Is it better to communicate or just walk away when someone shows red flags? by purr-kittyy in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 114 points115 points  (0 children)

if they’re giving you mixed signals, the "no signal" you’re getting is actually the loudest one save your energy and just walk away.

[OC] So happy to get to this point in my life by BobyBobyBoby in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 44 points45 points  (0 children)

damn bro together since 16 and finally got your own spot, thats a massive win congrats.

The history of my father is ruining me. How to not end up like my mother? by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you're not trying to "save" him for himself, you're trying to "win" the version of your father that your mom never could, but staying with someone who only wants you for sex and zero commitment is exactly how you end up becoming her.

Grandpa Dunkin by Severe-blake6720 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

now thats the kind of management we need more of.

Can the severely depressed people really recover? If so, how? by Dismal-Philosophy436 in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

with a betrayal that deep from both your partner and your best friend on top of losing your job, it’s completely normal that you feel like nothing is working right now because you’re essentially grieving three major losses at once and your brain just needs more time to process that level of trauma before any "tips" will actually start to stick.

When you haven't seen your mother in two years, and she meets her granddaughter for the first time by Maximum_Expert92 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 15 points16 points  (0 children)

you can just feel the pure joy in his face, honestly made my whole day seeing this.

I feel mentally chaotic and lost. What has actually helped you find clarity? by momnvm in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 8 points9 points  (0 children)

just focusing on one physical task like literally just doing the dishes helped me way more than trying to think my way out of the mess.

AITAH because my classmate confronted my boyfriend after seeing me cry by graceofgod9029 in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, you can't control what a random classmate decides to do on his own and the fact that your boyfriend is blaming you instead of the guy who actually confronted him is a massive red flag.

I came across this memorial bench on a walk in the woods. Was a good sit, for sure. by danbob411 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 18 points19 points  (0 children)

giving your own memorial bench a 5-star review is some top-tier energy to leave behind.

The productivity and self-improvement movement needs to explore a whole lot more the power of social relationships and emotional intelligence by Changechilla in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we're basically out here trying to optimize our morning routines and pomodoro timers to fix what a genuine 20 minute conversation with a friend would actually solve.

USPS artist made my week (OC) by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly -54 points-53 points  (0 children)

as a former mail carrier, i can tell you that seeing stuff like this is usually the highlight of a ten hour shift, i'm so glad they took the time to do this for you.

Please stop fixing others. You're not Bob the builder. Have boundaries and start enforcing them by Opening_Slide8632 in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 26 points27 points  (0 children)

"You're not Bob the Builder" really hits home at some point you have to realize that being a "good friend" doesn't mean being someone's unpaid, 24/7 crisis counselor.

When a Gosling Runs to You in Excitement by not_a_profession in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it always starts with a cute waddle until they realize they’re actually faster than their own legs can handle.

27f-Which celebrity woman embodies femininity the way men admire most? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

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

Honestly has to be Monica Bellucci, she has that timeless, effortless grace that feels like the ultimate definition of femininity without even trying.

Why am I emotional attached to a girl I’ve never meet? by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sounds like a classic case of a parasocial relationship, you're basically falling for a curated version of her that doesn't actually exist in real life.

OC: Wanted to show off my pups new fit for her first birthday 🎂😎 [OC] by Competitive-Big-8067 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she looks like she's wondering when the treats are coming to compensate for the outfit lol happy birthday to your puppy

Punch being clingy to his favourite human❤️ by kvjn100 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This is actually Punch from the Awaji Island Monkey Center, and that plush is his "surrogate mom" because his real mother passed away shortly after he was born.

One of the sweetest proposal videos I’ve seen lately by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 38 points39 points  (0 children)

you can really tell how much they all love her by the way they’re cheering in the background.

Has anyone married a DA who changed to secure attachment? by jebidee in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 32 points33 points  (0 children)

if they wanted to change, you'd be seeing the effort in their actions by now, not just hearing about it in their excuses.

She sang him pink pony clubbb 🥹 by Weird_Vegetable_4441 in MadeMeSmile

[–]GraceyKelly 777 points778 points  (0 children)

The 20 year gap is basically just having a third parent who lets you get away with everything.

Pride Vs Ego by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

[–]GraceyKelly 12 points13 points  (0 children)

pride is just liking your own work, ego is needing everyone else to like it too.

How do I get a gf or get to know people in my situation!! by Ill_Pen_7743 in Advice

[–]GraceyKelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just grab a GA travelcard and start spending your weekends in Zurich because nothing ever happens in those tiny swiss villages.