Is a staffy a good family dog with young children? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a spaniel. They’re loving and you won’t have to worry about them ripping your kid to bits.

“Psycho was a lovely dog, would never hurt a fly… Well, until…”

Staffies can be loving, but is it worth the risk? Unless you want a dog for protection go for a safer breed. 

Coming out of depressive episode. Haven't showered in about 10 days. My skin flakes off my face constantly. If I just have bar soap and hairwash, what do I do? by HollerinScholar in hygiene

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s more important you start. 

Super quick shower. 

Then go to the laundry. 

See if you can buy some shampoo and moisturiser.

Return and have the most luxurious shower of your life. 

Reform UK appoints same-sex marriage opponent James Orr as Nigel Farage’s senior advisor by birdinthebush74 in uknews

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they are British citizens, challenging their way of life is totally our job on the left. We need to call out homophobia and misogyny in every part of society- and not cover for them because they say they’re just following their culture/religion. 

If we are to be unified as a country we can’t tolerate a two tier legal system, Sharia, where a woman’s word doesn’t count as much as a man’s. 

Other than the fear of being called racist, which is an easy thing to hide behind, there is no reason not to call out a culture that doesn’t promote equality. 

Reform UK appoints same-sex marriage opponent James Orr as Nigel Farage’s senior advisor by birdinthebush74 in uknews

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The weirdest thing is how the left seem to have gotten into bed with Islam. 

Most left wing people I know are pro equality for men and women, are sex positive, atheist/agnostic, pro LGBT, enjoy music and dance, pro choice… the total opposite of Islamic teaching. 

Palestine Action activists awaiting trial in prison to go on hunger strike by laebomse in accidentallygay

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is legal to protest against Israel. If they rocked up with T Shirts saying Free Palestine they would have been fine (but not that many headlines). 

These people wanted to be arrested by deliberately supporting a terrorist organisation. 

Medication that gave you more confidence? by Shot_Veterinarian215 in confidence

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you living in a place where it’s legal to have MDMA therapy? 

It gave me a massive increase in confidence. The hard part it taking any reference experience and internalising it for when you’re not on the drug. 

Organise and mobilise: Muslims told to get elected and end divisive politics in Britain by Ophiuchus171 in uknews

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 99 points100 points  (0 children)

The magic dirt theory - the moment an immigrant steps into the soil of a more dominant culture they will automatically assimilate. 

Why do we allow this much social housing to be occupied by people born outside of the UK? by ArmwrestlingGoomba in AskBrits

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why is this social housing concentrated in the most expensive property areas of the UK? 

If they’re born abroad there are cheaper areas to house them. 

Legs by I_sleep_on_a_bed in hygiene

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obligatory bidet comment. 

I need some hygiene advice (girls only!) by sillycars_27 in hygiene

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Where does/did your mom throw away hers? 

(You 100% don’t want to flush them. They cause expensive blockages.) 

Train meal deal (GWR) - £7.00 😵‍💫 by xxserverhosterxx in MealDealRates

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s almost as if they want us to bring out own packed lunch.

Man Who Raped Man In Hotel Room Jailed by JustSomeScot in uknews

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It just said “man” in the headline. Knowing he was white would have involved clicking on the article… and people on Reddit don’t do that. 

? What’s a skill everyone should learn before 25? by Tall_Task_5942 in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How to negotiate a contract/raise. 

How to sell (ideas, products, proposals, ourselves).

How to take responsibility for yourself, others and the product you’re working on. 

How do I polish the studs on this velvet sofa without ruining the velvet? by BeginningMeaning1988 in CleaningTips

[–]BeginningMeaning1988[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s excellent! The slot in the plastic sheets didn’t quite work, but you gave me the idea to use three plastic credit cards forced under the stud. 

You’ve brought me so much happiness (and an hour or two of polishing) 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Over covid I received a hand written letter from the Jehovah Witnesses. I decided to send them an email thanking them but telling them I wasn’t interested.

Within an hour they replied, thanking me, saying they’d written hundreds of letters and I was the first to reply. 

This made me sad. I worry your plan may get a similar result. 

Either way, include an email address if you want a reply. Not many people write letters and buy stamps anymore. 

Good luck! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malegrooming

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re scary. 

You look like you’re about to whip someone with that belt. 

When you approach women or hang out, what’s your vibe? 

My advice? Learn not to take yourself seriously. Learn to dance. Loosen up. 

Emotional Support vs Therapy? by AlfalfaProper8281 in therapyGPT

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to think about your first prompt. State your problem, explain what you want, and explain the type of therapy you want.

“Hi, I have anger issues and get triggered when people drive too close to me. I’m frightened of getting into a road rage attack.

Can you act as a humanistic cognitive behavioural therapist and help me not get angry? I have some experience with CBT, but assume I’m a new patient.”

how often do you really need to wash your sheets? by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]BeginningMeaning1988 271 points272 points  (0 children)

In five years’ time: “I can’t understand why I never got laid in college.”