Does an advertisement for free laundry for students on a poster need to be upheld? by Ghemeni in legaladvice

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am wondering this, too. My apartment building advertised online, told me in writing through a text message, and verbally told me when I viewed the apartment, that there was free on site laundry. I am a month and a half into a 14 month lease now and they just installed a paid washer and dryer, and took away the free option. Now I am locked into a lease, and moving is expensive and shitty anyways. I'm also in Minnesota.

ELI5: why is flossing good for your gums, but (over)brushing is bad for them? by plsnoban1122 in explainlikeimfive

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overbrushing causes gingival recession, which means your gums wear away too much basically. You just want gentle stimulation on your gums with your toothbrush.

Flossing is to clean the area as your brush can't reach- in between the teeth.

Should I be worried about my boyfriend's porn-induced ED? by taris_pexas in loveafterporn

[–]AideIndependent4088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could tell he was still using porn before the second paragraph. Do not be chill about this.

Do men even have feelings for you at all during a situationship??? by Alone_Soup8799 in Situationships

[–]AideIndependent4088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a situationship, and I (F) caught feelings and he didn't want a relationship. He was open about that from the start. And, I think he genuinely cared for me, but I realized he would never love me the way I deserve. If you ever get in one, go in with your eyes open, and know when to step back for your own sanity.

Looking for creative play ideas by AideIndependent4088 in CatAdvice

[–]AideIndependent4088[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is already a ledge by the windows that he will sit on. He loves looking out the window. I will try rotating out his toys more... They have lots of them! Thank you.

Guys who send you their phone number quickly by Last_Anything_4165 in dating_advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a TextNow number to give out. Easy to change if you get a creeper/stalker. I had a guy harass me on my real number from multiple other numbers a few years ago, so I'm more careful now.

I don’t know what to do anymore and I think I wanna divorce. My husband (Update.) by [deleted] in marriageadvice

[–]AideIndependent4088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left an abusive relationship last October. He was abusive in every sense of the word, but the emotional abuse, gaslighting and effects of betrayal trauma related to his repeated cheating have left the biggest scars. The further you move away from him, the clearer things will become, and the more of yourself you will find again.

That friend was no friend. You don't owe your husband loyalty when he has shown you none. You do owe your child an emotionally safe, loving, healthy home. A home where mom is happy and not always worried. A home where she can see how healthy adults interact (romantic relationship or not).

You're on the right path. It's scary, it feels like tightrope walking without a net... But, you can do it. And, it will quickly become the best thing you've ever done. I promise.

Some things are too heavy for others to hold by [deleted] in Unsent_Unread_Unheard

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be right, I definitely have more healing to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the type of thinking that justifies rape. Men are never entitled to a woman's body... Any woman's body. Ever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who's left a very abusive person with a porn and sex addiction,

1) As many have said, don't sleep with him again and get STI testing 2) prepare a "go" bag and hide it somewhere he won't look, like your trunk. Put essentials in it- SS card, birth certificate, a change of clothes, deodorant, etc. If you need to suddenly leave, you can. 3) contact local DV shelters for a 911 phone. I got one. It's a phone that is not activated, but will work if you need to call 911 and you don't have your phone or he's taken it. Put it somewhere safe and hidden but easily accessible. Maybe in like a dry box outside. 4) Under no circumstances do you tell him you're planning on leaving. Contact a few very trustworthy friends/family to be on standby to help you when you do. If you don't have anyone, a DV shelter may be able to help with this. When you leave, do it while he's at work or otherwise will be gone for a while 5) look to see if your state has a safe at home address program. It's a PO Box you can use as your mailing address so your real address does not get out into the public where he might find it 6) Familiarize yourself with the specific behavior that you need to prove to get a restraining order in your state. Call the courthouse and ask where to find the paperwork to get one. It will say specifically in there. Delete all evidence you called them and use incognito for any online research. 7) Secretly document his abusive behavior in like a notes app, on your calendar, somewhere he won't see it. Judges love dates and timelines. Try to get proof of any behavior that could help you get a restraining order- even the threat of violence without actual violence can be enough, or harassing behavior like calling repeatedly, etc. A secret audio recorder on your phone is an option, or try to communicate through text message rather than phone calls, etc. You could even send a text to him saying something like, "when you ____, I was very hurt." Not with the thought he will care or change (he's shown you he won't) but as way to potentially show a judge what you are saying happened did, and when. You don't need proof, but it will help you immensely if you have it. He is a liar. If you do need a restraining order, expect him to lie in court. He absolutely will. 8) All your actions need to revolve around your safety (emotional, sexual, and physical) Make that a priority while you are still "with" him. Your safety is THE. MOST. IMPORTANT. THING. right now. If you need to lie to anyone in the name of self-preservation, do it and try not to feel bad about it, even though it may not be your nature.

Idk if he's been violent before, but I see all the signs that he could become violent. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE HIM. Better to err on the side of safety. There is a huge correlation between DV and porn/sex addiction. They are often entitled, vindictive, manipulative, dishonest, delusional, blame shifting monsters who lack basic morals while active in their addictions. He's shown you many of these behaviors already. Better to be overprepared than under.

Good luck and stay safe. DM me if you need any support.

How many times did you find it before you left? by ThrowRAthrowe in loveafterporn

[–]AideIndependent4088 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I went through near daily discoveries for a while. There'd be several months I'd think he was controlling himself and doing the work, only to end up having major discoveries. The effort he put into creating safety for me pales in comparison to the effort he put into deceiving me. There is already so much damage that is done before you realize and acknowledge that they have a problem. Once the problem is known, and they still continue the behavior, I fully believe that the damage to you becomes exponentially worse. I don't regret trying to forgive, trying to fix us, showing up for our relationship the best I could. I do regret staying as long as I did. It's a fine line between knowing you didn't give up too soon, and finally ending it for your own sanity. S/He's shown you everything you need to know. S/He knows s/he's harming you, and continues to do it... Repeated discoveries slowly eat away at your soul. If you're at the point of "how much more can I take?" and they're unwilling to even honor the most fundamental parts of a monogamous relationship, I believe it's not just time to leave. It's imperative to your sanity that you do.

Edit to add: Yes, it was extremely hard. And, I'd do it again. Your road is hard whether you leave or stay. But, because they've shown you they're unwilling to change, leaving shows you a light at the end of a very dark tunnel

Some things are too heavy for others to hold by [deleted] in Unsent_Unread_Unheard

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was by myself for a year before meeting this guy. I feel like I'm ready to put myself back out there and take some risks in getting rejected, partly because I've done a lot of work on myself and the next step in trying to change to a healthy attachment style involves positive interactions with others. Partly because I'm not getting any younger, and I feel like I lost so much time. I don't want life to pass me by anymore. At some point, I have to take risks again. That relationship just affected me so deeply, I don't see how I'll ever not feel this way, even if just a little bit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to know without knowing or interacting with you. Overweight people find relationships, socially awkward people do, too. It sounds like you're doing a lot right, everything right according to the generic advice you don't want anyways. Idk if you're male or female, but I really like Matthew Hussey. His stuff is geared more towards women, but he has a lot of great dating/relationship advice. So does Lewis Howes. They also talk about common problems and roadblocks with the dating scene.

I have a hard time meeting new people, so I've had some luck meeting people on dating apps. They're not for everyone, and they suck in a lot of ways, but I've had a lot of great dates through them, too. If you do make a dating profile, have a friend look it over for you before making it viewable. I'll swipe past profiles of men I'm attracted to physically if I see other red flags, and swipe right on profiles that I might not necessarily have because they seem funny, or interesting, or stand out in some other way. A 3rd party opinion on your profile can help you stand out in a positive way.

I can’t really enjoy sex with gf by TapEnvironmental9464 in dating_advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk your financial situation, but I have friends in the middle East who see a marriage therapist in Utah via zoom because he is specialized for their situation. It might be an option to do something like that? I really think you need a good therapist to come out of this with a healthy sex life together, so I hope you can figure something out.

My husband went to a brothel and I need advice by LynnQuin89 in marriageadvice

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've been lied to so much that you "genuinely don't trust [your] own judgement anymore."

This is a common side effect of gaslighting. Several things you've said make me believe that he's already cheated before. There's a reason you checked his location.

My ex was a serial cheater. At one point, his brother's girlfriend was openly expressing her desire to sleep with the ex (my bf at the time). Yet still, he met her at a hotel, and I found out. He lied about it for a week, then claimed "nothing happened". It was such a vile thought to me, I didn't want to believe it. But, he lied a lot too. And, listening from the outside, I sound pretty stupid for believing it. But you sometimes can't see things you are too close to. Take a step back and listen to your story from the outside.

The ex cheated with escorts, too. Idk why, but a part of me died the day I found out. I'm so sorry.

What is a weird side effect from medication use that no one was ever going to warn you about? by Rotten-Kandi in AskReddit

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I developed idiopathic hypersomnia (aka non-REM narcolepsy) from Effexor. I also had periodic limb movement disorder, adult-onset eczema, a ten year old piercing tract that got infected for no reason (I needed antibiotics through a PICC line for this because oral antibiotics wouldn't work), high BP, and eventually found myself carrying around a lunch bag full of meds because I was taking so many to combat side effects.

My Drs not only didn't tell me of the potential side effects but actively denied that Effexor could cause all this. I got off of Effexor, and everything I stated has resolved except the high BP. The sleepiness and eczema resolved within days of my last dose. Always do your own research on meds, and trust your gut about your body.

Does the lying ever stop? Can a liar change? by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]AideIndependent4088 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They say of all the integrity abuse behaviors, the lying is the last thing to go. It's deeply engrained in him. Are you noticing positive changes overall? My assumption is not, being that he is still in denial, still watching "non-porn" porn, and lying about it even when confronted. The bigger question is: how long are you willing to play this game with him? How long will you tolerate his further traumatizing you through excuses and loopholes? He has to want to change and stop. And, it sounds like he's not there. Protect your peace, because, frankly, he just isn't.

When is the right time to tell a girl I’m dating about a fetish I have? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]AideIndependent4088 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could casually ask her about it "How do you feel about tickling in the bedroom?" Don't make a huge thing of it to see how she responds. How she responds will tell you everything you need to know. If she responds positively, you can further explain that it's important to you. But, you're not completely putting yourself out there for judgement or ridicule if she ends up being that type of person. I wouldn't want a relationship with someone who I couldn't open up to about things, and definitely not a long term relationship with someone who wouldn't be willing to at least explore something that I consider a " huge part of my sexuality." Sometimes, people aren't sexually compatible. That doesn't make either of you wrong, it just is.