Family - August 2007

2007-08-03 11:37:38 · 13 answers · asked by wrongnumber 1

One of my coworkers has told me that somebody from South Africa, who is a multimillionaire, is asking him and his wife to take care of his 9-year old niece from Congo.

The problem is that he doen't know anything about this "mulimillionaire" from south africa. The only thing he knows is that he is going to offer my friend $65K/year to care for her. He met the guy for dinner last night. The only information that he has is the guy's first name and that he supposedly has a house in Brentwood, CA. My friend is buying it hook, line and sinker and I am concerned he is getting scammed.

Please help

2007-08-03 10:42:59 · 5 answers · asked by Techguy2661 2

My family and I went to California two weekends ago and I went to see my older cousin and he had his girlfriend with him... I wasn't jealous or anything... We went to the beach the next day and I wanted to spend time with my cousin but he wanted to spend time with his girlfriend rather than me... It didn't feel right to have her there with us. I tried to tell him but he was too busy with her and I've already emailed him. What should I do?

2007-08-03 10:30:17 · 15 answers · asked by Meg, youngest Malfoy »—(¯`v`¯)—» 3

my parents bought the house I live in and I pay them rent and they have used that fact to control my life, I am afraid that if I don't do what they say they will kick me and my girls out, my sister on the other hand who also pays rent to them gets to do whatever she wants just because she is married and I am not, usualy I just let it pass, my sister and her husband have had dogs since they got married 12 years ago and my parents are fine with it, my girls know that they, our neighbors and their friends all have dogs and have asked if we could get one, which I would like to do but when I asked my parents if I could get a one they said that I was not allowed to have one cause apparently to them I am to stupid take care of one, that is total B.S, I don't know what I should do, part of me says I should just get one ( not to spite them but cause we want one) but another part of me is worried about what they will do if I "disobey" them, what would you people do?

2007-08-03 09:38:52 · 5 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1

Your Grandparents whom you live with bludegeon you with ridiculous tasks? They like to follow the stupid traditions of "men's work" and "women's work", you know that leave it to beaver cleaver crap. I hate it, I hate it so much, not only do I hate it with my being but with my soul. How do I deal with them?!

2007-08-03 09:18:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I REALLY love my boyfried. A lot. I've been divorced for 2 years and have 2 kids. He practically lives at my house. Not only does he contantly bicker with my kids, but he gets on them for stupid little things and all it does is cause more chaos and tension. It is worse when we are with his family because I think he is trying to act "authoritative" like he has something to prove. It makes me really uncomfortable because he'll tell me something they are doing, and then I feel like I have to discipline them, even when I don't agree with it. But if I don't, then his family members look at me like "what are you going to do about it" My kids aren't bad, they are normal kids, sometimes hyper, sometimes mouthy, but not out of control by any means. I've talked to him about it, but it just keeps happening. I will not put him in front of my kids, he treats us very well and I love him.

2007-08-03 09:11:53 · 34 answers · asked by sunshine 2

Wanting no more contact?

Answer the question personally or hypotheticly.

2007-08-03 09:04:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

a) after he leaves call your boys and a arange a hit on him

b) get a baseball bat and beat the living crap out of him

c) slap him ,make him to kiss your shoes and force him to apologize

or d) just let it go

2007-08-03 08:57:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, first of all... my dad always thinks hes in charge. My mom always thinks I'm so stupid because I somehow don't "fit" in with the family. I'm only 11 years old and I'm a boy, but my family keeps giving me to much to deal with. As usual, my dad will always think im doing something wrong and literally will kick me and lock me in my room for hours without food. He thinks im really rude because im not answering him when hes yelling and thinks im such a big crybaby. My mom always wants thinks her ways like she doesnt want to do it. She breaks my things for no reason and threatens me. She also throws things in my face which will end up with a black eye which i have to end up lieing about it at school. I also got my lip almost split due to HER hitting me in the mouth with a stick. My dad always thinks im stupid and so does my mom. Im usually at my friends house but i would have to walk there. Im usually at my friends house but i would have to walk there instead of my dad driving.Help...

2007-08-03 08:53:31 · 11 answers · asked by I am Myself 1

I was taking a shower and my wife's 22 year old daughter came into the bathroom and stood in front of the door and stared at me. It made me feel real uncomfortable but I don't want to make a bad situation worse but making a big deal of it. Also I haven't told my wife what happened....should I?

2007-08-03 08:47:30 · 5 answers · asked by Older Guy 3

ok i have not ever seen my real dad but i tried to right him but he never wrote back i sent a card for his brithday but he never wrote back i realy want to write him aen get a leter back so what do i do

2007-08-03 08:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 08:07:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

sometimes i just want to run away. my dad especially gets on my nerves all the time...and by that i mean making me cry (im really sensitive). He yells at me for stupid little things, and sometimes i just wish he wasnt my dad. and he embarrasses me ALL the time, and it's more than a little embarrasment, or so i think. we're always mad at each other, but he always wins, cuz hes "the boss" and he's "always right".can you help?

2007-08-03 07:55:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 06:46:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

He went to visit her shortly after our baby was born (we stayed at home) and now he wants to go again. The only problem is, is that I am suffering with post partum depression and have no one else to help me. We both understand the others needs and we could all go together but we have another family member here at home who needs one of us to be home. I feel so guilty for asking my husband not to go. When she eventually does pass away and we are all going to have to go there for the funeral and I'm not even sure how we are going to manage that. Any advice is appreciated.

2007-08-03 06:37:00 · 8 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

He is coming home to live with us and find a job. How do I let him know him living with us is temporary? How do i push him out with out forcing him out? what bills should he pay? Help plz.

2007-08-03 06:36:48 · 15 answers · asked by RARE AIR 1

What are your thoughts about the family? Do you think she's having the babies naturally or using medication like Clomid or other assistance from doc. She has two sets of twins.......Just looking for random thoughts and views from everyone...

2007-08-03 06:30:15 · 9 answers · asked by MommyToBe! 5

I have a niece that is 8. She is constantly being put off on someone else in the family so her parents can go run errands telling her/caregiver that they'll be back in a "little-bit" but it always turns into hours. Mom doesn't work but doesn't cook much either so they eat out ALOT! Neice is overweight and suffers from severe constipation (I think because of all the fast food and junk). Dad talks loud normally and when he's upset, he can be terrifying. Neice is constantly told to play video games both at home and out so parents won't have to be bothered. Now parents have decided to homeschool because neice was picked on last year (overweight) and they would have to drive her to the next elementary school (only 4 miles up the road). I'm really concerned since neice is a really great kid but always looks desprately sad and has developed an eye tic. Should I call social services with my concerns?

2007-08-03 05:46:03 · 16 answers · asked by Nikki123 2

I think that it is unfair that they call it MY room, but cancel my plans when it's not spotless. I'll admit that it is not the cleanest, and I am as messy as any other teenager, but I feel like I have no freedom to have MY room how I like it! I don't like it spotless, and I feel like I am renting an apartment, like I am just renting my room. I mean, yea, it's their house, but I just need a spot to...be me.

How can I convince them that I will keep the rest of the house clean, but I want my room just to be me?!

2007-08-03 05:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad is married to a woman named Amy, she is my stepmom, she has a daughter and son her daughter is such a brat and she can insult you right up front and it's so annoying..... but when she started to call my dad "DAD" she almost made me cry. I had a conversation with my Dad hundreds of times he always takes her side. What should I do I can't ignore it she says it almost as much as I do. I can't talk to my dad or amy about it they always take her side. And I can't talk to my stepsister about it she will make it all worse.....x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x
Ps: her dad lives out of the state and she calls him not dad but eric his name
:-(

2007-08-03 05:31:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have been married 15 years we six children between us they think that what we have should just be theirs at their dads passin is that crazy or what, I have a son of my own, we have adopted a daughter, whom is the only child at home.

2007-08-03 05:25:36 · 3 answers · asked by little bit 1

My inlaws are very snobish with me and my parents but somehow when it comes to my toddler they want lots of interaction with her. It's difficult for me because I just keep thinking of those times and how they have treated me. It's just such an uncomfortable time for me.
Whenever my toddler says their names I just feel like crying.
I never imagined life to be like this before marriage. I never believed in those cliched horrible inlaw stories when I was younger.

2007-08-03 05:15:22 · 9 answers · asked by Malaika 2

Only yesterday me and my older brother [14] and my younger twin sisters [10] found out that my mom was pregnant. I had to act really excited because my mom looked soo happy and i didnt want to let her down. Im worried that when we have family over, the new baby is going to get all the attention. I cant help being jealous and i cant tell my mom about it because i dont want to upset her. What should i do? Just keep it a secret and stay angry or let myself go and possibly hurt someones feelings?

2007-08-03 05:09:20 · 19 answers · asked by Jessica Smartypants 1

my parents took lega guardianship without my consent and now they will not let me see my child

2007-08-03 05:01:22 · 3 answers · asked by kari 2

My husband and I blended our families to include four teens. We've been married nearly 5 years and recently took custody of his two children, I fought hard to help get them.

MIL constantly takes her BIO grandchildren shopping to buy them clothes, showing up unannounced to take HER grandchildren places and always leaves my two behind.

Last week she kept HER grandchildren for the entire week, took them several fun places. They came home telling all about it. I raise my kids myself. My mom lives out of state and their dad isn't in the picture. I feel I have to make up to my kids for the lack of grandparents in their lives.

MIL complains to her friends how she HAS to provide food and clothing for our family because we can't?!?!?! We've never ask her to do anything because of this reason.

My husband says ignore her, she won't listen, no stopping her and she's going to complain whether she actually does it or not.

I'm tired of my kids hurting and I'm near divorce to be rid of her.

2007-08-03 05:00:46 · 5 answers · asked by neveradullmoment 1

Read about this family at http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_fe_st/17_kids and let me know what you think. It doesn't seem to me that it's fair to a child to be put in that sort of situation. First, I'd find it hard to believe that there's been no financial impact. Seventeen coats, pairs of shoes, etc., not to mention all the food. Secondly, children need attention from their parents. How much attention can you have to give when it's got to be divided like that?

2007-08-03 04:57:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother in law whose about 16 i think and sister in law whos about 13 are here to visit my wife for about 2 weeks....well so far they've been treating and making my house look like a pig stye.......and my wife is getting mad at me because i tell her to tell them something about it at least to clean up after themselves......should I just go along with it and suck it up for about 2 weeks or should I just tell them something??

2007-08-03 04:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been married to her son for a few years and I have to twin girls but she always wanted her son to have a baby boy which I might not be able to give her so now she hates me! She keeps telling me what to do!

I was going to my parent's house a few weeks ago with my husband and kids so first I was wearing a skirt up to my knees with a cute top and it wasn't slutty at all. Then she said "no, you can't wear that,go change" so then I changed into capris and a another pretty shirt and she was going to say something but we just left then. She thinks I'm a slu* and I'm not, I never was. I don't know why she thinks I am though! I don't think she likes my kids either because their girls and she wanted a grandson. Help, what can I do?

2007-08-03 04:39:55 · 27 answers · asked by Piya 2

well this week my husbanda car broke down so we only have the use of one car...I informed my mom and she suggested I use their extra car..aye heres the rub...she wants me to walk 1-2 miles with my 3 kids to her house..pick up her car, pickup my brothers and his friends (carpool) and then drive the care straight back to their house and walk back home with my kids...now this is the problem while I was doing this my father called often syaing he knew how many miles to and from the school and to make sure I fill up the car and not drive it anywhere else! by the way Im 27 years old.....so when I dropped off my brother I took some meat from my parents storage freezer outside..now they are calling the whole family saying Im a thief and I cant afford to feed my kids cuz of my boob job..(what a fallacy) I simply didnt have transportation...was I worng for that or was it simply fair trade? I fully believe that as my kids get older they are welcome to food and drink of any kind in my house

2007-08-03 04:34:50 · 2 answers · asked by Elizabeth E 2

I am having a family dellima. My ex-husband and I have recently remarried. My daughter (9yo) and I lived in a house next to my mother and my grandparents. They have been very helpful through the years. I frequently expressed thanks. I did things for them to help out. I mowed everyones yard and did some weedeatting. Watched my moms dogs, checked on my grandmother when I was off ect......I sat at home and did nothing but be the best mom I could be and go to work. I have always loved my ex husband. We were young and got mixed up with drugs. That is the main reason we divorced. We have both matured, cleaned up, and work. When we got married my family told me to move out. This is my home and my daughters home for 4yrs. My mother told me the house was mine but not the land in case I went back to my ex. Now she is taking that back. My whole family tells me "You never appreciate anything we do for you". How do you show appreciation and how long are you suppose to be indebpted

2007-08-03 04:28:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous