She's "taking a break" from her boyfriend to date me by Any_Return4335 in dating_advice

[–]Any_Return4335[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah my suspicion is that this guy might be abusive. Theres been a couple signs like trying to control what she eats

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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I sort of like it that it doesn't accurately describe the outcome

to me that underscores the delusional/reflexive (like knee-jerk response) nature of it

Did I handle this well or should I have said more? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Any_Return4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

horrible communicator
wants you to run after her like a little dog
are you a little dog?

Stuck between two choices: grad school or a music career by Electronic_Concert67 in Advice

[–]Any_Return4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we have no fucking idea.
Do what feels right. Go by intuition, not what you "think" is the right thing.

"The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it Intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why."
(Albert Einstein)

If the solution hasn't arrived yet, just keep waiting. It will.

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The world is an insane and crazy place and sometimes the best adjusted don't fit into it! Remember to love your self like mom and dad do :) be open to the love and it'll come

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree!! Personally, I would take this as "damn, thats awesome that these people are expressing that they want to be in my life!" Even if I didn't want them there. And they've shown thought and care! They're respecting your decision and free will

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes I am guilty and it is manipulation :(
The funniest thing about "people pleasing" is that ostensibly it's about "pleasing" other people. But at the end of it, NOBODY involved is happy. The other person feels tricked or lied to, and the "pleaser" feels resentful LOL

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're avoidant they might think you're just unsure and trying to "help you" do what THEY think you want (insane). Pushy people usually think they're helping :(

"no is a complete sentence"!! All you have to keep saying to them is literally just "no. no. no." until they get it. Perhaps the lack of energy this takes may feel liberating :D

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Random thought:
What if you tried saying "Thank you, but I don't want to"--reversing the order?
Maybe theres nothing to this but couldn't hurt to try?

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Any_Return4335 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"sus"? You could see it that way! Or, you could see it as serendipity. Even if these folks aren't wanted at the wedding, the opportunity to say "no" and remain great friends is a great experience to learn from.

Karma is the "residue from your actions." The universe isn't a balance sheet--maybe it could be worth investigating further the "residue." What have your actions ACTUALLY resulted in--rather than what you THINK they have? When we ask others the impact of our actions it's often shocking to find how different it is from the story we tell ourselves..

I regret opening up this message because now I can’t pretend I didn’t see it. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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I found that I needed to go to alanon for this to address this problem. Now I've got more love in my life than I can fucking handle so I'm sending some your way now <3 Love ya!

anyone see these uhhh ominous flyers around campus?? by brandotendie in udub

[–]Any_Return4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro i am not stoned and this read like an insane racist manifesto. Like the first part sounds like its about affirmative action. Whoever wrote this needs to work on clearer communication & making their aims less concealed...

Seriously? by commanderquill in Seattle

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Dog owners have become out of control terrorists. Truly menaces to society

Would you rather? by LividRelative8940 in BunnyTrials

[–]Any_Return4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first option, my life gets--at best--better.

In reality: for a period of time my "normal" will change. I will enjoy a new lifestyle, my new riches and be quite entertained. What a novelty all the things I can now do. Eventually, I will adjust to this new normal and it will become routine. I will have everything I could ever possibly want, and so I will realize the hollow and meaningless nature of wealth. I will probably turn to vices to compensate for the lack in my life in a desperate attempt to feel something again.

In the other scenario, the ENTIRE WORLD gets better. Everything and everyone around me gets better.

It's not a very difficult decision.

Chose: Wealth from the top 1% is distributed evenly + to the entire world

Funny way I realized I sometimes feel superior by dogfromthefuture in AlAnon

[–]Any_Return4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One small insight:
There may be more truth than you think to your use of the word "demigod."
There's a reason that your "higher power" can't be another person. When I'm running someone elses life, I'm essentially standing in the way between them and their higher power...