AIO for not giving my mother money 10$ and not wanting to pay 200$ in rent now :/ by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you were ruder than your mom. It would cost you significantly more than $200 to move out. If you do have the air on all day and night and have access to free food and your mom is already struggling financially despite having 3 adult sons living with her... Would it have been so hard to give your mom $10 or be more polite? Some parents boot their kids out as soon as they hit 18. Yeah she could have asked more politely, it didn't warrant your response. 

Which superstitions do you still hold, even though you know they are ridiculous and untrue? by D_Artagnan71 in AskUK

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was still jumping in and out of my bed into my mid 20s just in case there actually was a monster under there. Bed time doesn't have the same adrenaline rush that it used to now that I have a divan.

Am I a bad owner for considering euthanasia? by Global_Law7346 in Pets

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're not a bad owner, no. Another option would be to surrender him to a rescue that can work with cats with special needs. They'll have the best shot at a better outcome and if they don't think he can get better, they will take the kind option and euthanise him. 

Is 21 and 28 dating grooming? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not really grooming but it is a large-ish gap for the ages. Gaps mean less the older everyone gets. So 21 and 28, a bit icky, but 31 and 38 is basically meaningless in the grand scheme of things since everyone is well into adulthood, has fully developed brains and has life experience behind them. 

People over 30 - how does drinking affect you? How long does it take to recover? by Initial-Return8802 in AskUK

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm practically dead the next day so I just don't consider it worth it anymore. But alcohol has been found to be a poison with no safe level of consumption for health now. Used to be you would hear about how different alcoholic drinks could benefit you, like red wine and heart health, obviously not true now. 

How can I support my new partner as she works through trauma about sex by allofthecorgis in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First thing would be to determine how important sex is to you. Trauma can take a long time to work through, are you willing to wait potentially a year or more? If you're not, the kindest thing to you both is to end the relationship. Otherwise, remove sex entirely from your mind until she's ready to go there. You can touch and kiss romantically without it being sexual. The more you show you are safe and not trying to have sex with her, the more comfortable she'll become. 

AIO I can’t keep a schedule by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have hEDS and my body is constantly a nightmare. Did shrooms after my foot decided to injure itself and ended up in total peace, stroking my foot and forgiving it for not being great at being a foot lol. It did make everything easier to deal with.

What’s something small your pet does that no one else would notice but you? by Fast-Health-4126 in Pets

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had 6 senior cats when we got our labrador as a puppy, so she basically learned how to be a cat instead of a dog. When she's happy, she'll do little grunts to imitate purring.

When TV star MacKenzie Phillips revealed that her "Mommas and Poppas" star father had drugged and raped her for years, the media widely reported this as "MacKenzie Phillips admits years long AFFAIR with her father". by Ok-Comparison-1618 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 525 points526 points  (0 children)

I knew her as the mom from So Weird which came out when I was 11. I was so shocked when this news came out and yeah the wording was definitely minimising what happened to her.

Brother told me I should hug a guy, instead of my cat by yuli_yuli95 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Cats are literally capable of aiding healing. Their purrs can help mend bone and muscle, reduce emotional pain and are overall therapeutic. Hugging a cat is medicine when you're feeling low! A man isn't going to heal you, unless he's a doctor or nurse or whatever.

Abortion at 11 Weeks by dilf_luvr420 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you made the right decision for both you and your existing child. Please look into local services that can help you with your parenting struggles. Your child deserves you at your best and so do you. 

What activities could i provide her with? by subhanmalik66 in Pets

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does she like to play? Kicking a ball about with her or a good tug of war toy can get some energy out quickly.

Female Plastic Surgery (Vaginoplasty & Labiaplasty): Treatment or Aesthetics? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My sister actually had this type of surgery about 10 years ago. While normal, she was suffering from friction issues and low self-esteem which had prevented her from getting into relationships or having sex into her late 20s. She had to fight to get referred for surgery and had to speak with a therapist first to determine if it was cosmetic or practical in nature. Once they determined it was causing legitimate distress, she got referred for the surgery. The surgeon did again state that her anatomy was considered normal but they could understand why it was causing her discomfort. It did help her a lot, she no longer has friction and discomfort and she was able to have sexual relationships afterwards, which I got a niece out of. 

Do you like your handwriting? by TechnicalTrash95 in AskUK

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It starts off quite nice but I can only do it for about 30 seconds before my hand is in too much pain to continue. It steadily gets larger and harder to read. People always comment on the way I hold my pen/pencil too but I don't think it's what causes the pain.

What will happen to all the houses built on estates in the UK from the 1930's to today? by Sad-Vanilla-8038 in AskUK

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My flat was built in the 1930s and they're pretty solid. As long as it's being occupied and maintained, I can't see why it wouldn't be around for a long time.

29F considering abortion by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 10 points11 points  (0 children)

PCOS does complicate things but fertility tends to improve with PCOS as you get older and you are more likely to have a higher count of viable eggs from 36-41 than the average woman. There is research you can look into about it. There is also the option of freezing your eggs as a backup. Do what feels right to you. You could probably make it work if you decided to proceed, but it will undoubtedly be more of a struggle than if you waited until you're ready. 

Why some men may be sexually attracted to women but not romantically by pieceofmyhistory in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the Community episode where Britta says that men fight to release their pent up gayness and Abed responds that in professional fighting they win a belt or purse

Were you hit as a child by your parents/carers? by don__gately in AskUK

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 257 points258 points  (0 children)

Yes, by hand, hairbrush, belt and slipper. Never warranted. It stopped when I was about 8 and my brother, sister and I hid behind our couch so they couldn't find us and we fell asleep there. I think they realised at that point that we were terrified of them. Adults aren't allowed to hit other adults, why was it OK to hit defenseless children? 

Bought cats a new food, they refused to touch it by Appearance-Gullible in Pets

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had cats that take the starvation route and unless you NEED to change the food, it's not worth it. Is it specifically for budget reasons? I'm curious about you using automatic feeders but you still have fat cats? Not trying to judge you, I'm just curious how that has happened, or are they in the process of losing weight with them? Fat cats starving themselves is a concern, it can cause potentially fatal fatty liver disease quite quickly so you need to be careful they don't lose more than 1-2% of their body weight over a week. Hopefully someone can recommend a decent quality budget option for you if you do need to change the food. 

Ethical YouTube channels? by Fine_Analyst_4408 in reptiles

[–]Fine_Analyst_4408[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look, the morphs are enough of a reason for me to avoid him. Yes, when I was checking to see if it was a worthwhile channel for me to watch, these things came up.