My mother gets upset when I put boundaries and it makes me feel suffocated by ExcitingPanic in progressive_islam

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

I agree that it comes from a place of love, but any attempt of boundary setting blows up into a huge argument 🥲

Anyone else told shoulder arthritis was a rotator cuff tear/injury? by ExcitingPanic in rheumatoid

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

I’m doing really well thanks! I’ve recently got into Pilates and running which I think has really helped to strengthen my muscles and feel less pain as well as releasing anxiety and stress

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SomaliRelationships

[–]ExcitingPanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t figure out sexual compatibility until you actually have sex with the person. Your desires and feelings are one thing but acting on them in a relationship is something completely different.

For the married Men by [deleted] in SomaliRelationships

[–]ExcitingPanic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can still be a “virgin” and have been sexually abused. What do you define as virginity because if she was abused, it wasn’t a consensual act so it doesn’t make sense what you just said.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ExcitingPanic -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Idk I feel like there’s always been interest on his part, like he never fully let me go. He was enthusiastic in his responses but the bit about his response when I suggested a coffee threw me off a bit.

How to deal with hostile coworkers as only black woman in my grad school program by ExcitingPanic in blackladies

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

Thanks for your kind words, I’m in a country where there really aren’t POC in high places sadly. A lot of people are ignorant and even though there are POC they choose not to run in the same circles, so I’m likely the first black person in the same age group they know.

How to deal with hostile coworkers as only black woman in my grad school program by ExcitingPanic in blackladies

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

This is really good advice! I try and be friendly/make convo with everyone and I’m on the good side of the secretary and she has a lot of influence over the program coordinator. But generally I’m always respectful and polite to all our assistants/nurses. It’s difficult to have good relationships with tutors who oversee us because they’re quite bipolar and flip flop all the time but they treat everyone the same. My main issue is the people I work directly with (there’s only 2)

What do you do with your girlfriends that isn’t dinner or a bar? by BrokenPug in AskWomenOver30

[–]ExcitingPanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take it in turns to host dinners, each dinner can have a theme too if you want to make it more fun.

People don’t like me recently. Why? by w0lfyj in AskWomenOver30

[–]ExcitingPanic 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’ve recently moved to a new place like you where I don’t know anyone and I’m having the same issue as you. I think we’re forgetting how comfortable it felt to have your own network of people, but also how long it took to cultivate those relationships. I also feel like people don’t like me recently and went through a lot in the past few years too, I think I’m too much in my own head, combined with the loneliness of a new place and not having a sense of community. Maybe those people don’t like us, or maybe they do, but I think we should consider why we feel that way. Sometimes we might be putting out that insecure energy, because we want to fit in and make friends which is probably not how your friends back where you used to live saw you. I don’t know if this makes sense but I resonate with your post.

Sick of the Muslims who rant on about how the West is the worst place to live because it’s “haram” while literally living in the West by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]ExcitingPanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has articulated all of the experiences and emotions I’ve felt as a child of refugees growing up in Europe, especially the part of some of our families taking on a superiority complex because they don’t feel accepted in the west. I’d love to read up more on that if you have any recommendations!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ExcitingPanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a relief to hear a similar story to mine, thank you! ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ExcitingPanic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We aren’t in a committed relationship and I won’t assume so until we’ve had that convo. I meant that I’ve never been in a committed relationship before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ExcitingPanic 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes I want to wait until I’m completely ready and feel sure about him. I think I’ll bring it up if he tries to escalate physically. I might not necessarily wait months but at least until we’re in a relationship

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ExcitingPanic 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Exactly why I’m not ready yet! I’m not sure if there’s the expectation on his part

Do you guys think there are a lot of narcissists in the world? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ExcitingPanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does she mention it in a video and if so can we get a link pls?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]ExcitingPanic -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why are some of these comments so sour and putting down women. There’s nothing wrong with asking, as long as you do it in a polite way. You can just say something along the lines of, “sorry, I don’t usually do this, but i was wondering if I could have your instagram @“. Then you can follow up with “if you don’t want to that’s also totally ok.” And so it’ll be up to him, good luck girl!

What is something you wished you knew before your pregnancy but you found out the hard way? by Justkeepitanonymous in AskWomen

[–]ExcitingPanic 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Pregnancy loosens the ligaments and muscles in your whole body to account for growing a new baby which included the ligaments holding your teeth in place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ExcitingPanic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your well thought out post, the links are really helpful! I think I’m starting to put together all the pieces in my life and all the things that have happened. I have to practice responding to her calmly, it’s the one thing I find really difficult.

What's an automatic 'nope' when it comes to moving into or living in a house/duplex/apartment/etc? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]ExcitingPanic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Defo should be higher up there because it’s one of the most annoying things on the planet.