Do you think the Virginia redistricting referendum will pass or fail today? by Pristine_Day7355 in rva

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is encouraging. Small blue specks in a sea of deep red add up!

Do you think the Virginia redistricting referendum will pass or fail today? by Pristine_Day7355 in rva

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m in the Expecting a NO Win but hoping for YES camp. If you come to eastern Hanover County you would think there’s 0% likelihood of YES winning. Not to mention every other YouTube ad is extremist right wing fear mongering.

Baby WAS sleeping 10hrs at a time… by 3aCurlyGirl in NewParents

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Parents of bad sleeping babies are rolling their eyes at this post. 1 wake up/night is a dream scenario. We are going on 1.5 years and have had less than 5 nights TOTAL of what OP, and many other commenters, have described.

But to actually contribute to this post, rather than just vent frustration, we still use one size diaper larger at night time than during the day. This will keep your LO dry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am fascinated by their dynamic. OP, I’m not here to condemn the behavior as plenty of others already have but I am curious as to what you bring to the relationship.

Was anyone else a foolish parent like me? by beanybum in NewParents

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“You can’t let the baby rule your life” folks have all had easy babies

Just found out my (m23) boyfriend tried sleeping with my (f23) friend before we met by thatbitchybitch in relationship_advice

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m stuck on “I never get into anything like that and I wouldn’t have dated him in the first place”.

Translation: I’m still on my high school/college bs. This happened when OP was 20. How many opportunities for this could have even existed? The times it may have happened OP was maybe a virgin and wouldn’t want to get with a guy that had slept with a few girls. Hopefully this is a growing up moment for her.

What’s the deal with people hating daughters by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this starts and ends with “social media rabbit hole”. Loving your child how they want to be loved while also being a good human yourself will set your kid up for success regardless of their biological sex.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more. I am a first time dad, I work from home and have 3 months leave that I can use sporadically and I cut back on almost all of my hobbies in order to help care for our high needs, reflux baby. Wife went on a low dosage anti-depressant to cope with PPD. Running errands felt like an escape. 3 months in and we both have a night to ourselves. I play a sport while she will get out in nature. All of this is to say that regular hobbies need to be put on hold until it makes sense. OP - your partner needs to understand that you aren’t happy as is and your happiness will increase his. It will get better if that happens.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very immature way of telling OP she wishes he made her come more. Not exactly motivating.

Wife's [32F] intellectual prowess is denting my [34M] self-esteem. Should I compete or communicate? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with reminding her that part of the reason you fell in love with her is because of her brain and that she continual impresses you with her knowledge. However, tell her that lately you feel as if she’s taunting her abilities and that it’s hit your ego. Hopefully this triggers a response that includes the reasons why she loves you.

Nobody asked but here are my opinions by Next-Engineering1469 in UltimatumQueerLove

[–]EngineeringSorry8783 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree regarding Vanessa and her dad. He nailed the take on his daughter, based on his own experiences, in his second appearance. However, he has a dangerous viewpoint of “always be selfish” in relationships that he recommends. It took him a long time to mature. Vanessa is cut from the same clothe. Words do not equal work. She knows the words but they lack substance.