I think the approach in the article of just being low key and trying to accept as a likely fad which is ok if it’s not too disruptive or associated with other mental health red flags is a pretty good parenting strategy. Kids who do things like this are often neurodivergent and trying to find their way. Doubt that many are still relating to their “fox selves” at age 30.
Sensible parents only invite friends for the first - in fact that rule should apply to all but immediate family also. Kids parties only get tolerable once your kid is old enough to dump and run - and then because it means you get a break from your own kids too!
Picked one up two weeks ago and it’s great. I’m super lazy about styling hair - to the point that I usually just let mine air dry and then just brush it. This does a great job in less than 10 mins for my hair and makes it worth styling it. Also got the normal Dyson dryer for my daughters curly hair at the same time and can testify the flyaway attachment works instantly and is the bomb!
Your lips bleed? Think I’ll stick to lipgloss.
No person who wants a corporate role should turn up wearing shorts to a job interview. And I can’t believe anyone - even a 23 year old - would think it was a good idea.
@simple simon not if the person to whom the debt is owed is seeking enforcement. But if the relationship breaks down all assets and liabilities are taken into account in the asset spilt. So you can end up having to give your ex a larger share of assets than you thought you would if they have no assets and debts.
Interesting how everyone makes different choices. Not sure the caravan park lifestyle is related to the cost of living or the choice to cut back to working only 2 days a week and to travel on a monthly basis - neither of which I could afford while paying my mortgage.
Couldn’t read and not comment. I’m sorry you and your family are going through this. It sounds so hard and so familiar. It will get easier. My 18 year old son has adhd, autism and ODD plus depression and anxiety. His 14 year old little sister (same age gap as yours) is neurotypical. We all live in the same house still for now. But my kids have a very fractured relationship as a result of his ongoing personality and behaviour issues. It’s still hard but much better than when they were both little in that they can now usually be trusted to be safe alone together even if not to be nice to each other. Take care of yourself- the impact on you is immense and ongoing- and you have to take care of your mental health too.
I’m so sorry for your loss. If funds and the will permits, consider outsourcing what’s left to a solicitor. I used a good local one for my uncles estate and they did most of the admin for me.
Lab grown diamonds have exactly the same properties as natural diamonds and are the hardest substance. They don’t need special cleaning. Maybe intended to refer to diamond replicas like Swarovski?
Go and see your mum in person ans apologise. You shouldn’t cut your mum out temporarily as a punishment and you need to make up with her. Your friend matters less - fix things with your mum then work out if you care enough about the friend to fix that one too.
You do what you have to! When we had our second we shared a room with the baby for 6 months before moving to a bigger place. And we achieved that by moving 15km further out of the city. But apartment and house prices continue to rise and a 3 bedroom plus is not affordable for many so compromises must be made.
@krock I am quite well off too but can’t relate at all.
“She's also a single mother struggling to make ends meet. … Whenever I talk about my investments in shares and property, she seems lost and quickly changes the subject. It's clear she doesn’t understand, nor does she want to.” And you really think your friend is changing the subject when you boast about your wealth and financial security in front of her because she doesn’t understand? I think she understands you well.
Wow. My sister is gender nonbinary and also identifies as trans. She has two beautiful kids as do I. Neither she or I are raising our kids as gender nonbinary. I support my sister totally and am loud in doing so. But I could not support any request that I raise my kids in a gender neutral way from anyone - that’s a very personal decision and it’s far from abuse to use assigned genders unless and until your kid expresses any preference for that to change.
How is this a thing? Why would anyone enjoy being strangled? Why would anyone want to do that to someone they are having sex with? Is it really even close to being mainstream?
@Dkaye23 fair point. Will be interesting to see how they handle her strong desire for a baby in a same sex context - not very easy to resolve back then!
I’m looking forward to Francesca’s story. Loved that they made Michael Stirling into Michaela - will be more interesting,
It still seemed to show her orgasming from penetrative sex while losing her virginity which I think we can all agree wasn’t exactly realistic!
Strongly recommend Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher (1920s Melbourne with the best lady private detective) or Corrina Chapman series (contemporary Melbourne with a baker and hot private detective boyfriend).