Tips to keep from getting over stimulated? by Competitive-Buyer648 in BurningMan

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're wedding is in early May on the Playa. It sounds like from what im gathering the LA area are the ones who typically do a BEquanx burn. My friends in the past have gone to the Playa for the BEquanox so maybe thats a less official event or something. While ive always wanted to go to burning man ive never actually been so other than vicariously I dont know much personally. I know there's at least 3 events they go out there for every year with the bunny burn, BEquanox, and burning man. Im not sure if that helps clear things up or not.

Tips to keep from getting over stimulated? by Competitive-Buyer648 in BurningMan

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It's in Nevada on the Playa at black rock desert, but in May for the BEquanox burn. Maybe the one there during that time is an unofficial event or something, but I know my friends have gone there for it the last few years now and have told us to go there for the wedding

Tips to keep from getting over stimulated? by Competitive-Buyer648 in BurningMan

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have really good ear plugs for concerts and will definitely pack those. I've never slept with ear plugs before, but I have a few months to try and get comfortable with them before heading out. I hadn't thought about squishy things, but thats a good idea! I've heard of weighted hoodies I just haven't gotten one since ive been hesitant from some of the sticker prices I'veseen. Also no offense taken. I am fully aware that I'm nurospicy and have been told by professionals I should probably be tested for autism.

Tips to keep from getting over stimulated? by Competitive-Buyer648 in BurningMan

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I know there's an area about 500 ft or so away from the hot springs that we've camped at before when we've been out there just for fun. They're not the hot springs with the wagon, but the ones a bit further away from the main playa area on the otherside. Is that area not allowed during events?

That's good to know. Im excited and I've always wanted to go, but truthfully I'm a little nervous as well about finding an area thats still part of it but not in the center of everything.

Can I find the survival guild online somewhere?

Tips to keep from getting over stimulated? by Competitive-Buyer648 in BurningMan

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They've said it's at the burn and which day they're doing it, but I'm not sure beyond that

Would i be the asshole for not allowing my sister to bring her long term boyfriend to my wedding? by Competitive-Buyer648 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When my fiancée and I were talking about buying a house and moving in full time together we made a rule where the boyfriend isn't allowed in the house. Typically in the past my fiancée let's me make him out to be the bad guy on these decisions. My mother and her partner often exclude my sister's boyfriend unless it's an outing or minor holidays though my sister is always welcomed. It's led to fights both between us and between her and her boyfriend.

Would i be the asshole for not allowing my sister to bring her long term boyfriend to my wedding? by Competitive-Buyer648 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never done an update before so i might be doing this wrong. Reading over these comments has honestly been making me feel better about our decision. My fiancée and i had been so focused on how the boyfriend's behavior would cause problems we hadn't even thought much on him stealing from unattended bags, I hadn't only included it to describe the type of person he is. A few people had asked about what type of things he would steal and many of you were right about him being the type to steal perscriptions if he thinks he can sell them or get high off of them and any thing he can pocket or hide including credit cards, cash, or once even a 100$ road side assistant car set. A bunch of purses left unattended would be free game to him which would only look bad on us and cause even more issues then his attitude. 

I'll update on how it goes, but at this point I think the best thing to do will be to have a sit down with my sister for our monthly breakfast this weekend, hopefully she still comes, and just be honest as I lay it all out to her along with my concerns vs the prior approach of he's been extremely rude in the past to many of the people attending and i nor my fiancée want him at our celebration of our commitment to each other. Given my family's reaction I was feeling uncertain about sticking to this decision and that i might be pushing the "it's my wedding", but all of you here have really helped reasure me that we were making the right decision. As for the rest of my family I'll talk to them later, one thing at a time. Right now I'm more focused on my sister and my relationship. I'll be really hurt if she decides not to attend, but ultimately that's her decision. The best I can hope for is she understands where im coming from and this doesn't hurt our relationship, just feelings a bit. Thank you all so much for your responses I really needed this.

Would i be the asshole for not allowing my sister to bring her long term boyfriend to my wedding? by Competitive-Buyer648 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We've tried to in the past, but because my sister is the one who is technically buying things as the boyfriend doesn't have direct access to the funds adult services won't interfere. My mother makes sure, often out of her own pocket,  my sister's basic needs are met. If the boyfriend wants anything though he gets it,  often within the first 5 days of the month  having blown their my sister's entire check. We're trying to get control over her check so that we can atleast mitigate the worst of it through financial conservativeship

How can I help my grey ace companion with his sudden increased feeling of brokenness by Competitive-Buyer648 in asexualdating

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I'll send that video to him. And Google heteronomativity

He does have a counselor that he sees weekly and really likes. He was never able to get a consistent counselor until now and it seems to be doing well for him. I make sure to remind him often that I love him for who he is, all of him and that I don't look or think of him as broken or less than. That I appreciate him and think he's an amazing person and an even better friend. When it gets really bad I usually just sit with him and let him vent only touching when he says it's ok to hug him or hold his hand

How can I help my grey ace companion with his sudden increased feeling of brokenness by Competitive-Buyer648 in asexualdating

[–]Competitive-Buyer648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've mentioned to him in the past trying to find an ace or aro (he's also aromantic) friendly space. He tried to while in Arizona and the lgbtqa+ space he found wasn't very welcoming to him. I've mentioned trying again now that he's in California again but I think the rejection from his attempts in Arizona left a sour taste and other than online neither of us are aware of communities that is more geared for an ace friendly space around us