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Loft Beds For Kids
What is Loft Beds For Kids?

Loft beds for kids are elevated beds that create additional space underneath for play, study, or storage. They are designed to maximize room space and provide a fun sleeping environment for children.

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How much search volume does it get?
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Is Loft Beds For Kids trending?

Yes. Loft Beds For Kids growing with a month-over-month change of 0.46% over the past 5 years, with approximately 33,100 monthly searches.


Why is Loft Beds For Kids trending?

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Space-Saving Solution
Loft beds help maximize floor space in smaller bedrooms, allowing for more room for play or study areas, which is particularly beneficial in urban living situations.
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Encourages Creativity
The elevated design of loft beds can inspire imaginative play, as children can use the space underneath for various activities, such as building forts or creating a cozy reading nook.
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Functional Design
Many loft beds come with built-in features like desks, shelves, or storage, making them a practical choice for parents looking to combine sleeping and study areas in one piece of furniture.
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Promotes Independence
Loft beds can help children feel more grown-up and independent, as they transition from cribs to beds, fostering a sense of responsibility for their own space.
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Variety of Styles
With a wide range of designs, colors, and themes available, loft beds can easily fit into any child's room decor, appealing to both kids and parents alike.

What are people saying?

25 threads
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Discussions revolve around the practicality and benefits of loft beds for kids, with parents sharing experiences and considerations for upgrading children's beds.
Space Efficiency
Parents appreciate how loft beds can save space in children's rooms, allowing for more play area.
Child Preferences
There are varying opinions on children's preferences for loft beds versus traditional beds, with some kids loving the idea and others feeling left out.
Safety Concerns
Safety is a common concern, especially regarding the height of loft beds and the potential for falls.
Durability and Longevity
Parents discuss the durability of loft beds and whether they will last as their children grow.
Cost Considerations
The cost of loft beds is debated, with some parents finding them expensive while others see them as a worthwhile investment.
Common questions
  • What age is appropriate for a loft bed?
  • Are loft beds safe for younger children?
  • How do I choose the right loft bed for my child?
  • What are the best brands for loft beds?
  • Can loft beds accommodate different mattress sizes?
Pain points
  • Concerns about safety and stability of loft beds.
  • Some children feel excluded if they do not have a loft bed.
  • Difficulty in finding loft beds that suit different room sizes.
  • High costs associated with quality loft beds.
  • Issues with assembly and setup of loft beds.
r/HelpMeFind
Help me find the assembly instructions for this Wayfair Gobeil Kids Twin Loft Bed
Hello, I purchased this loft bed second hand on Facebook marketplace and it came disassembled without instructions. I asked the original owner for the instructions but she no longer has them. I found the listing on the Wayfair site but after extensive google searching I've been unable to locate a copy of the instructions. I was wondering if anyone has this bed and could photograph the instructions for me or if there is a PDF copy somewhere online that I'm missing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/DommyMommyMint to r/HelpMeFind [link] [comments]
DommyMommyMint · Jul 13, 2026
r/nycparents
Loft bed or beds with lots of storage space for teen
Our teen has a very small room and we’d like to get her a loft bed to maximize space. Thing is a lot of the beds we’ve seen online and IKEA seem flimsy. One of IKEA’s models, Smastad, looks sturdy and very functional but also childish? We’re worried she’ll outgrow the style quickly 😕 Any recs on sturdy loft beds for older kids/teens? We’d be open to regular beds recs with lots of storage space underneath. Honest reviews on them would be appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/Chio1990 to r/nycparents [link] [comments]
Chio1990 · Jun 28, 2026
r/thedealsguy
FULL SIZE GAMING LOFT BED FOR $160
submitted by /u/thedealsguy_ to r/thedealsguy [link] [comments]
thedealsguy_ · Jun 28, 2026
r/GVAwood
Solid Wood Loft Bed with Desk for Kids’ Rooms
Solid Oak Wood and Solid Beech Wood Loft Bed brings smart function, natural warmth, and elevated everyday comfort into a child’s bedroom, teen room, or compact guest space. Designed with a staggered bunk layout and a practical desk area underneath, this piece makes the room feel more organized without sacrificing style. The combination of solid oak wood and solid beech wood gives the bed a substantial, natural presence, while the clean modern shape keeps the space feeling bright, calm, and easy to live in. One of the biggest bedroom design trends right now is creating multifunctional rooms that support sleep, study, storage, and daily routines in one thoughtful layout. A solid wood loft bed with an upper sleeping area and lower desk zone is especially useful for small bedrooms, shared rooms, and apartments where every square foot matters. For a more designer-inspired look, pair it with warm neutral bedding, soft wall lighting, woven storage baskets, a simple desk chair, and a few open shelves for books or decor. This helps the room feel intentional, not crowded. This type of bed is a smart long-term choice for families who want practical solid wood furniture with a more refined look. The elevated bed design opens up valuable floor space, while the built-in desk area creates a comfortable place for homework, reading, or creative projects. With its natural wood texture, durable construction, and flexible layout, it brings together comfort, organization, and accessible luxury for a bedroom that feels both beautiful and highly functional. Available on Amazon #bed #desk #bookcase #cabinet #table submitted by /u/Electronic-Big-2767 to r/GVAwood [link] [comments]
Electronic-Big-2767 · May 25, 2026
r/BestofRedditorUpdates
How do I [F28], a widow, tell my in-laws[M58][F59] about my new partner? I am very, VERY close to them (for all intents and purposes they treat me as their daughter, events, sleepovers, trips etc.) and I am afraid that this will destroy everything
I am NOT OOP, OOP is u/CuriousButNotJewish Originally posted to r/relationship_advice How do I [F28], a widow, tell my in-laws[M58][F59] about my new partner? I am very, VERY close to them (for all intents and purposes they treat me as their daughter, events, sleepovers, trips etc.) and I am afraid that this will destroy everything Thanks to u/withlovetara & u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU Trigger Warnings: death of a spouse, mentions trauma Original Post: May 3, 2026 I married my soulmate, the love of my life and the light of my eyes 3.5 years ago. Unfortunately, he died shortly after our wedding due to an illness, in my arms and while holding his parents' hands. Suffice to say this was traumatic for everyone involved, everyone in his family tattooed his name on their wrist (I have a marriage tattoo, so not a name but a date tied to him, which is why I didn't do it), and the whole after-death, mourning, etc. period we bonded very deeply over his memory. For context (this is relevant), I am from country A. My late husband was from country B. I lived with him in country C, and since then I've moved and now live in country D. As my husband was dying, we both moved from C to B, so that burial and everything else would be easier. I then stayed with my in-laws for a while, moved back to C, sold the apartment I owned there shortly after and moved to D. I am thus now stranded, in a way, between my family (all in A) and my in laws family (all in B). I travel ~2 times a year to spend time with in-laws in B, maybe once a year to spend time with my own fam in A, and maybe once a year my entire blood family comes to D to spend time with me. It's an expensive and exhausting arrangement but it works in maintaining both bonds. It also means that when I am in B, I am now for all intents and purposes treated by in-laws, and the entire rest of my late husband's family, like I am their child: I live with them, travel with them around the country, eat with them, play video games together with my "siblings" in law, I am on the walls of their house in holiday photos and spend time with my late husband's cousins and now, these are basically my family too, my mom dad grandparents cousins etc. They're just as mom and dad as my own mom and dad are. And here comes the hard question: I'm in my late 20s. After my hubby died, I did date now and then, with eventually hoping for marriage and kids, but nothing seemed to work, fellow widows know what that's like. And then... I met this guy. And he has been, well, not like my late husband, but you know how sometimes you meet someone and they are YOUR person? And you just know? In a different way, this man is as much a soulmate now as my husband was. And he is very chill with me going to in-laws, mentioning a memory of something I did with my late husband on occasion, having a picture of him in my bedroom, etc. He is caring, loving, understanding and patient, everything a young widow could ask for... and things are moving fast. Which is the problem. Thus far, I never mentioned any relationships to my in-laws. They are aware, I am certain, that I do date, have sex, etc. but they don't ask, and I don't talk, about anything or anyone other than my late husband while in country B. I don't feel like that's respectful to change that, buuuuuut - well, I want to move in with this guy. And I want to stop saying I'm going on 'solo trips' when I'm actually going on trips with this guy. And I love him, a lot, and we are already talking marriage, and children. And I have to tell them that this man now exists in my life, and here I am, in my in-laws' toilet, writing this out at 2am to ask Reddit for advice. With 2 days left before I go back to country D and don't come back here to B until... God knows. Maybe Christmas? I have to tell them, and I want to do it in person while I am here, but I don't know how. I don't want it to seem ostentatious - there is pictures of me and late husband, together, hugging, on holidays, EVERYWHERE in the house, and announcing a new man in my life out of the blue might seem like I'm bragging or something. I'm not. I also don't want it to seem like I'm leaving them aside - I'm not. They are MY mom and dad in law, my gran gran and gram gram in law, my little brother and sister in law, and this will change nothing. Even after I get married. Even if I have children. They remain family to me and kin. But how do I even start this conversation? Because they won't ask. And I don't know how to mention it, in a way that we never speak about it again, in a way that respects and shows that my late husband is STILL my soulmate, still the light of my eyes - he's just not the only one, anymore. I'm scared out of my mind that this will make me lose them. Relevant Comments OOP responds to a comment about overthinking everything and how her late husband’s family might react to the new relationship OOP: Oh I know it's not betrayal. I am fully ok with this, I'm not feeling guilty over it or anything. Part of what made my soulmate well, my soulmate, is his emotional intelligence, his wisdom way beyond his years, his foresight and his empathy. He was dying and yet he took a few hours, sat me down, and made sure he understood and I understood what will happen once he dies. He told me in no uncertain terms that he wants me to date again. Like a petulant child, I told him I'll kill myself instead to not have to suffer a life without him - and I almost did. The lucidity that came after the suicide attempt made me realise he was right, and I don't carry any guilt in my heart, because in my head, it's a bit like polygamy if that makes sense? I still love my husband, deeply, profoundly and every second, but also, he is ok with this. He wanted me to find another good man (or woman). He wanted me to have children, if I wanted them. What do I have to be guilty for? He ain't mad at this, he's cheering me onwards and is probably proud of me for finding such a good catch. His parents are not as open minded. That's what I'm afraid of - their reaction, and the family's reaction as a whole. He comes from a very tightly knit family, and I really enjoy this, how close and personal everyone is with everyone. But they also might find it painful to picture me as OP, Woman Married to Unknown Man, as opposed to OP, Widow of our Dear Departed And Beloved Relative. The thing is, I am both. I will ALWAYS be both. I am wearing my wedding band proudly, continuously, and likely will keep it on a chain after I marry my current partner (and start wearing our wedding bands instead). Even now I have a promise ring of sorts on my middle finger, right next to my wedding band. For me these things are not a contradiction. I contain multitudes. I just don't know how to help my family of kinship also see this and not reject me. OOP on the reasons for wanting children with a partner OOP: Unfortunately, the line is tick tocking on my biological clock. I have a health condition that is degenerative - it might cause me to become infertile later in life. As you can imagine, in our day and age, this put off many men, who don't see why we shouldn't just wait till I'm 35+, but my late husband and I shared what we knew we always wanted out of life: at least two children (amongst other things). I'm only rushing because I'm afraid that if I don't have all the kids I want by 32-33, I may never have them :(. I wish women didn't have a biological clock, so I didn't have to do that. But life forces cruel choices on us. Had my late husband not died, we were considering starting children at 26 or so, so in a way (and I know this may sound silly) I feel a bit like I'm already "behind" on my planned timeline. House ownership? Check. Good job and being the breadwinner? Check. Finding a good partner to settle down and have kids with? Well, it was a check, and then life told me not only do I not get to have that check anymore, I have to keep staying alive and suffer through what's left. And I'm doing just that, I went to grief counselling, I made my peace with it, life sucks, so I'm just trying to make the best of a bad situation... but I know it's perhaps harder to understand for someone without a degenerative disease. Trust me, I wouldn't rush, if only I felt like I could afford to. (And before anyone asks, no, it's not inheritable.) OOP on if she has her relationships with her biological family as she only mentions much more about her in-laws than her own OOP: I don't, I'm much more close to my biological mom and my bio family over in-laws, but my father is an alcoholic and a bit of a gambling addict and growing up I have fought with him, shouted at him, and even physically assaulted him twice out of sheer anger (I definitely had anger issues as a teenager, and broke my dear mother's heart countless times over my inability to contain them). Now as an adult I have learned to love and appreciate him from a distance. I also love and have always loved children, and my parents are single children, so I have no cousins, and two of my four grandparents were dead by the time I married, so my grandparent exposure has been fantastic, but sadly limited. Comparatively, my late husband has 4 living grandparents (who are now great grandparents), 12 uncles and aunts, and... 18 cousins? I am close with around 9 of them. Of which some are children. And I love being here, playing with them, playing in general. It feels like family. It feels like what I want MY family to be when I have children. When I grew up we didn't really celebrate Christmas, we were too poor. When I grew up I had a chronic illness so everyone was constantly worried that the only child in the entire family will die if they don't take care of me, so we didn't travel much. When I grew up... people loved me, I was a very loved and wanted child, but I was also a difficult, angry, depressed child who felt the weight of the world on her shoulders and I know I didn't make my family's lives easy, the opposite. Which is why I moved to C by myself, took student loans, did a very good university on scholarships and debt, and am now making enough money to give my parents the life they never had growing up themselves (I send them money every month so they can do whatever they want and be happy with them). I feel like I'm allowed this small, vicarious, selfish luxury, to be in this family that's not my blood and pretend I belong. Play with the Legos I never had as a baby. Coo at all the toddlers I never played with, play football with the aunts and uncles I never had. It's not mom and dad's fault that they are who they are. They sacrificed everything to raise me. Sometimes they starved so that I never lacked anything. But at the same time, what do I have back in the home country to visit? Dying grandparents? Sad memories? I love my country, but I don't want to go back. I want mom and dad and my grandparents, as much as they can, to keep coming to country C to spend time with me. I want to make so much money that I can bring my mom and dad here to live with me permanently, even, once they retire and my grandparents die. I just don't see the point in visiting my country of origin, not because it's a bad country (I won't say what it is, but it is objectively an amazing country y'all have heard of), but because I have such a small family that I can just bring them all to me instead. We can go to cute cafes and buy stupid adult Legos and visit overpriced zoos and do all the silly stuff we haven't done before now. I'm killing myself working overtime with a chronic illness to make it happen. I don't think it means I'm more distant from my parents and grandparents of blood. It's just different. Commenter 2: Out of curiosity what are the timelines here? How long were you with your late husband and how long have you been with your current partner? What cultures and continents are we dealing with? My white Western anglophone POV might be out of line, you know? OOP: We're all Europeans, countries A B C D are a mix of Eastern, Southern and Western Europe. I was with my husband 4 years in total, this new guy I've dated for... we're coming up on 8 months? We're not getting married soon or anything, just talking about moving in together. OOP on the timeline of her dating, marriage, and her husband's passing OOP: I first came to country B to visit maybe 1.5 years before he died? We started to bond and do things together all of us already, for sure, but it definitely kicked up a notch after he died. I had a lot of cousins and aunts and uncles at my wedding I barely even knew the names of, but now I would trust them all with my life as if they were blood relatives. They also started visiting me in D after I bought my house there, so by definition after he died. He's been gone 3.5 years, we were married half a year, and we were both 24 at the time. New guy is 29. In-laws are from a very Catholic culture, I don't want to say the country specifically, but nobody in the family is religious. Does this help?   Editor's note: OOP updated into the original post Update: May 4, 2026 (same post, next day) EDIT: I DID IT I talked only to my mother in law, because I was a bit afraid to talk to them both, and I kept putting it off until literally the last second before we went to bed but, I did it. I told her that this guy is the first serious relationship I've had since hubby passed away, that it's quite a new thing (I was afraid to tell her it's been a long time - I can come clean about this small lie later on, if he becomes more than boyfriend) but that I've known him for a longer while because we're in the same friend group, and to my surprise, she asked me to tell her more about him! She cut me off at some point then and told me she is very happy for me, but she only wants one thing from me: to stay in touch with them, and to not push them aside, and to that I told her I had been freaking out the whole time while in country B about how to tell her, and she said it’s silly, even seemed to get a bit cross at me that I could ever be afraid to tell her because we are family, and I told her to me she is mom as much as my own mom is mom, so I was afraid to lose her and lose that, and anyway we hugged and she is very happy for me and we bonded over how we were both afraid that this moment would distance me from them, but I reassured her that literally nothing will change between us, and I am as much her daughter now as I will always be. So yeah: turns out, y'all were right, I freaked out over nothing much, and while I am uncertain as to when, or if, rest of family will find out, since she is the one I am closest with and she also knows her children and husband best, I trust that she'll mention it to them when she thinks that the time is right. At the same time I told my boyfriend, and he is very happy that it all went well, and congratulated me for it : D I did chicken out on telling her the full truth, how long we've been together, and stuff like that, as well as to have a full "we need to sit down" talk with father in law, but all in all, I think this is as ok as it will get, and I am reassured that even if he doesn't take it as well, mom (in law?) is in my corner and she is happy for me. Extra detail that entirely blew me away: the guys who said to mention to her that husband did tell me to remarry were more spot on the money than they thought. Turns out, not only did he have this conversation with me, he ALSO had this conversation with them, so she said she is ok with it especially because late hubby told her that this is what he wants. I do feel a bit uneasy at the thought of how this might have went had he not, but once again from beyond the grave and 3 years ago he protected his wife and made sure I am safe and accepted by his family, which. Guys. At 24, while dying. I cannot put into words how much I love this man. I would die for him to get even another hour of life. Until his last day he thought of me and loved me. How blessed are we that we get to have experienced a man such as him into our lives. I dunno how all of the guys who wanted an update will get it but uh... here you go? lol   Editor's note: below are two posts that are tangentially to the original and update posts WIBTAH to go ahead with buying a bunk bed despite my partner's hesitation?: May 17, 2026 (nearly two weeks later) Long story short, both my partner (30M) and I (28F) currently live in apartments with roommates. I have finally managed to save enough money and buy an apartment that I absolutely love, and since I wanted to move in with my partner eventually, this turned out to be a great moment for us to do so. We talked about it and, the conclusion we reached is that as I bought the apartment by myself, he will pay me half of the mortgage as rent after he moves in until (if) we get married. Anyway, one of the biggest reasons why I wanted to buy instead of continuing to rent is that I ADORE loft beds. They are my favourite beds in the world, I love the "living upstairs, couch beanbag with PS5 and projector and RGB lighting downstairs behind princess curtains" aesthetic, it's literally my dream. This is something I told my partner for a long time even before buying this apartment, that this is my dream bed, I want to buy one day, and it was a big motivator to buying (in our country almost all apartments for rent are furnished already so low chances to have a loft bed unless I buy the place instead of renting). Never has anything been said by him against this. I even showed him my Pinterest board with how I want it to look, 0 complaints. Now that the place is ready and I am starting to prepare for ordering furniture, ending my rent contract, and moving in, I am showing him again all of the inspo pics and he seems... less than thrilled? He asked a few times if I am sure this is the best choice for a bed, what if him or I fall off of the ladder at night, etc. I told him that the living room will also have a very comfortable guest bed AND a sofa with an extendable bed, so we don't have to sleep together if he doesn't like the bed, but he's all "hmm" and "maybe" and non-committal noises and it's a bit stressful tbh. Feels like he's raining on my parade. I even told him that there's no pressure with the move, I am fortunate enough to be able to pay the mortgage by myself if he isn't certain about moving together anymore, and he got a bit upset at me for implying we'd be giving up our shared dream of living together and sleeping together in the same bed just because he isn't sure about the loft bed idea. I don't know how to tell him this gently, but the loft bed isn't negotiable. It's absolutely happening. He knew about it for such a long time. At the same time, I asked my best friend (who is a man) what he thinks I should do and he said that I should be more open to compromise with this because compromise is the heart of a good relationship. But I don't want to compromise. I want my loft bed. WIBTAH to go ahead with buying it even though my partner isn't super thrilled with the idea? Sorry if my English is bad or the text sounds badly worded, English isn't my native language. Edit: I see some people are confused and think I am talking about those loft beds children have, I am talking about the double-bed sized loft beds that IKEA has for adults, specifically this one: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stora-loft-bed-frame-black-80160867/ Edit 2: fair enough, I take people's points about the weight limit, I'll inquire with a carpenter to have a custom bed built in the same style, but with a sturdier frame. I hear your safety concerns. Edit 3: a kind redditor suggested a bed and the company just happens to deliver to where I live, so it looks like I'll be buying this beauty, with a very much 2-adults'-weight maximum weight to it: https://abc-meubles.com/fr/lit-mezzanine-bois/1452-1270341-lit-mezzanine-sylvia-escalier-cube.html#/67-couleur-brut_sans_vernis Cheers to all the other suspended (apparently bunk is not the word, loft bed is correct) bed owners out there pouring in their stories and helpful advice Tonight I have a date and guess what topic we'll discuss over some nice dinner - will update later! Edit 4: This sub won't let me post comments anymore cause y'all have downvoted my comments answering your questions so much that it fell under some threshold. So no updates or INFO answers anymore. Too bad. Also please stop mentioning "guest rooms". This is not the US. It is a 1 bedroom apartment in a European capital city where the average 2 bedroom apartment is at least 1 million EUR. It doesn't have the immense amount of space that American houses have. We all wish we had those houses. Those houses here, in bumfuck nowhere in the countryside, would be between 1 and 2 million EUR. Edit 5: we didn't break up. We talked about it, and I posted an update on it: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1tg76o0/update_wibtah_to_go_ahead_with_buying_a_bunk_bed/ To everyone cursing me out and wishing for the death of my relationship, sorry babes, it ain't happening. AITAH has no consensus bot, OOP received mixed reactions, splitting between NTAs and YTAs Editor's note: OOP made numerous responses in this post, the majority of her responses have been downvoted. I am listing significant details not covered Relevant Comments Commenter 1: .... all loft beds are literally under "kids' loft beds & bunk beds" category in Ikea. It's definitely 100% NOT for adults. There's only 1 double mattress loft bed in the states and They even say: "Please note that our loft bed frames are designed for one person at a time even if 2 or more persons total weight is less than 220lb per bed limit." You're mistaken OOP: We don't live in the states. In my country's IKEA website, bunk beds are not aged like they seem to be in the US. Commenter 2: What are your ceiling heights though? Are you going to be bumping your head all the time? OOP: If I remember correctly, they're a bit under 4 meters (editor's note: a bit over 13 feet). It's an old apartment and has blessedly freakishly tall ceilings. OOP on the cost of a place in her country OOP: In my country an apartment with more than 2 rooms is a million EUR (editor's note: $1,160,400.00 USD). I'm being realistic here. Already being able to own my place before I'm 30 is massively ahead of my generation. + Rent is generally higher than mortgage, because housing market sucks ass. 2. a 2 bedroom apartment is around a million EUR, because housing market sucks ass. 3. Being able to afford any real estate in this nightmare of a country is already huge, the average first time house buyer is over 40 years old. Buying my own place before 30 is immense in itself. Commenter 3: it’s your house, not his. if he wants an option on furnishing, he should be paying half the mortgage and half the price of the furnishings. OOP: Technically he's prying half of the mortgage amount per month, but I put my foot down and this will be in the form of a rent contract. It is my property and it will remain my property. OOP on who is paying for the bed OOP: And I'm paying for the bed lol. Like he ain't paying 50%, another commenter made me realise how stupid I am to consider someone else's vision for a bed when I'm buying the furniture, for an apartment I bought... OOP on the weight limit of the loft bed that might not hold her and her partner OOP: We both weigh, together, 130kg. If the bed breaks under us I'll file a customer complaint because wtf lol. Commenter 4: INFO: Do you like having sex with your partner? Do they make loft beds big enough for 2 people? Would you consider a loft that's more of a couch on top? I'm not gonna shit on you for your dream even if I don't get it but I'm just gonna tell you right now you are describing a single person's lifestyle not something that is practical for a couple. So decide which one you want more. OOP: The loft bed frame is 200x200, I've already had a ton of sex in this exact type of loft bed when I had a very short FWB stint in college with another girl who had this bed, trust me, it's 100% sturdy enough lol. Like you can do all kinds of bondage in it even because of how big the frame is and how many board nooks it has available - it makes for some INSANE shibari if your partner knows how to make it! The loft bed love I have is unrelated to this lol, I loved loft beds even before discovering their BDSM potential, but the adult, queen sized loft beds are definitely made with sex in mind, take my word on this ;) OOP on considering hers and her partner's heights OOP: We're both short people and the place has high ceilings, so we shouldn't have problems hitting our heads. Our sex life is, let's say, potentially adventurous: given that we both have housemates, we haven't had the chance to try lots of crazy stuff, but this apartment will be a bit of a chance to explore some kinks and fetishes we both have in common. The bunk bed will help with that also, since there are lots of posts and polls to wrap rope around on it ;) + We're both about the same height, 168-170cm, idk what that is in American units. (editor's note: approximately 5'5") Commenter 5: I mean if the bed is more important to you than the partner is, which it sounds like is the case, then I think that says a lot about your relationship. OOP: It's not about the bed itself, same as it wasn't about the Iranian yoghurt. This is something I communicated as a non-negotiable to him forever ago, it is a dream I actively sank tens of thousands of euros to achieve. The fact that he's only now, when we're 95% there, saying he doesn't like it or is a dealbreaker, feels to me like if I was dating some guy for 10 years with the clear understanding that we both want children, only for him to change his mind up and say he needs to think last moment. You know what I mean? This is a dream of mine he was aware of for pretty much years and only now when it's about to happen he reveals he doesn't like it. If he hated the concept why not tell me sooner? Like when I showed him my inspo Pinterest boards? OOP on the deed of the apartment OOP: I'm sorry, is his name on the deed to this house? Is he buying the furniture? Are we going 50/50 on it? No? Ah, well. Equals isn't just a vibe, equals is a thing counted in cold hard cash. + I have only my name on the deed, he will have a rental contract with no equity claim to my property if he does move in with me. Commenter 6: YTA. You want him to move in, but he doesn’t even get a say in any furniture and he's paying half of the bills. Then you told him the bed is non-negotiable and he can sleep elsewhere or LIVE elsewhere. If this is your dying hill and something to strain your relationship over you have growing to do. OOP: He's paying rent. I paid the down deposit, I pay and am responsible for this house. As far as I am concerned he can have the certainty and joy of us living together, but unless he coughs up some down deposit and we buy a property together, the same way my landlords certainly don't ask me how I want my rental apartment furnished, he also doesn't get a say. We are both adults and I won't be a doormat and let him act as if he bought this house. OOP on whose idea was to move in together OOP:He's the one who keeps pushing for us to move in together as a great opportunity. I won't lie, having to not pay half of the mortgage would be easier on my wallet, and he only works part time, so he could do household chores (he already said he'd want to cook for us and clean the place so that I don't have to hire cleaning help)... I'm ok with him moving in but if he doesn't I won't die.   [Update] WIBTAH to go ahead with buying a bunk bed despite my partner's hesitation?: May 17, 2026 (same day, hours later) Short update to all the lovers of loft beds (I have now learned it's called loft and not bunk) and all of those fervently calling me a thousand names and acting like I'm torturing my gem and babe of a partner by having him move in with me. We just had a date night. It was lovely, if a bit cold (why is it so cold so close to summer, anyway?), and with my mind heavy from all the commenters absolutely losing their shit at the concept of shorter-than-average adults sleeping in anything other than the most insanely massive beds known to man, I gently prodded the topic of the loft bed back into conversation. I put all my cards on table and was fully honest, told him that I am hurt that he seems to not have taken me seriously before, that I want to find a compromise that makes him happy as well, but at the same time, that this bed is very important to me and I am not sure where to go from here, but I want to discuss it seriously, because his dismissive attitude made me unsure about the future. To my surprise, he was himself surprised that I took his grumpiness about the bed so seriously. He said he's still not thrilled at the idea, that he was hoping I had reconsidered a bit in light of the negatives he raised, but that if that's what I really want, he'll be there for me for it. And then we got to planning. I won't bore the good folks with too many details; I showed him the French bed someone suggested from the last post (I linked it in the previous post), he liked that the stairs look way less slippery than the IKEA ladder, suggested we put some anti-slip surface carpets on them for extra safety and also that we bolt the contraption to the walls to reduce shaking during, ahem, adult activities, and then he asked me if I think we could fit a bed underneath that bed, and if I'd be ok with that. I said probably yes, but that it wouldn't be a massive bed. He said that's fine. So that's what's happening. The gaming console and beanbag combo will have to relocate somewhere else (the office, most likely - its existence seems to have confused a lot of people, just to help clarify, it's a 1 bedroom apartment with a small office room which is too small to be a bedroom by itself), the downstairs curtains don't really fit into the picture anymore, but we'll put a bed underneath the loft bed, so he can choose whether he wants to sleep in his bachelor-style pad under the stairs (Harry Potter jokes were had) or climb up with me in the upper area. He also said that he hopes I'll grow tired of the "heights" sooner rather than later, to which I jokingly said he'll have to ground me down a lot for that to happen (does this joke make sense in English? it's like when you direct electricity into the ground by reaching up to the sky with a metal antenna), and in response he gave me a tight hug and kiss. The world didn't explode. We didn't break up. We'll just have an even funkier bed situation than before: a double bed underneath the loft bed. It will probably look something like this (replace the table and single bed with a full bed underneath the loft bed): https://pin.it/4SG9BidJt But it's not that bad. We might even put the curtains on the upper side of the bed (the ceiling? a rail? not sure yet) to keep the whimsy aspect and then it might look like something like this: https://pin.it/16BNKDu2e We also, to the annoyance of that person complaining about who makes Pinterest boards anymore, agreed to make a shared pins board to be more in touch with this project and how we see it. Uh... the end? I know some people wanted an update once the bed came home, but realistically, that will be one month from now or so, I thought I'd give this small update until then. The drama my little princess whimsy bed truly was crazy so hopefully this calms some folks down. Editor's note: again, OOP made numerous responses in this post, the majority of her responses have been downvoted Some Comments Has OOP slept in a loft bed before? OOP: I did have it in one of the previous rentals I had, and an ex-girlfriend of mine also had it. It's very much a love it or hate it thing I'm starting to learn - some people absolutely despise them and some really like them, one thing is for certain though, they're not for houses with low ceilings. Saw someone say they had less than 1m between the bed and ceiling in their one as a child, which sounds like a casket with extra steps. Commenter 1: You should show him your other post and comments so he can see exactly how uncaring and dismissively you spoke about him. He has a right to know how you actually view him. It would probably be an eye opener for him. OOP: I think he's happier enough not seeing my angrier side. Some of the stuff people said there... phew. I have a temper, it's in my people's blood, we can light up from nothing, fiery blood. I did say some bullshit I didn't actually mean, when redditors call me entitled retarded a child a bitch a psychopath and every other name under the sun, of course it gets under my skin and makes me aggressive. But with him I'm feeling the kind of calm I've never felt before. As long as we find compromise and respect each other, there is no reason to become upset. He hasn't harmed before, ever, has never raised his voice or called me names. I have no reason for anger with my love. If anything, he seemed more happy that we'll get a cat than anything. And now we have to figure out how to make a cat staircase that's safe for it to climb up in bed and back... I still don't see the joy in it, but that's his lifelong dream, so everyone is moving forward with their plans it seems 😉 Commenter 2: He said he didn’t want the bed, but you are going to it anyhow. You aren’t a great partner. You are prioritizing a “fun idea” over his comfort. OOP: We made a compromise, that's how compromises work. I am happy, he is happy. A compromise did not mean tossing the bed out or breaking up with him or whatever people kept saying I should do.   THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT THE OOP DO NOT CONTACT THE OOP's OR COMMENT ON LINKED POSTS, REMEMBER - RULE 7 submitted by /u/Choice_Evidence1983 to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
Choice_Evidence1983 · May 24, 2026
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Solid Oak Kids Loft Bed with Storage
Solid oak kids loft bed with integrated storage and shelving creates a warm, thoughtfully organized space designed for both rest and everyday living. The natural tone of oak brings softness and calm into the room, while the elevated sleeping area opens up functional space below for books, toys, and essentials. Its clean, rounded lines add a sense of safety and comfort, making the room feel both practical and inviting without visual clutter. Strong craftsmanship ensures your pieces can be passed down through generations, adding lasting value to a home built for family living. Today’s interior trends focus on smart, space-saving solutions that combine multiple functions into one cohesive design. Loft beds with built-in storage are increasingly popular for children’s rooms, allowing parents to keep spaces organized while maintaining a clean, airy look. Designers are pairing natural wood with neutral walls, soft textiles, and minimal decor to create a calm environment that supports both play and rest. To enhance the space, keep styling simple—add a soft rug, a few favorite books, and warm lighting to highlight the natural material without overwhelming the room. Beyond aesthetics, this bed is built for durability and daily use. Solid wood construction provides stability, while the integrated storage keeps everything within easy reach and neatly arranged. The ladder design is compact and practical, allowing easy access while maintaining safety. When placing the bed, ensure enough open space around it for movement and play. Choosing oak ensures the piece will age beautifully over time, maintaining its strength and character while offering high-end quality at an accessible level. Available on Amazon #bed #cabinet #desk #table #sofa submitted by /u/Electronic-Big-2767 to r/GVAwood [link] [comments]
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Re: Where to stay
... double beds are. We’ve stayed in that suite with our two kids... at the Palace in the loft suites, which have a king ... stairs that leads to a loft area with two double beds and a second bath. They’re...
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RE:Help me write third baby pros vs cons
... ages and genders of the kids it seems to me. Worst ... grasp of the dynamics because kids will usually display it when .... It makes it easier for kids to choose things to do ... 6. If one of the kids is super shy and clingy ... groups Cons: 1. If your kids already have an amazing dynamic ...) 4. Bunk beds will leave someone out unless everyone just gets their own loft bed (or someone...
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New Furniture
... of my children need new beds. We'd like to upgrade from.... Ideally the kids will be able to take these beds with them when... Antonio, my son has a loft bed from RoomsToGo from a ...
community.whattoexpect.com TequilaTuesday May 2, 2026
Help me find the assembly instructions for this Wayfair Gobeil Kids Twin Loft Bed
Hello, I purchased this loft bed second hand on Facebook marketplace and it came disassembled without instructions. I asked the original owner for the instructions but she no longer has them. I found the listing on the Wayfair site but after extensive google searching I've been unable to locate a copy of the instructions. I was wondering if anyone has this bed and could photograph the instructions for me or if there is a PDF copy somewhere online that I'm missing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/DommyMommyMint to r/HelpMeFind [link] [comments]
r/HelpMeFind DommyMommyMint Jul 13, 2026
Loft bed or beds with lots of storage space for teen
Our teen has a very small room and we’d like to get her a loft bed to maximize space. Thing is a lot of the beds we’ve seen online and IKEA seem flimsy. One of IKEA’s models, Smastad, looks sturdy and very functional but also childish? We’re worried she’ll outgrow the style quickly 😕 Any recs on sturdy loft beds for older kids/teens? We’d be open to regular beds recs with lots of storage space underneath. Honest reviews on them would be appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/Chio1990 to r/nycparents [link] [comments]
r/nycparents Chio1990 Jun 28, 2026
FULL SIZE GAMING LOFT BED FOR $160
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r/thedealsguy thedealsguy_ Jun 28, 2026
Solid Wood Loft Bed with Desk for Kids’ Rooms
Solid Oak Wood and Solid Beech Wood Loft Bed brings smart function, natural warmth, and elevated everyday comfort into a child’s bedroom, teen room, or compact guest space. Designed with a staggered bunk layout and a practical desk area underneath, this piece makes the room feel more organized without sacrificing style. The combination of solid oak wood and solid beech wood gives the bed a substantial, natural presence, while the clean modern shape keeps the space feeling bright, calm, and easy to live in. One of the biggest bedroom design trends right now is creating multifunctional rooms that support sleep, study, storage, and daily routines in one thoughtful layout. A solid wood loft bed with an upper sleeping area and lower desk zone is especially useful for small bedrooms, shared rooms, and apartments where every square foot matters. For a more designer-inspired look, pair it with warm neutral bedding, soft wall lighting, woven storage baskets, a simple desk chair, and a few open shelves for books or decor. This helps the room feel intentional, not crowded. This type of bed is a smart long-term choice for families who want practical solid wood furniture with a more refined look. The elevated bed design opens up valuable floor space, while the built-in desk area creates a comfortable place for homework, reading, or creative projects. With its natural wood texture, durable construction, and flexible layout, it brings together comfort, organization, and accessible luxury for a bedroom that feels both beautiful and highly functional. Available on Amazon #bed #desk #bookcase #cabinet #table submitted by /u/Electronic-Big-2767 to r/GVAwood [link] [comments]
r/GVAwood Electronic-Big-2767 May 25, 2026
How do I [F28], a widow, tell my in-laws[M58][F59] about my new partner? I am very, VERY close to them (for all intents and purposes they treat me as their daughter, events, sleepovers, trips etc.) and I am afraid that this will destroy everything
I am NOT OOP, OOP is u/CuriousButNotJewish Originally posted to r/relationship_advice How do I [F28], a widow, tell my in-laws[M58][F59] about my new partner? I am very, VERY close to them (for all intents and purposes they treat me as their daughter, events, sleepovers, trips etc.) and I am afraid that this will destroy everything Thanks to u/withlovetara & u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU Trigger Warnings: death of a spouse, mentions trauma Original Post: May 3, 2026 I married my soulmate, the love of my life and the light of my eyes 3.5 years ago. Unfortunately, he died shortly after our wedding due to an illness, in my arms and while holding his parents' hands. Suffice to say this was traumatic for everyone involved, everyone in his family tattooed his name on their wrist (I have a marriage tattoo, so not a name but a date tied to him, which is why I didn't do it), and the whole after-death, mourning, etc. period we bonded very deeply over his memory. For context (this is relevant), I am from country A. My late husband was from country B. I lived with him in country C, and since then I've moved and now live in country D. As my husband was dying, we both moved from C to B, so that burial and everything else would be easier. I then stayed with my in-laws for a while, moved back to C, sold the apartment I owned there shortly after and moved to D. I am thus now stranded, in a way, between my family (all in A) and my in laws family (all in B). I travel ~2 times a year to spend time with in-laws in B, maybe once a year to spend time with my own fam in A, and maybe once a year my entire blood family comes to D to spend time with me. It's an expensive and exhausting arrangement but it works in maintaining both bonds. It also means that when I am in B, I am now for all intents and purposes treated by in-laws, and the entire rest of my late husband's family, like I am their child: I live with them, travel with them around the country, eat with them, play video games together with my "siblings" in law, I am on the walls of their house in holiday photos and spend time with my late husband's cousins and now, these are basically my family too, my mom dad grandparents cousins etc. They're just as mom and dad as my own mom and dad are. And here comes the hard question: I'm in my late 20s. After my hubby died, I did date now and then, with eventually hoping for marriage and kids, but nothing seemed to work, fellow widows know what that's like. And then... I met this guy. And he has been, well, not like my late husband, but you know how sometimes you meet someone and they are YOUR person? And you just know? In a different way, this man is as much a soulmate now as my husband was. And he is very chill with me going to in-laws, mentioning a memory of something I did with my late husband on occasion, having a picture of him in my bedroom, etc. He is caring, loving, understanding and patient, everything a young widow could ask for... and things are moving fast. Which is the problem. Thus far, I never mentioned any relationships to my in-laws. They are aware, I am certain, that I do date, have sex, etc. but they don't ask, and I don't talk, about anything or anyone other than my late husband while in country B. I don't feel like that's respectful to change that, buuuuuut - well, I want to move in with this guy. And I want to stop saying I'm going on 'solo trips' when I'm actually going on trips with this guy. And I love him, a lot, and we are already talking marriage, and children. And I have to tell them that this man now exists in my life, and here I am, in my in-laws' toilet, writing this out at 2am to ask Reddit for advice. With 2 days left before I go back to country D and don't come back here to B until... God knows. Maybe Christmas? I have to tell them, and I want to do it in person while I am here, but I don't know how. I don't want it to seem ostentatious - there is pictures of me and late husband, together, hugging, on holidays, EVERYWHERE in the house, and announcing a new man in my life out of the blue might seem like I'm bragging or something. I'm not. I also don't want it to seem like I'm leaving them aside - I'm not. They are MY mom and dad in law, my gran gran and gram gram in law, my little brother and sister in law, and this will change nothing. Even after I get married. Even if I have children. They remain family to me and kin. But how do I even start this conversation? Because they won't ask. And I don't know how to mention it, in a way that we never speak about it again, in a way that respects and shows that my late husband is STILL my soulmate, still the light of my eyes - he's just not the only one, anymore. I'm scared out of my mind that this will make me lose them. Relevant Comments OOP responds to a comment about overthinking everything and how her late husband’s family might react to the new relationship OOP: Oh I know it's not betrayal. I am fully ok with this, I'm not feeling guilty over it or anything. Part of what made my soulmate well, my soulmate, is his emotional intelligence, his wisdom way beyond his years, his foresight and his empathy. He was dying and yet he took a few hours, sat me down, and made sure he understood and I understood what will happen once he dies. He told me in no uncertain terms that he wants me to date again. Like a petulant child, I told him I'll kill myself instead to not have to suffer a life without him - and I almost did. The lucidity that came after the suicide attempt made me realise he was right, and I don't carry any guilt in my heart, because in my head, it's a bit like polygamy if that makes sense? I still love my husband, deeply, profoundly and every second, but also, he is ok with this. He wanted me to find another good man (or woman). He wanted me to have children, if I wanted them. What do I have to be guilty for? He ain't mad at this, he's cheering me onwards and is probably proud of me for finding such a good catch. His parents are not as open minded. That's what I'm afraid of - their reaction, and the family's reaction as a whole. He comes from a very tightly knit family, and I really enjoy this, how close and personal everyone is with everyone. But they also might find it painful to picture me as OP, Woman Married to Unknown Man, as opposed to OP, Widow of our Dear Departed And Beloved Relative. The thing is, I am both. I will ALWAYS be both. I am wearing my wedding band proudly, continuously, and likely will keep it on a chain after I marry my current partner (and start wearing our wedding bands instead). Even now I have a promise ring of sorts on my middle finger, right next to my wedding band. For me these things are not a contradiction. I contain multitudes. I just don't know how to help my family of kinship also see this and not reject me. OOP on the reasons for wanting children with a partner OOP: Unfortunately, the line is tick tocking on my biological clock. I have a health condition that is degenerative - it might cause me to become infertile later in life. As you can imagine, in our day and age, this put off many men, who don't see why we shouldn't just wait till I'm 35+, but my late husband and I shared what we knew we always wanted out of life: at least two children (amongst other things). I'm only rushing because I'm afraid that if I don't have all the kids I want by 32-33, I may never have them :(. I wish women didn't have a biological clock, so I didn't have to do that. But life forces cruel choices on us. Had my late husband not died, we were considering starting children at 26 or so, so in a way (and I know this may sound silly) I feel a bit like I'm already "behind" on my planned timeline. House ownership? Check. Good job and being the breadwinner? Check. Finding a good partner to settle down and have kids with? Well, it was a check, and then life told me not only do I not get to have that check anymore, I have to keep staying alive and suffer through what's left. And I'm doing just that, I went to grief counselling, I made my peace with it, life sucks, so I'm just trying to make the best of a bad situation... but I know it's perhaps harder to understand for someone without a degenerative disease. Trust me, I wouldn't rush, if only I felt like I could afford to. (And before anyone asks, no, it's not inheritable.) OOP on if she has her relationships with her biological family as she only mentions much more about her in-laws than her own OOP: I don't, I'm much more close to my biological mom and my bio family over in-laws, but my father is an alcoholic and a bit of a gambling addict and growing up I have fought with him, shouted at him, and even physically assaulted him twice out of sheer anger (I definitely had anger issues as a teenager, and broke my dear mother's heart countless times over my inability to contain them). Now as an adult I have learned to love and appreciate him from a distance. I also love and have always loved children, and my parents are single children, so I have no cousins, and two of my four grandparents were dead by the time I married, so my grandparent exposure has been fantastic, but sadly limited. Comparatively, my late husband has 4 living grandparents (who are now great grandparents), 12 uncles and aunts, and... 18 cousins? I am close with around 9 of them. Of which some are children. And I love being here, playing with them, playing in general. It feels like family. It feels like what I want MY family to be when I have children. When I grew up we didn't really celebrate Christmas, we were too poor. When I grew up I had a chronic illness so everyone was constantly worried that the only child in the entire family will die if they don't take care of me, so we didn't travel much. When I grew up... people loved me, I was a very loved and wanted child, but I was also a difficult, angry, depressed child who felt the weight of the world on her shoulders and I know I didn't make my family's lives easy, the opposite. Which is why I moved to C by myself, took student loans, did a very good university on scholarships and debt, and am now making enough money to give my parents the life they never had growing up themselves (I send them money every month so they can do whatever they want and be happy with them). I feel like I'm allowed this small, vicarious, selfish luxury, to be in this family that's not my blood and pretend I belong. Play with the Legos I never had as a baby. Coo at all the toddlers I never played with, play football with the aunts and uncles I never had. It's not mom and dad's fault that they are who they are. They sacrificed everything to raise me. Sometimes they starved so that I never lacked anything. But at the same time, what do I have back in the home country to visit? Dying grandparents? Sad memories? I love my country, but I don't want to go back. I want mom and dad and my grandparents, as much as they can, to keep coming to country C to spend time with me. I want to make so much money that I can bring my mom and dad here to live with me permanently, even, once they retire and my grandparents die. I just don't see the point in visiting my country of origin, not because it's a bad country (I won't say what it is, but it is objectively an amazing country y'all have heard of), but because I have such a small family that I can just bring them all to me instead. We can go to cute cafes and buy stupid adult Legos and visit overpriced zoos and do all the silly stuff we haven't done before now. I'm killing myself working overtime with a chronic illness to make it happen. I don't think it means I'm more distant from my parents and grandparents of blood. It's just different. Commenter 2: Out of curiosity what are the timelines here? How long were you with your late husband and how long have you been with your current partner? What cultures and continents are we dealing with? My white Western anglophone POV might be out of line, you know? OOP: We're all Europeans, countries A B C D are a mix of Eastern, Southern and Western Europe. I was with my husband 4 years in total, this new guy I've dated for... we're coming up on 8 months? We're not getting married soon or anything, just talking about moving in together. OOP on the timeline of her dating, marriage, and her husband's passing OOP: I first came to country B to visit maybe 1.5 years before he died? We started to bond and do things together all of us already, for sure, but it definitely kicked up a notch after he died. I had a lot of cousins and aunts and uncles at my wedding I barely even knew the names of, but now I would trust them all with my life as if they were blood relatives. They also started visiting me in D after I bought my house there, so by definition after he died. He's been gone 3.5 years, we were married half a year, and we were both 24 at the time. New guy is 29. In-laws are from a very Catholic culture, I don't want to say the country specifically, but nobody in the family is religious. Does this help?   Editor's note: OOP updated into the original post Update: May 4, 2026 (same post, next day) EDIT: I DID IT I talked only to my mother in law, because I was a bit afraid to talk to them both, and I kept putting it off until literally the last second before we went to bed but, I did it. I told her that this guy is the first serious relationship I've had since hubby passed away, that it's quite a new thing (I was afraid to tell her it's been a long time - I can come clean about this small lie later on, if he becomes more than boyfriend) but that I've known him for a longer while because we're in the same friend group, and to my surprise, she asked me to tell her more about him! She cut me off at some point then and told me she is very happy for me, but she only wants one thing from me: to stay in touch with them, and to not push them aside, and to that I told her I had been freaking out the whole time while in country B about how to tell her, and she said it’s silly, even seemed to get a bit cross at me that I could ever be afraid to tell her because we are family, and I told her to me she is mom as much as my own mom is mom, so I was afraid to lose her and lose that, and anyway we hugged and she is very happy for me and we bonded over how we were both afraid that this moment would distance me from them, but I reassured her that literally nothing will change between us, and I am as much her daughter now as I will always be. So yeah: turns out, y'all were right, I freaked out over nothing much, and while I am uncertain as to when, or if, rest of family will find out, since she is the one I am closest with and she also knows her children and husband best, I trust that she'll mention it to them when she thinks that the time is right. At the same time I told my boyfriend, and he is very happy that it all went well, and congratulated me for it : D I did chicken out on telling her the full truth, how long we've been together, and stuff like that, as well as to have a full "we need to sit down" talk with father in law, but all in all, I think this is as ok as it will get, and I am reassured that even if he doesn't take it as well, mom (in law?) is in my corner and she is happy for me. Extra detail that entirely blew me away: the guys who said to mention to her that husband did tell me to remarry were more spot on the money than they thought. Turns out, not only did he have this conversation with me, he ALSO had this conversation with them, so she said she is ok with it especially because late hubby told her that this is what he wants. I do feel a bit uneasy at the thought of how this might have went had he not, but once again from beyond the grave and 3 years ago he protected his wife and made sure I am safe and accepted by his family, which. Guys. At 24, while dying. I cannot put into words how much I love this man. I would die for him to get even another hour of life. Until his last day he thought of me and loved me. How blessed are we that we get to have experienced a man such as him into our lives. I dunno how all of the guys who wanted an update will get it but uh... here you go? lol   Editor's note: below are two posts that are tangentially to the original and update posts WIBTAH to go ahead with buying a bunk bed despite my partner's hesitation?: May 17, 2026 (nearly two weeks later) Long story short, both my partner (30M) and I (28F) currently live in apartments with roommates. I have finally managed to save enough money and buy an apartment that I absolutely love, and since I wanted to move in with my partner eventually, this turned out to be a great moment for us to do so. We talked about it and, the conclusion we reached is that as I bought the apartment by myself, he will pay me half of the mortgage as rent after he moves in until (if) we get married. Anyway, one of the biggest reasons why I wanted to buy instead of continuing to rent is that I ADORE loft beds. They are my favourite beds in the world, I love the "living upstairs, couch beanbag with PS5 and projector and RGB lighting downstairs behind princess curtains" aesthetic, it's literally my dream. This is something I told my partner for a long time even before buying this apartment, that this is my dream bed, I want to buy one day, and it was a big motivator to buying (in our country almost all apartments for rent are furnished already so low chances to have a loft bed unless I buy the place instead of renting). Never has anything been said by him against this. I even showed him my Pinterest board with how I want it to look, 0 complaints. Now that the place is ready and I am starting to prepare for ordering furniture, ending my rent contract, and moving in, I am showing him again all of the inspo pics and he seems... less than thrilled? He asked a few times if I am sure this is the best choice for a bed, what if him or I fall off of the ladder at night, etc. I told him that the living room will also have a very comfortable guest bed AND a sofa with an extendable bed, so we don't have to sleep together if he doesn't like the bed, but he's all "hmm" and "maybe" and non-committal noises and it's a bit stressful tbh. Feels like he's raining on my parade. I even told him that there's no pressure with the move, I am fortunate enough to be able to pay the mortgage by myself if he isn't certain about moving together anymore, and he got a bit upset at me for implying we'd be giving up our shared dream of living together and sleeping together in the same bed just because he isn't sure about the loft bed idea. I don't know how to tell him this gently, but the loft bed isn't negotiable. It's absolutely happening. He knew about it for such a long time. At the same time, I asked my best friend (who is a man) what he thinks I should do and he said that I should be more open to compromise with this because compromise is the heart of a good relationship. But I don't want to compromise. I want my loft bed. WIBTAH to go ahead with buying it even though my partner isn't super thrilled with the idea? Sorry if my English is bad or the text sounds badly worded, English isn't my native language. Edit: I see some people are confused and think I am talking about those loft beds children have, I am talking about the double-bed sized loft beds that IKEA has for adults, specifically this one: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stora-loft-bed-frame-black-80160867/ Edit 2: fair enough, I take people's points about the weight limit, I'll inquire with a carpenter to have a custom bed built in the same style, but with a sturdier frame. I hear your safety concerns. Edit 3: a kind redditor suggested a bed and the company just happens to deliver to where I live, so it looks like I'll be buying this beauty, with a very much 2-adults'-weight maximum weight to it: https://abc-meubles.com/fr/lit-mezzanine-bois/1452-1270341-lit-mezzanine-sylvia-escalier-cube.html#/67-couleur-brut_sans_vernis Cheers to all the other suspended (apparently bunk is not the word, loft bed is correct) bed owners out there pouring in their stories and helpful advice Tonight I have a date and guess what topic we'll discuss over some nice dinner - will update later! Edit 4: This sub won't let me post comments anymore cause y'all have downvoted my comments answering your questions so much that it fell under some threshold. So no updates or INFO answers anymore. Too bad. Also please stop mentioning "guest rooms". This is not the US. It is a 1 bedroom apartment in a European capital city where the average 2 bedroom apartment is at least 1 million EUR. It doesn't have the immense amount of space that American houses have. We all wish we had those houses. Those houses here, in bumfuck nowhere in the countryside, would be between 1 and 2 million EUR. Edit 5: we didn't break up. We talked about it, and I posted an update on it: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1tg76o0/update_wibtah_to_go_ahead_with_buying_a_bunk_bed/ To everyone cursing me out and wishing for the death of my relationship, sorry babes, it ain't happening. AITAH has no consensus bot, OOP received mixed reactions, splitting between NTAs and YTAs Editor's note: OOP made numerous responses in this post, the majority of her responses have been downvoted. I am listing significant details not covered Relevant Comments Commenter 1: .... all loft beds are literally under "kids' loft beds & bunk beds" category in Ikea. It's definitely 100% NOT for adults. There's only 1 double mattress loft bed in the states and They even say: "Please note that our loft bed frames are designed for one person at a time even if 2 or more persons total weight is less than 220lb per bed limit." You're mistaken OOP: We don't live in the states. In my country's IKEA website, bunk beds are not aged like they seem to be in the US. Commenter 2: What are your ceiling heights though? Are you going to be bumping your head all the time? OOP: If I remember correctly, they're a bit under 4 meters (editor's note: a bit over 13 feet). It's an old apartment and has blessedly freakishly tall ceilings. OOP on the cost of a place in her country OOP: In my country an apartment with more than 2 rooms is a million EUR (editor's note: $1,160,400.00 USD). I'm being realistic here. Already being able to own my place before I'm 30 is massively ahead of my generation. + Rent is generally higher than mortgage, because housing market sucks ass. 2. a 2 bedroom apartment is around a million EUR, because housing market sucks ass. 3. Being able to afford any real estate in this nightmare of a country is already huge, the average first time house buyer is over 40 years old. Buying my own place before 30 is immense in itself. Commenter 3: it’s your house, not his. if he wants an option on furnishing, he should be paying half the mortgage and half the price of the furnishings. OOP: Technically he's prying half of the mortgage amount per month, but I put my foot down and this will be in the form of a rent contract. It is my property and it will remain my property. OOP on who is paying for the bed OOP: And I'm paying for the bed lol. Like he ain't paying 50%, another commenter made me realise how stupid I am to consider someone else's vision for a bed when I'm buying the furniture, for an apartment I bought... OOP on the weight limit of the loft bed that might not hold her and her partner OOP: We both weigh, together, 130kg. If the bed breaks under us I'll file a customer complaint because wtf lol. Commenter 4: INFO: Do you like having sex with your partner? Do they make loft beds big enough for 2 people? Would you consider a loft that's more of a couch on top? I'm not gonna shit on you for your dream even if I don't get it but I'm just gonna tell you right now you are describing a single person's lifestyle not something that is practical for a couple. So decide which one you want more. OOP: The loft bed frame is 200x200, I've already had a ton of sex in this exact type of loft bed when I had a very short FWB stint in college with another girl who had this bed, trust me, it's 100% sturdy enough lol. Like you can do all kinds of bondage in it even because of how big the frame is and how many board nooks it has available - it makes for some INSANE shibari if your partner knows how to make it! The loft bed love I have is unrelated to this lol, I loved loft beds even before discovering their BDSM potential, but the adult, queen sized loft beds are definitely made with sex in mind, take my word on this ;) OOP on considering hers and her partner's heights OOP: We're both short people and the place has high ceilings, so we shouldn't have problems hitting our heads. Our sex life is, let's say, potentially adventurous: given that we both have housemates, we haven't had the chance to try lots of crazy stuff, but this apartment will be a bit of a chance to explore some kinks and fetishes we both have in common. The bunk bed will help with that also, since there are lots of posts and polls to wrap rope around on it ;) + We're both about the same height, 168-170cm, idk what that is in American units. (editor's note: approximately 5'5") Commenter 5: I mean if the bed is more important to you than the partner is, which it sounds like is the case, then I think that says a lot about your relationship. OOP: It's not about the bed itself, same as it wasn't about the Iranian yoghurt. This is something I communicated as a non-negotiable to him forever ago, it is a dream I actively sank tens of thousands of euros to achieve. The fact that he's only now, when we're 95% there, saying he doesn't like it or is a dealbreaker, feels to me like if I was dating some guy for 10 years with the clear understanding that we both want children, only for him to change his mind up and say he needs to think last moment. You know what I mean? This is a dream of mine he was aware of for pretty much years and only now when it's about to happen he reveals he doesn't like it. If he hated the concept why not tell me sooner? Like when I showed him my inspo Pinterest boards? OOP on the deed of the apartment OOP: I'm sorry, is his name on the deed to this house? Is he buying the furniture? Are we going 50/50 on it? No? Ah, well. Equals isn't just a vibe, equals is a thing counted in cold hard cash. + I have only my name on the deed, he will have a rental contract with no equity claim to my property if he does move in with me. Commenter 6: YTA. You want him to move in, but he doesn’t even get a say in any furniture and he's paying half of the bills. Then you told him the bed is non-negotiable and he can sleep elsewhere or LIVE elsewhere. If this is your dying hill and something to strain your relationship over you have growing to do. OOP: He's paying rent. I paid the down deposit, I pay and am responsible for this house. As far as I am concerned he can have the certainty and joy of us living together, but unless he coughs up some down deposit and we buy a property together, the same way my landlords certainly don't ask me how I want my rental apartment furnished, he also doesn't get a say. We are both adults and I won't be a doormat and let him act as if he bought this house. OOP on whose idea was to move in together OOP:He's the one who keeps pushing for us to move in together as a great opportunity. I won't lie, having to not pay half of the mortgage would be easier on my wallet, and he only works part time, so he could do household chores (he already said he'd want to cook for us and clean the place so that I don't have to hire cleaning help)... I'm ok with him moving in but if he doesn't I won't die.   [Update] WIBTAH to go ahead with buying a bunk bed despite my partner's hesitation?: May 17, 2026 (same day, hours later) Short update to all the lovers of loft beds (I have now learned it's called loft and not bunk) and all of those fervently calling me a thousand names and acting like I'm torturing my gem and babe of a partner by having him move in with me. We just had a date night. It was lovely, if a bit cold (why is it so cold so close to summer, anyway?), and with my mind heavy from all the commenters absolutely losing their shit at the concept of shorter-than-average adults sleeping in anything other than the most insanely massive beds known to man, I gently prodded the topic of the loft bed back into conversation. I put all my cards on table and was fully honest, told him that I am hurt that he seems to not have taken me seriously before, that I want to find a compromise that makes him happy as well, but at the same time, that this bed is very important to me and I am not sure where to go from here, but I want to discuss it seriously, because his dismissive attitude made me unsure about the future. To my surprise, he was himself surprised that I took his grumpiness about the bed so seriously. He said he's still not thrilled at the idea, that he was hoping I had reconsidered a bit in light of the negatives he raised, but that if that's what I really want, he'll be there for me for it. And then we got to planning. I won't bore the good folks with too many details; I showed him the French bed someone suggested from the last post (I linked it in the previous post), he liked that the stairs look way less slippery than the IKEA ladder, suggested we put some anti-slip surface carpets on them for extra safety and also that we bolt the contraption to the walls to reduce shaking during, ahem, adult activities, and then he asked me if I think we could fit a bed underneath that bed, and if I'd be ok with that. I said probably yes, but that it wouldn't be a massive bed. He said that's fine. So that's what's happening. The gaming console and beanbag combo will have to relocate somewhere else (the office, most likely - its existence seems to have confused a lot of people, just to help clarify, it's a 1 bedroom apartment with a small office room which is too small to be a bedroom by itself), the downstairs curtains don't really fit into the picture anymore, but we'll put a bed underneath the loft bed, so he can choose whether he wants to sleep in his bachelor-style pad under the stairs (Harry Potter jokes were had) or climb up with me in the upper area. He also said that he hopes I'll grow tired of the "heights" sooner rather than later, to which I jokingly said he'll have to ground me down a lot for that to happen (does this joke make sense in English? it's like when you direct electricity into the ground by reaching up to the sky with a metal antenna), and in response he gave me a tight hug and kiss. The world didn't explode. We didn't break up. We'll just have an even funkier bed situation than before: a double bed underneath the loft bed. It will probably look something like this (replace the table and single bed with a full bed underneath the loft bed): https://pin.it/4SG9BidJt But it's not that bad. We might even put the curtains on the upper side of the bed (the ceiling? a rail? not sure yet) to keep the whimsy aspect and then it might look like something like this: https://pin.it/16BNKDu2e We also, to the annoyance of that person complaining about who makes Pinterest boards anymore, agreed to make a shared pins board to be more in touch with this project and how we see it. Uh... the end? I know some people wanted an update once the bed came home, but realistically, that will be one month from now or so, I thought I'd give this small update until then. The drama my little princess whimsy bed truly was crazy so hopefully this calms some folks down. Editor's note: again, OOP made numerous responses in this post, the majority of her responses have been downvoted Some Comments Has OOP slept in a loft bed before? OOP: I did have it in one of the previous rentals I had, and an ex-girlfriend of mine also had it. It's very much a love it or hate it thing I'm starting to learn - some people absolutely despise them and some really like them, one thing is for certain though, they're not for houses with low ceilings. Saw someone say they had less than 1m between the bed and ceiling in their one as a child, which sounds like a casket with extra steps. Commenter 1: You should show him your other post and comments so he can see exactly how uncaring and dismissively you spoke about him. He has a right to know how you actually view him. It would probably be an eye opener for him. OOP: I think he's happier enough not seeing my angrier side. Some of the stuff people said there... phew. I have a temper, it's in my people's blood, we can light up from nothing, fiery blood. I did say some bullshit I didn't actually mean, when redditors call me entitled retarded a child a bitch a psychopath and every other name under the sun, of course it gets under my skin and makes me aggressive. But with him I'm feeling the kind of calm I've never felt before. As long as we find compromise and respect each other, there is no reason to become upset. He hasn't harmed before, ever, has never raised his voice or called me names. I have no reason for anger with my love. If anything, he seemed more happy that we'll get a cat than anything. And now we have to figure out how to make a cat staircase that's safe for it to climb up in bed and back... I still don't see the joy in it, but that's his lifelong dream, so everyone is moving forward with their plans it seems 😉 Commenter 2: He said he didn’t want the bed, but you are going to it anyhow. You aren’t a great partner. You are prioritizing a “fun idea” over his comfort. OOP: We made a compromise, that's how compromises work. I am happy, he is happy. A compromise did not mean tossing the bed out or breaking up with him or whatever people kept saying I should do.   THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT THE OOP DO NOT CONTACT THE OOP's OR COMMENT ON LINKED POSTS, REMEMBER - RULE 7 submitted by /u/Choice_Evidence1983 to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
r/BestofRedditorUpdates Choice_Evidence1983 May 24, 2026
Solid Oak Kids Loft Bed with Storage
Solid oak kids loft bed with integrated storage and shelving creates a warm, thoughtfully organized space designed for both rest and everyday living. The natural tone of oak brings softness and calm into the room, while the elevated sleeping area opens up functional space below for books, toys, and essentials. Its clean, rounded lines add a sense of safety and comfort, making the room feel both practical and inviting without visual clutter. Strong craftsmanship ensures your pieces can be passed down through generations, adding lasting value to a home built for family living. Today’s interior trends focus on smart, space-saving solutions that combine multiple functions into one cohesive design. Loft beds with built-in storage are increasingly popular for children’s rooms, allowing parents to keep spaces organized while maintaining a clean, airy look. Designers are pairing natural wood with neutral walls, soft textiles, and minimal decor to create a calm environment that supports both play and rest. To enhance the space, keep styling simple—add a soft rug, a few favorite books, and warm lighting to highlight the natural material without overwhelming the room. Beyond aesthetics, this bed is built for durability and daily use. Solid wood construction provides stability, while the integrated storage keeps everything within easy reach and neatly arranged. The ladder design is compact and practical, allowing easy access while maintaining safety. When placing the bed, ensure enough open space around it for movement and play. Choosing oak ensures the piece will age beautifully over time, maintaining its strength and character while offering high-end quality at an accessible level. Available on Amazon #bed #cabinet #desk #table #sofa submitted by /u/Electronic-Big-2767 to r/GVAwood [link] [comments]
r/GVAwood Electronic-Big-2767 May 7, 2026
Looking for a carpenter who can build a custom loft for the kids
Anyone know of anybody who would be able to build out a custom 2 twin bed loft in a tall bedroom? It's a bit beyond my wood working skills, and it seems like too small of a gig for full contractor situation. I guess I'm really just looking to see if anyone has a carpenter that they know and trust, because my kids will be sleeping up there, and that seems like an important thing to be safe. Thanks for any suggestions. submitted by /u/flooph696 to r/oakland [link] [comments]
r/oakland flooph696 Mar 17, 2026
Building a lofted bed for my kid's room
My teenager has outgrown his twin bed- had a lofted IKEA bed frame and loves the space underneath. I want to build him a bed frame with bookshelves underneath for him to store his LEGO and books. Using the pictures above, the giant blue thing is the queen size mattress, green things are the bookshelves. I don't trust the wal-mart bookshelves to hold any real weight at all, so the bed frame would be resting on a frame of 2x4's and 2x6's. 2x4's are red, 2x6's are orange. Planned on using screws to put the frame together to make it easier to take apart if he moves rooms. Not pictured is the mattress supports (bunky board?) of 1x4's that will rest along the top of everything so the mattress doesn't sag between the holes of the top rectangle. Would this setup be able to hold his weight? He currently weighs 150 lbs, I'd want it to hold at about 300 plus mattress. None of this is screwed into the wall and I have zero problem adding more 2x6's to the middle to help with weight distribution- like the 4th picture shows. The only catch is, he wants to be able to go underneath and read, so there can't be a support in the middle-middle. Would the 2x4's and 2x6's be enough to support the weight? submitted by /u/HammerDownRein to r/woodworking [link] [comments]
r/woodworking HammerDownRein Feb 16, 2026
Hello fellow dads! Question about a loft bed for a 9 year old daughter DIY? Or just BUY$
A little background first time poster while Going on being a decades long dad to my 9 year old daughter and trying to make this Christmas extra special, considering it’s the last Christmas she will be an only child! Baby #2 will be here next July, and while we are excited, my daughter is 9 going on 17 I feel certain with her attitude 😂 she’s not a bad kid she’s just very grown up acting for her age, she’s smart witty, sarcastic, everything that makes this dad smile and be proud to coal mine! But she’s wanting an upgrade on her bed and bedroom in general, I have an office and she’s got a dream so you know the drill! Screw that office give my kid happiness! Long story short we are in a 3 bedroom 2 bath house we own, (thankful for this we are blessed for sure) and she’s been in the same room since she was born, grown up and adjusted etc, but she’s also growing and she wants a loft bed for Christmas I thought it was very mature to ask for something like this and in truth she’s very mature and besides this has also been slowly saving and adding things that make sense instead of endless toys. (Not that there isn’t a mtn of squishmellows in there too 😂 cause there is for sure) She sees this as a coming of age thing, it’s going to give her more space for her makeup vanity, and space for a little desk and more floor space essentially for her in her new bedroom, we are moving ber into the slightly bigger room down the hall 10 ft and having the baby room be the Og baby room my daughter has occupied. I’m here to ask the dads of Reddit their humble opinion on this loft bed. Would my best bet be buying the setup from a website and rush delivery, most can be here in 72 hours due to my prox to most shipping centers. I am not against DIY if its doable and not an extremely invasive project, I’ve built things before 😂 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😅😅😅 But what’s yalls opinions I’m looking at something like this, any opinions and suggestions are appreciated! Heavily leaning into just buying and then adding a custom touch maybe some led lighting and a vanity I can diy and just assemble the rest! Just putting the finishing touches on Christmas and this is the last big surprise and if it’s a little later than Christmas no big deal just looking to make a kid happy and we are blessed to be able to get her other stuff as well! Thanks in advance and I hope all the dads of reddit have wonderful and merry Christmas and or happy holiday if you celebrate otherwise! Love and prosperity to all! submitted by /u/xMr_BoT to r/Dads [link] [comments]
r/Dads xMr_BoT Dec 17, 2025
AITAH for having issues with my GF's 11.5 year old son not giving us privacy?
Long story short my GF (44) I’m (37) she has a almost 12 year old son who still will often ask to sleep in her bed. He has not hit puberty yet or anything but she does often allow this. ( I don't live there and never sleep there ) The one time I spent the night the boy banged the side of his bed in his room until 2AM until she eventually caved and went and slept in his bed with him, me alone in her room. We just got back from our first family vacation, A 1 bedroom condo, with a loft that has two single beds for the kids, her daughter 9 and the boy nearing 12, the daughter had no issues sleeping up there. The boy slept up there the first night, but said we had to keep our master bedroom door open all night, this is even a policy at there home, she must sleep with her bedroom door open. The 2nd or 3rd night the house is dark and quiet for at least an hour everyone should be sleeping, me and my GF start fooling around a bit, very quiet ect. Sure enough the boy sneaks downstairs and peeks into our room and sees me and his mom doing stuff. 45 minutes of pure chaos follows of yelling, screaming, you name it he does not like his mom doing stuff with me. Side note the boy really likes me otherwise and we do tons of guy hobbies and fun stuff together, he likes having me around, just doesn't like me being alone with her. So for the remainder of the trip he says he's sleeping on the couch, which is just outside our room.. with the door wide open of course, she allows this... The one night I get up around midnight to take a pee, house and has been quiet and dark for over an hour everyone should be sleeping. I get up really quiet and peek around the door frame to see what the boy is doing.. He should be sleeping. And sure enough he's awake, just staring down the hall into our room, listening, waiting, monitoring... if there are any sounds or noises or anything. This is creepy AF to me, I close the door to the bedroom after I go to the bathroom, but not latched all the way closed, and sure enough 10 minutes later he comes storming down the hall, swings the door open violently, screaming why is the door closed, she gets up starts screaming at me for closing it. I calmly explain how he was just sitting up, watching, waiting, listening for anything from our room. She grabs a pillow and blanket and runs out to the couch where he should be sleeping, and than they eventually all go upstairs and sleep in the loft, me alone in the main bedroom. Is this all too much? We have been dating over a year, I have hung out with them as a family tons and tons of times, at there house very frequently ect. But this boy and moms attachment isn't normal is it? He is totally ok with his father getting re married, and has no issues with him or his new wife by the way - but only sees the father a couple times a year - lives other side of the country, Guessing a total of 5/6 weeks a year total he goes to see him. He really loves and looks up to his dad, and is well behaved when he visits him I’ve been told. Added: ** the boy is diagnosed with ADHD and ODD ( Oppositional defiant disorder) where I think she clearly struggles setting boundaries with him. ** the 9 year old daughter is super normal, goes to bed at a decent time, stays in her bed, never causes any issues. If I am at there house watching a movie or Hockey game on a school night and it's getting late, the boy will not go to sleep he will stay up until I leave.. And she allows this. ** the whole family does individual therapy, the boy has seen many professionals, psychiatrist , neurologist, school resources ect, I am just not sure how much had been addressed with the co dependency... ** we’ve done lots of camping as a family unit but never any problems since he’s close by in the tent with her / us… ** been dating / together over a year, she had me over at her house frequently/ part of her kids life early on within the first month I would say. submitted by /u/R_87 to r/AITAH [link] [comments]
r/AITAH R_87 Apr 25, 2025
Daughter's Dream Room Makeover
For my daughter’s birthday, she wanted a room makeover, and I had a $600 budget to make it happen. I built her a loft bed using leftover 2x4s, only needing to buy a couple of 2x10s for the sides and some melamine shelves for the desk. I used shelf brackets and a $100 Amazon drawer unit (an IKEA Alex dupe) for support. Total cost? Less than $200—thanks to already having a mattress! I also grabbed a closet system for $130 on Amazon and some motion-sensor LED COB lights for $15 from AliExpress. With some budget left, I splurged on a smart TV/monitor and a budget-friendly mini PC for under the loft, and some cool LED Lights. She hasn’t left her room since… just kidding! But she absolutely loves it, and that’s all that matters! submitted by /u/kerrnadian to r/DIY [link] [comments]
r/DIY kerrnadian Feb 22, 2025
I'm leaving my family [New Update]
This was originally posted here by u/margiebabie. There were was an update then posted here. Scroll down to 🔴🔴🔴 for the newest update. I am NOT OOP. OOP is u/Round_Macaroon_190 Originally posted to r/offmychest I'm leaving my family Trigger warning: forced marriage, religious coercion, abused, infidelity, harassment Mood spoiler: Hopeful Original posted on August 6, 2023 I'm typing this in a mix of fear and nerves. I am the youngest (22) of five kids M30, M28, F28 (twins) and F25. My parent's are heavily religious and we live in Utah. Growing up, everything had to be done perfectly it didnt matter if it was grades, looks, social activities or even friends. I'm different from my siblings as I was never interested in the maths and science like they were. I've always been the writer, the painter. I remember once when I was 13, I made a painting of a dove in a snowy field and won 1st in the competition. I told my parents who got angry that I had 'wasted my time with something so worthless when I should have been using the time to study.' I still had A's in every class. My mother won't even say more than a few words to me, she's always seemes like she hates me and I don't understand. Father burned the painting to remind me of what was truly important before taking all of my art supplies until I showed more responsibility with my time. It's been like this as long as I can remember. I work full time, and have since I was 15 at McDonalds dashing every bit of money I could. Father took half my checks as 'tithing' to help teach me what being an adult was like. I applied to several colleges but was told by my parents that they would not be helping me with tuition as they did for my siblings because they thought sending me to college would just be a waste of money. So I got angry. I am so tired of being the black sheep just because I like the arts more than maths and science. And then, I heard them talking when I got up in the middle of the night about the 'perfect man' they'd found who is willing to take me in. Through our church. I am terrified, and so I'm leaving. I've got some money saved up, a good amount and I'm leaving the country. I found a job that lets me work remote doing freelance design work and I've had my passport since I was a kid because of our family vacations overseas. I'm taking nothing other than a change of clothes, my laptop and important documents I took out of my father's office. I booked a flight that leaves in five hours and I'm never coming back. I'm not even going to take my phone since I'd need to get a new number anyway. My best friend, god bless her, had been the one booking things and getting everything ready since I couldn't tip off my parents. She's also smuggled some of my more important things I can't take to hold onto for me. She's parking down the street and I'll leave with my smallest suitcase to me her. I don't know how they'll take this, I'm terrified they'll find a way to drag me back, or track me down. They went to bed over an hour ago, but I'm too anxious to sleep. I don't know if I'll have any updates, but I just hope they don't stop me. Update 2: I'm Leaving (Left) My Family (posted on August 10, 2023) Wow, so much has been happening lately that it’s kept my head on a swivel constantly. I’ll start with the good part of the update before moving on to the less… happy bits. So, I was advised to remove the location destination from my post, so all I will say is that I’m in South Africa right now and it’s amazing. The food is astonishing, and a poster here messaged me to recommend that I try ‘Bunny Chow’ which is actual authentic curry in a bread bowl, it was phenomenal. I got to chatting with one of the hotel staff, she’s about my age and we really hit it off. She went with me to a local shopping center to get some new and better clothes. At least I’m used to wearing dresses, so that doesn’t phase me and they’re very light weight and breathable unlike a lot of US dress fabrics. She also told me to always shake out my shoes every morning just in case. I’ve started apartment hunting, and it’s well within my budget, like super low compared to how sky high it is in the US. It’s honestly jaw-dropping. Like $81 dollars for a studio apartment with a loft and kitchenette. So yeah, housing won’t be an issue, and it is a bit odd to be house… shopping? For myself when I’ve always lived with my parents. Now onto the less pleasant bits. I finally opened the emails, deciding it was best to probably get it over with. My father’s email was filled with anger, there is no other way to put it. He said that by taking off irresponsibly like I did cost them the friendship of someone they’d planned on introducing to me. He never admitted that it was the 53 year old they’d basically sold me to. Father stated that because of the social relations that had been damaged and impacted by my actions, I owe them approximately $85,000 in reparations. He also claims that he will be taking me to court if I don’t pay it in full within 30 days and return home as I obviously cannot be trusted. I plan to ignore that as I believe him to be bluffing. He ended his email/rant with “You belong to me, and I won’t tolerate such defiance when we’ve put a roof over your head and taken care of you for your entire life. You were never the child we expected, it’s time you make up for your deficiencies. I expect you home within the next two weeks.” Yeah. No. My Siblings were basically copies of my father’s email, admonishing me for throwing the efforts of our parent’s in their faces before running off like a coward unwilling to face the fallout of my actions. I skimmed them honestly, before just deleting them. It’s nothing I didn’t expect. However, my sister in law, she’s married to my eldest brother, sent her own email before asking me not to reply as she would be deleting every sign she sent it from her end. She congratulated me on stepping out on my own and getting away from my parent’s and their demands. She said that she herself hadn’t been strong willed enough to stand up to her parent’s when they basically betrothed her to my brother. Which makes sense as I remember that they met and then married within 6 months, and even then I thought that was a bit strange. She pleaded with me not to return, and not to reply. That was it. It was a bit unnerving honestly, as I do believe her, and I’m sad that she is stuck the way she is. The last email was from my best friend. She said that the morning after I flew out, my parent’s had been on their doorstep demanding to see me. Apparently they believed I was hiding with her. They refused to leave, screaming for me to stop pretending I wasn’t there. It caused enough of a scene that the police were called, but they only talked to my parent’s briefly and let them leave. It really angered my friend, who’d wanted them arrested for threats and trespassing. The police only claimed that there “Wasn’t a pattern of behavior that would warrant them being arrested and charged.” Before just leaving. She didn’t know when they realized I wasn’t there at her house, but they didn’t come back thankfully. However, word has spread of me ‘fleeing the safety of my parent’s home’ and how they wanted me to return as they ‘were concerned and fearful of what may happen with me out on the streets alone’. The church ward has actually done searches of the area trying to find me. I don’t know what they’ll do from here, but they have no idea I left the country, let alone the state. My friend has no plans to say anything, and neither do I. As far as I’m concerned right now, they can live with that state of wondering for the rest of eternity. I don’t think I will renounce my US Citizenship, as there may come a day when I need it and it’s better to be safe than sorry. But I have full plans to gain dual citizenship as soon as I am able to. That’s it for now, no other parts yet, but if anything changes I’ll let you know. I want to thank you all for your comments and private messages, it feels like I’ve got friends and family on my side and I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Truly, thank you, all of you. Update 3 posted on August 11, 2023 So much advice and support from everyone, I cannot thank you all enough. I thought with all the comments and questions I thought I’d answer here and explain what’s happened since my last post. Ironically, my use of maths instead of just math comes from my mother who is British and met my father in England when they were 22. So I do come by it naturally and my siblings say it that way as well. I thank you for drawing my attention to the tt videos broadcasting my story, though why they changed the name I don’t know. I did report them but we’ll have to see if they ever pull the videos down or at least edit them. Second is people questioning why I chose South Africa and Johannesburg of all places because of how dangerous it can be. I do understand the risks, but there is nowhere on this planet that is inherently danger free. Africa is massive and incredibly diverse, finding someone would be very difficult and because those videos got so much attention I have left Johannesburg sadly. I’m very far though obviously still in Africa. The area I’m in now is incredibly safe, and came highly recommended by several people. Settling here will be very comfortable and the people are wonderful. I may even attend the university here and get a degree. I haven't replied to the emails, but I have saved them and printed copies and laminating them just in case. I will not be renouncing my US Citizenship, and my passport is good for another 8 years. I don't hate religion, regardless of what it is. In my eyes, a persons relationship with God is incredibly personal. If a person connects with him via camping, or walks, long drives listening to music, acts of service - that's their choice and it’s just as valid in my opinion as sitting in a pew is. Possibly more as they're at honest with themselves instead of just putting on a false façade for the public eye. I plan on ignoring any further emails from my family, other than printing them out just in case. They’ve made several phone calls to my friend whose had fun with them. “The first time your father called yelling that I hand you over I pretended to be cowed and gave him your ‘location’, it took him to a strip club. He came back screaming at how I head embarrassed him, I just hung up on him honestly.” She did that each time they called, giving a different location each time. Her favorite was sending my parents to a nudist retreat, my mother passed out apparently. My friend is looking to move and eventually plans to join me but will jump around a bit so that they don't follow her to me. I did finally read my uncle’s email, but it was just a copy of my father's with the added comment that he and his fellow cops would be looking for me to bring me home safe before I ‘got myself in trouble and hurt.’ I am being watchful, and I know better than to wander into dark alleyways and abandoned places. That’s all I’ve got for now, if anything changes I’ll let you all know. It’s heartwarming seeing and reading how many people are on my side and in my corner. I’ve actually begun printing out everyone’s messages and comments to put in a binder I can look back on later. Truly thank you all, I mean it. Relevant comment: On being forced to marry even though OOP is an adult: OP: Pressure via local church wards, it is easier to move on when I don't have them standing over me forcing their choices in place of my own. I honestly don't know if I'd be strong willed enough to stand up to my father in person just yet. Maybe one day in the future when I know who I am outside of what I've been forced to be. Update 4 posted on August 26, 2023 Hello everyone, it’s been a while since my last update and a few things have happened that I was told by my friend that I needed to share since everyone was still clearly rooting for me. I have settled in a bit here, and am now enjoying the fun of paperwork, oh so much paperwork. I have secured an apartment, and while it’s two bedrooms, one is for my friend when she comes to join me. I’ve made a few acquaintances here locally and am beginning to stand on my own a bit. My biggest challenge has been dealing with feeling uncomfortable because I don’t know all of those ‘unspoken rules’ the way I did in the US. As such, I’m constantly second guessing myself but hopefully that will fade with time. So… Family. My family has learned I left the state, how they did, I’m not sure. They do, however, seem convinced that I am still in the continental US. My friend works as a cartoonist, and while she doesn’t make a large amount of money, she makes more than enough to live comfortably. She’s getting ready to leave herself and decided to send my parents a… farewell gift. She didn’t tell me about this until just a little bit ago. She spent a few hours carefully drawing my parent’s as they visited each location she sent them to, including their reactions and all scenes were ended with the phrase ‘Abade-Abade-Abade That’s All Folks.’ Sadly while I’ve never seen looney tunes? As she named it, she said she portrayed my dad as similar to a… coyote? I’m still not a 100% sure what that means, but she said everyone else would. Before then ordering me to watch it. Maybe one day. She should be joining me around October 9th, after country hopping several times. All the things she hasn’t sold are in a secured storage unit, including the things she’s been holding for me. The biggest… revelation came after my father… well he had a meltdown apparently after I never responded to him. He got into a fight with my mother in church, and many things were said. Among those, according to several that my mother had cheated on my father, which, well… led to me. Which is why she never liked me I guess as I just reminded her of her mistakes. My father took her back in spite of that, but well, there it is. It caused a big stir in the ward, and meetings were held though I obviously don’t know what was said or done. I may never know honestly. I am trying to move on and am even contemplating getting a tattoo. Part of me really wants to, while another points out that if I … change enough and father finds me, he won’t want me then. That’s all really for now. I’m not sure if I’ll have anything else to share but if anything happens I’ll let you all know. Thank you for all the messages and comments, I do read them all. And it means more than you’ll ever know. Update 5: December 20 2023 Hello everyone, sorry this update has taken so long. Once my friend arrived things got really hectic. She’s been settling in well, and it has been a huge relief to have her here with me, as it gives me a sense of security that I didn’t really have before. We’ve been taking time to build new routines, finding a new normal I guess that works for us both. It’s been a challenge but at the same time, everything has been so different one day to the next that it’s kept the days from seeming boring or blurring together. One of the elderly neighbors I’ve been talking to a lot since I moved here has also invited the both of us to spend Christmas with her and her family. They’re going to have a goat as the main meat, which is different but I’m excited to try. It’s odd to not see Christmas trees everywhere, but that’s still a new thing so it’s not common here. But her granddaughter is teaching my friend and I some of the dances we’ll be doing, as Christmas celebrations here a more like a festive party and gathering rather than a slow day spent with just gifts. It’s odd, as even in my family we’d only every be given three gifts. One for our body, one for the mind and the last for the soul to honor the trinity according to my parents. Last year I think I received a new Sunday dress, a set of physics textbooks and a new log journal for my scripture reading. After gift openings we’d each retreat to our rooms and remain there until dinner was ready usually made by mother and myself. Yet here, they’re planning on doing our hair, having dances and music with food and laughter. Gifts are still given obviously but the day is spent more with those around you than on material things. I’m… excited. I’ve decided to ignore my family for now. I’ve gotten a lot of questions on why I didn’t report them or confront them and the answer is easy and may seem a bit… childish but the thought of facing them like that terrifies me. I just – I don’t want to be around them, talk to them or think about them. I’m genuinely scared that trying to ‘bring justice’ will only drag me right back into the mess I ran from. I’m 22 and yet I’m terrified of my own family. So that’s why I’m not doing anything to them, I just want to pretend, even if only for a bit that my life isn’t messed up and freakish, if that makes any sense at all. I don’t know where I will be a year from now, but somehow, the thought doesn’t worry me. I’m… I’m happy, genuinely happy, and excited to see where things will go from here. Thank you everyone. Really I mean it. Looking back, it’s mind-blowing how things have changed, and there is still so much I get to do! I know there are people here from all over the world, I'd love to hear your holiday traditions I don't care if it's not Christmas I'd just love to hear what you do this time of year and your traditions. I'm trying to figure out my new normal, and what I like so I'd love any suggestions be it food, music, dances, anything really! 🔴🔴🔴 Update 6: One Year Update Nov 18 2024 I'm sorry it's been so long since I last came on here, and my friend reminded me the other day that I may want to come back if only to see what's been said and check my messages. It's been... a bit of a ride since my last post. First off, to alleviate any concerns, no my family has not found me. I thank the heavens for that every day. My father eventually realized I was out of the country about a month after my previous post, and as I'd worried he'd do, he reached out to the church to see if they had any idea where I'd gone. A missionary came across me and when they kept coming by, at least once a day, my friend decided enough was enough. She asked me if I still wanted to remain in the church or at least this branch of it and I said no. So, we went down to the local stake house center and I met with the Stake President and made it clear I wanted my name removed from the records. He tried to dissuade me, explain that it was a drastic step to take as it made any covenants or oaths null and void. I would essentially be no one to them. No records of baptism, classes, temple visits... nothing. And while it hurt, I didn't back down. Honestly, I might have folded but my friend remained by my side the entire time. So, I'm officially no longer part of the church. I don't think I'll go back. Not after all of this. That first holiday celebration was hard, if only because I felt so separated from everything I'd known prior. There was no familiar aspect, other than my friend. However, just because it was hard, doesn't mean it wasn't also amazing. It was so different, so new that it kept me engaged with being in the present rather than dwelling on my family. My friend and I decided we want to travel a bit in a while, but we're taking our time to plan it out and save so that we're not stressed on money or time when we go. Plus, it will give me time to finish out some of my classes here. I did join the college here, taking classes not for a degree admittedly, but simply because they sounded fun and engaging. I've really enjoyed it here. I know a lot of people were wary of coming... here, or at least to this part of the world. I want to reassure everyone that while I do fully understand the possible risks, I don't want to let fear control my life anymore. I'm careful, I pay attention, but I'm living, for what feels like the first time in forever. I feel like I can breathe. I'm still afraid of my father and family, I won't lie about that. My siblings still send periodic emails in an attempt to convince me to return home but I don't reply. Same for the emails my father and uncle send me. My father is still just as angry and slighted by my actions. He's facing some odd and probing questions from the community back home and he feels like what I did caused irreversible damage to his reputation. Nothing really dramatic has happened, thank heavens, and hopefully it stays that way. I'm still considering the tattoo, and I still want it. My friend suggested getting a mark done on my arm here in traditional style, and then add another from each country we visit. It wouldn't be a full-sleeve, but it would wrap around my upper arm like a band. I like the idea, so we'll see. Other than that, I will add a follow up post per many many requests, with permission from my friend, showing a few of the drawings she did of my father. Editor's Note: OOP shared the drawings here. They are two images. The first is a cartoon man in a fox costume (or a fox man) running into a wooden pole. The other is the cartoon fox man running from a police car. User comments on the art post were calling it out as AI Generated. OOP offered pushback on one comment, but did not respond to the others. submitted by /u/boringhistoryfan to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
r/BestofRedditorUpdates boringhistoryfan Feb 8, 2025
AITA for changing my wife’s book room into the kids room?
I (35m) have been married to me wife(32f) Ella, for 10 years. We have two kids (4m and 7f). About 5 years ago our house was finally built, Ella was the one who actually designed our house. We have a loft area above our living room that Ella said was going to be a kids area. “Out of sight out of mind” she said for the kids toys. Ella also suffers from depression and I lot of the house projects she hoped would be done by now aren’t. Personally I think she’s too hard on herself and I do help as much as I can but I also work 60-70 hours a week. Ella has been using the loft area as a reading area, honestly I’m not too sure how much she uses it. I know she read a bit, but mostly when I see her read it’s in bed. Ella has been hard on herself lately, because the kids toys are scattered everywhere so I decided while she was out to have the kids take everything up into the loft area and put all her stuff into her gaming room (we both have our own separate gaming rooms.) The kids LOVE this area and in the time they’ve been playing up there I have seen no toys. Ella came home and started crying saying that was her safe heaven area away from everyone and has been really short with me .She claims that she goes up there everyday and now she can’t just take it away from the kids. I told her she can make her gaming room into a reading room but she states the kids go in there and it’s not the same. I told her she was overreacting and this is exactly what she wanted this area for so AITA TLDR wife designed house for the kids to have an area in loft, then got made when I made the area a loft area. Edit: I can’t believe I have to say this but, obviously my wife is not neglecting our children by giving herself time to do her activities. As for our 4 year old, our neighbor watches him about 2-5 hours a day we pay them) so my wife can bake for her business and just to whatever she wants. Final edit: I hear you all, I should’ve 100% communicated with her. I also found out she hasn’t used her gaming room in months so I took away her favorite spot of the house. So we will be moving the kids stuff into her old gaming room and I will be making a shelf so she can organize all her books up there. submitted by /u/Afraid_Pickle_467 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole Afraid_Pickle_467 Nov 12, 2024
I'm leaving my family
This was originally posted here by u/margiebabie. There was an update a few months later that didn't get posted. Scroll down to 🔴🔴🔴 for the newest update. I've also updated margiebabie's mood spoiler given the update. I am NOT OOP. OOP is u/Round_Macaroon_190 Originally posted to r/offmychest I'm leaving my family Trigger warning: forced marriage, religious coercion, abused, infidelity, harassment Mood spoiler: Hopeful Original posted on August 6, 2023 I'm typing this in a mix of fear and nerves. I am the youngest (22) of five kids M30, M28, F28 (twins) and F25. My parent's are heavily religious and we live in Utah. Growing up, everything had to be done perfectly it didnt matter if it was grades, looks, social activities or even friends. I'm different from my siblings as I was never interested in the maths and science like they were. I've always been the writer, the painter. I remember once when I was 13, I made a painting of a dove in a snowy field and won 1st in the competition. I told my parents who got angry that I had 'wasted my time with something so worthless when I should have been using the time to study.' I still had A's in every class. My mother won't even say more than a few words to me, she's always seemes like she hates me and I don't understand. Father burned the painting to remind me of what was truly important before taking all of my art supplies until I showed more responsibility with my time. It's been like this as long as I can remember. I work full time, and have since I was 15 at McDonalds dashing every bit of money I could. Father took half my checks as 'tithing' to help teach me what being an adult was like. I applied to several colleges but was told by my parents that they would not be helping me with tuition as they did for my siblings because they thought sending me to college would just be a waste of money. So I got angry. I am so tired of being the black sheep just because I like the arts more than maths and science. And then, I heard them talking when I got up in the middle of the night about the 'perfect man' they'd found who is willing to take me in. Through our church. I am terrified, and so I'm leaving. I've got some money saved up, a good amount and I'm leaving the country. I found a job that lets me work remote doing freelance design work and I've had my passport since I was a kid because of our family vacations overseas. I'm taking nothing other than a change of clothes, my laptop and important documents I took out of my father's office. I booked a flight that leaves in five hours and I'm never coming back. I'm not even going to take my phone since I'd need to get a new number anyway. My best friend, god bless her, had been the one booking things and getting everything ready since I couldn't tip off my parents. She's also smuggled some of my more important things I can't take to hold onto for me. She's parking down the street and I'll leave with my smallest suitcase to me her. I don't know how they'll take this, I'm terrified they'll find a way to drag me back, or track me down. They went to bed over an hour ago, but I'm too anxious to sleep. I don't know if I'll have any updates, but I just hope they don't stop me. Update 2: I'm Leaving (Left) My Family (posted on August 10, 2023) Wow, so much has been happening lately that it’s kept my head on a swivel constantly. I’ll start with the good part of the update before moving on to the less… happy bits. So, I was advised to remove the location destination from my post, so all I will say is that I’m in South Africa right now and it’s amazing. The food is astonishing, and a poster here messaged me to recommend that I try ‘Bunny Chow’ which is actual authentic curry in a bread bowl, it was phenomenal. I got to chatting with one of the hotel staff, she’s about my age and we really hit it off. She went with me to a local shopping center to get some new and better clothes. At least I’m used to wearing dresses, so that doesn’t phase me and they’re very light weight and breathable unlike a lot of US dress fabrics. She also told me to always shake out my shoes every morning just in case. I’ve started apartment hunting, and it’s well within my budget, like super low compared to how sky high it is in the US. It’s honestly jaw-dropping. Like $81 dollars for a studio apartment with a loft and kitchenette. So yeah, housing won’t be an issue, and it is a bit odd to be house… shopping? For myself when I’ve always lived with my parents. Now onto the less pleasant bits. I finally opened the emails, deciding it was best to probably get it over with. My father’s email was filled with anger, there is no other way to put it. He said that by taking off irresponsibly like I did cost them the friendship of someone they’d planned on introducing to me. He never admitted that it was the 53 year old they’d basically sold me to. Father stated that because of the social relations that had been damaged and impacted by my actions, I owe them approximately $85,000 in reparations. He also claims that he will be taking me to court if I don’t pay it in full within 30 days and return home as I obviously cannot be trusted. I plan to ignore that as I believe him to be bluffing. He ended his email/rant with “You belong to me, and I won’t tolerate such defiance when we’ve put a roof over your head and taken care of you for your entire life. You were never the child we expected, it’s time you make up for your deficiencies. I expect you home within the next two weeks.” Yeah. No. My Siblings were basically copies of my father’s email, admonishing me for throwing the efforts of our parent’s in their faces before running off like a coward unwilling to face the fallout of my actions. I skimmed them honestly, before just deleting them. It’s nothing I didn’t expect. However, my sister in law, she’s married to my eldest brother, sent her own email before asking me not to reply as she would be deleting every sign she sent it from her end. She congratulated me on stepping out on my own and getting away from my parent’s and their demands. She said that she herself hadn’t been strong willed enough to stand up to her parent’s when they basically betrothed her to my brother. Which makes sense as I remember that they met and then married within 6 months, and even then I thought that was a bit strange. She pleaded with me not to return, and not to reply. That was it. It was a bit unnerving honestly, as I do believe her, and I’m sad that she is stuck the way she is. The last email was from my best friend. She said that the morning after I flew out, my parent’s had been on their doorstep demanding to see me. Apparently they believed I was hiding with her. They refused to leave, screaming for me to stop pretending I wasn’t there. It caused enough of a scene that the police were called, but they only talked to my parent’s briefly and let them leave. It really angered my friend, who’d wanted them arrested for threats and trespassing. The police only claimed that there “Wasn’t a pattern of behavior that would warrant them being arrested and charged.” Before just leaving. She didn’t know when they realized I wasn’t there at her house, but they didn’t come back thankfully. However, word has spread of me ‘fleeing the safety of my parent’s home’ and how they wanted me to return as they ‘were concerned and fearful of what may happen with me out on the streets alone’. The church ward has actually done searches of the area trying to find me. I don’t know what they’ll do from here, but they have no idea I left the country, let alone the state. My friend has no plans to say anything, and neither do I. As far as I’m concerned right now, they can live with that state of wondering for the rest of eternity. I don’t think I will renounce my US Citizenship, as there may come a day when I need it and it’s better to be safe than sorry. But I have full plans to gain dual citizenship as soon as I am able to. That’s it for now, no other parts yet, but if anything changes I’ll let you know. I want to thank you all for your comments and private messages, it feels like I’ve got friends and family on my side and I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Truly, thank you, all of you. Update 3 posted on August 11, 2023 So much advice and support from everyone, I cannot thank you all enough. I thought with all the comments and questions I thought I’d answer here and explain what’s happened since my last post. Ironically, my use of maths instead of just math comes from my mother who is British and met my father in England when they were 22. So I do come by it naturally and my siblings say it that way as well. I thank you for drawing my attention to the tt videos broadcasting my story, though why they changed the name I don’t know. I did report them but we’ll have to see if they ever pull the videos down or at least edit them. Second is people questioning why I chose South Africa and Johannesburg of all places because of how dangerous it can be. I do understand the risks, but there is nowhere on this planet that is inherently danger free. Africa is massive and incredibly diverse, finding someone would be very difficult and because those videos got so much attention I have left Johannesburg sadly. I’m very far though obviously still in Africa. The area I’m in now is incredibly safe, and came highly recommended by several people. Settling here will be very comfortable and the people are wonderful. I may even attend the university here and get a degree. I haven't replied to the emails, but I have saved them and printed copies and laminating them just in case. I will not be renouncing my US Citizenship, and my passport is good for another 8 years. I don't hate religion, regardless of what it is. In my eyes, a persons relationship with God is incredibly personal. If a person connects with him via camping, or walks, long drives listening to music, acts of service - that's their choice and it’s just as valid in my opinion as sitting in a pew is. Possibly more as they're at honest with themselves instead of just putting on a false façade for the public eye. I plan on ignoring any further emails from my family, other than printing them out just in case. They’ve made several phone calls to my friend whose had fun with them. “The first time your father called yelling that I hand you over I pretended to be cowed and gave him your ‘location’, it took him to a strip club. He came back screaming at how I head embarrassed him, I just hung up on him honestly.” She did that each time they called, giving a different location each time. Her favorite was sending my parents to a nudist retreat, my mother passed out apparently. My friend is looking to move and eventually plans to join me but will jump around a bit so that they don't follow her to me. I did finally read my uncle’s email, but it was just a copy of my father's with the added comment that he and his fellow cops would be looking for me to bring me home safe before I ‘got myself in trouble and hurt.’ I am being watchful, and I know better than to wander into dark alleyways and abandoned places. That’s all I’ve got for now, if anything changes I’ll let you all know. It’s heartwarming seeing and reading how many people are on my side and in my corner. I’ve actually begun printing out everyone’s messages and comments to put in a binder I can look back on later. Truly thank you all, I mean it. Relevant comment: On being forced to marry even though OOP is an adult: OP: Pressure via local church wards, it is easier to move on when I don't have them standing over me forcing their choices in place of my own. I honestly don't know if I'd be strong willed enough to stand up to my father in person just yet. Maybe one day in the future when I know who I am outside of what I've been forced to be. Update 4 posted on August 26, 2023 Hello everyone, it’s been a while since my last update and a few things have happened that I was told by my friend that I needed to share since everyone was still clearly rooting for me. I have settled in a bit here, and am now enjoying the fun of paperwork, oh so much paperwork. I have secured an apartment, and while it’s two bedrooms, one is for my friend when she comes to join me. I’ve made a few acquaintances here locally and am beginning to stand on my own a bit. My biggest challenge has been dealing with feeling uncomfortable because I don’t know all of those ‘unspoken rules’ the way I did in the US. As such, I’m constantly second guessing myself but hopefully that will fade with time. So… Family. My family has learned I left the state, how they did, I’m not sure. They do, however, seem convinced that I am still in the continental US. My friend works as a cartoonist, and while she doesn’t make a large amount of money, she makes more than enough to live comfortably. She’s getting ready to leave herself and decided to send my parents a… farewell gift. She didn’t tell me about this until just a little bit ago. She spent a few hours carefully drawing my parent’s as they visited each location she sent them to, including their reactions and all scenes were ended with the phrase ‘Abade-Abade-Abade That’s All Folks.’ Sadly while I’ve never seen looney tunes? As she named it, she said she portrayed my dad as similar to a… coyote? I’m still not a 100% sure what that means, but she said everyone else would. Before then ordering me to watch it. Maybe one day. She should be joining me around October 9th, after country hopping several times. All the things she hasn’t sold are in a secured storage unit, including the things she’s been holding for me. The biggest… revelation came after my father… well he had a meltdown apparently after I never responded to him. He got into a fight with my mother in church, and many things were said. Among those, according to several that my mother had cheated on my father, which, well… led to me. Which is why she never liked me I guess as I just reminded her of her mistakes. My father took her back in spite of that, but well, there it is. It caused a big stir in the ward, and meetings were held though I obviously don’t know what was said or done. I may never know honestly. I am trying to move on and am even contemplating getting a tattoo. Part of me really wants to, while another points out that if I … change enough and father finds me, he won’t want me then. That’s all really for now. I’m not sure if I’ll have anything else to share but if anything happens I’ll let you all know. Thank you for all the messages and comments, I do read them all. And it means more than you’ll ever know. 🔴🔴🔴 Update 5: December 20 2023 Hello everyone, sorry this update has taken so long. Once my friend arrived things got really hectic. She’s been settling in well, and it has been a huge relief to have her here with me, as it gives me a sense of security that I didn’t really have before. We’ve been taking time to build new routines, finding a new normal I guess that works for us both. It’s been a challenge but at the same time, everything has been so different one day to the next that it’s kept the days from seeming boring or blurring together. One of the elderly neighbors I’ve been talking to a lot since I moved here has also invited the both of us to spend Christmas with her and her family. They’re going to have a goat as the main meat, which is different but I’m excited to try. It’s odd to not see Christmas trees everywhere, but that’s still a new thing so it’s not common here. But her granddaughter is teaching my friend and I some of the dances we’ll be doing, as Christmas celebrations here a more like a festive party and gathering rather than a slow day spent with just gifts. It’s odd, as even in my family we’d only every be given three gifts. One for our body, one for the mind and the last for the soul to honor the trinity according to my parents. Last year I think I received a new Sunday dress, a set of physics textbooks and a new log journal for my scripture reading. After gift openings we’d each retreat to our rooms and remain there until dinner was ready usually made by mother and myself. Yet here, they’re planning on doing our hair, having dances and music with food and laughter. Gifts are still given obviously but the day is spent more with those around you than on material things. I’m… excited. I’ve decided to ignore my family for now. I’ve gotten a lot of questions on why I didn’t report them or confront them and the answer is easy and may seem a bit… childish but the thought of facing them like that terrifies me. I just – I don’t want to be around them, talk to them or think about them. I’m genuinely scared that trying to ‘bring justice’ will only drag me right back into the mess I ran from. I’m 22 and yet I’m terrified of my own family. So that’s why I’m not doing anything to them, I just want to pretend, even if only for a bit that my life isn’t messed up and freakish, if that makes any sense at all. I don’t know where I will be a year from now, but somehow, the thought doesn’t worry me. I’m… I’m happy, genuinely happy, and excited to see where things will go from here. Thank you everyone. Really I mean it. Looking back, it’s mind-blowing how things have changed, and there is still so much I get to do! I know there are people here from all over the world, I'd love to hear your holiday traditions I don't care if it's not Christmas I'd just love to hear what you do this time of year and your traditions. I'm trying to figure out my new normal, and what I like so I'd love any suggestions be it food, music, dances, anything really! submitted by /u/boringhistoryfan to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
r/BestofRedditorUpdates boringhistoryfan Aug 28, 2024
AITA for not giving back a bike my cousin gave me for free because he thought it was trash?
I am not the Original Poster. Posted by u/Significant_Mud2084 on r/AmItheAsshole and r/EntitledPeople Trigger Warning: Physical violence AITA for not giving back a bike my cousin gave me for free because he thought it was trash? May 1, 2023 About a month ago I got a free bike off my cousin. An old red beach cruiser of unknown make. I needed a bike because my last one was stolen and I'm too broke to buy a new one. My cousin then told me he had an old beat up bike in his parents' back yard, and I could have it if I wanted it. When I picked it up, it looked a mess. Covered in mud, rusty chain, nicked paint, dry cracking on the white sidewalls of the tires. There was even moss on it. But I took it anyway and thanked them. I got it home, cleaned it up, touched up the paint with nail polish, lubed the chain with WD40, put new $7 grips on it, tightened the rear gear, cleaned most of the rust off any chrome, put on an aluminum kickstand that the bike shop tossed out as garbage, and it became my daily rider. The tubes and tires are still good, and I got it back on the road for less than $10. And honestly I like it. Rides a little bouncy, but the coaster brake is fun and it's simple and reliable. The problem is my cousin saw me riding it last week, and at first didn't recognize it as the same bike. It was so covered in mud previously that he'd thought it was rusted over. And now he says that I scammed him, and that he wants $60 for the bike, or to give it back so he can sell it. I've refused and said he didn't want it in the first place. And I like riding it. He's calling me a jerk and telling his friends and the family I've robbed him. The family are all on my side, including his parents. But his friends think I'm a jerk. But I'm the one who put the work into fixing this bike he gave me free as trash. And I'm the one who actually uses it, unlike my cousin. So I'm here for an unbiased opinion. AITA for not giving the bike back or giving money for it? Edit: Yes I know WD-40 wasn't a permanent solution for the bike chain. And I will get a proper lube for it later. I only used it for the moment because I already had it on hand, and it loosens rust well because it's made for that. I needed the chain working right away as I was already using the bike to go to work a day later. WD-40 is a stated penetrating lubricant, among other things. It's just not a steady lubricant because it dries out. The chain is working fine for the moment. And I'll get the right kind of grease/lube soon. Link to OOP's Bike May 9, 2023 My cousin punched me over the bike and got arrested May 10, 2023 This is such a mess. Many people here commented about what my cousin would probably do in retaliation. And I was naive about it, because they were exactly right. I last posted on Reddit about my cousin who gave me a junk beach cruiser bike out of his parents' back yard when my mountain bike got stolen. I cleaned up and fixed up the beach cruiser, and then suddenly my cousin wanted me to either pay him $60 for it, or give it back because he wanted to sell it after I made it purdy. But the rest of the family (Including his parents) basically told him to grow up when he tried to get them involved. Then he found out about my AITA post. One of his friends apparently saw it and told him. Either here or on a podcast or something, I don't know. But word spread around. The whole family found out because my cousin ranted to them. But none of them are angry with me. They actually sympathized with me for even feeling like I had to make the AITA post to begin with when my cousin was so clearly in the wrong. My cousin ended up freaking out over it, and confronting me on my way home from work. This time he demanded even more money for the bike. He said that since I love Reddit so much, he was taking an A-Hole tax for humiliating him. And the cost of the bike was now $80. He ranted about how paying him $80 for the bike was the least I could do after I humiliated him. I refused and said that he was acting like a grifter, and the bike was hardly worth anything. I put in effort to make it rideable, while he let it rot in his parents' back yard for years. It was junk when I started, and I made it work. Then I listed all the things I did to fix it, and how much it would have costed the bike shop to fix it instead. He somehow still didn't see my point and still stated he wanted the money now, or he'd be taking the bike back whether I liked it or not. I told him I was done with this and tried to ride off. But he grabbed me and pulled both me and the bike over before I could ride away. I said "What the hell man!" while I was getting up, and then he actually slugged me in the face. It didn't break my nose, but really freaking hurt! And it made me bleed! Then he took my bike and rode off with it. I'm older than my cousin by two years, and taller too. But he's built way sturdier than me since his father is a bit of a husky and strong guy, and he inherited that body type. So he had no problem knocking me down and robbing me. Someone came over to help me up, and then I called the cops. Family or no family, I wasn't about to just let him get away with doing that to me. And the altercation happened right in front of a shop with CCTV. Which the cops later got video from. I got taken to the hospital to have my face checked, and my cousin was arrested by police at his apartment. He had the bike there too, and had even already listed it for sale online. But took it down later. Thanks to something someone commented on my last post, I documented the serial numbers of the bike by photographing them and writing them down at home. So I got my bike back from the police without much issue. My cousin tried to tell police the bike was still his. But I had texts on my phone from back when he said I could have it. And lots of other text evidence of the harassment that followed. Plus his parents were there when he gave the bike to me, and the whole family knew he'd tried to grift me. So he surrendered it and the bike was returned to me at the station. My boss gave me a couple days off work to recover. The injury to my nose was thankfully minor. So I'm doing fine. My cousin didn't get off easy though. After he was arrested, he was found to have been drinking. So now he's been charged for theft, assault, and underage drinking since he's not 21 yet. He called his parents to come bail him out, but they refused after finding out what he did to me. They came to see me after a couple days and were extremely apologetic. They said they had no idea he'd do such a jerk move to me. They also said he'd been asking for money a lot lately. And likely was spending that all on his habits. None of us have any idea where he got the alcohol, or what kind of long term punishment he's in for. But I doubt he's going to get off very lightly from this when he goes to court. I did get questioned about whether or not I can press charges. But the police already have the video of the assault and theft. And my cousin is still getting charged for under age drinking. So no one is really asking me to try and speak on his behalf. I don't really want to either. And since I waited a few days longer to post this, my cousin is now out of jail, and his parents have learned from him that he was also behind on rent, and is now facing eviction since his lease was month to month. He was also fired from his job for being a no show since he was stuck in jail for a few days. One of my friends works in that same place too, and my cousin had already been on thin ice for bad behavior, a lot of tardiness, and repeatedly not showing up for work. So getting arrested was the last straw for his boss and he was fired. So now he's looking at misdemeanor charges, has no job, and is getting evicted. All because he had to be a jerk and a grifter. From what my parents and his parents tell me, he acted like everything was all my fault. But his parents have shut that down and chewed him out over the fact that he beat me up and stole from me. And this is karma for that. Then they made him promise to leave me alone from here on out. I've heard his parents aren't going to be letting him move back into his old room either. Instead they plan on putting him up in the loft above their garage. Which isn't exactly roomy, has plywood walls, and there's no AC up there for the summer heat. I went back to my routine of riding the bike to and from work, and I haven't been bothered about it anymore by any of my cousin's jerk friends. In fact, they seem to have completely distanced themselves from me and anyone else I know. So none of them made any attempt to apologize. But I don't care since I don't really know them. It's just insane that all this was over a used beach cruiser. It's not even an expensive one! I'd like to ask my cousin one day if it was worth it. But I don't want to see his face again any time soon! My cousin showed up at my door May 12, 2023 I expected not to post about my cousin again. But he came to bother me one more time yesterday. He saw my last Reddit post, and came pounding on my door. Rather than open it, I spoke to him through my window, just in case he was ready to take another swing at me. I had my phone ready and recording. He started yelling at me about how I've humiliated him, got him arrested, got him fired, and ruined his life. Then he started pounding on my door and demanding I open it so he could kick my ass. I told him he was welcome to try. But I was recording him, and I had a baseball bat ready to use if he tried to break in. So go ahead! Make my day! He chose to back off. But was demanding I take down my Reddit posts. I told him it was too late. He had the option to be civil long ago, and I was done with him. I could care less what his so-called friends think of him. They egged him on to steal the bike from me anyway. A bike he gave to me as junk. It's not valuable just because I fixed it up. Even at the bike shop they said that unless it had new tires put on it, it was only worth about $40. Then my cousin said I should have given him $40 then. I basically said "You gotta be kidding me! You're still saying that crap after you got yourself arrested! I should be surprised. But I'm not. I put in the work fixing up that bike on a budget because I was broke! It was worthless when you gave it to me. You didn't make it worth anything. I did! That means it's value is to me, not you! But I don't care to debate this with you anymore! You just want money any way you can get it, and I'm done! Go home and don't talk to me again until you decide you actually wanna act like an adult!". He cussed me out some more, but finally left when I said I was going to call the police if he wasn't gone by the count of five. I decided I'm gonna file for a restraining order. I've spoken with my parents and my cousin's parents. And they all agree it's for the best to keep him away. I've already filed a police report on my cousin for threatening me, and on my next day off I'm going over to the courthouse to file for the RO. If my cousin has any brain-cells left, he'll know to stay away after getting served. Unless he wants to get even more charges added to his impending court case. His parents also threatened not to let him move into the garage loft if he goes near me again. So hopefully I won't need to post here ever again. My cousin went to jail August 18, 2023 Well it's over. My cousin after a lot of convincing, plead guilty since he really couldn't fight any of the charges. He was brought upon theft, assault & battery, underage drinking, and harassment. He was sentenced to a few months in county jail, followed by two years probation, and anger management classes. My cousin acted like he'd gotten so much worse as he was pretty emotional about it. Not exactly crying or angry. Just emotional. That's really the best way I can put it since I was not there to see it. He did originally try to aim for not guilty. But the public defender he got and his parents basically told him he had no chance of fighting the charges because of the clear evidence against him. There was CCTV footage of him attacking and robbing me. Cellphone footage of him showing up at my apartment to try and attack me. Screenshots of the ad he put up of the bike he stole from me. The police report on his being intoxicated from underage drinking. And all of the harassment I got from him and his friends. He really had no choice but to raise a white flag plead guilty, or he'd have possibly gotten a longer sentence. He's sitting in county jail now. And when he gets out, he'll likely go back to living in the loft above his parents' garage. He finally gave up on blaming me since no one sided with him. All of his so-called friends ghosted him too. And he was forced to write out an apology to me by his parents. I did get the restraining order against him. But it's only good for a year. We'll see if his behavior changes and whether or not I'll need to renew it. But I want nothing to do with him for the foreseeable future. I wouldn't say dead to me. But I don't want to speak to him, let alone look at his face any time soon. Other than that, I may as well fill in a few more details. The bike is still riding well. I put slime sealant in the tubes since one of them developed a slow leak. I found the spot with the leak, dabbed a drop of super glue onto it, then squirted a generous amount of slime into the tubes. There hasn't been a leak since. And yes, I did get a proper lube for the chain. I also re-greased the crank bearings. Before going to jail, my cousin had a miserable time in that loft above his parents' garage. The summer heat made it very hot up there, and he had no air conditioner. Not that anyone would give him one. So he just had to use several fans. Rumor is he stole a couple of those fans, because they were clearly not new, and just appeared out of nowhere. He was broke, so the family think odds are he didn't buy them. He didn't bother looking for a new job since he knew jail was imminent. And since he's a known thief, I wouldn't doubt it if he prowled around at night taking whatever he could grab. But I'm not gonna make assumptions. I'll leave that to everyone else. The most ironic thing is my cousin had to either walk or ride his father's bicycle if he wanted to go anywhere. He used to have a motorbike, but had to sell it because he had debts to pay. All his good stuff like his PC, gaming systems, motorbike, furniture, and even some expensive shoes he had all had to be sold. Pretty much anything he had of value was sold either online or in a garage sale. So when he gets out of jail and eventually has to find a job again, he'll have to start from square one. I didn't really have any sympathy for him. He caused all of this to happen after all. His life is gonna be screwed for a long time with jail on his resume too. If you hear nothing from me about my cousin on this site again, then you'll know he's leaving me alone. Update on my bike stealing cousin March 27, 2024 It's been some time since I posted. My gifting-bike-stealing cousin has been out of jail for a while now, and is serving his two year probation. Thankfully he hasn't come near me since I still have an active restraining order against him. He has found employment again. He's currently working in construction. I'm told he hates it immensely. But he's got the muscle for that line of work. He's still living in the loft above his parent's garage, and he's still paying back his remaining debts. So he doesn't have a lot of money to his name. His dad had some sympathy though, and picked up a used motor-bicycle for him to ride to work. It's just a cheap bike with a cheap engine kit on it from what I heard. I've also heard my cousin went through some nasty stuff in jail, and came out of it with some trauma. I do know he got his ass kicked because of his attitude. But there may be more. Don't know what. I could only guess. One of my friends joked he probably dropped soap or something. Which...EWW! I do not want to think about that! Nor do I want to believe that happens in county jail. But it's not like I've ever been there. My cousin aside from his current job, essentially has no life right now. His employment prospects are going to be screwed for years, due to his record. And while he got what he deserved, none of this would have ever happened if he'd just left me alone. He's still in anger management classes too. And probably will be for a while because he hasn't shown much improvement. No one has heard him blaming me anymore. He does seem to acknowledge he made his own bed and had to lay in it. I was basically his targeted scapegoat. But a scapegoat is only good if other people back you up about it. And no one backed him. None of his previous friends have gotten back in touch with him either. So when not at work, the most my cousin really does is hide in his loft and play video games. As for me, I'm still riding the red beach cruiser. And it's still working fine. Haven't needed to change any tubes or tires, and I try to keep it clean. If anything, I'm kinda anal about it's upkeep. I also tend to visit the bike shop from time to time. And they gave me a free used tire with a tube already in it for when I'll eventually need to replace the rear tire on the bike. It is a coaster brake after all. And there is some wear, but not enough to worry about yet. My riding that bike has gotten me a girlfriend though. She rides a beach cruiser too. A blue one. So we connected over a mutual like over the bikes. She also knows about everything my cousin did to me, and actually has problems with her parents being terrible people. We met because she works at a place not far from me, and we live about a mile apart. We've been going on rides together, and with friends. There's even talk of starting a bike club. Happy time for me. My cousin though, not so much. I heard from my uncle that my aunt accidentally let it slip that I got a girlfriend thanks to the bike, and my cousin went into the loft to have a fit. He probably thinks it as salt in the wound that I'm happy and he's not. But it is what it is. I do sincerely hope he gets better in time. But I don't want to see him any time soon. And I won't hesitate to involve police if he ever comes after me again. This is a Repost Sub. I'm not OOP. Do not contact the OOP or comment on linked posts. Remember Rule 7 submitted by /u/swtogirl to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
r/BestofRedditorUpdates swtogirl Apr 5, 2024
AITA for telling my sister that I’m not her kids nanny and to take care of them herself
My (f17) dad got a “once in a lifetime” job in another country. My mom died 4 years ago so my options were to go with him or stay with my half sister (30) like a half hour away. I didn’t wanna leave during my senior year so I’m staying with her. First, her house has 2 bedrooms and she has 3 kids (1, 4, 5) so I have to share a room with her and the 1 year old. The rooms in her house are not that big so it’s so cramped. She got me a loft bed because that’s the only way she could fit a bed and dresser in the room for me. She also treats me like her kids nanny. She works from home but it’s my job to pick her kids up from daycare (literally 4 blocks from her house. She could do it herself) and she expects me to watch them until she’s done. I don’t get paid for this, plus my dad pays her to take care of me. I’ve complained about it before but she says I need to contribute if I want to live here and my dad won’t rent me my own place so I’m kinda stuck here. I was trying to talk to my friends the other day and her 1 year old was crying and her 4 and 5 year olds were complaining that they were hungry and bored. I sent them all to her mom and she brought them back to me and said to change the baby’s diaper, make a snack, and either take them to the playground across the street or play with them. I told her if she could get up to tell me what to do she could make the snack and change the diaper but she just handed the baby to me and walked away. When she was done she came out and saw that they were watching frozen and she yelled at me for not doing what she said. I told her I’m not her kids nanny and she needs to take care of her own kids but she said if I don’t help out she will call my dad and say this isn’t working and I need to go. AITA for telling my sister to take care of her own kids? Edit: I can’t move in with a friends family. My dad doesn’t want me to and already told me he’ll cut me off if I move out before college submitted by /u/aitasisternanny to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole aitasisternanny Mar 2, 2024
I'm leaving my family
I am NOT OOP. OOP is u/Round_Macaroon_190 Originally posted to r/offmychest I'm leaving my family Trigger warning: forced marriage, religious coercion, abused, infidelity, harassment Mood spoiler: a bit frustrating but satisfying too ​ Original posted on August 6, 2023 I'm typing this in a mix of fear and nerves. I am the youngest (22) of five kids M30, M28, F28 (twins) and F25. My parent's are heavily religious and we live in Utah. Growing up, everything had to be done perfectly it didnt matter if it was grades, looks, social activities or even friends. I'm different from my siblings as I was never interested in the maths and science like they were. I've always been the writer, the painter. I remember once when I was 13, I made a painting of a dove in a snowy field and won 1st in the competition. I told my parents who got angry that I had 'wasted my time with something so worthless when I should have been using the time to study.' I still had A's in every class. My mother won't even say more than a few words to me, she's always seemes like she hates me and I don't understand. Father burned the painting to remind me of what was truly important before taking all of my art supplies until I showed more responsibility with my time. It's been like this as long as I can remember. I work full time, and have since I was 15 at McDonalds dashing every bit of money I could. Father took half my checks as 'tithing' to help teach me what being an adult was like. I applied to several colleges but was told by my parents that they would not be helping me with tuition as they did for my siblings because they thought sending me to college would just be a waste of money. So I got angry. I am so tired of being the black sheep just because I like the arts more than maths and science. And then, I heard them talking when I got up in the middle of the night about the 'perfect man' they'd found who is willing to take me in. Through our church. I am terrified, and so I'm leaving. I've got some money saved up, a good amount and I'm leaving the country. I found a job that lets me work remote doing freelance design work and I've had my passport since I was a kid because of our family vacations overseas. I'm taking nothing other than a change of clothes, my laptop and important documents I took out of my father's office. I booked a flight that leaves in five hours and I'm never coming back. I'm not even going to take my phone since I'd need to get a new number anyway. My best friend, god bless her, had been the one booking things and getting everything ready since I couldn't tip off my parents. She's also smuggled some of my more important things I can't take to hold onto for me. She's parking down the street and I'll leave with my smallest suitcase to me her. I don't know how they'll take this, I'm terrified they'll find a way to drag me back, or track me down. They went to bed over an hour ago, but I'm too anxious to sleep. I don't know if I'll have any updates, but I just hope they don't stop me. ​ Update 2: I'm Leaving (Left) My Family (posted on August 10, 2023) Wow, so much has been happening lately that it’s kept my head on a swivel constantly. I’ll start with the good part of the update before moving on to the less… happy bits. So, I was advised to remove the location destination from my post, so all I will say is that I’m in South Africa right now and it’s amazing. The food is astonishing, and a poster here messaged me to recommend that I try ‘Bunny Chow’ which is actual authentic curry in a bread bowl, it was phenomenal. I got to chatting with one of the hotel staff, she’s about my age and we really hit it off. She went with me to a local shopping center to get some new and better clothes. At least I’m used to wearing dresses, so that doesn’t phase me and they’re very light weight and breathable unlike a lot of US dress fabrics. She also told me to always shake out my shoes every morning just in case. I’ve started apartment hunting, and it’s well within my budget, like super low compared to how sky high it is in the US. It’s honestly jaw-dropping. Like $81 dollars for a studio apartment with a loft and kitchenette. So yeah, housing won’t be an issue, and it is a bit odd to be house… shopping? For myself when I’ve always lived with my parents. Now onto the less pleasant bits. I finally opened the emails, deciding it was best to probably get it over with. My father’s email was filled with anger, there is no other way to put it. He said that by taking off irresponsibly like I did cost them the friendship of someone they’d planned on introducing to me. He never admitted that it was the 53 year old they’d basically sold me to. Father stated that because of the social relations that had been damaged and impacted by my actions, I owe them approximately $85,000 in reparations. He also claims that he will be taking me to court if I don’t pay it in full within 30 days and return home as I obviously cannot be trusted. I plan to ignore that as I believe him to be bluffing. He ended his email/rant with “You belong to me, and I won’t tolerate such defiance when we’ve put a roof over your head and taken care of you for your entire life. You were never the child we expected, it’s time you make up for your deficiencies. I expect you home within the next two weeks.” Yeah. No. My Siblings were basically copies of my father’s email, admonishing me for throwing the efforts of our parent’s in their faces before running off like a coward unwilling to face the fallout of my actions. I skimmed them honestly, before just deleting them. It’s nothing I didn’t expect. However, my sister in law, she’s married to my eldest brother, sent her own email before asking me not to reply as she would be deleting every sign she sent it from her end. She congratulated me on stepping out on my own and getting away from my parent’s and their demands. She said that she herself hadn’t been strong willed enough to stand up to her parent’s when they basically betrothed her to my brother. Which makes sense as I remember that they met and then married within 6 months, and even then I thought that was a bit strange. She pleaded with me not to return, and not to reply. That was it. It was a bit unnerving honestly, as I do believe her, and I’m sad that she is stuck the way she is. The last email was from my best friend. She said that the morning after I flew out, my parent’s had been on their doorstep demanding to see me. Apparently they believed I was hiding with her. They refused to leave, screaming for me to stop pretending I wasn’t there. It caused enough of a scene that the police were called, but they only talked to my parent’s briefly and let them leave. It really angered my friend, who’d wanted them arrested for threats and trespassing. The police only claimed that there “Wasn’t a pattern of behavior that would warrant them being arrested and charged.” Before just leaving. She didn’t know when they realized I wasn’t there at her house, but they didn’t come back thankfully. However, word has spread of me ‘fleeing the safety of my parent’s home’ and how they wanted me to return as they ‘were concerned and fearful of what may happen with me out on the streets alone’. The church ward has actually done searches of the area trying to find me. I don’t know what they’ll do from here, but they have no idea I left the country, let alone the state. My friend has no plans to say anything, and neither do I. As far as I’m concerned right now, they can live with that state of wondering for the rest of eternity. I don’t think I will renounce my US Citizenship, as there may come a day when I need it and it’s better to be safe than sorry. But I have full plans to gain dual citizenship as soon as I am able to. That’s it for now, no other parts yet, but if anything changes I’ll let you know. I want to thank you all for your comments and private messages, it feels like I’ve got friends and family on my side and I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Truly, thank you, all of you. ​ Update 3 posted on August 11, 2023 So much advice and support from everyone, I cannot thank you all enough. I thought with all the comments and questions I thought I’d answer here and explain what’s happened since my last post. Ironically, my use of maths instead of just math comes from my mother who is British and met my father in England when they were 22. So I do come by it naturally and my siblings say it that way as well. I thank you for drawing my attention to the tt videos broadcasting my story, though why they changed the name I don’t know. I did report them but we’ll have to see if they ever pull the videos down or at least edit them. Second is people questioning why I chose South Africa and Johannesburg of all places because of how dangerous it can be. I do understand the risks, but there is nowhere on this planet that is inherently danger free. Africa is massive and incredibly diverse, finding someone would be very difficult and because those videos got so much attention I have left Johannesburg sadly. I’m very far though obviously still in Africa. The area I’m in now is incredibly safe, and came highly recommended by several people. Settling here will be very comfortable and the people are wonderful. I may even attend the university here and get a degree. I haven't replied to the emails, but I have saved them and printed copies and laminating them just in case. I will not be renouncing my US Citizenship, and my passport is good for another 8 years. I don't hate religion, regardless of what it is. In my eyes, a persons relationship with God is incredibly personal. If a person connects with him via camping, or walks, long drives listening to music, acts of service - that's their choice and it’s just as valid in my opinion as sitting in a pew is. Possibly more as they're at honest with themselves instead of just putting on a false façade for the public eye. I plan on ignoring any further emails from my family, other than printing them out just in case. They’ve made several phone calls to my friend whose had fun with them. “The first time your father called yelling that I hand you over I pretended to be cowed and gave him your ‘location’, it took him to a strip club. He came back screaming at how I head embarrassed him, I just hung up on him honestly.” She did that each time they called, giving a different location each time. Her favorite was sending my parents to a nudist retreat, my mother passed out apparently. My friend is looking to move and eventually plans to join me but will jump around a bit so that they don't follow her to me. I did finally read my uncle’s email, but it was just a copy of my father's with the added comment that he and his fellow cops would be looking for me to bring me home safe before I ‘got myself in trouble and hurt.’ I am being watchful, and I know better than to wander into dark alleyways and abandoned places. That’s all I’ve got for now, if anything changes I’ll let you all know. It’s heartwarming seeing and reading how many people are on my side and in my corner. I’ve actually begun printing out everyone’s messages and comments to put in a binder I can look back on later. Truly thank you all, I mean it. Relevant comment: On being forced to marry even though OOP is an adult: OP: Pressure via local church wards, it is easier to move on when I don't have them standing over me forcing their choices in place of my own. I honestly don't know if I'd be strong willed enough to stand up to my father in person just yet. Maybe one day in the future when I know who I am outside of what I've been forced to be. ​ Update 4 posted on August 26, 2023 Hello everyone, it’s been a while since my last update and a few things have happened that I was told by my friend that I needed to share since everyone was still clearly rooting for me. I have settled in a bit here, and am now enjoying the fun of paperwork, oh so much paperwork. I have secured an apartment, and while it’s two bedrooms, one is for my friend when she comes to join me. I’ve made a few acquaintances here locally and am beginning to stand on my own a bit. My biggest challenge has been dealing with feeling uncomfortable because I don’t know all of those ‘unspoken rules’ the way I did in the US. As such, I’m constantly second guessing myself but hopefully that will fade with time. So… Family. My family has learned I left the state, how they did, I’m not sure. They do, however, seem convinced that I am still in the continental US. My friend works as a cartoonist, and while she doesn’t make a large amount of money, she makes more than enough to live comfortably. She’s getting ready to leave herself and decided to send my parents a… farewell gift. She didn’t tell me about this until just a little bit ago. She spent a few hours carefully drawing my parent’s as they visited each location she sent them to, including their reactions and all scenes were ended with the phrase ‘Abade-Abade-Abade That’s All Folks.’ Sadly while I’ve never seen looney tunes? As she named it, she said she portrayed my dad as similar to a… coyote? I’m still not a 100% sure what that means, but she said everyone else would. Before then ordering me to watch it. Maybe one day. She should be joining me around October 9th, after country hopping several times. All the things she hasn’t sold are in a secured storage unit, including the things she’s been holding for me. The biggest… revelation came after my father… well he had a meltdown apparently after I never responded to him. He got into a fight with my mother in church, and many things were said. Among those, according to several that my mother had cheated on my father, which, well… led to me. Which is why she never liked me I guess as I just reminded her of her mistakes. My father took her back in spite of that, but well, there it is. It caused a big stir in the ward, and meetings were held though I obviously don’t know what was said or done. I may never know honestly. I am trying to move on and am even contemplating getting a tattoo. Part of me really wants to, while another points out that if I … change enough and father finds me, he won’t want me then. That’s all really for now. I’m not sure if I’ll have anything else to share but if anything happens I’ll let you all know. Thank you for all the messages and comments, I do read them all. And it means more than you’ll ever know. ​ Marking as ongoing because there is no word on whether or not the friend got there safely. Reminder - I am not the original poster. submitted by /u/margiebabie to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]
r/BestofRedditorUpdates margiebabie Sep 28, 2023
AITA for making my daughter share a room with her son?
I am father of 5 biological children and 1 adopted nephew. My 3 oldest children are adults in their 20's and have previously moved out. My youngest 2 are teenagers aged 16 and 14, and my nephew is 8. My in-laws also live with us. We have a 6-bedroom house so each of the kids have a bedroom, my wife and I have a bedroom, my in-laws have a bedroom, and we previously had a spare bedroom for my older children to stay in when they visit. My oldest daughter moved to my home country at 18 to attend university there. She met and later married her husband, and they have an almost 4-year-old son together. Things went south in their relationship a few months ago. My daughter moved out with their son, and she was able to stay with my brother for the last few months. A couple weeks ago she was able to leave the country to move back home with us. My 16-year-old daughter moved into the spare bedroom so we could turn her bedroom (that is bigger and has its own bathroom) into a room for my daughter and grandson to share. The whole family pitched in to decorate to my daughter's taste and to create a nice area for her son with a small loft bed. When she came, she was initially grateful, but she did express not being too fond of sharing a room with her son. Last week she suggested that my nephew and grandson could share a room instead. I told her if she was staying in my home it would have to be in a shared room with her son. She mentioned it a few more times so I asked my nephew if he would like to share his room. His answer was that he didn't really want to, but said some nights grandson could have a sleepover in his room. Last time my daughter brought up the boys sharing a room I was a little harsh with my tone and my wife thinks I was being an ass. My wife isn't completely on my side. She thinks I'm not being nice to our daughter who is going through a tough time right now and might need some space/privacy to adjust to her whole life/future changing. She doesn't see why the boys can't share as there's only a small age gap and our nephew would probably get used to sharing with his little cousin. Am I being the asshole thinking my daughter should keep sharing with her son? submitted by /u/Several-Inspector-37 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole Several-Inspector-37 Sep 17, 2023
AITA for wearing noise canceling headphones when I had younger kids sleeping in my room?
We have some family staying with us for a funeral right now. We only have one guest room which my aunt and uncle took. My other aunt and uncle slept downstairs in the living room. It was decided that all their 5 kids would sleep in my room since it has the most floor space for air mattresses and it's own bathroom so kids could go pee easily. They're all little so I guess the hallway and the living room with the big glass doors was too scary at night. I wasn't a fan of this idea, but I didn't have a choice. I have a loft bed thought so I had a little private space to myself. I don't go to sleep as early as them so I was up in my bed playing video games. Around 11pm someone turned on the lights. When I took of my headphones I heard one of the kids screaming. I didn't really get what was going on, but my aunt and uncle took her out of the room. My mom and my other aunt got all the other kids to quiet down and go to bed. So I went back to my game and eventually fell asleep. The next morning I find out that the cousin that was screaming had been trying to get my attention because she needed to pee, but was too afraid to use my bathroom because someone had turned off the light that was supposed to be left on for them. She saw that I was awake and was trying to ask me for help. When I didn't answer her she tried climbing up the ladder to my bed. She fell and ended up dislocating her arm. Everyone wanted to know what happened and why I didn't help her. I said I didn't hear her because of my headphones. Everyone started ganging up on me saying I should have known better than to wear noise canceling headphones since I baby sit. My uncle is the most angry and said that I need to learn to use my fucking head. But I babysit older kids and no one even said I was babysitting so I don't think it's fair for them to say it's my fault. ​ Update: I told my dad about them all blaming me when he got home and he told them it wasn't my fault or responsibility. We went out and had dinner just us. When we got back my aunts and one uncle were still mad, but I'm just going to ignore them like my dad said to because they'll be gone soon anyway. submitted by /u/Emergency_Agency3628 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole Emergency_Agency3628 Apr 6, 2023
AITA for moving my daughter out of her room and onto the loft area to make room for my sister?
I (34f) have 3 kids (6m, 4m, 2f). We live in a 3 bed 2.5 bath condo and we have my sons in one room and my daughter in another. We also have a loft area with 2.5 walls. One side has a wall maybe 3.5 or 4 feet tall and another side is open. I have a half sister (12) that needed a place to stay. She was in an emergency foster home and either my husband and I had to take her in or she had to go to a foster home. We've never met her. I didn't even know she existed but I didn't want her to end up in foster care so we took her in. My husband wanted her to share a room with our daughter but I thought living with strangers is hard enough for her and she'll need her own space. We ended up moving our daughter into our sons' room but that didn't work out well. Our daughter can't sleep without a sound machine and night light and the boys can't sleep with them. They also have different bedtimes and putting the boys to bed always woke her up. My husband wanted to put her back in her old room but I didn't think that would be a good situation for either of the girls. I ended up moving her bed into the loft and her clothes/changing table are in my room. The half wall is too high for her to climb, her toys were already there, and we can put a divider or curtain there if this becomes a long term thing. My husband came home and saw this and was furious that I moved our daughter into the loft instead of letting her share a room with my half sister. That was around 3 weeks ago. My daughter is fine in the loft. I painted it for her, got some princess wall decals, and organized the toys to leave more room for her bed and everything else I brought from her room. To say my sister isn't adjusting well is an understatement. She's tried to run away twice and she had a breakdown and destroyed everything in her room last week. My husband has mentioned calling the social worker and sending her to a foster home since she got here. The past few days have been better. I haven't had to pick her up early from school at all this week, she's leaving her room for meals, and she's starting to talk to me. My husband still thinks this isn't working out. He's refusing to let our daughter stay in the loft and says that my sister shouldn't be around the kids. I told him if he sends her to a foster home after she's just starting to feel comfortable here, the kids and I are leaving. We've been arguing again because he wants to send her to a home and he actually said part of the reason is because he wants to get our daughter back into her room. He got his family calling me a bad mom for prioritizing "some random girl" over my kids. AITA for putting my daughter in the loft to make room for my sister and not sending her to a foster home? submitted by /u/aitadaughterloft to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole aitadaughterloft Feb 2, 2023
AITA for refusing to share a room with a 1yr old, twin 2yr olds and a 4yr old?
So I F(18) was recently invited up to my aunt and uncle’s (I’ll call them aunt and uncle B) ranch house for the 4th of July, and told I could bring a friend. Now, this aunt and uncle have a pretty big house. Their ranch house has four bedrooms with queen beds, the master bedroom, and the “kids room” which is a massive room with about ~6 beds (some bunked), and a loft. They’ve got a lot of land around the house too, so I was excited to get some time to goof off and run around with my friend (also F18). I know that other cousins are going to be there, and assume that my aunt B and uncle B thought beds through and everything like that. The other people invited up to the house were Aunt G and Uncle G and their son M16 who I’ll call F, my Uncle P, and my Aunt and Uncle H. H’s are baby cannons. They have four kids under the age of 5, none of whom sleep through the night (I’ve been to their house before, it’s horrible). Anyway, my friend and I get up to the house and learn that WE are expected to share the big bunk room with the kids under five, while their parents get their own room. Uncle P, cousin F, and Aunt and Uncle G, are also in their own rooms (G’s shared one). I was upset. But, wanting to stay up there, I said okay, my friend and I can sleep on the couch. Cue a MASSIVE explosion. The baby cannons are pissed that I don’t want to sleep in the same room as their children. Their kids are horrible at night, and someone needs to watch them, so it should be me and my friend because I got to invite a friend. I said that if they wanted someone to, cousin F could, but cousin F apparently needed his sleep because he’s a “growing boy” and he “doesn’t know how to take care of kids”. None of the other people in the house wanted to get involved. The aunt and uncle who own the house didn’t care much and just told us to figure it out. So I ignore the baby cannons and set up on the couch with my friend. Cue the baby cannons mother. She throws all of our stuff off of the couches and tells me and my friend that we HAVE to sleep with her kids or we can’t stay. At this point, I’m mortified by her behavior because I have a friend. My friend is embarrassed and doesn’t know what to do. So I tell them I’m leaving. Cue more screaming. I drove up my father’s boat, if I leave, there’s nobody with a truck to drive the boat around, the world is ending. I say that either my friend and I are sleeping on the couch, without the small children, or we’re leaving. Well, baby cannons weren’t okay with that. So, I packed up my stuff, reattached the trailer for the boat, and left. Now I’m getting texts from relatives that I was rude and could have handled it better, and that the baby cannons need a break from their kids and I’m young so I can be a nice family member and deal with it for them. AITA here? UPDATE 7/1; My father has banned the baby cannon from ever going on the boat again. Aunt B is getting involved and is considering asking the baby cannon family to leave for the weekend and to not come back until they can be more considerate of relatives. Uncle B is offering to pay for me and my friend to go on a backpacking trip (my friend and I go a lot), and says that he feels bad for how the baby cannons acted. submitted by /u/itsmyboatbitch to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
r/AmItheAsshole itsmyboatbitch Jul 1, 2020
I built an almost-exact replica of a $2,000 Pottery Barn Kids loft bed for about $570
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r/DIY kodiak1120 Aug 2, 2018