UO-Thursday!

abunai523 · February 2014

Luckynumbers81 said:

I think I read all of the UOs and didn't see this one:
I think the Winter Olympics are SO boring especially when compared to Summer Olympics. How many variations of skiing and shooting can you watch before falling asleep? I do like some events, but not nearly as many as the Summer Olympics.

I'm the exact opposite, I am obsessed with the Olympics in general, but especially the Winter Games. Why? Seriously, I have no idea... but whatever, I enjoy it.

RainingSunshine · February 2014

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

kmawb · February 2014

Luckynumbers81 said:

I think I read all of the UOs and didn't see this one:
I think the Winter Olympics are SO boring especially when compared to Summer Olympics. How many variations of skiing and shooting can you watch before falling asleep? I do like some events, but not nearly as many as the Summer Olympics.

I have to disagree with you on this one @Luckynumbers81.

Hockey, figure skating, curling, bobsleigh/luge/skeleton, short and long track speedskating, snowboarding... there's alot more to the winter olympics than just skiing & shooting. Yes, it's true the summer olympics have a lot more events/variety of events but maybe check out some of the winter events that aren't skiing/shooting, they are awesome sports!

iris427 · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

My girl will a get teal, green, orange and white nursery. As will my boy :-) whoever comes out is getting the room I have fallen in love with. Bright colors and lots of fun. My UO: First, this is not a blanket statement for all women, this is based on my peer group/family/friends. The women who end up pregnant by accident (whether wanted eventually or not) are the complainers. They complain about pregnancy. They complain about symptoms. They complain about their doctors, hospital experience, newborns, no sleep, baby colds, etc etc etc. These are not all women who are normally drama queens and I am not implying that they do not love their children. But I hide these fools on FB because they drive me insane. On the other hand, the planned pregnancies, those that come after infertility or m/c or long planning periods are just surrounded by less complaining. Even if the women have it rough, they just complain less. Even if there is something to complain about, there is a positive spin put with it. This is who I strive to be. Yes, I am a bloated, constipated, pukey mess today, but I'm pregnant! I don't expect to feel better than I do, so I'm ok feeling like crap. And I love exclamation points! :-)

Well, yeah. I feel like you're basically saying women who wanted to be pregnant enjoy the experience more than women who didn't, and that seems logical. It can be a lot easier emotionally to tolerate all the fun side effects of pregnancy when you planned for the baby. When you're blindsided by a pregnancy you didn't expect or want, you may have less emotional reserve for all of its downsides, especially if it is also causing stress in your finances, job, relationships, mental or physical health etc.--all things that can easily happen with an unplanned pregnancy.

hgtvmom · February 2014

RainingSunshine said:
This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite.

But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out.

And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue.

Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

ghostof5letters · February 2014

iris427 said:

pfeilele said:

I dislike when little girls wear 4 shades of pink or purple. There are other things they can wear, so a suit of pink is NOT necessary.

My daughter dresses herself. She thinks a suit of pink is TOTALLY necessary. Bonus points if it has sparkles.

I love letting my daughter dress herself. She gets so proud when everyone comments on her outfit selections. The bigger the hot mess the better. She'll only be 2 once.

ghostof5letters · February 2014

BPaws said:

See.... There is a huge difference between those who OWN the fact that crap food is amazing and those who legitimately blame the baby. Eat junk food- be proud- but don't blame the fetus! Now excuse me while I go cry into my carrot sticks that are clearly NOT white chocolate and raspberry gelato.

Are you calling my Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich (no tomato, add pickle) crap?

Those are fighting words.

Skeemer · February 2014

RainingSunshine said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

You must know my sibling who carts the obnoxious barking dog everywhere. It's not the dogs fault it doesn't do well with separation but it also doesn't mean the dog gets to travel everywhere with you. Also, it's not my responsibilty to socialize my child with your dog so the dog feels better about being around kids. I like my child's face & if your dog wants to claw/scratch/bite it off then find another willing parent that will let you experiment.

RainingSunshine · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way, which it probably did. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog everywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.

RainingSunshine · February 2014

Skeemer said:

RainingSunshine said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

You must know my sibling who carts the obnoxious barking dog everywhere. It's not the dogs fault it doesn't do well with separation but it also doesn't mean the dog gets to travel everywhere with you. Also, it's not my responsibilty to socialize my child with your dog so the dog feels better about being around kids. I like my child's face & if your dog wants to claw/scratch/bite it off then find another willing parent that will let you experiment.

I know a surprising amount of people who seem to think you owe it to them to socialize with their dogs. It's kind of weird to be honest.

cuntasaurusrex · February 2014

Skeemer said:

RainingSunshine said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

You must know my sibling who carts the obnoxious barking dog everywhere. It's not the dogs fault it doesn't do well with separation but it also doesn't mean the dog gets to travel everywhere with you. Also, it's not my responsibilty to socialize my child with your dog so the dog feels better about being around kids. I like my child's face & if your dog wants to claw/scratch/bite it off then find another willing parent that will let you experiment.

How about those who compare their dogs to your children? I have a friend that's getting a new puppy in June/July and she keeps talking about how our "kids will be babies together". And posts on FB "Who needs kids?! My dogs wake me up at 4am to feed them!"

I want to punch her in the fucking mouth. But this is also the friend that keeps telling me she hopes the baby doesn't change our friendship and that she's mourning that I'm pregnant.

RainingSunshine · February 2014

aliletz said:

Skeemer said:

RainingSunshine said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.

You must know my sibling who carts the obnoxious barking dog everywhere. It's not the dogs fault it doesn't do well with separation but it also doesn't mean the dog gets to travel everywhere with you. Also, it's not my responsibilty to socialize my child with your dog so the dog feels better about being around kids. I like my child's face & if your dog wants to claw/scratch/bite it off then find another willing parent that will let you experiment.

How about those who compare their dogs to your children? I have a friend that's getting a new puppy in June/July and she keeps talking about how our "kids will be babies together". And posts on FB "Who needs kids?! My dogs wake me up at 4am to feed them!"

I want to punch her in the fucking mouth. But this is also the friend that keeps telling me she hopes the baby doesn't change our friendship and that she's mourning that I'm pregnant.

Wow. That's something else right there.

jnnfrrose6 · February 2014

AutumnBonfire said:
DH wants DS to play football because he did. I can't think of anything more horrible than football. I think it is the most boring thing on earth. Plus, and I'm basing this opinion solely on my high school experience, football players are obnoxious as are their mothers.

Haven't read through all 6 pages yet, but wanted to chime in on this. DH played football growing up, through college, and even a season semi-pro and as much as he (and I) enjoy the game, neither of us wants DS playing. There is just way to much evidence about the trauma from head injuries in that sport to let DS go through that. We're hoping to push him towards Lax.

Katieryan13 · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

I'm a dog lover and do refer to my dogs as my "babies". I would never just bring my dogs over to someones house without asking. That's just rude. But totally agree if you are coming over to my house my dogs will not get put away, unless it is a special circumstance.

hgtvmom · February 2014

RainingSunshine said:

Pup4gdb said:

RainingSunshine said:
This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite.

But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out.

And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue.

Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.

The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved).

But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason.

People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

katnipeverclean · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.
The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved). But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason. People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

I know exactly what you mean. I just can't be friends with non-dog people. At least not the drop by and let's have a chat really good intimate friends. Love me, love my dog (s) all four of them.

alyssa719 · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

Pup4gdb said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.
The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved). But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason. People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

I take my dog to Lowe's. She's pretty well behaved and learns more skills by being in those situations (it was recommended to do this by her trainer). She's working on her skills to be a GCG and Therapy dog now that she's old enough and it's the easiest way to get the practice without having to have a party at my house all the time (not that I don't love a good party).

I have a friend who puts her dog "away" when people come to visit and he's *not* good with people/dogs... to the point where my friend doesn't understand how we don't worry about taking our dog in public without her going ape shit. Well, because we've exposed her since she was 10 weeks old. We do block off the family room/back yard if we're having a large party where some people don't like dogs, some people do... we also don't take her to houses unless she's invited.

Soo.. my UO, I'm a total voyeur these days in all things baby... like, I love knowing people's intended names and tend to be to open in opinions about them (I know it's bad but it's like, I can't stop myself, and I really am sorry @jcmb09 since you were the last victim). I do it more as like, when people are saying "this or that" and I'm like, "THIS!" and don't mean to but realize that some people may take offense to it... but I also love hearing all the different names and get so excited about all the babies (I sound like a creepster right now). I think that counts as a UO, right?

Also, I love oreos, love alfredo sauce, spicy chicken sandwiches, etc. I also try to see just how much people will let me "blame" on pregnancy because it's terrifying.. "oh, I shouldn't be grocery shopping alone because I'm pregnant" and people actually (with serious faces) AGREE WITH ME!! who the hell seriously does that?! I thought it was just the snarky kind of agreement, but I promise you it's not. I've also learned I shouldn't go on step stools/ladders, pick anything up over 35lbs, paint, or probably drive more than an hour from home without supervision. I'm still waiting for my bubble to be delivered.

V1981 · February 2014

I can't stand that my soon to be 4 year old still calls me into the bathroom just to "take a look at the poop". Sick!

I'm tired of hearing about the color, if it's a floater, or the size. Plus occasionally, I'll get a bent over cheek spread to make sure he got it all. Oh boys....

RainingSunshine · February 2014

Pup4gdb said:

Pup4gdb said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.
The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved). But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason. People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

******* Right you would be someone who has to have your dog, as I stated as one of the options. there are a lot of people who just tend to bring their dogs as well. It doesn't matter if your dog sat perfectly still, I'm allergic, him being in my home would affect my health. Same reason I don't frequent peoples homes with dogs. thats the dogs home, they will be wherever they are comfortable. it shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand on either side. Thankfully most of my friends with dogs are willing to understand that I'm allergic and don't expect me to be in close confines with their dog. There are just a lot of people who think their dogs should be welcome where they are and that's simply not always the case.

cuntasaurusrex · February 2014

V1981 said:

I can't stand that my soon to be 4 year old still calls me into the bathroom just to "take a look at the poop". Sick! I'm tired of hearing about the color, if it's a floater, or the size. Plus occasionally, I'll get a bent over cheek spread to make sure he got it all. Oh boys....

And now I'm back to WHAT THE FUCK DID I GET MYSELF INTO?!

1982Babies · February 2014

BPaws said:

Also- now this doesn't apply to everyone. I think women HUGELY overplay the roll of cravings in pregnancy. Yes, pregnancy cravings serve a purpose. But, I think a lot of the time a large percentage of these cravings are completely made up and someone just wants ice cream or cookies. There's nothing wrong with wanting ice cream and cookies, but don't automatically blame it on the pregnancy. I also hate when they pull the "I couldn't help eating 50 cheeseburgers, I was craving them. The baby made me". No. No the baby did not make you eat 50 cheeseburgers. It's ok to say no.

I haven't gotten far enough to decide if cravings are a real thing or not, but I've been limiting myself to trips for fast food and I rarely have ice cream in the house. So yeah, not blaming the kid, but when I do eat, I eat a lot. Hunger, man. Baby hungry.

V1981 · February 2014

aliletz said:

V1981 said:

I can't stand that my soon to be 4 year old still calls me into the bathroom just to "take a look at the poop". Sick!

I'm tired of hearing about the color, if it's a floater, or the size. Plus occasionally, I'll get a bent over cheek spread to make sure he got it all. Oh boys....

And now I'm back to WHAT THE FUCK DID I GET MYSELF INTO?!

It's those penises. Nothing but trouble. Being a mama's boy slightly makes up for it and I kind of like his dimples. Other then that, he's a lot of dirt and bruises - typed while he's jumping off the top of my couch.

eortman · February 2014

I think cravings are a real thing. At least to an extent. I am not a vegetarian, but in my non-pregnant life, I would eat meat maybe once a week. Now, I am really craving meat and eating some form almost every day, if not twice a day. It's not an excuse for me, because I have never even really liked meat before and now I really feel a "need" like craving for it. I attribute it to needing more iron and protein.

runrinserepeat · February 2014

RainingSunshine said:

Pup4gdb said:

Pup4gdb said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.
The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved). But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason. People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

******* Right you would be someone who has to have your dog, as I stated as one of the options. there are a lot of people who just tend to bring their dogs as well. It doesn't matter if your dog sat perfectly still, I'm allergic, him being in my home would affect my health. Same reason I don't frequent peoples homes with dogs. thats the dogs home, they will be wherever they are comfortable. it shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand on either side. Thankfully most of my friends with dogs are willing to understand that I'm allergic and don't expect me to be in close confines with their dog. There are just a lot of people who think their dogs should be welcome where they are and that's simply not always the case.

What about my dog? He's hypoallergenic. He's also a little shithead so you might have other objections to him (mostly that he would love you so much from the moment he met you that he wouldn't be able to contain his excitement and you probably wouldn't appreciate his enthusiasm), but you wouldn't be able to claim your health.

RainingSunshine · February 2014

kleMcK said:

RainingSunshine said:

Pup4gdb said:

Pup4gdb said:

This is unpopular, because so many people love their dogs and treat them like family. Problem is some of these people seem to think that others have to treat their dog like family too, and then get all butthurt when the reality that the dog is not welcome comes crashing down. Look, it's not hard to ask if your dog is welcome in someone elses home. Don't just show up with your dog, or any pet for that matter, but it usually seems to be a dog, and then act put out that someone isn't thrilled you brought them. If someone is allergic, or just flat out doesn't like dogs, you are now being incredibly rude, by assuming they would be willing to be uncomfortable in their own home just to accommodate your dog. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who seem to think that their dog should be welcome everywhere they are/go. No one has to like your pet but you, that shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand.
I get this, despite being a dog lover. I don't even take my service dog to someone's house unless they are invited. I generally don't even ask, I wait for the invite. But, the flip side is this: if my dog isn't welcome, I am less likely to visit. If I am traveling somewhere my dog isn't welcome, it means arranging sitters or boarding and I don't always have that option. If you want me to stop by after work, I'm not leaving my dog in the car to come in for an extended visit (all 3 of our dogs go to work with us). You will get maybe 10-15 minutes of my time. Less if it is too hot or too cold out. And the same courtesy is expected at my house - my dogs are well behaved and to will live up to my expectations when company is over. But, don't come over and expect me (or ask me) to put my dogs "away." There is no "away" in my house. This is their house and no part of it is off limits to them. If they are causing an issue, they will be contained, but you not liking my dog is not the dog causing an issue. Allergies are a different story to some extent. But, as I have a choice about coming to your house, knowing your preferences, you have the same choice about my house.

To be perfectly honest, I don't invite people like you around much anyway. I don't mean that to be rude, and I apologize if it came off that way. What I mean is, if I know for a fact you're someone who has to or tends to bring your dog anywhere, I don't invite you over in the first place to save this from happening. I would rather meet you somewhere else. I happen to be allergic to dogs, but I do agree not to go to someone's house and ask them to put their pets up, that's just as rude.
The dog that comes to work with me is a service dog, so I don't "tend" to take my dog everywhere, I DO. But my dog has a purpose. The entitlement people feel to take their pet dogs out in public to stores or where ever probably bugs me more than it does you. It interrupts the service work my dog is doing (as most non-service dogs out in public are not well behaved). But I agree - I tend to not have friends like you in my life. I'm a dog person. I'm a dog trainer. That's who I am. We gravitate towards like-minded people. I can pick out 2 people in my every day life who do not welcome my dog in to their home. That's fine. They are people I choose to socialize with in public, where they have no ground to ask me to not have my service dog with me. They are not my "inner circle" simply because non dog people can't "get" who I am. That's fine, there are lots of different types of people in the world for a reason. People in my world don't "owe" it to me to socialize with my dogs. But, if you are in my home, they will be there. And they love people, so they are going to come say hi. They don't jump, they don't bark, but they may bring your their favorite toy to admire. They like you enough to share with you. And, if my dog is at your house, it would be on a leash, attached to me and "working" rather than running around like you are picturing him doing.

******* Right you would be someone who has to have your dog, as I stated as one of the options. there are a lot of people who just tend to bring their dogs as well. It doesn't matter if your dog sat perfectly still, I'm allergic, him being in my home would affect my health. Same reason I don't frequent peoples homes with dogs. thats the dogs home, they will be wherever they are comfortable. it shouldn't be such a hard concept to understand on either side. Thankfully most of my friends with dogs are willing to understand that I'm allergic and don't expect me to be in close confines with their dog. There are just a lot of people who think their dogs should be welcome where they are and that's simply not always the case.

What about my dog? He's hypoallergenic. He's also a little shithead so you might have other objections to him (mostly that he would love you so much from the moment he met you that he wouldn't be able to contain his excitement and you probably wouldn't appreciate his enthusiasm), but you wouldn't be able to claim your health.

I knew it would be unpopular lol. The point is, unless I invite your dog, they aren't welcome in my home. that shouldn't be a hard concept to grasp. If your dog happens to be hypoallergenic I'd consider meeting them.

emineminem · February 2014

Ermagerd WHERE IS A WENDY'S RIGHT NOW MAYO PICKLES SPICY CHICKEN FROSTY AHHHHHH.

Sorry, that was the baby talking. It gets these crazy cravings, you see.

hgtvmom · February 2014

@rainingsunshine I actually don't think it's that unpopular and didn't disagree with you. You come to my house, you respect my rules and vice versa. I don't think that's unpopular at all. But, in my life, when I have come across people with your opinion, they think they have the right to dictate what happens at my house with my dogs when they visit.

Not saying YOU do, but that is frequently the mentality of people who don't want my dog in their home.

runrinserepeat · February 2014

The only place my dog goes is to my parents or to the dog sitter's. I don't bring him along when I visit friends. However, I do have friends who balk at the fact that Elmer greets them at the door, or that he's allowed on the furniture in my house. My house, my dog, my rules. Those friends don't visit very often, and frankly, I don't really care. I tend to like people a lot more when they give Elmer love the minute they walk through the door, because that's all the little guy wants in life anyways.

PenelopeSnuz77 · February 2014

I don't understand people that don't like dogs and consider it a character flaw. And I'm allergic. And my current dog is not a hypoallergenic breed. Dog people are the best.

Katieryan13 · February 2014

I don't understand people that don't like dogs and consider it a character flaw. And I'm allergic. And my current dog is not a hypoallergenic breed. Dog people are the best.

One of my (many) biggest fears is that my child will be allergic to my dogs.

PenelopeSnuz77 · February 2014

Katieryan13 said:

PenelopeSnuz77 said:
I don't understand people that don't like dogs and consider it a character flaw. And I'm allergic. And my current dog is not a hypoallergenic breed. Dog people are the best.

PenelopeSnuz77 said:
One of my (many) biggest fears is that my child will be allergic to my dogs.

My doctor said that because I grew up with dogs my body built up immunity to them. When I had an allergy test done, I reacted to the canine allergy the most.

The only time I am very bothered is when the person I am visiting does not clean his or her house.

Salsera29 · February 2014

SarahVol131 said:

Lola825 said:

Sorry about the huge jumble above, how do I add paragraphs now since the bump doesn't keep it once you post the comment? My UO: I really dislike all the "fashion/accessory" trends most women love. I will never own a Coach purse, wear Alex and Ani or Pandora bracelets (even if they are bought for me) and I don't care who you are heels that look like sneakers are not cool.

1) Love my coach purses. I buy them at the outlets and they last forever. I don't really think of coach as trendy either.
2) Sneaker heels are a thing? Who are these women and where are they? I must avoid them.

So, yeah...

Ylvelill · February 2014

dlsexton said:
Bruno Mars is meh

*gasp* so wrong!

emineminem · February 2014

I really hated dogs until I got my puppy last September. Now I don't know how I lived without one!

Also forgot to add that I love pesto Alfredo sauce but the regular kind is boring.

Eta: spellying.

cuntasaurusrex · February 2014

Salsera29 said:

SarahVol131 said:

Lola825 said:

Sorry about the huge jumble above, how do I add paragraphs now since the bump doesn't keep it once you post the comment? My UO: I really dislike all the "fashion/accessory" trends most women love. I will never own a Coach purse, wear Alex and Ani or Pandora bracelets (even if they are bought for me) and I don't care who you are heels that look like sneakers are not cool.

1) Love my coach purses. I buy them at the outlets and they last forever. I don't really think of coach as trendy either.
2) Sneaker heels are a thing? Who are these women and where are they? I must avoid them.

So, yeah...

*side eye*

Teachermom09 · February 2014

Jesse835235 said:

beff12 said:

I'm all for letting kids try whatever extracurricular activities they are interested in, be it dance, sports, music, a club, whatever. However, I think some parents are too free with letting their children explore as they let them do all of these things at the same time. We have close friends that don't limit their children's extracurricular activities at all - dance on Monday, basketball on Tuesday, church on Wednesday, swimming on Thursday...not even kidding. I taught their daughter last year and she had something every day of the week...would you like to guess what her grades were like? And when I sent home a failed test to allow her to make corrections for extra credit, do you think I got the test back? Not once. Like I said, our kids will be allowed to experiment around until they find their place...but all at once? I think that's too much for a youngster!

It may be too much for some, but not all. If the child enjoys the activities and they are able to keep up with school, I think it's fine. Everyone's different. Growing up, I was always in a million different things and it definitely helped me be disciplined with my time. By the time I got to high school, I had found the activities that I was passionate about that I would commit more time to.

ETA: Ditto on trade schools. Many jobs around here (power plant, welding, etc) that only require a two-year degree pay significantly more than your average bachelor's degree (except for engineering). The thing is, we need both white collar and blue collar workers in our society. Why not encourage kids to explore their niche without burdening themselves with student loan debt first.

THIS!

My brother has a two year technical degree and less then half the amount of student loans I have. Add to that he makes almost twice what I do! Screw a 4 year degree. Choose something you love and fun the path to get there. College or not

cookieinva · February 2014

@Salsera29 - so do you wear the sneaker heels while carrying the Coach bag?

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Salsera29 · February 2014

@aliletz that's ok. Sometimes I'm a trend whore, I own it.

@cookieinva... I'm sure I have at some point since...um...all most of my purses are Coach.

sxymamakat · February 2014

My UO is a rather personal one with a loss mentioned... it drives me batshit when people refer to pregnant women as "mom-to-be" (which is, I suppose, a true enough statement) but then can callously disregard her after a loss as not a mom. I haven't yet been fortunate enough to get to raise a child on this earth, but after a loss nearly ten years ago, well, tell me to my face that I'm not as much my little girl's mom as the lady with the toddler on her lap. Changing diapers doesn't make you a mom. Paying for toys doesn't make you a mom. Loving that little life you've created with all your heart and wishing nothing but the best for them makes you a mom. I lost my daughter before I even got to meet her, but I AM HER MOTHER. I have yet to meet the sweet baby I'm carrying now, but I am his or her MOM. Now. Not in July. NOW.

Rant over.

Edited for evil grammar.

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