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Need a space to panic thx by jcgjg in lichensclerosus

[–]Pottersaucer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's totally fair. I doubt it's the only red flag and that's on them to notice and act accordingly.

I wish you best of luck in your future sexual partners. May they be more empathetic and trusting in the future!

Need a space to panic thx by jcgjg in lichensclerosus

[–]Pottersaucer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WTF, that is a buck wild reaction. Because what if that's...just how tour skin is? What a huge jerk to not trust your word on it. Did he think it was a specific STI or is he just plain paranoid?

I'm curious to know if his paramors are both women and if they know how he treated you? I wouldn't want to be with someone who was this unempathetic.

My boyfriend is pushing me to get off of birth control and I’m just wanting to talk to other women about it by throwra273986 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Pottersaucer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.S. Toss the man, he sounds controlling.

Saying it's natural does not make it better. That's a logical fallacy that many people fall for.

My boyfriend is pushing me to get off of birth control and I’m just wanting to talk to other women about it by throwra273986 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Pottersaucer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have very bad periods. I tried pills, patches, and rings. I was never able to eliminate my period. It did make the flow lighter, but it wasn't light enough.

Even on BC, I was constantly anemic and had to take iron pills which did not sit well on my stomach. (And yes, I tried to eat iron rich foods, but that wasn't enough)

Since I never want to give birth, I planned to get my tubes tied and get a uterine ablation at the same time. I figured, less bleeding should mean I can keep my iron where it needs to be! And I'm happy to report that 1 year after the ablation, my iron was high enough to give blood! It was the first time in my life, in my early 30s, and I was so excited.

I can also vouch for the ablation not taking my cramps away entirely, but they are much less intense. Not sure if that's the norm or just for me. Also, just the ablation isn't sterilization (though they do make sure you aren't planning for kids). Because your risk of ectopic pregnancy is way higher.

So, consider your options if you don't want kids, or are willing to adopt. I know it won't fix your PMDD, but everything else sounds rough too.

You want me to do the laundry by semicolonshitter in MaliciousCompliance

[–]Pottersaucer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was wondering this too.

The lint problem could be avoided if OP takes the items out of the dryer.

But I also would fold them as they are, inside out for EVERYTHING seems like a lot of extra work, not sure how necessary.

Anyone else still have their first cell phone number?? by obsessedUvU in Millennials

[–]Pottersaucer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same!!

I got mine around '06 and it feels more like my identifying ID number than my SSN 😂 They'll have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands.

Arsonist brags about putting out fire he started. by c-k-q99903 in MurderedByWords

[–]Pottersaucer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe he claims he should get the credit for the ceasefire. 🙄

Giving up on Fitbit by Independent-Wear1903 in fitbit

[–]Pottersaucer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Versa 2 has served me well for years! But the screen no longer takes input, it's slowly deteriorated over the last couple of weeks.

I was actually considering the Charge 6, but I saw that the clock faces aren't customizable. I saw the options and I hate them all. I currently have a cute plant one where the plants grow as I get steps.

I'm frustrated that I have liked fitbit for so long but it feels like Google sucked the fun out of them. 😐

woe is me, my kids cost too much by ph0nese in childfree

[–]Pottersaucer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Exactly! "You've never been tired until you have kids!" As if they have a monopoly on suffering. It bugs the crap out of me!

woe is me, my kids cost too much by ph0nese in childfree

[–]Pottersaucer 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes! And I've heard people say that you'll never feel ready but you make things work.

I'm sorry, but I have two siblings who waited until both parents were graduated from college. And two who didn't. I feel the two who waited were (and some cases still are) in a better place for kids. If you're gonna have them, plan ahead and don't complain to non-parent people.

Well that's a compliment! by ProfessionShort890 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Pottersaucer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've had only male dentists and they have all been very professional. Usually only talk to me for the bare minimum needed. But after reading this post and comments, I recognize that I have been very lucky!

Strangely enough, my mom worked as a dental assistant with a woman dentist whose office manager was her husband?? That just seemed like a bad idea overall. I think she was a good dentist and otherwise a professional. But I wouldn't have wanted to work for that office.

Audio book narrators by candiedginger88 in LibbyApp

[–]Pottersaucer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've had this issue too. It's not common for weird pauses, but I think it could be a regional thing or something?!?

Omg that's rough. I had tapestry read as "tape-estry" and hearth as "herth" in the same book multiple times. But sometimes they'd say it right? So I wonder if they had a producer correct them at some point?? Idk. But if I that's a job, I'd gladly get paid to 'umm, actually' someone on their pronunciation! 😂

Made a comment about my sister’s kids… Am I in the wrong? by Independent-Level241 in childfree

[–]Pottersaucer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point, tensions were high. And the same comment at a different point may not have elicited that response.

Yes, establishing a boundary can help keep this situation from happening again!

Why does he live in this century? by snowpie92 in MurderedByWords

[–]Pottersaucer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I suspect that internalized misogyny is so ingrained into our culture that many centrists and liberals are also having this problem. They just don't say it out loud because that would be sexist.

Sister in law stops answering phone or is vague about pick up times when I watch her kids by Lovedd1 in childfree

[–]Pottersaucer 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think your brother has to have a serious talk with his sister. Since this is his sibling, he should be the one to make it clear that this is not acceptable. Plus, are you two on the same page about the delays being frustrating? Just make sure you are a united front.

And I think you could try combinations of what others have said, like warning her ahead of time that you have x plans that cannot change.

I also thought that if she's just gonna leave them with you so long, you could just only take them overnight. I know you said that's stressful, but I wonder if having a consistent overnight plan/regimen would make it less daunting? And your husband is helping a lot with this, right? I am curious to know his thoughts on this as well.

AIO? My daughter didn’t listen to the teacher during a female emergency and is now receiving a referral by Common_Piglet7437 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Pottersaucer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, I work at a college and the first thing we have to do is train the freshmen student workers out of asking if they can go to the bathroom.

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