), physical and mental abuse, threats, etc etc. To make matters worse, I ended up losing all my friends my senior year. The only person that stuck with me was my boyfriend (secret, of course), and we're still together (4 years now).
College was the best experience for me. I made all new friends (except they all live 2+ hours away from my home sadly) and my bf and I are making long distance work. Coming home last summer was fine because I was only there for a month because I got accepted to this research program which I begged them to let me go to, and they did.
This summer, it has only been 1.5 weeks and I'm losing it. My bf just came back and I always make an excuse to see him, that I'm seeing my old "friends" and they don't question it too much but my curfew is still 9 PM. I came home last night at 9:35 PM and I got yelled at, slapped twice, and screamed at about how I have been spending too much money. I literally worked 2 jobs in college last year and have a virtual summer internship. This is MY money. I'm still not allowed to drive, despite having had my license for 3 years now. When I am allowed to drive, it's only like 3 select locations (all no highway) and I have to use our small, crappy car. I need to do shadowing this summer because I'm a pre-dental student, but I'm not allowed to literally drive to do my shadowing hours. My mom takes the small car to work (she refuses to drive anything else) and my dad works from home so we have the big car completely free but I'm just not allowed to drive it at all.
These are just the recent things but there's so many things that I can't do. I've missed out on trips with my friends, concerts with them, etc. My friends (like a group of 15 people are going) recently invited me to this concert in one of my friend's hometowns 2 hours away and offered me a place to sleep but ofc I can't go! I even tried asking and reasoned out how I would get there via public transit and I just got laughed at. It's all my money, too.
The worst part is, even though I've had the best college experience (because they go to bed at 9-10 PM they don't check my location that late, so I've been able to party and finally have that taste of a normal life) and met the most amazing people, none of them can understand this at all. Most of my friends are Indian/Asian and I know a lot of people but everyone I'm close to just doesn't have this problem. I feel bad ranting to them because they don't know what to say or do. Even when they do try, it's things like "try to sneak out" (cameras, motion detectors, etc) or "better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission" like they don't fundamentally understand how bad it could get if I did that.
I'm just stuck. I don't know what to do. I don't know when I can go out with my bf next. I even have to ask permission to go on a walk/run around our neighborhood and need to be back my dinner and can't stay longer than 1 hour on the dot (dinner is at 7:45 PM).
I don't know what to do. I can't get a job because first of all, even though they complain about money to me all the time, they wouldn't let me get a job because it's too much freedom and driving. Secondly, I'm studying for the DAT (Dental Admission Test) this summer and I can barely even concentrate at home because the second it turns 3 PM the TV starts blasting and they're always yelling at each other. I tried to ask if I can go to the library to study and focus, but again they yelled at me about the car thing and then how it would be a waste of gas money and how I can study at home and how I should be waking up at 6-7 AM to study if the house gets loud around 3 PM.
I hope someone on here can understand, even partly, my frustration. I wonder oftentimes what I have done wrong to make them treat me like this. I have talked to them about all of this countless times, and I am currently ignoring them both (only saying yes/no) while also trying to do everything "perfectly" so they don't have anything to yell at me about because they're mad about me coming home at 9:35.
Please help. I just don't want to live like this anymore. I fear this will be my forever.
If I get into my state dental school, my dad said he would want me to commute because it's cheaper but I would be living at home. I would end myself probably. I can't even think about that right now.

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2024.05.15 04:50 Bitter_Stranger2107 Meetup for a new gaming group

Message for more details I’m looking to do a party meetup this weekend for gamers that may be struggling to find people to play with on their older consoles or are just looking for a fun squad to play with often.
I am new to leading a gaming community and I’m not starting out too ambitious for the first meetup but will have a small discord running for all persistent group members to join for future meetups.
I will have a soft max of 32 persistent members to keep the community close over time I hope to slowly increase this number to 100 with the incorporation of mods. The community will most likely never be more than 100 players just because I like the idea of all members being active and close with each other even if we all aren’t playing the same game.
I am non discriminating in any way and plan to hold my community’s discriminating standards to the same I hold myself to while also believing that a joke is a joke as long as it is at no ones expense.
I am 18+ so my community will stay that way but have no max age limit I believe anyone and everyone can be a gamer and a good squad mate
I am ps4 based so if you don’t have a ps4, membership won’t be an option I will have meetups often for new members replacing inactive and open spots often so keep a look out for future post
Shoot me a message for a meetup discord invite for base members
Persistent is not a paid for membership and never will be I am looking for friends not a cash grab

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2024.05.15 04:50 thingswillgetbettter Living with parents at 20 during the summer. I can't do this.

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2024.05.15 04:47 Petty_Pentagon606 Birthday Party Parent

My son got invited to a pool birthday party he is in 2nd grade. My question is what is the etiquette for parents going and staying at the party ? Part of me wonders how the kids will be supervised in the pool if they need more parents and part of me thinks I should just drop him off so he actually plays with kids and isn’t just stuck by my side the whole time. Is that considered rude to not join the kid to a birthday party you know no one. Or should I be more concerned with h dropping him off where I know no one? When I was a kid my parents just dropped me off and I was lucky if they came on time to pick me up…

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2024.05.15 04:29 Cheese32523523 AITA for laughing my ass off at how my friend's boyfriend died?

My friend was telling me how her boyfriend died. It's been almost ten and a half years since he died. He was seventeen. He was at a party, and he apparently put some sort of drug in this morbidly obese nerd's drink. A few days later, this obese nerd and two of his friends invite him out to a restaurant. He accepts the invitation. In reality this invitation was a trap. On the way home, my friend's boyfriend was sitting elbow to elbow with the obese nerd in the backseat. Then, suddenly, obese nerd grabs him, sits on his face, and wraps his legs around his head, squeezing inwards so that his face was being forced into the nerd's buttcrack, deliberately smothering him to death. One of the obese nerd's friends confessed but none of them were charged due to insufficient evidence. She showed me a photo of the obese nerd on his fb and he was still morbidly obese, eating a salad. At this point, I couldn't hold in my laughter because it felt like a fever dream, and she ended up throwing the phone at me after pushing me hard in the chest. Aitah?

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2024.05.15 04:26 Ok_Leadership_9254 How do I ask a girl (25f) why she is working so hard through her friends to keep contacting me as a friend after rejecting me?(24m?)

So I don’t love the term friendzone, but I’m going to use it here as it’s the best applicator
I’ve known this girl for 4 years, though we’ve only been close for maybe a year. In that year we had what I’ll refer to as a 3 month long “talking stage” where I turned down an offer to hookup due to me moving and wanting a relationship. After this we had a strained friendship for a few months. Once it turned out I wasnt moving, we reconnected, I asked her out again, and she said she got over her feelings for me. Cue a month later, she starts treating me like her pseudo boyfriend, where she’s calling me every day, inviting me over every other day to cook together, watch tv, etc. I asked her if she was interested in a real date, as I was feeling mixed signals, she rejected me, I told her we were still friends, but for me we were emotionally crossing some boundaries that I wanted from a partner, and if she wasn’t interested we needed to tone it back.
To her credit, she did. My issue now is she appears to be trying to “force” back the friendship through her friends? She’s part of a group of about 5 girls, whom I’ve all met, but not close with. I haven’t talked to these women in a few months, most of whom I’ve only met once or twice.
Suddenly, they’re all reaching out to me, separately, inviting me to events. I didn’t think much of it at first, maybe just looking for new friends and thought of me, but every single time it’s turned into the following:
One girl asked me to get drinks with her and her bf to catch up, I agreed, and the girl who rejected me (call her Sally) arrived as well, and basically turned into a 4 hour long dinner double date. I walked sally back home and left. Then two days later a different friend invited me to a dinner party. I arrive, it’s all the girls and Sally, and I’m the only guy there. Now a 3rd girl is inviting me to hang out, one who I didn’t even have her number, so she had to get it from one of the other girls, and is asking me to get drinks with her and Sally.
My feelings haven’t changed, I haven’t been rude or ghosting, just minding my own business and not inviting Sally out anymore since we aren’t dating. But still friendly and everything when I have seen her. But it’s increasingly obvious to me that these girls are doing some weird game or something. Like I went out with one of my guy friends, and one of the girls when I ran into them, my guy friend left, and we started casting music, and she had 20+ texts pop up on her phone from Sally asking about me and what was happening. Meanwhile Sally and I haven’t talked one on one.
None of these women seem interested in actual friendship with me (not necessarily, we’re on good terms! But if I was like “hey let’s go do X”, they would immediately invite out Sally)
I would understand if we had been best friends before, but we weren’t. We were “besties” during our short talking stage stint, but other than that more like acquaintances
I feel like I’m being forced into having the closer friendship with Sally than I want or am comfortable with, but don’t know how to communicate it. We all share tons of mutual friends, so idk how to keep the peace and react: but I’ve never had someone work this hard to “friendzone” me before, and it’s weirding me out. Is there a good way to communicate this without it coming out accusatory?
TLDR: girl rejected me, but is now using her friends who I wasn’t close with to contact me and try to remain friends in a weird way. Not sure how to communicate this makes me uncomfortable

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2024.05.15 04:20 delboy8888 Marie-Antoinette

In 1774, Marie Antoinette ascended to the throne of France as queen consort to King Louis XVI. She was a rather exquisite queen, who brought new fashions and trends into her court.
The one things she loved more than anything was to spend extravagantly on lavish parties, where food, wine and dance flowed freely. Naturally, being the queen, she would invite all the aristocracy from the full political spectrum. As was the case when powerful people meet, they would often discuss politics and other sensitive matters. These topics are delicate at the best of times, and the 1770s weren't exactly good times in France.
As such, during these parties, beguiled by the opulent surroundings of the Versailles Palace, powerful men would feel the need to feed their ego by telling everyone their political viewpoint. Naturally, discussions such as these didn't end well. There were regularly fistfights, bloodshed, and too often were swords drawn and pistols fired.
Marie Antoinette hated the disagreements, and desired not to have her parties constantly devolve into debauchery. She had to do something to calm down her guests when they had too much to drink. She noted that one of her courtiers, Katherine, had a fantastic demeanor of dealing with people, negotiating and calming them down. So at her next party, she called for Kate to step in everytime an argument arose. It worked wonderfully. Katherine was charming, delightful, pretty and understanding, and both sides would quickly calm down. (It helped that Katherine also made great cake which they would feast on after calm was restored.)
Katherine was so good at negotiations that Marie Antoinette called her in during negotiations with the Americans and British. Needless to say, Katherine was instrumental in influencing the Louis XVI to side with the America against Britain during the American Revolutionary war in the 1780s. Kate had become so instrumental that Marie Antoinette referred to Kate as her secret weapon.
As the 1780s wore on, France faced terrible economic turmoil. The French were getting restless. And so, on the 14th of July 1789, one of Marie Antoinette's guards rushed up to her and exclaimed, "Your Royal Highness, the people are hungry, angry and are beginning to revolt. There's a huge ruckus outside the Bastille. What shall we do?"
Marie Antoinette replied, "Let them meet Kate."

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2024.05.15 04:12 2001concernedcitizen This Place is Hell

Now I know the title may be an exaggeration, probably is, but I gotta rant about this somewhere and Hell is the nicest term I could come up with. The place I work at is 24 hours and it’s one of the worst places I’ve worked at and so I hope no one has to work in a place like this. Starting with management, since it’s 24/7 we don’t get holidays off, that’s alright, but the GM posted a note in the office saying if you request time off, you may not get it off and that you aren’t allowed to request time off in the summer because it’s our busy season. The employees, I have just learned, will seat you tables they don’t like or get a good vibe from, essentially triple seating you bad tables just because they don’t want them. The overnight crew that is supposed to relieve you can’t even keep up with to-gos, just letting them pile up and ignoring the drivers so that I have to assist the drivers when I’m trying to go home. Even on my shift my coworkers will ignore the front so I will be the only one helping them out. The chefs can’t make a simple hasbrown and instead spend their time coming to the FOH to grab the gummy’s is we have just received for a new drink or just not being back in the kitchen when we need them and instead talking with the servers or just eating their own food, one of them even eats there food on the line. The place smells of sewer, many guests have complained about it and I usually put up with it but now it’s starting to get to me. The clientele is the worst part however, multiple 10+ parties will leave you zero (I know I’m not obligated to a tip, we also don’t do gratuity at our establishment). People demand refunds on a meal that’s essentially 90% gone, the homeless sleeping in the bathrooms, the people who can’t wait on a list decide to scribble their own name in front of others in a wait list. A 2 top will turn into a 6 top because the original 2 people will just invite their friends in, and the list of problems goes on.
Now I have no problem with helping customers, especially the DoorDash drivers, that’s what I’m here for. And maybe some of the stuff I have listed doesn’t warrant a rant and I should just suck it up and deal with it, but I dunno, and this is only a small portion of what goes on in this place. I’m supposed to work this weekend but I really don’t know if so have the mental capacity to deal with this kind of stuff anymore. I’m not one for doing a no-call, no-show, but this place is purgatory. I could go much further into detail but then I would have enough for a novel long enough to match the Hobbit. So am I overreacting to all of this? Is this just how it goes sometimes?

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2024.05.15 04:12 TheRealUprightMan Importance of the game loop

So, I'm presenting here a basic game loop which I've always used since my teen days. It's basically pretty standard, but a few soft changes, primarily when dice are rolled, cause non-obvious effects which I invite you to consider.

GM Describes the scene
Thoughts This phase is used when something is unusual or dramatic and can sometimes be cut out for speed. Basically, you go around the table and ask the player what their character is thinking or feeling about the situation. This gives everyone a chance to say something before any actions are performed, gets the player involved in the character's thought processes and let's them give exposition that brings more depth to the character. It helps get them into character while reinforcing that everyone will get a chance to speak!
Actions Now that we know how everyone is thinking or feeling, I ask each character what they are doing in the scene, again, speaking to each player in order. If we get to a skill check or more than a minute or two passes, we cut-scene to the next player and ask "while they are doing that, what are YOU doing?" Do NOT roll any checks!
Results As you get back around the table, resolve the check that led to the cut-scene and then ask what that player does next (back to step 3) Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

This does a few things. First, people have much less of a tendency to talk over each other because they know they will get a chance to speak. You can speak out of turn if its to another player, like "No! Don't touch that!" You also focus on each player which means that players that are shy or might otherwise not get a chance to speak, will always have somewhat equal play time. Everyone gets a turn.
You avoid rolling checks before the switch for two reasons. First, it adds a degree of suspense. Second, if the next player knows if the check was successful, they will play as if their character is acting after the other rather than simultaneously. This is important to match the role-play with the passage of time.
Imagine if player 1 is picking a lock. If they fail, this quickly devolves into "I try too" from the other players. If they don't know the result, they now have to deal with what to do with the passage of time while someone works on the lock. Maybe they stand there and wait, and that drives home the passage of time as each player waits on the one picking the lock. I will ask what they do while they wait, where are they looking? This prompts some to guard a doorway with a readied action or begin searching an area, or whatever that character is good at. This can even be routine where each player is busy doing something specific and helps differentiate the roles in the party to form a cohesive team.
The players know these events happen simultaneously. If the lock does not open, we ask player 1 (who just failed) what they do next, which might be to continue working on the lock (a good time to add a tension pool die if you use that mechanic). The other players have hopefully chosen their own actions and will be less likely to "me too" things while really driving home the passage of time, and the players that are just waiting become as impatient as their characters.
It's worked very well, especially in large groups where quieter players sometimes get left out.

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2024.05.15 04:08 VulpixSerpens Is it wrong for me (23F) to be upset that partner (25M) is "benefiting" more?

I (23F) recently got into a relationship (25M). We were friends beforehand and I was the one to ask him out (although I’m pretty sure he was flirting with me/interested beforehand).
I’ve been feeling a little weird with all the “benefits” that he’s getting out of our relationship and the fact that it’s not equal.
He is more introverted than I am, and so the majority of our dates have been hanging out at my place (I live by myself, he has roommates). I like going out. Because of this, I’ve invited him to a variety of parties/friend hangouts, sports games, shows, etc. He pays me back if there’s a cost involved—that’s not the issue. However, he does not invite me to…anything. One aspect of relationships (not just romantic) that I enjoy is the ability to expand my horizons: going to events I wouldn’t otherwise, meeting new people, etc. I am providing these opportunities to him (and I like that he gets along with my friends!), but…
As I mentioned, we were friends before dating: we have a common friend group. I haven’t met any new friends of his since we started dating. I haven’t been to a single event because of him. I…suppose I feel like I’ve made more of an effort to include him in my life while he hasn’t done the same. I also feel a little spiteful: I feel like he is benefiting from this relationship a lot more than I am. Another example: he cares a lot more about physical intimacy than I do and so I know he’s “benefiting” more from that side of things too (I lean more on the emotional/conversational intimacy side, but he prefers cuddling/some sexual touching over talking when we’re alone together).
Smaller example that still rubs me the wrong way: when we started dating, he made a comment about how he “doesn’t have any other options.” I don’t know if this was meant to be teasing, as I had been pretty active on dating apps for a few months before this (some people in the friend group loved asking me about the dates I had been on that week or month, and he was normally around for these conversations).
I’m finding myself more and more reluctant to invite him to events. I have tickets for a sports game, but a part of me doesn’t want to give him one of my limited tickets; a friend is planning a get together and I don’t really want to put in the effort to ask if he can come too; etc.
Thanks in advance!

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2024.05.15 04:03 lili_lagoons AITAH for “letting” my ex girlfriend marry her male fiancé?

My ex (20F), who we’ll call E, and I (20F) have been broken up since we were juniors in high school. A quick rundown for context—I’m lucky enough to have an accepting mother who clocked me at a young age so I’ve always been out, E came from a conservative family and was not ready to be out when we were still together. This fact alone never bothered me, but we did break up because she stood me up to go to Jr prom with a date that her parents arranged for her with her now-fiancé.
We’re still friends. At the end of last year I got an invitation to her wedding that’s going to happen this winter. Around the same time, she started sending me texts late at night saying things like, “do you remember my sixteenth birthday?” or other vague references to times we spent together when we were dating. I made a joke about it in a comment section on a tiktok that used the Chappel Roan song “Good Luck Babe!” and hundreds of responses have come flooding through telling me to help her out of her engagement. I thought this was strange so I told my other friends about it but most of them agreed that I should at least talk to her and find out if she even wants to marry him or if she’s having second thoughts.
Here’s where I might be the asshole. I laughed when my friends told me that, and I told them no way in hell was i getting involved in her shit show again. I haven’t forgotten how I waited up for her for hours after cooking us a meal and decorating my backyard for a private party with my mom’s help because she didn’t want to go to prom together in front of everyone. I know it was 3 years ago now, but I also know she still would never choose anything over her father’s pride, least of all her own comfort and happiness. I know if I tried to help her out of this semi arranged marriage, in the end she would still go back if it meant making her father happy.
I’ve started ignoring E when she sends those texts, only responding when she attempts real conversation. My friends think i’m being cruel because i’m not asking her if she’s okay, but i feel like it’s not my responsibility to try and fix her life. So AITAH?

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2024.05.15 03:59 AcanthaceaeFancy3887 The truth about this show and so many others like it...

So I made this comment to another person's post recently about her feeling annoyed at the teachestudent relationship in Maxton Hall and that it wasn't being properly addressed as toxic. I agree. But that's hardly my only issue with the show. Because a lot of really young people are into these genres, I feel the need to address these points as someone who's actually lived the Ruby/James storyline, different ways and multiple times. A veteran, one might say. You can take my statements as a grain of salt, or whatever you like, but may those who have ears listen:
Spoilers throughout if someone hasn't finished the season:
This is the thing...I actually find the lead actors cute and super talented even despite this being a genre that I find deplorably predictable and drab. I actually only got invested to improve my German, sadly now I'm actually invested in the characters at this point despite me seeing everything that's going to happen a mile away, because a lot of these writers who may actually be creative but stifle it for the sake of hashing out another "proven to make money" storyline that has been recreated time and time again. Yes, the teachestudent situation is problematic not because they're both consenting individuals who or of age, but because apparently they knew each long before which hints that she would've most likely have been a minor when the relationship took form. Maybe people who have read the books can shed better light on the matter.
Beyond that, my biggest issue with these common bad boy meets good girl trope shows beyond how oversaturated the romance world is with these stories (damn, not even a reversal like good boy meets bad girl), is the very negative expectations they put on real girls out there. These stories fuel the idea that they "can fix him" and even those overly toxic traits he possesses should be downplayed in some way, and even the slightest redeemable qualities he shows should be made out as holy. This is one of the large reasons I hate this genre. For example, despite James's slight transition in S1 (and yes, I'm fully aware that he will most likely continue to change for the better in some ways), to say I think Ruby deserves better is an understatement. Women/girls keep fawning over the swimming pool scene where he saves Ruby, but I was honestly pissed at him for this whole catastrophic scenario and how it unfolded. Firstly, he invited her to this godforsaken hive of scum and villainy of a party despite him knowing full well this is not normally her scene, ignores Ruby's actualized fears of pupils teasing hedisliking her for being with James, and gives her an invitation into the lion's den thinking she'll come out unscathed? For someone who hints at himself having an impressive GPA, I'm not impressed by his lack of logical deduction. When viewed from this perspective, the blame of Ruby getting pushed into the pool and being triggered into a panic attack that nearly got her drowned largely rests on James's shoulders, especially as one of the sole people at that party claiming to "care" about her. Despite this, no open moment from James of reflection of responsibility for what took place there and nothing even remotely resembling an apology not even the following morning of the incident, but rather even gave off the impression that it wasn't even that big of a deal. He sent a text asking if she was doing better (not even the first text the following morning, mind you), and that was the end of that. Not a question or care more before a slew of flirting between the two. Of course, at that point Ruby is already infatuated with him, so it makes little difference. But to someone from the outside looking in, the selfishness and ambivalence is glaringly obvious.
It's an ongoing theme in S1 that apparently getting apologies out of James is like pulling teeth (another highly toxic masculinity trait that we need to stop treating with humor or something "enduring" when interest is involved). I believe I counted him saying it only twice in the last episodes and it was always backed by some sort of excuse "but I did it because I was embarrassed by my parents...sorry, but I can't...my father...etc." In reality he's been needing to give proper apologies since the show began, but the moment he finally formulates the words, it's always accompanied by some excuse? Immaturity. What was the topper on the cake for me and an ultimate red flag (yes, yes...it's fantasy, a show...but in real life, run for the hills), he continues to take decisions that should normally involve both of them, into his own hands and gravely gauging her whims wrongly in these situations. First with the poster of them, then again ending the relationship in order to "protect" her. He's very creative at finding solutions when it's getting back at Ruby for things in the beginning, but now he's just willing to throw in the towel anytime he has to fight for their relationship? Again questioning his logical capabilities and even his intentions at this point. Perhaps it's actually just rooted in him being afraid of commitment after a life of whoring himself out to hush people up or a slew of one night stands which has left him detached? If not, as I suspect it isn't, a form of self-sabotage due to his father's hold on him. I know it's most likely the latter, and as relatable and sad as that may be, this is catastrophic and needs therapy to get resolved. Rose-tinted romance isn't going to fix that (trust me, speaking from experience, girlies). And to make matters worse, I can read the handwriting on the wall from the last episode ending, that James is liable to take matters into his own hands again and hurt Ruby because he keeps trying to decide what HE thinks is best for HER life. I'm not a teen or in my early twenties watching this show, so I tend to view these from a mother hen type of perspective. If you see a guy like James Beaufort, it might be entertaining on TV or film, but in REAL life, run for the hills unless you have written proof he's attending therapy and counselling for his issues and start seeing a difference. My interest in the show is starting to wane after already guessing (like most things in this show and others of its genre) what's coming next season...such as James getting cold feet, taking executive control of their relationship again and bailing...very sure. I don't even need to read the books for that. I've lived this, girlies.
Hopefully, the writers exceed my expectations and do something unexpected. As I said in another post, it wouldn't be the most drastic of plot twists, but make the chauffeur the old flame James's mother was alluded to and have James secretly be his kid, which would give light on why he acts like a father figure (or at least the closest positive one James has) and his passionate defense of James. That would maybe keep me invested and one my toes knowing there are actually all these secrets being unraveled. Okay, anyway, that's my rant on this. That was waaay too long. Bye.

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2024.05.15 03:56 Sweet-Count2557 The 12 Best Fusion Restaurant in New York City,NY,United States (2023)

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Discover the top 12 fusion restaurants in New York City, NY, United States. Indulge in a unique culinary experience that combines flavors from different cuisines. From Asian-inspired dishes to fusion of American and European flavors, these restaurants offer a delightful fusion dining experience. Explore the best fusion restaurants in the city and satisfy your taste buds with innovative and delicious dishes.
230 Fifth
230 FIFTH: New York's Premier Rooftop Garden and Penthouse LoungeWelcome to 230 FIFTH, the ultimate destination for breathtaking views and unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of New York City. As a travel blogger, I am thrilled to introduce you to this iconic restaurant that boasts the title of being the largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and Fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge in the city. With one floor fully enclosed and a rooftop garden open to the sky, 230 FIFTH offers the best of both worlds. Whether you're seeking a sunny spot under our large umbrellas or a cozy retreat on colder nights with our partial heating, this restaurant ensures a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all. Join us at 230 FIFTH and indulge in the beauty of New York's skyline while savoring delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages.
THEP Thai Restaurant
At THEP Thai Restaurant, we strive to be your favorite go-to neighborhood restaurant that ensures your dining experience by providing you with beautiful dining ambiance, attentive service, and great meals. Our specialties range from authentic Northern Thai dishes to the most exotic Asian fusion selections. Stop by, give us a try, we promise you a dining experience you'll never forget.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle is a restaurant that offers authentic Japanese cuisine and a distinctive beverage program. With a focus on sake and shochu cocktails, this restaurant is known for its creative sushi and sashimi, as well as seafood and grilled meats. They also serve tempura fried chicken and a variety of cocktails in their wood-paneled lounge. Located just off Columbus Circle at the 6 Columbus Hotel, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is a great spot for a business lunch, an after-work sake flight, a quick pre-theater meal, or a decadent night out on the town.In addition to their main restaurant, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill also features Blue Ribbon Hi-Bar, a rooftop bar with a stunning view of Central Park. This rooftop bar offers a unique experience with its sliding glass ceiling roof, which can be opened when the weather permits. Whether you're looking to enjoy a delicious meal or sip on cocktails while taking in the beauty of Central Park, Blue Ribbon Hi-Bar is the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
Beyond Sushi
Beyond Sushi: New York City's Premier Vegan Restaurant ChainWelcome to Beyond Sushi, the top vegan restaurant chain in New York City. Known for our innovative plant-based offerings, we pride ourselves on providing diverse options that are both kosher certified and bursting with robust flavor. Our commitment to using high-quality ingredients ensures that every dish on our menu is a culinary delight.At Beyond Sushi, we believe in making a positive impact on both your palette and the planet. Our globally inspired dishes are designed to leave a lasting impression, offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience. With five convenient locations across Manhattan, we provide a full-service dining experience, as well as takeout and delivery options.Looking to elevate your next event? Look no further than our catering division, City Roots. With our forward-thinking culinary perspective, we bring the Beyond Sushi experience to events throughout NYC. Whether you're hosting a corporate gathering or a private celebration, our full-service and drop-off catering options are perfect for any occasion.Join us at Beyond Sushi and discover the endless possibilities of vegan cuisine. Experience the flavors, the quality, and the innovation that have made us the go-to destination for plant-based dining in New York City.
Sen Sakana
Blending together Japanese and Peruvian influences, Sen Sakana is the finest example of Nikkei cuisine in New York. With its unique fusion of flavors and culinary techniques, this restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience for both locals and tourists. From traditional sushi rolls to Peruvian ceviche, Sen Sakana's menu is a delightful mix of both cultures, satisfying even the most discerning palates.What sets Sen Sakana apart from other restaurants is its commitment to providing exceptional service without the need for tipping. As a non-tipping restaurant, guests can enjoy their meals without the pressure of calculating gratuities. This innovative approach allows the staff to focus solely on delivering an unforgettable dining experience, ensuring that every customer leaves satisfied and eager to return.Located in the heart of New York, Sen Sakana offers a modern and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements its unique culinary offerings. The restaurant's sleek design, warm lighting, and comfortable seating create a welcoming ambiance for diners to relax and enjoy their meals. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a gathering with friends, Sen Sakana provides the ideal setting for any occasion.For those seeking a memorable dining experience that combines the best of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, Sen Sakana is the perfect choice. With its exceptional menu, non-tipping policy, and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant truly stands out among the culinary scene in New York. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in the flavors of Nikkei cuisine at Sen Sakana - a true gem for food enthusiasts and travel adventurers alike.
Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square
Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square is a unique restaurant that combines the best of both worlds. With a play on the word "Chop", this establishment offers a diverse menu ranging from Chop Steak to Chop Sticks. The owner, Stratis, has successfully merged his own culinary expertise with that of Philippe Chow, resulting in a menu that showcases the best of both cuisines. From dry-aged Prime Steaks like Porterhouse and NY Strip to Bone-In Rib Eye, the steakhouse classics are not to be missed. However, what truly sets Brooklyn Chop House apart is their innovative twist on traditional dishes. By transforming his father's Hilltop Diner staples such as Pastrami, The Reuben, Philly Cheesesteak, Bacon Cheeseburger, and French Onion Soup into dumplings, Stratis has created a viral sensation on social media. Be sure to visit Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square for a dining experience like no other.
Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill
Welcome to Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, where you can embark on a culinary journey to discover and indulge in a unique Thai cooking style like never before. Our restaurant offers a delightful blend of traditional Thai flavors and modern techniques, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all food enthusiasts. At Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, we take pride in our diverse menu that showcases the best of Thai cuisine. From aromatic curries to mouthwatering stir-fries, our skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create authentic and flavorful dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a fan of spicy and tangy Tom Yum soup or crave the comforting warmth of a steaming bowl of ramen, our restaurant has something to satisfy every craving. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail ensure that each dish is prepared with utmost care and precision. Located in a vibrant and bustling neighborhood, Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy your meal. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you in choosing the perfect dish and ensuring a memorable dining experience. Come and join us at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Thailand. Indulge in the rich flavors, vibrant spices, and warm hospitality that make Thai cuisine truly exceptional.
The Cecil Restaurant
Inspired by the travels, exploration and study of the African Diaspora of Chef Alexander Smalls, The Cecil Restaurant offers a global adventure in tastes and flavors as diverse and dynamic as the community in which the restaurant resides.With a goal to connect communities through food, comfort, and hospitality, The Cecil Restaurant is a must-visit for any food enthusiast. Whether you are a local or a traveler, this restaurant promises to take you on a culinary journey like no other.From the moment you step inside, you will be greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the African Diaspora. The Cecil Restaurant is not just a place to eat; it is an experience that will transport you to different corners of the world through its carefully curated menu.With a focus on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Chef Alexander Smalls and his team have created a menu that showcases the best of African, Asian, and American cuisines. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, ensuring a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.Whether you are craving a comforting bowl of jollof rice, a flavorful plate of jerk chicken, or a mouthwatering burger with a twist, The Cecil Restaurant has something to satisfy every palate. So, come and embark on a culinary adventure at The Cecil, where food becomes a bridge that connects communities and cultures.
Essex Restaurant
Welcome to Essex Restaurant, a LES pioneer famous for its award-winning contemporary cuisine. Located in the historic Shapiro's Winery, this loft-like multi-level space offers a unique dining experience. With its expansive layout, Essex Restaurant provides intimate balcony and banquette seating, perfect for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends. The restaurant is also known for its $1 oyster happy hour, where you can indulge in fresh and delicious oysters at an unbeatable price. Additionally, Essex Restaurant hosts NYC's longest running brunch party, making it the go-to spot for a lively and enjoyable weekend brunch. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner, a fun brunch, or a venue for private parties, Essex Restaurant has it all.
Calle Dao Downtown
Located between two of Manhattan's most stylish neighborhoods, SoHo and The West Village, Calle Dao Downtown is dedicated to serving the highest quality food with a focus on traditional Brazilian and Cuban cuisine. Calle Dao Downtown is a place where food, music, and culture converge. Brazil's Frango Ipanema and Cuba's Arroz con Pollo are amongst the delicacies featured on the menu, and fresh tropical cocktails such as their tantalizing "Orange Basil Mojito" highlight the fully stocked bar. Seamlessly fusing the food and culture of these two distinct countries, Calle Dao Downtown continues the experience with a friendly staff and a lively, informal atmosphere. Large murals and festive colors adorn the 1,500 square foot space, and conga drums cleverly double as bar stools for up to fifteen lucky (and thirsty) guests. Able to host up to one hundred patrons for events, Calle Dao Downtown strives to serve as a festive oasis, event space, and cultural landmark where all are free to eat, drink, dance, and bond.
BoCaphe
BoCaphe is a Vietnamese restaurant with a healthy twist, perfect for those looking for a unique dining experience. As a travel blogger, I had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant and was blown away by their offerings. One of the standout features of BoCaphe is their Breakfast All Day menu. Whether you're craving a traditional Vietnamese breakfast or something more Western, they have it all. From pho to banh mi, their breakfast options are sure to satisfy any craving. Additionally, BoCaphe offers a variety of sake cocktails, adding a fun and unique twist to your dining experience. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or just looking to try something new, their cocktail menu is worth exploring. Overall, BoCaphe is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking to indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine with a healthy twist.
Yard House
Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

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2024.05.15 03:41 DocAMDK Frustrated and hurt

So my boyfriend (33M) and I (30F) have been together for 3 and a half years. He has a wife (32F) and at the beginning of our relationship we were kitchen table poly, I lived with them, shared a bed and everything with them. Needless to say eventually with their kids getting bigger (and still unaware of our relationship) I felt the need to get my own place, one street over. Prior to my new place my boyfriend’s wife and I kinda of intimately drifted, I love women don’t get me wrong, she was just not really my type. So we kind of had a sister wife relationship soon after. She was my best friend. Since then, I felt like hers and my relationship became a little more complicated, enough to where if were at the house alone I felt uncomfortable and like I was walking on eggshells. She started making a lot of points to where I wasn’t included in an argument between them or decisions that they made. Which I always used to be, so something changed where she built some type of animosity. I got very hurt one night when, a few weeks prior, a football parent came up to us and invited all of us and the kids to a joint birthday party/cookout for him and his son. Weeks go by and I’m letting her know (thinking she’s at work, she works at a steakhouse) I got the stuff she needed for the kids Easter baskets and I’ll drop it off. She told me she was just getting home and getting ready for the party…I’m like what? Completely forgetting when it was thinking they or she would of course remind me. They are all getting ready to go and I said well I was invited too? Like wtf? At first she tried saying she didn’t know I was invited…even though we were all invited at the same time, and then finally tells me she made a decision it would just be the 4 of them and that she didn’t think she was wrong for making that decision. I was pissed and needless to say we haven’t spoken in almost 2 months. I feel like my boyfriend now has to like sneak over to come see me, and I haven’t slept in the sam need with him in months because she won’t let him come spend the night since their kids don’t know and would wonder where he was. And really all I just wanted was an apology and like an understanding of why I was hurt and upset. I felt very isolated and now don’t know how i can go on in this relationship feeling this way. My boyfriend also is not open to me having partners so it’s just me myself 90% of the time and I just don’t know what to do.

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2024.05.15 03:36 Captain_Ash8r I’m starting to think my friends don’t like me

Lately I’ve been starting to notice small things about my friends. Whenever I try to talk to them they always try to end the conversation. I never get invited to hang out with them. Birthday parties, get together, etc. I don’t remember the last time I’ve been invited to something like that. When I plan something (like a party for my most recent birthday) my friends make excuses for why they can’t come. I always feel like an outsider when I’m around them. I feel as if they just ignore me or try to get me out of the picture. I have two friends, Arrje and Abby who I know care about me, but the others won’t even talk to me normally anymore. And a bigger problem is that Abby (who is my best friend) started dating someone and is shifting all of her focus to him. We used to talk almost everyday and over text but now she barely says hi to me. I don’t know what to do at the moment. I want to make new friends next school year but the whole school thinks I’m a weirdo and ugly, among other things. If you could give me some help, that would be awesome sauce.
Edit: I should add that I am not very good social-wise and have some problems like diagnosed ADHD when I was 3 (ish). Apologies.

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2024.05.15 03:24 Rock_Wolfheart [PS4] Clan Recruiting

The Dead man walk clan are recruiting both new and returning players. we can teach, carry, run and collect with you if you so please.
Requirements- Good communication, be willing to join the party clan every so often. a working mic and just be a cool individual. be willing to join the clan.
Game- The Division 2
Platform- Playstation
Discord- https://discord.com/invite/CuZCpmzUnE

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2024.05.15 03:22 Underworld_71 Floor levels

I am currently in the process of making a dnd campaign and the theme for the dungeon revolves around the players were invited to participate in a chance to become a god. They get sent through a tutorial, and once they are done with the tutorial the players are sent to the actual tower dungeon. along the way, the players will be fed bts and pieces about the history of the dungeon(Obelisk). The dungeon has 100 floor and the 1st floor is the easiest floor. I have almost every theme for each floor done, but I cant think of anything for floors 87 to 93. Each floor has to do with a kind of mythology relating to any god. Be from Greek, Roman, or Norse. Any mythology will do. I have every single god on floor 98. Gaia is dead and her barriel chamber is on floor 96, on floor 85 it is either heaven or hell depending on the actions of the party and what they did throughout the dungeon. does anyone have any ideas what I can do for floors 87-93?

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2024.05.15 03:13 Sebastianlim AITA for telling my daughter's biological mother that she doesn't deserve to call herself a mom?

**I am NOT OP. u/ThrowRAexnocustody is the OP of this story.**
Trigger Warnings: Physical abuse, emotional abuse, drug use
AITA for telling my daughter's biological mother that she doesn't deserve to call herself a mom?, October 14, 2023
I (26F) am engaged to my fiance (33M) Brandon and have grown close with his daughter Lucy (4F). Lucy's biological mother Natalie (30F) has lost all physical and legal rights to her daughter due to neglecting her severely when Lucy was an infant, not to get into great detail but Natalie is addicted to opioids and Lucy had a withdrawal period.
Lucy and I have gotten close as I have dated my fiance for almost 4 years, Lucy was born 9 months before I came into Brandon's life, we met at the hospital as Lucy had some major health issues in her infancy due to Natalie and I have a chronic illness that pushes me into pancreatitis. She now calls me Mama even though neither I nor my fiance asked her to do so. I read her bedtime stories and I'm helping her learn to add and subtract.
During a get-together for Brandon's birthday I hosted at his house, Natalie showed up with her new boyfriend neither were invited. She tried to give Lucy a hug but Lucy didn't know her. She came to Brandon and me instead and told us a stranger had come. She then asked me to make up her plate because Natalie began to throw a tantrum in the middle of the party shouting about how she was going to take Brandon to court and because she's the mom she'll win full custody because she deserves to be in her daughter's life. During this time Brandon took Lucy inside because she had started crying because she was scared.
I admit I snapped. I told her she has no right to call herself a mother because she abandoned Lucy to go get high and sleep around. She hurt my baby so bad that she's 4 and needs to go to therapy and has physical health issues because of her. That she refuses to put her baby first and at best she's an egg donor. I told her to get the fuck out of my house and never come back. She wailed all the way back to her boyfriend's car.
I admit I think I went too far. I know that drug addiction is a disease and people who suffer from substance abuse disorder need help, I think I went too far saying she was at best an egg donor. Brandon said I did nothing wrong. AITA?
Final Verdict: NTA
Relavent Comments:
NTA
MARRY then ADOPT Miss Lucy

As soon as we finalize our marriage!

NTA but prepare for worst:
It's concerning she got into your birthday celebration. Who told her about the time and place? Who opened the doors? Talk with a lawyer about all the possibities.
Ex-mom is delusional and selfish. There are two most probable outcomes: your extreme and emotional reaction knocked some sense into her that she has zero chance to make it work. Or, worse, she will retaliate and fight for custody just to prove to herself you were not right and she is not a bad mother.

I think my STBMIL told Natalie's mom. As Lucy has a relationship with her bio grandma.

Sounds like it's time for a talk. This may have been a slip up or you may have a leak.

It was a slip up. She posted about the "Last BBQ of the year" And "Happy Birthday!" on Facebook.

YNTA. This person showed up uninvited at your fiance's birthday party and became unhinged? If it happens again, call the police so it is documented. I know she is an addict but she has no right just showing up. Have her parental rights been terminated? It sounds like she has lost her rights but there is thing called a TPR. Also if Brandon had an attorney he should let them know this happened. Let Lucy's therapist know too. You are in effect the mother and I hope you get married right away.

Yes they have been terminated.

OP, in your post you mentioned that Natalie has left the family to sleep around. Do you and your partner know for sure he is the bio father? I have no idea where you live and how family law works under these circumstances, but maybe just make sure you are on the safe side? All the best for you and your little family.

Yes, to get full custody, Lucy and Brandon had to get a DNA test, he's the dad.

Why did he get an addict pregnant in the first place?

He did not know she was an addict at the time and she poked holes in their BC.

Super off topic but right?! And in 9 months he found someone else to essentially become a mom to her. Oof.

We were friends almost a year before we started dating, my room was the one next to the picu, and he'd pop in for a chat every so often when we were there at the same time. He is a walking green flag who takes responsibility for his actions.

So instead of him being concerned for his kid... he comes and flirts with you. You were only 22 at the time and he was almost 30. Why are you fighting his battles for him? He should have been speaking with BM not you. Plus he had a new chick to raise his kid for him. You see green flags while I see red.

He walked into a quiet room while Lucy was getting a babygram... he looked exhausted so I let him play Assassin's Creed II on my console and we got talking. I told him I wasn't perma but was having an extended stay so if he wanted to talk to an adult about anything but babies my room was between the PICU and the Mat ward.

ESH. She shouldn't have shown up causing a scene unannounced. But she's not your baby. This was not your fight to have, it was your partners. You overstepped. You did go too far.
And I don't believe she has anything to do with a four year old being in therapy for something that you claim all happened when she was an infant.

She is in physical therapy for a hip dysplasia that she struggles with due to Natalie dropping her when she was an infant, she also has significant trauma from the severe neglect.

I'm not doubting the physical issue. I'm doubting the therapy. You said she lost custody for neglect when she was an infant were you hyperbolizing or was she actually under a year old?

No she has major emotional trauma from the extreme neglect. She has night terrors and she doesn't know how to explain them. It's play therapy for now, but will transition to talk later on.

NTA
You have been this child's mom. You.
Bio-mom cant just come rushing back into the child's life on a whim. She lost her rights (im assuming) by court decree. That means If she wants her rights back, she has to go through the courts and prove that she has changed. Obviously that hasnt happned yet.
You do have the right to react like you did, but since Lucy is in the dark as to who this other woman is, you would have better served her by just telling the woman to get out of your house. These comments may be used against you later with relatives and the courts, although who knows to what effect. Its still going to be a headache for you.
The judgmental comments (while I agree with them) are something you dont technically have the right to make yet. Once you are married and better established as a family unit, you will have a better leg to stand on. While I hope bio-mom gets her head out of her arse and gets her life together, I dont have much faith in that.
If you eventually are allowed to adopt, please do so, as that child needs you. Keep up with being the good mom that you are though.

Lucy is aware that she came from another mommy's tummy and that I'm an adult who loves her, and whom she considers her mom. She is aware that she has a biological mother and that I am not her bio-mom. She doesn't know her bio-mom was Natalie. If she got clean, Brendan and I would want Natalie to meet Lucy.

OK, thats fair. When this woman gets clean...
Well, you stepped up to be a mom when you didnt have to. Once you get married, that will solidify your right to claim being Lucy's mom. Time will build on that.
While I doubt that bio-mom will get clean in time to have any real relationship with the child, while she is still a child, I also worry how this woman will behave once she actually does get clean. Ive personally seen too many recovering addicts that have some bizarre notion that now that they are clean, all will be right with the world, they will get custody, and everything will go their way.
I hate being a pessimist.
Like I said though, keep being the good mom that you are to that girl. That is the positive, good, and right thing to focus on.

She is currently not attempting to get clean. - her mother told me this.

Not enough info. So where was the father when the mother was neglecting their child? And how has it come so that the father’s been dating you 9 month after a birth of his child?

He was in Kuwait. He's a veteran. My hospital room was right between the mat ward and the picu. So I was an adult who was alone surrounded by kids and I had my grandpa drop off my consoles at the hospital due to an extended stay, Lucy was suffering with health issues of her own. We met while I was playing Assassin's Creed II in one of the quiet rooms.

Ok. I saw your update where you had written about Lucy’s mother is no more than an egg donor. No, she is more than that. She gave birth. And by your logic you are no more than a caregiver. Lucy deserves to know who her mother is. And the best thing everyone around can do is to help her mother to stay in Lucy’s life. Her father decided to abandon his wife and mother of his child. When did her problems with drugs start? Before or after she gave birth? Like he had no idea what was going on? He did nothing about it. He decided it’s better to go bang another chick and have “a fresh start”. ESH.

She was never his wife. Her problems with drugs started before his deployment. And well before Lucy's birth. He did not know because she hid it from him. When he found out he had her rights severed.

Well I want to apologize. It's a triggering theme for me and now I understand why. You're going through a rough period, I wish you to stay strong. Taking a kid to a safer place is a good decision. Accepting a kid who is not blood related to you is not something everyone might do, and you're a good person. Calling a woman who gave birth an «egg donor» is awful, but people say even worse things being under emotions, your reaction is totally justifiable. I can imagine the Lucy's mother is suffering, but if she can't help herself, she doesn't deserve to be around indeed. You are not the asshole. I am.

You're not an asshole for a trauma response :) Happy Healing!

INFO: have you or the dad done anything to help this victim of the opioid epidemic or have you only demonised them and nothing else? Has the bio mother been given a chance to change and improve their life? How did they get addicted?
Just to clarify both Natalie and Lucy are victims of the opioid epidemic here. Being a victim doesn’t necessarily make the mother in anyway blameless, but how those around her acted and supported her is very important context here.

She started taking opioids at parties, not due to injury. I know because that was a piece of evidence that led to her rights being taken away.

UPDATE: AITA for telling my daughter's biological mother that she doesn't deserve to call herself a mom?, October 20th, 2023
Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/AmItheAsshole/comments/1773wj4/aita_for_telling_my_daughters_biological_mothe
Hello everyone! It's been a very interesting few days and I have an update. So a few days after she crashed the party Natalie got arrested and arraigned for possession with intent to sell an illicit substance. From what her family says, the substance was cocaine, not opioids.
Lucy is doing fine and is loving her first year of kindergarten. My Fiance asked her if she wanted me to become her mama on paper. She said yes and now we're planning on doing family vows at our wedding. We are getting married on the 15th of December, as that is a very significant day for us (The day Brandon and I officially started dating.)
We have spoken to a lawyer and he has told us that even if Natalie got clean she would never get her rights to Lucy back, so we don't need to worry. I hope she gets clean in prison.
I want to add that even though I am not Lucy's biological mother, she will always be my daughter. And Brandon and I are not going to have children together so she'll be our only kid. Thank you so much for your support and your criticism!
**Reminder - I am not OP**

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2024.05.15 03:08 PatientTelephone4624 Who would Jason invite to his birthday party?

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2024.05.15 03:07 Supernothing-00 A message to bordertarians

In a fully privatized libertarian social order there is no such thing as needing government permission to cross national borders, it is true that they will need permission from the property owner (although this wouldn’t work that well and this is why I’m not an ancap but that’s a discussion for a different time) it is also true that this doesn’t mean that the government has a right to prohibit the voluntary transactions of individuals.
If I invite someone from Italy to my house and he uses a private airline and then an Uber to my house for a Super Bowl party of something like that then it is not trespassing, the response to this is that all of the land would be privately owned and that if the goverment let’s people in without permission it is letting people in future privately owned land
But your idea of anarcho-capitalism is a lot different than how it would work, for this I’m going to assume that it would be a stable system. When you go to the mall do they ask if you have citizenship? Yeah they don’t because they don’t care and most people like this including landlords to rent from and employers to work for wouldn’t care about things like this and they wouldn’t set up “Hoppean” communities to “physically remove” people they don’t like either. So their wouldn’t be any genuine effort to restrict the amount of people in what is now the United States. And this is proven by how even xenophobic employers while hire illegal migrants.
Some would question open border advocates on why they don’t let everything and everyone go into their house but if you really believe that this country is a house why can’t the goverment ban anything it doesn’t like, I’m sure that you wouldn’t like it if I produced porn in your house so does this mean porn should be banned?
And if you care about welfare why don’t we require goverment permission to have kids because kids can use welfare, also the reason why they use welfare is because they aren’t allowed to work so maybe that could change and immigrants use Less Welfare than native born citizens
I think that some of you may have legitimate concerns about things like welfare abuse and think it’s unrealistic but some of you guys who think there is an “invasion” clearly just believe this because you consume conservative and/or alt-right propaganda and repeat the talking points and justify it with these dumb arguments.
Last but not least “open borders” is obviously referring to countries not private property and if you’re going to parrot the same dumb argument about how there would supposedly be less immigration than now without the goverment than check what I said earlier
It’s fine if you oppose open borders but don’t pretend like it’s the more libertarian position

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2024.05.15 03:02 No-Profession-2938 Odd one out with two roomates '23F' and me '25F' who are close friends after confrontation?

Moved into a place with two girls who are best friends. They went to college together, graduated, and I (25F) am a bit older. One of them I generally like-- they're both sweet, but the other one is kind of weird. Non-confrontational, a bit passive aggressive, and acts indifferent generally. Her vibe has been throwing me off. All three of us aren't clean at all, and I can admit to that. They both throw parties with their friend group and invite me, and I sometimes engage to be friendly, but generally keep to myself. I can be a bit of a black cat at home, but I pitch in and am friendly. The one I don't fuck with doesn't really make eye contact with me, and gives me one word answers, which is frustrating. She was nice at first, but I think maybe she's feeding off my energy(?)
Anyway, she's been telling me to clean my dishes out of the sink, which I've been doing to completion the past 3 times because I don't wanna argue, but I am positive they both leave their shit in the sink. She constantly leaves pans out with residue from her food. Recently when they had a party they left balloons out on the floor for a week afterwards which I told them to clean up.
So recently, the sink has been gross, so I said to them both in our chat to be more mindful. She hit me back with a response saying both her and our other roomie (her BFF) clean their dishes ASAP which I know is a fucking lie because I saw her shit from this morning in the sink and I regularly clean her pan to use cause she's bad at doing it. I confronted them both about it, and one of them was super agreeable, understandable, and mature, but this chick tried to argue with me a bit, gave me a bit of a cold shoulder, and generally was pretty stand-offish during this convo. Not to mention she had been having a friend over without telling me, and I told her to be mindful of telling me. I asked her during our confrontation if she had anything to say, and she said no, but I could tell by her body language she was annoyed about something. I asked her about this, and she said she was annoyed because I asked why she was annoyed Lol.
So basically since it's the 3 of us, and the two are close friends, I know theyre both talking about me behind my back in the house, and I feel like the villain right now. I have this habit of wanting to call shit out before it happens, but I know it's not productive with her. IDK I'm venting, but I just feel a bit outnumbered here and like I'm wrong despite the fact I was trying to stick to facts and be cordial.

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2024.05.15 02:54 OppositeTheme2289 Should I (17F) 'break up' with the guy (17M) I am talking to?

2 months ago, I started talking to a guy (17M) in my friend group. He previously left the school we are in to go to a different sixth form, but came back this year and is repeating year 12. We've been on one date and were supposed to go on another, but he cancelled because he had family visiting. Since then, I've asked multiple times when he is free to go on another date, but nothing has been scheduled. The problem is that the only days he is free are the only days I'm not. These days are Monday and Friday. On Mondays, I attend tutoring sessions for A-level Biology. On Fridays, I work in the evening at a restaurant. The rest of the week, he has driving lessons or is working. As such, we have not been on a second date, which bothers me. Despite asking multiple times, I have not been able to schedule anything. Moreover, when I have asked him about times he is free, he's always responded that I'm never free. I don't expect him to change his schedule to fit me in, but how he talks about it makes it seem that he expects me to change mine. After many failed attempts at organising another date, I've stopped asking because the outcome is always the same.
In addition, he's asked if we can spend more time away from our friend group during school times. This started because I've been using a small room I found to study in alone. When I have free lessons, I use this room to study when I need to focus because I otherwise struggle to focus around other people. Last week, the guy I am talking to found out about this room because I had been going there more often in the lead-up to my exams. As such, he's started joining me there. I don't mind this too much, but I have told him that if he is in there I need him to be quiet because I need to focus. He was fine with this. Then, one lunchtime, we stayed in that room, away from our friends. Later that day, he messaged me asking if we could spend more lunches like that. This isn't what bothers me because I understand that he might want to spend more time alone with me. What bothers me is he said he feels "not cared about" in our friend group and that they are more my friends than his. As I mentioned, he previously left our school and is now back and repeating year 12. We all tried to welcome him into the friend group. He sits with us at break and lunch and we always invite him to parties and outings. He, however, spends most of his time on his phone, not engaging with the group and sometimes he will instead go and see his other friends in year 12. So, it bothers me that he's asked me to spend more time away from our friends because it feels like he is criticising the group.
Lastly, I'm soon starting my A-level exams. This means I won't be in school and I won't be spending as much time texting him because I need to study. These exams determine if I get into my dream university so I am under a lot of pressure to work hard and succeed. My concern is that in September I will be moving to Scotland, not just for university, but because my family is moving there. Therefore, I'm going to be far away. Furthermore, he's expressed that he's an insecure person. How will he feel when I go out clubbing and to bars? Or when I'm living with other guys in my accommodation? Or when I'm making and spending time with new friends? Or when I need to focus on assignments? I can see this not working out for either of us. For him, it might make him more insecure or he might get upset. For me, it might make me feel guilty and I might hold back and miss out on experiences.
Should I 'break up' with him? And if so, how should I do it?

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