AITA UPDATE: Wife Lost Job And Spent Our Savings, I Blew Up And Now Mother-In-Law Is Furious At Me

[@MarkNarrations]

Me checking the comments 👀 The comments: RAISINS IN MASHES TATTIES!!! Me: F this, it's a riot, I'm out 🏃🏃

[@wkl3281]

Im just looking at story 3 and asking what the absolute hell is with op

[@louellacharlton4425]

gf is not a cook so she goes online for recipe. bet she got recipe for sweet potatoes. raisens are good in them.

[@katiesmith2031]

I thought you decide to shift to a horror story part way through 😅 raisins in mash worst nightmare ever

[@HaliaStone]

I don’t even like mashed potatoes and even I know that’s the equivalent of a war crime 🤣

[@samssams666]

THE MOMENT you read that line about what OP does to get money I was saying MLM MLM MLM and IT WAS XD

[@alma5147]

"I find it so selfish someone would buy a flat and work from home" this can not be serious. I can't with this person.

[@pansprayers]

Well, after all, how is the OP supposed to run her MLM from home, knowing the downstairs neighbor has an actual business she didn't ask OP's approval for?

[@thedestroyasystem]

Lmaoooo absolutely insane, pushing an mlm, letting their kids run around making noise all day and then complain TA the slightest of noise from the neighbors? Just… wtf

[@carolroberts4614]

You can get help from the local community if you can't manage the garden. Either swap services or there are volunteer groups in most areas. Make it an activity for the kids to help with as well.

[@fytrndm]

OP is a #girlboss 🙄 Jeez, my friend started our his business with his wife out of their home. It was a pastry and cake business and it worked well for them. I buy whenever I feel I need something sweet and they're always happy to adjust the cake sweetness to my sweet-adverse tongue lol...

[@amberleeannalee1999]

Boomers don’t understand the concept of working from home. They think without micromanaging supervisors standing over your shoulder in ur cubicle ur just slacking and not making real money. Much like “we didn’t have computers when I was a young adult. We used yellow line paper to write notes on”. Progress terrifies them. It threatens the idea they have that their way is the ONLY way. Funny how everything bad in our society especially America is from that generation. Crony capitalism is evil. If people can work more efficiently at home while having a work life balance while making a living wage it threatens the class system they cling to

[@TheArmyOfGoats]

Raisins?!? In mashed potatoes?!? That’s some psychopath level shit…

[@Gay_Priest]

I'll be honest, I want to try it at least once. Making a single serving, try it out,no big loss if it's bad

[@lancerevell5979]

That is disgusting. As bad as anchovies and pineapple on pizza. There are some foods that simply do not go together! And I say this as a big guy who loves to eat. But there are limits.

[@connorburnett21]

@@lancerevell5979 this has nothing to do with the story but pineapples sole purpose was to be on pizza

[@jacobsmith1997]

@@connorburnett21 Agreed

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

@@connorburnett21 ​ I think you typed that wrong! Pineapples whole purpose is to not be on pizza!

[@ShatoraDragondore]

Story 3: She even went out of the way to put her gear on dampeners and has respected building quite hours and not worked passed 9pm. OP needs to get her self therapy if the thought of some one existing in their home is causing her stress.

[@LSHEVV]

Op mentions in the comments that she herself is in an MLM selling Avon.... so perhaps jealousy is also part of this...

[@Indigoroses22]

So...this basically is one MLM hunbot vs Another MLM hunbot. Now just going to plug this in to my MLM to English translation app... -_-() Someone call National Geographic. We are going to see a rare display of two alpha Karen's fighting for dominance in the wild. If we are lf we are really lucky we might even get to hear the winning Karen sing their national anthem... "This is the Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny?"

[@ShatoraDragondore]

@@Indigoroses22 I don't think the woman with the gear is in a MLM but selling hand made things on Etsy.

[@ShatoraDragondore]

@@LSHEVV I don't know of any MLM where the Hun is hand making the product she is selling. I mean yeah we had that Caned Air and Healing Mud ones so maybe there is one. But Homegirl sounds like she runs her own Esty shop.

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

@@ShatoraDragondore She wouldn't be running those machines nearly as much if her business was MLM related. This woman is actually successful enough that she had to expand her living space to accommodate. I'm guessing Etsy.

[@didyasaysomethin2me]

Story 3: Can you just imagine if OP's neighbor 1. Wasn't single 2. Used the master bedroom as an actual bedroom? If OP thinks she's got it rough now... 🤦‍♀️

[@AJUniverse]

Man. Story 3. Usually I can imagine what headspace a person might need to be in and how they got there to think they aren't the AH when they are, but this person just blows my mind with how oblivious they are.

[@vilux-r5527]

Oh my god once she didnt get the reassurance she wanted, she kept doubling down and doubling down and I cant stand her. It all stared with "I dont know why she moved in into a 3 bedroom apartment if she doesnt have children 🤪". I like to paint. I'd love to get into other crafts. You bet I would take my biggest room to my craft. This woman, the OP, is just an asshole. I cant stand her. Like, "I cant stop them from having fun, I cant decide where to live, I have to live here and no one can tell me what to do in my home so I'll go ahead and micromanage another woman's house who btw had the audacity to move into a big house without spouting children beforehand". And get someone to do some quick gardening. Take your children outside instead of having them closed, they indeed need to have fun, it's healthier and better for them to go outside. Edit: re-posting with changes, I got too worked up and went too negative into my comment, I apologize. Ultimately I hope OP finally opens her eyes to her behavior. Second Edit: ... a pyramid scheme at the end. Ugh. Yes, agreed with last commenter, shes jealous.

[@justanothergalaxy8379]

She literally does the same thing that she’s mad at the neighbor for doing

[@NovaGirl8]

@@vilux-r5527 Neighbor is living my dream. I hope to be somewhat successful as her but maybe I would get my own standalone home to avoid neighbors like OP

[@BNezzy]

woman and her family get housing provided by her council? I presume this means subsidized or fee living. And she still feels this entitled to complain about her neighbor for practically existing in her own flat? All the while OP works from home too, is too lazy to clean her yard so her kids can stop running around inside? This woman is probably the one all the other tenants complain about lol. People like her are the worst.

[@eowyn8340]

Story 3: Hmmm, I’m a single woman with no children and bought a 3 bedroom duplex. I guess by OP’s logic I messed that up too. But I have a use for each room, even turned one into a home gym. Oh well 🤷🏼‍♀️ Edit: wow, she sells Avon. That’s been around for ages and was an MLM back in the day. I had to go low contact with a friend that got into selling Avon because she kept bugging me to buy expensive stuff.

[@Ivy94F]

I was an Avon buyer, too. Not a ‘oh I love this makeup so much,’ kind of buyer, but a ‘will getting this lipstick shut you up???’ kind of buyer. Lol!!

[@katiecakesl4691]

Story 3 : so what would OP have done if she was a mom with a newborn and toddlers? That would have been way louder. OP is literally just mad others exist.

[@captainhamada637]

Shes mad her neighbour has an actual business and not a mlm

[@susankaempfer8427]

OP is a Karen.

[@Ivy94F]

I guarantee you, the OP family with two kids makes WAY more noise than anyone in that bldg.

[@mkuti-childress3625]

I feel for the raisin-poisoned mashed potato girl. I have some sort of horrifying disorder that means I burst out in laughter at the most inappropriate times. One time when my brother was sneakily hitting my side over and over at a grave site while they were lowering a friend’s dad into the ground, I busted out laughing. Horrifying. Horrifying! To try to salvage the moment, I put my head in my hands and tried to pretend I was actually crying. I knew I wouldn’t get away with it. I knew I had lost a friend. I knew I was going to be a pariah for the rest of time. But… Afterward, my aunt told me she was surprised at how upset I was at the funeral. I said, “You WERE?? You mean you COULD’NT TELL??” My brother told me that it had looked so much like actual sobbing that _he_ had to bite his tongue to not bust out laughing, himself. No one else even said a word. I had gotten away with it. I spent the rest of the day in happy disbelief, wondering if I should have actually gone to acting school. That day is seared upon my brain as both my most horrifyingly embarrassing and my greatest triumph. Also… brothers bring this kind of thing out in sisters.

[@Rose_Bride]

No disrespect intended, but WHY was your brother messing with you *at a funeral* _knowing_ that you have this quirk? I'm glad that you were able to play it off, because even IF you were to explain what _really_ happened, the both of you would STILL have appeared to be insensitive and disrespectful; your brother _most of all._ He honestly comes across as a monumental *@$$.* WHY would he even go if he was just going to play around like that around grieving people?

[@mkuti-childress3625]

@@Rose_Bride He _was_ being an ass! I don’t think he realized how bad it was until that moment, though. He just expected me to hit him back (we were standing next to each other, arms down, so no one could see it). He never did it again after that!

[@mkuti-childress3625]

@@melodyharpole8272 I think it’s like a pressure relief valve, and it’s pretty necessary in certain situations!

[@flamelily2086]

I had a colleague who also said she laughed at inappropriate times. She told me she knows people think she's weird but she can't help herself.

[@TarisLuna]

I have that when I'm stressed af and enter a short span of time without stress. God forbit this happens to be a minute of silence or something else where you'd have to be quiet. I have actually drawn blood by biting my tongue and cheek just so I don't laugh.

[@potatoempress5731]

Story 3 is Nightmare Neighbors + MLM?! Truly Mark's speciality XD

[@AndyyWithAY]

Story 1 absolutely sounded like depression. I'm glad they handled this maturely and are making strides

[@JSainte17]

Spending money to "cure" depression makes sense, but spending INSANE amounts of money is not due to depression.

[@shhd2105]

@@JSainte17 um no

[@tardislady9546]

He basically told her to 'snap out of it', and 'get a job'. I think he was bullying. People with mental illness cannot 'snap out of it', and jobs are almost impossible to come by, especially during this pandemic, and in a world where machines and robots are taking thousands of jobs away. Cue a tirade of abuse and name calling towards me now.

[@ジェス日本]

@@JSainte17 not particularly true! :)) it can be. Everyone handles their depression and coping mechanisms different ways. When im in a depressive or manic episode i carelessly spend myself into my overdrafts too,

[@David_____]

@@melodyharpole8272 nice put the blame on the over supportive husband

[@shanittathompson2039]

Story 1...I WILL STRUGGLE WITH YOU, BUT I WILL BE DAMN IF I STRUGGLE BECAUSE OF YOU!!!! NTA!

[@ravanpee1325]

You become co-dependant and will suffer yourself..great advice..

[@Yusei1Fudo]

​@ravanpee1325 That's the opposite of the statement here? Co-defendant people "don't care" what their partner does. They just want to appease their partner and keep the relationship going.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Story 1: Impressions before updates- separate finances immediately and file for trial separation until she goes to therapy. No therapy = divorce. Also sell everything she didn't walk out with and sell the car if it's your name on it. After update- Glad he got the MIL on his side. That made all the difference

[@AndyyWithAY]

Story 3, I can't wait to hear what Mark has to say about this one!! OP sounds deranged. I'm looking for a 3 bedroom for just me. I don't have any kids and not planning to have any before I'm married. I want a bedroom, a guest room and an office/workout room. Everyone is against OP, that should be a sign that she's wrong

[@AndyyWithAY]

Edit I'm almost in tears at the comment that OP can't tend to her overgrown garden because she works from home

[@AndyyWithAY]

OMG she sells Avon! MLM alert!!

[@MarkNarrations]

It got worse and worse! haha

[@marshmello3455]

Omg I loved that you commented everytime this story got worse! 😂 You pretty much summed up my thoughts as well! I about died when she said she sells Avon!

[@MarkNarrations]

@@marshmello3455 I had to stop recording at that point to just randomly yell to my self "EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!" before I carried on lol

[@TsukiKageTora]

Story 2: the brother KNEW his brother loved making potatoes for thanksgiving and then surprised everyone by bringing a new guest no one invited cause they didn’t know her and everyone is like “sorry OP, we’re eating her potatoes. We don’t care you wasted ingredients” How come they didn’t eat both? I had three kinds of mashed potatoes, 2 kinds of baked yams/sweet potatoes, 1 style whole small potatoes steamed. We ate everyone’s dish equally. I’d be peeved if I made a dish every year for thanksgiving and was told to shove it for a new person no one invited. F that shit

[@scheneli000]

This is the part I think I was the madness about initially 😅 OP already made the potatoes! They already took the time and made the effort! And now they're supposed to go to waste? Be leftovers? Nah mate

[@troubleinthevalley5884]

The sewing machine one I heard in a different video earlier today but i just thought of another point: She says she doesn't have time to cut the grass and what not so her kids can go outside and play and yet she has time to lie awake for hours every night listening for the neighbor to make a single move so she can complain. She could probably take that time to mow the lawn since most noise ordinances aren't until 10pm and bonus, it would make her nice and tired so she would have no problem sleeping. Have the kids help if they have so much energy she can't control them jumping off the furniture lol

[@Emily-ck9ji]

My family dealt with a similar situation as OP in story one and my heart goes out to him and his family. My mother, after suffering a stroke in her early thirties, had her entire life change in a moment. One second she's working towards her master's, the next? She was forced to apply for disability. Shock and trauma often triggers behaviors that otherwise would never happened. In this time she maxed out her credit cards, took her mother's bank information and spent thousands before getting caught (which forced my grandmother into bankruptcy) and emotionally shut down during the process of trying to fix everything. I am so glad that OP is getting his wife the help she very clearly needs, because she needs it. She will improve with time. My mother required intense therapy and it took years to earn both the forgiveness and trust from the family. OP is going to have to continue to put his foot down and since his relationship seems to be good with his MIL, hopefully they can work together to help his wife.

[@christina1764]

What happened to your mother, what she did to your grandmother and for you to grow up with all the problems these things brought to the family emotionally It can't have been easy for you 😔

[@throwawayaccount9150]

“I sell Avon!!” Oh man I couldn’t help but LAUGH at OP at that point the nerve to be entitled and working in an MLM 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@telinhajp]

I love stories with UPDATES! Thanks, Mark! ❤️

[@hyperplaguerat]

Story one had such a wholesome ending. I was worried that MIL would enable her daughter. That lady is lucky to have a family that can pull together to help a sick family member Edit to add: I don't think the mashed potato OP's sister was rude... She disagreed w/ the brother putting down OP's cooking

[@ravanpee1325]

The MiL should told this the OP a long time ago..of course they are TA, because everybody knows of the medical condition except OP who has to deal with the consequences

[@streamerssaymyname]

@@ravanpee1325 no, OP's late sister in law was mentally ill, not his wife.

[@ravanpee1325]

@@streamerssaymyname If OP's SiL has borderline depression, the prohability that his wife has problems too is pretty high..same genetics/same social environment.. My ex-girlfriend had borderline too and the whole family knew about problems (e.g. was adopted and mistreated by bbio-family, stepfather killed himself) etc. while I tried to figure the situation out what was wrong... If you know the history and the signs, you can deal with the psychological problem instead of staying blindsided all the time. To deal with all the consequences of her actions e.g. spending habits, can totally wreck him and the relationship too.

[@streamerssaymyname]

@@ravanpee1325 that still doesn't mean the MIL knew OPs wife would have any issues and kept it from him and it's far from "everybody knows except OP." And we don't know if he knew his SIL was mentally ill beforehand - just that MIL understands how serious it is because she already lost one daughter to mental illness. I'm sure it came up at some point in the marriage because she has already passed away and that is unusual in someone young so he likely asked about it and learned about it before now. That said, anyone can go through a depressive episode, especially after losing a job and during a life altering pandemic so to assume this was 100% predictable and OP was somehow deceived into marrying a defective wife is not only gross but also incorrect.

[@ravanpee1325]

@@streamerssaymyname He wrote "My MiL knows how devastating and serious mental illnesses are"...not "we know".. The MiL saw the red flags instantly but OP wasn't aware due to lack of knowledge.

[@AndyyWithAY]

Heard story 2 on another channel and it's now a new favorite. OP seemed like such a Mary Sue, but then the sister's comment. I died! After the update keep Chelsea get rid of the brother

[@gypsygem9395]

Last story: OP, if you're reading this, you know you can apply for a home swap if you're in a council flat, right? Or go on the housing website and 'bid' on a suitable house in the weekly list. I don't know which area of the UK you're in but that's a pretty standard thing in most areas. Also, if you're on the floor above the lady running her business, I guarantee she hears more from your family than you do from her, that's just the way it is unless the floors are sound- proofed which is unlikely if it's a council house. Btw, you're definitely the a.h especially so as her main workroom is below your bedroom which you won't be spending much time in during the day! (Unless you worked nights but you don't)

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

Raisins in mash potato? What? Why?? 😱😱😭😭

[@huntresswane9947]

I like how Mark thanks us like he doesn't read stories nicely or make us laugh with his singing. Thank you Mark for reading these stories and reading the comments, it's truly awesome and I'm happy that I'm here for it all. Also that time you started singing "it's my birthday I don't want to do chores or pay bills" the song "Bills" by Destiny Child starting playing in my head 🤣😂

[@charondusk5608]

Story 2 - At first, I was gonna say a soft ESH, but after the update, I'm saying NTA because it seems like the brother was trying to one-up OP: 1) Brother told GF to bring the potatoes, despite even GF having misgivings over it. (If it was really about "feeling like part of the family", then why did he not tell them about her and why did he not ask if there was anything NOT already accounted for?) 2) Brother went out of his way to ask that only the GF's potatoes be on the table (Yes, the GF expressed concern, but he didn't have to ask for OP's potatoes be excluded completely, he could've done it in a way that had both dishes be included). 3) Brother's comment of "I'm sure everyone is just glad to have a break from OP's potatoes". That, at least to me, feels very passive-aggressive, as if saying "See? My GF (and by extension I) can do better than you!" and his reaction when it backfired on him. This whole thing feels like some weird attempt to upstage or uproot OP's role for some unknown reason and it ended up instead making the brother look like an idiot and his GF getting hurt.

[@owl7072]

Story 2: I've been on mashed potato duty for big meals and holidays ever since I made them once and my mom really liked them. I've made different types before but never have I considered _raisins,_ a little cream cheese to help thicken it (cause it's not overly sweet), but never _raisins_ ✋😭 this is a sin and I'm yelLING- /lh Like, it's so nice of her to do that for people she's never met but... _raisins,_ man ✋😭

[@mcrose9067]

Apparently raisins in mashed potatoes is a thing.who would of thought? I felt like you but ppl do do it. It's usually a cold mashed potato salad, but I found a few different recipes for it.

[@honeybelle1203]

I've literally never heard of raisins in mashed potatoes. And I'm pretty sure Avon is based in the US. My mom sold it all throughout my childhood and even bought stuff for ourselves to use. It was a bit of a smack to the childhood to learn it's an MLM.

[@moebiusjdx7288]

In the Caribbean there's a Thanksgiving dish similar to mashed potatoes called potato stuffing that has raisins. It can be very tasty if made correctly, but it's a dish that can easily go wrong and the flavor can be an acquired taste.

[@JasperCatProductions]

Wow story one, no freaking way, I am a homemaker….. my house is spotless and the family is cared for. My hubs talk about any purchase over $50 bucks. If she won’t go to therapy or work get a lawyer. Don’t go bankrupt for this wife.

[@pansprayers]

Listen to the Update. She IS going to therapy, and they ARE working together. This situation isn't going to turn around completely overnight because it wasn't created overnight, and will likely hit road bumps. It's really not fair to compare abilities, even when people share a diagnosis. Hell, unlike my bipolar husband, my bipolar best friend doesn't respond to medication despite complying with her regime. She can't work, has manic episodes, we've almost lost her three times, and I wouldn't ever dream of comparing her house to mine, or her ability to function to my husband's. I'm just happy she's alive and trying. She doesn't need to be super wife.

[@karinlumm5123]

Mark thank you for your stories especially the last 18 months although mental health really bad your stories are like a beacon in the dark.also love people's comments and empathy to others. The best channel ever. Much love xx

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww Karin, sorry it's been a tough 18 months or so. It's an absolute pleasure to be able to read to good folks like yourself so thank you for being amazing

[@gypsygem9395]

I agree, I too am trying to recover from bad mental health and finding Mark's stories a great stress reliever. Keep strong. Much love 💟

[@gypsygem9395]

@@MarkNarrations I agree with Karin, thank you for being here for us Mark

[@tamsinmoore2111]

Bipolar disorder can often be seen with overspending &/or overtravelling. A very basic and limited way to diagnose this but I lived through this with my Dad.

[@tamsinmoore2111]

Story Two: aeons ago when I was quite broke, I was living away from home, so needed cheap meals. I started making mashed potatoes but adding things like bacon, sweet corn, onion and grated cheese and anything I had on hand. OK. I unfortunately have a limited taste pallet (heavy sighs because I know I'm missing a lot) but I NEVER thought 'raisins could improve this!' Although, it was a lot to meet your family on a big day. Her mashed potatoes were her way of introducing herself but your brother SHOULD have known! I nursed, sometime after that, and washed a lot of 'saggy, baggy raisins'! Not pretty! No longer eat them but wasn't a fan since a kid. ETA: spelling and addition. ETA: I'd also add anchovies when I made them if I needed to stretch them out. Yes! I'm that pain in the arse when ordering a pizza! What is SO wrong with salty, hairy fish?!

[@crowdemon_archives]

Anchovies are fine...? 😅

[@elaexplorer]

Usually mashed potatoes and turkey gravy. I've only made roast potatoes twice. The problem with roast potatoes is they need the oven, which may have a turkey, dressing, yams, green bean casserole, etc.

[@-mokerly-5984]

Mark's giddy "neighboooors" made my morning.

[@deijix]

For story 2, I’m gonna give my personal perspective from the POV of someone whos main hobby is cooking and experimenting with different flavor/texture combinations, I think OP is NTA. Mainly because a laugh can genuinely be an involuntary reaction especially in such an awkward, tense atmosphere. But also because if you’re coming into something like a thanksgiving dinner with a unique or weird take on a dish, you HAVE to be prepared for people to tell you that they don’t like it or that it’s straight up not good. And I personally wouldn’t want someone to pretend to like it because if it’s bad, I don’t wanna make it again! If you really like cooking and take pride in it, you really can’t be that sensitive (and I’m SUPER sensitive emotionally, like I will cry watching videos of dogs being groomed because they’re so cute lol) about people not liking your creation. Do I get bummed if something I make flops? Of course! But do I take it personally to the point of tears if someone’s (or everyone’s) tastebuds don’t agree with something I CHOSE to make? Nope! Maybe I’m harsh or too serious about the topic but it’s wild to me that someone would think “Raisins in the mash potatoes! They’ll love it and have no reservations about it whatsoever!”. If I were her I’d be more upset that they lied to me and tried to pretend they liked it opposed to just being honest and saying it wasn’t good.

[@Val_Benko]

THIS! Thank you! I'm astounded at how many people judged OP for what sounded like a completely involuntary reaction! I don't experiment much with cooking, but I do with baking. I would never want people to tell me they like something if they didn't, that doesn't help me learn how to improve at all

[@420Witchling]

It really sounds like the brother set this whole damn thing up. But I 100% agree, it reminds me of the episode of friends when Rachel messed up the dessert and they tried to play it off. She felt foolish after but realized that it was a funny mistake! I’d laugh it off, like… raisins in mashed potatoes is definitely not normal lol 😂

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Hey you yes you remember to take care of yourself gosh darn it, you are always valid, and I love you and care about you so please take care of yourself 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@FlamesofJagger]

Don't forget to take care of yourself Broken. Stay positive and happy holidays. Much love 💘 ❤️ 💗 💕 💛 💙 💘

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@FlamesofJagger much love m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@CocoCece08]

Story 1 - NTA. You are 100% right. She needs to get off her ass. Bipolar childfree wife here, and guess how the house gets clean, meals cooked, business at home cared for WHILE working full time. One person, ME. She's lazy and using "depression" as an excuse.

[@pansprayers]

She will be lazy and using depression as an excuse if she doesn't make improvement, now that she has a diagnosis and treatment. I'm happy that - like my also bipolar husband - you found treatment that works for you, but it would be disingenuous of us all to expect her to do a complete 180° overnight, and to not have rough patches. This situation didn't get to this point overnight, so likewise, expecting it to correct it's self at a snap (or not potentially get briefly worse before it gets better, depending on if she has to adjust to meds) is unreasonable. I don't find it fair to push conformation biases - as we tend to use our best selves, not our worst as a litmus test - on people, because everyone's recovery is different.

[@carolroberts4614]

I really don't see why Op let the money go on so long, though. With her spending money like water, surely he could have put limits or warnings on the cards and accounts?

[@princesspanda12012]

I agree with you 100%

[@ipsitamazumdar4849]

The 3rd story is the 1st time I’ve heard a Karen writing a AH story. This is funny af😂😂😂

[@susankaempfer8427]

That was my first thought. Waiting for the husband’s post “how do I divorce my Karen wife?”

[@ShaunCushley97]

Story 3: OP sounds like they're in need of a damn good thrashing. On a more serious note, how can you be so entitled? They work from home but don't have time to clear out the garden and are complaining about the fact that their neighbour bought a flat and are working from home. What a hypocrite. And a lazy one by all accounts. Granted, they might be very busy working from home, but I should think they have at least an hour (or even half an hour) out of every day to do some work on the garden to get it into a state where their children can play in it. Also, they seem to have had time in their apparently busy schedule to not only complain to their neighbour but also write this reddit post.

[@pansprayers]

By work from home, OP means MLM. Apparently harassing your social circles all day takes priority over parenting, the garden and minding her own business, lol.

[@sweetambitions2381]

They sell Avon. It only takes a few hours a week to mass email/post the ads up.

[@Neakco]

My mother "sold" Avon because she liked the make-up and wanted the discount. She put catalogs in mail boxes but didn't actually try very hard to sell things.

[@TonySamedi]

That last story. The Telltale Crafting Gear.

[@lewischase]

Good evening Mark Good evening everyone

[@michamocha]

S2: NTA. Technically the sister didn't really mean to insult the gf, she was just trying to defend Op from the brother. But the brother overall is the AH for orchestrating this entire thing. Chelsea even knew this was probably a bad idea and he set her up for failure when she just wanted to make a good impression. S3: YTA and an entitled one. Op literally stay up looking for a reason to be hostile towards her. You're not even in the bedroom all day, but the thought of her being in that room is bothering you???? What kind of Karen bs is this?

[@deedeeschway9566]

The commentator was right, leave the brother at home and invite Chelsea for Xmas. She was gutsy enough to try a new recipe for her boyfriend’s family she’d never met before and gracious enough to listen and accept OP’s apology. I think most people would never want to go back after that crap show.

[@kaykay8855]

Story 1: NTA. Your MIL is calling you a bad husband when her daughter is spending all your (and probably both of you guys joint savings) and not taking care of the house and rental properties.

[@dianemartel5205]

Story 3: What else OP could, and should, have done was pull her swelled up head out of her posterior and keep her gigantic, entitled trap shut. Holy moly!

[@ceeshnia]

My dad's girlfriend is a part of Avon, but she doesn't actively sell it; she just joined for discounted makeup/other stuff. Avon actually originated in the US, and the history of the company is rather interesting, regardless of my feelings on the company itself. Pampered Chef is another one; don't like the setup, but I do like some of the products (mostly the stonewares).

[@itjustmemanning8441]

Mark, you give us ( me ) more than you realize. Listening to you helps me relax and makes me want to scream at the people who are the AH❗ Thanks for being here for us.

[@lestya8395]

When you said "shivers down my spine" there was a new picture of your cartoon Mark! That was so neat!

[@lancerevell5979]

Yep, Avon is a thing here in the US, though Mary Kay seems to have taken over that MLM niche.

[@American_Liberty]

Lmao! The mashed potatoes! She burned them then added water! Then added raisins! 😂😂😂 poor Chelsea!

[@Indigoroses22]

I put raisins in my sweet potatoes, along with a bit of brown sugar, mallow extract, and a crust/topping of toasted almonds and pecans? So was confused why it would be an odd thing. Then I realized that the GF in the story might have added them to the regular ol' mashed ones. Then I was properly horrified at the thought. :)

[@crowdemon_archives]

Yea it's one thing if the flavour goes together (sweet + more sweet + different texture is fine I think). Wildly different if you're putting raisins on something savoury that doesn't fit 😂

[@Nicholem718-1]

This sounds delicious. 🤤

[@clairebear-96]

I love that mark says, “i’m thankful for you letting me read stories to you” - as if these videos aren’t absolutely implemented into my daily routine, my life would be so weird without these 😂😂 i’ve been watching for over a year, and i watch new videos every day before and after work! 100% part of my (autistic af lmfaoo) daily routine 🧡💛 i’m so thankful to YOU mark for uploading every day!!!

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Story 3: YTA Those who live in glass apartments shouldn't throw stones. OP's neighbor takes tons of precautions to make sure she creates as little noise as possible however it doesn't sound like OP or the kids afford her the same courtesy. If it's such an issue that OP knows her neighbor is working quietly underneath her then she needs to move out of the master bedroom and swap with whoever has the room above the neighbor's chosen bedroom. OP is a loco Avon scammer who pretends to work at home and is the Indisputable Nightmare Neighbor!

[@badkitty4922]

Hi Mark! Avon's been around almost as long as Tupperware, maybe longer, lol! Yeah, it's an MLM but I love some of their makeup and perfumes. I grew up with my mom, older sisters and then myself buying and using their products. Yes, it's an MLM, but some of their products are great, and I love helping my friend (who always gives me the best samples and free promotional items), and DAMN do I sound old!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sammyk.6457]

13:44 omg tuna noodle casserole is so fucking good, if that was at thanksgiving I would be so happy

[@Passions5555]

Me too. It sounds pretty good.

[@paigemosher8697]

I wouldn't mind it, either, I think. For me, it depends on the texture since some things can trigger my sensory issues, but that's gotten easier to manage over the years so it likely wouldn't be a problem.

[@Lisapizzza]

That intro was so sweet, thank YOU for providing me with entertainment and kindness throughout the day this year ❤️

[@meezerluvr]

Story 3 - we have Avon in the US. Exactly the same. OP needs to see a psychiatrist.

[@brodericksiz625]

Story 3: ah, so this is what the mind of a Karen looks like from the inside. Good to know. YTA ETA: oh goodie, the comments give us an even bigger look into karenhood. I chortled out loud when you got to her writing that she's working from home ETA 2: and the MLM too! I should have brought my "urban Karen" bingo card

[@pansprayers]

BUT the neighbor *exists* ! Without the OP's approval! And pointed out that her kids are not being parented! Don't you know the OP is being inconvenienced? Her MLM is superior! Ok, I have tears from laughing now. I never thought I'd see an OP this completely unaware of their own self importance, to the point they trumped the tenant trying to get the landlord to evict the neighbors for the crime of their infant existing from their privately owned apartment that had nothing to do with the landlord yesterday.

[@KittenUndercover]

The only place raisins belong is the garbage.

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Whoever is reading this i send hugs and great vibes. Drink water, eat food, nap, take a break, take care of yourself gosh darn it. And if you don't I swear I will find you and keep you in a cottage and take care of you. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@katiesmith2031]

Hugs and great vibes back 🤗🤗💙💙🤗🤗💙💙

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 🤗🤗💜💜

[@gypsygem9395]

Thank you Broken. You take care of yourself too. Much love 💟

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@gypsygem9395 you too m8💜💜🤗🤗

[@bellarose-au]

We had (maybe still have, not sure) Avon in Australia. My mother used to be a rep back in the 80's. She made about 20 cents from each order. I think it was structured differently then though. Once Amway and similar companies landed here, they ruined a lot of people's finances with the way they operated. They are MLMS , but they are known as "pyramid schemes" (scams) here. That business structure is illegal here. We still have Amway and some others, they have altered their "business models" just enough to scrape into the legal category. A lot of us (oldies) who remember when they first appeared, still have strong feelings against them.

[@didyasaysomethin2me]

Story 2: There's such a thing as nervous laughter. It has nothing to do with the kind of laughter that leaves your belly sore, and is definitely not the same as ROTFL kind of laughter. OP probably rescued that moment as gracefully as the situation would allow.

[@vengeance4927]

Story 2: NTA, sometimes you just can't help it. It was a reaction to the monotone voice of the sister, and unavoidable at that.

[@GBunnyG]

I ADORE roast potatoes, but mashed are the go to style for Thanksgiving. Petition to make roasted the norm, please.

[@carolroberts4614]

Where do I sign?

[@marshmello3455]

I'm glad the wife in story one is getting help. The more it went on, the more I was just worried for her and OP. I agree with the folks saying to keep Chelsea and ditch the brother. She seems like a real sweet kid and doesn't deserve to be put on the spot like he did. Brother's the real AH. That Avon-selling, non-parenting creeper OP in story three is just beyond enough! Staying up late trying to listen out for her neighbor? WHAT!? She needs to mind her business and get a real damn job. What an a-hole!

[@erickaennis2738]

I laughed so hard at the raisins in the mashed potatoes. OMG. Sister said what everybody was thinking. I might've laughed myself. Not on purpose. We already know who made the raisin mashed potatoes. We don't have to say it out loud. 😂😂😂

[@lrock48]

And this is exactly why you keep separate finance when getting married.

[@ComaLies225]

Mark you are a gem and so glad you’re still doing these videos. As for raisins dish. The only time I’ve seen raisins in any dish is in a sweet, Dominican bean dessert called “Habichuela con dulce.” But even the raisins are taken out before it’s served

[@lightwork11]

I'm wondering if the mashed potatoes were made with sweet potatoes. In that case, raisins would not be an odd addition - marshmallows are often added to sweet potato mash. If she combined white potatoes and raisins, I'd rather not think about that!

[@user-wr3vt8uq4s]

I gagged when I read that. Never try a new recipe on a new crowd. It was weird for the sake of being "different". Anyway, it all turned out OK in the end.

[@InevitableSecrets]

Love it! My anti-mlm vid binges are starting to cross over with my Reddit video binges. 😂😂

[@jonathanheffernan110]

I remember people selling Avon in Ireland for years, everyone wad using it till they pulled out of Ireland. Some people still try and get buts from it from the uk

[@kellypatterson8506]

1st story, good update 👏 👌, when family comes 2gether 4 a common goal....amazing things can happen:)

[@SpiderRiderKya]

As someone who loves to cook and bake but I'll never NEVER understand the mindset of 'even though this food absolutely horrible we can't tell the cook it's bad and gotta stroke their ego instead'. (I see this cliche/trope on tv too and it baffles me) Like, you're never gonna get better if no one tells you that you did it wrong. If I fucked it up I'd like to know, that way I can, you know, not do what I did. Also, taste test your goddamn food before serving it to other people for the love of god.

[@CocoCece08]

At least it wasn't that gumbo from Hells Kitchen... oh, God.

[@Boe-Temeraire]

I really appreciate you doing this channel, I always enjoy your content. You’re amazing and I really appreciate you and the work you do, thank you!!

[@APlatapus]

Damn OPs brother really set Chelsea up for absolute failure. If I was OP I'd tell Chelsea to break up with him. He sounds horrendous

[@FlamesofJagger]

Thanks for brightening up a quiet and slow shift at work Mark. Get whatever you need to off your chest and stay awesome. Always waffle 🧇 on and stay chill. Much love 💘 ❤️ 💗 💕 💛 💙 💘 Waffle 🧇 Gaaannnnggggg forever!!!

[@katiesmith2031]

Mark thanks for the video hope you and poppy are having a wonderful evening goodnight and sweet dreams stay warm its cold and windy tonight

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

I hope won't get to cold tonight 🤗🤗💜💜

[@katiesmith2031]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 me too I'm already hiding under a blanket lol hope you are having a wonderful evening goodnight and sweet dreams

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@katiesmith2031 lol and you too m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@gypsygem9395]

That's true I noticed the wind has picked up again. Sleep well night night and much love 💟

[@roelthas]

Aita, nightmare neighbor and MLM, the whole package in that last story.

[@gaywerewolf1294]

Story 2: Imma go with a NTA. definite YTA for the brother for everything he did. maybe for the gf as well bc who knows the traditional thanksgiving setup and thinks that making something that they don't even know will go over good will be a good idea? tbh my whole thought process when she was taking about making the mashed potatoes was "what was she thinking as she made them?". not to mention what the brother did and his comment on OP's mashed potatoes. like could neither of them have called and made something that no one was brining or required a lot of instead of doing it all unannounced???

[@miriamanderson6146]

Yep, what you’re saying is true. Because I didn’t want to put a dent on friendships, I bought from friends selling this product and other similar products from other companies doing similar similar schemes. And it came to a point if the friendships were real or because of the products we’re in contact. My children had the same experiences to the point that we all miss them, but since the connection seemed to be the selling and us buying, let’s just say we’re still missing other now although it’s liberating not to be tied to anything outside of friendships and not out of obligation…😢

[@TP-bw5jx]

23:43 lmao i got spooked by the closeup 🤣🤣🤣

[@tkb5726]

The plot twist for Story 3 has me fucking DYING

[@pansprayers]

Yup, Mark, unfortunately, Avon was started in New York in 1886, before they moved to London. On behalf of America, I apologize.

[@MarkNarrations]

Nooooooo! :) Tis all good

[@missymeakin6945]

Cut off her access to the credit cards and bank accounts until she's making her own money

[@jacquiethebibliophil]

Thanks!

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey Jacqueline sorry this is SUPER MEGA LATE, they don't notify me of these. Thank you so much for this! It's SO extremely kind of you :)

[@pansprayers]

Story Three: Wow, jealous, hypocritical, entitlement much? The only think more obnoxious than people who get pissed because infants exist are people like this who feel that they are entitled to dictate to their childfree neighbors about how they spend their money, time and energy. Get a hobby, this woman isn't your business. And yes, you CAN stop your children from jumping OFF the furniture. That's called PARENTING.

[@pansprayers]

And go back to your educational career, if you actually want to improve your situation.

[@pansprayers]

Story One: Sounds like depression and possible mania. After update: Damnit, I don't like being right, but glad she's getting help.

[@ravanpee1325]

And nobody told him about the pre-existing condition...so they could deal with it from the beginning without spending 7k or killing/hurtin herself

[@pansprayers]

@@ravanpee1325 yup, I found that super irritating. Depression can have a genetic component, so that information would have been helpful.

[@user-wr3vt8uq4s]

Quitting her job to be a SAH-nothing was their first mistake. Then she introverts further, then tries to buy stuff to feel better. She's lucky OP was patient, a lot of other people would've called it quits when she was killing the income.

[@kornelija8453]

I do have Avon in my country and it is quite popular here. 😅 Seeing your reaction to it, I feel kinda guilty, because I used to buy things from there sometimes. 🙈🙈

[@jennilynne1977]

I sold Avon (we do have it in the US)for a little bit and when it didn't work for me, I just gave up on it. Peace, hugs and love to everyone!

[@LegalVampire]

I never realised Avon was an MLM! My nan's friend uses to do Avon and I would buy stuff from the catalogue as a kid

[@rebecca4480]

Have a Merry Christmas everyone 🎁🎄🎁

[@carolroberts4614]

Merry Christmas to you too!🎁🎀

[@StormyPeak]

I never considered Avon to be an MLM in the way that most companies are. I'm 58 years old and one of my best friends from high school...her mom was an 'Avon Lady' was we use to call her. The mom never had to buy stuff and then try to sell it...she only took in orders, then when orders came in, she went to the customer's home and gave them the product and collect the money on it. She also never tried to recruit others into the business. Even if she did this, only so she could be the only rep in our itty bitt town, again, she never had to order stuff first then try to sell it and pay for it...which is what many MLMs make their reps do...take on an inventory and try to get sell it. I do believe that Avon still operates that way...they don't force their reps to buy inventory and then try to sell it. It might be true that reps get extra money if they recruit more reps...but I think for the most part, Avon isn't like a real MLM type set up. The OP probably could do more to better her future, but it sounds like she doesn't want to put in the effort... 'doesn't want to seek out education...that seems to be offered' was one part that seemed to be mentioned....and she could get off her ass for 10 minutes a day and work on the back yard...or garden as the UK calls them....better yet, if the kids are ages 8 on up...make them help in yard work. I was 6 years old and helping my mom and dad with yard work...I pulled weeds, and raked leaves or raked up mowed grass with the help of my 3 siblings.

[@flamin.hot.cheeto]

Mark, you need to cover some mlm stories in the future! 😭

[@BlankBrain]

I used spending therapy after i broke off an engagement. I bought the top of the line Weber gas grill on sale at the end of the year.

[@harryh4h720]

Story 2 NTA even though op laughed it was pretty funny and it doesn't help that the situation would've made someone try to hold it but that always makes it harder to hold

[@Ospyro3em]

Oh jeez the entitlement in that final post!

[@GBunnyG]

OF COURSE SHE SELLS MLM CRAP.

[@wendyhadley2764]

USA has Avon, not sold lml style, unless it has changed a lot in the last several years. I used to sell it, there was no having to sell a minimum or get other people signed up. I and others pretty much just sold to friends and family and neighbors and I enjoyed the discount on mine. I left a catalog in the lunchroom at work with my name, as did others with other products. I didn't sell it to get rich I sold it to get myself and family members the discount.

[@gypsygem9395]

I think that's still how it's sold here (I used to sell it many moons ago too!). My ex still gets the catalogue from his (policewoman) neighbour and we all order stuff from time to time

[@wendyhadley2764]

@@gypsygem9395 thanks for the back up. 😊

[@TheRaven_200]

No for real, get that child a cook book.

[@WitchyWay...]

"I work from home for Avon..." I facepalmed so hard. MLMs aren't jobs.

[@Mia_or_Mika]

Story 3: it really annoyed me when she made that comment about 'why would a woman with no kids buy a 3 bedroom flat'. Bc she can? I hate this idea that only people with kids shpuld be allowed to have multi bedroom homes, or big homes in general

[@stephjovi]

Reminds me of my ex landlord. When I moved out he said Congrats on getting married. I said I'm not. He said : than why would you need a bigger apartment??? The old apartment was a crappy tiny student apartment I finally had a better job and made enough money to move. I don't have a three bedroom just one. But it's twice my old apartment. To his defense that guy was telling me about his childhood in world war 2. What's op's excuse?