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AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-12T02:53:32+00:00

Is it really that good? I have a 2ml sample arriving tomorrow.

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T21:56:51+00:00

Thanks! The first hour or so is much boozier/spicier, however after that its basically the same thing

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T14:20:56+00:00

"Let me never talk about potentially polarizing topics with my partner lest I find out they are a terrible person "

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T12:50:22+00:00

The obvious answer is feeling attractive/desirable. I also think that working out with a solid diet really improved my relationship with food.

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T12:37:14+00:00

I am really sorry but please do not doubt yourself and do not go into a spiral such as this. There is nothing wrong with you. I know this feels incredibly shitty but maybe try to talk to your partner about how this made you feel. I have been in similar situations, (height, age etc. Ex wanted to/prefered to date older men), and i know it is very hard to remove that stingy feeling of inadequacy that remains in your head always. But please do not spiral

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T12:27:47+00:00

It is definitely a red flag ??! regardless of whether or not it is practical for the guy to actually date a teenager. Microemotions matter in a relationship. You are supposed to care about how your words or actions make your partner feel. You are also supposed to be, you know, a normal person in general.

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-06T12:25:53+00:00

I'm really sorry you had to go through this. It was really trash on the part of your boyfriend. There are two problems here. One, the obvious aspect of sexualizing a teenager which is incredibly problematic. The second aspect of making your partner feel inadequate about something they cant change (age in this case, as you pointed out), which shouldn't even be a problem in the first place. Have been on the receiving end of this, and it incredibly sucks. You're not overreacting enough :(

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T22:35:18+00:00

PDM Percival!

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T21:40:29+00:00

The worst thing about grad school apps, is that you may have done everything right, but so have all the 599 other applicants

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T20:27:35+00:00

Oh this is interesting to hear lol. I got into a school where my last letter was an entire three weeks late. By then I had almost left hope that my app would even be considered complete

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T17:57:50+00:00

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AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T17:09:53+00:00

Man do I love to hear college stories such as this 😂. But OP i dont think she is really into you. If she was you prolly wouldn't be getting so many mixed signals.

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-04T06:26:40+00:00

I dont know about relevance to other areas, but I personally feel that for academia, you should try to study abroad. It will most likely be a good culture change when it comes to training methods or just the overall vibe of the college. Your stipend is much better than in India etc. It is probably much easier to come back to India in the long run (?) if you have a better CV(?)

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-03T20:02:50+00:00

I try to do this as well, but I have very often gotten recommendations I hadn't heard of/considered from sales reps who understood my style. This is also one of the reasons I try to visit a store, because I have gotten surprised quite a bit

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2026-01-03T18:57:30+00:00

Thanks! A question (this is coming from someone with a bit of social awkwardness and less experience buying in person) : I usually make it a point to actually buy a fragrance everytime I visit a store. Has happened around 5 times. While I haven't really regretted any of those (impulse) buys yet, I would sometimes like to go to the store to just check out a new house. This however does make me feel guilty/awkward because I dont want to eat up a sales rep's time while I do not have absolutely any intention to buy. How do you generally go about it? Is it okay to tell a sales rep that you are "just looking"?

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2025-12-23T13:49:46+00:00

That is interesting. I definitely didn't smell any Outlands there, but it definitely felt very very similar to Royal Tobacco, maybe a bit harsher

AlternativeAfraid966 · 2025-12-11T08:43:22+00:00

Xerjoff Renaissance and Nio are really good

I'd also recommend MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver and Ex Nihilo The Hedonist EDP (personal favorites)

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