What’s your most controversial opinion?

[Lorack]

Damn...not the first time you have left me speechless
tips his hat to the beautiful lady

 

[Azuldrgon]

Details...

It's an Aztec princess in full ceremonial wear walking out of the volcano Popocatepetl with fire enveloping her in an all consuming rage. On her left hand is a macahuitl and on her right is a ixcuac. It extends from my left shoulder blade down to my hip....

AND

only a few very special people have seen it.

It sounds special.
I haven't had a tattoo done yet partially because of selecting one and partially for opportunity sake.

 

[Deleted member 3041612]

I think it's somewhat easier if you pay big bucks to an adoption agency but the wait can be long because there are so many who want a newborn. Adopting through DCS is sometimes impossible, like Chilly said. It's pathetic that the rights of criminals come before the needs of the children.

I should have adopted in my 30s but I waited too long. I'm too old and tired now.

I know it could have possibly been done, but I would have wanted a decent husband to help with all that is needed. My family has a lot of issues. On the outside looking in, it looks not that bad. Within the family unit, there are so many issues a husband would definitely be needed as a backbone of strength. I wouldn’t be able to depend on them for the support needed for they are too taken by their own personal issues (it would take too long to share their problems here).

 

[Deleted member 3041612]

The image of perfection is a mirage often put in place by dysfunctional families the outside world just can't peer through. I know a lot of people don't see things the way I do, but a husband is absolutely essential... I understand many single mothers who have raised amazing children; young men and women not afraid to tackle the challenges of life and who don't just go with the status quo. Still, a strong marriage/relationship is crucial...no matter what you believe. Raising children requires both partners to be self sacrificing and all committed to the beautiful task.

I was blessed to see what life is with a married couple (one of my brothers who’s more into fun than responsibility), with a single mother who had anger management issues (R.I.P.), a trifling single father, and a sister with severe mental health problems without children (and don’t need them). I was able to narrow it down without writing a library of books about them. There are more but it will be too much to mention.

Me, being the youngest, I see their faults and am learning to steer clear of typical people like them. That type of dysfunction is too hard in dealing with now.

 

[Chillygirl]

I want to apologize for my seemingly offensive comment. I’ll admit, there is a lot I don’t understand about the whole process. I used to be a birth registrar. I know there were at least 2-5 newborns given up per month from a huge hospital facility where there were at least 150-200 births a day. My niece was adopted as a child, born here in US. I have to remember not all experiences are the same, just like not all families are the same.

Oh not offensive at all! Just thought I’d toss in my experience cause I think it’s probably more common than not.

There’s a lot of things that come into play…finances, ethnicity, age, cultural beliefs. Lots of questions about being able to culturally support a child of a different race. And if the child is Native American or Native Alaskan tribal government is involved.

Sadly it’s all about money.

 

[RjThoughts]

If fish can be on pizza, so can pineapple, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and both North American bacons!

 

[BadAmy]

If fish can be on pizza, so can pineapple, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and both North American bacons!

Fish?

 

[Bry1313]

If fish can be on pizza, so can pineapple, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and both North American bacons!

Who is putting fish on a pizza? No, don’t do that.

 

[snexxer]

Who is putting fish on a pizza? No, don’t do that.

Anchovies?

 

[Bry1313]

Anchovies?

Don’t do that

 

[Dribble]

When I have raised this with others, it has become surprisingly controversial so here is mine:

It is perfectly fine to cut off contact with family members who do not make your life better, and more people should do it.

This is sanity...not controversial.

Family...is still family. But that is not an open door that you have to take their shit. I will always meet them halfway. But if they don't...I don't do more.

Growing up...my cousin and I were inseparable. We got high together. We went to the bar together. We fished and hunted together. Hell...I even had my own room in his house for when I stayed weekends...which was every weekend.

When I got clean...he kept using. And I had to cut him out of my life. He never forgave me. When he died a few years ago...I didn't even go to his funeral. We had nothing in common. But I still loved him...and wanted nothing but happiness for him. He found drugs gave him happiness...I found they didn't.

 

[Lmizzler]

A man receiving an unsolicited vag pic is probably what women feel when they receive an unsolicited dick pic.

 

[OrdinaryPerson]

A man receiving an unsolicited vag pic is probably what women feel when they receive an unsolicited dick pic.

Geez. Sorry. Ill delete my picture.

 

[SlyderInside]

When I have raised this with others, it has become surprisingly controversial so here is mine:

It is perfectly fine to cut off contact with family members who do not make your life better, and more people should do it.

Totally agree with the sentiment, though I might change the wording from “who do not make your life better” to “who actively make your life worse”, if that makes sense.

Having an abusive family member is an awful experience and getting away from / free of them can be vital to maintain any semblance of mental health, and I agree is perfectly fine.

That said, if you have extended family members that are just kind of… there? Not directly hurting you or directly benefitting you? I’d probably consider keeping the door open to them, so long as the more toxic family members won’t use them to harm me.

 

[TheMrBurns]

Oral sex is not any more intimate than french kissing and the only reason we think so is that we are socialized to believe parts of our body are dirty/taboo... but seriously, people's mouths are fucking disgusting and you're still sticking your tongue in there with zero shame.

 

[Leigh81]

Oral sex is not any more intimate than french kissing and the only reason we think so is that we are socialized to believe parts of our body are dirty/taboo... but seriously, people's mouths are fucking disgusting and you're still sticking your tongue in there with zero shame.

What does Mrs. Burns think lol??

For the most part buffets are horrible, at least in North America. Some Caribbean resorts have a good selection, some don't & are pretty bland (Cuba). People who feel the need to stuff themselves with 10x or more of a normal portion with the thought, "I have to get my money's worth", I just don't get. Then those same people afterwards complain that they're stuffed, feel uncomfortable, sick & say, I ate to much.

 

[jeff_is_smiling]

What does Mrs. Burns think lol??

For the most part buffets are horrible, at least in North America. Some Caribbean resorts have a good selection, some don't & are pretty bland (Cuba). People who feel the need to stuff themselves with 10x or more of a normal portion with the thought, "I have to get my money's worth", I just don't get. Then those same people afterwards complain that they're stuffed, feel uncomfortable, sick & say, I ate to much.

Your description sounds like my Thanksgiving dinner feast...

 

[TheMrBurns]

What does Mrs. Burns think lol??

I have never inquired what my mother's opinions are regarding oral sex... I don't plan on doing so at any point in the future.

 

[Mr_bogey]

If fish can be on pizza, so can pineapple, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and both North American bacons!

Fish, pineapple, artichoke hearts and broccoli can go on flat breads. They have no business desecrating pizza. There is bacon and then there is that round ham that Canadians call bacon but isn't.

 

[Mr_bogey]

A man receiving an unsolicited vag pic is probably what women feel when they receive an unsolicited dick pic.

I hope to find out someday.

 

[Leigh81]

I have never inquired what my mother's opinions are regarding oral sex... I don't plan on doing so at any point in the future.

I was thinking more about your wife or partner lol

 

[BadAmy]

When I have raised this with others, it has become surprisingly controversial so here is mine:

It is perfectly fine to cut off contact with family members who do not make your life better, and more people should do it.

Fuck family.
And I mean that in the most non-sexual way possible.

 

[BadAmy]

I think when a woman gives a vag pick, it's like the last holdout, the final threshold or boundary to themselves.
Like at this point, it's as if you had sex with the recipient and what more could they possibly want?
(Sorry that was my inner trauma induced "women have always been viewed and treated as objects and not people, therefore why would I think I am of any value or substance past my girly parts" kind of dialog talking again, my bad)

 

[Mr_bogey]

Like at this point, it's as if you had sex with the recipient and what more could they possibly want?

I realize I'm tempting fate by even responding but.....as a pretend expert (see my title) in this area, I equate the vag pic to the dick pic. It's awesome. It's not something that's casually thrown around often by most (so maybe that doesn't resemble dick pics ) but unless it's scratch and sniff, it's not in the same ballpark as sex, imo.*


*please be gentle when you thrash me.

 

[RjThoughts]

When I have raised this with others, it has become surprisingly controversial so here is mine:

It is perfectly fine to cut off contact with family members who do not make your life better, and more people should do it.

Thank you! Finally, someone else who agrees with my wife and I about this!