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Like them, love them, or hate them, in-laws are notorious for driving their relatives insane. Some even seem to make it their mission to consistently meddle in our marriages, offer fresh and uninvited perspectives, and never pass up an opportunity to remind us of just how wrong we are about basically anything in life. And often, these people will be in your life for a long time, whether you can stand the sight and sound of them or not.
Mothers-in-law particularly catch the heat (sometimes rightfully so!) from negative media tropes and cultural stereotypes about being judgy, overbearing, and quite frankly, horrible. However, the other part of the equation often gets overlooked. So how about we balance out the scales a bit?
Today, we're taking a deep dive into the world of fathers-in-law who left their relatives speechless by being their most infuriating, obnoxious, and annoying selves. We at Bored Panda compiled a list of times people called out their partner's dads for all the nonsensical things they've done, so pull your seat closer! Upvote the pics that angered you most, be sure to share your own unpleasant encounters below in the comments, and don’t miss the chat we had about in-law relationships with psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Wyatt Fisher.
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#1
The State Of The World
DEW 3 years ago
My sister moved to Florida so they wouldn't have to get the vaccine. I just got my flu shot and my 5th. covid vaccine! As for the masks I love them. I haven't been sick in 2yrs. I don't understand this coughing on people's food or their faces. When did that become a great thing to do? Because before covid if some one coughed on you or your food they would've been decked. I don't care if you wear a mask and I don't care if you don't get the vaccine. So do you.
Midnightoil 3 years ago
A few screws loose here! Why would they think moving to Florida would negate needing the vaccine?*! With an older population that cannot fight the disease as well as (some others)?? These people need some education. That said maybe they are just low on brain cells...
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xolitaire 3 years ago
Make a youtube video about vaccines, then show it to him, but hide that it was made by you. If he agrees with the video's information, tell him you made it.
Sherrie Griffith 3 years ago
Dr. Robert Malone developed the technology and he said it changes your DNA. He should know
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#2
Father-In-Law Doing Something Disgusting
XenoMurph 3 years ago
If he's doing that behind everyone's back, I would be doubtful about "wonderful grandfather to my child".
Dan Bexell 3 years ago
"He's otherwise a wonderful grandfather" at least as far as you know. However you had no idea he ate s**t either, until you saw him. What will you catch him doing next week, I wonder?
Billy Bob the 4th 3 years ago
WTF! You're 100% right, a normal person wouldn't do this. Seek help IMMEDIATELY. Dementia is unpredictable. Babies have DIED from guardians deciding it was normal to cut off their limbs. Do NOT ever leave your child alone with that person. This is DEFINITELY not something you can brush off or ignore!
KittyGotClaws 3 years ago
I don't know if I'd trust him...personally, i'd find someone else to watch him.
Mary Kelly 3 years ago
okay....if he is doing that, there are bigger problems no matter how nice he is being....some may be physical (e.g., pica related)...others may be mental....maybe he is no longer able to live alone...you need to share this information w/in the family ....or your husband needs to share this information with this family...and, who knows what else he is touching or eating...i would keep him from the grandkids until it is all worked out....good luck b/c nobody wants to hear that grandpa has started eating feces.
#3
My FIL (Who's Extremely Right) Strikes Again
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
I would use a different adjective, but ok lol...
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Mentally unstable on a table 3 years ago
But it does create an easier-to-see message for those with vision loss..
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DEW 3 years ago
Stop with the BS!! Trump and his entire family got the vaccine. Ivanka even did it on camera. Get it or don't get it. But respect my right to get the vaccine. If your correct all the people who had the vaccine will be dead. But if you don't get the vaccine you may be dead. So let's just respect each other's choices.
Seabeast 3 years ago
He made a half-hearted attempt to convince his cult member to get vaccinated and they booed him! The Trump of their imaginations has superceded real life Trump.
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Tamra 3 years ago
You can't have sensible conversations with people like this. It's quite sad. Trump's "greatest" achievement was sowing division and discord so deep, that I fear we'll never see the end of it.
Blaine's the Middle Name 3 years ago
If the whole world can't make peace with each other, how on earth would someone think the world leaders coordinated a virus? I just don't get the mentality of some US citizens and I live there!
It’s hardly surprising that in-law relationships can be complicated (to say the least!), as these people are usually thrust into your life without much thought or agreement on how things should be handled.
Of course, in some rare instances, the trope of in-law conflict may seem to be blown out of proportion. But the stereotypically bad relationships with their partner’s family are very real issues for some. After all, being forced into new family dynamics often creates relationships that are tense at best and toxic at worst.
Navigating through the complex dynamics of the bond we have with our fathers-in-law is a tricky matter of business, as there’s no guidebook or manual to tell us how everything is supposed to go. Some people are lucky enough to call them "dad." Others, as the examples in this compiled homage to the most irritating FILs out there show, would rather fake an emergency than spend one second alone in a room with them.
#4
Just My Racist FIL Being My Racist FIL. The Person Arguing Is Me, His Half-Mexican Descent Daughter-In-Law
Tina Hugh 3 years ago (edited)
Maybe the problem is with the “loud” part, not the Mexican part?
Anthony Ramirez 3 years ago
What. As opposed to the fireworks booming all around them?
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Brooklyn 3 years ago
I don't think he meant that it was bad because it was Mexican... I think it was more like it was super loud, and he probably thought it was invading, or something of the sort. He didn't say anything about mexican music being bad...
Anthony Ramirez 3 years ago
But since we don't know the decibel level. And since he called out the nationality of the music and didn't just, well say.... That music. By the same reckoning, he might be "dern dang upset that those people are disrespecting "merica!"
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#5
My Poor Father-In-Law Never Saw It Coming. Rest In Peace
#6
The Back Window Of My Father-In-Law's Van
Manomnomnom 3 years ago
That guy is definitely a major creep who I'm sure is hiding some sketchy stuff.
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 3 years ago
Yeah because a sense of humour that you personally find tasteless obviously means he's some sort of criminal or predator.
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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago (edited)
I agree. Probably the kind that likes to provoke a reaction (i can relate 😉). If he really was trying to hide something sketchy he certainly would not "advertise" it like this at least IMO
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Tamra 3 years ago
Interesting, all the divided opinions here. I'm wondering how many men find this funny vs. how many women. I'm betting most women don't think this is funny at all.
Okatango 3 years ago
Female, also found it funny...then I didn't...then I did... and so on. If he really were a nefarious man, he would never display this.
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TurquoiseTzarina 3 years ago
Extremely unfunny. Not comical, not humorous at all. Wasting the police's time, if they should pull this big dummy over.
Load More Replies... Balso Steele 3 years ago
Anyone with a sense of humor beyond knock-knock jokes & jokes from Reader's Digest.
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To gain more insight on the topic from an expert, we reached out to Dr. Wyatt Fisher, a licensed psychologist specializing in couples counseling in Boulder, CO. As Dr. Fisher provides relationship coach training and shares illuminating insights on his Relationships & Marriage podcast, he was more than happy to share his thoughts on the matter.
Dr. Fisher told Bored Panda there are many common complaints with FILs that can put a strain on the relationship and, consequently, your well-being. "Problems with fathers-in-law can range from not receiving their approval if you're a male to feeling like they are sexually inappropriate if you're a female," the psychologist explained.
#7
My Sister's Father-In-Law, Who Is A Very Conservative Trump Supporter, Was Not Happy That She Bought Her Son A Baby Doll For Christmas
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
My nephew has several baby dolls, and it's insanely adorable watching how tenderly he takes care of them. In fact I'm told when he was given his first one at the age of about two he instantly rushed over and hugged it! One reason why I keep saying he'll make an awesome big brother one day. <3
DEW 3 years ago
I wish more boys played with dolls. If you notice the high amount of child abuse or killing is generally young men. Girls are given dolls and they learn that you need to be gentle. These twenty something young dads get mad and don't know to put the baby safely down and go outside for a few minutes. No baby has ever died from crying.
Alison Hell 3 years ago
My son wanted a Baby Alive when he was about 4. I got him one for christmas. He played with it for awhile, then lost interest. As an adult, my son is the best dad..he changed diapers, did all the things moms do, is there for his kids always and has a beautiful wife. The doll...meh, just another toy when he was a kid.
Deborah Harris2 3 years ago
Did you mean Irma Gerd? The Canadian Drag Queen ❤️
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HangryHangryHippo 3 years ago
I will never understand that retrograde way of thinking... I'm F, and I LOVED to play with trains, Scalextric, building blocks, playing football with my cousins and even my grandparents didn't have a problem with that. For context, I'm an adult so I'm talking about +25 years ago. This man's attitude boggles my mind
Llama_flower93 3 years ago
Right! I played with Legos, hot wheels, and video games as a child and nobody batted an eye. But a boy picks up a Barbie and it's like they've touched something radioactive.
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Alison Hell 3 years ago
I have one of the boys...he is a great husband and father 😊
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Show Me A More Manly Thing Than My Father-In-Law Doing The Laundry. I'll Wait
Frances M 3 years ago
This is actually brilliant if what he is working with is so horrible and hard to shift that it would ruin the washing machine with one wash load. I once used a laundromat machine that some one before me had used with machine oil stained clothes and all my clothes (on the subsequent wash) got ruined and stank because the machine couldn’t handle the oil.
DEW 3 years ago
It looks like he works with grease or something. When we lived in our apartment and had just had our first baby the landlord would wash his clothes in the pay washer's and so did we. The grease and oil got all over our baby's clothes and ours. It would not come out. So this looks like he is doing the correct thing!
David 3 years ago
True story: I did that IRL in the milking parlor because I fell into (up to my neck) an underground manure tank. Literally every part of my body below my neck was coated like one of those chocolate covered ice cream bars. So yeah... hose. I milked cows for a while in my underwear. My mom was kind enough to drive some clean clothes to my work.
Jason 3 years ago
You are lucky you weren't hurt. I've read stories about people dying because of the gases rendering them unconscious then they drown!
Load More Replies... Headless Roach 3 years ago
*Tide innovation team calling an urgent meeting to discuss a new hose washing attachment*
Susan Reid Smith 3 years ago
Denims are work clothes and sometimes the work is dirty. Why not pre-wash them?
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#9
Got A New Couch Delivered Today. Father-In-Law Decided To Test It Out
R 3 years ago
Woooow that’s disrespectful! I don’t care if you are my partners parent. You are a guest in my house! I would have been so incredibly humiliated if anyone even wore shoes in my home! Putting feet up on furniture is absolutely not acceptable as a guest
Barbara Vandewalle 3 years ago
Shoes or not you do not lay down on other people's couch. This is not your home to do as you want.
Load More Replies... Midnightoil 3 years ago
Obviously he was never taught manners. You do not slough/be a slug on nice furniture. Feet OFF furniture!! You need to openly/freely tell this 'man' how he will act in YOUR HOUSE. If he is offended, too damn bad. Let him be a slob in his own house but do not accept it in yours.
Karl Baxter 3 years ago
Looks like your FIL is about 13. They grow up so quickly these days! 😉
According to Fatherly’s 2016 survey, women are more likely (about 16% more than men) to feel a sense of dread when they have to hang out with their in-laws. Interestingly, when it comes to the disagreements people who are parents have with their partner’s family, only 38% admitted they don’t argue. The rest explained that the cause of disagreements is usually their parenting style (29%), politics (15%), money (14%), and career success (4%).
#10
How My In-Laws Park Everywhere They Go
Anna-Maria Aulin 3 years ago
Perhaps give them a kids' coloring book for christmas so they can learn to stay within the lines?
Haywood Jablome 3 years ago
No matter how empty the parking lot is, I ALWAYS want to key cars parked like this. Or park as close to their driver side door as possible
DEW 3 years ago
My daughter once got this note pad that had complaint's about how you park and she put one on our car before we went in to the store. I came out and was like who does this? This is BS! I'm like don't care what they think!! My daughter is laughing in the back of the car going mom I did it!! You usually laugh it off! I started laughing!! It was not a good day!! But she was funny!
Biliegh they/them 3 years ago
People park like this so you can't park next to them and ding their vehicle with your car door.
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#11
These Things In My Father-In-Law's Car Are So He And His Partner Can Drive Without Seatbelts And The Car Won't Make The Alarm Sounds
Dillon Brown 3 years ago
Except that in an emergency situation he will be thrown all over the place where he would have been able to keep control of the car. This leading to more danger for everyone in the road. Plus they might not die, just get paralyzed or disabled thus creating a burden both on society to and their family to support them. All of which could be avoided if they just buckled up.
Load More Replies... Rahul Pawa 3 years ago
The fact that this product exists means they're not the only ones. I'm outraged at a company that would make this.
Emily Glunz 3 years ago (edited)
They can be useful in some situations. For example of you often need have things sitting in your front seat. For people with very small cars with limited trunk space groceries or other heavy items often get placed on the front seat setting off the alarm. This prevents that
Load More Replies... Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
more like a natural selection. it's not an accident, it's a choice.
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T'Mar of Vulcan 3 years ago
I suddenly got a Star Trek quote in my head. Spock: Jim, they are dying. Kirk: LET them die! Morons who tempt fate gonna get what fate dishes out.
DEW 3 years ago
I've only heard one story of someone surviving not wearing a seat belt and the other girl who was wearing hers died. They were on a bridge in a jeep. They changed lanes on the bridge and hit the curb to separate the walker's and the car's. She jumped the curb and went into the water. The passenger had no seat belt and was thrown out of the car on the bridge. The driver died. Happened years ago now. It's still sad to me. So please always wear a seat belt.
Bunzilla 3 years ago
It's rare, but it can happen. Statistically, however, you're far safer wearing the seatbelt. I just wish they could redesign them so that they work better for shorter people and women. They're really designed for average adult men (like so many things). They need a second section near the clip that can adjust. We have some plastic seatbelt adjusters, but they should be better designed and standard. Just be open by default, but able to be engaged when needed. It could even attach to the buckle, but able to be detached and adjusted when needed.
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kath morgan 3 years ago
I don’t understand people who WANT a to get tossed around in the vehicle?? Crashes aside, just being loose and having to grab the siding when it brakes hard or goes around a corner is pretty annoying!
Shaba Ding Dong 3 years ago
I need this. NOT FOR ME. For my cat. My car always thinks she human because she is a bit chonky.
Cyndielouwhoo 3 years ago
That's what I thought, guess they just make u want to drink when u have relatives that use them like that.
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My Father-In-Law Responds To A Picture Of Our Trans Foster Daughter
Laura Ketteridge 3 years ago
I don't think this father-in-law understand the concept of 'grace'.
DEW 3 years ago
Bless your heart for standing up for your foster daughter!! Foster care is hard enough for these kids to be in. I would cut off contact for the sake of your daughter. If your husband want's to see him fine. But I would keep him away from your foster daughter. Good wishes to you for standing up for her!!
kath morgan 3 years ago
Not going to do it here and now, I’ll wait until I can embarrass her in person at a restaurant! Much more graceful!
~MushroomFrog~ 3 years ago
If God didn't approve, wouldn't he stop her from becoming a her?!?! Please tell me becus I don't go to church
When asked about the reasons we often find it hard to grasp the complexities of this relationship, Dr. Fisher explained we often see them as difficult and complicated because it’s not discussed as often. "Therefore, there aren't as many resources for support and tips."
"Also, many people have had turbulent relationships with their own fathers, so it can make it even tougher to build a connection with their father-in-law because there's no model for fatherly closeness to fall back on," Dr. Fisher added.
#13
When My FIL Last Visited, He Ended Up Shouting And Swearing At Me In Front Of My Toddler Because I Called Out His Homophobia And This Exchange Happened The Day After
DEW 3 years ago
Great job!! Everybody should love who they want to love. I don't understand what anyone does in their lives is other people's business. I judge folks for who I see standing in front of me. I don't care who you are with, sleeping, living etc... Why do you care about other folks lives??
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
About 5 years ago someone has the guts to say to me, after I hugged my gay friend, "let's hope you don't catch aids". Some people are just absolute, pure, unadulterated s**t
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Lollipop Girl 3 years ago
Agree! Just something on the last sentence, I don't really think anyone chooses who to love. Aside from that, I think the way they handled the situation was amazing!!
No Name 3 years ago
Ok, I know we're all gonna regret me asking this, but what do you think is different about trans?
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Twice A Year, My In-Laws Stay With Us For About A Week. Twice A Year, I Have To Replace All My Nonstick Cookware
Laura Ketteridge 3 years ago
Don't. Keep one of the ruined sets in a box under a bed, and bring it out when they arrive. Put it away when they leave.
godai 3 years ago
Never occurred to you, you can just hide these when they come. Sure, takes a moment of thinking, but saves money and frustration. You can also ask them not to do this, like, y'know, human-to-human interaction. It works sometimes.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
My husband REFUSES to not use metal utensils and not wash chicken before cooking it. No matter how much evidence I show him, he won't stop. I've thrown out all the metal cooking utensils, he just uses regular metal chopsticks. Some people just choose stupid hills to die on. I just replaced our pots and pans with steel and ceramic. I made sure to use his credit card.
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michael Chock 3 years ago
Just get cast iron, even if you soak it and the carbon flakes off, make some pancakes and its back to 100%.
Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
Buying new stuff twice a year? Surely there are other ways to deal with the issue? In fact multiple people here have shared damn good suggestions. I'd go so far as to say it's not the in laws that need a lesson here. I think the op needs some common sense. That or they have too much money going spare. Gobsmacked.
UnpopularPanda 3 years ago (edited)
Not defending the bad behaviour whatsoever but some of y'all salty just because the words 'In law' are involved. I'd cook for them myself if they spend 'twice a year' with me, or give suitable set of spatula to go with or keep a separate set for them when they come like mentioned in the other comment giving them benefit of the doubt that non-stick is not the type they're used to or probably wven know of. I wonder how many of these in laws are mentioning you in some other thread for what they didn't like about y'all?
Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
Hear hear. Good grief, how ridiculous is the situation. 🙄
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Lola Rogers 3 years ago
I confess that my first thought is that you need some decent cookware. I'm a firm believer in pans that don't scrape away so easily.
#15
How My In-Laws Eat Assorted Cheesecake
Donkey boi 3 years ago (edited)
2 things! Firstly, there is not a jury in the world that would find you guilty if you did something about that. Secondly, how do I find somewhere that sells cheesecake like that? [edit: I live in the UK and have NEVER seen cheesecake sold like that!]
Balso Steele 3 years ago
Walmart, by the deli in the fresh desserts case next to the catering/charcuterie/tater salad & baked beans & stinky cheese case. If you reach the Marketfresh pizzas you've gone too far.
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Rahul Pawa 3 years ago
I have two thoughts about this. 1) it looks like they carved the shape of Texas into it. 2) if it's their cheesecake (not shared with others), they can eat it how they want.
Pandasizing World Peace 3 years ago
Never thought of eating it like that. Brilliant, you get to enjoy all the flavors without feeling obligated to a whole piece of just one flavor. Can't wait to get me to a Walmart!
grotesqueer 3 years ago (edited)
What does it matter how it's eaten? If it was meant to be shared it'd be different, but it doesn't say it is. Like why would I be bothered by the way *other* people eat *their* food? It doesn't affect me in any way, and they (presumably) enjoy it like this, so everyone should be perfectly happy with it. 🤷🏻♀️ If they want to eat all the flavors or a certain combination of them and only a certain amount of cake, why wouldn't they? Surely the flavor should be prioritized over shape.
If you’re like most people, you know what a struggle your own family can be. But you’ve been dealing with them your whole life, and you’re likely to share common interests and agree with (at least some of) their thoughts.
With your in-laws, it’s not always clear what you're allowed to say and how you're expected to behave. As there’s less of an overlap in common agreement with them, you may find yourself saying the wrong thing and sparking a conflict. The other choice is to stay silent and feel the resentment slowly growing inside. And, of course, vent your frustrations by complaining about them online.
#16
My Very Tech Challenged Father-In-Law Sent The Entire Family A Picture Of His Breakfast This Morning. That Photo Had A Watermark
Rahul Pawa 3 years ago
I'm confused about how the watermark got on the breakfast pic. Makes it seem like he Googled breakfast and picked one at random that happened to have the watermark.
Epona 3 years ago
Right, but if he was/is self conscious about his cooking abilities and does not want to be teased, why would he pick a stock photo that was of a somewhat burnt breakfast (particularly the sausages)? Why not pick a non-burnt photo of those foods? Or, maybe learn how to cook without burning everything? Just a thought 🤷🏻♀️
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nini 3 years ago
You know, I consider myself a foodie, but this is too much
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Ladies And Gentlemen, My Father-In-Law
Helena 3 years ago
The idiots who love these flags are all so freakin fragile. You just want to give them the safety scissors, the glitter, a padded room, and a glass of warm milk.
Balso Steele 3 years ago
You misspelled "sharp knife" "teetering platform 30 stories up" and "warm bleach".
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Bill Dolman 3 years ago
I'll never really understand the right-wing fascination with the Confederate Battle Flag. The Confederacy were rebels against the law, and they lost. And these guys think that displaying the flag and uttering nonsensical bullsh_t makes them "manly"?
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
So dumb. Literally the flag of traitors but they are the "most" patriotic to America
Load More Replies... Donkey boi 3 years ago
Ok! I'm an Irishman living in the UK so correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is: This flag was the battle flag of the Confederate States armed forces. This flag ONLY represents battle against the United States and a desire to secede from the USA. Given that that issue was resolved more that 150 years ago there is actually no need for it to be used except to say that you no longer wish to be apart of the USA and are going to use violence to achieve it (it is a battle flag after all). But then I am just an uneducated idiot when it comes to American history, so I could be wrong...
Phobrek Taz 3 years ago
The war for secession was primarily rooted in a desire to keep slavery legal. For many (hopefully most) Americans, the Confederate flag is a symbol of white supremacy.
Load More Replies... Penny Hernandez 3 years ago
Tell him you're proud that he's willing to show his support for losers. After all, the South LOST that war more than 150 years ago.
madbakes 3 years ago
I'll never understand the pride these idiots have. Prohibition lasted longer than confederacy. It existed 4 years more than 150 years ago and they lost the war. The excuse of honoring history is b******t and an excuse for blatant racism.
Rostit . 3 years ago
its because they want validation and an excuse to be inbred racist cucks. They think worshipping a flag makes their cousin-sister like them more.
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Made Quesadillas, Father-In-Law Walked Into Kitchen, Took A Big Bite Out Of One, Walked Into The Bathroom. Walked Out And Took A Big Bite Out Of A Different One
DEW 3 years ago
Well...let's look for the silver lining...You're a great cook of quesadillas!! Worry when they stop eating the food. LOL! Seriously that's bad! Now you know to give him a plate with the food on it. Or get yours and anyone else's out quick!
Alison Hell 3 years ago
Thanks for putting a more sensible comment. Folks on here sure are ready to s**t on anyone in these posts.
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Remember this incident and make some special laxative versions next time the arsehole comes to call.
TurquoiseTzarina 3 years ago
He didn't. Before the bathroom visit or after. Nasty booger-in-law.
Load More Replies... R 3 years ago
He would be a dead man if he behaved as a guest in my house like that. Guests are meant to show respect. And if it’s family they should show even more respect. This man has no respect for you, your family or your home. I can imagine that he behaves this bad in many other situations. Is he 3 years old or mentally challenged? What is his problem? Who even does that?
As we enter the holiday season, a time dedicated to spending time with our loved ones and being thankful for being together, many of us inevitably arm ourselves with patience as in-laws are bound to drag us into their dramas. So how are we supposed to handle infuriating FILs when we’re thrown together for an extended period of time with nowhere to run?
Dr. Fisher advised that the best course of action is to have an honest conversation with your other half. "First, let your partner confront their difficult behaviors instead of you. Second, ask your partner how to respond to your father-in-law if they aren't around. Third, pick your battles."
"You're most likely not going to change your father-in-law so try your best to accept them as they are as long as they aren't mistreating you," the psychologist suggested.
#19
Once Again. Another Gem From My Father-In-Law. And He Even Got 3 Shares This Time
xolitaire 3 years ago
The people crying about getting chipped by vaccine... happily carry around cell phones. Which can be tracked..
Seabeast 3 years ago
I see this stupid meme over and over on the Herman Cain Award subreddit.
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Amused panda 3 years ago
Considering this is some person's FIL, I'd say too late on that one.
Load More Replies... madbakes 3 years ago
The government already can, thanks to technology and the PATRIOT Act.
Load More Replies... DEW 3 years ago
I must now have 5 chips in my body!!! Maybe if they come out with another "Fake" pandemic will they make salsa to go in your body? I like Chips and Salsa!!! LOL!!!
Phasmainmachina 3 years ago
Was he ever in the military? If the answer is yes, then he’ll have had to have a whole bunch of vaccinations.
vglw 3 years ago
So if the chips are real, I now have five. If I can get them to work together, I will rule the world. (favorite joke to tell "non-believers".)
Deborah Harris2 3 years ago
Can I ask how you had 5 shots are you on a vulnerable list? x
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Carole G. 3 years ago
Chipped, as in not being tracked? Alrighty then: Cell phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, even freaking cable TV can track what you watch...what are you afraid of? Oh wait, you can always drink Lysol as atested to by 45 🤣🤣
Seabeast 3 years ago
If anyone wants to track me, they can go right ahead. My life is really boring, have at it!
Load More Replies... Seabeast 3 years ago
I mentioned this delusional theory to the pharmacists when I got my last vaccine and he said "We get four injections from each vial. I'd like to know how we're supposed to decide who gets eat invisible microscopic chip and how we separate them so that one person doesn't get all four."
Ciara Ann Stone 3 years ago
" I will not significantly increase my chances of living but instead, significantly decrease my chances of dying due to a few unsourced Facebook articles and conspiracy theories I've read from people who are not doctors! Who's ready to die with me?!" There, fixed his post.
#20
FIL Started A Tattoo On Me 4 Weeks Ago. He Sold His Equipment 2 Days Ago
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I wonder what it was going to be? An actual qualified tattooist should be able to Mr Squiggle it into something good, I'm sure. :)
Saint Thomas 3 years ago
Get your tattoo done by a bloody professional !!! (by the look of it, their FIL surely isn't one...)
DEW 3 years ago
What was it supposed to be?? I think I would say thank you! Go to another tattoo artist and have whatever he was trying to do or cover up what he had done.
Epona 3 years ago (edited)
And make the FIL pay for the professionally done tattoo, since he didn’t finish his attempt properly
Load More Replies... J Adams 3 years ago
Rule number one, do not get a tattoo outside of a licensed studio from someone who has bought their equipment from eBay. Rule number two, research your artist, check their portfolio to ensure they can produce the work you want. You never just let a guy scribble on you to ‘try out’ his new toy. Here the poster is more stupid than the fil
Paul Brown 3 years ago
You've been saved from a world of embarrassment and you won't wind up on BP's list of horrible tattoos.
#21
How My Father-In-Law Lets The Candles Burn
DEW 3 years ago
That needs to STOP!!! Get him battery operated candles! I hope this isn't in your home
Jason 3 years ago
For real. My mom used to do this with candles and cigarettes. Literally burned the house down.
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But as many people know from practice, the turbulent bond you have with your FIL can drastically affect your relationship. Dr. Fisher agreed with this line of thinking and explained that things particularly tend to go sour when your spouse ignores or disagrees with your feelings.
"If you have a difficult relationship with your father-in-law and your partner doesn't have your back, it can quickly strain your relationship with your partner because you'll feel vulnerable and defenseless," he said.
#22
I Sent My Future Father-In-Law A Linking Puzzle For Christmas. He Just Sent My Fiance This Picture Showing How He Solved It
Ivo H 3 years ago (edited)
There are usually very clear instructions about not using excess force.
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Karl Baxter 3 years ago (edited)
When I was about 10, I “solved” my Rubik Cube in a similar way. There was no sense of achievement though - just a gnawing emptiness that has never left me since…
Katy Cordeth 3 years ago
A lot of people would peel the stickers off and then put them back on. I found that if you inserted a butter knife into the doings of the cube and finessed it a bit it would come apart and you could reassemble it the correct way and people would think you were clever.
Load More Replies... Rahul Pawa 3 years ago
Maybe he's not a puzzle guy. At least he got some satisfaction and enjoyment out of it.
#23
My Father-In-Law's Remote Is But A Small Glimpse Into How Infuriated I Become When I Visit My In-Laws' House. No Excuse Is Good Enough
DEW 3 years ago
MY hands are raw right now because I wash them a lot. I was joking with my daughter and said I made your sandwich and I didn't was my hands. She looked at me and said you wash your hands 200 times just making the sandwich!! I can't stand to be sticky or have things on my hands. So I do mayo got some on my hand rinse them off. Got mustard on my hands....rinse them off. If I ever make anything for you just know my hands were clean and everything else was to. When I taste things even for just the family I will rinse off the spoon or fork. My rule for making things is would I eat anything from this house? If yes it gets made!!
Alison Hell 3 years ago
I am the same...its called OCD. I had to get a prescription cream for my hands, they started getring itchy and blistering because I washed them so much..docs words, I think it was an unknown allergy. But I wash my hands waaay too much..I have no plans on stopping.
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LonelyLola 3 years ago
i can only imagine the amount of infections and diseases that await you once you touch that nasty a$$ remote....uuuugggghhh
Michael Largey 3 years ago
Samsung should use this picture in their ads, with these words underneath: "AND IT STILL WORKS !!!'
#24
Told My Father-In-Law I Pulled A Muscle At The Gym, He Said A Little Of This Will Make Me Feel Better
Laura Jackson 3 years ago
Had a doc at the ER give me this once for severe pain from a 9mm kidney stone. Absolutely felt no pain, or anything else, and had the oddest hallucinations. In a picture of flowers that was on the wall at the foot of the hospital bed I saw a soldier creeping through with his rifle raised. The light reflecting of the glass turned into bombs exploding. After the soldier crept to the edge of the frame and disappeared I went into a stand-up comedy routine for about half an hour. My son recorded all this and it's hilarious but scary AF all at the same time.
Sophie Dorothea Hill 3 years ago
Someone I know takes Ketamine as pain relief, and she hallucinates regularly; one time she said she hallucinated that all the members of Slipknot were standing at the end of her bed; can't remember any more details than that, but safe to say it's one hell of a drug!
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J 2 years ago
Holy heck, your not far off Parke-Davis looks to have been bought out in 1970.
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Cory Tollman 3 years ago
Not generally. I think it got used by veterinarians on animals a lot before it was used regularly on people. So he might have gotten some for a farm animal or something. Also, before people started abusing it I bet it would have been pretty easy legally get in Mexico at a regular pharmacy.
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Terri Robinson 3 years ago
Horse tranquilizer, used to mellow animals and humans in the right dosage
If you find yourself struggling with similar situations, Dr. Fisher suggested that sometimes, you just have to draw the line. "You have to set hard boundaries with inappropriate or difficult in-laws."
"However, other times people tend to overreact to behaviors that really aren't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. Keep things in perspective and make sure your partner has your back and let them do the boundary setting, not you," Dr. Fisher concluded.
#25
This Is How My Father-In-Law Gets Butter For His Toast
WindySwede 3 years ago
How about the one that bites the butter and dropps it in the pan? (Other thread) Maby time for a blind date?
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Bob La Capra 3 years ago
This is how my butter looks but 1) I live alone and B) in the winter butter stays hard in my place because I keep the heat low so always have to microwave it for 8 seconds so it will spread.
Jan Bowyer 3 years ago
Butter should not look like a dog bit into it. Cut a slice of butter vertically with you BUTTER knife and spread it on your bread, corn on the cob etc.
Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
Looks away in shame... Um did you marry my imaginary kid by any chance? 😅
#26
My Father-In-Law Said There Is A Park On The Apartment Complex For The Kids To Play. This Is The Park
Tenacious Squirrel 3 years ago
I mean, it’s not really his fault. He may just have heard there was a park and/or may not have had a proper look, and was just passing the information on. Or maybe he was talking about a specific spot to play a bit of football or something.
Epona 3 years ago
Which bit of the football? There’s no room to play football in this “park”!
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Cyber Returns 3 years ago (edited)
Just stand there... not there, THERE! Good. I will be back in an hour to collect you
The Other Guest 3 years ago
I was going to suggest it was a dog park, but all the ones I've taken our beasties to at the very least have trash cans.
#27
I’m Totally Middle-Of-The-Road, Non-Political And He Thinks It Means I Voted For Trump. Anyways, Here Are My Texts After A Night He Was Drinking
My father-in-law is on the other side of the spectrum.
Llama_flower93 3 years ago
When Americans start buying guns and talking about necessary wars, I don't know about everyone else, but that unsettles me.
Gabriela 2 years ago
And the number of gun-lovers in the US is growing out of proportion
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HangryHangryHippo 3 years ago
Different issues but my mother does the same. I told her several times that it's impossible to try to talk about anything with her as she always redirects the conversation to one of her insanely moronic conspiracies... Example "How's the weather today there?" "It's sunny and hot, but as you know climate change is a hoax, and trump has been robbed of the election...". I tried to tell her several times that I'm not interested in any of that frog $hit, just want to have a polite conversation about whatever. But, she always goes down the same road, no matter the topic, she'll throw in the mix some conspiracy theory. Her brain is getting smoother by the day. I went NC some weeks ago. After 2.5 years I couldn't take it anymore.
Scrogginj 3 years ago
TL;Did read and this guy is totally disrespectful. If someone ask you to not get political then don’t. I was always taught to not talk about politics and somewhere along the line people forgot that rule.
Pamela Blue 2 years ago
I'm not American, but I'd love to know how the American people went from being nice to each other and not talking politics non-stop, to being so radicalized that they're ready to start a civil war over the extreme left Democrats and the extreme right Republicans? Whatever happened to the moderates? And I'm not being political when I say that I don't understand the Republican's love affair with Trump. As a politician, he is only in it for the power, and is very obvious about it. As a man, he is of the worst ilk I have ever seen or listened to. Surely the Republicans can find someone who is actually worthy of holding the office? Is Trump ALL they have in their arsenal? If so, well . .
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M…. 3 years ago
I'm in full agreement with FiL. Except the gun part. I don't like them and I grew up shooting so yes, I do understand them. I DISAGREE with the aggressive way he is speaking to his child's partner. With that said, middle of the road people suck. One of the quotes I've found that continues to ring true in my life "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality." Desmond Tutu
#28
Father-In-Law Drives Through Front Lawn To Avoid Backing Up
Pizzagirl 91 3 years ago
I've got neighbours on my apartment complex who do this daily. One rainy day, they got stuck on the lawn. I watched through my blinds until I got hungry, but they got out somehow...
Epona 3 years ago
Is it though? It’s not specified. Why would the son or daughter in law be complaining if this was the FILs lawn? Maybe they’re just shaming him for what he does on his own lawn?
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From My Father-In-Law. I Don't Even Know What To Say About This One
Ariom Dahl 3 years ago
Hmm, I dunno. Some people who think like this would be okay with the idea if it were their favoured politician running a global government.
Alexander Petrusa 3 years ago
Anybody thinking that a "global" government would be OK should read more about communism. China is a good example.
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patricia patricia 3 years ago
The "good" news is: if global warming continues, there's no need to worry about a global government, because there will be nothing left to govern.
#30
Ladies And Gentlemen, My Father-In-Law
Chich 3 years ago
I have/had some right wing nutbars in the family. I don't like politics. Finally got them to stop talking to me when I said I that if their favourite politician was hit by a truck I wouldn't bother to cross the road to kick his steaming guts off the pavement. Sometimes y'gotta do what y\gotta do.
*Laws*Of*Anarchy* 3 years ago
All I can think of is the song "i swallow his kids" can't remember who sings it. Not sure that has anything to do with it though
Load More Replies... Cyber Returns 3 years ago
I'm assuming this rant is from a misinformed idiot complaining about abortions
#31
My Father-In-Law's Toothbrush. Those Brown Bits Are Some Kind Of Mouldy Cereal
Kat Hoth 3 years ago
Ewwww, the toothbrushes I use for cleaning stuff other than teeth aren't that gross!
simply.Taz 3 years ago
Ok, that just made me puke a little in the back of my throat! Ewwwww!!!!
#32
Father-In-Law Text Me This While I Was Volunteering In Buffalo
Persephone hates Pomegranate 3 years ago
As a black person who supports BLM, I would love to spend time with you as well!
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F. Jeske 3 years ago
Again, the reader need to be from the usa to understand what BLM means. I have no clue. Bit i will not leave this page to search it in the net. I just read all for nothing.
Persephone hates Pomegranate 3 years ago
Hi! It does stand for Black Lives Matter. It became more well known after George Floyds murder, a black man murdered by a police man.
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#33
My Father-In-Law And The Remnants Of His Weekly Visit
Jonathan 3 years ago
I agree... no one should drink Bud Lights... sacrilege
Load More Replies... Alison Hell 3 years ago
I dont see the big deal. Not everyone is the same. Butts are in an ashtray not strewn all over the ground. And you get money back on the bottles. Would take less than 5 minutes to tidy that up.
Terran 3 years ago
Agreed. This takes two minutes to clean, it's outside, everything is orderly.
Load More Replies... Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
Bottles are recyclable, ashtrays can be emptied into the garbage, and if the smell is offensive use a plastic bag. The unhinged nutcases already shared above are scary. This is just bad habits not crazy mayhem. 🙄
Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
We had a neighbour who tossed his butts all over our adjoining grass. This guy used an ashtray. Kudos to the neatnik Pa in law. 😉
#34
My Father-In-Law Always Posts Things Like This, Christmas Is Going To Be So Fun
Adam Zad 3 years ago
25 years from now, when 2/3 of Florida is underwater, and their political power is vastly decreased, I'm the one who's going to be laughing.
darkman Illinois 3 years ago
B******t. Florida has been going to be underwater for 30 years now.
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Michael Largey 3 years ago
Tell him this was funnier in 1912, back when he originally made this joke.
#35
My Cousin's Father-In-Law's Ladder Arrangements
Balso Steele 3 years ago
I've seen worse, by tradesmen scaffolders. As long as they're anchored & tied together properly (which they must be: look at the physics of the ladders. They HAVE to be tied to hold each other that way), there's nothing wrong besides no (visible) fall-protection harness & lanyard.
3 years ago
There is thinking outside the box, and thinking that gets you in the box (coffin).
#36
My Father-In-Law, Helping To Foster Productive Discourse
Seabeast 3 years ago
The face is too thin and youthful and the hair is too good.
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Michael Largey 3 years ago
Maybe his wife is decorating his truck the way he likes in hopes he'll stay there.
Steve Robert 3 years ago
Most disgusting liar on the planet. And the snake oil he sells doesn't even come from real snakes. It's just his p**s in a bottle
#37
My Father-In-Law's Response To Me And My Pregnant Fiancée Decisions To Not See Them Due To Corona
Hotdogking 3 years ago (edited)
Well he wasn’t wrong with the last statement, he just greatly understated its severity
Iampenny 3 years ago
Well, getting out and getting fresh air IS important. I took care to do this at the height of the pandemic. I socially distanced myself and wore a mask when necessary. And I do believe that the virus will never go away, we will have to learn to live with it, Vaccines and new and improving medication will help to deal with the severity.
#38
How My Soon-To-Be Father-In-Law Opens The Milk Carton
BakedKahuna 3 years ago
Milk works great as a fridge deodorant. It absorbs the smells from it. So yeah, I get the point of the caps.
Load More Replies... xolitaire 3 years ago
Uhm... this is how we do it here in Germany, because for decades most cartons didn't have the screw cap. There was even a mark with a little scissor sign right were your FIL cut it open. It works.
PandaPops 3 years ago
We still have cartons that you cut the corner off here in the UK. Milk, fruit juice and custard
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Amused panda 3 years ago
Perhaps future FIL struggles with his grip to unopen some lids, and cuts it off rather than ask for assistance
Premislaus de Colo 3 years ago
that way he gets all the milk from the container, plus there is really no need for plastic cap
Adam Heath 3 years ago
What's wrong with this? It's how you open a milk carton without a screw cap...
#39
My Father-In-Law Ladies And Gentlemen
YourSecretSanta 3 years ago
Honestly, sounds like OP is gaining if he never has to interact with his FIL ever again
Premislaus de Colo 3 years ago
If they're both from Poland, then I have to say both communist and n-s (fasicist) regimes are condemned here. I guess we've been too much oppressed from them both, but voicing it the way this guy is doing is just sick
ItsJess 3 years ago
No, the FIL is, right-wing people default to calling people on the left "socialists", "communists", etc.
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#40
How My Father-In-Law Stores His Knives
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Huh, I have that exact same bread knife. Which I keep stored in a knife block like a sensible person, thankyouverymuch!
Alexander Petrusa 3 years ago
I never had a "knife block". The only difference is that I keep my cooking knives in a different drawer. And i do have many knives. Also, very sharp. Never had any problems whatsoever.
Load More Replies... Mark Mark 3 years ago
So what? I chuck all my stuff randomly in drawers too, wanna fight about it?
Tillae 3 years ago
I created an account just so I could upvote your comment. LOL!
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Ken Hanlon 3 years ago
Well they're his knives so as long as he's not sticking them in someone he can do whatever he likes with them.
DEW 3 years ago
This isn't too bad!! He just needs to put the knives on one side of the drawer. This is where you get some fake blood and start yelling that you just got stabbed by one of the knives.Go "wash and put on a bandage" and suggest he puts his knives on the side of the drawer. May work.
Headless Roach 3 years ago
I have drawer of shame looking like this - stuff not in use, but it-would-be-such-shame-to-throw-this-away
#41
The Newest From My Father-In-Law’s Facebook
Charlene McMiller 3 years ago
Exactly. It’s kind of a silly way of saying so, but why shouldn’t people be allowed to state what they believe?
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To All My Vegan Friends Barely Holding In Screams
Ariom Dahl 3 years ago
Um, did he bring the animal cheese, or was it in your vegan house already?
Karl Baxter 3 years ago (edited)
Tbf vegan cheese has a long way to go before it replaces the real thing. He was only eating his dinner ffs - not forcing it down your throat. No need to project your dietary preferences on anyone else. You might also want to consider that your cooking sucks a*s? My MIL’s food certainly does and, when we visit, I carry a wee bottle of chilli sauce with me in order to make it edible.
R 3 years ago
If it was all over the food I would demand everyone’s attention and throw it in the trash while I declared who destroyed the food and no one gets to have any food I made. Walk out and eat alone.
Phobrek Taz 3 years ago (edited)
This does not deserve downvotes. If the guy put it on his own plate, fine, if he put it all over a vegan family's pot of food, he's a dumb monster that deserves the shame and anger.
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Ivana Bašić 3 years ago
Just because there's some shared DNA somewhere, doesn't mean you have to have a relationship with people. If they're disrespectful jerks, cut them loose.
Tenacious Squirrel 3 years ago
That’s true but you have to also consider the link - your partner. You can’t force them to cut contact with their family. So often it means you can be stuck :-(
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Libstak 3 years ago
Some of these are quite petty to be honest. Untidy draws, overstating what constitutes a playground, disagreeing on how much isolation makes sense for the virus while not denying it's existence or the other person's right to isolate, I mean come on, are we just out to hate and be intolerable of everything?
Carol Emory 3 years ago
My father-in-law beats his wives and can't hold down a job. Haven't seen or heard from him in 28 years and don't care to see him anytime soon.
Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago
My first FIL was a great man, and after I divorced his less than great son, I missed Dad a lot. He wanted nothing more to do with me for at least a year, though, because I'd hurt him so badly by divorcing---until he finally and actually came to understand what kind of monster his son was. We got along just fine after that, thankfully, because my son sure wanted to be around his Granpa D.
darkman Illinois 3 years ago
A ton of virtual signaling in this "article" more than half of it just sounds made up. But a lot of stuff presented by bored panda is just virtual signaling and more often than not it's just B.S.
Ivana Bašić 3 years ago
Just because there's some shared DNA somewhere, doesn't mean you have to have a relationship with people. If they're disrespectful jerks, cut them loose.
Tenacious Squirrel 3 years ago
That’s true but you have to also consider the link - your partner. You can’t force them to cut contact with their family. So often it means you can be stuck :-(
Load More Replies... Libstak 3 years ago
Some of these are quite petty to be honest. Untidy draws, overstating what constitutes a playground, disagreeing on how much isolation makes sense for the virus while not denying it's existence or the other person's right to isolate, I mean come on, are we just out to hate and be intolerable of everything?
Carol Emory 3 years ago
My father-in-law beats his wives and can't hold down a job. Haven't seen or heard from him in 28 years and don't care to see him anytime soon.
Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago
My first FIL was a great man, and after I divorced his less than great son, I missed Dad a lot. He wanted nothing more to do with me for at least a year, though, because I'd hurt him so badly by divorcing---until he finally and actually came to understand what kind of monster his son was. We got along just fine after that, thankfully, because my son sure wanted to be around his Granpa D.
darkman Illinois 3 years ago
A ton of virtual signaling in this "article" more than half of it just sounds made up. But a lot of stuff presented by bored panda is just virtual signaling and more often than not it's just B.S.
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