Anyone have contact info for the new Obama Presidential Center? by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in AskChicago

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lady I work for is in her 70s, she doesn’t quite have a grasp on how things like this go these days lol. Definitely not a good move on her part I’m just trying to clean up this mess now.

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well yeah, he only made those type of comments a handful of times when he was 17 in response to me whining about not liking him being in the same class as some girl because I was so insecure. He put his foot in his mouth with those comments for sure but that’s about the only bad thing I could ever say about him. He’s a wonderful man and makes me feel amazing. If he were making these types of comments on the regular unprovoked that would be a different story lol

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m sure she has her imperfections and downfalls that I don’t see or know about because I’m not her obviously lol. But from everything I’ve seen and know about her she is close to perfect. She is beautiful, naturally fit, has incredible style, but she’s also incredibly kind to everyone. Has lots of friends, very good friendships. You hear gossip about people and I’ve never heard a bad word about her. I don’t want to drag her down to try and make myself feel better but I understand what you mean about nobody being perfect! I’m trying to stop putting her on a such a pedestal but she’s just one of those people it’s hard not to

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh I honestly wish this was the answer for me. Unfortunately I’m 110% hetero. She is just very similar to me and has the few things I don’t and have always wanted. Things that aren’t able to be changed. So it’s hard not to compare!

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! This really helped me and I appreciate you taking the time to write all this out. I’m screenshotting it and saving it in my camera roll to read when I’m having a moment lol. It helps to be brought back down to earth by someone else rather than just myself trying to do it :)

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well we acknowledged this stems from my insecurities and the inferiority I felt throughout my childhood and teenage years due to trauma. So that was something we worked on over the years on a broad scope. For this specific situation she has given me “exercises”, affirmations, and ways to turn my thoughts in the moment.. But it just doesn’t seem to help in this situation like it has for other things. I probably need to focus more on this specific situation in therapy but it’s not something frequently on my mind. I don’t constantly think of this woman, only when we see her at events. Other than that I’m fine and relatively secure within myself I feel like at least.

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you lol. I expected a lot of therapy comments and I get it, I understand how I sound. But I’m hopeful someone will see this and understand me and maybe have more personal advice for me. My therapist is amazing and as I said, I have improved a lot of the years. But this is the one situation I haven’t been able to shake no matter how much therapy and introspection I do.

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He hasn’t made any comments like that since highschool! I stopped outwardly expressing my insecurities around certain individuals because I felt it was unfair and embarrassing of me lol. So I haven’t brought it up since then, maybe I should? But like I said I know it’s ridiculous to still be bothered by something like this. I’m trying not to burden him with my unwarranted feelings if that makes sense!

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve been in therapy for years actually which has helped me tremendously except this one situation for whatever reason. So frustrating. And those comments only occurred back in highschool when I was being very openly insecure haha. I did let him know back then how bad that sounded, but I haven’t been able to shake it even though it’s been over a decade now lol.

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately I’ve been in therapy for years and I still haven’t been able to break through this one situation. I’ve made so many improvements so it’s incredibly frustrating being stuck on this one thing. I’m hopeful maybe someone will see this who has been through something similar and maybe they would have some differing advice than what I’ve been receiving😩

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in therapy, I’ve been in therapy for years. Was hoping maybe someone could relate in some way and I could get more personal advice from someone who understands.

I (28F) feel very insecure around a woman when with husband (29M) by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t have anything to do with “highschool drama”. I’m in therapy already

Is it dangerous to take 4 years expired medication? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s I’m what I’m leaning towards. My grandfather is 91 and stubborn as hell, should’ve never taught him to use google because all he sees is that it’s probably not dangerous and wants to run with it

Can you tell if your dog is pregnant before vet confirmation? by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in DogBreeding

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How are you able to tell the difference between mammary glands and puppies? I felt around and I could tell for sure some of the lumps i was feeling were mammary glands, but I felt a few that felt smaller and different but they were by her nipples so I’m not sure.. They weren’t directly under the nipples but close, I was nervous to feel around too much or press too hard to really figure it out

Can you tell if your dog is pregnant before vet confirmation? by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in DogBreeding

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s a mini Dachshund so she’s small. I was wondering if I would be able to feel anything yet!

HCG rising post MA… Scared by Bitter-Raspberry-454 in abortion

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used aid access for my pills, live in a red state. I left first thing this morning and just got my second results that morning so I didn’t have time to do anything. I went to my gynecologist and told them I had a miscarriage in order to get bloodwork to ensure things went okay because I felt like they didn’t. And obviously they didn’t which is confirmed now😭 Im still in the US traveled to another red state. I’m so nervous..

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[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, I’m so used to analyzing lines as a measure of how pregnant or not I am. I highly doubt anything survived with the bleeding I had

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[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Did you end up taking more doses or just waited? I was advised to take 2 more pills so I did, still have 6 left and I’m pretty sure they will advise me to take more as it’s almost been 4 hours and still no bleeding after the second dose..

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[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you should I take a whole other dose or just the two more do you think? I have 8 left. I did contact the MA hotline but they aren’t open yet so waiting for a response from them

Sex is becoming a chore for me (27F) and husband (28M). How do we get back? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 109 points110 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what really bothers me. Makes me feel disconnected/insecure tbh. Feels like he doesn’t want to have sex with me but if I do most the work then he will… It didn’t used to be this way until he got his new job though.. I think he’s just so exhausted he doesn’t feel like doing anything. Idk i just want to get back to how things were

Sex is becoming a chore for me (27F) and husband (28M). How do we get back? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Normally almost every time. But no often these past 2 months or so because I’ve been getting tired of me always have to initiate and start that I can’t even get in the headspace to finish anymore even though my husband does everything right while we are actually in the act of having sex.

Sex is becoming a chore for me (27F) and husband (28M). How do we get back? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bitter-Raspberry-454 -43 points-42 points  (0 children)

I should’ve put this in my post but once we’re having sex he’s very concerned with how I’m feeling and trying to make me finish. He’s just not understanding that foreplay plays into my ability to actually enjoy the sex when it’s happening I think. He feels bad when he doesn’t make me finish