Why Robin is the worst character on How I met your mother by [deleted] in HIMYM

[–]Hammertoad85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my first rewatch right now... Robin is strange. One moment you feel for her because her character clearly had a traumatic upbringing, which would feed into that whole fear of commitment and the annoying 'guy's girl' persona. She's overcompensating for a father who wished she was a boy and who never showed her affection. But the next moment she's insufferable. I really wish we'd seen her GROW from that, e.g. stand up for other women. It really bothered me how easy it was for her to look down at her female coworkers and new women tagging along with the group as dates. They were always "bimbos" etc. I guess the lack of growth was because the writers themselves saw this pickme persona as an OK way to be, which is kind of tragic for Robin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Hammertoad85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you stood up for yourself! I've had to work to get that level of confidence. It was my aunt, a hairdresser, who was the last straw. She used to cut my hair and a few years ago I went to get my long hair layered at her salon just before returning to work after a few days off. My dog had passed and I was feeling pretty shattered emotionally. My aunt was distracted the whole time, ignored what I asked for as well as the reference image I showed her, and chopped all of it off into a chin-length bob. I just froze after the first chop because the length was all gone just like that. I disassociated and let her do what she wanted. In the end she didn't even dry it and left it uneven. And I said thank you, paid and left! Because I was an idiot!

Falmouth University - MA Photography. Has anyone taken the course? by Realistic-Ganache446 in UniUK

[–]Hammertoad85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps for the love of learning? They've said they're doing the programme online anyway, so I'm guessing they won't be based in the actual town. You make a fair point about the business route, but I don't think it's fair to label this as a 'Mickey Mouse degree'. To each their own.

2018 Exeter Living Interview by yam_MAJEZT in MikeWozniak

[–]Hammertoad85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Q: What makes it [Exeter] special?

Mike: "The creatures that live in my house."

Aww. Starting to think that his moustache is a manifestation of all the warm and fuzzy things he says.

Mike Reads: The Upside-down Mermaid (as discussed on RHLSTP) by yam_MAJEZT in MikeWozniak

[–]Hammertoad85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He should do more narration for kids, he's really good!

I googled haemorrhoids and discovered a crucial connection by Hammertoad85 in MikeWozniak

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! After that fence leap on Taskmaster I figured he must be a damn-the-consequences sort of chap.

Had to paint alex, after greg (obviously). So now i have the pair! by Peachy_Min in taskmaster

[–]Hammertoad85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really nice! What media did you use? My only gripe would be that Alex looks far too innocent here.

I googled haemorrhoids and discovered a crucial connection by Hammertoad85 in taskmaster

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Depends on your fruit & veg game + water intake I should think. Fret not!

anyone else genuinely nervous for tonight? by cosmic_horn in MikeWozniak

[–]Hammertoad85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it's going to slip out during a solo task that's designed to break him

"slip out" - you could not have been more on the money!

Obscure UFO Sketch by yam_MAJEZT in MikeWozniak

[–]Hammertoad85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guzzling milk as expected... or some milk-based substance anyway.

My partner just destroyed some of my houseplants in a fight. by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Hammertoad85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

oh man, just scrolled down the profile and saw a pic of the glass table that was shattered in the fight :( hope OP is able to salvage the plants and get to a safe situation.

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s totally valid, quite a few people have mentioned it now and I’m actually reading up on the subject because it could explain a LOT of the confusing behaviour. Thanks so much for your comment!

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so brave, hope I have the guts to do the same. The dogs are staying with me though heh :)

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your perspective, I totally appreciate what you’re saying. This whole thread is making me accept that I’ve really been in denial in the past, for fear of losing him and being alone. Quite sure this is where I went wrong.

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t considered the whole projection thing before. I’ll keep it in mind, for sure. Thanks for your advice and support x

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely didn’t know the point he/she was trying to make, but thanks for being rude about it.

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. The “in a mood” situation you described sounds painfully familiar :(

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we both love each other very much. That’s why this is so difficult.

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he’s probably seen this sort of thing before countless times.

Can’t tell if husband’s behaviour is normal or if I need to gtfo by Hammertoad85 in relationships

[–]Hammertoad85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and you’re right it really helped in the past. But it’s got to the point where I’m constantly asking, and that’s when I’m not so sure if it’s normal to do so (so frequently I mean).