Recent comments in /f/tifu

pkmcgraw77 t1_j6lbz15 wrote

I wouldn’t sweat it. I used to compare things that other people’s babies did to things my dog did (I did these things when I was previously childless). Looking back I used to cringe a bit. But now as the proud owner of a 2.5 year old son and another on the way, I can honestly say it offends me zero percent when people do things like that. I would have found your comment hilarious and in no way offensive. You just keep being you.

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YourMildestDreams t1_j6lbqie wrote

Mother here. Don't sweat it. I've compared both of my kids to dogs on many occasions. Though some older women in my family weren't too fond of the title "a toddler is like a dog that slowly learns to speak" that I used for the video of my oldest kid attempting her first sentences.

If someone said that their dog had the same name as one of my daughters, I'd compliment them on their good taste in names.

You didn't do anything wrong.

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P41N4U t1_j6lbdxq wrote

Looks like you are a potentially great couple but you guys are too insecure about "ruining" the friendship.

It seems he like you and you like him, you are best friends which is something great as you usually want your couple to be a "best friend" who you can talk anything and trust.

This can go many ways. Imo you should consider you feelings, and be honest with him and yourself.

So... start dating! Good luck

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cowboysfan68 t1_j6lak6s wrote

I agree with everyone else here who has been saying to explore your feelings and be honest with your friend.

One thing I would add here is that your friend is probably grieving and your friend must go through the grieving process to heal from the loss of his long-term relationship. How long it takes him to grieve is anybody's guess, but that will most certainly affect any new relationship. Allow him to grieve and give him that space to do it. If you two do pursue a relationship, it will be much better off when he is over his old relationship.

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lordkimochi t1_j6la9xx wrote

you're a good and filial child, your sister is a spoilt brat and a horrible person. I don't care what mental illness she has, it's not excuse for that kind of behaviour, and she needs to learn that it is not acceptable. Selfishness and being a total b are not symptoms of any mental illnesses.

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YomiKuzuki t1_j6la9bb wrote

> Really! For what? For a bad joke?

I mean holocaust humor is pretty low quality humor to begin with, and mostly used by actual neo Nazis to test the waters

> That terrible offense happened more than 75 years ago! That Uniform Joke is a recurring choice among teenagers everywhere.

The length of time between now and when the holocaust occurred doesn't really matter. And when I was a teen, I never saw other teens dressed as Nazis. Only neo Nazis dressed like Nazis.

> What was the crime? Ignorance? Profound Ignorance maybe?

This. This sentence is the cringiest thing I've read today.

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4_Legged_Duck t1_j6l98i2 wrote

In addition to all this advice, explore what you're feeling. We often lack the emotional language to understand and name what we're feeling when we first feel it. Why are conversations and time spent together different? Sometimes dating can move into a "comfort" stage where things are and they're safe and warm and not goofy or silly and it can be really jarring or alien.

He may be feeling as awkward as you are. Talk it out and take it step by step.

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psibomber t1_j6l8in2 wrote

There's nothing wrong with you. You were just rubbing your eyes. You didn't say anything to mock her, you didn't intend to. Your friend misunderstood you. Unless your friend is saying she was the one who thought it was racist, just move on with your life and leave a good tip next time you visit the restaurant.

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Bloodiest-Taint t1_j6l849m wrote

Just try not caring. You sound like you had no intention of acting like a racist douchebag, so as long as you know that, don’t worry kid. You’re young. You’re allowed to make these stupid choices and mistakes because it doesn’t matter until you’re an adult.

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