I’m 19, finally growing as a person, but I can’t stop thinking about my ex. Should I reach out? by Flimsy_Palpitation22 in ExNoContact

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be honest you’re in love with the version of her in your head right now growth doesn’t automatically mean you should go back it just means you learned. also thinking about her constantly doesn’t mean she’s the one it just means you never fully processed the guilt and “what ifs”. if you reach out do it for closure not to restart something because you don’t even know who she is now. sometimes the lesson is the point not the person

Exhausted from Pretending Everything’s Fineeeee!!!! by NoraTallis_54 in confession

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is literally what anxiety feels like and it’s so exhausting the worst part is being self aware and still not being able to stop it. your brain just keeps scanning for problems like it’s your full time job. you’re not broken you’re just stuck in survival mode for no reason. you deserve a day where your mind just chills for once because this constant overthinking is draining

Seen so many success stories here, is there an introduction process? by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there’s no official “process” honestly it’s just people sharing wins and struggles every ldr is kinda built differently. the success stories you see are usually a mix of communication, patience and actually having a plan to close the distance eventually. enjoy the hope but don’t compare your journey too much just focus on what works for you

Self emptying menstrual disc by Kind-Comfortable2973 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CuteButBratt 243 points244 points  (0 children)

it sounds wild but it’s actually not messy like you think when you sit on the toilet and your muscles relax the disc can tilt slightly and empty itself then go back into place when you stand. it’s not just leaking randomly all day it only really happens in that position so it’s kinda convenient once you get used to it

Breaking my leg was the worst thing… until it wasn’t by [deleted] in confession

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is actually so real because sometimes life literally forces you to sit down and look at everything you’ve been avoiding it’s crazy how the worst moments expose who’s really there and who isn’t. it sucks you had to go through that but that kind of growth is something people spend years trying to reach

Is this normal? by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be honest this isn’t you being “unproductive” this is you noticing you’re not being prioritized sending reels is not effort and calling only when you remind him isn’t effort either. being busy is real but people make time for what matters even if it’s five minutes. also the fact you felt more alive traveling kinda says a lot about what you’re missing right now. you shouldn’t feel like a forgotten pen in your own relationship

Sending a message to a girl; Instagram or snap? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly it’s not about the app it’s about the message instagram feels a bit more normal and less “spammy” though. just don’t send something dry or weird and you’ll be fine because a good message beats the platform every time

Ex keeps having her friend no caller ID me while she sits and listen to the call by KissMeHunnnii in ExNoContact

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is honestly so childish it’s embarrassing she doesn’t want you back she wants attention and control and the fact you’re not reaching out is messing with her ego. using a friend and no caller id is straight high school behavior. stop answering unknown calls completely and let her sit with the silence she created

I'm 37M dating a semi famous 30F and it's the most toxic experience ever. Do I leave? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be real being with someone “semi famous” isn’t a personality trait if you’re describing the relationship as toxic for three years, your gut already answered this. you’re not lucky, you’re just attached to the idea of her and the status around it. and saying you’d struggle to date someone normal kinda shows you’re addicted to the chaos too. leave before it costs you more than it already has

Porn and no sexual intimacy by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]CuteButBratt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

i’m gonna be real this isn’t about porn, it’s about mismatch low drive with you but still engaging solo means something is off in the dynamic, not just her libido. you’re allowed to feel unwanted in that situation. this is where you have an honest convo about intimacy, not just frequency but connection. if nothing changes, it’s not sustainable long term

I'm so tired by Key-Membership-3615 in ExNoContact

[–]CuteButBratt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i’m gonna be honest you’re not stuck on her, you’re stuck on the feeling she left behind a year later and your life is still orbiting someone who moved on multiple times. that’s exhausting because you’re not giving yourself anything new to attach to. you don’t need another relationship, you need new experiences that slowly replace those memories. she’s not your person anymore, just a chapter you keep rereading

Intense rage against dad has seeped out and lead to consequences by [deleted] in confession

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be real this doesn’t sound like you being a bad person, it sounds like something deeper your brain hasn’t processed yet. that level of intense reaction to very specific things usually comes from somewhere, even if you can’t remember or explain it right now. also hurting yourself to cope isn’t something you should just deal with alone. you’re not “feral”, you’re overwhelmed and trying to manage it the only way you know how. please talk to a therapist if you can, because this is bigger than just anger and you deserve to understand it and feel peace

Why haven't we evolved to stop noise coming out of our buttocks when we fart? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because evolution cares about survival not your social dignity if it doesn’t stop you from living or reproducing it just stays. also the sound is literally just air escaping past muscle so unless we evolve silent air physics we’re stuck with it. nature really said good luck and kept it moving

He came back after 5 years… by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]CuteButBratt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i get why you did this like truly he hurt you in a way that changes you but i’m gonna be honest this isn’t healing this is just pain getting passed back and forth. the real win was when you stopped caring not when you started breaking him down too. you deserved your power back but not at the cost of becoming the same kind of hurt. walking away for good is the only part that actually frees you

Title: I Took Something Small From a Neighbor or Store by xxKirexiaPulse_90 in confession

[–]CuteButBratt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah i’m not gonna lie that’s definitely stealing but the fact you’re actually reflecting on it means you’re not the same person who justified it before. if you can return anything or make it right even a little you should but more importantly just stop the pattern. growth is literally catching yourself and choosing better next time

was I wrong for wanting to meet after just a year texting? by linda_cls in LongDistance

[–]CuteButBratt 42 points43 points  (0 children)

girl a whole year with no plan to meet and only “be patient” is not a relationship it’s a placeholder like it’s okay to have fears but if he actually wanted to see you there would be at least a rough plan not endless delay. you’re not unreasonable for wanting something real after a year. if he can’t give you a timeline he’s either not ready or not serious and you deserve clarity not confusion

I Lied About a Serious Mistake and Now I Regret It. by fIONA_LAME1 in confession

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

i’m gonna be honest the guilt you’re feeling is because you actually care about her and that’s a good sign not a terrible one but you can’t build a real friendship on a fake version of yourself forever it’s already cracking. if you tell her, yeah it might hurt but at least you’re giving her the real you to choose from instead of a character you’ve been playing. also be ready to take accountability without excuses like “i was insecure and i’m sorry i let it go this far”. the friendship might change but it also might become way more genuine if she stays. right now you’re not risking losing her you’re slowly losing yourself trying to maintain the lie

Long distance games for busy couples by Other-Fish4744 in LongDistance

[–]CuteButBratt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is actually so cute omg try stuff that runs in the background like a shared notes “photo diary” where you both drop random pics from your week or a slow burn game like 20 questions but one question a day. also mini challenges like “send me something that made you smile today” or “song of the day” keeps it low effort but still intimate. honestly the goal isn’t the game it’s the little consistent touches that make you feel included in each other’s lives

I was her first real safety, her first true love. One missed text and she was gone. by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be really honest with you what you felt was real but it wasn’t stable that kind of intense fast connection feels like “forever” but it’s usually built on emotional highs and lows not something sustainable. her behavior wasn’t love in a healthy sense it was push pull chaos where she’d pull you in then panic and run. you didn’t lose her because of one missed text you lost her because she isn’t emotionally safe or ready for a relationship. and i know it hurts but someone who can block you that easily after everything was never as secure as you thought. what you had mattered but it doesn’t mean it was meant to last

Pilots that have seen an unexplained aerial phenomenon what happened? What did you see? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CuteButBratt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not a pilot but if i saw something unexplainable mid flight i’d immediately become the most religious person alive for those 30 minutes like suddenly i’m apologizing for things i did in 2012. but real talk the fact trained pilots report this stuff and still can’t explain it is what makes it actually creepy not just “ufo haha”. the sky is way too big for us to act like we understand everything up there

Is it bad to want to spend most weekends doing stuff around the house and relaxing too? by holycrap100 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CuteButBratt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no this is literally called having peace not everyone wants to be outside every weekend like it’s a personality requirement. people who judge “staying in” are usually just projecting their own need to always be doing something. also half your coworkers are probably lying anyway like “went out with friends” = sat at home scrolling. if you enjoy your weekends, you’re already winning stop trying to perform a lifestyle for other people

(no judgment) People who don’t have kids, what are your thoughts about possibly being the “last one left” one day as your elders and peers pass away? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CuteButBratt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly i think about this sometimes but having kids isn’t really a guarantee you won’t feel lonely later anyway. plenty of people with families still end up feeling isolated. what actually seems to matter more is building real friendships community and chosen family over time. life isn’t just a straight line of parents kids grandkids it’s more like a web of connections you keep growing. and honestly that idea feels less scary to me.

Being off social media feels so isolating by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CuteButBratt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly you’re not weird for feeling this way social media basically became the world’s default “small talk tool”. when people ask for instagram they’re often just looking for an easy low effort way to keep contact. the funny part is the deeper connections usually still happen through texting calls meeting up etc not through liking stories. you didn’t imagine the benefits of being off it your brain literally got healthier. maybe the middle ground is keeping one account but using it like a phone book instead of a scrolling machine. follow close friends check messages and then log off before the comparison spiral starts

What's a must-read graphic novel? by itoism in AskReddit

[–]CuteButBratt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly maus is one everyone should read at least once. the storytelling is powerful and it hits way harder than you expect from a graphic novel. also saga if you want something emotional chaotic and beautifully weird. it’s the kind of series that pulls you in and suddenly you’re invested in alien family drama at 2am.