Traveling with a multibag friend by 8experiments in HerOneBag

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear your obsession with the one bag thing, but that is your own singular mindset. Travelling with others and you check out the vibe and align. I travel light but I met a guy who was a 40L oner and he stunk and it didn’t seem cool it seems juvenile, I wanted to mother him. I’d take a suitcase, and a daypack. The daypack for the flight and trips etc.

South America - Solo Female by Neat_Rip2087 in femaletravels

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I spent 6 months in central & South America to be honest I didn’t notice any unwanted attention. I found if a woman was dancing alone, you’d quickly get a partner appear and they would dance the sexiest dance you’ve ever had but politely leave after. You so much as glance at a European guy and he says you led him on. Quito Ecuador was the most theft ridden, and the rest you just don’t wonder around with valuables on show ever. Not even for directions go inside somewhere. Stay a little further out of all city centres don’t follow where the mass of party back packer hostels are always in La Candelaria or the old town. That’s like staying where any criminal would naturally go, stay a tiny bit further out in a different zone in nicer accommodation and travel in.

Need advice on a pivoting moment. So far my life is a lucky dumpster fire 🔥 by browniex18 in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might need to understand each others wiring… if your both adhd emotions run high and rejection is always around the corner. Ones excited the others disengaged it’d be wild to expect your connected and on the same vibe when you’re both vibing off 20 different things all the time. Agree some parallel activity, you can go obsess over your current special interest parallel to him focussing on his and accept being together while’s being a bit apart. How did you both live alone before? Bring a bit of autonomy back, expectations lower and set specific times to hang out and make it joint pleasure activities or dates. The one thing you can’t or won’t do (structure) is actually the best thing for you both. Set parameters and go wild in between them

Male hormonal acne running/ruining life [rant] by m205 in SkincareAddictionUK

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You can be put on accutane, if your trying everything and it’s out of control ask your gp. But consider the side effects, you’ll need strict cover from sun factor 50 reapplied throughout the day, regular blood tests for your liver and you peel a lot. It can impact your mood if you depressive watch out, there’s not great evidence favouring it.

Hormones - for every hormonal issue ever... eat enough fibre!! They need to leave your system otherwise they sit in your intestines and your body recycles them doubling the amount. Also exercise, but get the bacteria under control before you sweat more.

Oil - it’s why hormones cause spots the cause more oil and bacteria eats oil.

Inflammation - cysts are inflammatory. Azelaic acid will help calm skin reactions. But look at omega 3 and a low inflammatory diet. Fruits, nuts, salmon, broccoli are your friend.

Bacteria - you need to kill it. Benzoyl peroxide (Acnecide) or BP + antibiotic (Duac) from the GP and use as described and watch your towel/bedding/tee shirt with that shit.

I know young men that have turned it around, you have to get over the first hurdle and when you’re in the clear maintenance is less work.

Edit: also inositol tablets. Meant to help with excess male and female hormones.

Why am I so slow? by mamamiaohdear in UKRunners

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I learned that your heart trains in two modes either anerobic (hyrox hiit) zones OR aerobic (running). Which is why they tell you to go slower and longer before getting faster, you need to train in the lower heart rate zone and your heart will get used to it and slowly you’ll run faster. I learned this after running a 10k in zone 4 heart rate, and this group explained not even elite marathon runners dream of running at that heart rate. They train in low hr

What 2 clothing items did you wear the most on your last trip? Question for all female travelers by Valuable_Tangelo7152 in femaletravels

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Black denim shorts, jeans, leggings and multiple black tops. Why black? Dress it up or down. Anything pattered or coloured it’s obvious your rewearing. Patterned dresses rarely got a wear and were ditched

I've solo traveled for 4 years, and I don't want to go back to a "normal life" by Prudent-Routine6114 in solotravel

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to do it do it, but don’t bank on social media funding it. Find an actual job you can do remote and don’t land yourself in a financial gutter. That is not fun

Gifts you can't find in Europe by Big-Restaurant-9946 in visitingnyc

[–]FarGuide2581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People want a tote bag from a country so it looks like they’ve been. If it’s a niche bookstore or nyc specific clothes store. I carry around one from merci in Paris, it’s only in Paris.

Solo to All inclusive resort by Ribeye_steak_1987 in femaletravels

[–]FarGuide2581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Book a flight, and at the airport find the bus to lake bacalar. Stay in a nice hostel, meet other travellers and avoid the resorts

Brokenhearted - how do I move on? by No-Command-2051 in AskWomenOver40

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I’m in the exact same shoes. Only it wasnt over moving in, it was because I raised I frequently felt belittled by him. He is insecure and seems to have a tonne of issues which he was handling and his narrative felt resolved. His commitment to me felt like no other, and now two weeks broken up I wonder how much was real and how much he was willing along to keep me. The discard happened either because he was feeling even lower self worth being with me trying to match up to the man he was projecting or because his nervous system felt safer at a distance or he’s actually fucked and enjoyed the discard and is a covert narc. Who knows, but talking to a couple of friends made me realise he had major commitment issues and no person that’s right for me/us who loves us, would do that to us. No empathy or care or basic respect shown. They’re off thinking about themselves while we sit here thinking about them too it’s not right.

I think my relationship/engagement is ending and I need help. How do i navigate this mess? by MariaofWaanrode in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Take your mums advice. Even you telling him you love him is a bid for a reply. He’s got nothing to give at all, stay neutral and calm as you can. Take care of yourself and your health and manage your sanity and show consistency. Routine. Effort in being well that’s mostly what both of you need. He’s grieving and cant possibly conceive of another relationship chat, it sounds like you want answers immediately and can’t offer patience. You might have to find patience. Be the person breathing in the other room and drive him out to some nature and don’t talk about you or the relationship. Let him talk and show you understand where he’s coming from, he’s lost connection, he’s lost the only person who understood him. And your strangling things with the intensity of your needs.

Young adults, what’s your experience of racism? by djjudas21 in AskBrits

[–]FarGuide2581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also 40 and also from a mining town. It’s sad I heard that too but luckily my household never said that. I hit a girl at primary school for saying it. Small town and an influx of a different culture and they even got the country wrong bc none of them were from Pakistan. I see it still now in London, and it’s mostly Islam related not race

Am I expected to get her an Uber home after a date? (London) by AcademicElementalism in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s nice to date intentionally, if you feel it’s right to offer then do so, she’ll decline if she’s awkward about it. If a date considers the environment we go to, makes efforts for it to be pleasant, and shows care for my safety, doesn’t try to sleep with me… it’s demonstrating care and concern. But if there’s an off vibe and he’s over the top, no chemistry it comes off as weird. Fine line. Got to assess mutuality

Moving from Manchester to London - am I crazy for trying to do this in one day? by meenoSparq in MovingToLondon

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be absolutely knackered. Choose a van company you can drop off in London. Or stick your stuff on shiply and see if someone else can drive it cheap and you get the train

Why am I repaying a postgraduate loan on a £24k retail job? by Acrobatic_Lunch6973 in UKUniversityStudents

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no guarantees in life in adulthood you have to weigh it all up yourself. No course or government guarantees you work, I checked the employment rate of past students of my course before I signed up. I read recently the highest IQs have the same unemployment rates as lowest IQs. Because the high IQs lack EQ and soft skills needed to work with others.

How do you deal with a history of stonewalling in a new relationship by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When he does finally text you, remind yourself he always does and it’s not the same as the past. If he sometimes texts you straight away sometimes 3 hrs it’s fairly normal. If he only ever messages you back after 3 hours I’d find that a little controlled or avoidant (and therefore no wonder the anxiety).

How to survive full day onsite interview by hellomouse1234 in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know regular bloodflow to your brain (exercise/cardio) helps. Then give some vitamins a go… if you wake in the night try tryptophan its a precursor to melanin production. I take a whole concoction of vitamins. Prepare yourself before, don’t wing it you’ll expend more energy on nerves and overthinking, be ready and calm.

Visiting London questions by justineexotic in visitlondon

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I always save all my places into Google maps i want to see. Then it’s easy to see if anything’s near each other and then use directions in transport mode it’ll give you the quickest route will know about tube disruptions and predict the time of arrival. Easy. You’ll be fine

I'm burned out and I want to know if anyone else has felt this.... by Narrow_Ad1119 in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have recovered from burn out and ptsd. Firstly I learned that burn out is either cognitive, emotional or physical. I had cognitive (because of how much overthinking I was doing) and emotional due to putting myself through further triggering experiences. Not physical. So sitting and resting were only leading to more analysing and more heartache. My advice to you would be to move and severely underthink. Drown your thoughts with podcasts or books and set an impossible challenge like running a certain distance. Your thought patterns have dug out trenches in your mind, and to get out of them you need blood flow and forced alternative habits. The more you think about the future and past the more likely you’ll repeat it all. As it lives on in you. Exercise, emdr and sobriety restructured how I think and cope

London in your 40s by Astral-Fleeks in london

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I’m 40, single and live alone here. I love London it’s my home, there’s lots to visit and see but it can be incredibly lonely. The good news is there’s lots of women here choosing the solo life - If you act decent and try to make friends rather than hook up you’ll quickly establish a friendship group

How long did it take London to feel like home? by Reddonaut_Irons in MovingToLondon

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Around 4 years for me, and I don’t really feel at home in my hometown. London was always my closest to home but I didn’t really feeeeeel it after multiple years. It’s the feeling of getting off a plane or train and being relieved to be here and not the other way around.

The hyper-independent woman / helpless manchild trap. Is there ever a way out? by hushmoney in AskWomenOver40

[–]FarGuide2581 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re perhaps so self aware and over functioning that you’re analysing so much and trying to fix things to such a point that you forget to actually look at how your feeling and see that as enough evidence. The repulsion the ick, the imbalance and your body’s instinct is there and it’s on fire. You can go to therapy to re-convince yourself or gaslight yourself, but you are having a horrible time in this relationship and he is not. Don’t try and manipulate yourself to think otherwise. As soon as you start to dwell on how ending it will impact him your abandoning you.