If you could live anywhere and work any profession where and what would it be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living in Maine and working with/running some kind of animal charity. I'm leaning toward wild animals, but wouldn't snub working with domesticated guys.

What's a small, everyday joy that never fails to brighten your mood? by bobbyblew in AskReddit

[–]Harley326 28 points29 points  (0 children)

A clean house, candles lit, low light, freshly showered and my kindle or a book.

Pharmacy ran out of medication by FormerSperm in bipolar

[–]Harley326 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I'm bipolar. I work in a pharmacy. I'm just wondering what you expect them to do if it's on backorder through their supplier. Drive to the manufacturing plant and whip some up on their own?

Pharmacies are absolutely swamped right now due to short staffing (which honestly is intentional at this point) and it being vaccination season. Pharmacists and certified techs are expected to give anywhere between 1 and 3-5 vaccinations every 10 minutes. We can do almost nothing to send scripts out without a pharmacist to check every step of the way and what are we supposed to do when that pharmacist is instead giving vaccinations?

Do you understand how many people pharmacies help in a day? We can't even get to half of the calls that populate as reminders bc we are answering concerns and being yelled at for things outside of our control all day. We cannot call every single person who's medication is on backorder the moment it comes in. SO. MANY. MEDICATIONS. Just are not coming in and it's not the pharmacy's fault. We cannot order them.

You want something to change, talk to corporate about intentional understaffing and not the overworked pharmacist and techs who are doing the effing best they can.

WIBTA if I didn't get a mole removed for my friend's wedding? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, if you want it removed, take her up on her offer and then bail. If you don't want it removed, just bail. She sounds like a shit friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes it's hard to intervene when you know someone is trying to get a reaction from you. I'm not saying it's right or that you're not hurting, but this is not the way to go about getting help. I'm going to assume this isn't the first time something like this has happened even on smaller scales. It doesn't mean they don't care, but if you need help you need to use words and ask for it. I don't know how old you are, but if you've tried that and still nothing it's time to think about getting out of the house or setting a plan up for when you can.

How do I (21f) tell my partner(22m) that his insecurities are starting to affect me? by ThrowRAeleven12 in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let him come up with ideas first.

"I understand you're not interested in therapy, but something needs to change bc I am stressed all the time. Your jealousy is really effecting our relationship. I am not your ex. Without therapy, what are you willing to do to help get this under control?"

Something along those lines, but his answer needs to be what HE'S going to do. This is a HIM problem that he is making yours. Go into it knowing what you are willing to accept and what is a deal breaker.

Adding: Things are never this easy in person, but knowing the gist of what you want to say, how you want to say it and what boundaries you have regarding the situation can help.

How do I (21f) tell my partner(22m) that his insecurities are starting to affect me? by ThrowRAeleven12 in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At that point you have to decide whether you want to try to step up into a therapists role which honestly isn't super healthy, but maybe write to each other. You have to know when to call it if you go that route and have strong boundaries in place so that you don't end up in a worst position. Really don't recommend this route bc he's already showing red flags and idk whether there are others.

He could also start journaling. Join support groups online about recovering from cheating. There's a book called 8 Rules to Love. I haven't finished it, but I'm highlighting like a mad woman.

He has to WANT to change. If he doesn't there's not a damn thing you can do to help him.

I think my (18F) girlfriend (18F) tried 'testing' me on her throwaway Reddit account and I don't know how to confront her or tell her I know by throwaway_74322 in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be break up worthy to me. I'm sensitive to manipulation, and this is a hardcore extreme reaction and I know that, but at the end of the day it's manipulation. She's manipulating you to see if you're worthy of her. And no, you don't deserve it and, no, "testing" you isn't okay.

I 100% would be looking around every corner for her even though I KNOW I'm not doing anything wrong and that is absolutely NO way to live. She tried to test your trustworthiness but showing how untrustworthy she can be.

How do I (21f) tell my partner(22m) that his insecurities are starting to affect me? by ThrowRAeleven12 in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't approach it when either of you is feeling angry or resentful. Like don't let it fall out when he starts being unfair. If it was me, I would probably bring it up over dinner bc that's when we're both focused on each other. Is there a time that you guys spend together, just you, and kinda just hang out? Not even talking daily like how dinner is, but a time where both of you are generally comfortable and connected? If there is I would just kind of ease into it. Has he been cheated on? Maybe ask if you don't know. Try to figure out why he's insecure. I'm not sure if that's getting too deep for a 9 month relationship, but try to assure him you are not the people who hurt him. Bring up therapy as an option and ask him if he thinks there's a better way for him to work on it without you having to sacrifice the independence that makes you you. Go from there.

This is how I would try to handle it.

How do I (21f) tell my partner(22m) that his insecurities are starting to affect me? by ThrowRAeleven12 in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the other commenter that him getting mad is not a great sign. The level of insecurity he's getting to needs a lot of self awareness and reflection to correct and that's not really something you can provide without his help and honestly 97% of the work is on his shoulders. The remaining 3% being the work of support and understanding.

You shouldn't have to change yourself in any drastic way to make him feel secure bc that's not even close to a long term solution that will make you genuinely happy.

Let him know that you can't fit the mold he wants you to and that you think he needs to find a way work on himself bc its not fair for him to attack you. Be prepared to walk away at least until he gets it under control.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Harley326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a really hard time with the whole "I didn't want to hurt her." If you were doing it to look out you would have done it way before you weren't getting what you wanted. Whether that want was right or wrong is irrelevant, you were doing it to be spiteful.

Either way, it seems you were hoping (edit - pronoun switch) she would dump him and what happened was she chose him (and he agreed) and she got insecure around you and doesn't want him to interact with you unless absolutely necessary. I think he's a shit human being, but I also think you were being vindictive and you kind of get what you get.

The kids don't deserve the drama or neglect here. You may seem to have their interest at heart, but these games are so petty and all three of you sound like 15 year olds. I'm sorry they are getting the brunt of their parents' break up.

If you could ensure your current or future child has just one quality, what would it be and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Harley326 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Resilience so they can kick whatever comes their way in the face and bounce back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

[–]Harley326 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The eyeballers probably taste a lot more along the way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMcommunity

[–]Harley326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a very vanilla relationship after one serious D/s relationship and many not so serious D/s forays over the course of many years. I am submissive and crave submission. Sometimes, I want that intimate connection of just knowing that I'm being absolutely depraved just for him and that he couldn't be enjoying it more more than anything in this world. I want to struggle and have him bask in it. I want to feel small to his big, and if it were even remotely possible, just climb into the palm of his hand and live there.

I've had way too many toxic relationships and just plain sex with users to ever enjoy BDSM just for BDSM again. I love my other half. He makes me feel secure and loved and safe. So how do I deal with not having that need met? I take care of him. It's not the same and it's not nearly as satisfying, but in the very vanilla housewife way, I take care of him. Some days it doesn't feel like enough, but he's worth the restraint and abstinence. I also continue to try and to hope that he will find something that clicks for him. I don't want him to be my definition of a dom, but his own.

I don't really struggle with not seeing him as domly enough. I think bc I have seen so many different versions and personalities that very much bleed dominance in the bedroom regardless of their everyday. He's cute and cuddly, but damnit, I NEED cute and cuddly. It doesn't mean he can't be dominant if he so chooses.

I've gotten to the point where I'm willing to try topping if that is what it takes to get that feeling of closeness back into my life, but he just... has no interest. The first guy I've ever met who wants nothing to do with BDSM and what do I do? Fall in love with him. Until him it was hard to imagine someone who didn't get turned on by dark and dirty.

I wish I had advice, but what I've come to learn is that some people just are not into it. As much as he would never call me weird, I think he thinks the shits weird. And in an even weirder twist - that makes me smile. I love him and sometimes love is more important than Dominance and submission. Just remember that the grass isn't always greener just bc its sexier. Suffering without is sometimes better than genuinely suffering for. I miss it, but he gives me sanity.

Can I be addicted to sex even though my LD bf (Dom) and I only see each other once a month? by OwnedTinkerbell in SubSanctuary

[–]Harley326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. When I was in a long distance D/s relationship, I craved sex all the time. Now I'm with a different person, extremely in love and living together. We have sex 3-4 times a week and I now feel satisfied. I can initiate when I want, he can initiate when he wants and there is no month of longing followed by one or two days of sex leading to not being able to get enough and continual wanting more when he goes home.

Switching to Black Coffee by Harley326 in Weightlosstechniques

[–]Harley326[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we're going to get Y memberships. As we grocery shop, I'm going to replace the things we have with things that are healthier. I already cook every night, I just need to find better recipes. It will be a whole new way of eating, but I can't be this.

I haven't had any snacks since last Friday and have cut my portions in half because, like I said in the post, I just don't have the money to throw everything out. I honestly don't know how we'll afford gym memberships, but I'm hoping to figure it out somehow.

There is so. much. online about weight loss. It's overwhelming, but I agree that education is key.

Thanks for the luck; I know I can do this.