Phrases that make you cringe!
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NotSo_LittleRichard wrote: »you've been warned
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Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Phrases that make me cringe the most would be the responses I get when I tell people that I probably should not have children:
"You'll change your mind someday!"
Been hearing that one since age 13- it's 20+ years later, and I still haven't changed my mind.
"Oh, you don't really mean that."
Yes, I do. Why would I lie to you about my lack of wanting children? Really, who does that!?!
"But you would make a GREAT parent!"
Except no, I wouldn't. My personality and lifestyle are not a good fit for parenting. I would not be able to handle it at all. If anything, I would be a miserable parent with miserable children as a result, and why? Because someone judged me for not wanting children in the first place? That's not fair to me, and definitely not fair to the kids.
OMG, I can't believe that people try and convince you that you will change your mind...seriously! WHen someone says that to me, I always tell them yep not surprised as I know lots of people that don't have kids/don't want kids. Nowadays what is the big deal with not wanting kids? Kids are not cheap as well LOL!
I had SIL tell me she can't imagine not having kids because who is going to wipe your *kitten* one day?? Seriously you expect your sons to be wiping your *kitten*...gross and disgusting.
EXACTLY! Thank God, someone understands! It's mostly older people who say this stuff to me, but still... And btw, having children does NOT guarantee they'll be wiping your rear end when you're older. They will either outsource that job to a nurse at the nursing home or for whatever unforeseen reasons they may not be in your life at all. I am my dad's only child, and we have not spoken since a nasty fight 8 years ago. It just goes to show that having kids doesn't guarantee anything!2 -
Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Phrases that make me cringe the most would be the responses I get when I tell people that I probably should not have children:
"You'll change your mind someday!"
Been hearing that one since age 13- it's 20+ years later, and I still haven't changed my mind.
"Oh, you don't really mean that."
Yes, I do. Why would I lie to you about my lack of wanting children? Really, who does that!?!
"But you would make a GREAT parent!"
Except no, I wouldn't. My personality and lifestyle are not a good fit for parenting. I would not be able to handle it at all. If anything, I would be a miserable parent with miserable children as a result, and why? Because someone judged me for not wanting children in the first place? That's not fair to me, and definitely not fair to the kids.
OMG, I can't believe that people try and convince you that you will change your mind...seriously! WHen someone says that to me, I always tell them yep not surprised as I know lots of people that don't have kids/don't want kids. Nowadays what is the big deal with not wanting kids? Kids are not cheap as well LOL!
I had SIL tell me she can't imagine not having kids because who is going to wipe your *kitten* one day?? Seriously you expect your sons to be wiping your *kitten*...gross and disgusting.
EXACTLY! Thank God, someone understands! It's mostly older people who say this stuff to me, but still... And btw, having children does NOT guarantee they'll be wiping your rear end when you're older. They will either outsource that job to a nurse at the nursing home or for whatever unforeseen reasons they may not be in your life at all. I am my dad's only child, and we have not spoken since a nasty fight 8 years ago. It just goes to show that having kids doesn't guarantee anything!
I know so many people that are choosing to not have kids! We only had one child and he is an adult now but for the first 10 years of his life I had the boy you should have another one, it is not fair to him, etc. etc.etc., etc.
My SIL commented to someone else years ago that people who just have one child are selfish (which I guess was about us), however, ironically due to her being older when she had her baby, all she was able to have was one, so my thoughts to her are bite me and STFU. So I guess, people are never happy unless someone has at least 2 kids. Personally I am glad that people are having less or no kids, our planet cannot sustain the human population.
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Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Phrases that make me cringe the most would be the responses I get when I tell people that I probably should not have children:
"You'll change your mind someday!"
Been hearing that one since age 13- it's 20+ years later, and I still haven't changed my mind.
"Oh, you don't really mean that."
Yes, I do. Why would I lie to you about my lack of wanting children? Really, who does that!?!
"But you would make a GREAT parent!"
Except no, I wouldn't. My personality and lifestyle are not a good fit for parenting. I would not be able to handle it at all. If anything, I would be a miserable parent with miserable children as a result, and why? Because someone judged me for not wanting children in the first place? That's not fair to me, and definitely not fair to the kids.
OMG, I can't believe that people try and convince you that you will change your mind...seriously! WHen someone says that to me, I always tell them yep not surprised as I know lots of people that don't have kids/don't want kids. Nowadays what is the big deal with not wanting kids? Kids are not cheap as well LOL!
I had SIL tell me she can't imagine not having kids because who is going to wipe your *kitten* one day?? Seriously you expect your sons to be wiping your *kitten*...gross and disgusting.
EXACTLY! Thank God, someone understands! It's mostly older people who say this stuff to me, but still... And btw, having children does NOT guarantee they'll be wiping your rear end when you're older. They will either outsource that job to a nurse at the nursing home or for whatever unforeseen reasons they may not be in your life at all. I am my dad's only child, and we have not spoken since a nasty fight 8 years ago. It just goes to show that having kids doesn't guarantee anything!
I do have kids, and the last thing I want is for them to have to wipe my behind when I'm elderly. I put my life completely on hold for years to take care of my mom before she died and I would never want to derail my kids' lives by making them play nurse. Just put me in a nursing home but commit to visiting me regularly, that is enough.8 -
When a loved one dies, and someone tells you they're 'in a better place'......hmm, NO.....I'd rather have that person alive than six feet under, thank you!6
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Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Phrases that make me cringe the most would be the responses I get when I tell people that I probably should not have children:
"You'll change your mind someday!"
Been hearing that one since age 13- it's 20+ years later, and I still haven't changed my mind.
"Oh, you don't really mean that."
Yes, I do. Why would I lie to you about my lack of wanting children? Really, who does that!?!
"But you would make a GREAT parent!"
Except no, I wouldn't. My personality and lifestyle are not a good fit for parenting. I would not be able to handle it at all. If anything, I would be a miserable parent with miserable children as a result, and why? Because someone judged me for not wanting children in the first place? That's not fair to me, and definitely not fair to the kids.
OMG, I can't believe that people try and convince you that you will change your mind...seriously! WHen someone says that to me, I always tell them yep not surprised as I know lots of people that don't have kids/don't want kids. Nowadays what is the big deal with not wanting kids? Kids are not cheap as well LOL!
I had SIL tell me she can't imagine not having kids because who is going to wipe your *kitten* one day?? Seriously you expect your sons to be wiping your *kitten*...gross and disgusting.
EXACTLY! Thank God, someone understands! It's mostly older people who say this stuff to me, but still... And btw, having children does NOT guarantee they'll be wiping your rear end when you're older. They will either outsource that job to a nurse at the nursing home or for whatever unforeseen reasons they may not be in your life at all. I am my dad's only child, and we have not spoken since a nasty fight 8 years ago. It just goes to show that having kids doesn't guarantee anything!
I know so many people that are choosing to not have kids! We only had one child and he is an adult now but for the first 10 years of his life I had the boy you should have another one, it is not fair to him, etc. etc.etc., etc.
My SIL commented to someone else years ago that people who just have one child are selfish (which I guess was about us), however, ironically due to her being older when she had her baby, all she was able to have was one, so my thoughts to her are bite me and STFU. So I guess, people are never happy unless someone has at least 2 kids. Personally I am glad that people are having less or no kids, our planet cannot sustain the human population.
2 seems to be some sort of societal golden number, maybe 3
0- selfish or unfeeling, you obviously are inhuman, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have kids, it means we should all nag you about not having kids (obviously it makes total sense to try to convince someone you think it a horrible person to have kids....)
1- how dare you force your child to be an only child
2- good on you
3- well, I guess we can accept that
4+ - now that it just too many, what is wrong with you? filthy rabbits....8 -
Don’t do anything I would do0
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I didn’t have any time, sorry0
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"Someone should do something about this."
Um...how about YOU!!???2 -
" I never thought something bad would happen in this part of the town "3
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"Why are there soooooo many people here tonight, this place is way too crowded." Uh, yeah, and you are here adding to the crowd, right?1
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lauragreenbaum wrote: »Calm down
You don't want to do that
Can I have a bite of that? (NO get your hands off my plate and order your own!)
Translation: I don't want you to do that
Also:
What's your point?
Translation: I understand your point perfectly well, I just don't like it. I'm just trying to make you feel embarrassed and stupid for saying it.
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Does that make sense?
I hate it when someone says this after explaining something like I'm a complete idiot1 -
" You can't do that "1
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lauragreenbaum wrote: »Does that make sense?
I hate it when someone says this after explaining something like I'm a complete idiot
It's funny how differently words can be perceived.
When someone follows up with "Does that make sense?", I feel a little bad for them & assume they're insecure about their communication skills.8 -
seltzermint555 wrote: »lauragreenbaum wrote: »Does that make sense?
I hate it when someone says this after explaining something like I'm a complete idiot
It's funny how differently words can be perceived.
When someone follows up with "Does that make sense?", I feel a little bad for them & assume they're insecure about their communication skills.
Yeah when I use it I am asking if I successfully got my point across.4 -
I seen...
Nope! You might have seen, perhaps you saw, but you did not seen!
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Tankiscool wrote: »
I seen it all !0 -
"I've made a complete 360°"
So....you are in the exact same place you started? One would think, if one truly desired change, a 180° might be more beneficial.
Also...usta, hafta, kinda, sorta...4 -
Not much fun in helping oneself, anyway! I strongly advise against it!1 -
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Tankiscool wrote: »
You guys are funny! Glad there are still people that enjoy a good chuckle or a bad pun!2 -
Tankiscool wrote: »
You guys are funny! Glad there are still people that enjoy a good chuckle or a bad pun!
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