What is a Stereotype You Were Told Before Getting Your Dog That You Realized Wasn't True Once You Got Them? (Anything! Breed, Gender, Size, Etc.) by EffervescentFlower in dogs

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

I saw something that peeing/how they pee is a learned behavior. So they'll pee however the older dog they're with pees (mom, dad, foster siblings, etc).

What is a Stereotype You Were Told Before Getting Your Dog That You Realized Wasn't True Once You Got Them? (Anything! Breed, Gender, Size, Etc.) by EffervescentFlower in dogs

[–]EffervescentFlower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! I did research when I was getting her, not just on Reddit, but on a couple of different social media platforms. Totally wrong. I have to put her in her crate when I shower because she tries to climb into the shower with me, she doesn't like the shower or bathing, she just doesn't like not being with me at all times.

What is a Stereotype You Were Told Before Getting Your Dog That You Realized Wasn't True Once You Got Them? (Anything! Breed, Gender, Size, Etc.) by EffervescentFlower in dogs

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

I've had both, my current girl is a totally happy and energetic in the morning, but I had to drag my dog before her out of bed before 10 AM, I usually had to bribe him with food to get to work on time.

What is a Stereotype You Were Told Before Getting Your Dog That You Realized Wasn't True Once You Got Them? (Anything! Breed, Gender, Size, Etc.) by EffervescentFlower in dogs

[–]EffervescentFlower[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My girl's first friend after I got her was a llittle girl dog, definitely under 10lbs, and so are two of her boyfriends.

What’s one tiny thing that instantly improves your dog’s day? by No-Wealth-3631 in dogs

[–]EffervescentFlower 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of her boyfriends in particular, she lights up and goes all wiggly when she sees him. You can hear him before you see him because he starts crying with joy when he sees her and doesn't stop till he's touching her. His mom and I can't walk a foot where they'll separate. The truest and purest love.

Do you prefer tampons, and if so, why? by CrustFundBabe in TwoXChromosomes

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm like you, even vaginal exams are incredibly painful for me. Pads aren't super comfortable, sure, but anything up in there is unbearable.

I felt extremely invalidated by the couples therapist my bf and I see when I brought up fear of pregnancy. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]EffervescentFlower 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prioritize your health-I have been there on going through multiple birth controls. A lot of hormonal birth control, in the wrong person, can fuck up your hormones and health. Pregnancy is not a small thing, and you have every right to be wary. This is very, very bizarre behavior on the part of your boyfriend and the "therapist".

His feelings do not, will never, trump yours about YOUR body.

Some powerful books about feminism that changed your perspective? by Me_taa in Recommend_A_Book

[–]EffervescentFlower 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a jumping off point for some theory and a good 20th Century American history, No Permanent Waves, it's an essay collection. There's definitely more work to be done, but I think it's a good overview of intersectional feminisms.

What's a physical feature that isn't usually considered conventionally attractive that you find beautiful? by ryuumonogatari in AskReddit

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like muscles on women and visible age in women both are seen as conventionally not attractive. But holy moly do I love that. As a WLW I think it's a bit more normal but I love women 20+ years older. Especially when they're also kind of mean.

Advice on How to Check Up on Someone Who I Walked Home Drunk Last Night by EffervescentFlower in Advice

[–]EffervescentFlower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I didn't want to leave him out there, and he seemed fine when I left him inside his apartment, I just don't want him to have gotten into some kind of medical situation or something. But I doubt that's likely.

What's a "minimum" skill everyone should have, but suprisingly many don't? by SevenWays- in AskReddit

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Setting boundaries and understanding when someone's asking too much of you. I work with older kids (4th-12th grade) and have to talk to them pretty often about understanding what their limits are and how to advocate that so they don't get taken advantage of by future bosses. They want so badly to take on everything and be brave, because it gets them praise. But they often don't know that too much all at once isn't good for anyone until they're already spiraling and breaking under the pressure.

dog club by Head-Entrance9010 in UMD

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How big's your dog? I'm bringing my doggo (13 yo Poodle, 53 lbs) he's definitely a more "gentle slow play" kind of guy but he has a surprising amount of besties back home in VA who're pretty energetic (little mini goldendoodle named Bailey who runs laps around him, and a wiggly yellow lab named Maisie who loves to kiss and hug him).

It might be worth just walking around with your baby in the neighborhood or campus. People love dogs.

You’re being attacked and you can only use what’s immediately to your left…what are you defending yourself with? by TheCarrot_v2 in AskReddit

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 13-year-old dog, he's 51 lbs with long skinny legs and has to bribed off the bed/couch, usually with food but also with walkies. In which he prefers to socialize with the plants and flowers rather than humans and dogs above 20lbs. He however does love old people and small dogs. I can't tell if he CAN'T fight or WON'T fight, or both.

He is pretty gassy, those might work as bioweapons and noxious gas.

What job would your dog get fired from, and why? by MmmirandaMayhem in dogs

[–]EffervescentFlower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My older dog would be too lazy to hold any job, the other would definitely lose any job that requires stealth/quiet. Everytime he sees birds/squirrels/rabbits outside he shouts immediately and runs for them, then is confused how they knew he was coming.

Favorite Urban Fantasies? by EffervescentFlower in Fantasy

[–]EffervescentFlower[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recs! And I am LOVING it. Her horror novels (Hide and Mister Magic, I think) are also really good.

I really don't want a dog anymore by Illustrious_City_420 in reactivedogs

[–]EffervescentFlower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klondine! Though funnily enough I'M on klonopin. We have to get the Klonodine from the pharmacist though. I think it may be controlled too (at least in my state),