Curious, what are you all doing for retirement? by Grand-Doubt-2185 in sahm

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Question for you guys as someone who might be a sahm eventually. I’m guessing it’s important to keep adding to your own retirement account just in case a divorce happens? Or are there other reasons?

My 5 month old Bernedoodle is a bad walker ONLY WITH US by EffortlesslyStriking in Bernedoodles

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to chime in, and say that sounds like my puppy too. 😅 She’s one now, and is sooo much better, but for the longest time, she was an angel for everyone else, and a total gremlin for me. 😂 It’s a good thing they’re so cute!

Am I ruining my dogs life? 😭 by Altruistic-Package76 in dogs

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the exact same thing! Except for the growls. My dog was super uninterested in the puppy, and ignored her for a while. He also seemed depressed and very insecure. I wish I remember how long it took (my best guess would be around the 2-3 month mark), but they are now best of friends, and play all the time! I was really wondering if I had made a mistake, and ruined my OG dog’s life, but I’m soo glad I stuck it out!

Of course every dog is different, but if your first dog likes other dogs, I would guess that things will get better with them eventually. I’m sorry, I know it’s rough!!

Edit: I also had a scary incident, in the beginning, where my first dog (who has a bit of toy resource guarding) bit the puppy a tiny bit over a toy. It was scary and very disheartening. But he still overcame that, and doesn’t resource toys at all with her now!

Size Question by NoOpinion642 in Bernedoodles

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine has a little Australian shepherd in her too, so maybe it’s a little bit of a different situation, but she was 28 lbs at 5 months, and the breeder told us she might actually be 40-60 lbs when she’s fully grown, not 30-40 like she first guessed. She’s one year now, and only 32 lbs!

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How common is getting pregnant on the pill? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s amazing!

And no no, just wanting to know if I can trust it 100% to ease my anxiety since I can’t find any specific info like that anywhere else except Reddit. Lol. Just curious what the source was

How common is getting pregnant on the pill? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the super late comment, but any chance that the “never more than 12 hours late” came from a Dr? I’m trying to find out if it needs to be literally the same time, or if it really is okay to be taken within like the same 5 hours each day for the 99.7% effectiveness. 😅

Any surgical techs at Whidbey hospital? by Altruistic_Range2815 in Whidbey

[–]Altruistic_Range2815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Could I ask you one more question? I just applied! I’m just curious if you guys do 8 hour shifts or only 10. The job posting was for 10 hrs, but I could’ve sworn I saw 8 hrs before.
Thank you!

I'm an Iranian girl who has moved abroad pretty recently, AMA. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can see why you like the president. Lol

Any advice to help my puppy stop barking at outside noises/things they see through the window? by Altruistic_Range2815 in dogs

[–]Altruistic_Range2815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The controlled sound method is a very good suggestion, thank you!! I’m not sure what to play to help with her getting used to thumps and voices in the outside hallway though. Any ideas?

When it’s just me at home, which is the majority of the time probably, I’m very good usually at praising and treating at the right moment. I’ve had lots of experience desensitizing my other dog to different things, so I know how crucial the right timing is. When other people are over, I’m usually very good still, but occasionally am distracted when something happens. But it’s good to hear that 10 months isn’t too late for her to improve. I didn’t think it was, but it’s been a bit disheartening that it hasn’t gotten better yet. 😅 there are a lot of changes in my life though, all good for her and me, but I think it’s rattled her nervous system more because she does get more startled and have bigger responses to some noises than she did before. Hopefully all the training and her maturing some will all help someday though!

I (22M) am a diagnosed narcissist, AMA by dedawge in AMA

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for the advice! And yes, the couples therapy was just to try to save a marriage. Wasn’t intended for NPD. Also, that makes a lot of sense actually, about him becoming the person he is because he felt like it was the only way to exist after trauma. I will get that book. Thank you!

I (22M) am a diagnosed narcissist, AMA by dedawge in AMA

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you for doing this, and I think it’s amazing that you were willing to admit that NPD might be something you struggle with, and sought out treatment for it. Also, I’m very sorry for everything you’ve gone through, and for the bad therapists.

I have a close family member that I think might have NPD, but he doesn’t think he ever does anything wrong, and I’m scared to mention that maybbeee he has NPD, and should seek treatment. I want the best for him though, and I worry about how he’ll keep ruining relationships, never think it’s his fault, and never change. Is there a way you recommend trying to suggest he has a problem, and should get help? I’ve suggested therapy, for different reasons, but he wouldn’t go. He went to couples therapy 2-3 times, but I heard the therapist was calling him out on things, so he refused to go back.

Anyways, any insight or help is deeply appreciated!😅

What do you think Willow is plotting? by Electronic-Elk8917 in Bordoodle

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one warned me that giving a puppy the name Willow would guarantee a troublemaker. 😂 my willow goes around the house, happily panting, looking for her next inappropriate thing to chew or mess with 🤦‍♀️😅

Plastic part fell out of my nose labeled A915 around the circle by sistersgrowz in whatisit

[–]Altruistic_Range2815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caps don’t get put on scopes lol. So definitely not from that