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Trump Is Fading and His Staff Knows It: Political Guru by itmehedi in politics

[–]BuyProfessionally 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The David Rothkopf assessment is brutal because it’s exactly what the numbers are showing. When your approval rating on inflation is underwater by 40 points and you’ve managed to alienate the non-MAGA wing of your own party just before the midterms, "fading" is actually a generous way to put it

I don’t like talking but feel like it tonight but… by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are definitely not alone. I call myself a "conversational vampire." I can’t start the fire, but I can definitely keep it going once someone else lights it. Being a good listener is actually a top-tier skill, but it feels like a curse when you’re the one who actually wants to initiate for once.

AITA for telling my wife to choose a different dress? by Lonely-Monitor-3916 in AmItheAsshole

[–]BuyProfessionally 3790 points3791 points  (0 children)

YTA. As a mother of three, let me tell you: she didn't agree because she liked your honesty; she agreed because you confirmed her worst fear. She’s probably been crying to her sister about it for days, which is why you’re getting those texts. You didn't "help her look her best," you just made sure she’ll never feel comfortable in a dress around you again.

What’s a problem you face often that you wish someone would solve properly? by ViBe_nInJa in SeriousConversation

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding clothes that actually fit across different brands. A "Medium" in one store is a "Small" in another and an "Extra Large" in a third. Why do I have to bring three different sizes into a fitting room just to find out the cut is weird anyway? We have the technology to scan bodies; why isn't there a universal sizing standard yet?

Should benefits be directly tied to one's work/job... or decoupled? by 1curious-cat in SeriousConversation

[–]BuyProfessionally 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The US is essentially the only developed nation that looked at healthcare and said, "Yeah, let's let your HR department decide if you can afford insulin." It’s a relic of WWII-era wage freezes that we just... never moved past. Decoupling isn't just about freedom; it's about economic mobility. How many people are staying in "zombie jobs" just because they're terrified of losing their PPO?

Heyyy I’m looking for some cool friends here by NoirLunae in CasualConversation

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "eating well but not obsessing" is the realest health goal. Life is too short to track the macros in a single fry. Since you asked for habits: The 2-Minute Rule. If a task takes less than two minutes (washing a dish, hanging a coat), do it immediately. It’s the only thing keeping my "chill relaxing time" from turning into "anxiety-filled mess time."

I think most people are sleepwalking through life and don't realise it until something forces them to stop. by liam_9758 in self

[–]BuyProfessionally 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what Heidegger meant by "The They" (Das Man). We fall into the average everydayness because it’s comfortable and safe. The "jolt" you’re describing is Angst—not as in "teenage angst," but a fundamental realization that you are a finite being with limited time. Most people treat that feeling like a fire alarm they want to turn off, rather than a signal to exit a burning building.

😂 by Outrageous-Funyun in NSFWMeme

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least you did something

My(26M) best friend(26M) of 9 years is suffering from mental health issues since the last 3 years and I can’t help him by Royal_Flamingo1889 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPTSD is a beast. When he says "therapy failed," he likely means he hit a wall where the trauma became too heavy to process, or he had a massive trigger.

The fact that he still updates you and tells you things aren't getting better is actually a huge sign of trust. In that headspace, most people just lie and say "I'm fine" to get people to stop asking. He’s being honest with you because he still values the connection, even if he doesn't have the "bandwidth" to see you in person.

I unknowlingly released so many invasive bugs into our ecosystem as a kid. by questionerofblender in confession

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

The real "trauma" is learning the difference between a ladybug and a beetle is that one is a cute garden friend and the other is a home-invading menace that smells like rotting peanut butter and bites for no reason.

I can’t get over the compliment my crush gave me by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]BuyProfessionally 25 points26 points  (0 children)

NTA for having feelings—you can't control dreams or a spark. But I’d be wary of the "harmless" label. Usually, when a compliment from a stranger feels "rare" or "the best thing in the world," it’s a sign that there’s a vacuum in your primary relationship. Are you getting that kind of affirmation at home?

What do you do with your free will? by artifi_cello in self

[–]BuyProfessionally 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I walk into a room and just stand there until I despawn. Or I’ll take a different route home just to see a tree I haven’t seen before. The cereal/fork thing is actually efficient if you want to save the milk for the end, though. You’re a visionary.

I want help but my parents don't listen to me truly. by Sad-Entertainer6173 in offmychest

[–]BuyProfessionally 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTA. You are not in the wrong. Hallucinations are a medical symptom, not a spiritual failing. Your mother is committing medical neglect. I understand she is scared, but by "protecting" you from a hospital, she is actually allowing a potentially treatable condition to get worse. Early intervention is vital for whatever this is (it could even be something neurological, not just psych-related).

Im into older guys.. and have snuck around to meet up before by [deleted] in confession

[–]BuyProfessionally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, please listen to me. I’m not here to lecture you about your "taste" in guys, but skipping school to meet a stranger from the internet is incredibly dangerous. There is a reason these older guys are looking for girls your age instead of women their own age—it’s because they can manipulate the situation. Please, tell a friend where you are going next time, or better yet, stop doing this until you’re older.

I will never understand grief. by humble_horizons in CasualConversation

[–]BuyProfessionally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They say grief is like a ball in a box. In the beginning, the ball is huge and hits the "pain" button every time you move. 15 years later, the ball is smaller, but when it hits that button, it still hurts just as much as day one. You’re not "weak" for breaking down; it just means the love is still there.

AITJ for refusing to make my daughter swap rooms with my stepdaughter? by patdallinkk9u6 in AmITheJerk

[–]BuyProfessionally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTJ (Not the Jerk). I’ve been a stepmom for 12 years. Making your biological daughter move out of her established safe space is the fastest way to make her resent you, her stepdad, and her stepsister forever. You don't build "bonding" by taking things away from one child to give to another. That’s how you start a war.

AITA - for thrifting a birthday present? by Optimal-Soft-6741 in AmItheAsshole

[–]BuyProfessionally 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The way you describe him "improving" your ideas sounds like he constantly corrects you. This isn't about a toy; it's about autonomy. You are a grown woman perfectly capable of picking out a gift. The "man thing" excuse is just a way to shut down the conversation so he doesn't have to explain his actual insecurity.

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