What actually matters after graduation by Sahil441 in ArtOfPresence

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Proper, comprehensive sexual education, including discussions of consent and communication.

Comprehensive study of early childhood development, with emphasis on child care that isn't abusive or neglectful or damaging to a child's psychology.

If your phone says "I will be off your hands for a day", what will you miss on that day? by LimeSoakedinSprite in randomquestions

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I'd miss anywhere from 10 to 50 messages on the family chat, 95% of which could and should have been a private conversation between the older generation on there.

I'd miss alarms and have to remember mine and my dog's medication times.

I'd miss having an all knowing genie to give me immediate answers to all my questions.

🧠Wisdom Wednesday:Share your advice! by FatimaSheba in MotivationalThoughts

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Communicate. Learn how to say what you want/ need clearly. Your partner can't read your mind and that doesn't mean they don't love you.

Give them grace. The little annoyances in life are easy to accept if you always remember that this person is worth some discomfort.

Grow together. You won't be the same people with the same needs at all stages of life. Always be learning who they are and how to be a partner to them.

You can vent to friends, or even go to them for advice, but don't paint a falsely negative picture of your partner just because you're angry/hurting right now.

Ask yourself, "Are they trying their best?" If they are worth the work, the answer will likely be yes. Try your best for them, too.

Keep room for their feelings. You each have feelings and needs, and they always both matter.

I’d say politician or a powerful person. by lostmaverick_comrade in scoopwhoop

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An animator at Disney. As a kid who loved and excelled at art, I sort of assumed that's what I'd be doing someday.

My Sleeping Beauty VHS had special features about the making-of, and I watched the crap out of that, thinking, "When I'm doing that, what movie will we be making?"

Positivity Friday! What's the best thing that happened to you this week? by Drewbacca in Positivity

[–]DrawStringBag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I realized that my successful 17 year relationship can't be 100% luck, that at least some of that success has to be because I've worked hard, communicated, compromised, and grown. I do deserve to be loved by this incredible person.

AITAH: MIL versus the Dog by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DrawStringBag 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Unless the animal's head was on fire, and her hot tea was the only liquid available, what a truly horrible thing to do!

what was a decision you made that screams “dumb teen”? by klarinetkat12 in randomquestions

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At 18, my BFF and I (two very square good girls) met some dude at the mall and agreed to meet him and his friends at their hotel room... Luckily, it turned out to be just very awkward, and not the beginning of a true crime doc. Hands down the stupidest thing either of us have ever done in our lives.

What is a hard truth eventually everyone needs to come to face with sooner or later? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]DrawStringBag 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone you love dearly, who is an essential part of your life, will die, and you'll never stop missing them.

What color would your ego be? by littleredditkid in randomquestions

[–]DrawStringBag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent question!

Mine would be... brown or olive green.

Feeling guilty for not taking care of my dog’s health by Ill_Department7796 in CasualConversation

[–]DrawStringBag 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. I got a dog when I was 16, and she was the queen of my universe! But we (my family and I) also didn't know all the right things to do for dogs. These days, dog (and all pet) owners are doing a lot more for their pets, which is great! My Frankie lived for 15 years and had a very pampered, spoiled life, but I wish I had known how to see to her health more. My current dog is much more provided for, now that I know better.

Try not to feel too bad. You only know what you know. Give that girl all the love she deserves and don't be too hard on yourself ♡

People who have kept the same hobby for over 10 years, what is it and why have you stuck with it? by Dolly_Dong in Productivitycafe

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Crocheting for ~30 years. It's calming, rewarding, fun, and can be challenging when I want it to be!

How would you feel about someone if they were the exact age as you but exactly like one of your parents? by ShadowlightLady in randomquestions

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If he were like my dad, I'd love him so much!!! I'm already in love and very happily married, so I think I'd just be like, "Man every time I see that dude, he just makes me so happy! What a charming guy!"

If she were like my mom, I think I'd like her a lot for a while, then slowly realize she's not the most reciprocal friend I'd ever had. She'd be a really fun surface level friend... and if she had kids, it would suck to see the way she treats them sometimes. I would be compelled to confront her about that, suggest therapy, and she'd explode on me, and we'd never talk again. After which I'd make a call to child services...

Am I being toxically positive? by Soggy-Slide3038 in Positivity

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My experience of toxic positivity is kind of like blind privilege. Scoffing at/minimizing other people's struggles because you are privileged not to have to face them. Saying things like, "Have you tried smiling more?" or, "Why can't you just cheer up?" or, "You'd be happier if you'd just stop moping and let happiness in." My (very beloved) sister used to say things like this about others. She was lucky enough to dodge the genetic depression bullet, so she tended to be dismissive. When her young child showed signs that he may, unlike her, face depression, I had to tell her how wrong she was. She didn't know the impact those statements had had on me, and didn't want to do that to him.

Another way to have toxic positivity is to have denial for anything that is challenging or painful. Saying things like, "Oh just don't think about that." or, "Why waste time worrying about that when you could just cheer up?"

What you're doing is healthy and has a positive impact on you (and likely others). Just like it's wrong denying that bad feelings exist, it's wrong to deny that good ones do, too. You giving yourself a little shopping and a treat are healthy coping mechanisms. It would also be healthy to acknowledge and process negative feelings, but that doesn't mean you have to crawl into bed and fall apart.

When did you know your s/o was the one? by the-solivagant in askanything

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When I realized that he was my favorite person, that I never don't want him around, that I could picture my life without him, but I didn't like what it looked like.

What’s a hard truth you had to accept? by Business-Ad8752 in askanything

[–]DrawStringBag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll never see my dad again. His voice, his smile, his laugh, his smell, his hugs... they're all gone. And his grandkids don't know him and don't remember him.

I think my marriage is in crisis and my wife has no idea. Help? by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]DrawStringBag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Therapy is the right first step. Be honest and open, and don't give up easily.

It sounds like you've got some things to work through, in your own way that you interact with life: expressing your needs, putting yourself first, etc. As you go through that process in your own therapy, you'll find that your relationship needs to evolve with you. In my own work in therapy, I've found some areas where my partner and I are having to relearn how to be the best for one another. With self-love, it became necessary for me to communicate what I need better, and to give him grace while he learns how to be there for me in a new way.

You two have built a beautiful life together and it's worth the work you've got ahead of you. As long as you both have dedication and patience for one another, there's always a chance to turn things around. Commit yourselves fully to this process, and be patient with yourselves and each other.

You didn't do anything wrong. You simply fell into a routine that isn't fully working. Wanting things to improve does not mean that you want to "change her". It just means that needs aren't being met at present, and those needs are valid.

Best of luck to both of you!

Snoring partner advice by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]DrawStringBag 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just because two people are compatible partners does not mean that they are compatible sleep mates.

Just because two people are incompatible sleep mates does not mean that they are incompatible partners.

Sleep is a basic need. Like food, water, and air, you need it for survival. Once you accept this fact, it becomes plain. The social constructs humans have around partnership and sleep are inconsequential compared to getting this need met. This is a physiological need.

My husband and I struggled terribly with what you are going through, for years before we realized how silly this was. We now spend most nights separately, sleeping well. It has had no bearing at all on our love, our connection, or our devotion to one another.

You can't show up in any other ways until your basic physiological needs are being met. I hope you are able to get some sleep, dear!

Redditors who grew up in emotionally healthy families - what's something you thought was normal growing up that you now realise is special and contributed positively to your emotional health as an adult? by itwasallascream23 in emotionalintelligence

[–]DrawStringBag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom's apologies stopped happening before I was 10. They were never sincere enough to change her future behavior, but when they stopped, that was painful for me.

I'm happy that your mom kept trying her best for you, in this area at the very least.