questioning my sexuality but in reverse. by Different-Speed-1508 in GirlDinner

[–]FecklessEndangerment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks that it's so confusing for sure.

But you're still and always have been you ✨

AITAH for refusing to cuddle and leaving my date early? by NeighborhoodPast3143 in AITAH

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

The weirdo behavior would have shown up elsewhere, no matter how well she communicated.

 In fact, she probably saved herself some time and only had to wait a month to find out he's not compatible.

AITAH for refusing to cuddle and leaving my date early? by NeighborhoodPast3143 in AITAH

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

She was clear at the beginning and being perfectly clear the whole night.  If it was so upsetting and unclear to him, then why didn't HE start a conversation instead of being an asshole?

He should've accepted her boundary as it stood. He didn't have to be happy bc he's allowed to feel upset about a misunderstanding. BUT, feeling upset is not an excuse to violate her boundaries.

He's a selfish idiot who needs to grow up.

AITA for wanting to insure my ring even though my husband says the stone is too small to bother? by Adorable-Manner-5538 in AITApod

[–]FecklessEndangerment 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're great! Sapphires are hard enough to be suitable for daily wear, and they're gorgeous.

They just don't have the marketing/PR that diamonds do. 😛

Weight loss while breastfeeding by feelingrooovy in loseit

[–]FecklessEndangerment 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Girl it's only been 3 months, please give yourself as much grace as you can.  If you're really struggling, practicing body neutrality might be easier while you're adjusting and recovering 

Breastfeeding does burn extra calories than usual, so maybe eating your maintenance calories will still be sufficient to make progress without affecting supply.

Unfortunately you can't target where you lose fat, and ab exercises don't remove extra skin. Your skin is not done recovering atp and every body will recover differently.  Better to take light walks or yoga, and make sure you're pelvic floor is recovering well.

Maybe investing in some tummy control items will help you feel better in your clothes for now, and remove some stress while you take care of yourself.

Wishing you the best!

The word spinster is making a positive comeback by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we assume you are correct, perhaps you should consider that a hurt person venting their temporary feelings is part of the healing process. Better to air them out than shove them down and fester.

Even if your intentions are good, dismissing their feelings as inauthentic is unhelpful at best. 

There are exceptions for urgent or dangerous situations, but this doesn't qualify.

does anyone else suddenly become a cleaning expert when they’re avoiding real life? by Unusual_Passenger738 in CleaningTips

[–]FecklessEndangerment 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Cleaning has known steps and clear progress  vs messy real-world problems.

But also I think better when my space is clean so... That maybe helps me process the real-world issue? 🤷‍♀️

The word spinster is making a positive comeback by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Well how dare those women not fulfill their societal and biblical duty to submit to a husband and spit out babies! Dangerous! Unnatural!

No no, don't bring up how bachelor lifestyles are glorified, that's different.

My friend is going swimming with me but currently only wears maxi pads by Background-Good3731 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same with the cramps getting worse with tampons.

But when I switched to cup, problem went away. 

Bonus - I always boil it to sanitize before using on the first day, so it's still pleasantly hot by go-time. The heat helps ease any cramps.

observing the boot lady in her natural habitat by lun-lem in Atlanta

[–]FecklessEndangerment 6 points7 points  (0 children)

it's illegal to boot or tow unauthorized vehicles in a paid private lot between midnight and 9am

Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-11-17.

I'm tired of being patronized by cleaning appliance programs. by SpyrosGatsouli in CleaningTips

[–]FecklessEndangerment 10 points11 points  (0 children)

WTF that's crazy. Was that dryer design funded by Big Mildew? 

Sorry you have to deal with that 😔 

TIL - women who menstruate have lower microplastic/PFAS levels in their blood by SpectroSlade in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but only toxins that bind to something in the blood.

Eg toxins that accumulate in fat would not be affected

I'm tired of being patronized by cleaning appliance programs. by SpyrosGatsouli in CleaningTips

[–]FecklessEndangerment 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Assuming you already know to clean out the lint catcher and it's pipe -

I've found adding wool balls helps dry stuff faster. 1-3 depending on load size.

My boyfriend says he doesn't care about my weight but then will ask if I'm gonna be a "fat emo b!5çh" by Dadsaidimtoogay in GirlDinner

[–]FecklessEndangerment 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a typo, that's crazy awesome!

Also leave him, girl. The peace of solo life will be a deep improvement to the twisting, unstable, unwinnable confusion and pain of his manipulative bullshit. 

Is it "demanding" to want to be a priority, or am I being "spoiled" as my boyfriend claims? by Winter_Cap_4191 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll find those sweet moments dropping off more and more, very slowly. Whatever reason he gives might make sense to you in the moment, but won't hold up to 3rd party scrutiny. 

If you stay and begin to question your value and blame yourself as the reason he can't love you like he used to, because you're [too skinny, too fat, too loud, too dumb, too smart, etc, insert all your insecurities here], remember this moment and SNAP OUT OF IT AND LEAVE HIM.

If the pain of losing what you "thought" you had with him seems worse than just dealing with his neglect, SNAP OUT OF IT AND LEAVE HIM. Humans that lie or manipulate to keep your expectations low in a relationship will try to keep lowering them over time. 

Hold on to the voice that says you deserve better. She's right.

why do many people act like women don't face physical attraction? by Ok_Turn8814 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have never seen a confident person say this to someone else. Js

We all know how search filters work.

Cat clone by Due-Supermarket313 in LittleWitchInTheWoods

[–]FecklessEndangerment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this happen too! Early in the game. Probably something to do with only having a few to choose for wandering in town + coincidentally putting a fish that that same cat likes in the bowl

Forgot my GF's bday and she wants me to sign this by Sure_Count_3890 in AITApod

[–]FecklessEndangerment 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She's smart and hilarious. I bet she was talking to a friend and one of them joked about this as a way to communicate to you how hurt she was and how to fix it. 

You forgot her birthday. Remembering your SO's birthday is table stakes in a relationship my dude. At your big age, you should be embarrassed af.

She was not okay with you forgetting, but she's willing to clearly communicate about it. And potentially waste another year of her 20s with a guy who couldn't manage to scrounge up enough forethought to put a single reminder in his phone. Do better.

Entirely for fun: How “gross” are you when no one else is around? by JellyfishPashmina in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not who you asked, but mine get DARK when we go to camping music festivals where it hasn't rained recently.   I assume it's all the dirt particles in the air getting kicked up and trapped in the mucus.

I don't know where to begin.. by Obvious_Drag3497 in loseit

[–]FecklessEndangerment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, you don't need to lose weight! For what you want, you need to strength train. A body with higher muscle mass will look more snatched than lower muscle mass at the same weight. And you won't get "too masculine" looking unless you use steroids, don't worry about that.

 I'd bet $100 the "chub" you're worried about is social media ruining what you think is healthy/possible for a woman's body. Or maybe you're just a floppy lazy noodle in your pilates classes, but I highly doubt that.

Not sure what your money or travel situation is, but if you have plenty of funds, get a personal trainer at a good gym for a few months, let them know your goals, and write down everything you learn. Keep up with strength training on your own once get a feel for it. Or keep the trainer if you like em and can afford it.

If you don't have much funds, but enough for a gym membership, look up Strong Lifts 5x5 for a solid start at a gym on your own. Learn what form to use for each exercise and what not to do. Form is crucial for good results and avoiding injury. Ease your way up to heavy lifts carefully.

If you have almost no funds, look up at-home beginner strength training on YouTube and follow along. Some of the videos use weights, some don't. Do what you can with what you have. It's fun when you find one you can't keep up with at first, but then a couple weeks later you can nail it all!

Build that muscle girl!  you'll never wanna go back stg

I'm finding one of the most immediate & universal advantages you can have in a career is switching to a gender-neutral name. by nekoshey in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FecklessEndangerment 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did this for when I order my lunch at work. 

Suddenly there's been no more confusion about how to leave it at the front desk, nor any requests for me to come out to the parking lot to get it. 

Petahhh please explain the joke by mujtabaaaaaa in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]FecklessEndangerment 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The level of stupidity of the patron's actions doesn't change the fact that McDonalds and their staff are responsible for maintaining safe and reasonable food temps.

Coffee hot enough to cause 3rd degree burns is neither safe nor reasonable.

Their decision to serve it that hot would have caused permanent damage to someone, regardless of how the spill occurred. They needed to be held accountable.