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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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Original poster

To think that mumsnet has changed me (a bit) as a person?

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redshinyshoes · 09/01/2011 20:45

I honestly think it has helped me look at people & situations differently, is it a bit of an over reaction to say mumsnet has changed me?!

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Mamathulu · 09/01/2011 20:46

I have to say yanbu here, as it has DEFINITELY changed me - all for the better, of course!

Serendippy · 09/01/2011 20:46

YANBU, hopefully lots of things change you. Has it changed you for the better or worse though? {grin}

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redshinyshoes · 09/01/2011 20:48

Ha! For the better definately!

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mumbar · 09/01/2011 21:04

Yes its changed me for the better too. I am more confident in my parenting, and more confident to ask when I'm unsure (even if it is just anon names on a screen!), and given me much more insight into why people who do things differently to me do it that way iyswim.

I just wish I'd found it sooner.

maighdlin · 09/01/2011 21:29

I love mumsnet. Its helped me to realise i can like what i like and not like what i don't like and not really give a fuck about what other people say. I find saying my bit on AIBU helps me say my bit in RL too.

mylifewithstrangers · 09/01/2011 21:33

MN gave me a fine pair of judgy-pants!

Without MN how else would I know to look down on the sausage roll eating, froot-shoot drinking, puree feeding, disposable nappying, tory voting masses!

Bumblequeen · 09/01/2011 21:41

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nikki1978 · 09/01/2011 21:50

I have become a bit more of a feminist since being on here. Used to say whats the harm in lap dancing clubs etc etc but have a slightly different view now that I know some of the facts behind the industry. And have learnt a fair bit about politics.

Oh and something about parenting too!

accidentwaitingtohappen · 09/01/2011 21:52

It has made me question my relationships more.

HerBeatitude · 09/01/2011 21:53

God no, you are so not being unreasonable.

It has put me in touch with women who have made me change the whole of my outlook and worldview.

Hurray!

WimpleOfTheBallet · 09/01/2011 23:42

I have changed too...I notice that I am far more sure of myself in some ways. Have also learned that Feminist is not a dirty word...but use it to describe myelf proudly.

I feel empowered to be part of something that has real clout within the media...I have two DDS and BMN (before mumsnet) I just worried about certain issues within society..now I can actually try to change them.

TastesLikePanda · 09/01/2011 23:43

It's made me realise that i really do want to be a mother. I was terrified before, of doing it 'wrong' but coming on here made me realise that everyone starts from scratch... sounds daft but it's totally changed my outlook!

gibbberish · 09/01/2011 23:50

It has made me much more open minded I think.

I used to be very set in what I believed on certain matters but find it much easier now to see things from other people's viewpoints.

cunexttuesonline · 09/01/2011 23:51

I've changed, it's mainly positive, but I do find myself getting sucked into issues and getting annoyed about them when BMN I wouldn't have even given it much thought. Eg BF/FF, birthing choices, parenting techniques, sleep etc etc

mrsoliverramsay · 09/01/2011 23:58

I used to like reading the Daily Mail but now when DH buys me it on occasion I recoil on horror

clumsymumluckybaby · 10/01/2011 00:25

my name is clumsy and im addicted to mumsnet...

it has totally changed me,it's a lifeline for isolated parents,i can (occasionally) look others in the eye now.
and i dont feel quite so insecure about my choices,now i can see the majority of MNers agree with most of them.
i can even try to help others.
fantastic,lovely,sometimes mental,mumsnet

MrsBonkers · 10/01/2011 02:44

Not been on here that long.
Made me realise its okay to stand up for myself.
However, sometimes I get sucked in and take peoples comments personally.
I also feel like a bit of a 'thread-killer' sometimes and feel like no-body likes me. So I guess it plays to my RL insecurities.

Hmm - time to step away from the laptop for a bit I think.....

RedHeels · 10/01/2011 09:10

MrsBonker - I think we all are 'thread-killers' form time to time . I bet it'll be me this time as no one contributed since almost 3am...

MN definitely opened my eyes to things I would never come across otherwise. I also realised that other people too overthink what they have said and done and feel a little bit sick in their stomachs at night (although I'm working on it - no point stressing when you can't do anything about it) .

RedHeels · 10/01/2011 09:12

Or rather: ).
Welcome to the land of pedancy!

thumbwitch · 10/01/2011 09:14

Definitely changed me - I think far more about how I type stuff now, how it might be perceived and I am far less ready to jump in with both feet.

It has also made me realise how many women seem to be in godawful relationships; and has widened my perspectives on what people consider acceptable social behaviours in various situations (notably weddings!)

I have been cheered by the support given to some, distressed by the pounding given to others, encouraged to join in with the humour and discouraged from joining various political and religious bunfights.

But I wouldn't have missed it for anything - it saved me from the doldrums when I'd just moved to Australia, as I still had contact with the same people on MN - a level of continuity that otherwise I wouldn't have had.

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