Dad Wants His Children Interested In His Hobbies Instead Of Having To Do Theirs AITA

[@ImaNerdANDaGeek]

If a grown man can't pretend to be interested in his own kid's hobbies, what makes him think think they would pretend to like his hobbies any better? Does he think being younger and having less life experience would make them better actors than him? Does he think they would have the emotional maturity to not whine about being bored?

[@rosetyler1434]

Story 2: How tf do you intentionally get pregnant by someone when you’ve never had a personal conversation with them or EVEN KNOW WHERE THEY WORK, like WTF is this relationship, like it’s not a relationship, it’s not even a proper friendship with sharing and caring, it’s just acquaintances that live together and apparently screw without protection

[@jamieboer3466]

yea it kinda feels strange.

[@michaelmorris8302]

She could have called the job and told them she's in labor

[@michaelmorris8302]

@FoxLimbs I'm sure most couples put in emergency plans for things like pregnancy especially that late in the pregnancy I'm wondering if she purposely left him out so she could have her mother or sister or someone in the delivery room because she didn't say she had the baby alone

[@floydorlandofarquharson548]

I don't know seems kinda sus to me ....... she seems like a secret to be kept, more than likely he has another relationship

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

Rose colored glasses makes red flags hard to see. She loves him so she forgives and accepts things. I hope she realizes he’s controlling as fuck and leaves him.

[@coral4826]

So the husband in story 2 wanted his wife to drive to his office building while in labor???? Don't drive while in labor. That's a bad idea on all fronts.

[@AngharadMac]

I was married to a "don't ever call me at work" guy. He wasa different person completely at work. I didn't find out til his funeral when his coworkers and students were talking about a friendly, involved, & caring person. I was so confused cuz he wasn't that way with me. Since before the wedding. He had me trained to never ask him or need him for anything. So I didn't even ask near the end how his day was. Cuz he'd just say rudely "how was it supposed to go?"

[@forgottenlight9934]

Thats sound awfull. Hope you doing better now

[@cameronb851]

Odd. Though maybe the side of him you saw, was truer to his nature than his coworkers ever got. Perhaps he was maintaining a massive social charade in order to fit in at work, and was relived once he got home to his shared private space with you and could drop it. It's not the first time that a person has had a massive difference between how they behave and act at home verse out in the open world. Not sure if that's any comfort though. It still sounds like you got the short end of the stick. I honestly don't understand why you found that appealing enough to get married, but you do you. Condolences for you loss?

[@AngharadMac]

@@cameronb851 you have to understand that I was raised by holy rollers. It is unacceptable to have slept with the abusive fiance I had before I met my husband. I had to marry him because he wanted me despite being "damaged goods". It's an interesting mindset you come out with. And because he didn't hit me, I didn't see it as abuse. Emotional abuse wasn't considered a thing 30 years ago

[@cameronb851]

@@AngharadMac - Fair call. The devil is in the details, as they say. I can see how that circumstance might trasnpire. Not that you needed to validate yourself to anyone but you.

[@cameronb851]

@@AngharadMac As unrelated note, whenever someone starts going on about how much better things where in the old days, these kinds of stories are what makes me bluntly telll them no, they really weren't. All the same terrible behavior we hear about now, still use to happen back then, and even more. It's just that back then, it was less likely to be spoken about broadly and the basic principles questioned for their inherent truth, so you could get people like you being shamed without question for the terrible behavior of your partners, and non one really thinking twice about it or trying to help.

[@marist6734]

I can already see the divorce coming in the second story. My goodness that husband has issues.

[@wrestlingfan3117]

Indeed. If he continues acting like that, he’s going to be paying child support and alone

[@wrestlingfan3117]

@Madison yep. Better stop or else this shit will happened.

[@lily-zg6io]

Story 1 just sounds so sexist: he downplays the enjoyment girls get from stereotypically feminine media like drama or teen shows and raises stereotypically masculine media like science fiction or comics as the only enjoyable thing they should like to fit into HIS hobbies. I hate to do the 'what if genders were reversed', but I wonder how OP would be if he had a son as well. Would he laugh at the stuff his son finds enjoyable, or try to get genuine interested in them even if it's not his thing? Just throwing this possibility out there

[@bellatrixlestrange3212]

@Gabrielle Boilard trust me, not much better in the UK either. Source: a 15 year old in the UK whose heavily into geek culture.

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

Agreed, he just needs to grow up. I'm not sure if he's coming at it from a place of sexism or misplaced faux-superiority. The thing is, as a parent, it's your job to find ways to connect with your kids, not the other way around. For those of us who sang along with our kids to Goofy's Camping Sing-a-long Jamboree for the 1000th time that afternoon, did OP sincerely think we did it because we just looooooved Goofy's sing-a-longs?! No, we had NIGHTMARES of the songs and inadvertently sang them in the shower, followed by lots of cursing and self-loathing because it made our kids happy. And now that the same "PLAY GOOGFY AGAIN!" kid is grown up, we get to enjoy Star Wars together, anime, manga, and gaming, BECAUSE I took interest in what he liked as a kid. You're right, OP needs a parent class, desperately.

[@lily-zg6io]

@Gabrielle Boilard It's not just in N America,I'm french living in the UK and I've seen it so many times with my interests being branded as too girly

[@TheKingOfSpooks]

Tbh both the shows he mentioned (Riverdale and 1 day at a time) have pretty bad and on the nose writing and I actually enjoy the second show. I could get behind what you're saying fully if he was talking about things like mean girl or legally blonde but I don't think it's sexist to not like two shows with bad/meh writing simply because their in a genre that girl predominantly enjoy. That being said he is still the asshole, I just think you're sexist read for specifically the genre thing is plain silly. Him dismissing their hobbies is awfully rude tho.

[@damien678]

hes a nerd dude and sadly nerd spaces is just misogyny in a trenchcoat way too much of the time

[@silverwurm]

“It’s not their job to placate you to build a relationship.” My mom had this attitude. Now she wonders why several of her children won’t talk to her and the rest keep her at arms length emotionally.

[@kaym1040]

Story 1; “I don’t want to partake in my family members hobbies, but they should absolutely be into mine and if not, I DEMAND a time slot where we all partake in MY activity. I am KING.”

[@riceracm]

2:45 _”I’m not a teenage girl. I can’t pretend to be one.”_ *INSTEAD, I THINK MY TEENAGERS NEED TO TRY TO BE LIKE AN IMMATURE GROWN MAN!* The logic is strong with this one...🙄😏

[@xxratsrcutexx3494]

Ikr, like seriously, couldn’t they just try something new together?!?

[@Marchaland]

The dad of my sisters pretend to like the thing they like all the time. He watch kpop videos, watch they play videogames thst he doesn't like. Let they talk all about it even if he doesn't like it. When he tries to get them to watch a cartoon, movie or TV show and they don't like it he just let it go, like a mature parent should

[@patronofdragons]

story 2: You know those people you only really hang with because you share the same hobby or interest and outside of that you don't really talk? That's this relationship in a nutshell.

[@faeryb0mb]

my dad raised me on Black Sabbath and Marvel. Don't get me wrong my mom and I can do things like grocery shop and talk makeup together....but i've always been closer to my dad. He just shared these things and i clicked with it. forcing things on your kids will push them away. treat them like wild animals wit hthese hobbies. let them come to YOU. EDIT to add: My brother has always been like our mom but recently has been developing interest in things like playing guitar (our dad is in a band) and he's been watchign a lot of the mandalorian ect. My brother and I are close though and my brother is the only one who understands I should go at my own pace with my artwork. (dad and mom both think i should open commissions or make a site or something.) Final Verdict: YTA. Jesus.

[@sebastianjoseph9628]

When i was younger, I would always spend time with my sister. Whether that was watching girly tv shows or movies, or just generally hanging out with her. But now I’ve been spending more time with my older brother, playing video games or watching anime or movies with him. Although I’ve always been closer to my dad than my mom. My mom likes dramas and football, while my dad likes action and video games. I still love them both a lot, but I’m still closer with some over others.

[@ra5429]

With story 4 that guy really does need to alert his therapist because that cult leader is using group therapy to pick up new recruits to join his crazy train.

[@niyablake]

Watch out for the kool aide

[@camwyn256]

@@niyablake Kool-Aid has unjustly gotten a bad rap. Jonestown and Heaven’s Gate used generic flavor aid. Too cheap to buy name brand Kool-Aid

[@niyablake]

@@camwyn256 If you are going to mass murder don;t cheap out

[@camwyn256]

@@niyablake I mean, Heaven's Gate folks killed themselves in a mansion. A mansion! They should have been able to afford the good stuff...

[@niyablake]

@@camwyn256 Didn;t they have expensive shoes on when they died ?

[@professorroundbottom438]

Story 1: "I can't pretend to be a teenage girl!" So that makes it their responsibility to pretend to be a middle aged neckbeard?

[@gregjayonnaise8314]

Lol

[@doll_dress_swap12]

😂😂😂

[@azadalamiq]

this needs more likes. xD

[@toffiet3347]

Story 2: ok do does anyone else find their dynamic weird af. Like who on earth dosnt tell their wife that their mum is I'll unless they're not close with the mum.

[@IsMgb45]

Right? I think there is something weird with op's husband's beavior, but i can't tell what cause 1)im no professional(its all gut feeling) and 2) there is not enough info

[@JSainte17]

Agreed. I was ready to call OP’s husband the sole AH until OP explained that she is fully aware that he does not, or cannot, check his personal phone during work hours. If she knew that then she knew that one voicemail and one text would be useless. Although, asking her to “swing by” when in labor is the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard. She didn’t want to call his office, the one place she knew she could reach him because she didn’t want to “overshare”. That’s level 100 crazy. “Hi, I need to speak to Mr. OP, its his wife. It’s rather urgent. Thank you.” ESH because why tf did these two weird ass people not sit down months ago and be like, “Hey, know how our relationship is fucked up and for some reason you keep personal shit from your own wife and I know very little about your work? Yeah cool, so what if I go into labor when you’re at work? How should I notify you?”. This relationship is fuckin bananas.

[@toffiet3347]

@@IsMgb45 I agree theres not enough info but I get the feeling the wife dosnt have that either

[@toffiet3347]

@@JSainte17 I agree with you that she should have called the office however I read it as she was intimidated to

[@Davtwan]

toffie t - He sounds like a roommate rather than a spouse. “Enjoy his company?” I hope OP didn’t mean for that phrase to come off as weak as it did. It sounds like it’s all friendship and no romantic feelings.

[@agroteraaaa]

i feel like the first story could be solved easily if OP would maybe give she-ra and the princesses of power or carmen sandiego a shot with his daughters since they're genuinely good shows that deal with either sci-fi and/or superhero-ish stuff, but also appeal to kids. there are also a lot of anime series that definitely fall into those categories.

[@MarkNarrations]

I loved carmen sandiego!

[@christianvacchelli1953]

It's a great idea and if OP is not one of those adults whose mentality on this stuff is "animated product = what's this @#!* " it would be a perfect way to find a middle ground

[@PowerControl]

My parents never watched TV shows with me. Maybe he should look for other hobbys, just not TV shows because this seems unhealthy...

[@desireeloveros1055]

There’s literally *so many* things that they could meet in the middle. Shows She ra, Carmen San Diego, miraculous ladybug, Pokémon, endless anime’s like sailor moon, inuyasha, chilling adventures of Sabrina, dragon prince Activities Zoo, cosplay, renaissance fairs, literally any family activities It’s obvious he doesn’t care about his children. He can’t even give a clear description of their interests And because he’s uninterested in them they follow suit. I know that my mom is uninterested in Kdramas. I made her watch an episode or two of them and she can’t follow along with the plot. However she knows that I love them she will listen to me explain the plot of each episode whenever I call her. As a result of the amount of time and effort she put being interested in my interests. We have a very close relationship and I’m an adult. As a parent if you want your kids interested in you You must be interested in your kids Otherwise they’re going LC or NC at 18

[@christianvacchelli1953]

@@desireeloveros1055 yea,it's unfortunate,and sad, that he won't take that extra step and try to get close to his children, let's hope that,if and when his children will grow distant from him,he will not resort to violence to make himself heard. And you are also lucky that your mother put the effort to get close to your interests

[@amysmith6791]

Story 2- husband probably would have gone off at op for coming to his work. He seems like he would have told you to "wait until I finish work" to have the baby

[@hamstermunchies5558]

I've never enjoyed my son's hobbies but I have enjoyed the time spent with him when I join in

[@coral4826]

No one is talking about story 3 and omg OP needs to get out of that house ASAP. Who cares about the mom's health issues when they're being straight up abusive. They need to get out FAST.

[@gregjayonnaise8314]

Precisely. Looking through someone’s phone without permission is a HUGE invasion of privacy. The rest of the post is even worse.

[@thedestroyasystem]

@@gregjayonnaise8314 fr. OP clearly cares much more about their parents’ wellbeing than they (parents) care about OP’s. Hope they can get outta there.

[@lunardances]

dad in #1 sounds like he's one of those "wish i had a boy and i'm mad that i don't" types tbh

[@Tammohawk1]

1st Story: OP put down Riverdale? How dare he! That's about Archie and Jughead for crying out loud! I loved those comics as a kid. I agree with you Mark, he sounds like a needy little bench if you ask me. I could say more, but I'll be "polite" lol. 2nd Story: NTA He's the arsehole! And try to turn it back on OP is just the worst. He should have been more alert to what was really going on instead of turning his phone off. But no, it's her fault because he had his phone off. And what is all this keeping his private life private from his wife? Should she have held her labor back until he was off work or what? I would have been furious with my husband if he tried to pull a stunt like this. It wouldn't work with me at all. Not for one moment. In fact, doubtful we would have stayed married. 3rd Story: NTA The only true evil I see here are the parents and the way they have chosen to treat their own child. And isn't hoarding a deadly sin? I think it is... Some people are such hypocrites. 4th Story: NTA As someone who lost their spouse not long ago, I can understand not wanting to be with another person. I don't want to. But we were married for 32 years and together for 35. If I were younger I'm sure I would feel differently. This seems so weird. You don't throw people's things away like that. It does seem like a cult to me. So strange. Shouldn't be afraid to tell someone if you are in a new relationship.

[@TheKingOfSpooks]

1: Riverdale the show has nothing but names to do with archie the comic and is actually pretty poorly written.

[@threeducks157]

This is gonna sound harsh but the first dude needs parenting classes, my daughter is a very girly girl the only thing we got in common is our love of classical music, she plays violin and I play the fiddle and I guess dressing fabulously lol and academics we love to learn. Outside of that she loves stuff animals make up and teen dramas while I'm a amateur survivalist, hunter and work out like a steroid fiend on speed and we still enjoy our time together. Also for a sec there I thought the little girl like Jojo as in jojo's bizarre adventure lol. Also fun bit of info, I believe it was last year when pope Francis the highest authority in the catholic church condemned the act of shunning and disrespecting people from the lgbtq+ community using religion as an excuse In a tweet.

[@williammccroskey2433]

One I thought the same with Jojo lol And two I have to day this line of a song after reading the word fiddle She played a fiddle in an Irish band but she fell in love with an English man. Grandpa has that song I do like my grandpa we share more (to some degree) then my family. I do also have a friend who knows I don't like first person shooters asked me to try one I did and now only play it with him (granted it's more like a survival one it's also called virgo) but yeah you don't force things they just come naturally

[@TsukiKageTora]

That ending tho, good for the upper people in a religion telling people to stop using religion as an excuse to shun, disrespect, harass, etc, people that don’t meet the views of the religion I was with my Jewish friend and walking downtown. There was this religious dude from a Christian church that said my friend was going to hell because she didn’t believe in their god. As if their god is the highest over every other religion’s gods. Granted, he messed up since a lot of people were against what he said It’s messed up.

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

@@TsukiKageTora Wait, what? A Christian actually said that a Jewish person worships a different god? Idiot, I'm atheist and know that the Christian, Jewish and Muslim god are all Yahweh. Judaism is the root/trunk, Christianity and Islam are branches, the Christians Holy Bible is the Jewish Torah with their own stuff added onto the end, the Islam Quran is the Christians Holy Bible with their own stuff added in. The Holy Bible directly ties the Christian religion to the Jewish religion by claiming Yeshua (Jesus is the Greek form of Yeshua) is the son of Yahweh and Quran even talks of Yeshua and the things he did, but says he was a powerful prophet of Yahweh not his son.

[@chanterelle483]

@@Skyfire_The_Goth Yeah that sounds like that Christian never even opened The Bible. Even in New Testament, they talk about judaism a lot.

[@damien678]

sadly pope francis only meant gay people. he still hates trans ppl

[@boneshatter9979]

I don’t get some of these people like, he’s mad that she didn’t stop by his work when she is actively pushing a baby out her snatch?!?!?! Wtf!!!!!

[@Misspellednumbers]

Story 1: "That really hurt me. Like really, really, hurt me." You can't force someone to watch something you like and then feel extremely hurt if they don't like it. It's horrible how OP _laughs_ at his own kids' favorite shows, but it hurts like hell if they don't enjoy his. Did he not consider their feelings when he laughed at theirs? Probably not, 'cause it has bad writing, and he's just not into it "gossipy teen stuff." He completely disregards all of their likes and hobbies. He doesn't want to be a fractured family, but he's the one causing the damn cracks.

[@featherplushie]

That first story makes me wonder if the OP didn't do stuff with them growing up. I grew up with my dad showing my siblings Star Wars and Star Trek at an early age and love syfy stuff (granted everyone is different so maybe he did and they still didn't like it?) I feel like something is missing in this story.

[@brandi5126]

Story 2: there are really people out there for everyone because I sure think it is crazy that you married someone that doesn’t get personal enough for you to know where he works. Also, NTA. I don’t know why he would expect you to try and track him down while you are in labor. Lmao like where is the logic?

[@Serevas]

When my girlfriend was pregnant my phone was on full blast at all times for the entire month leading up to birth. I can't fathom this situation happening.

[@scousemouse9566]

Story 3, NTA, that poor OP needs to get out asap, loved the video, thanks

[@bellatrixlestrange3212]

Yes. I feel so awful for them.

[@Salazarsalsa]

I liked watching things with my dad. I feel like my dad kinda led me down the road of being a nerd from an early age. Maybe this guy didn't do the best job spending time with his kids when they were younger.

[@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. 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@MarkNarrations]

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@MarkNarrations 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜 make sure you are taking care of yourself ok

[@MarkNarrations]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 Thank you Broken and you too

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@MarkNarrations np and I will I send hugs for your dad too 🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗💜💜

[@AngharadMac]

Deal! (Cuz I need someone to care)

[@alderblanco2362]

Story 1 sounds exactly like my mom. She doesn't like any of the things I like, and I don't like any of the things she likes, and we can't seem to find a middle ground at all. It sucks. I'm not sure of there even is a solution!

[@wickedamoeba8719]

Story One: This guy sounds like the gatekeeper in the game shop. He sees his interests as superior and any other interest as inferior. He immediately dismissed their interests when they didn’t match his own. I bet his attitude is pushing the kids away from his hobbies.

[@notevenlistening6072]

Story 2...I would not stay married with Mr. Gaslight.

[@TheNormExperience]

OP. Jason is not your friend anymore because he can’t accept you getting to move on when he can’t and a real friend wouldn’t want to deny you healing just because they don’t get it also. And I feel very VERY able to speak on this since I lost my man to a sudden aneurysm years ago. I haven’t dated since. But not because I don’t think that’s healthy or right! Just because personally I’m not ready to yet. But I am so proud of you for putting yourself back out there and moving forward! It’s hard and scary, and how amazing you found something good! What Jason has created (very distinctly separate from the legitimate therapy for obvious reasons!!!) isn’t a place to support one another through grief, but hide from it together. Because when one huge awful change happens, any other change can seem terrifying. If that’s what works for them and they’re not hurting anyone that would be fine - BUT when they demand absolute control and subservience to their way of dealing at all costs, no matter the harm it is doing and will do to you by negating all of the amazing progress and strength you’ve found through this awful, awful trauma, it stopped being a friendship. Friendship has to go both ways, and has to continue to be a give and take for it to stay meaningful. Just because he was there for you before doesn’t change how cruel he’s being now. And I can’t even imagine how hard it must be to take that on from someone you thought would be the only one to truly understand. Yes, everyone grieves differently. And usually I would say it’s so hard to judge another’s way of doing that. But this group has now become their way of actively NOT grieving. And that has now become so all-encompassing to the members that literally any other way of living must be stopped because if it isn’t...then they’d have to face the reality of what moving on actually looks like. Which must be terrifying. And I get that. I really do. I looked so hard for love for so long that I gave up on it entirely only to trip over Mr. Right. So I figured, hey I did it! I was done right? Future happiness assured because I’ll always love them. But life just doesn’t work like that. And your life doesn’t stop even if theirs does...even though that’s precisely how it feels at the time. You see, if Jason stayed your friend and saw you able to move on and have a new, happy, healthy relationship even after the death of your fiancé, and saw that you weren’t being unjust to her memory, but living on in honor of it...he’d have to finally deal with what’s really stopping him from being able to do the same. This is NOT about you OP. It’s about your finally having the chance to be happy in a relationship again being a threat to others who aren’t. And I think you know that. You can be grateful for what they gave you when you needed it, and still know understand that what they’re giving just isn’t what you need anymore. That’s all.

[@americanhoney3098]

This is a great response. Well said

[@virtualatheist]

Parents: There will be serious consequences! OP: Yes. Yes there will.

[@Thor_Odinson]

Last story: Do not walk...RUN from that group that has made a cult out of grieving. Having been through the grief whirlwind the biggest lesson I took away is that no one has the right to tell you how to grieve or move on with your life.

[@dragonflyfirefly9465]

That last story is.... something. Good on OP for trying to move on with his life. That group is just... uhh! They truly need more therapy badly. It sounds like they are a bunch of scared little boys who are scared to live again tbh. Thank you for another great video Mark!

[@charondusk5608]

Story 4 - Charismatic and likeable "leader"? Check. Matching tattoos or "brands"? Check. Making each other heavily reliant on each other (in an emotional capacity)? Check. Overstepping boundaries and attempted isolation? Check. Trying to force others to act the same way? Check. Becoming aggressive and abusive when someone steps out of line? Check. Shifting the blame onto the victim and using guilt tripping? Check. Cult. OP needs to be seriously careful and get some security of some kind, because I see this shit escalating and escalating quickly.

[@carolrondou6161]

Change your locks and get security cams. Let the group facilitor about Jason's actions

[@boohooter23]

Say it with me, everyone!! IF YOU WOULD RESENT YOUR KID FOR ENDING UP WITH A DIFFERENT GENDER, SEXUALITY, HOBBY SET, DIS/ABILITY, POLITICAL BELIEF, TASTE IN STYLE, ETC, THEN DON'T HAVE KIDS!

[@OneToxicPixel]

The last story is pretty wild lol. Op is allowed to move on and stop mourning his dead partner if he so desires. Like you don't have to get a new partner if you really don't want to, it's fine, but that is up to you and no one else gets to decide it. It's not shameful to want love again after losing it so suddenly. Those cult idiots need to shut up and stick to their own business and Op should definitely tell the group leader about this and maybe get into a different group therapy.

[@helstok178]

And truthfully? That guy going on about how he disrespected his late partner is wrong. If he doesn't want to be with someone again that is fine, his choice. But for a lot of people, they can move on. Tbh I think a lot of late partners, if they could talk, would say to do so because the last thing I'd want (can't speak for everyone) is a partner that feels like they can't live their life and feels like they HAVE to avoid having another relationship. It is only disrespectful if they are already moving on within days, weeks and even a couple months (depending on the relationship ofc) of their partners death

[@catandrobbyflores]

"Come by work and tell him I'm in labor" wtf! Not going to happen! He knew she was close to delivering the baby, his phone should have been right next to him and he should have been checking more. Nta!

[@SleepyDoggameplay]

Story 3: My heart truly goes out to OP. My bf is a closeted trans man with parents exactly like that... it hurts knowing that he's in a situation like that and hurting everyday. I hope OP is ok...

[@Shamazya]

Story 1, I think there's slightly better phrasing for the first response Mark selected. Part of being a parent is being *supportive* of what your kids are interested in. You can't just make yourself interested in something you aren't but you can recognize what your kids are interested in and help them explore it, even if you have to ask for outside help to do it (like asking for recommendations on a subreddit) It's a shame because I don't think it'd be hard to find stuff that could probably work as a middle ground anyway. Sci-fi has tons of fascinating outfit to dig into.

[@47896285pgdfzgnd]

ODAAT = One day at a time, a BRILLIANT show. I damn near climbed through the screen when he insulted it

[@deppnut1]

Story 1 - you don't have to enjoy the same things nor can you force interests on others. Find things you can enjoy together, hiking, cooking etc.. Story 2 - if I express what I really think of husband, I'll get a life time ban from KZbin. Story 3 - OP needs to get out before any more mental health damage can be done. A parent's love is suppose to be unconditional. Story 4 - I have to question if Jason is simply playing on emotionally vulnerable people. Did Jason actually lose his wife or is that BS to gain access.

[@americanhoney3098]

For real man. Jason sounds shady AF

[@z0mb1egutzz]

Story 1: YTA. How does this manbaby have a wife and kids. Story 2: NTA. He likes being alone? Fine. Leave his ass. Story 3: NTA. Transphobia and forced labor without pay? NTA. Story 4: NTA. You have autonomy over yourself.

[@thedestroyasystem]

I’m surprised how no one is commenting about story 3. What a terrible situation OP is in.

[@ACCER]

Story 1 My dad hated horror movies. Like completely hated them. He still watched the movies with me (It was the early 80's....we had three channels and one television) and didn't complain or ruin them for me. He also bought me scary books and was the one who introduced me to Stephen King. He had no interest in those books or movies but he had a big interest in ME. We lived on a lake and he loved to fish. I like to perform autopsies on fish. I would often sit out with him to talk. I wasn't interested in the fishing....I was interested in HIM. The things we BOTH liked, wild animals, science, politics......we did together. He "Got" me. I have issues seeing animals injured. He recommended, in the late 80's after we had cable, a particular documentary about a young lioness. He left a sticky note on the remote, "Kartanya doesn't get hurt, enjoy the show, love you, dad." He knew that the scene where they break for commercial would upset me because it looked like she was going to be killed. He didn't want me to worry, even for a minute. I still have that note. He died a week later. OP is a whining brat. He wants his kids to be interested in his things but isn't interested in theirs and doesn't eel he should have to be....after all, he's the parent and his kids should just do as they are told. Thank God for their mother! OP is TA. Story 2 This guy is beyond an asshole. The OP is an idiot for marrying and having a child with someone who doesn't want to get personal with HIS OWN WIFE. That is an insane relationship dynamic. She needs to get therapy. OP is NTA. Story 3 OP doesn't say how old they are but if they are talking about moving out then they were at least 18/19 then so around 20 now. This is important. OP has stayed there and done HOURS of work per day because their mother has a compromised immune system. This is also important. If OP is planning on moving out then they must be self-supporting. This is more important info. So we have a 20 year old self-supporting responsible adult who opted to remain at home to care for family. Nice person. OP is transgender and their parents take issue with this and are abusive. So we have a 20 year old self-supporting responsible adult who is a nice person and who opted to remain at home to care for their abusive family. While OP was sleeping, the abusive parents took OPs phone (that is called theft) and cracked the password (hacked into) and read the contents (invasion of privacy) and threatened to punish an adult for the perfectly legal contents of their private property. OP snapped and yelled at them making mommy cry. Aww......that's so fucking sad! It was FINE for them to be abusive thieves who hack phones and invade privacy.....but when OP yells at them for it then OP is being mean and making mommy cry. OP did the right thing telling her to shove her excuses up her ass. OP needs to move out....like 4 months ago. Fuck them and their issues. Sounds like a them problem. OP is NTA. Story 4 This is obsessive grief and survivors guilt. The problem is that some people make their grief their identity and it becomes obsessive. This is unhealthy and possibly dangerous. Not only should OP stay away from these people, he needs to mention it to the head of the original group as it sounds like they are recruiting from there. There is nothing noble in wallowing in grief.

[@Lisapizzza]

I was expecting the group of guys to turn out to be werewolves, I don't know why, I believe I read a plot like that before?? Anyway great vid like always 🧇

[@doll_dress_swap12]

🤣

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

Story 1: it’s awesome when kids and parents have the same interests as it helps form a tighter bond, but you CANNOT force your hobbies onto your children and program them to like what you like. A lot of parents put up with indulging in their kids hobbies like watching their favorite kiddie TV shows or Dad’s put up with having their daughters paid their nails in order to spend time with them like good parents. If you want to spend more time with your daughters don’t force them to like what you like. There’s also finding common ground like you and your daughters can both do new activities together and see if you like them.

[@maggpiprime954]

Story 1: One Day at a Time is not campy. The older one from the 80s maybe, I've never seen it. But definitely not the new one. You don't have to like it, but it's definitely well written. YTA. Edit: Settlers of Catan? Oh. You're one of _those._ Stop giving good things a bad name by association.

[@americanhoney3098]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate and admire these amazing, stunning, backgrounds? Add Mark's voice and this feels like a calming therapy session. Keep it up bud. You're doing a fantastic job. Oh and story 4 WTF?

[@drewevans2786]

Story one: One Day at a Time is a treasure, hush!

[@talonsage954]

It's SO COLD...even for this native Michigander!!! Your voice makes it warmer. 🌬️❄️❄️❄️ The polar vortex is drunk again.

[@sagesaria]

ODAAT = the show mentioned in story 1: One Day at a Time. Which ftr I've actually heard is really good.

[@shizanketsuga8696]

Story 1: OP has my sympathy for feeling lonely in his own family, especially during the pandemic where options are limited, but he seems to have reached a point where he doesn't even consider that his preferences are not more enlightened than others' and that having a literally captive audience won't do much to solve his actual problem, pretty much the opposite actually. So, yeah, he is the AH. Story 2: So, OP's husband does not just make no effort at all to remain available with the due date approaching but actually makes an effort to remain very much unavailable, and then he blames _her_ for not trying hard enough to reach him? Yeah, no, that shitty reasoning doesn't fly. In a partnership effort is not a one-way street. OP is NTA. Story 3: Upon hearing the title and introduction a countdown started in my head: further confirmation that the parents are religious wingnuts in 3... 2... 1... and there it is. The parents made it _very_ clear that OP is unsafe in their own home. Getting an earful is the least they asked for by just barreling through their child's privacy like that. Quarantine or no, OP has to get out of there asap and is absolutely NTA. Story 4: In the span of this short story we have confirmation of behaviour control, thought control and emotional control. That's already three of the four categories used in the B.I.T.E. model to determine wether or not a group can be considered a cult, so, yeeeeep, it certainly sounds like they have formed their private little cult centered around grief and veneration of their late partners. OP is not only NTA but would be well-advised to cut all ties to that group and inform the therapist about what is happening there, and he wouldn't be TA for any of that.

[@FriedaMMartin]

Good day! We’re having snow for once here in Texas. My blood is too thin for this weather, lol.

[@MarkNarrations]

Hi Frieda, snow in texas?! has that ever happened before? :)

[@faeryb0mb]

we're getting rain here in GA right now. was super foggy yesterday morning

[@tweetymonkey]

@@faeryb0mb my mom lives in GA, miss her 😭

[@FriedaMMartin]

@@MarkNarrations it only happens once every few years and only for one day. Maybe half an inch of snow at most though.

[@elizabethmartin6707]

@@MarkNarrations this is the second snowstorm of the year! And for the past three days we’ve been dealing with an ice storm, at least in the part of Texas I live in

[@finnlythemarshmallow]

Hi there! I just wanted to come here to say I love what you do! I normally listen to your podcasts while drawing, cleaning, getting my day organized, or even laying in bed winding down for the night. And I came here to say, that last night while I was laying in bed I started having horrible flashbacks from some past traumas from my past. I started spiraling into a panic attack and was so close to relapsing on my addiction, but then I took a second, opened Spotify, and hit play on your newest podcast. I focused on the stories, laid back down, and just listened to the stories, your voice, and your opinions. I calmed down and fell asleep soon after. So I just wanted to come and say thank you so much for what you do! You’ve been such a great help to me to get through the rough moments. Wishing you well! I hope to join and support you through a membership soon! Once I get more financially stable in my business I hope to help you where I can. Trust me I know how harsh KZbin can be with all this. Anyway, thanks again and keep the videos and podcasts up! Have a great day! 💜

[@sammicunniam3992]

OMG if your taking requests there is this one about this man complaining that his daughters boyfriend got her a new bed, its kinda weird but so worth the read

[@aikikaname6508]

Man just read that and that dude is a basket case

[@cirqule8877]

What a great way to start my birthday, listening to mark, have a great day man!

[@forgottenlight9934]

Happy birthday fellow waffeler

[@rachelfox8108]

Story 1: He's not getting their interest because he doesn't seem to grasp that he's only showing them the part of sci-fi and fantasy that caters to men and boys. His daughters have their interests because that's what they've gravitated towards while looking for female role models. They have feminine interests because the people heading up those interests are girls and women owning the show, and the daughters see themselves reflected in them. This man also doesn't seem to realise that a lot of sci-fi and fantasy can and does cater to girls -- but he's poisoned the well by forgetting that what appealed to him won't appeal to them, and neglecting to show them the leading ladies of sci-fi and fantasy. If he wants to show them fantasy and they want leading ladies, show them Buffy (as the commenter suggested). If they want "gossipy" shows full of real life drama and he wants good writing, may I suggest Gilmore Girls? There is always a compromise-- you just have to know what you're compromising with!

[@InItForTheParking]

Story 2: All she had to do was call the office and say "Tell (Husband) there is an emergency and to check his phone"...nothing over shared and he is still contacted.

[@Meepthegeek]

4:14 ODAT is “One day at a time”, one of the shows OP’s daughter’s enjoy

[@Darth_Giants]

Another great vid as always keep up the good work

[@dergluckliche4973]

First story provides more reasons I'm glad I don't have kids. My parents were never into my childhood hobbies and it didn't bother me.

[@briannahenry3978]

Wow that last reply for story four...man ❤️

[@DarkAngel65989]

Story 1:OP is the ah, OP is not even trying and not even taking their interest and being selfish, and forcing them to do what he want, the wife is right in all this. Story 2:OP is not the ah, OP was in labor, it not OP resonbility to go to his work and tell him she in labor, the husband should be the one asking, and this his fault. He put his work above OP and his baby. Story 3:OP is not the ah, that an invasion of privacy, OP's family are insane and OP should move out and go no contact, the family is toxic, any reason they have for their behavior wouldn't clear their name. Story 4:OP is not the ah, it's OP's life and OP should go and find a new group, Jason invade OP's privcay and turn the other aganist OP. This might be a weird cultural, like Jason is the leader and the other are the follower.

[@bluepearl13thecorgi74]

So, OP in the first story should set up a family night each week where everybody takes turns being in charge of it. So every week would be a different family member who is in charge of the family night. That way everybody gets a chance to do something they like with their family. Sure, some people are not gonna enjoy the activities of certain weeks, but it is fair because eventually they get their choice. I feel like that would be a good way for OP to get what he wants, the daughters to get what they want, and even his wife to get what she wants.

[@carolynsmith7152]

The guy in the first story sounds like my dad. When my brother and I weren’t interested in what he liked he just didn’t bother anymore. He wouldn’t even try to show an interest in what we were interested in. My brother and I are adults now and we barely have a relationship with our father.

[@15oClock]

1. Who here's the child? OP doesn't need the validation of his child, but his kids need his. 2. Did he just say OP should've gone to a building she doesn't know where to tell him she's in labor? No one does that! 3. Title alone, not the asshole, but the story gets worse! OP needs to move out, damn the consequences. 4. Jason has gone beyond helping OP through grief; he's trying to keep him in that grief. This friend group is unhealthy.

[@sleepwalking3345]

My dad is a resident evil fan. Me and my mum arnt. Once we suggested that he could play the resident evil remake on the PS4 while mum watched something on her phone and i watched something on mine. Not even 5 minutes later he blew up on me and my mum, saying 'we couldn't care less' while this WAS true we were perfectly content with just going on our phones. It was our idea for gods sake! The arguement lasted for hours. My mum is still with him. Edit: i commented this cos it reminded me of the first story lmao

[@toffiet3347]

Story 4: dynamics weird and all. And I dont wanna add anything on that's not there but cults commonly get people to go to grief groups and things like that to get vulnerable people

[@ResidentMilf]

Sometimes those groups *are* the cults. Not all cults are religious, and not all religions are cults. Cults are defined by a toxic relationship between the leader(s) and followers.

[@thedestroyasystem]

@@ResidentMilf Sounds like trauma bonding to me. They go through trauma (losing an SO), and find other person(s) who have gone through the same thing, start thinking they’re the only person(s) that understand them. That would definitely explain the cultish behavior. Doesn’t make it right, but would certainly make sense with how they’re ignoring toxic behavior.

[@haydennoble9253]

Story 4: cult cult cult

[@amaronith]

Story 2: I'd be a single parent after dealing with that nonsense.

[@cryptiecreep]

My stepdad was like the first op. He bullied me out of liking My Little Pony by the time I was seven. He tried forcing me to watch DCAU shows and football with him and even though I now love the DCAU, Marvel, and all that, I hated being forced. And guess what? I learned to feel ashamed of the things I loved and never shared them! I'm glad he fucked off by the time I was 13

[@MrMrSockhead]

Day: 63 of telling Mark that he is wonderful and deserves the world

[@skippiefritz]

Day: 2 of telling this guy their awesome

[@eimearkeaveney1192]

agreed

[@authormomma9542]

Anyone else who would totally lose count of days/videos if Darling does? Lol

[@adirajanrajavel]

Day 17 of saying dead darling is the best sorry I haven't been commenting i am have a bad month

[@MrMrSockhead]

@@adirajanrajavel Thanks for the support I don’t really deserve it though, I hope things get better for you my guy :) ❤️

[@evahagen4662]

Story 1 Urrrgh! My stepfather was the same when my brother and I where younger. He loves mountenbiking, snowboarding, plays in a band. My brother and I are indoor people, we love cartoons, videogames, books, I draw, my brother loved legos. He would insist that we should at least “try out“ his aktivities (we did! So, SO many times) and was so hurt that nobody would join him in his hobbies. Jet, he often made fun of the “dumb“ cartoons we watched. It got better when he jointed a bike-group. Love that guy, but HATED the arguments about aktivities.

[@rilo7891]

YTA ESH NTA for the question, but YTA for being a doormat.

[@geminico61]

Wow I’m early! We’re snowed in and you’re my favorite channel to listen to while we’re stuck inside

[@MarkNarrations]

Love to hear it, thank you Aisling. :)

[@celticraven8523]

I feel sorry for the ops wife in the first story. Two young girls and 1 overgrown man child

[@Norinia]

Esh for the first story, because he’s not the only one complaining that they don’t have common interest. Someone else mentioned they need to find a common ground everyone can enjoy, but both sides are too busy forcing the other to watch their stuff, so ESH

[@rebekahsegun8319]

I don't think his daughters are necessarily forcing him to watch their shows. He was probably just testing the waters to see if there was anything "good enough" for him within their interests. Or maybe they got him to try, but he probably already made up his mind on the shows. OP is the only AH here. He seems to be the one forcing his interests down his daughter's throats way more than they may (or may not) be doing.

[@forestspell]

On the hobbies/interests one... I'd actually say NTA. He wasn't saying they had to have his interests, only that he tried to get into theirs and wanted to also have them try his and try and find something they could all enjoy together. And trying to build and maintain that kind of involvement when its one sided is actually very isolating and lonely. In my case, it was the other way around. I was the child / sibling. My family generally wouldn't even humor getting to know about my interests, but I'd always give theirs a shot or listen and stay engaged when they enthusiastically talk about theirs and encourage them. But if I talk about mine or invite them to join in... It was a no and maybe a snarky comment. Fortunately, there are a few areas of overlapping interests that we could build on... But they're all interests that I grew into through exposure through them, rather than independently developed or something I introduced. (Like antiques & animals from my Mother, and certain media genres & video games from Dad.) And it sounds like that Dad is in a similar situation. He has tried giving some of their interests a go and wants to also try introducing them to his too. But he is being told that even trying to share his isn't ok. :/ And that is really isolating. To the point that I literally cried (happy tears), in my 30s, when my Dad sent me a Christmas gift specifically tailored to one of my more unusual/taboo interests, with a note included from the seller stating "You're weird, love Dad." and my Sister sent something specific to that interest too. And they've started talking to me about it now and then. They're not interested in it, but they've taken an interest in that I am. And that means a LOT to me. Give this Dad the benefit of the doubt. He wants to share an interest and build a stronger connection with his kids and he wants to feel that desire & investment goes two ways.

[@OZARKMOON1960]

#1 - there is something fundamentally wrong with you if you don't like Baby Yoda!

[@bigbugga861]

Just a quick note: placate is pronounced with a hard c, like Cate. Just FYI, keep up the good work and positivity mark! Doin a great job!

[@Roedygr]

SHARED INTERESTS;: you are not going to succeed. You need a son. Give them something to do, not just look at. They mirror your disgust with their interests. Try playing the Barbie game.

[@janicewilcox8590]

I really thought that she was going to call his office, the co-workers weren't even going to know she was pregnant, and he was going to be mad at her for telling his work mates she was pregnant? That's really how I thought that was going to go. Also. What an idiot for not keeping his phone on in case you needed him. After 6 months you should be on alert for emergencies anyways.

[@gummi2148]

A healthy balance is desperately needed in the first story

[@mikaq19]

That story about the phone. Ridiculous. Why the hell are so many people that dumb that they don’t put any lock or password on their phones? No one can just pick up my phone and get into it.

[@isiaadiel3468]

1: Happy mediums I can think of are cosplay, anime with younger audiences, most Nintendo games, freaking Teen Titans, etc. His definition of trying is following the blueprint, no bending at all. Short road to them not wanting to be around him. 2: He knew she was close and wasn't answering his phone, but it's her fault for not driving during contractions to say what you already could've over phone. And he's really secretive... Sus. 3: What the heck?! Run like you're trying to set a new record in the Olympics! 4: Remember what I just said? Yeah... Outrun Sonic! That is a nightmare scenario, people trying to heal being dragged into something like that.

[@lizcatty9281]

Hi all, just sending out so much love to every1 & hope u have an amazing day/night! 🥰🧇😘 Thanx 4 more gr8 content Mark & your fab perspectives! 💋♥️🇦🇺

[@kmechwarrior1684]

S1: YTA. Why should they care about your hobbies/interests if you don't care about theirs? Welcome to parenthood. Your kids aren't little clones of you, they are their own unique little people. You're going to have to meet them at least halfway and expand your interests (at least a little), even if it's just a cursory level of knowledge and interest. You'll have to act like you at least see why it's important to them. I got mostly lucky and my daughter is into video games and anime and the like, even if she does like a different category of each, there's enough similar interests to help forge that bond. Sounds like Toxic Masculinity frankly. S2: How did you two get married if he doesn't like to get "too personal"? Just friends with benefits, escalated to marriage for the tax benefits? You're in labor and you are supposed to drive to his office to let him know when things like phone, cellphones, smartphones, email, etc exist? You're getting that close to the "due date" and he's not leaving his phone own, even in silent mode, and he's not evening checking in to see how you are doing regularly? This doesn't sound like a grown-up, mutual relationship at all; this sounds highly dysfunctional. I feel sorry for the both of you. Hubby is the A-hole, and you are a fool for putting up with it, ESH. S3: OK, you aren't a kid, that changes things from YTA out of the gate, to let's see more. OK, you were planning on getting your own place but the pandemic effed that up for you. It sounds like you are working more on taking care of the home and your mom that your own parents are... your parents were borderline abusive (sounds like full-on abusive) when your brother outed you to them. Why are you still around? Did the pandemic affect your income making it impossible to get away from them? OK, full on abusive if "contraband" is "anything that doesn't fit our values". Abandon these losers NOW. Do whatever you have to to get out of there. NTA. You didn't go too far, your parents are religion extremists and idiots. You have a chance to get yourself into a good mental place, but it will involve ejecting these people from your life to find that piece (and peace) of mind.... You exploded verbally rather than physically/violently ,which from everything you've been through shows just how strong you are. Don;t let them stay in your life or I fear they'll end up pushing you over that brink. S4: NTA!!!! Jason is NOT mentally/emotionally healthy and may pose a danger to you and the rest of the group. He's majorly overstepping boundaries. Jason only has use or time for you IF you are lockstep with HIS beliefs/interests, yours apparently don't matter. I seriously wonder if he's done this to others in the group, severely damaging their recovery. Mark's cult analogy is spot on, and Jason is the cult leader... Your fiancee died in an accident, Jason actively BETRAYED you. Your fiancee would want you to move on and find happiness again. Everyone dies at some point, but not everyone chooses to betray/control you like Jason has.

[@shecoda4402]

Story #4 The point of group therapy is to find people who understand what you and they are going through. They and you are there to work through your grief together. This is because life goes on and it is too long to be lonely. I, personally, would not want my SO to live the rest of their life mourning my. I would want them to move on, and if they wish, find someone else to enjoy life with. OP NTA. Move forward OP

[@maheenahmed6653]

Story 1: YTA. Holy crap. You can’t force someone to love what you do. I guess it’s easy for me to say because I love Mandalorian, but also One Day at a Time. There’s a lot of dads who play princess games and house and all that. I have a son, I’m not into sports, but if my son is, you can bet I’ll watch games with him and go to his games if he gets into a sport.

[@alyzu4755]

"Why should I spend time with them..."? Um, because they're your kids?!?!? Dumba$$! In a few years OP will be scratching his head and wondering why he doesn't have a relationship with his daughters. 🙄 Stiry 2: First of all, this isn't a marriage, this is more like distant roommates having a baby. Second, husband is completely in the wrong here. In every way. OP would be better off as a single mother. Story 3: WHAT?!?!?!? OP needs to get out ASAP. Her parents are beyond abusive. 5-6 hours a day of housework? Going through her phone and punishing her for what's on it? She's right, theyre absolutely unfit parents. They're monsters. NTA. Story 4. Yup. Thats a cult. OP needs to change the locks, install security cameras, and call the police. And to let his GF know, because they might go after her.

[@dm9078]

Distant and private person to his wife? Jesus! She doesn’t know where her husband works. I really feel for this woman and the child! This is an absolute piss poor excuse for a marriage. What is it about this lunatic that she loves? ETA NTA Jason was inculcating this doofus into a cult. NTA

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

"You knew I could go into labor at any time. Yet you chose to be totally unavailable and unreachable. You chose not to support me during a very stressful and painful experience. I needed you but you abandoned me. Your actions are unforgivable".

[@gregjayonnaise8314]

Story 1: I have a father who isn’t interested in the same stuff I like. Guess what? He still loves and cares about me and I feel the same for him. It’s also ironic how the dad is genuinely hurt that the girls didn’t like the Mandolorian, but outright laughs and mocks what they are interested in. Like, dude, it should go both ways.

[@lsmmoore1]

RE: Story 1 A good middle ground the dad could meet the daughter in, for starters, is those cute animal videos of animals solving puzzles. If the girls like hamsters, some of those hamster maze videos are a good place to start. There are even funny videos of hamsters escaping fake prisons - and demonstrating some awesome burrowing/underground navigation skills while looking cute and stopping to groom themselves at repeated intervals throughout the "escape". And if the girls don't like that, the regular mazes might do. Or even videos of hamsters eating treats that look like people food, which, while not in Dad's main interest exactly, is at least cute and funny. Then there are things like "horses behaving badly", dog and baby videos, Nora the Piano Cat (an old meme but worth looking up - it's pretty interesting), talking dogs (including one trained by a speech therapist to push buttons to talk), a talking porcupine named Teddy, people playing instruments for animals, and many more besides. I doubt they'd be interested in speculative aspects of animal cognition as I would, but there's enough fun stuff in those videos that the dad might find something to bond over and be interested in himself.

[@escapec1077]

We have a saying in our house. Rule #1: Pay attention (came from a show at a renaissance festival-Ded Bob). Works well in many areas of life.

[@luckyassassin1]

The story where the parents took the OP's phone reminds me of how my mom did that, then when i moved with my dad at 17 he promised never to do that. Later when i was 19 and working 2 jobs to pay his bills and my step moms bills they decided to steal my phone that i paid for, and read my messages with my 20 year old girl friend and had the audacity to try and punish me for being flirtatious with my adult girlfriend. Keyword is they tried, then i told them I'm not paying for their shit anymore and within 24hours did a 180.

[@shawnmoore32]

Story 1 the way the dad is going about it is that he is solely trying to force his kid into what he likes instead of asking them what thing they like in order to find common ground

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

Story 1: I have 5 kids (triplet daughters age 4 and twin sons age 2). They are all over the place as far as what interests them. I think I would line out everything that interests me so that we can all find something in common to do. There is some bending, sure. Sometimes though, you just can't find common ground. Maybe that could be your "together time" in just trying to find something you can all enjoy. Story 2: Yeah, husband should have been more reachable. Story 3: YTA, but it was justified and I applaud you. Story 4: wow...

[@mimiqmayday]

might just be me but the dad calling the tv show 'campy' in the first story shows a bit of toxic masculinity (the whole story does tbh)

[@MarkNarrations]

Yeah, good shout there Chole

[@a-pop9652]

Yeah it does seem I have watched One Day at A Time and it’s nothing liek “girly” it brings topics into light abs does it in a good understanding way. (Which doesn’t help that it centers around women and two men which might also be a part but I could be reaching)

[@thedestroyasystem]

Love the pfp!

[@mimiqmayday]

@D C it really isn't; plus campy is used as a derogatory way to describe gay men, so all around it shows the type of person OP is