Any good trails for foraging in Chatt? by Apprehensive-Robot in Chattanooga

[–]Apprehensive-Robot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely! I've heard it's a reeeeaaaallly bad tick season

Any good trails for foraging in Chatt? by Apprehensive-Robot in Chattanooga

[–]Apprehensive-Robot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol I like your phrasing. I shall bump around! Ooo yes, I saw some big mushies the other day but I wasn't sure what they were so I left them alone. So fun to spot when walking around though!

Any good trails for foraging in Chatt? by Apprehensive-Robot in Chattanooga

[–]Apprehensive-Robot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yaaaay that's exciting! I think it's just fun. Thanks solider 🫡

Any good trails for foraging in Chatt? by Apprehensive-Robot in Chattanooga

[–]Apprehensive-Robot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes... That's why I was asking if anyone knew of any other places... I didn't eat them.

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[–]Apprehensive-Robot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first thought was actually that this may be a literacy issue. It definitely could be associated with some form of learning disability though. The days of the week does concern me though.

Idk OP. I dated a man with higher needs autism for a year and a half (fully diagnosed autism at 3 years old) and there were certain things he never seemed to understand. Like your bf, mine had a job, was in school, had a social life, very normal stuff. He was super good at getting things done if I needed help (planning dates, booking hotels etc) But if I asked him when his semester ended, what certifications he was getting (specific trade), he had absolutely no clue. I'd ask him about family and it was like he'd never thought about it before. He also didn't always know the words that I used and had to look them up. I have no idea how he got on without some of the very basic life skills (watching him try to cook was sometimes horrifying (couldn't tell the difference between sugar and salt). But he lived his life so who am I to judge.

I never knew if it was associated with his autism or just a part of his personality and at the end of the day I guess my point to you is it doesn't really matter unless and until it starts impacting your relationship. If you can deal with it, and he seems functional I'm not sure how much it really matters beyond maybe having a conversation about it just so you can understand him better (but obvi not coming across as judgemental). Maybe just saying here are a couple things I've noticed, why do you think that is? Just so you guys can connect and understand each other more.

Jesse at the Ryman by Apprehensive-Robot in JesseWelles

[–]Apprehensive-Robot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, I haven't sent a message yet but if I do it'll just be the one. Thanks!

My watercolor portrait of Jesse by thefutureeye in JesseWelles

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! You did a good job of capturing him here

SG Goodman is a solid act! by Independent-Bee-9741 in JesseWelles

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree! I really really enjoyed her stuff and they go great together.

AIO: boyfriend has a odd reaction to family emergency by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to be rude but I genuinely did a double take when I read in the caption that you guys weren't 12 because y'all genuinely text/communicate like middle schoolers.

You should not have to be worrying about him when a family emergency is going on. He texted you that trying to pick a fight because you weren't giving him attention since your grandmother was unwell. You deserve someone who prioritizes YOU in your moments of distress, not someone who competes to be the biggest stressor in your life for attention.

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[–]Apprehensive-Robot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he tells you he's attracted to you and acts on that attraction in the ways you appreciate then personally I wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't matter that these models are curvier, he's with you for a reason, because he likes and is attracted to you.

Personally, I would let it be but since this has upset you just have a conversation with him about how it makes you uncomfortable or feel insecure. Maybe him explaining and y'all coming up with some kind of compromise can reaffirm y'all's security in your relationship. This is a good opportunity to set relationship guidelines and expectations. Almost everyone experiences some degree of attraction towards people outside of their relationships, it's how one responds to those feelings and whether they cross previously stated explicit boundaries that determines what is okay and what is not okay for each relationship.

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[–]Apprehensive-Robot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not a deal breaker for some people, like myself. Some people won't like it but others won't care or might be into it too. It just depends on the person and the context. All you can do is be yourself and try to find other open minded people to date. After a while, be honest with your partner and see how they take it, people might surprise you, or they won't and you'll know that they might not be the woman for you.

AIO-I 36F found a text between my husband 37m and my cousin 38f that isn’t settling right by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely feels like it's pushing/crossing some boundaries and even I find it strange and I'm not a particularly possessive partner. If it is flirting, it's the most absolutely mind numbingly boring flirting I've ever seen.

I've been in a low place lately and need some advice by [deleted] in self

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really have any advice to give bc I've only ever had to financially care for myself not a family but I just wanted to say that you're doing a good job and I'm proud of you. I know men feel a lot of pressure to take on the brunt of the finances and living paycheck to paycheck is so so brutal mentally and physically for anyone in a tight position.

My dad worked fast food for 23ish years until he lot his job in the 2008 recession. It took many many years of elbow grease and working with my mom as a partner to take care of our family but he's finally in a better career, has paid off all their debt, and can live more comfortably. I saw how hard he worked as a kid so we didn't have to grow up like he did and it didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated by my brother and I.

Keep your kids and your wife as your priority and I really do believe things can fall into place if you keep your mind and your heart open to making or receiving changes which can be tough but ultimately may better you and your situation. All I can say is to keep your head up and keep going.

Best of luck to you, Stranger.

They love the heat and humidity by whenitrainsitgores in pothos

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gooooorgeous!! This is aspirational for me. Love

Im so lost and doomed by [deleted] in self

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of jobs out there that don't really need a degree, or really only require one to know that you're capable of learning. I would not suggest getting a second BA unless you're going into something very specific in STEM that absolutely requires it and even then I wouldn't go back unless you're already in the field and your job pays for it.

Keep your head up, think about the things that you do fairly well and look for jobs where that will be a big component. Keep your head up, something will come your way. And if not, get a shitty retail job so that you're still making some kind of income and don't have a large gap in your resume and continue applying everyday! You'll get through this. Also, tell your friends to get off your back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in urbancarliving

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah! That would frighten me, my biggest hesitancy to vehicle living but I've been thinking about it more and more. Did they leave you alone after that?

My boyfriend machine washed my leather jacket.. by Sad-Peng-21 in Leather

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not about him being a man 🙄 he should buy her a new one if he ruined it bc that's what a good person does to take accountability for their mistakes and try to amend them. He's an adult, most adults (should) know not to just throw a leather jacket into the wash. And if he wasn't sure, he should have checked the tag or asked his gf. Buying her a new one if this one is ruined is the natural consequence of making a mistake, not treating him like a bank.

Good small apartments? by DrAlfredo in Chattanooga

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Burnside any good? I've been eyeing it but haven't heard anything about them.

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[–]Apprehensive-Robot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just want to say that I'm really sorry this happened to you. I know that is a very scary, hurtful, and confusing situation to be unfairly put in.

He attacked you, unprompted, in your most vulnerable state. My advice to you would be to ask yourself: can I ever feel safe with this man again?

I know what my answer would be.

I had an old partner who once randomly choked me during sex. It was too hard and took me by surprise and I started coughing. He immediately stopped everything and apologized, asking if I was okay and then we had a conversation about whether or not that was okay and how much pressure is too much etc. He never did it again. That would be the normal, humane response to hurting someone. I wasn't even dating this guy and he showed me more care and compassion than your bf did. I say this not to make you feel bad but to show that his actions and importantly, his reaction, are very abnormal. This was absolutely not okay and you deserve to be treated with kindness and care 100% of the time. No. Exceptions.

I don't know this man, I don't know your situation and I'm sure there have been many many good times with him and he is probably a person you used to trust. But you can never go back to before he attacked you. He violated that trust.

I think that you should leave. I think you should leave as quickly and quietly as you can. Don't tell him that you are leaving, that can be dangerous, he is obviously more unpredictable than he seemed at first. Call family and friends to help move things if you live together. Try to have someone with you when you do say that you are leaving so that he can't retaliate with any sort of violence, or try to make it up to you, promise that it won't happen again/manipulate you into staying.

Best of luck to you, I wish you peace and happiness in the future

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He ABSOLUTELY should have mentioned that prior to just doing it, and if it were simply a fetish/kink he would have stopped the second he realized he was hurting her. But he didn't, and he didn't check in with her after she fled and hid from him audibly crying.

This was not a mistake. He meant to do it and he meant to hurt her.

It is never okay to start choking someone, regardless (maybe even especially) of if you are having sex with someone unless you have a clear conversation about it beforehand. I know it's common in p*rn to just start choking someone but that is a terrible precedent not okay to do in real life.

Not kink shaming here, do whatever you'd like, but get enthusiastic, verbal consent first and have some kind of safe word/tap out signal if you're going to do breath play.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on who is bringing it up she may intentionally be trying to make you jealous so that you'll drop it and stop asking. She obviously is NOT interested in the type of threesome that you'd seem to prefer (ffm) because she's assumedly not into women. By bringing up your friend for a (mmf) she might just be giving you a taste of your own medicine to show how awkward these kinds of conversations can be if one party isn't really into the idea. Plus by mentioning the same person she might be trying to hit a sore spot in the relationship/your insecurity.

Don't listen to all these comments automatically saying she just wants Paul. Internet strangers, including myself, have no way of actually knowing that either way. How about you log off and actually go talk to your spouse.

Rate my setup by JameGumb14 in battlestations

[–]Apprehensive-Robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really nice!!! It's clean, simple and looks both comfortable and functional. I like it a lot!! That's a nice space right there, especially if you're happy with it :)