I take it that everyone of us must navigate our own lives and take responsibility for our decisions? However, it is in our nature as humans to want to help friends who are actually in need. However, what would you do if your friend—the one you always stand by—started confiding in you about all of their issues, repeatedly, and with no sign of stopping? This Reddit member is exactly in that predicament. She wondered if she was managing the matter with her buddy correctly, so she looked to the large internet community for advice.
I(32F) am a single mother of two kids (6M and 5m F). I am a single mother by choice (my kids are donor conceived).
I am lucky enough to have a good job (French teacher in a private school), and a paid off house (parents’ life insurance and inheritance).
Before I had either of my kids, I made sure to have a year’s living expenses saved, then I would take a sabbatical to recover from birth, as well as bond with my kids. While on sabbatical, I still tutor some kids for some extra income.
My friend (34F), just had a baby 2 months ago. She is the breadwinner in her household, and her husband has been unemployed since he was laid off during COVID.
It was great to be pregnant at the same time, as well as having a friend with a newborn. But it has turned sour.
She has been saying how jealous she is of me being able to take off a whole year from work, how she would have loved to not worry about losing their home, how she doesn’t even have a couple hundred dollars in her savings account, let alone a whole year’s worth of living expenses….
I usually ignore it, or brush it off, because I kind of can understand the stress she is under.
Well, starting about 10 days ago, she started hinting at not being able to afford daycare, and any mention of her husband taking care of their kid is brushed off. Then she started remarking on how much free time I must have, which I deflected by saying -truthfully- that being a single mom to a baby and a small kid left me no free time actually.
Then last night she came out with it, and asked if I could “do her a favor” and watch her kid while she’s at work. I was firm, but polite, when I said that I couldn’t, that I am not capable of watching two kids under 6 months.
She started almost begging me, saying she can’t afford daycare, and if she is not back at work, she will lose her job, and they will end up homeless. I again brought up her husband, and she said that he was not good with kids, and isn’t capable of taking care of her kid.
I kept saying no, she kept pushing, until it escalated to her calling me heartless, and me telling her that it’s not my problem she chose to have a kid with a useless man.
Now she blocked me, I am feeling very guilty about what I said, and feeling like an AH.
“What Happened?” Sharon Osbourne, 71, Shocks Fans in Latest Appearance
In a recent public appearance, Sharon Osbourne left fans stunned with a dramatic transformation that sparked widespread speculation. The television personality, known for her candid and fiery persona, stepped out looking almost unrecognizable, prompting a wave of reactions across social media.
Sharon Osbourne made a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, where she delighted fans by recreating one of the most iconic auditions from her time on The X Factor. A fan at the concert asked Sharon to mimic Rachel Lester’s infamous audition, where the singer boldly declared she was “10/10” and “better than Madonna.”
Sharon, known for her sharp wit, obliged, creating a moment that quickly went viral. However, while the reenactment sparked laughter, it was Sharon’s appearance in the clip that left many fans in shock.
Social media quickly erupted with comments about Sharon’s transformed look, with many barely recognizing her. “Did she get fillers?” one fan asked, while others expressed confusion, asking, “Who is she?” and “What happened to her face?”
The reaction highlighted just how drastically Sharon’s appearance has changed, with some fans even questioning, “You’re joking that’s Sharon 😳” and “Sharon, what happened??” The discussion around her look overshadowed what might have otherwise been a lighthearted moment.
Despite the focus on her appearance, Sharon’s true fans couldn’t help but celebrate the throwback moment. “Sharon Osbourne recreating The X Factor Rachel audition at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a fun throwback moment—what a way to mix iconic moments in music and entertainment!” one fan exclaimed, while another marveled, “Does she know how iconic this is?!”
For those who have followed Sharon’s career, this blend of nostalgia and humor was a reminder of why she remains a beloved figure in pop culture.
Fans are buzzing after Blake Lively stepped out with her co-star for the premiere of their new movie, sparking a wave of comments about how the two actresses look nearly “identical.” From their outfits to their strikingly similar features, people can’t stop pointing out one particular detail that makes them look like twins.
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