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Post by steph08 on Sept 24, 2021 13:08:06 GMT -5
Same over here. I have handled all of the kids' appointments, activities, etc. for their entire lives. I also have worked from home at least a few days a week since they were born (and permanently since March 2020). And when working from home, I had to do virtual school, I had to take Chloe to/from pre-school in town three days/week, and I have to be in charge when they're sick, and on and on.
Oh, and I make 30% more, not including my side job, but because I work at home, it is just assumed that I have all the time in the world to do stuff.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Sept 24, 2021 13:19:32 GMT -5
It also ignores it's not like I've had a choice all this time I am an "essential employee". Then we've been a revolving door so taking time off has been impossible. I work for a company that thinks COVID is a hoax and ended up actually getting it thanks to my work. Then let's consider the wage increases and resulting increases in retirement contributions I lost out on by working at the university. Yeah I chose to go into academics but I stayed as long as I did FOR the flexibility. I had to remain where I was and stagnate because it was what was best for our family. I moved to the job I had now because it was what was best for our family. I've done nothing BUT put the kids first. He's asked for once in our marriage, due a global pandemic that happens once in a 100 years no less, to step up and take on more of the kid burden and he acts like I sit on the couch eating bon bons all day while he slaves away working. I get he got stuck with home schooling but again my hands were tied. I've thanked him NUMEROUS times. When I was Tuesday-Saturday I would take over on Monday. I did a ton of the chores outside of his normal ones like mowing the lawn. He acts like I've contributed NOTHING for the past 23 months. I'd like to add that Kids & Co kid open up a central site so kids could go there to do homeschooling. I told him numerous times to take advantage and he did not. I appreciate saving the money but it's not like he had no choice in the matter. He had an option and I was supportive of him taking it. I'm just done with 2020/21. Yet there seems to be no end in sight thanks to stupid people. I don't know if our marriage will last till this is over. I've heard it could take as long as 2023/24
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Post by raeoflyte on Sept 28, 2021 9:54:37 GMT -5
Ds forgot to brush his teeth this morning, and forgot his lunch. I made him go back to brush his teeth, which probably just taught him to lie about it in the future, but we didn't realize about the lunchbox till he was at school so I'll have to take it over later.
I am so forgetful that I really can't judge, but the morning prep is exhausting. No matter how organized things are, it's always something. Yesterday he forgot his watch even though I handed it to him after taking it off the charger, and it was the typical morning of insisting he was ready, and then when I say it's time to go he has a dozen things he hasn't done. Today he had picked up his lunch box from the front door and left it on his bed in his bedroom. The cat was using it as a pillow. I don't know how to help with that? I could make him get school lunch, but I'm doubtful it would be a big life lesson and we have to switch up dosing then so about as much work as just taking the lunch box to him.
I'll make another clip list for the kids, but that just changes the nagging, doesn't really reduce it. Maybe it will cut down on forgotten items, if ds will use it.
I really can't expect any different having passed on my genes, which is what I'm going to keep reminding myself of so I don't lose it with the kids. Might look into day drinking.
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Post by stillmovingforward on Sept 28, 2021 13:48:32 GMT -5
Just walk out without anything he's forgotten (unless it's a medical necessity). And stop going back and delivering stuff to him. It's painful to do but after a few months he'll stop this and start remembering on his own. I used this on my kids and it worked well. Even on the very forgetful one.
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Post by raeoflyte on Sept 28, 2021 16:25:30 GMT -5
Just walk out without anything he's forgotten (unless it's a medical necessity). And stop going back and delivering stuff to him. It's painful to do but after a few months he'll stop this and start remembering on his own. I used this on my kids and it worked well. Even on the very forgetful one. I only took him his lunch and not taking it means more work to change insulin doses. Most of what he forgets he is remembering before we leave which causes frantic-ness but he wants to be to school so early that even with that he is there before the doors open, which is 30 minutes before school starts. But honestly I'm still a flake. I use lists to cut down on issues, but deviations from routine are bound to cause issues. I can't count the # of times I dressed ds in shorts on ice skating days, and when I traveled for work I was known for always forgetting a charger, even though I bought extras. Most of the offices kept a spare just for me. That was me in my late 30's and I had dealt with the consequences of said flakiness for decades. I don't think making him eat the school lunch is going to make much of a difference.
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Post by stillmovingforward on Sept 28, 2021 21:22:03 GMT -5
Oh yah, medical stuff is very different! I had a great memory as a kid but I have 'lupus fog' really badly now. I've had to teach myself all sorts of strategies to remember stuff for work so they can't tell. It's great for son wants to get there early 😄
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Post by taz157 on Sept 28, 2021 21:30:53 GMT -5
Both DD1 and I have a list of things we need to remember as we walk out the door for school and work. Once I go back in the office full time, I’ll put my list back up.
We still sometimes forget to look at the list, but it has helped!
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Post by stillmovingforward on Sept 28, 2021 22:11:28 GMT -5
I used to laminate check lists for one of my sons and post it on his door. Worked a treat!
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Post by alabamagal on Sept 29, 2021 5:30:52 GMT -5
Just walk out without anything he's forgotten (unless it's a medical necessity). And stop going back and delivering stuff to him. It's painful to do but after a few months he'll stop this and start remembering on his own. I used this on my kids and it worked well. Even on the very forgetful one. I only took him his lunch and not taking it means more work to change insulin doses. Most of what he forgets he is remembering before we leave which causes frantic-ness but he wants to be to school so early that even with that he is there before the doors open, which is 30 minutes before school starts. But honestly I'm still a flake. I use lists to cut down on issues, but deviations from routine are bound to cause issues. I can't count the # of times I dressed ds in shorts on ice skating days, and when I traveled for work I was known for always forgetting a charger, even though I bought extras. Most of the offices kept a spare just for me. That was me in my late 30's and I had dealt with the consequences of said flakiness for decades. I don't think making him eat the school lunch is going to make much of a difference. I have what you describe as “flakiness”, I get it from my Dad, and passed it onto DS. Part of having a kid like that is helping them to cope with lists and routines, and part is just recognizing that it is just how the kid is. My DS just absolutely could not follow directions past the first item. My DS slowly got better, but still has organization issues, but he is 29, graduated college with honors and has a great job. This is despite always forgetting to turn in homework, forgetting lunches, and multiple lost items in school.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Sept 29, 2021 7:46:25 GMT -5
Putting this here because I feel like it's a little less judgmental than YM. So my brother broke down last night and called DH which pissed him off. DH got pissed off again because my dad needed my brother at work so DH drove him. As I vented about last week he of the opinion that everyone is constantly taking advantage of him being salaried and that none of his respect his job. Okay fine whatever. As everyone is also aware my brother is my brother. So he filled DH's head with how the business is going under he doesn't see it lasting five years, my dad is a bad owner, drama drama drama. Which made DH MORE pissed off. A few weeks ago I "loaned" my dad $1500 for the business to get two more ovens. I know the situation and I know my parents they are my parents. DH and discussed this and I told him there is the very high possibility we won't see that money again not because my parents are cheats but because life happens and they aren't always the most organized. I did not give anything I was prepared to lose. I have been slightly concerned my dad may have fallen for a scam because the guy ghosted him. My dad only gave him $500 of it so at least there is that. I cannot really judge because I got myself "corgi-ed" as DH meanly put it last year. I went into this knowing it was going to be a gift, explained that MULTIPLE TIMES to DH before writing the check and moved on. I decided that I wanted to at least attempt to pay it forward and contribute to something that isn't just making a few more million for my corporate shareholders at my day job. So now DH is livid about that. He wants our $1k back because he feels like it was taken under false pretenses. I got in trouble because I said this is my BROTHER you are talking to and if he says the sky is blue you better look up and check. There is usually a grain of truth out there but he isn't the most objective source. Like all small businesses right now my dad is struggling but it is staying afloat. That is pretty much all anyone can ask for with the world still in shambles and considering how many have gone under personally I think that's great. Not DH, not my brother. My dad should be rolling in it right now. If THEY were in charge things would be different. My dad is being irresponsible, maybe he should close blah blah. Excuse me but what have you two done with your lives? What makes you Robert Irvine and Gordon Ramesy? Sure there are probably things that could be done better but it's not your place to back seat run the business. DH loathes it and is thrilled we no longer work there. My brother does anything and everything to get out of working. So shut up. We also got into it because I toyed with the idea and pitched the possibility of me becoming partner in the business. Absolutely that is in a incredible risk but I am miserable and really don't want to work for corporations anymore. I am very close to pulling a Dark. I know it's a pipe dream and probably not the smartest of moves emotionally/mentally but at the same time I feel a lot emotionally freer at the idea than I do anything else. So not only did I get lectured about that but then I got yelled at when I told DH I already knew it was a long shot hairbrained dream but I felt like I should at least pitch it. Then I won't always be wondering "what if". So he was mad at me both for the idea AND "giving up" the idea. Okay so what do you want from me? I am SO TIRED of the both of them. Will the business continue IDK that is a risk you take with small business. Did this end up a REALLY crappy time to open a business, yes but it's not like anyone could have predicted a once in a century pandemic. I get him being angry/annoyed but FUCK. I am already carrying so much on my shoulders anymore. I am so burnt out that is actually quite alarming. I almost got in Peacock's face yesterday to dare her to fire me after she literally screamed in my face over something incredibly minor. My other coworkers talked me down. Then there are the same old issues with DH that I've never processed because nothing ever settles down long enough with him for me to be able to process it. I am getting a tad pissed that he seems to think that a month should be enough for me to "get over it". I don't need my brother coming along and poking the bear. Especially one that likes to talk big but was bragging about buying his 2 year old son a game boy while in the same breath saying he might not make rent. The kid doesn't even have hte manual dexterity to play one!
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Post by MJ2.0 on Sept 29, 2021 8:08:07 GMT -5
Putting this here because I feel like it's a little less judgmental than YM. So my brother broke down last night and called DH which pissed him off. DH got pissed off again because my dad needed my brother at work so DH drove him. As I vented about last week he of the opinion that everyone is constantly taking advantage of him being salaried and that none of his respect his job. Okay fine whatever. As everyone is also aware my brother is my brother. So he filled DH's head with how the business is going under he doesn't see it lasting five years, my dad is a bad owner, drama drama drama. Which made DH MORE pissed off. A few weeks ago I "loaned" my dad $1500 for the business to get two more ovens. I know the situation and I know my parents they are my parents. DH and discussed this and I told him there is the very high possibility we won't see that money again not because my parents are cheats but because life happens and they aren't always the most organized. I did not give anything I was prepared to lose. I have been slightly concerned my dad may have fallen for a scam because the guy ghosted him. My dad only gave him $500 of it so at least there is that. I cannot really judge because I got myself "corgi-ed" as DH meanly put it last year. I went into this knowing it was going to be a gift, explained that MULTIPLE TIMES to DH before writing the check and moved on. I decided that I wanted to at least attempt to pay it forward and contribute to something that isn't just making a few more million for my corporate shareholders at my day job. So now DH is livid about that. He wants our $1k back because he feels like it was taken under false pretenses. I got in trouble because I said this is my BROTHER you are talking to and if he says the sky is blue you better look up and check. There is usually a grain of truth out there but he isn't the most objective source. Like all small businesses right now my dad is struggling but it is staying afloat. That is pretty much all anyone can ask for with the world still in shambles and considering how many have gone under personally I think that's great. Not DH, not my brother. My dad should be rolling in it right now. If THEY were in charge things would be different. My dad is being irresponsible, maybe he should close blah blah. Excuse me but what have you two done with your lives? What makes you Robert Irvine and Gordon Ramesy? Sure there are probably things that could be done better but it's not your place to back seat run the business. DH loathes it and is thrilled we no longer work there. My brother does anything and everything to get out of working. So shut up. We also got into it because I toyed with the idea and pitched the possibility of me becoming partner in the business. Absolutely that is in a incredible risk but I am miserable and really don't want to work for corporations anymore. I am very close to pulling a Dark. I know it's a pipe dream and probably not the smartest of moves emotionally/mentally but at the same time I feel a lot emotionally freer at the idea than I do anything else. So not only did I get lectured about that but then I got yelled at when I told DH I already knew it was a long shot hairbrained dream but I felt like I should at least pitch it. Then I won't always be wondering "what if". So he was mad at me both for the idea AND "giving up" the idea. Okay so what do you want from me? I am SO TIRED of the both of them. Will the business continue IDK that is a risk you take with small business. Did this end up a REALLY crappy time to open a business, yes but it's not like anyone could have predicted a once in a century pandemic. I get him being angry/annoyed but FUCK. I am already carrying so much on my shoulders anymore. I am so burnt out that is actually quite alarming. I almost got in Peacock's face yesterday to dare her to fire me after she literally screamed in my face over something incredibly minor. My other coworkers talked me down. Then there are the same old issues with DH that I've never processed because nothing ever settles down long enough with him for me to be able to process it. I am getting a tad pissed that he seems to think that a month should be enough for me to "get over it". I don't need my brother coming along and poking the bear. Especially one that likes to talk big but was bragging about buying his 2 year old son a game boy while in the same breath saying he might not make rent. The kid doesn't even have hte manual dexterity to play one! Sounds like your dad should have put that loan toward buying a big enough oven to shove DH and your brother inside…. Smh. The older I get the less I have time for people’s BS and tomfoolery. I would have to sit down with your DH and ask him what his deal is. Is he happy with the life you two have built? And why is he always trying to play victim? Has he tried speaking to a professional?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Sept 29, 2021 10:02:09 GMT -5
Putting this here because I feel like it's a little less judgmental than YM. So my brother broke down last night and called DH which pissed him off. DH got pissed off again because my dad needed my brother at work so DH drove him. As I vented about last week he of the opinion that everyone is constantly taking advantage of him being salaried and that none of his respect his job. Okay fine whatever. As everyone is also aware my brother is my brother. So he filled DH's head with how the business is going under he doesn't see it lasting five years, my dad is a bad owner, drama drama drama. Which made DH MORE pissed off. A few weeks ago I "loaned" my dad $1500 for the business to get two more ovens. I know the situation and I know my parents they are my parents. DH and discussed this and I told him there is the very high possibility we won't see that money again not because my parents are cheats but because life happens and they aren't always the most organized. I did not give anything I was prepared to lose. I have been slightly concerned my dad may have fallen for a scam because the guy ghosted him. My dad only gave him $500 of it so at least there is that. I cannot really judge because I got myself "corgi-ed" as DH meanly put it last year. I went into this knowing it was going to be a gift, explained that MULTIPLE TIMES to DH before writing the check and moved on. I decided that I wanted to at least attempt to pay it forward and contribute to something that isn't just making a few more million for my corporate shareholders at my day job. So now DH is livid about that. He wants our $1k back because he feels like it was taken under false pretenses. I got in trouble because I said this is my BROTHER you are talking to and if he says the sky is blue you better look up and check. There is usually a grain of truth out there but he isn't the most objective source. Like all small businesses right now my dad is struggling but it is staying afloat. That is pretty much all anyone can ask for with the world still in shambles and considering how many have gone under personally I think that's great. Not DH, not my brother. My dad should be rolling in it right now. If THEY were in charge things would be different. My dad is being irresponsible, maybe he should close blah blah. Excuse me but what have you two done with your lives? What makes you Robert Irvine and Gordon Ramesy? Sure there are probably things that could be done better but it's not your place to back seat run the business. DH loathes it and is thrilled we no longer work there. My brother does anything and everything to get out of working. So shut up. We also got into it because I toyed with the idea and pitched the possibility of me becoming partner in the business. Absolutely that is in a incredible risk but I am miserable and really don't want to work for corporations anymore. I am very close to pulling a Dark. I know it's a pipe dream and probably not the smartest of moves emotionally/mentally but at the same time I feel a lot emotionally freer at the idea than I do anything else. So not only did I get lectured about that but then I got yelled at when I told DH I already knew it was a long shot hairbrained dream but I felt like I should at least pitch it. Then I won't always be wondering "what if". So he was mad at me both for the idea AND "giving up" the idea. Okay so what do you want from me? I am SO TIRED of the both of them. Will the business continue IDK that is a risk you take with small business. Did this end up a REALLY crappy time to open a business, yes but it's not like anyone could have predicted a once in a century pandemic. I get him being angry/annoyed but FUCK. I am already carrying so much on my shoulders anymore. I am so burnt out that is actually quite alarming. I almost got in Peacock's face yesterday to dare her to fire me after she literally screamed in my face over something incredibly minor. My other coworkers talked me down. Then there are the same old issues with DH that I've never processed because nothing ever settles down long enough with him for me to be able to process it. I am getting a tad pissed that he seems to think that a month should be enough for me to "get over it". I don't need my brother coming along and poking the bear. Especially one that likes to talk big but was bragging about buying his 2 year old son a game boy while in the same breath saying he might not make rent. The kid doesn't even have hte manual dexterity to play one! Sounds like your dad should have put that loan toward buying a big enough oven to shove DH and your brother inside…. Smh. The older I get the less I have time for people’s BS and tomfoolery. I would have to sit down with your DH and ask him what his deal is. Is he happy with the life you two have built? And why is he always trying to play victim? Has he tried speaking to a professional? My stupid brother gets him all riled up. The last time this happened I let DH drive him home while I followed behind in our car. I wasn't an idiot. I actually talk to my parents. While things are stressful, money is tight and yes it is a valid concern we might not make it to year 3 the business is hanging in there all things considered. The main thing is with all the upheaval it is impossible to make projects or do any real planning because earnings are all over the place. All anyone can do is wing it day by day/week by week/month by month. Which is the case for any small business in particular resturants right now. Even long established ones around here are struggling. Our regular hang out has the owners back to working 24/7 and they've been in business since the 60's. They can't find anyone to work and even if they do profits aren't up enough to pay them. So no it's not my dad is a bad owner and my stupid brother can do better. He probably would have sank before the first year.
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Post by raeoflyte on Sept 29, 2021 11:39:40 GMT -5
I'm annoyed at my husband, so I'm sure I'm channeling that towards your dh, but I'd be tempted to ask him when is he going to partner up and work with you instead of making your life harder at every opportunity.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Sept 29, 2021 11:42:25 GMT -5
I'm annoyed at my husband, so I'm sure I'm channeling that towards your dh, but I'd be tempted to ask him when is he going to partner up and work with you instead of making your life harder at every opportunity. That part times a million!!!!!!
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Post by taz157 on Oct 1, 2021 11:11:29 GMT -5
Please do not quote this:
You can add me to the "annoyed with DH" tally. A few weeks ago, I found out a secret that my DH has been hiding from me: He's a smoker. There's been times I thought I smelled it on him, but he's never done it where I can see it though. Instead he would leave the house under the guise of getting something to eat at one of the local fast food places (and he did come back with food) or wanted to go for a drive to out of the house. I range from super fucking annoyed to so fucking pissed at him since I've found out. We've talked about it a few times since then, but the last time was about 2 weeks after I found out. According to him, he didn't smoke while we were trying to get pregnant any of the times I was pregnant, but the dumbass would start up again. I had asked a couple of years ago, but he lied to him because I wasn't happy when he was doing several years ago (when we had talked about it). He admitted he lied then, but it was harder for him to lie this time. A person in our neighborhood came to deliver what he throw out of the car (i.e., cigarette butts), and I had confronted him that night after our company left (the neighbor came about an hour before our company arrived and it wasn't time to confront him). He did say it hasn't been a constant thing the entire and he meant to quit a few years ago, but then he was hospitalized for his heart issue (shortly after he intended to quit) and he started back up again. DH just got back a few minutes ago after doing it because I can't walk behind him when he gets back. (I can't stand the smell.) When he first fessed up, I did tell him he can't do it around either DDs and that I really wished he would stop! Obviously that hasn't happened. I'm just really pissed at him.
Edited: I have not talked about this with anyone else in real life as I don't believe his best friend even knows. He's been friends with his best friend a couple of months longer than me. I believe the only people that know are his brother (non-smoker) and a mutual friend (that also smokes).
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Oct 1, 2021 11:15:05 GMT -5
Girl you got me in the feels with that.
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Post by raeoflyte on Oct 1, 2021 14:55:40 GMT -5
I'm sorry Taz. That's so frustrating.
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Post by anciana on Oct 1, 2021 15:31:51 GMT -5
I am so sorry, Taz, especially with it happening at an already stressful time with the new baby in the house. Hang in there!
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Trying to navigate the difference between elementary and middle school conferences.
We can do walk in conferences for 5 minutes depending on availability. It doesn't say 5 minutes per teacher. Or online scheduled for 10 minutes. I don't want to helicopter, but I'm not sure what value there is in 5 -10 minutes?
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Post by anciana on Oct 1, 2021 16:11:38 GMT -5
Trying to navigate the difference between elementary and middle school conferences. We can do walk in conferences for 5 minutes depending on availability. It doesn't say 5 minutes per teacher. Or online scheduled for 10 minutes. I don't want to helicopter, but I'm not sure what value there is in 5 -10 minutes? Our experience with MS conferences was that we would run out of time to visit with each and every teacher so we had to plan which ones we really wanted to see. There were lines of parents and kids waiting in front of each teacher's room and there was just no time. I say, if you have specific concerns, try emailing the teachers and see if you can address issues that way, or schedule a private conference with them so you have more time (and privacy).
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Post by flamingo on Oct 1, 2021 16:21:03 GMT -5
taz157, I'm so sorry. That's so rough, especially with a new baby. My dad is a "secret" smoker. I put it in quotes b/c he's not good at hiding it. My mom is super pissed at him, more for the lying than the actual smoking. But he has heart disease and had a mild heart attack in 2008. At that time he was "only" smoking cigars. Which he gave up then, and acts all righteous that he no longer smokers cigars #eyeroll. He has other medical problems that smoking for sure exacerbates, but he just doesn't care. He also makes up reasons to leave the house. "Gotta go get cat food at walmart" at 9am. Then at 10am "gotta go get birdseed at Meijer". Then later "Gotta go get milk at kroger". Just stop lying about it! I mean, he does legit come home with those items, but everyone, even my mom, knows it's an excuse to go smoke.
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Post by steph08 on Oct 1, 2021 19:35:48 GMT -5
I would be incredibly mad, too. Not just about the smoking but about all the lies he's told you over the years. If he will lie about smoking, what else will he lie about?
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Post by taz157 on Oct 1, 2021 19:38:28 GMT -5
I've had that same thought. He said the only thing he lied about was smoking, and said that he's never tried drugs or cheated on me. I didn't ask either of those questions, he just volunteered them to me.
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Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.
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Post by finnime on Oct 1, 2021 19:47:44 GMT -5
I used to smoke. I quit, finally, 29 years ago, but yes, I was a smoker starting when I was 13. It's a strange compulsion and addiction. What helped me to quit entirely was the patch, which cost $100 for 2 weeks, and then I cut them in half, then in quarters to get through the whole thing. At the end I remained smoke-free because I wasn't going to blow $200 just to smoke again.
It sounds to me like your DH never completely committed himself to being an ex-smoker. That really sucks for you, and for him, too, especially if he's had a heart attack. I'm sorry. Maybe his doctor can get through to him? Hope for you that something works.
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tcu2003
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Post by tcu2003 on Oct 2, 2021 9:14:50 GMT -5
I’m sorry, taz. I would also be angry and hurt.
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Post by minnesotapaintlady on Oct 2, 2021 12:41:22 GMT -5
I would be mad too. Actually, I dealt with the same thing...sort of. About two months after we were married Ex 2.0 was out in my parents yard with a bunch of other family and guests for something or other and the next thing I know I look and he's smoking with my BIL. I'm like WTH? We'd been dating for a couple years before we were married and not once did he ever say he smoked. I am pretty anti-smoking and seriously would not have knowingly married a smoker, so that kind of shook me up.
Of course that was just the first in long line of surprises!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Oct 2, 2021 16:26:53 GMT -5
We went to the Mystic Festival today.
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