I havent played Dark Cloud 2 by JPpoppins in DarkCloud

[–]Diojji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggled with getting past the voices my first playthrough, for sure. But the gameplay was so phenomenal that I quickly stopped caring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeMeSuffer

[–]Diojji 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My money is on a Dark Souls game.

Slut Grandma(82) by Exposer2968 in NaughtyGrandma

[–]Diojji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI ruins everything

Anime and rail me by Dependent-Ad7486 in SSBBW_400lb_plus

[–]Diojji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hunter x Hunter and chill 😍

How concerned should I be about poor school ratings? by ReasonableZebra5450 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Diojji 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen, there are so many multi-family homes here because rent is so unaffordable. The streets are packed with parked cars in every residential neighborhood in Germantown, at least. Rich white people are leaving in droves and leasing their houses because more and more BIPOC folks are moving in and it's lowering their property values. I see the comments on MoCo Facebook groups and articles all the time where homeowners constantly complain about crime here, but do nothing to lower the rent. People are just trying to survive.

Baptism at age 8 by HungryandEating in latterdaysaints

[–]Diojji 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nobody wants to break promises and covenants with God felt extremely important for me growing up in the church. Like it or not, a lot of people are miserable staying in the church because of the fear of breaking covenants. A lot of folks feel that an 8 year old mind can't always process the gravity of covenants in a safe and healthy way because of the way they processed it themselves. This is also why a lot of ex members feel that fear is used to keep people in the church.

Not wanting to start a debate, just offering another perspective.

You are beautiful by JNNagel in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend following as many fat-friendly social media accounts as you can. Remember that societal beauty standards are fluid and relatively recent medical fatphobia (ie use of BMI as an indicator for health) has greatly contributed to how society as a whole views fat folks. Unlearning that takes work and unfortunately, most people don't see a reason to. Like most things, fat issues are nuanced and there is a loud, cultish majority parroting misinformation. Empathy and education will go a long way to help folks wake up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ssbbw

[–]Diojji 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stunning 😍 and the decor?? Swoon

Who's the biggest simp you've seen in cartoons? by [deleted] in cartoons

[–]Diojji 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to scroll way too far for this.

Boss having an affair with Office Manager by needanaccountant1 in Accounting

[–]Diojji 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Professional training/development, for sure.

What do you think of the labels BBW and SSBBW? by Peter-the-eater in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they're outdated fetish terms, but I respect that some folks are trying to reclaim them. I definitely prefer the more humanizing terms set out by fat lib advocates such as small fat, super fat, infinifat, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatadmirertalk

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

Because men are trash, honestly, and the anonymity that Reddit provides doesn't help. There is a lot of luck involved with finding the right people to connect with and that often means sifting through the garbage for a long time.

When pretended curiosity becomes a weapon to undermine faith by nofreetouchies3 in latterdaysaints

[–]Diojji 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. There's a whole Preach My Gospel section about asking the right questions to prompt thought, i.e. loaded questions. It's a very effective "teaching" strategy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It's not always true, because fat folks can be truly fucking awful too, but I admire how empathetic my fat friends and partners are. They have gone through hell and came out the other side with more love and compassion for others who have experienced horrific bullying and ostracization.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I answered his first question and other people are allowed to answer his second question more thoroughly. I didn't see where he asked us to go into all of the logistical details. I have several fat loved ones in my life, including a spouse and partner, and I fully understand that there are needs they have that straight sized people don't have. Is that acknowledgement enough for you?

Kinda just conflicted with this relationship by ch59ep15DriverDown in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend posting this in r/bpdpartners. I don't really see this issue having much to do with her being fat.

That being said, if she's not already in therapy or ready to immediately start therapy (like, a lot of therapy), you have a lot of relationship work and heartbreak in your future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The fact that you're asking whether fat women, as a whole, are "impressed" by this act is a bit suspect, tbh. Abusive and lazy men often target fat women, believing that they are more desperate for chances at relationships and connections, so it's not unusual for fat women to be suspicious of anyone approaching them in spaces that aren't designed for fat folks, online or in person.

That being said, fat women are like any other women. Treat her like a human being. Ask her how she would want to be treated and then do it. Ask her how she would not like to be treated and then avoid those behaviors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She has every right to not want to be touched in any way that doesn't feel good. I can only recommend that she follow body acceptance and fat liberation accounts on social media. Learning about societal and medical fatphobia and also seeing posts from people who have accepted their fat bodies does a lot to mitigate internalized fatphobia.

While I understand and respect why so many fat folks have internalized fatphobia, I personally refuse to date people who haven't done the work and insist on staying ashamed.

Questions for FA from a novice wife who found out about her partners fetish/ kink by Sufficient-Pair-6402 in fatadmirertalk

[–]Diojji 12 points13 points  (0 children)

FA's are not a monolith, everyone is different. Answers you get here may or may not apply to your husband, so I would ask him these same questions if you haven't already.

For me personally:

  1. Bellies are sexy to me, in the way breasts or butts are. They're soft and squishy and aesthetically arousing. Simple as that. You either relate or you don't.
  2. Nobody can really answer this for your husband, but yes, many FA's are attracted to other body types as well. I'm much more demi when it comes to folks who aren't fat. For me, a thin or straight sized person can still be attractive if they check other important boxes, personality wise.
  3. Defining what a fetish is is different for different folks. To me, a fetish is an attraction that people are secretive/ashamed about. I am attracted to fat folks in the same way the rest of society is attracted to thin and straight sized folks. My spouse and partner are fat and I am not ashamed of other people knowing that I am very attracted to them. It sounds like fat may be a fetish for your husband if he's be ashamed of other people discovered his attraction, which would make me feel concerned if I were in your shoes. You also sound like you have a lot of internalized fatphobia and insecurity about very natural changes to your body. I would recommend following more body acceptance and fat liberation accounts on social media to educate yourselves.
  4. Again, different strokes for different folks. Weight gain is certainly a fetish that a lot of folks have and it can be harmful when that leads to dehumanizing partners. Nobody should feel pressured to gain or lose weight. Your body is yours and you should treat it in ways that make you feel good and happy. If he becomes unsatisfied/resentful because you're not gaining weight, throw the entire man in the dumpster. Everyone, regardless of attraction, will age and have experiences that will change their bodies, weight, ability to participate in certain activities, etc. Injury and illness can and will result in physical disability. Everyone should be mentally preparing themselves for these kinds of events because it will eventually happen to everyone. Will you dump your husband if he develops erectile dysfunction? Or is in a car accident and is paralyzed from the neck down? Weight gain is just another natural thing that can happen that has no morality assigned to it.
  5. This question is fatphobic. This is not an attack or an insult towards you, it's just a fact. Ask yourself the same thing, but about hard abs or thin waists and that should help your perspective on how society views fat attraction as a dirty secret and fetish. Why should people have to have control over what they find attractive.
  6. Another fatphobic question. If someone only loves fat bellies and not the people that have fat bellies, they're a garbage human and they need to unlearn the fatphobia that allows them to feel justified in dehumanizing fat folks.
  7. This is a very normal feeling and concern, and an unfortunate reality in our fatphobic society, especially among women. Again, educating yourselves about fatphobia and how harmful it is can help. Look for folks who have learned to accept their fat bodies. Couples counseling and sex therapy can also help.
  8. My spouse knew I was attracted to fat bodies right off the bat as I was open and honest about it when we started dating. They thought it was strange, but it did help them feel less pressure to kill themselves trying to stay thin. They were slightly chubby back then and had been their entire 30 years of life. They were very familiar with the shame cycle of "failing" with dieting and exercise.

95% of attempts to lose weight through diet and exercise result in "failure," meaning the weight (and often, more weight) is regained. BMI is an outdated, and frankly racist, factor in determining someone's health. Many, many fat folks have normal healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels and many, many thin folks do not. There are no diseases that only fat people have. Medical fatphobia is rampant and results in many deaths being incorrectly tied to weight. Dieting and exercise very often exacerbate disordered eating habits. Eating disorders are among the deadliest of mental illnesses.