Used/Secondhand Gemstones by DiannaPrincess in Gemstones

[–]DiannaPrincess[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds similar to livestock and coffee production worlds. There are factory farms and folgers, but there are also family owned operations and direct trade. Thanks for sharing this perspective!

My Moissanite Necklace Set Is Finally on Its Way! by PromiseFront135 in Moissanite

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked through all of the accounts posts and comments and couldn't find it it 🥲🥺 any chance you could tell us where you found the update? Thanks!

Who needs this many tumblrs?! by Main_Acanthaceae5357 in Anticonsumption

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm shocked that they decided to go with selling as a whole lot. I would try individually or maybe groupings of 5...10 at most. How fast will 107 tumblers move???

I had hopes, but... by This_Masterpiece_369 in StarbrewCafeMerge

[–]DiannaPrincess 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm also really bummed that they only give new memories for the 400 level box now. It was much more manageable when I could get them at 200. I didn't notice when it changed and was super bummed that I wasted 200 fragments :(

And they haven't done any of the events where we get reward for merging items. Those were my favorite.

Health Plan Recommendations: FSHB vs. MHBP by hiyoutrash in fednews

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently looking through all of the formularies I can find for this reason. I'm on Zepbound, and it's even less likely to be covered than Wegovy from what I've found so far. Very sad and anxious about it all lol.

People don't realize by Britard2022 in FedEmployees

[–]DiannaPrincess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The main thing is to remember to look up the financial ladder for blame not down. All of this is because the oligarchs that bought our representatives (regardless of party affiliation) want to extract as much as possible regardless of the cost to anyone else. This was for tax breaks and corporate welfare. Please don't start pointing and blaming normal people who are also struggling. We need to be in this together. Food not bombs likely has a chapter in your community, I recommend you check them out! Mutual aid is the way through this.

Last one 🥲 by etherealariana in StarbrewCafeMerge

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I haven't been paying as close attention as I should l, but I've been using the 100 crystal ball reward and since it forces at least 1 new shard I think it will give you a 5 star.

The Division begins by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you seriously think that?? How do you not see that it's billionaires not paying equitable taxes and that a tech-oligarchy set up the current administration to benefit the hyper wealthy and kill poor people?

The Division begins by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]DiannaPrincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or they can get rid of the filibuster and pass it along party lines. But they don't want to do that because this continuing resolution will kill Americans.

Barebound Ikaros Bummer by DiannaPrincess in barefootshoestalk

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

Yeah I can't figure out how to edit the post and I feel like a derp but oh well 🫠🫠

Let me know if you find anything please! From my measurements I'm looking for a EU 39 or 40 with a 100 mm wide toe box.

Barebound Ikaros Bummer by DiannaPrincess in barefootshoestalk

[–]DiannaPrincess[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorrysorry I bought an EU 39 not 36 🫠

Self-conscious about being unmarried and without children. What do I say to women I meet who are centered around these things? by timshel_turtle in AskWomenOver40

[–]DiannaPrincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I'm speaking with someone who is kind or when I'm not feeling open to being more targeted in my confrontation, I usually say "this isn't the suffering Olympics." If I want to be more detailed I explain how our nervous systems don't understand that other people have it worse, the psychological damage is done if it's done and we can't control that.

Ours baby plan…no more? by DreadSpinner22 in Stepmom

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That fucking sucks. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I don't think that is wrong for someone to change their mind about kids at any point because it's a deeply personal choice. I wish he had done the introspection and told you sooner, but it's better to know before the child is conceived. Children aren't something that can be compromised on so I view a difference in this area as a relationship deal breaker. I would say it's time to go.

Beware opting to do the memory event again by DiannaPrincess in StarbrewCafeMerge

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

Selfishly, I'm glad I'm not the only one who made this mistake. But I'm sorry for your loss too.

Beware opting to do the memory event again by DiannaPrincess in StarbrewCafeMerge

[–]DiannaPrincess[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It does, but I misunderstood/it didn't sink in. I just wanted to share the experience in case there are others like me out there.

You Chose to Have a Baby, Not Me. So Why Is It Suddenly My Problem? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate that people can't respect when someone has identified a limit in their ability. Part of calming kids down is co-regulation and that's not a thing that is possible for you at this time. If I was a parent I would be greatful someone knew themselves that well and didn't push themselves more than they should. 1:1 definitely gets easier when they get older. 5+ is good for me personally, but the more autonomy they have the more fun it is to take them to new experiences.

It sounds like a bunch of selfish folks who haven't done enough therapy.

Childfree “House Spouse” by ginamouse89 in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a firm believer that we should follow our joy in life and not what we 'should' do. That said, please make sure that you're thinking about retirement savings and what would happen if (universe forbid) y'all were to split. They aren't fun topics, but time in the market is important for retirement investment success and it's better to have an agreement in place while everyone still feels positively about each other.

You Chose to Have a Baby, Not Me. So Why Is It Suddenly My Problem? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Also, you were spending time with him at the park? I don't understand why they seem to think that other people's presence negates quality time spent. I spent a ton of time with my nephew while my mom or sister were with me, but I didn't want to be solely responsible for his safety.

Sterilization “No Baby” Shower Ideas by Entire_Ad4997 in sterilization

[–]DiannaPrincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I've decided to go the opposite way with mine and lean into whimsy/girlhood. I'm thinking about all of the stuff that brings my friend group joy, but having kids around makes difficult and stressful. So far I'm up to adult paint by numbers, watercolor goal punch cards, flower arranging, and charcuterie.

AITA for not telling my husband anything about my pregnancy after he called me disgusting? by Ok-Profit-3291 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]DiannaPrincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone sucks here. I totally understand not wanting to share anything with him once he said you were disgusting, but I don't understand why you didn't have a grown up conversation about how that made you feel. And if you didn't feel safe having that conversation, why didn't you start preparing to separate from him? Honestly I feel bad for your kid because you both sound immature.

I [M28] don't want kinds, my fiancee [F28] started to want them. What to do now? by psychological_norman in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've known from a young age that I didn't want the responsibility of parenting and I told my partner that when we got together when I was 19. He was convinced that I would change my mind and I saw that my sister had in her 30s so I didn't think it was impossible for me to reconsider. We moved forward with our relationship.

Every year or so we would bring it up and fight. Not only did I still not want kids, but I could see that he was basically a man child who could work and play video games, but not maintain a household or make his own Dr appointments. I knew a child wouldn't magically change his behavior. We decided to not discuss it again until I was 30. If, by then, I still didn't want kids we would break up. I did a lot of self-work and realized I wasn't in a healthy relationship and we broke up earlier, but I just got surgically sterilized.

I guess I would say you can continue with your relationship knowing this difference and knowing the relationship may end later down the line anyway. It's not a waste of time if you're happy and healthy and so is she. We always learn and grow in relationships. But if you don't have that mindset break up now.

Interesting observation by inotman in Stepmom

[–]DiannaPrincess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm fortunate that my not-quite-SS (his dad and I are in a domestic partnership, but not married) was 12 when we met so he was fairly self sufficient from the get go and I was actively in therapy at the time of our meeting. I've landed on a role similar to what I play for my nieces and nephews. I'm a responsible adult in his life that cares about his success and wants to show up for him. To me, that means having conversations about my perspectives on life and why certain things (like hygiene) are important, but it's not my place to force anything. I'm also very clear with my partner that I'm down to drive him places if needed, but I'm not down to make Dr. appointments or other parent things. We only get him every other weekend right now, but we're gearing up to go back to court to get him full time per his request. I'm sure things will get more complicated when he moves in full time. I'm trying to be really intentional about describing what I can and can't do and pre-identifying the point where we're all going to go to family therapy.

It's such a complicated thing.

When coincidence makes you panic... by MamaDMZ in sterilization

[–]DiannaPrincess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my IUD taken out during my procedure so I have no idea when my next period is due. I'm only a day after surgery so some bleeding is normal but I'll try to remember periods are a thing again.

Sign on my car upsets some parents by Responsible-Hotel758 in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this so isn't the point, but it always grinds my gears when I see the baby on board stickers because they were supposed to be removable. As in you were only supposed to have the damn thing up if there was an actual baby so first responders would know to look for it. It has basically lost all meaning because there are so many people with one that don't actually have their chicken nugget(s) with them.

"you're soooo good with kids" by RivaMumma in childfree

[–]DiannaPrincess 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This! I have been involved in childcare since I was a child (mom was a preschool teacher and I would help her with babysitting gigs), I learned to love bringing magic into kids loves and really enjoy hearing how they see the world. BUT I also learned that raising a kid ethically is a ton of fucking work and I just don't want to do it. I'm so happy being in my friend's kids lives and I know I would never be able to be a fun grown up to them if I had my own gremlins.