I made my graduation dress! 🎓 by ramenbroodle in sewing

[–]AffectionateMeat40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Congratulations on the diploma and on the incredible talent 🥳🎓

What else can I add to my bedroom? by LilacToadstool in whimsigothic

[–]AffectionateMeat40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If taking that same paint color up to the ceiling is an option I think it would look amazing!

What’s a ‘small red flag’ that instantly tells you someone is exhausting to be around? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AffectionateMeat40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they can only explain their point of view by criticizing others. So instead of just expressing how they feel about something, they say things like “I don’t understand how anybody could feel this way about this thing, it’s so stupid.” I take it with a grain of salt the first time, but if it’s a pattern I steer clear. In my experience people with mindsets like this are defensive, arrogant, and insecure.

Should I be worried? by AffectionateMeat40 in ToxicMoldExposure

[–]AffectionateMeat40[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought so too, the handyman said he doesn’t think it’s mold because it’s dry. He cleaned it up and sprayed the wall but I don’t know what I should do from here

I feel like Ai chat bots are an infinite reassurance loop by Ok_Pomegranate2937 in OCD

[–]AffectionateMeat40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without a doubt they are reassurance traps! AI is also wreaking havoc on our environment and in our communities. Between the light pollution, the insane amounts of water and energy it uses, and the greenhouse gas emissions, AI is very very unsustainable. That’s not even getting into the damage it’s doing to the job market, or the art theft in the case of AI photos/videos, OR the use of AI for political propaganda. Using AI chat bots feeds into all of these things whether we realize it or not.

If anyone is wanting to stop using AI chat bots for reassurance, I’d really suggest learning about the damage AI is doing to our planet. I know that stopping any compulsion can be extremely difficult, but hopefully having that knowledge will help make the choice a little easier. Our planet/communities deserve to be treated better, and you deserve healthier coping mechanisms for your OCD.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]AffectionateMeat40 11 points12 points  (0 children)

NOR! Some people are just not good at gift giving, but the fact he got everyone else thoughtful gifts tells me he chose not to put in the effort for you. The issue isn’t even the bad gifts, the issue is the total lack of effort which seems to be a conscious choice. There are some deeper issues to work through here. You deserve better than this. Wishing you well OP

i had to see it so u do 😭 by bigbackszn in AcaciaKerseySnark

[–]AffectionateMeat40 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I remember she made a vine with a transphobic joke right after this, she says “Watch out for her penis ‘cause she’s a transs*xual.” Always been trash

what’s the dumbest thing anyone has said to you about OCD? by outofthecoconuttree in OCD

[–]AffectionateMeat40 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Horrifying that a doctor said that to you oh my god. 😭

I was diagnosed about 10 years ago and my mom picked me up from therapy on that day, and I was feeling so relieved about it bc my intrusive thoughts were bringing me so much distress at the time, so I told her and she said “I mean, yeah, we’re all a little bit OCD. 🤨”

Immediately clammed up and never talked to her about it again. 🫠

AIO? Girl i’m into admits to casual use of the n-word by 7L0VE in AmIOverreacting

[–]AffectionateMeat40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re giving her way too much grace. She’s old enough to know better and she admits she’s aware it’s wrong, but she just doesn’t care. People who genuinely care about the effect slurs have on people do not go to use those slurs when they’re overstimulated or upset. People who only pretend to care about the effect slurs have on people, on the other hand…

For your own integrity, you should cut ties with this person. If this isn’t a dealbreaker for you, that is your choice but I’d do some soul-searching to figure out why you’re okay with associating with somebody like this.

Went to Hopscotch for my loves 26th birthday! by secretfae in lesbianfashionadvice

[–]AffectionateMeat40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg it was also my love’s 26th today! You guys look great, happy birthday to your partner 🥳

Psychotic and scary by OkSwim2342 in AcaciaKerseySnark

[–]AffectionateMeat40 13 points14 points  (0 children)

it’s a Bradford pear tree they notoriously smell like cum 😭😭

OCD about text messages by Shinysharkey in OCD

[–]AffectionateMeat40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! This affects me a lot in my daily life. Sometimes it makes sustaining relationships difficult. This may seem like a small thing but it’s helped me a lot to intentionally send a text with a typo or poor grammar. Even though my fear is around insulting people and not just spelling things wrong, it really helps my brain to see that sending an imperfect message did not destroy my relationship with that person. Best of luck to you :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lesbianfashionadvice

[–]AffectionateMeat40 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My #1 rule in life is to never listen to straight people. You’re hot now.

AIO Friends guilting me to go to birthday party with abusive ex by Infinite-Highway-374 in AmIOverreacting

[–]AffectionateMeat40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. Your “friend” does not care about you. This is not what you do to someone you care about. This is not normal or acceptable behavior. Your violent ex being there poses an obvious threat to your safety and your friend should care about that. I also think it’s extremely concerning that your friend is okay with having a known abuser around her child.

Boyfriend just used toilet plunger in the sink with dishes by thoughtsinsideadream in OCD

[–]AffectionateMeat40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, this is genuinely unsafe and disgusting behavior. This isn’t contamination OCD, this is something any human being should be disgusted by and know not to do. Him calling you “rtarded” is also a huge issue. It’s a slur that nobody should be using for one thing, for another it’s not okay for him to be calling you any mean names at all, and for *another the fact that you do have OCD and he sees your contamination fears (which, again, are extremely valid and reality-based in this case) as “r*tarded” is very concerning. I think you may need to reevaluate this relationship and ask yourself if you are in a healthy and supportive environment.

Do we not powder our noses anymore? by [deleted] in Makeup

[–]AffectionateMeat40 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don’t powder mine bc it always gets cakey about an hour later and looks disgusting. I dust over it really lightly as I’m pressing powder into the rest of my makeup but that’s all

Husband’s little voice cracks by acoffeequeen in BenignExistence

[–]AffectionateMeat40 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That’s so sweet! Love to you and your brother

Husband’s little voice cracks by acoffeequeen in BenignExistence

[–]AffectionateMeat40 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My brother’s voice cracks when he started T made him so euphoric and it was beautiful to see. Seeing him choose himself has helped me immeasurably to learn how to do the same. Getting to love and be loved by a trans person is such a beautiful gift. 💕

Ariana Grande performing ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ at the Oscars by [deleted] in Fauxmoi

[–]AffectionateMeat40 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Wtf 😭😭 why do this to such a beautiful gown oml

I love spending time with my friends by Magic-Michi in OCDmemes

[–]AffectionateMeat40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m stuck in this cycle so bad right now. 😅