You could get juice or some other healthier alternatives to offer the friend, most sodas really are poison lol. Maybe try offering carbonated flavored water, some times people just want flavor if that makes sense. But, if he declines, just let it go, don’t make the kids feel uncomfortable coming over.

I meant soldering/brazing directly to the shower valve. Which you can do when soldering, I’m no expert on brazing though.

Since brazing requires higher temps it could damage internal parts to things like shower valves.

You should probably avoid them as long as you can. But people act like they’re haunted or something lol. They’re tools, like a hammer. Should I give my kids a hammer? If they want a hammer to build a bird house, sure. If they want a hammer to fuck shit up, no lol. Should I leave them alone with that hammer, absolutely not, until I teach them how to use it and they prove they can be responsible.

How old is your brother, different places start Pre-K at different ages? If he’s younger than 3 that’s pretty normal, social play starts at between 3-4 yrs.

If you’re still trying to socialize him try taking him to the park, bring a soccer ball and kids will just randomly join in. Check if the library has any events for his age as well.

Super glue your screwdriver to it or buy a screw extractor set maybe.

I feel like with most things with kids, you just talk to them honestly and openly about things. I feel like, if they’re old enough to ask, they’re probably old enough to hear the answer.

This way they feel more comfortable asking you things. Because even if you lock down their devices air tight, they’re friends parents probably didn’t do the same. You can’t protect your kids from the world but, you can prepare them to face it.

I think you should go and sarcastically call his wife a DEI hire/wife the whole time lol

WTF is this lol?

There’s definitely some clause with the $10 gift card that says you can’t sue them if you actually take one lol.

These are legit.

What matters at the end of the day is wether you truly care for each other and wether you’re both happy. There’s a possibility that it would work out and a possibility that it wouldn’t. Your romantic partner doesn’t necessarily need to meet all your needs, intellectualy or otherwise.

Seeing as you don’t have any relationship experience I say go for it. There’s no harm in taking someone on a date. In fact that’s the point of going on dates, to know people better so you can decide if you want to pursue a relationship.

Probably not. Does it bother you now, would you be embarrassed by her because of it? If yes, then definitely don’t.

What’s your question exactly?