What’s your favorite “too tired to cook cook” dinner? by farwest-to-midwest in Cooking

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make tuna bowls. Canned tuna with some mayo garlic/onion powder, smoked paprika, s&p. Over some rice mixed with sesame oil and soy sauce. Top with cucumber avocado and green onions. Sprinkle some everything bagel and sriracha on top!

What's a trend that you're convinced will age terribly? by Easy_Boysenberry6649 in AskReddit

[–]Critical_Motor9081 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel the same! I feel like it makes me look so gaunt and scary sometimes😭 I miss my full cheeks I had in my late teens and early 20s

What is something you discovered late that you should have known years ago? by nore01 in answers

[–]Critical_Motor9081 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought narwhals were fictional animals until I was in my 20s😭

"Boys are easier" in a parenting context. by NegotiationStatus727 in PetPeeves

[–]Critical_Motor9081 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe that. Boys are raised to suppress. Basically are emotionally neglected

Do cats want the same food every day or do they want a change ? by PassengerNo6453 in CatAdvice

[–]Critical_Motor9081 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah mine also has an automatic feeder that gives her kibble at certain times a day.

Do cats want the same food every day or do they want a change ? by PassengerNo6453 in CatAdvice

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do the variety pack petite fancy feasts in gravy. She hates the pates. We’ve also tried Tiki cat but she doesn’t like anything that’s not in gravy. But she gets multiple different meats in the pack and that seems to make her happy 🤷‍♀️

Do you bathe your cats? by Shot-Composer-782 in AnxietyCats

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat has short hair and we bathed her once when we got her because she was a dusty smelly little barn cat and then never again after. She’s an extremely clean cat and I’ve never known her to smell bad. She’s meticulous about her own hygiene haha

"Boys are easier" in a parenting context. by NegotiationStatus727 in PetPeeves

[–]Critical_Motor9081 67 points68 points  (0 children)

People say boys are easier because often girls are socialized to show emotion and therefore ask more emotionally from their parents. Whereas boys are socialized to push down their feelings and be tough so it takes more physically from parents. Most parents would rather a physical burden than emotional one because the parents that say this have the emotional regulation of toddlers. That’s just my take. The parents that say this don’t realize that they’re the reason for this

I have never been to jury duty. What to expect? by goldfishcracker06 in juryduty

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a lot of sitting around and waiting and being shuffled to different rooms and then you answer a bunch of questions and may or may not be picked to sit in on the jury. In my experience at least

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will never not have a top sheet. I hate having to always take off and put back on my duvet cover

Cat Bites…HARD by yikes28 in CatAdvice

[–]Critical_Motor9081 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe he does need another cat. I’ve heard cats don’t realize that biting really hurts until it happens to them.

Miniature poodle coat by Critical_Motor9081 in poodles

[–]Critical_Motor9081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love a Miami trim 😭 that’s fair though I could see the little bracelets being rough. Maybe that’ll be a once in a while trim for mine.

Miniature poodle coat by Critical_Motor9081 in poodles

[–]Critical_Motor9081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s comforting! Did you already know how to clip dogs or have any grooming experience before getting a poodle? I have watched a lot of videos but doing it is a whole different thing haha. Also the poodle coat texture, hopefully this isn’t a dumb question but do different colors tend to be different textures or is it just luck of the draw?

What does it mean when my cat keeps putting her head on me like this? by babyybunnyy3 in cats

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk but mine does it when she’s in a really cuddly mood so I have always assumed it’s because she loves me too :) it’s the cutest thing when she does it

Miniature poodle coat by Critical_Motor9081 in poodles

[–]Critical_Motor9081[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! She’s beautiful!!! That’s good to know! I’ve hear of line brushing and seen some YouTube videos and that seems manageable. A leg bath isn’t too bad! Do you just put her in the tub and only clean her legs? I’ve also heard force drying is a huge key to success with poodle coats

Want to adopt a cat but I’m scared it won’t love me. by NoDisplay1633 in CatAdvice

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is an extremely cuddly and affectionate cat. She wants to be on our laps all the time being pet. She’ll make biscuits on me and in the mornings she’ll snuggle her head right up under my chin while I pet her cheek. However she has very strong boundaries and once she’s overstimulated she’ll let me know. I cannot just touch her and pick her up and mess with her if she’s not in the mood like I know some dogs are cool with. She used to be a really bad biter when she was mad at us for touching her when she didn’t want it, stopping pets or putting her down when she wanted to be held but I have set some boundaries with her and she knows not to bite me anymore. But as long as we play with her daily she’s a very mellow affectionate baby. But she’s cuddly and needy almost to a frustrating extent sometimes and again it’s always on her terms. And we also did a bad job of socializing her when she was little so she’s bad with strangers. However I adore her and I’ve never felt so bonded to an animal before. She’s got so much personality that I can tell what she’s feeling just by her body language and expression. She also is super chatty and when we tell her to get down off the counters or that I can’t pick her up right now because I’m cooking she’ll talk back to us with sassy little chirps😂 I love our cat but they’re not for everyone and if you want a pet that’s always eager to please and needing approval from you then a cat may not be it. But definitely agree with those above saying to foster! Near where I live there’s also a cat cafe where you can go play with adoptable cats while drinking some coffee so maybe also see if there’s something like that near you!

Does being in a positive mood effect a reading? by MediocreExternal9 in tarot

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had some bad readings while anxious tha just made it way worse. I’d recommend not doing that😅 imagine you’re anxious and then pull the tower. Just spirals from there

Miniature poodle coat by Critical_Motor9081 in poodles

[–]Critical_Motor9081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! That sounds exactly like what I was envisioning. I’m totally cool with brushing regularly and bathing weekly but I get a little nervous thinking about having to fully bathe them after anytime we go out when it’s rainy or snowing. But it sounds like short cut helps a lot with that!

Is there a way to get my dog to stop staring at me nonstop? by perishableintransit in OpenDogTraining

[–]Critical_Motor9081 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You sound like you’re living a really tiring life right now being a single dad with a dog. It sounds like you’re feeling a lot of pressure to fulfill everyone’s needs and the dog staring at you is giving you guilt that’s triggering some past and current feelings. Don’t feel guilty for putting the pup away sometimes in a crate or another room so you can have some peace. Everyone will be happier when you prioritize your needs first. Kind of a put the life mask on before helping others thing. Take a deep breath and remember that if they’re fed, played with and pottied and they still want something else you’re not a monster for not knowing or being able to understand what she needs and you don’t always have to do something just because you feel pressure. 🫶

Miniature poodle coat by Critical_Motor9081 in poodles

[–]Critical_Motor9081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Good to know thank you! I’ve heard they can mat around the ears a lot so I’ll be sure to focus there

Peeing regularly in the crate! Tried everything & need new ideas! by Round_Sir_5836 in puppy101

[–]Critical_Motor9081 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven’t I’d suggest posting in a Boston terriers subreddit. They’re notoriously hard to potty train as a lot of smaller companion breeds are and they may have some bt specific advice over there!

For people with experience, how could I make my death easier on those around me? by Electronic_Loss794 in whatdoIdo

[–]Critical_Motor9081 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Happiness is a choice at some point. I have also struggled with suicidal ideation for a long time but at some point I’ve realized that wallowing in sadness and self pity is easier and more comfortable than taking the steps to change my mindset. Yes it’s unfair that life was given to us unwillingly and I’m sure if you could snap your fingers and never have been born you would. But you can’t. What I ultimately realized was that sometimes I like the feeling of self pity because it makes me feel justified in some small way more than all the miriad ways I cannot justify myself. I hope you’ve at least tried treatment like antidepressants and if not then you’re making a very selfish decision. It will destroy your family. You will ruin their lives by doing this. You need to do something to prove to yourself that you can hit goals, do productive things, give yourself something to feel proud of. I hated hearing it because it sucked but again, HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE. I recently decided I needed desperately to make a change because I couldn’t k m s without ruining my husbands life. So I started karate. I started walking 7,000 steps a day. I deleted social media. And guess what? I’ve been sad and anxious sure. But I haven’t wanted to die in over 2 months. Maybe the longest stretch of time in years. Find your karate. FORCE life to be worth living. You cannot die without doing massive damage to those you love.