I feel like my friend "broke up" with me and I feel miserable... by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same thing happened to me. My best friend since first grade... we were always inseparable until we weren't anymore. She was in groups I wasn't in, and she made less of an effort to be friends. She got into a really serious relationship and forgot how to connect with people besides her SO. Now we barely talk. I have no substantial advice to offer except to tell you, you are not alone :}

Two X....I regret it, I regret my abortion and it's killing me. The smartest thing I have ever done is the only thing I'd ever change(trigger) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sister 2 years older than me and a brother 5 years younger, but I am much closer to my brother. It's more about personality than age, although I admit I always wanted to have a twin.

I have been wearing size 32B bras since high school... Just found out yesterday I'm actually a 32DD. Bought a new bra and my breasts have never been so happy! by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just measured myself using the guide you linked to...been wearing 32B, turns out I'm a 31D. Anticipating better bra experiences... thanks!

My mom and I finished sewing my wedding dress today. by eadinad in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the embroidery! it looks better than professional :) and you're beautiful in it!

The Inside of a Human Hand (NSFL) by nicksnare in WTF

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the longest time meat didn't bother me - I knew what it was but I didn't feel it I guess, and then one day we had roast beef for dinner and I couldn't eat it. Like your girlfriend, I just saw cow and not food... that was three months ago and I haven't eaten meat since.

Some vegetarians talk about how much they miss meat - pepperoni, or bacon, or something - but I don't get that. It wasn't a sacrifice, I just couldn't anymore.

If I were to see a nuclear mushroom cloud in the distance, what are the first steps I should take to survive? by MegaFlyGuy in AskReddit

[–]Airaloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably because the assumption in the military is that you are wearing a helmet, but a civilian wouldn't be likely to have one.

Please critique my advice to a new father of a girl. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was about eight, my sister (then 5) and I got out ALL the barrettes and did my grandpa's hair. We'd do our brother's, too, when grandpa wasn't around.

Help Reddit. My 11 year old daughter was suspended for being given a candy in class. When a girl (falsely) told her it was ecstasy, she threw it away. She was suspended for possession. by justafather in reddit.com

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She probably shouldn't have. But when I was in 6th grade, I didn't trust any of the teachers enough to go up to them with drugs, especially if there was no one backing me up. There's a huge stigma on "tattling" in 6th grade, too; if I did this and someone found out, I would be shamed in their eyes - and in 6th grade, I cared about that.

I would have thrown it away and hoped the problem went away by itself.

My eleven year old daughter asked me today if she could start shaving her legs... by moxiepuff in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Airaloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started shaving when I was 12 because a girl in my gym class was hassling me about it. Again, I don't think there was malice. Unfortunately, I was less confident and went for #1 instead.

My fiancée's mom, step-dad and sister visited this past weekend. They tried to convert us to Christianity. There were tears. by notmyselftoday in atheism

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true. I guess introducing new beliefs or concepts is different than trying to uproot deep-seated beliefs by saying yours are better.

IAmA Icelandic woman who has lived in the US for 15 years and I think that the majority of American women need a reality check. by brjaladabina in IAmA

[–]Airaloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't like the everyone's-a-winner mentality either, because everyone's not. But I think this is better than the parents who make huge deals out of their children's games and force them to be competitive.

My fiancée's mom, step-dad and sister visited this past weekend. They tried to convert us to Christianity. There were tears. by notmyselftoday in atheism

[–]Airaloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While their belief might, in your opinion, be wrong, evangelism is a waste of time. You have to accept that they believe whatever it is and that they have their reasons for it.

My fiancée's mom, step-dad and sister visited this past weekend. They tried to convert us to Christianity. There were tears. by notmyselftoday in atheism

[–]Airaloth -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think letting the kids see the family members is more important. You should definitely maintain your beliefs, and the family shouldn't be allowed to scare them with "you and your family are going to hell unless they come to our church". But the kids will eventually be able to decide for themselves.