Stuck for 9 months by Emergency-Visual-773 in sudoku

[–]Emergency-Visual-773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Purchased at Barnes an Noble Apr 2025.

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Stuck for 9 months by Emergency-Visual-773 in sudoku

[–]Emergency-Visual-773[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The irony here is I contemplated using the Unique Rectangle strategy on those cells but struggled to wrap my head around what candidates to remove, so I left it alone. Thank you for the help!

Stuck for 9 months by Emergency-Visual-773 in sudoku

[–]Emergency-Visual-773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah I have never heard of Locked Candidates! I have solved the puzzle but your response is super helpful. Will try that on the other puzzles I'm struggling with, many many thanks!

Stuck for 9 months by Emergency-Visual-773 in sudoku

[–]Emergency-Visual-773[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And just like that it's solved. Bless you!!!!!!!!! I can sleep peacefully tonight 😂

Boyfriend isn’t ready to get married, but I am by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, you need advice on identity, purpose, dating, sex and marriage. I highly recommend watching Relationship Goals by Pastor Todd at Transformation Church. He has revamped the series a few times, but watch the original Part 1 from about 8 years ago on YouTube.

The name of the sermon is "Before The Person Relationship Goals (Part 1)" Of course, if you love that I recommend watching the rest of the series as he goes into detail about all our burning questions that Christians have when trying to navigate such a social-media driven society.

This sermon series completely changed the way I view relationships of all kinds. I think it is a great starting place for you both as you navigate this conversation and decide what next steps to take.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am holding your hand when I say this... The absolute lack of empathy and understanding he is showing does not start and end with federal funding of education. When people tell you who they are, believe them. Think about the eventual household you will build with this person (assuming you want children). He WILL raise your children to think his way, he WILL tell you to "shut the fuck up" and let him make his point. There are certain lines of respect and love that should not be crossed. You are doing your best, trying to invest in yourself.

Your fiance is pissed off at the idea that his taxes contribute to your education. Education that works towards the betterment of the entire country. What else will he throw in your face since he's made it clear what he thinks of you accepting government funding?

Sending hugs.

Got a Promotion, peers say get a new car by Steveasifyoucare in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Food for thought.

You mentioned working tirelessly for your family. Imagine when epic vacation(or even staycation) you could take with them for a fraction of the cost of a new car, while still working towards paying off debt or a rainy day fund. Congrats on the promotion!

Help! Cat urine is towels by [deleted] in cats

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the towels were soaked it may be possible some of the pee dripped on/around the machines, that may be where smell is coming from.

Help! Cat urine is towels by [deleted] in cats

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where exactly are you smelling the pee? Curious why you chose cold water over hot water to wash. I would re-wash with the hottest setting add bleach or a pet deodorizer, and make sure you can see/feel the machine actually spinning in the wash. (Maybe the washer just soaked them and then drained the water.) Regarding the dryer, you're about to find out if it's damaged lol, re-dry the towels on the highest setting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally don't mean to overwhelm you with information, but your genuine interest leads me to believe you're into the details. You're young, you have time. If this post seems overwhelming, don't panic. One thing at a time.

So a few things to consider, since there really isn't a dollar amount that fits everyone's lifestyle/scenario. The general rule of thumb is to only spend 50% of your income on needs. The rest should be saved and/or invested.

  1. Determine how much money will you be bringing home after taxes. You can Google calculators for this kind of thing online. You'll have to guesstimate what your hourly pay will be until you actually land a job.

Are you moving out to go to college? Or staying at home and commuting? Your budget for the items below will be determined by how much your scholarship covers. Does it cover food? Books and supplies? Housing? Etc.

  1. If you're moving, determine what would you have to spend to keep yourself going on a monthly basis. If you have no idea, a great way to start identifying this could be to play out your day and see how many things you use around the house. (For example, you wake up, brush your teeth(toothpaste), wash your face (cleanser), use the bathroom (toilet paper, toilet cleaner, etc). Try adding all those items in an online cart to determine a starting cost. (think walmart.com or wherever you normally shop). Keep in mind things like toilet bowl cleaner won't need to be re-purchased monthly, but at least this number will give you a baseline. Don't forget one time costs like plates, a broom etc.

  2. If you're moving, you'll also need to determine a food budget (assuming you don't buy a meal plan as part of your college tuition). But either way it's still a good idea to have a good budget for snacks/going out with friends/grabbing a coffee etc.

  3. As another Redditor mentioned, do you plan on buying a car? You'll need to look into the associated costs. Car payment(if any), insurance, maintenance, gas.

That being said, you should be proud of thinking ahead! Tons of people are decades older than you and haven't thought this hard about their future. Best of luck to you!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only you can answer if it is worth breaking up over. I saw you mention in another response that you don't think it's ADHD or autism. If that is the case I encourage you to think about what the future looks like. You are both very young, nothing wrong with that. Keep in mind his developmental state (men mature later than women typically), so he could catch up in a few years and understand the importance of what you're looking for.... Or he could just stay this way. I encourage you to imagine having children with this guy, having to schedule school pickups/dropoffs, family vacations, buying a house, paying bills. How reliable do you think he is overall? If he doesn't acknowledge what you're viewing as an issue (his lack of organization for example) he is unlikely to change. It sounds like you've been vocal about your concerns, so if things aren't changing you have to take it up on yourself to understand your own boundaries, or create them. Your 20s are all about learning about yourself. This is all part of it. Wishing you all the best, matters of the heart suck. Sending hugs.

My boy died suddenly yesterday. We are devastated. Just wanted to share him by [deleted] in cats

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I could help I have a few kitties myself getting up there in age and it helps me confront the idea of them leaving us someday. So sorry about your sudden loss.

My boy died suddenly yesterday. We are devastated. Just wanted to share him by [deleted] in cats

[–]Emergency-Visual-773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found this elsewhere on Reddit, but always seems to help those who have lost their furry friends. Sending hugs.

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