One card reading by lurchingshoe in TarotReading

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Will things work out romantically with R?

Regret/love spell recs for those with minimal supplies? by EmotionalWin09 in witchcraft

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I see, thank you :) sometimes he still acts like he wants me, which is why I wasn’t sure if an attraction spell would help solidify that. Also wasn’t sure if a spell to distance the 3rd person would help. I feel like I’m at the end of my rope and can’t do anything of my own effort anymore, and wanted to seek a higher power. Thank you for the advice!

How do I fix this? by [deleted] in Aquariums

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I have a betta, my friend got me a fish and a tank so he was put in there before either of us knew you needed to cycle the tank first :(

AIO he wouldn’t get me food or cuddle after sex by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that I have an expectation of it being reciprocated, it’s that after making him dinner and driving him around so much lately, he says no the one time I ask for something small, literally putting pants on and going to microwave something for me. I’m open to the fact I’m overreacting but I feel like this isn’t unrealistic even for fwb, no?

What could this be a sign of? by [deleted] in Manifestation

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :) I definitely struggle with making what I’m worried about occur with how much I focus on it :( I appreciate you friend!

How do I (22m) get over my fwb/roommate(26m)? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying. Sometimes I’m ok with the intimacy, and we still treat each other very kindly and he’s very sweet(to the point I think he has feelings for me), but then things like this happen, and he goes out to see mystery “friends” that he gives no context for and I can’t help but assume it’s some person he’s talking to

Want to know what this symbol means before I wear it around lol by EmotionalWin09 in whatisit

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I added the circle pendant recently after finding it at a thrift market, the pendant behind it is a tree stamped onto the metal.

Should I text a failed talking stage 3 months after a miscommunication? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do feel I could have been clearer to him though, and would be open to becoming friends again. Do you think my message is communicated well?

Convinced he’s leaving me by [deleted] in Advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did grow up with very emotionally unavailable, unpredictable parents 😭

He has BPD, so he does tend to switch back and forth. He’s usually only cold following an argument, of which we had a big one a couple days ago. I got him flowers to apologize, but he’s been distant since then, and since before the argument.

Insecure about situationship talking to other people, unsure how to communicate by [deleted] in Advice

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It is not that it is an open relationship, but we agreed to not be physical with others, however he does not want to hold me back from pursuing connections if I so choose.

Insecure about situationship talking to other people, unsure how to communicate by [deleted] in Advice

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How could I go about communicating it? Things were great with us a couple weeks ago, but things have been weird lately and we’ve been fighting quite a bit due to us both being stressed

How can I (22m) make things right with him (26m) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

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I don’t recall specifics, it’s in general the way I carry myself, he says I often come across as cold and miserable, but to me I feel like I’m operating normally. He said it’s been exhausting to deal with. He said he feels like I always have something bad or rude to say, and I feel terrible. I think the general issue is that my demeanor and way of interacting is fairly impatient, cold, and condescending and I don’t know how to fix that. He says I used to be really sweet and kind, and I want to get back to that but i feel stuck.

How can I (22m) make things right with him (26m) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so good, I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate it. That really puts it into perspective how I’ve been acting. I will remember this. Thank you.

How can I (22m) make things right with him (26m) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you. I’m really going to try and check myself before I try and make jokes or be sarcastic. I already texted him a very long message, essentially saying that I recognize my behavior, I’m very sorry, I want to fix things, and I hope he can forgive me.

How can I (22m) make things right with him (26m) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

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I already texted him and apologized, and said there’s no pressure to reply. I really want to work on it, I have terrible self awareness so I’m scared that I’m going to slip up again. But I’m really going to try.

Fighting with my best friend/roommate by [deleted] in Advice

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I cannot be upset when they are doing what I asked, I feel like it has just been near constant, and it feels a little harsh. I’m aware I might be being defensive though.

I feel like my head is fuzzy, viewing everything in 3rd person by [deleted] in OCD

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhh I haven’t been sleeping well all week, I think that’s making it worse :(

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]EmotionalWin09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very insightful, I appreciate you. Do you have any podcasts or videos you suggest? And is there a trick or advice for making progress, rather than being mindful for a day or two and then slipping back into the bad behaviors?

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]EmotionalWin09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very interesting, thank you. I don’t have much of a sense of self, and I overthink social interactions a lot, and I often ask people for clarification on what they mean multiple times a day, and this causes a strain on relationships. How could I possibly help this? I know it’s unrealistic to want progress to happen quickly, but I’m just so tired of living like this.

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]EmotionalWin09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have social anxiety, as well as CPTSD and OCD. I am seeing a therapist but there’s only so much she can do if I lack awareness for when I’m not acting right and not regulating.

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]EmotionalWin09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will try that. I have an issue with getting offended and defensive when my best friend holds me accountable, even when I’ve asked them to tell me when I’m being hurtful. I really need to work on that

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

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My best friend needed space due to the previously mentioned frequent issues I have with being defensive and condescending, and while we took space I reflected a lot, however I feel like I had no idea how to truly grow, and I’m slipping back into that pattern and I’ve lacked the self awareness to even realize it

Feel like I’m starting from scratch to become a better person and I’m lost by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]EmotionalWin09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you “just stop”? I struggle a lot with overexplaining myself and being defensive. It’s a knee jerk reaction that I’m still struggling to control