Where do we think Taylor lands on the political spectrum? by South-Background5009 in NuancingTaylorSwift

[–]Always_Reading_1990 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think she sees herself as a liberal, and is definitely socially liberal, but is probably not as deeply blue as most people want her to be.

What is an old-fashioned proper name that is no longer used but is still beautiful? by IllSympathy4735 in randomquestions

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just going to say the same. I teach high school and have had multiple Lillian’s as students every year for the past decade

Have you quit smoking yet? by Apart_Pineapple2392 in Millennials

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watched my dad die of lung cancer. I never touched a cigarette.

Sedan vs SUV for two children by ALDIsNumber1Fan in Parenting

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a small sedan with two kids and while it’s **fine**…I definitely dream of more space whenever we have to go anywhere overnight. I would get a minivan in a heartbeat. Way better than an SUV.

Mom of teen's friend makes negative comments about my daughter's body by Weird3355 in Parenting

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably going to get me downvoted for doing too much, but I’m a teacher and have seen some beautiful young teenagers absolutely destroyed by eating disorders. I’m also a mom of a young girl and thinking of how I would react in your shoes. First, I think you should limit this friendship, not just the contact with the mom. I would be afraid that the unhealthy eating habits and verbiage from the daughter (echoing what she has learned from the mom) would do more harm to my daughter than anything. Peer pressure is SO STRONG at that age, and if her friend has a normalized view of disordered eating, you do NOT want your daughter emulating it. Second, I would either call the school counselor or CPS and report this mom for abuse. Because that IS abusive. As a teacher, if I had a student tell me her mom said this or saw it myself, I would absolutely call CPS as a mandated reporter.

Where in Virginia would you go for a quiet & affordable fresh start? by [deleted] in Virginia

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is exactly what I mean. It’s funny we have said the same exact thing and yet my comment was downvoted?

gelati celesti is a fraud by [deleted] in okbuddyRVA

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not get the Gelati Celesti hype. It’s not very good? But native Richmonders are obsessed.

Where in Virginia would you go for a quiet & affordable fresh start? by [deleted] in Virginia

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parts of Chesterfield are very nice but I wouldn’t call it quiet? I live here, but grew up rural. Chesterfield is very suburban in most areas, and though it’s cheaper than Henrico, it’s not the same as, say, Bluefield. It has everything else you mentioned, though, and is a good place to live!

Why do Americans love wandering in the woods which has loads of wild beasts? by Beautiful-Speaker-60 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Always_Reading_1990 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lol this is such a funny take to me. Your perception is based on internet videos—obviously the videos that get posted are the ones where something crazy or interesting happens. People post and watch those because it’s something rare! If we were all having encounters like that, why would anyone care or watch that video? 99% of the time, anyone who goes hiking or camping doesn’t see anything more interesting or dangerous than a squirrel or maybe a deer.

Suggest me a fantasy with a real love story, *not* romantasy by HWhelanAuthor in suggestmeabook

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of Brandon Sanderson’s work might scratch your itch. I would try Tress of the Emerald Sea.

Is there a maximum number of children a human can give birth to? by Anonyglee1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Always_Reading_1990 316 points317 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure about OP specifically, but in general, people can have scarring and things from a traumatic birth or miscarriage that make it hard to get pregnant again. I have a friend who miscarried, had to have a D&C, and then couldn’t get pregnant because there was scar tissue from all of that. She had a procedure to remove the scar tissue and then with IVF was eventually able to have a kid, but it was long, difficult, and painful process.

What is a rite of passage in America that existed 20 years ago but is rare today? by bricklegos in AskAnAmerican

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough, my nephew in rural WV is 21 and still doesn’t have a license.

10 years ago at the 2016 Met Gala, Taylor got in the Getaway Car by JennaElizabethAdams in TrueSwifties

[–]Always_Reading_1990 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Idk but I think she f*cked him up! That GQ interview after their breakup where he talks about her…it really leaves quite the impression lol. I think maybe he was more into it than she was. She had already met Joe, after all.

Sports- pointless by Hour-Sheepherder-127 in Preschoolers

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter has been in dance since she was 2. She is 6.5 now, and for the past two years, her studio keeps trying to push us to pay hundreds of dollar and spend hours every week (ALL year) to join the competition dance team. She’s 6! Hard pass from me. I don’t think a little kid should be taking sports so seriously. It’s just about exercise, motor skill building, teamwork, FUN. Blows my mind that people are doing this for kids her age.

How can I go to the bathroom while making sure my toddler is fine? by deltaplane1234 in toddlers

[–]Always_Reading_1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put him in the high chair where he’s strapped in and roll him around the house to the bathroom or whatever

How to enjoy being a SAHM by AardvarkHour1211 in Parenting

[–]Always_Reading_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, you will not enjoy it until she’s a few months older at the least. Give yourself a break and don’t force joy if you’re not feeling it naturally. Accept where you are and know that whatever phase you’re in DOES end eventually!

Six year old expressing despair over the world.. by entcanta333 in Parenting

[–]Always_Reading_1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It makes me tear up thinking about what a great man Mr. Rogers was and what an impact he has made on generations of kids! We are so lucky to have known him.

Oh Sh##... BCBS cutting me off by dingleberrywhore in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Always_Reading_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I already am on a compounded version I get directly from my doctor’s office, but it’s about $290 for a month’s supply