THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My husband and I are expecting our first baby, and it's also the first grandchild in the family for both sets of parents. We have decided that if it's a boy, he will be named after my husband's grandfather. he was very close to him and he died three years ago. My in-laws have been kind of strange about it. They are very religious and have told us they have their whole church praying that we will have a boy, and have asked us to attend prayers and rituals with them. I didn't like that, but went along with it just to avoid a problem. Well, we found out we were having a girl. My husband took it very hard. He cried in the car, then turned his phone off to hide from his family. He finally told them and they all made their disappointment quite clear. This bugged me, because my daughter deserves to be celebrated. A couple of weeks later, they started coming to visit but they kept referring to our child as our "son", claiming the results were false because they have faith. I had several fights with them but they kept it up, and my husband sided with them. Well, my Sister-In-Law called to inform me she had arranged a baby shower. I get along with her very well and was very happy about it. But when I arrived, the room was decorated with blue balloons, and blue cake with grandpa's name in the decorations everywhere. My Sister-in-Law explained they were ‘still’ hoping the gender results are false and it’s a boy. I looked at my husband and he agreed with her. I lost my temper and yelled at them all. I told them they were delusional and to stop treating my daughter like she was unwanted. And to throw a party right instead of for an imaginary grandson. My Mother-in-Law started crying, I took my bag and walked out. My husband followed me outside and told me I insulted him and his family. He said it was disrespectful to the memory of his grandfather and I needed to come in and apologize. I told him to wake up and see the insanity He said I need to suck it up and play along. He said they need some time to get over the shock that it's not a boy. I said absolutely not and demanded he take me home. He said no, so I got a ride; He called 15 times, then texted that he wouldn’t be home until I come over and apologize for ruining everything they've done for me. Then he suggested I was mentally unstable. I sent one response and said, "Then I guess you aren't coming home". He didn't. And still hasn't. We haven't spoken or texted since this weekend. So what's my next move? This has to stop, and I think I'm okay ending my marriage over it. But is that short-sighted? What should I do?
Signed
Proud Girl Mom
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What’s the first thing you do when you awaken in the morning? Check your phone? Grab a quick breakfast? Bad ideas, both. A neuroscientist is warning about the things you should avoid doing, in order to protect your brain. And those include checking your phone as soon as you wake up. Emily McDonald (who posts brain-health advice on Instagram) says her tips can help prevent things like brain fog and forgetfulness. The mindset coach recommends we wait at least 20 minutes after getting up in the morning before reaching for the phone. Why? This is the time that the “brain is transitioning between sleep and waking” … when “our brain is really suggestible”. She cautions that if you read “stressful things” at this time, it prompts “you to be stressed”. And the same rule applies at night. Try to switch off the TV, laptop and phone well ahead of bed. Also, avoid processed food such as cheese slices and chips, which can also have a negative impact on the brain, leading to cognitive aging. Instead, reach for whole foods and good fats, such as avocados and blueberries.
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“Horizon: An American Saga,” Kevin Costner’s risk-it-all Western epic, rode into Cannes on Sunday, earning a 7-minute standing ovation, which brought him to tears. Costner was visibly emotional as the film received huge applause and chants of “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!” During his speech, Costner thanked the audience and promised “3 more” installments of the “Horizon” franchise, which is already due to get a sequel in August. He also got a laugh from the crowd when he remarked: “I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak.”
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You’ve heard of the buzzword “FOMO”, the Fear Of Missing Out. Now comes “FOPO”. Experts say the Fear Of People’s Opinions is becoming more and more common these days. It’s a concept named by psychologist Michael Gervais who also authored a book on the topic. Gervais says that today’s society centers other people’s opinions, making them hard to ignore ― and the fear of them can hold you back from your full potential. Those who know, say that something as innocent as pretending you’ve seen a movie that you’ve never actually watched, or scrolling your phone in an attempt at appearing busy are both signs of FOPO. You may also fall into the FOPO trap if you tend to panic about a text message that reads “OK,” or if you study your friend’s face for negative reactions to a funny story. Gervais feels that FOPO is “a pre-emptive process to increase our acceptance in the eyes of others and…to avoid rejection…and what we end up doing is we scan our world for approval.”
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Riley Keough is challenging the “fraudulent” sale of her grandfather Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland home ahead of a foreclosure auction. A temporary restraining order halting the sale of the Memphis estate was granted, just days before it was set to be auctioned today. Earlier this month, it was revealed the late King of Rock and Roll’s beloved residence would be sold to the highest bidder after previous owner, Lisa Marie Presley, allegedly failed to repay a $3.8 million loan taken out in 2018, before her death. But a lawsuit filed by Keough argues her mother never took out a loan, and the documents are false.
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2. Straight Face: Players write ridiculous or inappropriate sentences on pieces of paper. One at a time, each player chooses a slip of paper and attempts to read it without giggling or cracking a smile. If they fail, they drink.
3. Beer Pong: You know how it works. It’s not that complicated!
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