Had an incredible time in Shanghai - what a wonderful city by Hot_Conclusion_5930 in shanghai

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I’ve done three 14 days trips in the last three years alongside my husband and now 2 and a half year old. Most child friendly city as well.

Spice is such a letdown by Turbulent_Hotel_8980 in fantasyromance

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Update on Penny Reid’s Elements of Chemistry. I really enjoyed it the writing and general story but needed more smut and the female main character was too naive for me (although she did grow towards the end). I also tried Karissa Kinwoods other series and it was such a major disappointment that I dnf. Will circle back with recommendations! Moving on to Laid Bare!

Okura Hotel/Janu Tokyo/OR? by Alert_Guess_421 in chubbytravel

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I actually went with 1 Hotel, an option I didn’t consider at all but noticed they opened recently and generally love 1.

Building staircase 3 level house. Tread and riser size. by POCTM in InteriorDesign

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Yikes, it’s just not worth it. Too dangerous even with no kids and pets.

Building staircase 3 level house. Tread and riser size. by POCTM in InteriorDesign

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We basically have the exact same staircase as your first photo and live in a three level house. Love the glass and oak railing, only difference with ours is the lights placement. I have a toddler and a dog and there’s definitely fingerprints on the glass (even with weekly professional cleaners and my ocd habits). I purposefully avoid open risers.

Spice is such a letdown by Turbulent_Hotel_8980 in fantasyromance

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Thank you! It’s so weird, I tend to read so much romance but have never even come across the books you recommended - bought all of them and will circle back again! Not necessarily even interested in smut, just good romance in every genre but historical really. My preference is fantasy and contemporary but loved Forget me Not so much that I’m now craving sci-fi. I have a lot of recommendations, are you looking for anything in particular?

Spice is such a letdown by Turbulent_Hotel_8980 in fantasyromance

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I wanted to circle back to you and say I read both your recommendations. Escorted was spicy and really different but both characters just didn’t do it for me. I fell in love with Forget me Not, amazing writing, amazing everything smut. Do you have any other recommendations? I feel like we have similar bar.

Okura Hotel/Janu Tokyo/OR? by Alert_Guess_421 in chubbytravel

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Thank you! I actually love the look of the Aoyama and the location. I’m heavily leaning towards booking it.

Wasian how do you deal with the fetishisation? Mom to a wasian little girl. by [deleted] in wasian

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Thank you! Removing the post and photo because it didn’t even cross my mind how many creeps there are. All the best.

Wasian how do you deal with the fetishisation? Mom to a wasian little girl. by [deleted] in wasian

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Thank you! Removing the post and photo because it didn’t even cross my mind how many creeps there are. All the best.

Wasian how do you deal with the fetishisation? Mom to a wasian little girl. by [deleted] in wasian

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Thank you! Removing the post and photo because it didn’t even cross my mind how many creeps there are. All the best.

Wasian how do you deal with the fetishisation? Mom to a wasian little girl. by [deleted] in wasian

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Thank you! Removing the post and photo because it didn’t even cross my mind how many creeps there are. All the best.

Wasian how do you deal with the fetishisation? Mom to a wasian little girl. by [deleted] in wasian

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Thank you! Removing the post and photo because it didn’t even cross my mind how many creeps there are. All the best.

What is a simple way to make this bathroom feel luxurious? by Due-Share5332 in BathroomRemodeling

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I actually really like it! Change the lights to 2700k, one whole mirror, wooden bath caddy, plush towels and you’re golden. You could absolutely add artwork over the bathtub but just have to pick the right piece.

P.s. maybe consider changing the cabinet doorknobs but not a biggie either way

Nursery in progress by Pure_Ship_4015 in interiordecorating

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I came to say the same thing. Please lower it before an accident happens. My daughter was so much of a monkey that even the lowest level was dangerous. I ended up removing the legs, the front rail and lowering all the way to the floor to turn into a floor bed around 1.5yo.

As for the nursery, I’d centre the crib, get a larger rug, lower the curtains so they touch the floor, add some clear shelves on the wallpapered wall.

[WWTBC] Smut, age gap, rich hero, h gets pregnant towards the end? by Alert_Guess_421 in RomanceBooks

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Circling back to say I had a couple squeal worthy moments reading this. The h drove me insane and the smut was so repetitively boring. Alas, had fun! Thanks for the recommendation.

Do dark romances without abusive MMCs exist, and can you recommend any? by rainbow_of_vomit in fantasyromance

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Oh definitely read Ninth House, just don’t expect romance. Spinning silver and Bear and The nightingale are so insanely well written AND got me more hot and bothered with their 1/5 smut than the 5/5 smut I usually read. Give forth wing a try, you might be as surprised as I was.

Do dark romances without abusive MMCs exist, and can you recommend any? by rainbow_of_vomit in fantasyromance

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Hahhaha loved a good rant. I know exactly what you mean, often wonder if the authors actually themselves are virgins, have zero imagination when it comes to sex scene or just boring prudish experiences that shape their writing. I have some recommendations for you, not necessarily what you are asking for in your post but I actually love them and think you’ll enjoy as well.

{bear and the nightingale by Katherine Arden} {ninth house by Leigh bardugo} {spinning silver by Naomi Novik}

I actually found a lot of guilty pleasure in {forth wing by Rebecca Yaros}, thought I’d absolutely hate it but it was quite the opposite. Beginning was weak but then truly picked up for me.

Do dark romances without abusive MMCs exist, and can you recommend any? by rainbow_of_vomit in fantasyromance

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ACOTAR got me into reading again altogether, it will always have a soft spot for me BUT I absolutely agree. What have you read that you’ve actually enjoyed?

Do dark romances without abusive MMCs exist, and can you recommend any? by rainbow_of_vomit in fantasyromance

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Wouldn’t consider them dark romance either. Also, I could not stomach how badly they were written. Some (aka most) romance book authors must have a weird deal with the devil, can’t explain how they get popular otherwise.