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I am not just talking about sibling rivalry, but kids who dislike (even hate) each other and are not close. It could even be a situation where it has carried on into adulthood. What was the origin/reason for it? How does it make you feel as a parent?
I do tell them I love them but they see it as a normal thing. I want them to feel genuinely appreciated. How do I do this?
Typically it’s whatever popular movies are out but I am curious. Sometimes I watch old movies and think oh I bet that was THE costume that year.
Maybe something that if you have done differently, your life would have been much worse off?
My parents were talking about driving and they mentioned that if you had to use the bathroom and you weren’t somewhere near a public toilet you could just go to someone’s house & ask to use theirs. They say it was as acceptable as asking to use someone’s phone if you had a flat. Is this true?
It was a amusing series yet the sole likable character in the Bunker household was Edith and everybody else was intolerable: Archie was a bigot, Mike was a hypocrite and a moocher and Gloria was a grown brat who cried and scream 24/7.
I'm in my 30s (not early) and just embarked on a significant career shift. For those crazy enough to have done this, what's something you wish you had known or done differently regarding your career or personal development? Any advice on navigating big life changes would be incredibly helpful.
What’s the most important thing that maturity brings with age?
27M, every now and then I find myself listening to stuff I never thought would interest me. I wonder where this journey will take me. Interested in hearing your stories!
I just pick up my phone and make actual voice calls a la 1990s.
I also actually walk up to people's desks at work and actually talk to them in person
Edit: Assuming you'd maintain the same strength and capabilities after you hit 75 or so
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Edit- I am asking those of zero alcohol. zilch. nada. not for the ''I sip every once in a while'' crowd
Was just rewatching absolutely fabulous (1992) and they were using mobile phones (massive ones) got me wondering when people started making the switch?
I have 2 children so I’m looking for personal experience and advice to a “younger self”. Both the physical and mental aspects are good to hear about.
(Edit: added a description to clarify the question)
Thanks everyone for your stories and honest opinion!
Some faces come to mind out of nowere. People from the past who are long gone from my life. We all make impressions on each other, maybe more than we know
Those who had challenging kids, whatever that looked like, how is your relationship with them now, and how have they turned out?
People were cursing and being censored. It feels so human...