With my savings, for sure.

And she then presented me with… yes, a jersey of my teams archrival!

And when we dont show delight and gratitude for this help, they invariably get offended.

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As, for example, happened to the mother of the userBlubstering the author of todays story.

The authors husband was with her all this time, and her mother volunteered to help around the house.

For example, with cleaning and whatnot.

Newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket, peacefully sleeping in a hospital crib.

It turns out that during this time her momrepaintedthe walls in her lounge.

And now two walls were a mid-gray, and the other two were royal purple.

But another problem was that the moms enthusiasm was clearly not equal to her painting skills.

Text post about a mom redecorating the lounge, expressing uncertainty on handling the situation after speaking to others.

And then the mother texted her, clearly expecting praise.

Then the authors father entered the game, accusing the daughter of upsetting her mom.

And such unsolicited manifestations of help should be actually suppressed whenever possible.

Text describing a mother’s hospital stay and complications post-childbirth.

Especially since the repairs were deeply lame and unprofessional.

Check out the results:

Text describing mom’s lounge redecoration; daughter’s surprise fell flat.

Mum repaints lounge in mid grey and royal purple; the decor looks absolutely dire.

Lounge redecorated with purple walls, a pink chair, and plants; showcasing a modern interior design style.

Text describing a mom redecorating the lounge as a surprise while her daughter is in labor.

Text about a lounge redecoration looking dire, referencing a mid-2000s TV show scenario.

Text describing a poorly done redecoration, with purple smudged on grey walls and window frames.

Text conversation about feeling tired, mom left, seemed off, followed by a message asking “what do you think?

Paintbrush on a red paint can lid, illustrating redecorating efforts gone awry.

Text message expressing appreciation but mentioning redecorated lounge is not their taste.

Text message expressing daughter’s lack of gratitude to mom after lounge redecoration during labor.

Text image reflecting emotions of exhaustion and frustration during lounge redecoration surprise.

Text in an image discussing family communication issues and support with a new baby.

Woman looking worried, sitting on a bed, holding a phone to her face, in a redecorated room setting.

Comment by LizzoBennett advising to set boundaries and stand firm with CF behavior.

Comment by Palsywalsy advising someone about unreasonable behavior regarding a lounge redecorating surprise.

Comment by HappyintheHills expressing concern over child care behavior amidst lounge redecoration surprise.

Text expressing frustration about redecoration that ruined relationships.

Comment about mom redecorating lounge while daughter is in labor, expressing frustration and suggesting a solution.

Text comment expressing disappointment about lounge redecoration, suggesting repainting and an apology.