Description : Have you ever had a friend-ish person hit on you, even when they know you are married? What do you do?
Last Answer : answer:Just tell her you'll give her the D one time and one time only, as long as she doesn't say anything lol. Just kidding, but make sure you tell your wife so she knows you have an aggressive admirer ... to the fact that it's not a big deal, but you would appreciate it if she backed off a little.
Description : Are parents killing their children & or themselves along with them, more than ever before?
Last Answer : I really don’t know but I think instant media brings these things to light more where as in the past it may have been kept quiet.
Description : Have you ever followed your parents dreams ?
Last Answer : Please be more specific.
Description : How does your family deal with aging parents?
Last Answer : If your Q is the one in red, at the top, my answer is: pretty poorly. I moved closer to mine to help, and did a lot before my dad passed. My two older sisters, who live ... most comprehensive senior center near you, they can probably steer you towards advice and resources. Good luck with this!
Description : They are not your parents, what do you do?
Last Answer : My first reaction was, “Yippee!” But then I would start searching for answers.
Description : How do full time working parents take their kids to and from school?
Last Answer : answer:I don't know about the USA but here in the UK, schools often have before and after school care clubs. My daughter goes to one from 7.45am in the mornings and until 6pm in the evenings. ... up. Lots of people (mainly the women) also work part time so that they can look after their children.
Description : My husband does not defend me when his parents disrespect me behind my back , what should I do ?
Last Answer : answer:I literally live with a woman who thinks I am the actual spawn of Satan, who honestly believes I'm trying to slowly starve my dog to death (because I monitor the amount he eats, due to his breed) ... to talk to me the way she does without saying anything, I'd punch him in the dick. Honestly.
Description : Supposing you could choose the family you were going to be born into, let's say you knew the circumstances you would be entering just before you came into this world. Would you choose the same parents again?
Last Answer : No. Baby boomers are the worst.
Description : Do you enjoy helping your parents or spouse with the little things they can't do?
Last Answer : Well my parents are both dead and I no longer have a spouse, but I love to help others whenever possible. I just helped a friend plant her 1st little vegetable garden, tomatos, squash, cucumbers, ... a gardening type and was completely clueless. Things have grown like crazy the last few weeks. :-)
Description : What did your parents often fight about when you were a teen?
Last Answer : Everything. Mom didn’t care much for being a punching bag.
Description : How can I deal with my parents insulting me because I am asocial?
Last Answer : Being an introvert is 100% normal. (70% of the time I'd rather be alone so I feel you there) This sounds like my post high school college years. FYI all of my high school friends who ... to mess with and simply talking with someone can make you feel much better. Positive thoughts headed your way!
Description : Okay, long, possibly complicated question about independence issues w/ desi ('Indian') parents.
Last Answer : answer:You're at the age where you need to assert your independence, which is natural. From what I know of Indian family structures, you are supposed to obey your parents and have been raised ... sometimes make it difficult, but the couples I know who worked out are extremely close and happy.
Description : Am I a bad person if lose more respect for my parents every single day?
Last Answer : Do you feel like a bad person if you lose respect for them? If you feel guilty, perhaps you should write down the things that bother you about them and discuss some of these things ... not being met. When expectations are challenged, frustration is usually the first emotion that is triggered.
Description : Do you think it's crazy when parents don't feed their child dinner as a form of punishment?
Last Answer : If done regularly, it can be considered child abuse. I can’t imagine using that form of punishment.
Description : Did your parents see all of your body lately?
Last Answer : Negative. I walk around the house in boxers all the time but they havent seen me nekid since I was a kid.
Description : Do kids really need both parents' families to be their "family"?
Last Answer : No, they don’t. Sadly, they might like the baby more than you. Grandparents go all gooey for that kind of thing and can simultaneously hate the person who brought the baby into the world. People are all kinds of twisted.
Description : Aging Orphans: feeling a little bit alone in the world with both parents gone no matter how old you are?
Last Answer : I ache for their advice.
Description : Not being close to your parents, your fault or theirs?
Last Answer : The personalities of the people involved (as described by genetics).
Description : What subjects do you not talk to your parents or some other very close family members about?
Last Answer : My thoughts. All the sicks things in my head.
Description : How do I convince my parents to let me live with a friend, at least for a while?
Last Answer : You’re still young right now so legally if you were to go to a friends; she has the right to bring you back home. Try talkin to them. Do you have any older siblings?
Description : How old is too old in a child for parents to walk around in underwear?
Last Answer : I don’t see any problem with that. My young children have seen me and their mother naked. We go swimming naked in a lake every summer, all four of us. And we regularly soak in a hot tub naked too. To be seen in underwear then is, for me, totally harmless.
Description : Are your parents rich or poor?
Last Answer : answer:I grew up “poor.” But everyone in the neighborhood thought we were rich. It’s not what you have that proves your “wealth” but how you use what is available. I would of had it no other way. Both my parents, without education and getting a very late start in life are retired and comfortable.
Description : Any adult children of divorced parents?
Last Answer : My mother divorced her second husband when I was in my teens. They are still friends, but we all learned that some people were never meant to be more than that.
Description : Did you live up to your parents expectations?
Last Answer : No, I didn’t.
Description : Just why is it that parents always have to invade the life of their children?
Last Answer : How did she invade your life, when you were the one telling her you wanted to break up with your girlfriend? How is she invading your life otherwise?
Description : What's your view on kids calling their parents by their first name rather then Mom or Dad?
Last Answer : My oldest boy always called me by my name, not “dad.” Other people thought it was strange. But, it never bothered me.
Description : How do you deal with Strict Parents?
Last Answer : Mine are like this, and they don’t have a reason to, they just do. I just listen to them at times, sometimes I don’t and I get grounded. 9:30?? Woah!
Description : My brother is planning a party while my parents are away, what do i do?
Last Answer : Nah, everyone one does that.
Description : Did you get any traits from your grandparents that skipped over your parents?
Last Answer : Looks. I look exactly like my maternal grandfather (but nothing like either of my parents).
Description : If one of your parents stopped talking to you and then tried to start again, would you talk to them?
Last Answer : He’s your father and always will be. Talk to him.
Description : My parents think I'm on drugs, what do I do?
Last Answer : How did you get on Ask-public?
Description : Uh-oh. She's got 3 graduation tickets, but 4 parents. Now what?
Last Answer : answer:get it fixed, get in contact with the organization, get the extra ticket, they’ll understand problems are only there if you want them to be
Description : Have you ever had family dump something on you that you want no part of?
Last Answer : My cousins are wanting to have a reunion in June but it's falling on me to.pull it together evidently. I'm trying hard to figure it out but my sister's aren't wanting any part of it, and ... never have another chance. But it interferes with my chill out with a beer in front of the tube activities.
Description : Have you ever been embarrassed by your relatives in public?
Last Answer : Was there other fruits available ?? I can actually see both sides of your argument on this, and would be horribly embarrassed if there was that same fruit available , but if not can sorts see where your uncle was coming from as well.
Description : Has anyone here ever completely ruined their Thanksgiving turkey dinner?
Last Answer : Sorry about that, my father always loved to put on huge dinners and once in awhile a dish would get ruined but never the whole meal.
Description : Ever had to walk away from a parent or sibling because of their behaviour?
Last Answer : I will be following this @JackofHearts, as I have some serious long-term issues with a family member. Thanks for asking. GQ. Sorry I can’t answer this, myself.
Description : Do you ever feel the obligation to remember?
Last Answer : Yeah I know this pressure to remember… I sometimes feel like I have to rember a special event, I feel like I have to remenber the pain of this time and it’s a good feeling if I remember… It’s weird
Description : Have you ever had to choose between spending an anniversary with a significant other or babysitting for family?
Last Answer : answer:What did you tell your brother? Did you already have plans with your boyfriend? These details are critical in helping you decide, in my opinion. Saturday is only one day away, so if you made a ... to either your boyfriend or your brother, it's kind of last minute to bow out at this time.
Description : Did you ever have a chance to confront your abuser (as an adult)
Last Answer : I agree that's the biggest load of crap I have ever heard. I would never abuse someone because I didn't feel loved . (I would never abuse anyone.) I think it was a power trip or he ... viewpoint. @Mama_Cakes I have nothing but admiration for you for being able to discuss this. You are a warrior.
Description : Gentlemen: Have you ever had a beef with your mother in law?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, but not a long term one, although it came close. Me ex MIL is a very need person but she expects everything to be brought to her. She just about refused to do physical therapy for hip replacements, ... nicely printed photo to my mom, and I get , oh thank you, Ann already sent it to me.
Description : Do you think that Scientists can ever help evil people?
Last Answer : The man in Colorado was probably mentally ill, and may have been helped by psychiatry if he had sought it out. The problem is that many people won't seek it out, and I don't think it's anyone's ... force them, unless it is very clear that they pose a danger to others. But many people hide it well.
Description : Does the passage of time ever overwhelm you?
Last Answer : answer:Oh, that has happened to me so much, I don't even notice it any more. Time is always flying by. Perhaps it comes with the territory of being 50 plus. Suddenly, lots of people you ... get through high school. Hopefully that will keep me young. I was out playing frizbee with my youngest today.
Description : Have you ever spent a major, family-oriented holiday alone?
Last Answer : I was home alone last Christmas Eve. There was a big mix up, and it just worked out that I was alone. I didn't really mind, I knew I would see everyone the next day. I might have deliberately chosen ... minute, all of the driving. I'm ready to start doing the holidays here, so I have less of that.
Description : Have you ever sent an embarrassing text message to someone by accident?
Last Answer : I was sending a very sexual message to my boyfriend and I accidentally sent it to my father. Now that, was very embarrassing.
Description : Whats the most embarrassing family moment you ever had?
Last Answer : answer:The most embarrassing moment for me was when I was 14 and I was going to the zoo for the first time with my adoptive family. My father went to the gift shop and came out with a ... was mentally challenged. It was funny, looking back on it; but at the time I was completely embarrassed.
Description : Should a couple ever "stay together for the kids"?
Last Answer : No. A bad relationship does more harm to the kids than the average divorce.
Description : Have you ever been betrayed by a family member, extended family or not?
Last Answer : Unknown to me, my brother put his name on my mother's bank accounts before she died (Dad was already dead) rendering all the money HIS when she passed and not inheritable. Relatives on my mother's side treat ... them. It's over 20 years so far. It WILL be forever. In fact, they could drop dead.
Description : Did you ever realize, when you became an adult, that the "love" you thought you were getting from your family when you were growing up was not love at all?
Last Answer : I think it's very true a lot of times because children's reality is what happens at home, and there's usually nothing to replace home. It's not until you get older and realize that other parents treat ... over. While this is not abuse per se, it does create a skewed environment to grow up in.
Description : Have you ever felt out of step with the world and what did you do to get yourself out of it?
Last Answer : i am sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she gets better and soon. Do you keep a diary? I feel like you would be one of those people who do. It always helps me to write down (and unload) my ... its hard at times. Don't forget, the Ask-publicers are here for you. Good luck and keep us posted :)
Description : Have you ever disowned a relative? Had a relative disown you?
Last Answer : No and no.