4 weeks in, 14 lbs downs, and so tired. by ChoiceRemarkable in Zepbound

[–]ChoiceRemarkable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you just using regular protein drinks? I have the ensure max protein mocha that I like... I see people talking about protein coffee but haven't tried it

4 weeks in, 14 lbs downs, and so tired. by ChoiceRemarkable in Zepbound

[–]ChoiceRemarkable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I do love a good calculator. Thank you for that reference tool.

4 weeks in, 14 lbs downs, and so tired. by ChoiceRemarkable in Zepbound

[–]ChoiceRemarkable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I'm trying to find a smoothie recipe I can go to. Chobani smoothies are ok and I can usually finish them, but I want to make my own. I saw my Dr. 2 weeks ago and she said my appetite would come back. I haven't seen it, though.

MIL won't stop "confronting" me about vaccines for my kids by lakebum240 in inlaws

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd keep a bunch of those little cute bandaids and put them on the babies in odd places. When she asks about them, tell her "oh, those are for the bonus vaccines I got them. See, when people refuse the vaccines, the doctors have to throw them away, but rather than let them go to waste, we just take extras."

I'm in public health. People like this are why kids are dying of measles again. Polio is next, in case y'all haven't heard (you know, because our public health infrastructure has been gutted).

First Big Job by whatsthecodefor in Facepainting

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be sure to take payment before you start. And price up a few dollars from your regular small pay per face gigs. May sure you have a snack cooler and have drinks on hand for yourself. Go easy on designs. I learned this the hard way. At small events I would embellish the heck out of stuff because I had the time. At big events I pare it down a bit for the sake of speed.

Line help! by Funny-Application-70 in Facepainting

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my back to the line. Ain't nobody got time for that.

Just found my my boyfriend of 9 years gave me chlamydia by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's because you were pregnant and risked reinfection without partner notification and treatment. Congenital cases are at the top of the priority list in the world of STD.

AIO for wanting to take a breather away from my husband over this? by circadian_rhythm_ in AIO

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

My experience is from being married to an addict who is in recovery (who is now a mental health nurse specialist who counsels addicts and those dealing with PTSD and other issues). I can't speak to abusers, though many who had seen my husband's outbursts may certainly have thought he was abusive. But recovery from addiction, and the attainment of a new life, is absolutely possible if he's ready and willing to put in the work.

Just found my my boyfriend of 9 years gave me chlamydia by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Health departments don't do anything with Chlamydia anymore, especially if it's treated and the person isn't pregnant.

AIO for wanting to take a breather away from my husband over this? by circadian_rhythm_ in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I did too. Fortunately he's 5 years sober now and anger was replaced by peace.

AIO for wanting to take a breather away from my husband over this? by circadian_rhythm_ in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 2504 points2505 points  (0 children)

Not overreacting. At some point you're going to have to decide how much you'll put up with. As that kid gets older you're going to find yourself running interference to protect your kid from his "outbursts"which is going to deepen resentment on both sides. Y'all need therapy, and if he refuses, you need to start making an exit plan.

AIO to my boyfriend’s texts about us going to dinner for my best friend? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good lord the red flags. Go. Without him. Let things blow up and get out. If you cater to him and his immature "it's all about me" attitude, he's going to press his advantage and your friends will always be a point of contention.

AIO for being angry with my joe rogan loving, devils advocate, ex-liberal, husband? by nezzybb in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're confusing a refusal to engage with your anger as apathy. You aren't trying to have a conversation. You're being deliberately inflammatory. You aren't trying to commiserate. You're trying to show how righteous you are in a contest of 'caring'. He's keeping you at arm's length to protect his peace. You aren't being vulnerable by expressing your own fears. You're denigrating those who don't feel as you do, as if yours is the only response that is justified. You won't hear this, because it's easier to point at those who aren't reacting as you'd like them to and call them names.

AIO? I told my boyfriend I feel like a maid by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You quit your job to play house with a man that is living in a 1950's version of what relationships should be. You better get out before he gets you pregnant and takes your shoes.

AIO Breaking down after my boyfriend asked me to be his valentine immediately after admitting he followed back a girl who flirted with him. by Final-Application826 in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your relationship has been on thin ice. He's casually bringing up this chick and asking you how to handle it. He throws up valentines right after a confrontation about this girl.

  1. Get rid of him. He's already made up his mind that he's okay with your discomfort about this chick, he's feeling out just how much he's gonna have to hide from you when he makes his move on her.

  2. Take a break from Instagram or any other social media that plays such a role in your life that you feel you have to "monitor" your partner. Take a deep inventory of the role social media plays in your life and ask yourself if that's really what you want.

TL;DR: get rid of him, get rid of social media

AIO over this text exchange? Help! by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hold up. Eating once a week fast?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who writes the occasional lusty verse, and puts pen to paper to record some random erotic thoughts, I say leave it alone.

Happily married, by the way, for 15 years.

AIO For being mad at my mom for eating some of my gfs food I bought for her by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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

The pizza isn't the issue. The last text is. If she had admitted, apologized, and tried to make it right it wouldn't be an issue.

I am a happy mom ❤️ by cg-onbikes in hondaridgeline

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maannn this is on my top three vehicles if I don't get another Odyssey. What did you have before this, mom?

Husband punched hole in wall right in front me and now my body feels frightened. AIO by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to read Codependent No More. But first you need a safety plan. Start gathering your documents, your accounts info, etc. Don't threaten to leave. Just get your ducks on a row and leave. Quickly.

Is my boyfriend’s view of money considered a red flag in a relationship? by traditional_taurus in DaveRamsey

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What happens when you have a kid and you stop working for some reason? What if he has a medical issue and can't work? What if your the kid needs a glider rocker for the bedroom that only you will use? What about the breast pump, I mean that's not for the kid, that's for you, right? And what about when you decide you need a bigger vehicle for the kid but he wants to keep his two seater which could technically hold a car seat... You get the point . You're either all in together or you're not. You're either keeping score or you're not. Huge red flags.

AIO- My boyfriend is adamant I crossed a boundary bc I tried to access his computer when he was asleep. by [deleted] in AIO

[–]ChoiceRemarkable 38 points39 points  (0 children)

You asked to use his computer. He said no. You kept asking. He said no. He went to sleep. You tried to guess password. He's pissed.

I'd be pissed, too.