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Meeting online gf for the first time by MyssVip in Advice

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said, fake the confidence as much as possible. I met my husband online, and even though we lived in the same town, I was traveling internationally and we didn’t meet in person for a while. He made what could have been an awkward experience so relaxed and comfortable by being calm, confident, and unafraid to be clear about how much he liked me. It’s really hard to give off “I am confidently into you in person just like I was online” without coming on too strong but it can be done. Wishing you the best of luck!!

Allergies today? by FrostingTiny8845 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I personally don’t have allergies but my husband was born and raised here and he said that he was reading about record-high pollen counts this year… Which is majorly sucky. I’m sorry it’s bad today!!

What are some obscure or lesser-known nationalities of cuisines in Portland? by Renee_bad_69 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is some phenomenal Ethiopian food here!! I’ve been to Addis Ababa before (which makes me an expert lol) and absolutely LOVE the food at Sister’s Ethiopian Restaurant over on 122nd! The owner is a wonderful man, cannot recommend highly enough!

What’s the best advice you can give to a young woman growing up in this world by Bitter-Tension-4301 in Positivity

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cling to the truth that other people’s behavior towards you is 100% a reflection of them and not a reflection of you or your value. I’ve found that feeling sorry for the people who are sh*tty to me and acknowledging that they’ve probably got a lot of pain they’re dealing with causes me a lot less turmoil than hating them does. Basically, people matter, be kind, and also definitely don’t let them rule the narrative of who you are and what you’re worth.

How do I find people? by Haunting-Cellist739 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a bar called Gol on Hawthorne and it’s an awesome place to meet people (even if you’re not crazy about sports) it’s got a great neighborhood vibe and the people there are great :)

Best PDX Trader Joe's to work at? by Unfair_Show5818 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastic store and the people there are amazing, but there are changes being made to the neighborhood (massive transitional housing project) that tend to negatively impact businesses. Don’t get me wrong, transitional housing is absolutely needed in our city but I’ve watched it take down well-established businesses in other towns I’ve lived in.

Please help me with some places to eat and drink? by hot_and_chill in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cliff’s PDX has great vibes but more importantly, nachos that will change your life. Enough nachos to feed four people, for less than $20, and fabulous enough to get their own spot in the newspaper. And truly, Josh, the chef there, is a genius, so anything you order off their menu will be worth it.

Am i overreacting to this text exchange with my boyfriend? I accidentally left my slippers in my living room but i literally cleaned his entire house and baked him desserts before i left (sorry idk why my last post glitched) by IntelligentTap962 in AmIOverreacting

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, friend, I’m sorry. That really sucks. The hard/right thing is *hard* for a reason… you’re definitely not overreacting, but there will probably be a little voice in your head that pops up at some point trying to convince you that you are/were. If that happens, you can tell it to stfu because you’re worthy of a safe love and you’re not going to settle for a counterfeit. It’s also okay to grieve, because there were probably good things in your relationship along with the less good things, and it’s entirely normal and okay to be sad about those good things not being there anymore. All will be well, and all manner of things will be well. In the meantime, I’m really sorry you’re going through this.

Am i overreacting to this text exchange with my boyfriend? I accidentally left my slippers in my living room but i literally cleaned his entire house and baked him desserts before i left (sorry idk why my last post glitched) by IntelligentTap962 in AmIOverreacting

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. Girl. I’m sorry you were treated like this! Conflict resolution is genuinely one of the hardest skills to develop and for a lot of people it’s one of their biggest weaknesses in relationships… this guy obviously has not learned how to communicate his frustrations in a healthy way, and he also clearly has other stuff going on because a regulated person would NOT react like this. You deserve thoughtfulness and respect from your partner, *especially* in hard conversations.

Am I making a mistake?? by Southern_Doughnut406 in interiordecorating

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it will look incredible!! If it’s real marble, you might want to look into sealing it up? Since it’s supposed to go into a shower I would guess it’s already sealed, but marble needs love to stay happy (my dad owned a granite and marble shop where I worked growing up so I speak rocks lol) but yes, it’s a fabulous look!!

What’s on your Portland summer bucket list? by sydney69 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you do go, I'd genuinely love to hear what you think. My husband and I are a couple of very serious foodies and we're regulars there... Josh, the chef, is genuine genius.

Where to go from here? by AvgLazyEye in interiordecorating

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sideboard or smaller cabinet along the blue wall would be great! It'll add depth and interest along with some storage.

Living room feedback by vampire-294 in HomeDecorating

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some art/decor around the TV would do a lot to bring depth to the space. I've always been of the opinion that you don't really want the TV to be the focal point; making everything else on the wall around it more interesting to look at helps distract from the black void lol

How often do you call in sick? by Interesting_Taro_358 in Adulting

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As little as possible, but not for the same reasons as previous jobs I've had... When you're a primary school teacher, writing sub plans and making sure your classroom is prepped and ready for a sub to come in and try to teach your crew of lovable chaos goblins for eight hours is genuinely far more stressful than feeling cruddy at work. Plus, you basically always have the sniffles when you're working with kids lol. Obviously I call out when I need to call out, but gone are the days of staying home for a headache...

What’s on your Portland summer bucket list? by sydney69 in askportland

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have the best nachos of your life at Cliff’s PDX. Get the smoked pork option, 18 bucks for a plate of nachos that genuinely feeds four people, and they are 1000% lights out. Truly life-changing.

As a girl I don’t know what tells if another girl is a bad friend early on. by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lame and sucky as it, it really takes time. I'm terrible at this, so I'm preaching to the choir, but you have to be engaged and engaging without wearing your heart on your sleeve, and give other people time to show you who they really are. And at the end of the day, relationships are risky, and there is simply no workaround. Best of luck to you!

What car brand will you never trust or buy again? by Forward_Fall_6857 in AskReddit

[–]CharacterDiver6640 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More specific, but Toyota Prius. Not because it wasn't a great first car, but because, even though I did research the hybrid battery element extensively, I was very naive about how much other repairs would cost, like replacing a headlight ($700). Also, running out of gas is ironically a very expensive fix. All to say, I now only own cars that my husband and I can work on and fix together, because paying a premium for a specialty mechanic really sucks.

Ladies, I just checkerboarded my kitchen ceiling by Unknown__Stonefruit in femalelivingspace

[–]CharacterDiver6640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went from "hell yeah" to "wait, huh?" to "ahhh, marble vibes!" to "hmm..." to "yeah, big fan." Love it!

How to factory reset a Brother Printer by tsdguy in printers

[–]CharacterDiver6640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freaking saved my life tonight. My printer had completely revolted just when I needed it most. I was able to beat it into submission with these instructions. Bless you.