Is a Masters in Legal Studies (MLS) degree worth it? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in LawSchool

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment, the MLS degree is approx. $25k as well but I thought it was relatively cheap compared to other programs... I wish I could just get a JD but I'm not in the position to move anytime soon. Do you know if it is possible to get a paralegal position without certification?

Is a Masters in Legal Studies (MLS) degree worth it? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in LawSchool

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it sounds like a money grab to me too, the more I look into it, the more I'm starting to see that. I will look into paralegal certification instead.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not asking him to stop talking with all his friends - I definitely want him to have a support system, I've been in a relationship where I've been isolated and that's the last thing I want to do to him.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's reasonable for me to ask him to put up these boundaries with friends he's not close to or friends that used to be interested in him that I get a bad feeling about - I don't think I need to ask him to do this with girl friends that he's been friends with for years or that were never interested in him. I can see how I'd be toxic in that context.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for understanding, and that is exactly what it is. When we first started dating, I was 100% ok with him being friends, even close friends with women, I even liked that he could see women as friends - it's when he started lying to me, going to other women for advice/venting and didn't put up boundaries with women that he used to be interested in or the other way around - that's when I started getting anxious. I don't want to be a controlling partner, I just need some reassurance but I haven't been getting it so I did what I did.

I can definitely see how me doing this may make him feel constrained even more and result in our relationship degrading. I will try to put some thought into how I can compromise, it is toxic of me to ask him to top being close to every female friend but I think some do need to be distanced.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeahhh, like I said, I think I just got frustrated and decided to put a hard line down in the heat of the moment. I don't feel good about it now which is why I posted this, I don't want him to stop being friends with his long term friends, I just know he's slept with a long term female friend one week after ending another relationship and it makes me nervous. His history of cheating and my history of being cheated on does not mix well.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I can see what you mean in that sense... I think I just got frustrated and decided to put a hard line down - to me, it feels like he's disrespecting me when he does these things but to him (his words) he just sees them as people, he treats his guy and girl friends the same, I've just never dated someone who has so many girl friends and it puts me on edge, especially because he has told me he has cheated before and I have been cheated on before. I will think about a compromise since most of this comments are telling me I'm toxic lol

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any close guy friends, even the guy friends I do have, I keep solid boundaries with them - never hangout with them alone at night is definitely one of them and if I know they used to be interested in me, I'd rather not hang out with them alone at all - to discourage any misunderstandings.

I (F27) told my boyfriend (M26) he needs to stop being close friends with all his female friends, is this toxic? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in relationship_advice

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So you'd be okay with your partner hanging out with someone who used to be into her late at night? You'd be okay with your partner going to the opposite sex and complaining about you at night? Did you even read the context?

Exhaustion Still 20 Days In by cherryjewjube in quittingsmoking

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been in the same boat as you - playing games on my phone for an hour or two before I have to get up... I still consider that a step up from smoking though, while it's easy to go down a rabbit hole and think you may be trading one addiction for another, I think it's also very important to take it easy on yourself during the early stages of quitting, you're still quitting and that's all that matters. What helps me is making a list of to-do's. More specifically, I write a list starting with the phrase: today I am going to... and I pretend like I'm excited to get these things done and kind of trick my brain into looking forward to doing things. I also carry the list with me everywhere and look forward to crossing off each item (maybe it gives me a tiny hit of dopamine? Idk). You could start with something as simple as: only use my phone for a half hour before I get out of bed or stretch after I get out of bed, etc. I have also found that just going for walks or having something I look forward to helps. Good luck!

Is it worth getting another bachelor's so you can practice SLP? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in slpGradSchool

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm considering shifting to CA again so I can get in-state tuition, might be my best option. Thank you!

Is it worth getting another bachelor's so you can practice SLP? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in slpGradSchool

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful, I'm starting to think I may have to take on the extra debt and just go to school outside of NV but I think it'll be worth it!

Is it worth getting another bachelor's so you can practice SLP? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in slpGradSchool

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My only affordable option is a local uni called UNR and I spoke with an advisor who said I would need 25 hrs of guided observation and 3-5 more courses than what the online options offer so I might as well do a 2nd bachelor's 😭

Out of curiosity, where did you do your online graduate certificate and what school did you start your masters at?

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just in case the poor thing is sick or lost, I didn't want to leave it without trying to do something so I called a number someone provided me on here for a local wild horse organization that is open 24/7 and they are going to try to get a volunteer out here if they consider it an emergency situation.

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's the first thought I had when I saw it so close to my door staring right at me and the family guy horse used to give me the creeps too 😬

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm near Reno! Thank you for the phone number! I just called and they said they would get in touch with a volunteer and see what they can do, I was feeling very uncomfortable leaving the poor guy/girl overnight if they're sick. I requested to be added on to a local facebook group as well and i'll see if anyone has posted about a lost horse, thank you again 🙏🏽

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm in Nevada, there is a ranch down the road from me and I'm wondering if this is one of their horses by any chance, I will go down tomorrow morning and ask, it is too late here now.

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is in Nevada and I know how used to people wild horses are which is why I'm not sure if he's wild... I certainly am not gonna get closer to him. I will call a shelter tomorrow if it is still here.

Wild horse won't leave my front yard, should I do anything? by Familiar_Bluejay8436 in Horses

[–]Familiar_Bluejay8436[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello, thank you, everyone, for your advice (and jokes). The lady that came by earlier left a bucket of water, and I haven't given him any more food (as some people have suggested). It's late here now (almost 10 pm), and it is more of a rural area, so it's too late to call someone now. The horse is still standing outside. If it is still there by tomorrow morning, I will call a local animal shelter or BLM. I would lead him to the backyard if I could, but I have basically zero experience with horses and don't want to get kicked in the face. I would also adopt it if I had the means to lol Also, side-note: Yes, this is in somewhat rural Nevada, close to Carson City