UPDATE Assistant Manager Giving Me Relationship Advice, I Told Her To Keep Them To Herself r/AITA

[@mbyerly9680]

If the family thinks it is OP's fault to leave his laptop for a minute, he should be very tempted to start damaging anything unattended because it's "their fault" to leave it.

[@ComaLies225]

Last story: are the parents spineless jelly fish? Seriously why care more about “stirring the pot” when your child’s property was damaged and that could potentially affect his schoolwork? File a report and see if you can take it to small claims court. There’s a time to be nice and this isn’t one of them

[@brigidtheirish]

Answer to question 1: Yes, but only when dealing with people *other* than OP, that is, people they don't have (theoretical) control over. Answer to question 2: See answer to question 1.

[@slytherinlibrarian3501]

They also want to pay for the damaged item using OP's education fund? Like, why should OP be ultimately be paying for the computer, even in a roundabout way when they can prove how the damage happened? And what is with the ESH comment accusing OP of pulling a number out of thin air? They stated exactly how they came up with the amount requested. It might be an 'unreasonable' amount and a court may disagree, but the logic was laid out explicitly.

[@brigidtheirish]

@@slytherinlibrarian3501 *Thank you.* Someone else in the comment section here tried, *at length,* to argue that OP is greedy and *harassing* the neighbors by demanding a 'random' sum.

[@annanoble4529]

Why is anyone else’s relationship anyone’s business? For all she knows you guys could be in a poly relationship

[@Mewse1203]

Didn't you hear? Them working together makes it everyone's business 🙄🙄

[@camwyn256]

@@Mewse1203 I keep my personal and professional life separate. My wife doesn't even know I have a job

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

@@camwyn256 🤣🤣🤣

[@rinpaisys]

In story 2 I am just so hung up on the wife getting mad at being insulted in front of everyone IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHE INSULTED THE MOTHER IN FRONT OF EVERYONE.

[@MarionHogan-m5i]

Wife is a gold-plated AH😡

[@hubbachubba1]

Some people can really dish it out but can’t take it when it’s directed at them.

[@songohan3321]

How is working with your SO toxic? Someone's projecting.

[@MarkNarrations]

Aye got that feeling 😀

[@Boundwithflame23]

It becomes an ethical issue if one person in a relationship is in a supervisory position over the other. Not toxic per se but definitely not a can of worms you want to open by dating your boss

[@BruinPhD2009]

@@Boundwithflame23 the other issue is how a break up can affect the workplace. OP and her boyfriend sound like they could handle that well, but I've had work colleagues go through a divorce and the scorched earth approach they took left nothing untouched.

[@gaxalee7392]

Op told her to leave it alone. She continued to try to force her opinions down Op’s throat and make her doubt her happy and committed relationship. This is harassment and manipulation. In the workplace, you don’t have the right to say whatever you want regardless of how “known” the topic is. If your coworkers tell you to leave them be and you continue on, they can and should report your unprofessional, and probably uncomfortable, behavior. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this AM is just jealous and/or insecure.

[@brigidtheirish]

Sounds like the assistant manager is projecting *hard.* Couples working together is toxic? The hell? That used to be *standard.* My sister and brother-in-law *ran an business* together. Hell, has she ever heard of Dog the Bounty Hunter? Or any other literal 'mom and pop' businesses?

[@Russman67]

Story 2: The wife's comment was cruel. I feel OP's comment back is justifiable assholary because the wife's comments were obviously meant to cause pain. Don't start stuff, there won't be stuff.

[@locusxe1411]

Wouldn’t really call it assholery because that’s just the truth

[@kratkartan1486]

People who dish it out never can take it. They are self-centered and have an ego so fragile that even the empty void can pop it.

[@squirrel670]

@@locusxe1411 exactly, no class or intelligence behind her statement. Just toxic bs and then she goes on to abuse op with the silent treatment

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Story 2: NTA Good on OP for shutting down such a nasty comment about his amazing mother! On the other hand it has to really suck to know that it was own his wife who spewed such verbal malice. I admire OP for how he handled it but I don't envy him as feeling doubts about who his partner must cause a maelstrom of emotions that I don't wish to fathom.

[@brigidtheirish]

Yeah, *wow.* I'd also be wondering if I'd missed any obvious signs. How were they together long enough to have multiple school-age kids without this elitist attitude rearing its ugly head before now? And it's not like OP's mom even *is* illiterate! She went to school long enough to at least pick up the *basics* of reading. So the wife *lied* as well as insulted OP's mom.

[@lorifiedler13]

Wife is lucky she wasn't shouted at be the other adults at the gathering, or slapped by everyone of the uncles, aunts and cousins. She got off easy.

[@Mewse1203]

Story 3: NTA I knew what the story was going to be from the title. She is being awful. She abandoned OP from the very beginning and the fact that she said "your dad has never done anything for you" despite actual history of the opposite. See is going to lose her daughter for good and doesn't even see it.

[@brigidtheirish]

Pretty sure she already *has.* She *should have* a long time ago.

[@kellypatterson8506]

Laptop story, with OP being a minor The parents would have to file in small claims court on his behalf and I seriously doubt they're going to do that

[@Barlmoro]

we in germany have a law thats you could descripe with this:"Parents are responsible for their children " If your child destroy something, you have to pay for it. Its not a simple law as it sounds, but in reality its simple handle: the insurence of the parent handle the damage, we call it Haftpflichversicherung , Insurance that assumes liability for damages incurred by the policyholder

[@brigidtheirish]

@@Barlmoro Pretty sure that's a general principle in most legal codes. Whether or not that ends up getting translated as 'kids can get away with dang near anything consequence free' varies significantly.

[@naturalbaby]

Wow! Story 2 I would have verbally demolished my wife if I were op. His mom sacrificed for her whole family just to be shit on by a horrid woman.

[@carolroberts4614]

I am too much of a lady to use the words to describe this horrid wife! That said, if any one had said anything like that to my mum, that would have been the end for them!

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Story 2: NTA I doubt OP's wife hasn't had to make a single sacrifice in her life. It seems like if OP's wife was in his mother's shoes she would've went to school herself and made the younger siblings not go to school so they could work manual labor jobs to support her. What a nasty and selfish woman she is to verbally batter such angelic woman like OP's mother. My mom didn't have it as hard as OP's, but she is on a similar path to sainthood and I would defend her to the end and make it my it hill to die on if anyone says anything vile directly to my mother! Good on OP for handling it!

[@AndyyWithAY]

It seems like the AM just has issues with the strippers just because they're strippers, nothing they are doing seems inappropriate. Some people call everyone baby, honey, sweetie,etc. OP is happy and secure. Some people hate that. I would hate working with my SO, but calling it toxic is out of line. It works for some people

[@mbyerly9680]

The assistant manager would have apoplexy in the American South. Everyone uses affectionate names like this including to strangers and clerks in stores.

[@pansprayers]

I'm not ashamed to say that exotic dancing payed for a rather large chunk of my first degree, while I was dating my husband. Most of us don't view it as a long term plan, but a means to an end. We (the good ones) leave the job on the stage, and the relationships formed between fellow dancers and coworkers is particularly strong. Sounds like AM has a jealous streak here.

[@RedReaper666OG]

AM sounds like a FAILED stripper to me... Probably couldn't dance for shit and is now taking it out on the girls who can

[@AndyyWithAY]

The mom in the blended family story is absolutely awful! It would be bad if she brought the husband, but at least that's only ONE person, but she turns up with the 5 stepsiblings after being told to come alone. She wants OP to put her first, but never does the same. Live your best life with your dad

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

OP replied to the comment about her mother having ulterior motives for wanting her to come back. She stated her mother does; she basically only took 50/50 custody to avoid child support, implied it was cheaper to just ignore her and take her stuff from her. (Basically, anything her dad bought her, had to go to the step siblings), and that the only reason she didn't want OP living with her dad, was because she would then have to pay child support. Her mother seems like a real gem.

[@brigidtheirish]

@@Original_Tenshi_Chan Poor kid should've told her dad about how she was treated long before this. If she *did,* he should've sued for full custody. How *dare* that bitch *steal* from her *own daughter!* The mother's side of the family is *just as bad.*

[@testtickles7648]

Story 2: what. The. Fuh! I hate seeing all the comments telling people to break up or divorce, but this one I would say to ditch the wife cause she sounds really stuck up and that perspective of being superior to everyone else. Seriously! Wtf! I love his response, though!

[@mindyschocolate]

Laptop story: parents will pay…utilizing OP’s college fund. So OP is still paying. Wtf. If parents think neighbor shouldn’t pay and they’ll get a new one, it should be out of their pocket.

[@mirandanils5114]

if the people in the relationship are fine with it that is literally all that matters.

[@pansprayers]

Yup. Dancing (while I dated my now husband of 15 years) got me through my first degree debt free. His friends are employed, and I can tell you that, in my experience, are the most loyal people she will ever meet. The AM is projecting.

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

I can't fathom all these stories of parents remarrying and then never having one on one time with their kids. Children need individual time with their parents even if they don't have step siblings to compete wirh; they need it even more when there is a blended family.

[@brigidtheirish]

Same here. Hell. Every weekend afternoon was 'attic time' with Dad. We each had a half-hour, *timed,* for doing whatever we wanted up there with him while the others played on the computer or in the little toy corner. The attic was Dad's study, you see. We also could ask either parent for help or a private talk whenever we needed it. Something I took advantage of rather frequently, given how horrible school was for me. I particularly had a habit of dropping by Dad's workplace just to hang out or even to help him when he had to work overtime.

[@TheHellsHobbit]

#4 NTA, Small claims and file a police report for property damage.

[@lorifiedler13]

Wife insults OPs mom, OP puts wife in place and is angry that OP insulted her. Pots and kettle.

[@TheHellsHobbit]

#1 NTA, She is out of line, keep a record of all the harassment and tell her she gave her opinion now stop as it is none of her affairs and if she continues you have no choice but to press harassment charges through HR as she is creating a toxic work environment

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

STORY 4: NTA, you break it you buy it. The kid had no business going onto someone’s property and running around like a cat on crack. His excuse of “anything could happen like rain or something“ if it was going to rain I’m pretty sure OP would’ve taken her laptop inside and not come back when she originally went inside to get a drink. Rain does not happen instantaneously for that short few second window it takes to get a drink. It’s really bullshit how everyone’s gaslighting OP, that kid had no business going on someone else’s property to play and run around. If they want to run and play outside they need to stay in their own yard not going to someone else’s patio.

[@Azulakayes]

*cat on crack* 😆 😆 😆

[@alicewilloughby4318]

Story 2 - After OP's wife insulted OP's mother so blatantly in front of everyone, she's mad at getting the same treatment? NTA, OP! Also, before the wife gets nasty to her MIL again, she should think long and hard about how this brave woman gave up her own chance at an educations - at the age of 14! - to work her tail off so her younger siblings could go to school, and then later worked like a dog to support her son! I bet the wife wouldn't have had that kind of fortitude!

[@sdaniels160]

Wife needs to apologize to mom in front of everyone.

[@fhuber7507]

1... NTA Report assistant manager to HR for harassment.

[@fhuber7507]

2... NTA. And OP's wife is a butthead.

[@fhuber7507]

3... NTA. Mom is the A$$hat.

[@fhuber7507]

4... File small claims court.

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Story 4: NTA OP should venmo the neighbor one more time but in the request mention that if he doesn't pay OP then the next step is filing a police report on him and his daughter and then taking them to small claims court with both the video of his daughter trespassing to destroy property and the police report as evidence. He may pay the amount OP wants to avoid having his daughter and himself go through all that. OP should also check the camera to see if his neighbor's daughter has a habit of trespassing in their yard while the house seems unoccupied, especially with how quickly she got in, did damage and escaped so quickly. If this theory is true then it could be used to bolster OP's possible court case.

[@kyleanuar9090]

The irony is the mom worked two jobs and raises a family on her own but the wife with educations become sahm and supported by husband, who's the superwoman?

[@marinam3809]

Story 2: NTA. If anyone EVER said anything like that to my dad (had to leave school @ grade 3 because he lived in a third world country) I would be throwing hands. Schooling and education is important, but it does NOT equate to success or smarts. OP’s mom was smart enough to to navigate a terrible situation and make it out with a well adjusted child and family that are close.

[@clairebear-96]

Jeez after the first story I’m thinking I need some older lady friends who give great hugs and happen to be strippers! they sound great!!

[@carolroberts4614]

They do, don't they!

[@heathermiller5765]

Love seeing the fan art 😊 Edit: Your Judge Judy comment made me laugh😄

[@MarkNarrations]

I see way too much day time tv mate haha :)

[@heathermiller5765]

@@MarkNarrations lol I feel ya there, so do I 😁

[@LoraKnutson]

Hi Mark! I hope your having a great day! The last story: That kids parents need to have their kids back! Some rando kid from next door comes over and breaks their lap top? Where is the kids next doors parents? Who the hell lets their kid go over to some one else's property unsupervised and reek havoc! I would take that recording of the kid destroying her property and file a police report, then I would file trespassing charges, malicious mischief charges to boot! Then file a claim in small claims court!!! But I will always have my kids back, especially when there is video proof of said violations!

[@Russman67]

Story 4: Small claims court case

[@hubbachubba1]

Whatever happened to personal responsibility? Your small child breaks something, you pay for it. And why should OP be told that they shouldn’t leave stuff on their own property. But, replacing the laptop is all to expect. No extra money will be awarded.

[@yassi9734]

Story two had me heated, we would’ve have to scrap, wife or not😂😂 I’m super against violence but you’re not gonna insult my mom like that😡😤

[@AndyyWithAY]

Some of the most well spoken and successful people did not graduate high school, let alone do college or beyond. The wife is disgusting. How can you treat someone who did so much for your husband this way with no reason. NTA

[@Tammohawk1]

1. NTA That asst. manager has some serious issues. She needs to stop now because she is creating a bad situation. 2. NTA You don't insult your mother in law in that manner regardless of your feelings. If you have negative feelings, you may vent to your spouse but otherwise you keep your mouth shut. 3. NTA Mom is a narcissistic bench. It's all about her and never about OP. 4. NTA Time to take the neighbors to small claims court for the repayment of the laptop.

[@paulastephenson1862]

Take the parent to court for the laptop.

[@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 💜💜🤗🤗💜💜🤗🤗

[@paden1865able]

Just got done with the hair on the second rag doll out of a series of seven. Hope to get them all done within a month or at least by Christmas. Love you!

[@Mewse1203]

Story 1: NTA she was out of line. Once is fine but after being told to stop, she needs to do so. OP is trying to keep it professional and this woman is making it personal and that's unprofessional. It doesn't matter that their relationship is known and they work together. That doesn't mean their personal life is fair game.

[@owl7072]

Story 1: Part of me is surprised she's even in a relationship since she seems to be the type to see any woman in the general vicinity as a threat to her and her relationship. I don't know if I'd be able to handle someone that jealous that she feels a need to keep an eye on me and my friends after I so much as blink at another human being. Man imagine not trusting your partner lmao.

[@nuttmare9438]

Well done OP In story 2 for standing up for his mother👏 She sounds like a 100 of that pathetic and judgemental wife. She had no place to put down such a hard working and devoted mum, who had the grace and poise to take such an insult AND apologise when she really didn't need to but merely making a family Friendly suggestion. Wife needs to apologise to both the husband and especially his mum for speaking out of order

[@shereebuckley7208]

Nta. He's responsible. He left his child unsupervised, and the kid trespassed and damaged your property.

[@Flotton]

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

[@MarkNarrations]

😁❤❤

[@FleurR007]

OP 2 is leaving out a very contentious relationship between mom and wife

[@gmax-go3pp]

Go to a lawyer and ask advice about laptop. Usually first consult is gratis. Take him to small claims court if as a minor you are able. Parents are legally responsible for young kids actions. You are not in the wrong.

[@damien678]

S1, I hate this for a lot of reasons. Like AM is obviously projecting with those comments like "you must be SO secure in yourself". But also as a polyamorous person if this happened to me... yeah, it's just harassment after you tell them to stop and they WON'T stop getting all up in their feelings about a relationship they aren't a part of

[@nathryl03]

The second story really angered me, because my grandmother quit school in 6th grade to help her mom clean houses so they could have a roof over their heads (her dad was a drunk, unfortunately). If anybody even thought of calling my grandma illiterate, I would have some strong words with them (and probably more). The OP's mom quit school for an even "better" reason, taking care of her family, so nobody should dare be this rude to her. And than, the poor woman apologized for overstepping!!! I want to say so many things to the OP's wife, and none of them are nice.

[@fionaeckert4556]

2nd story... The wife must apologise to op's mother. And she must do so in front of the whole family. She was incredibly rude in front of everyone, she shouldn't be upset when called out on it in front of everyone.

[@DarkJediPrincess]

Love the new backgrounds, Mark! The one for the actual stories is so soothing and lovely to watch 💜

[@MarkNarrations]

Thanks for the feedback Princess, super helpful :)

[@DarkJediPrincess]

@@MarkNarrations Happy to help!

[@Captain.Basketcase]

Every time i hear "i am your mother" i think of that ad skit on snl with fred armison where he goes nuts. It cracks me up

[@ChrisAndCats]

Definitely shouldn't be venmo-ing him. Send him a small claims court summons instead.

[@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 much love 💜💜🤗🤗

[@carolroberts4614]

Hi Broken! Hope you're well! Finally finished with the gastroscopies, thank goodness!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@carolroberts4614 aww thanks and I hope you are well m8🤗🤗💜💜

[@Davtwan]

Lots of people don’t seem to realize sexual acts for leisure and sexual acts for work are two totally different feelings and concepts.

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

STORY 1: NTA, it’s absolutely none of her business and venting to OP about HER opinions on RP’s relationship was way out of line. She does not have the right to say anything about OP‘s relationship I just like 0P is not obligated to listen/believe everything she says. People that are very vocal about other peoples relationships tend to project their own insecurities/relationship issues on to other people. So constantly “vocalizing their opinion“ to try to put ideas into peoples head is (unintentionally?) sabotaging relationships. She is making the workplace uncomfortable by turning the workday into unneeded couples counseling.

[@rylashadow18]

Good day to all you marvelous souls. I'm just sitting down to some lunch and taking a nice break from my studies. I've been extra busy too because apparently my creativity is going at a insane level of making things but it's been really nice as well as challenging lol. There's been positive news recently for me and wanting to share in that energy is always a plus to me.

[@CaulkMongler]

Story 1: “sure it’s your right to talk about whatever you want, especially an out and openly seen relationship - but I’ve the right to tell you that I don’t like it when you talk about things I’ve already said I’m not worried about. And if you can’t change topics after I’m asking you, I don’t see anything less than me putting some distance between us. :)”

[@wmdkitty]

Story 4: NTA! Neighbor's kid committed a crime, on video, and Neighbor is aiding and abetting. Both are legally liable for the cost of the computer.

[@heidiandhergoatsl2618]

In the final story, where are this kids parents? They should have been the ones to advise their son in this. They should have spoken to the neighbor. Then help the son file a police report. And then to take neighbor to small claims court if neccessary.

[@KE-hr4sb]

Laptop story: NTA and I would press charges. You have the recording as proof. I think that's the only way you're going to get your money. Tell your parents while you appreciate their thoughtfulness, you feel like you're getting screwed over twice ( first the broken laptop/loss of school time, and then money out of *your* college fund) for your neighbor's assholery (obviously don't use that kind of language if you want them to listen lol), and as his daughter is his responsibility, he needs to pay. Say you're almost an adult and need to learn to handle these things.

[@roberthickman2907]

One of my neighbors, is a stripper, she is the kindest nicest person that I have ever met, when I go out shopping I asked her if she needs anything, and I will pick up her groceries for her and drop them off when she gets home.

[@lunahix4815]

Story 4: The mom, her family and everyone harassing OP can kick sand and pound rocks.

[@DanaG1970]

Story 2, I would bitch slap my husband if he dared to speak to my mother like that. (I wouldn’t actually hit my husband, but he’d get to a tongue lashing.) his wife was evil to bring up talking to his mother like that.

[@GBunnyG]

Judge Judy FTW.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

Story 2: Ok. Now THIS is an instance where OP was right to side with his mommy dearest. Even if it hurts the marriage, OP's wife was incredibly rude and cruel to try and humiliate her mother in law especially considering she was far from a toxic mother in law(a JustNo MIL if you will)and even apologized when she took a small misstep. You support your spouse when they're in the right and put a stop to their behavior they're in the wrong.

[@dovianempire1868]

It's been a while since I've said this, but thanks mark. Your daily uploads help me keep my writing routine. It's hard to focus without background noise and your just the right amount for it. I haven't made so much progress in ages so- Thanks.

[@missymeakin6945]

Take the neighbor to small claims court

[@jacegallagher8589]

Story 2: NTA. Your wife insulted your mother unprovoked and got pissed that she was called out on it. I love my mom to death and beyond and would not have been anywhere near as nice as you. If wife wanted to storm off, I would have told her the kids are staying.

[@dandotvid]

Why does Reddit immediately jump to divorce? Story 2, sure what OP's wife said was horrible and disrespectful, but this is a snapshot of the entire relationship. If there is a pattern of this behavior, maybe that can be considered, but just one comment shouldn't be grounds for divorce. Especially if OP has a talk with his wife and they come to an understanding. It's not as big of a red flag as Reddit is making it out to be.

[@carolroberts4614]

You think so? My mum had to leave education early, to care for her mum, but she was the cleverest lady I knew. I f anyone had said anything like that to get they'd be looking at divorce,and I put up with a lot from my ex, but no, never this , the wife is an absolute disgrace!

[@dandotvid]

@@carolroberts4614 immediate divorce over one comment is an overreaction though.

[@carolroberts4614]

Sometimes it only takes one comment to realise when someone is nasty, mean and spiteful it could be the thread that draws together other things that he may not have noticed before

[@hoper1294]

Absolutely LOVE the intro! Have a great day Mark!!!!!!!

[@MarkNarrations]

Aww thank you so much Hope 😁

[@redwingedbeast9274]

Omg. I stared at that sketch all month. Now it's in a video. So surreal. Thank you.

[@MarkNarrations]

Thank you for submitting it, it's awesome :)

[@catmintdragon2215]

>they would use some of my college fund money (to replace the laptop) so..... Op is paying to fix the laptop, not the family?

[@browniewin4121]

1) NTA. Repeated unsolicited advice and personal comments from a manager is more than unwelcome. Document all your interactions and if you have told her it is none of her business and she continues, go to higher ups to report her intrusions and harassment. After update: I'm glad you reported her unprofessional behaviour and she was given a warning to knock it off or she will be gone. 2) You were lucky to have a loving family and a mom who worked so hard to support you. NTA. Your wife's comment was rude, disrespectful and cruel, she got the appropriate response from you. I think your only mistake was not keeping the kids with you so they could visit longer after telling your wife off. 3) NTA for speaking the truth. I'm glad you and your dad have worked towards having a good relationship. You mother has done everything wrong for making a step family work and caring for he own child, so sorry OP. Her ongoing disregard for your feelings, and your very clear invitation was awful, her trying to guilt you is also awful. OP, stay away from your toxic mother. Live with your dad, and best wishes with your schooling. 4) If your neighbor's kid broke your laptop by trespassing then it is only reasonable to expect the parents to pay the value of the computer lost. NTA but I think small claims court if he refuses to pay is the way to go. You should have filed a police report.

[@silverstarmoon5802]

The first story, nta and I know the AM is jealous and insecurities of seeing beautiful ladies.

[@cpaul9269]

story 1 - report the bish for harassment. some people just can't let shit go..NTA obviously

[@gelibeanzcantrell7192]

is it weird that i love that Mark likes Judge Judy? 🤔🤣

[@notcompletelynormal]

Story 2: Of everyone in the room, the mother is the one who truly understands the value of literacy, just as those who’ve starved are the wisest on appreciating food. The wife wasn’t just mean, but also stupid. She missed that obvious fact as well as an opportunity for her children to really learn something. For them to get the incredible power of educational, to see homework as a privilege. What a cruel idiot.

[@MsUnamusedNerd]

STORY 3: NTA I cant stand how patents will force their new spouse and step kids down their bio kids throat. How the mother basically forced OP to call her stepfather Dad, forced her out of her own bedroom, and forced her to share her belongings with the twins, not to mention how she treated her daughter… Clearly the mom is picking her new family and setting them as a higher priority then her biological kids own well-being and happiness. Calling her daughter a selfish spoiled brat, selfish bitch, and even bringing the stepsiblings to a very important dinner where they weren’t invited shows how little Mom cares about her child. Even playing the whole “you’re abandoning me“ card.… The bitch abandoned her child a long time ago!

[@jeandobkowski8571]

1st story...op mom's isn't illiterate...she does not have higher education but is obviously better educated than the wife because she has manners! unlike his wife.

[@vernell2601]

Fresh waffles!!!

[@dragonleheart2137]

Hi Mark😀. I hope everyone is going well for you and Poppy!

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark..

[@queen_of_flatulence]

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE I HOPE Y'ALL HAD A WONDERFUL DAY

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

You too m8💜💜🤗🤗

[@AmandaGeyerSnobahr]

Story 1: Hubby and I worked together in the same office building/floor (different offices within floorplan) doing the same job (for different departments). Our commute was 90 minutes one way, so we were in each other's pockets all day and night. In the office space I was in, I shared it with another person, doing the same job as both of us, for yet another department... and she was dating hubby before I met him. This was all going on for four years, until I got pregnant, and the company restructured. The woman hubby dated? Had become a wonderfully close friend, both she and her sister (of fond memory). We had no problem all working together, because we were all FRIENDS FIRST. Hubby and I are coming towards our 32nd wedding anniversary, and we're still in touch with the ex-girlfriend.

[@gypsygem9395]

That's a wonderful story, thank you for sharing 💟

[@gohome4460]

Keep up the great work Mark I hope you have a great day/night ❤

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

Love the new waffle style 😁 Your response to a commenters name in the first story made me laugh... Don'tDrinkAcetone "Top advice there" 😂 😂.

[@gypsygem9395]

Me too!

[@Mewse1203]

May the bounty of the Waffle Maker feed you when you're hungry. Be safe, take care of yourselves and crack on.... And now mom's in the hospital She's had a cold...or something for more rehab a week. My sister finally took her to the ER last night she has pneumonia, is septic, has some elevated cardiac enzymes, super dehydrated and her electrolytes are low. So yeah now dealing with that.....

[@MarkNarrations]

Oh Dominic sorry to hear that my friend thoughts are with you and the family ❤

[@carolroberts4614]

You really are going through it lately, aren't you! All the best to you and your family.

[@Mewse1203]

@@carolroberts4614 lol, you know it! This has been one crazy month...have a great day!

[@Mewse1203]

@@MarkNarrations thanks, man. I hope you enjoyed your vacation last week, and I appreciate the positive vibes. This has been been trying month but we'll push on through to the other side! Take care!

[@didyasaysomethin2me]

Story 2: Maybe OP could arrange to earn less. And if his wife doesn't like having to live within their new means then she can just go out and work two jobs to fund her posh lifestyle, the one she won't have time for anyway because she will always be working. Then she might start to grasp the value of interpersonal relationships over material pursuits, or at least the need to balance the two.

[@jacegallagher8589]

Story 1: NTA. Your dating and personal life is your business, not your boss's. Also, your boyfriend is lucky to have a woman as secure as you are. Most women would not be, and that's understandable. However, you are and that's all that matters.

[@Lisapizzza]

I absolutely love the waffle neon in the intro!!

[@shhd2105]

Story 2: op was a justified AH be rude get rudeness back, her response was so out of line she didn't even say anything offensive just asked if they could stay and she snapped like wtf

[@telinhajp]

I love the new intro, Mark! ❤️

[@MarkNarrations]

Hey Telinha thanks so much

[@frozenheart7133]

22:05 100% this one. ESH. Obviously the kids parents should pay for a replacement but wtf kind of laptop did this kid have?!? Ive custom built amazing computers in my time and the most a cust build ever cost was $1700 & it wouldnt have been worth $1400 resale the minute it became used. Maybe an Alienware, maybe a MacBook but even then it must be top-of-the-line to be worth $1400 used.

[@tweetymonkey]

Cheeky music change Mark? I'm digging it 💥

[@MarkNarrations]

Ooooo Timi you cheeky so and so, good to see you. Hope the job is going well mate!

[@Buff_Helpy]

I like the snazzy new look waffle senpai.

[@MarkNarrations]

Cheers Buff, good to see you 😁

[@isabellhell]

Toxic to work with your s.o? Well, I guess my relationship must be really Toxic then

[@nancypineda8132]

❤❤❤

[@MarkNarrations]

[@RobbieDBobbet]

Go to assistant manager, tell them you need their advice. Tell them their is an absolute shitshow at work who feels entitled to give their opinion on your life without even knowing you and that its super unprofessional. Tell your supervisor that you don't want to name any names and get that person into trouble but you just would like to know how to tell a garbage human being (who feels they have the authority to insert themselves into other peoples personal life while at work) that just because they have no personal life doesn't entitle them to have open opinions on other peoples private life. Tell your supervisor that you came to them because they always have a fruity take on everything you DONT have a problem with, so maybe they have a hot take on something you DO have a problem with.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

Story 3: Why do bad parents always choose their new relationships/new families over their children? Poor OP.........No wonder her loving dad got divorced from her manipulative mom. Good grief........(⁠٥⁠↼⁠_⁠↼⁠)

[@Jax_Destro]

Wait... You're not supposed to drink acetone? Welp, there goes my evening plans.

[@pandemoniumglaciers82]

Hey mark life update! My transcript now says I'm a senior! /12th grade/ 4th year

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

Yay congrats 💜💜🤗🤗

[@pandemoniumglaciers82]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 thanks!

[@pandemoniumglaciers82]

@@broken_queer_but_fighting8589 thanks!

[@broken_queer_but_fighting8589]

@@pandemoniumglaciers82 np m8💜💜🤗🤗