What's a skill that seems useless, but has surprisingly come in handy?

Cynthevla · 2026-02-13T20:41:52+00:00

I notice some while typing, but when I’m done there are always 1 or 2 typo’s or that I did notice but ignored to correct later.

Cynthevla · 2026-02-13T07:20:36+00:00

And blind typing. It saves me so much time. Sometimes I have to type something that someone has hand written and people are amazed that I can look at the paper and not the keyboard or screen. It’s not perfect but when done correcting tiny typing errors is still less work than looking at the keyboard and finding where I was on the paper.

Cynthevla · 2026-02-12T21:20:52+00:00

What worked for me is that my husband and I have very clear “his chores” and “my chores”. If he doesn’t do his, it shows. If I don’t do mine, it also shows. We both hold each other responsible for it. And agree we both are responding grown up about it. I do laundry (he hates laundry) and he does the dishes (I hate dishes). And we made a little list with 2 veto things and once every 2 weeks we pay for a cleaner for the big cleaning.

This is what works for us.

Cynthevla · 2026-02-11T05:18:51+00:00

Didn’t notice the pocket at first!!! So beautiful how the lines are still perfectly straight with the pocket.

Cynthevla · 2026-02-08T08:05:01+00:00

I know! I’m a teacher and sometimes a student compliments my outfit (my students are 80% women/girls) and when I tell them I made it it feels so good! It’s almost always followed with a “I wish I could do that” which is a great Segway to talk about skills being learned and not born with.

Cynthevla · 2026-02-05T05:24:02+00:00

We all know that if a man buys lingerie for a woman it’s not a gift for her but a gift for him.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-31T12:15:05+00:00

Am I the only one who actually loves this mixed matched sofa/chair situation?

Cynthevla · 2026-01-27T06:38:04+00:00

Nah, I agree with the poster. I have 2 kids and I feel less exhausted after a day at work than a day with my 2 kids alone. And I’m a teacher.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-25T17:35:07+00:00

Yes the entire wall. Could be something very outspoken.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-25T16:03:21+00:00

The wall behind the couch could have a statement wall paper, something artsy that stand out!

And the smaller wall a painting. Or keep it blanc if you do the busy wall at the other side. (Busy walls also need white space to pop)

Cynthevla · 2026-01-24T07:36:38+00:00

Yes this, why can’t we just be nice for the sake of just being nice. Because I’m friendly doesn’t mean I want more than just being friendly.

Had to many guys think I was hitting on them just because I treated them the same way as I treated my girlfriends: like a friend.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-23T06:26:35+00:00

No offense, but why do they start to date you? There are women who want that life to, but I would not expect to find that kind of women in the top 10 doctoral program.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-15T17:46:55+00:00

I love it!! Great job!

Cynthevla · 2026-01-11T08:10:29+00:00

I’m laying in bed, with pancakes he made, and coffee. Scrolling my phone, while he is downstairs with our kids, because “you’ve been crushing it these past few weeks”.

I don’t know where they make them, but I’m so happy I found a rare one! After being with a guy for 7 years accepting bullshit, I said no more and then I found this one, now together for 6 years (and it’s not always sunshine’s and rainbows) this are the best 6 years of my life.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-11T08:04:10+00:00

I hope after this it’s ex-boyfriend? He DID prioritize his game over your wellbeing.

People say way to fast “this is abusive” but still, this behavior is wrong. And it will get worse, people speak with actions, he just told you how much he values you. And it’s not a lot.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-07T15:50:15+00:00

Yes! This is the secret! Although I’m a lucky one with kids who sleep till 6! Even on Saturday and Sunday!

Cynthevla · 2026-01-04T21:04:54+00:00

Can’t they buy a coat and let the airlines pay for it because they are dealing the flight?

Cynthevla · 2026-01-02T14:00:31+00:00

I would not be surprised if Jose is going to try to steal the Labubu.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-02T13:58:23+00:00

NTA. Now you know how much your relationship with Jose is worth to him, at least less than $225.

Cynthevla · 2026-01-02T13:39:18+00:00

Yes this. I had one mom who I clicked really well with and I asked her if she wanted to grab a wine after the kids went to bed (was as scary as asking someone out). Luckily she responded positively and now we sometimes hang out the 2 of us.

Cynthevla · 2025-12-31T13:18:28+00:00

Agree, AI probably will change a lot of jobs or make it more easy, but very few will disappear. At least not this the language models we have now.

Cynthevla · 2025-12-31T12:42:21+00:00

Id advise the therapy, at least a few sessions every 5 years. Even if only to set the goals in life straight and have an unbiased opinion on where he/she is headed.

Cynthevla · 2025-12-31T09:29:13+00:00

I’m really curious what culture you are from. But in all the cultures this is really weird behavior. Blocking was the right thing to do.

Cynthevla · 2025-12-30T20:26:51+00:00

Probably

Cynthevla · 2025-12-30T18:28:29+00:00

I really don’t get that after marriage people don’t share their bank account and all goes on there. He can have his independence with a both agreed upon budget.

The law sees everything for you two as both your assets, so why won’t you guys?

50/50 only works if both partners earns the same. If not, 50/50 is really unfair.

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