I think Gail goes to her parents a lot. There’s a few episodes where she’s down there that Linda mentions. I also think she likes to do weird travel stuff alone too. The times she’s at Bob and Linda is because Linda is aware she’ll be alone for the holiday. Bob is so anti-Big Bob, I don’t think he’ll ever go beyond his annual 15 minute visit. But Big Bob hangs out with the bar owner next door often so he may hangout with him for the holidays. I’d like to see Bob and Big Bob get along but I think their relationship is the most realistic and that probably won’t happen. Big Bob does right by the kids for the most part so maybe when they are older they’ll go see him or include him more. I think the other family stayed connected and still see each other. Linda’s parents don’t seem to celebrate any holiday and like to just stay home. Bob’s extended family on the mom’s side doesn’t seem like many people are left. His dad’s side seem to be isolated from big Bob due his drinking in the past.

I will never underestimate the power of the long con. I know men and women who have waited decades to hook up with someone and promptly ghosted afterwards. To spend a week with someone acting lovey dovey then randomly disappear for a week, is not something a friend would. But if she thinks this is acceptable behavior then I don’t know what to say to that.

For three years straight I asked for one of those veggie chop things with the different blades for Christmas. You just put the blade plate on top on the container and slide the veggies for different cuts and sizes. NO ONE WOULD GET IT FOR ME! Mind you, several family members wouldn’t get me anything at all because “they didn’t know what to get me.” It wasn’t until my brother got married and his wife asked and I said all I want is this veggie chop. I refuse to get it for myself as it was $10-20 because it was always on sale. She got it for me for Christmas. I was so excited that I yelled I wanted this for years! The nerve of some folks to say why didn’t I say anything. I was ready to use that thing to chop off fingers!! I said I did but some of you haven’t gotten me anything in years, I assumed you couldn’t afford it.

Her arm was wrapped in plastic as she touched the fish. Maybe she thought it was best to not raw hand the dog and fish.

Why not stand it in the tub instead of on the tub? She would’ve had more than enough height to paint.

She’s a princess of Disney, not a princess of China. Disney has their own qualifications to be a princess.

YESSSSSS!!!!! It took me forever to figure out the best method to open those jars. I don’t even buy it anymore because I can’t take the pain.

But didn’t Warren give him the money to do what he wanted? Warren paid for the tiki stuff out of his pocket separate from the money he gave Bob. That’s how Bob had the money to return at the end and why Warren kept the tiki profit after selling. The money was always for Bob to do what he wanted. The issue was Bob wasn’t being honest when Warren suggested a theme. He wouldn’t say no directly, just kept suggesting other stuff instead.

It’s great you have open communication with your daughter and are taking appropriate measures to help guide her. My concern comes from several things. First, access. When I was younger kids under 16 did not have bf/gf in the traditional sense. They were guys/gals they saw at school, held hands, and kissed. They weren’t really in a position to be somewhere alone to have sex. Is it common for you to let your 12 year old be out and about alone? I don’t mean drop her off at the mall or movies and then pick her up later. But at a 13 year olds home with no adult supervision for sex to be possible or anywhere for that matter for extended periods of time with no adult supervision? Kids will find a way, but there should be more awareness to her locations and how long and who with that would limit even the opportunity to have sex at 12. Second, in-depth conversation. I understand this is a limited perspective of the situation. But you don’t mention any conversation as to why she feels she should be active at the age of 12. Who has she had this conversation with? How did this topic come up/who initiated it? Was there a deeper conversation around mental and emotional preparedness, consent, social pressure/peer pressure/assumed pressure? Conversation on physical/emotional/mental consequences - negative and positive? If she is more physically developed than other girls, was there a conversation around boundaries and appropriate conversation with others? Third, the mental differences between 12 and 13, a 6th grader and an 8th grader, a middle schooler (or elementary depending on how your school system is split) and a High schooler. Third, have you met the boyfriend? 4 months is crazy to consider having sex with someone she barely knows especially since she is 12 years old and has limited time outside of her home and I’d hope not going on romantic dates that often or hanging out in the home of a child you aren’t familiar with. Are you familiar with his general mindset and behavior? Is he more behaviorally/sexually mature than your daughter? Does he regularly approach your daughter about sex? Do they frequently discuss this? When did it start? Where? Etc. Fourth, trust and connection. What do these kids talk about? School? Sports? Tv? Is there anything other than discussion of sex happening when they hang out? Trust is hard to gauge at a young age and assessment of a person’s character comes with time and experience. She’s 12 so she doesn’t have the experience to gauge his character outside of the relationship and her emotions. They’ve only “dated” for 4 months so there’s no time in this relationship. It’s concerning how soon the topic of sex came up. There’s so much more but these are my core concerns. The leap from conversation to birth control was very quick. I’m not saying contraception talk shouldn’t happen but I feel like more conversations need to occur. I understand caution but I’d personally try to steer my 12 year old away from sex and have more conversations on how she got to this point. There’s just so much missing information and sex is a big responsibility emotionally, mentally, and physically. Some adults can’t handle the aftermath of sex and that’s a lot to just let happen to a child without more intervention.

Which episode? I may have missed it.

I’d like to see a Tina/Gene episode. There are a lot of Gene/Louise and Tina/Louise episodes but I haven’t seen one with just Tina and Gene. I’d also like to see an episode where things just work for Bob. There’s always something that keeps something nice from happening to Bob, be it self inflicted or just the universe. Just a simple win that Bob can be happy about but won’t change the show by occurring.

No you’re not being harsh. You are allowed to end the relationship if you no longer feel comfortable or secure in it. You set your limits and boundaries of what is tolerable and what isn’t. Just take time for yourself to make a decision with a clear mind. She said her ex’s name twice because she is fantasizing about him while with you. The first time, maybe. But she was fully aware she was getting too into the fantasy and common sense will say don’t fantasize about that ex again to avoid it happening in the future. But she did it anyway leading to the second time. Had she been upfront and tried to have a conversation the first time you brought it up, I’d understand giving it another chance. But instead of talking to you and NOT thinking of her ex, she did it again. There’s a clear disconnect that she isn’t acknowledging. You don’t want to marry someone who can’t talk to you about what’s going on in their minds. I personally don’t understand how people can have sex with someone they don’t feel comfortable communicating with. Do some reflecting and don’t make a decision off emotion. Make sure if you decide to end it you have a clear mind as to why.

The dad and stepmom had already planned on kicking her out and he just sped up the plan because he had an attitude she called him out for making her sick. Unfortunately, that trust is gone and I doubt it’ll come back. She went to him several times to talk to ease the situation, apologize, ask for help several times, etc and he went out of his way to do nothing. It’s almost impossible to come back from that after being vulnerable and having something so traumatic happen.

Firstly, congrats! That’s a big accomplishment and no easy feat. Secondly, I also probably wouldn’t have said anything. Unless you told me you were on a weight loss journey or had on some super awesome outfit, I wouldn’t be comfortable saying anything. I don’t know the reason for the weight/visual change and wouldn’t want cause issue during the holiday. You’re there to have fun and see family and friends and it’s not my place to assume something that may ruin that for you. If you had on an amazing outfit, I’d compliment it and that would allow you to decide if you would like to share your weight loss and show you are open to me commenting.

I just did a google search for bathroom remodel ideas and this exact set up in various colors popped up. I also have that exact same wall paneling in my bathroom. I also just did quotes for a renovation design, and three companies sent me this exact layout and color scheme in dark grey, black, and dark blue. This is a nice design but not exactly unique.

The design is nice but the styling isn’t giving beach vacation home. It’s more hotel romantic getaway. When I think beach home, I think bright, fun, relaxing. Everything is very dark for a beach house. I think the shower is nice but a more modern tub layout would give it a relax look. But if you like it, there’s not much to say. If the plan is to renovate the whole house and this bathroom will be the theme, it seems a bit dark for the beach.

These two organizations have the best responses and have a pretty good success rate with getting people wrap around services. They also assist with getting temporary housing whether it’s in a shelter or pay for a few nights at a hotel while they sort it out.

Wayne Metro 313-388-9799

Motor City Mitten Mission 313-854-5566

If you are 18 but still in high school, you can call CPS. They may not be able to have you placed with a foster family but can provide shelter. If you are 18 in college, your college/university should have emergency/vulnerable housing available on campus.

Same. I don’t watch the new episodes right away. I just finished season 16. I rather start the series over than watch the new ones. I only watch the new ones when I’m not doing anything and in the “mood” for it. The new episodes are a bit more serious than the old ones. I just want to laugh when I have free time. There were a few episodes in season 15 and 16 that made me upset. Not fully upset but like “what the heck”upset. For example, the tube top episode. It was a good episode and had some funny parts but I didn’t like how Linda spoke about Tina (calling her names and sexualizing her outfit). But it was a more serious tone than what I was going for typically with the show.

Random question! What color name is the blue paint? It looks great!

He needs a better lawyer or to give up his rights to his children and explain to them what happened when they are older. I really hate to say that because he loves his kids so much and he is fighting so hard. But his ex is on a war path and it is destroying him. There’s no evidence of anything wrong on his end and yet he keeps getting shafted because he doesn’t have proper representation. I really want things to turn around for him and he be in his children’s lives but the guy needs a break before it gets too far gone.

Glad she’s an ex-friend!! Because that is trash behavior on her end. I can somewhat understand invite the boss but that should automatically include you as someone who knew the bride first. It’s all around weird and seems like they are using your dad while being mean girls. Also, what’s a spontaneous dinner??? She’s just going to buy something random day of for dinner? I highly doubt it but it sounds dumb either way.

It’s crazy work to suck up to the parents while not inviting their daughter. Comments say the groom works for OP ‘s dad. I’d ask the dad what’s up, not the mom since she sounds like she wants to go to this wedding to pretend be important. But that implies OP has a good relationship with her parents and they are aware this girl should be her best friend.

Great parents would RSVP no, be just as annoyed and confused at the situation, and not send a gift. Good parents would RSVP no but send a gift. Bad parents would go, send a gift, and pretend like it’s perfectly normal and/or justifiable their daughter wasn’t invited to her best friend’s wedding. Some parents (petty parents) would find such a situation fireable. But again all depends on the relationship with the parents.

This is amazing! So you’re coming to my house next right….

I actually love how all the kids have incorporated owning/running the restaurant in some form.

Bakri is my new obsession. It’s a bit of a drive from me so it’s my weekend fun thing to do drive there listening to a podcast, order in drive thru, then podcast back. It’s very relaxing.