I've used this before but I hate cats. I think it's weird that they jump over food prep areas, and they do!
But to add to this, I don't like cat gifs, they are not cute to me at all. Ok maybe a itty bitty kitty but these fat cats with camera stares are not my thing at all. If you have a cat I don't hate you I just don't know why you want that thing.
It is possible to train cats :-) I've never had a cat that was allowed on food preparation areas.
I'm a cat lover, but I feel much the way you do about dogs. I'm not going to say anything about dogs that could be rude because I know people love dogs as much as I do cats, but I couldn't live with one.
I'm becoming very aware of this since L arrived. Her dad is scared of dogs. I'm not usually afraid of them unless they jump at me, but I was terrified of them when I was a child. I really don't want L to grow up scared of dogs but I don't know how to prevent it.
ETA: Just wanted to add that I definitely don't hate people who dislike cats or people who have dogs. We're all people and everyone is different.
The interweb must be quite an irritating place to be if you don't like cats, but it's worse for my friend who is afraid of cats.
Cat lover here, but I understand that some people just don't like them @hazeldublin. Although I will say that my cats do NOT jump on counters/food prep areas. We worked hard to train them, because it grosses me out too.
Kristykristyleelee I literally just spit out my coffee. You win UO today!
Trying to think of a UO. Will have to come back later
I saw a picture of someone's cat all in her freshly-washed baby laundry and I just got itchy. This person was super concerned over what detergent to use, but your cat can sit on the baby's clothes? Okay.
I'm so excited for the blizzard coming this weekend!!!!!!
Eta - def a UO with people in philly
BLIZZARD BLIZZARD BLIZZARD!!!!!!!! I'm also super excited except our power kept flickering last night. Dnw to lose power for extended period of time during a blizzard with a baby.
And +whatever to serious lol at your other O,U. Owen thought my laughter was hysterical and joined in.
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Jan 21, 2016 8:57:10 GMT -5
I don't think it's necessary to live with someone before you get married. I see the benefits, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's a big deal if you don't.
DH and I even bought our house (together) before we were married but I didn't move in until after the wedding. AND he'd never lived on his own to boot. The horror;)
Post by griffindor24 on Jan 21, 2016 9:09:51 GMT -5
I'm really not sure if this is an UO but it seems to be with some people I know. I prefer to use essential oils over store bought medicines for me and my kids. I definitely think there are instances where medicine is necessary but for small things like pain relief, headaches, stomach bugs, small scrapes and cuts I much prefer the natural remedy. My husband thinks I'm a quack and refuses to use them.
Post by griffindor24 on Jan 21, 2016 9:11:42 GMT -5
Also, apparently another UO is that I love dogs and cats equally. We had a menagerie growing up and I just love animals in general. Except snakes. They can go extinct for all I care.
I don't think it's necessary to live with someone before you get married. I see the benefits, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's a big deal if you don't.
DH and I even bought our house (together) before we were married but I didn't move in until after the wedding. AND he'd never lived on his own to boot. The horror;)
Personally, I would have never married DH without living with him first. I like knowing what I'm getting myself into as much as possible, though - I over-prepare for all life situations.
I guess my spin on this is that I think everyone should also live on their own for some period of time. I LOVED living on my own, and honestly sometimes I miss it (which is when I normally try to get DH to to go out for a boys night). H never lived on his own - he didn't do college in the traditional sense, so he wound up living with his mom until he moved in with me, and I think had he had some time on his own, it would have benefited him.
I don't think it's necessary to live with someone before you get married. I see the benefits, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's a big deal if you don't.
DH and I even bought our house (together) before we were married but I didn't move in until after the wedding. AND he'd never lived on his own to boot. The horror;)
I think living together really makes you see the best and worst of people. I think it's kind of risky to get married without fully knowing the other person inside out. But I never really thought about it before so to each their own I guess.
I don't think you have to live with someone to know them inside out. Obviously living together lets you know someone on a different level, but so does marriage. Both are a "leap of faith" to me, so I didn't see the big deal about waiting to move in together. TETO
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Jan 21, 2016 9:37:37 GMT -5
jillywilly I absolutely agree that you should live together before getting married if it's something you feel you need to do. You are the expert on YOU so if it makes you more comfortable/reassures you then more power to you!
But I do disagree that you "HAVE" to live on your own at some point. If we lived by that way of thinking, everyone would have to do everything because someone else did it and "it was amazing".
To me, everyone is their own person and has their own set of circumstances and thoughts. That's what influences our choices and makes us unique!
I don't think it's necessary to live with someone before you get married. I see the benefits, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's a big deal if you don't.
DH and I even bought our house (together) before we were married but I didn't move in until after the wedding. AND he'd never lived on his own to boot. The horror;)
Personally, I would have never married DH without living with him first. I like knowing what I'm getting myself into as much as possible, though - I over-prepare for all life situations.
I guess my spin on this is that I think everyone should also live on their own for some period of time. I LOVED living on my own, and honestly sometimes I miss it (which is when I normally try to get DH to to go out for a boys night). H never lived on his own - he didn't do college in the traditional sense, so he wound up living with his mom until he moved in with me, and I think had he had some time on his own, it would have benefited him.
I probably wouldn't have married DH if I had lived with him first. Lol. But he's adjusted quite well!
I'm really not sure if this is an UO but it seems to be with some people I know. I prefer to use essential oils over store bought medicines for me and my kids. I definitely think there are instances where medicine is necessary but for small things like pain relief, headaches, stomach bugs, small scrapes and cuts I much prefer the natural remedy. My husband thinks I'm a quack and refuses to use them.
Add me to the list your H is on. The OTC stuff is more thoroughly tested, and I know too many people that have ended up with rashes and headaches from "natural" remedies.
I'm really not sure if this is an UO but it seems to be with some people I know. I prefer to use essential oils over store bought medicines for me and my kids. I definitely think there are instances where medicine is necessary but for small things like pain relief, headaches, stomach bugs, small scrapes and cuts I much prefer the natural remedy. My husband thinks I'm a quack and refuses to use them.
Add me to the list your H is on. The OTC stuff is more thoroughly tested, and I know too many people that have ended up with rashes and headaches from "natural" remedies.
I only use the highest quality, properly dilute them, and test spot them before using. I also follow a chart on age appropriate oils to use for the kids and never ingest them. Dang they work though! I get terrible stomach bugs and some peppermint oil on my belly every hour helped with the discomfort and diffusing Thieves I'm convinced helped it go away faster. I just look at it as natural things were all they had years ago so for minor stuff why put synthetic things in my body? Again though, there are many times for modern meds. Disclaimer: I DO vaccinate my kids. I'm not that crazy.
I'm really not sure if this is an UO but it seems to be with some people I know. I prefer to use essential oils over store bought medicines for me and my kids. I definitely think there are instances where medicine is necessary but for small things like pain relief, headaches, stomach bugs, small scrapes and cuts I much prefer the natural remedy. My husband thinks I'm a quack and refuses to use them.
Add me to the list your H is on. The OTC stuff is more thoroughly tested, and I know too many people that have ended up with rashes and headaches from "natural" remedies.
This reminds me of a few halloweens ago my friend and I were tired so we went to this 'natural' remedies bar inside of a health food store. The guy gave us a tonic that he calls 'liquid ant'. To this day I think I might have drank liquid ants from a blender.
I felt completely anxious and cracked out and it made me not sleep at all. I just don't mess with natural elixir's unless I really know what they are.
Add me to the list your H is on. The OTC stuff is more thoroughly tested, and I know too many people that have ended up with rashes and headaches from "natural" remedies.
This reminds me of a few halloweens ago my friend and I were tired so we went to this 'natural' remedies bar inside of a health food store. The guy gave us a tonic that he calls 'liquid ant'. To this day I think I might have drank liquid ants from a blender.
I felt completely anxious and cracked out and it made me not sleep at all. I just don't mess with natural elixir's unless I really know what they are.
Oh my gosh, I'm sorry but that has me cracking up. I have never heard of liquid ant.
I just look at it as natural things were all they had years ago so for minor stuff why put synthetic things in my body?
OK, but people used to die a lot younger though, no?
I get not using medicines for every little thing, and yes, herbs do have certain medicinal properties as discovered by our ancestors but I just don't put great stock in using essential oils instead.
Very true, but again, I only use them with small things. I would never use them in serious situations, only for colds, headaches, calming purposes, and other common things. I also diffuse them (lavender blends usually) instead of using candles. Wow, I DID come up with and UO!
I saw a picture of someone's cat all in her freshly-washed baby laundry and I just got itchy. This person was super concerned over what detergent to use, but your cat can sit on the baby's clothes? Okay.
DNW cat butt on clean clothes.
I'm picturing your same sentiment being applied to men here too and the image is cracking me up.
When I hear "highest quality EO" I immediately think MLM scheme and I shut down.
I do think peppermint oil helps my headaches, but I bought it from a natural products store in Savannah. I also combine it with Tylenol.
I should have said ones that are therapeutic grade and not just aromatheraputic. I also use brands that are more common/tried and true. I don't just go on amazon and buy the first oil that I find. Usually I get them from the natural food store in our town instead of getting them from websites because its a small family owned business.
I don't think it's necessary to live with someone before you get married. I see the benefits, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's a big deal if you don't.
DH and I even bought our house (together) before we were married but I didn't move in until after the wedding. AND he'd never lived on his own to boot. The horror;)
H and I didn't move in together until after we got married. He stayed over at my mom's house (I moved back home after college cause my mom is my bff and hello, money savings) pretty much all of the time, but I was adamant that I didn't want to live together until we were married. The plan was to have our house before we got married and he'd live there, but we bought a short sale and it took a few months. He had never lived on his own before either.
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