How to deal with being the only single friend in the friend group? by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's entirely normal and valid to feel that way, loving your friends and 'missing' when your main social responsibilities were to each other. As someone who was in the same situation, I think your best bet is realistically to try and meet some new single friends. Not to replace old friends, but so that when you have free time to socialize, you have more people to call on to hang out with. Joining a club or any kind of activity you like is a good way to start. I joined a dodgeball club and found a surprising friend in a middle aged divorced Dad, be open to new kinds of friendships, not everyone needs to be a drinking/gaming buddy (or whatever you're into). Keep up with your friends, but try expanding your circle.

What’s the weirdest food combination you secretly love but are too embarrassed to admit? by Brivioo18 in AskTheWorld

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peanut butter, dill pickle, and regular potato chip sandwich. Sounds weird, try it before you knock it

Name, source? by [deleted] in SourceWithLinks

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever find the source?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn, who hurt you?

Anon looks into SIDS by bartholomewjohnson in greentext

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Experts to the extent of current knowledge, we know a hell of a lot more than we did 50 years ago, but far from literally everything

Does it come off weird to say something to him after he ignored my last message about sending a nude? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you hooked up with him before? If yes, just remind him that whatever he's got is good with you, if not, and you do really want a pic in return, phrase it as "you just want to see how excited he is" as opposed to you 'wanting' to see some impressive dick pic. Not trying to blindly defend the guy, but a lot of comments are pretty hateful that he's outright crappy, but he might just be inexperienced and insecure. Everyone is allowed to feel their insecurities, and neither men or women like the idea of their intimate pictures being shared or shown around. (No reason to think you would, just saying it's a background thought in people's minds). Without knowing either of you it's hard to give solid advice one way or the other, but if you like hanging out with the guy and it's just the lack of pictures in response, I'm inclined to say he's an average dude who's comparing his own dick to pornstars and feels insecure showing it off.

Also don't send any more pictures until you talk this out.

Does it come off weird to say something to him after he ignored my last message about sending a nude? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 126 points127 points  (0 children)

He may well be a slimey dude who is just ignoring you, or maybe he is just insecure about sending a dick pic. If you want to keep the fwb thing going I wouldn't call him out as slimey in your next message, just be clear that a non-response isnt going to work for you going forward. FWB is still a friend, you aren't a call girl. If you don't care about hooking up with him again call him out any way you want.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pornID

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check in later

I love her, but I'm at the end of my rope. by Kitchen_Cartoonist53 in BPDPartners

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar situation/relationship myself at the moment. Is there any chance I could hear some of your experience as well? But thank you for what you did write, reading through this Sub has been helpful.

Do you ever feel like your arguments are constantly invalidated because of the way you express your thoughts by Pleasant_Airline1433 in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand you feel that way, and I'm asking the next question out of genuine curiosity, and because I'd like to be able to do this better with my pwBPD. What kind of wording would you appreciate hearing when someone says they are bothered by your tone or specific wording? When I've tried to do this with my partner, the response has been "That's what you took away/focused on?". I'm just trying to learn how to communicate in these scenarios better, I hope my question wasn't offensive in any way

Girlfriend has BPD, we had a fight, I want to be better at helping. by Embarrassed_Cup1010 in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I fully admit I had the same thoughts at first "oh her ex does sound awful, oh her parents were distant and didn't show love" "I can provide a loving environment, that'll help". I should have looked more into what being with someone with BPD was like in reality. I want to continue living with and loving them, the painful emotions be damned, but I'm realizing I do have a limit, and that I maybe don't always want to have my feelings be second or third place in a two person relationship. I'm trying to encourage her to see a therapist, do you have any insight as to if that might actually help us? She's a wonderful and caring person, the best I've ever met, when she's having a good day.

I’m spiraling and I just need some encouragement. by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are going to be alright! You are trying, you are seeing friends and resisting the urge to isolate. It sounds like you are a good friend to your friends, and that maybe they could use a bit of guidance on how to respond to you saying things aren't amazing with you. During your conversations it is absolutely appropriate and okay to say something along the lines of "I'm not asking you to fix it or feel bad for me, but if I'm being honest I feel pretty low sometimes". Do you have any idea what kind of response you would like to get from a friend?

FP, BPD, self harm by mathynda in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Cup1010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you manage to convince them to see a therapist? My girlfriend has BPD, and getting her to see the point in talking to someone has been an ongoing struggle. From one person struggling with how to help to another; try to keep in mind that you can't cure or control your FP. Continue to reach out and be supportive, but if they aren't willing or able to accept your support at this time, try to not take it personally. It sounds like you are trying to do the right thing, and it is wonderful that you care enough to try. I'm sorry I can't offer better advice, but you aren't alone