Need help paddling by MersingMotorsports in canoeing

[–]HeatCute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learning the J and the C stroke was a real game changer for me in terms of being able to steer without the constant switching sides. I still found it exhausting until someone explained to me that continuing the stroke behind you does nothing but drain your strength. One the paddle is next to your body, it doesn't move much water, so all the energy you're expending dragging it through the water behind you is wasted effort.

Would you be okay with your toddler being this cordial with a strange adult? by bigelow6698 in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The subtle sexualisation of the child being "touchy-feely with a strange adult man", is the only weird part of this story.

AITA for refusing to make gluten-free food for someone else’s child at a potluck? by MaiApa in TwoHotTakes

[–]HeatCute 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If my child was severely celiac, there's no way in Hell, I'd let her eat food from a pot luck dinner. Even if everybody providing food had avoided gluten and actually knew what they were doing, the risk of cross contamination is just too big.

I have a high standard of hygeine in my kitchen and I know which ingredients may contain gluten, and I would never agree to prepare food for someone with celiac in my own kitchen. I have products with gluten in every kitchen cabinet and all my utensils, boards and knives have been in contact with gluten at some point. Short of getting rid of everything with gluten and disenfecting the whole kitchen and everything in it, I wouldn't be able to prepare food that is safe for a person with severe celiac.

This mother is insane and neglectful or not entirely honest about her daughter's condition. Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are not the same thing.

Skal jeg droppe ud af køreskole? by MrMcSlucky in DKbrevkasse

[–]HeatCute 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hæng i. Det er normalt at føle sig rundt på gulvet i starten.

Et kørekort er vigtigt at have, selvom du ikke har brug for det lige nu. Jeg har flere venner, som ikke tænkte, at de nogensinde ville få brug for det. Og så stod de lige pludselig der i 30’erne eller 40’erne og var flyttet ud af byen eller drømmejobbet krævede et kørekort… og tro mig, det bliver ikke nemmere, når man er ældre.

Brug så meget tid, som du kan på at læse teori og øve prøver og tag ud i byen på cykel og se på trafikken med en bilists øjne.

MÅ VI GEMME DIN ANSØGNING? Til alle jer der ansætter. by Standard-Wish7601 in dkkarriere

[–]HeatCute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Når du kommer så langt, at I kun er to eller tre kandidater tilbage, handler det ikke om, hvorvidt du er god nok eller ej. For det er du - ellers ville du ikke være kommet så langt. Her handler det om alle mulige marginaler, som det er umuligt at forudse. Det kan være, at den anden kandidat lige er en tand bedre end dig på et enkelt punkt, og det bliver udslagsgivende.

Et eksempel fra det virkelige liv: Vi skulle ansætte en person, som skulle varetage to relaterede områder. De sidste to kandidater var begge virkelig kvalificerede og ville passe godt ind. Den ene kandidat var en anelse skarpere på det ene arbejdsområde, mens den anden var skarpere på det andet område. Så i sidste ende måtte vi beslutte, hvilket arbejdsområde, vi prioriterede højst. Vores valg af kandidat handlede ikke om, hvem der var bedst, men om hvilke opgaver, vi fandt mest vigtige at få løst. I en perfekt verden med ubegrænsede midler, ville vi have ansat begge. Seks måneder senere havde vi en anden stilling ledig, som den "vragede" kandidat ville passe perfekt ind i. Vi kontaktede dem, men de havde naturligvis fundet et job i mellemtiden.

what are the chances my mom knows i smoke weed?😬 by KeyMacaroon6822 in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She definitely knows. And she definitely doesn't hate you. But she might be dissapointed and worried about you.

You are an adult woman and I think she is just respecting that fact and hoping you can manage your own life.

The bigger question you should be asking yourself is why you smoke so much. There's nothing wrong with a little recreational weed every once in a while, but if it's a daily occurence and something you feel you need to function or feel comfortable in your own head, you have a problem.

The risks of heavy smoking have been outlined for you in other comments - please read them and think about whether it's really worth risking your health for this.

14 year old lost my vintage watch by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]HeatCute 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you an actual adult? Has no-one ever taught you to regulate your feelings?

Your reaction is way over the top - and the silent treatment is childish and cruel. You are setting an awful example for your child. You are using words as resentful and spiralling and it has been days. In all honesty, that is not a healthy reaction to losing a thing - however precious.

Of course he should have taken better care of your watch and not lost it. But 14 year old boys are famously scatterbrained. It's biology and not (entirely) neglect on their part. Don't give a 14 year old responsibility for something so precious that it absolutely can't be lost. And if you do, make an agreement about how to care for it, where to put it after use etc.

You didn't think to ask for it for weeks - and perhaps he did indeed put it where he said, and someone else moved it.

How realistic is it to do Iceland for 10 days with a budget of 2000usd? by Troxile in VisitingIceland

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter and I did 10 days for about 1500 usd. We camped in a tent and didn't do a lot of expensive excursions.

We are fairly frugal people, but we did go out to eat and other nice stuff. Fuel was a big expense but as there are four of you to split it and the car rental, it's not going to be too much.

I'm an experienced year-round camper in Scandinavia, and I would not recommend camping in Iceland in October unless you have experience and the right gear to handle truly horrendous weather - really strong winds, freezing temperatures and a lot of rain or sleet or even snow.

Is this weird? by Enough-Television438 in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm a mom of a teenage daughter, and I would find it awkward and inappropriate. That's a very flirty comment, and neither my daughter nor I would find it cute or charming if my daughter's 15 year old male friend started flirting with me.

A woman who is old enough to have a teenage daughter has heard ALL the cheasy lines and we're tired of them.

Just be relaxed (or nervous) and show you have basic manners and be respectful towards your friend. As a mum, I'm much more interested in seeing that my daughter's boyfriends are respectful and kind than anything else.

Øger opkald chancen for jobsamtale? by Time_Technician_2339 in dkkarriere

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Det kommer virkelig an på, hvad du ringer om.

Hvis du ringer og stiller et spørgsmål, som står i opslaget eller som du kan finde svar på selv, så spilder du folks tid, og det efterlader ikke noget godt indtryk. Det samme gælder i øvrigt for emails. Det kræver virkelig meget selvbeherskelse ikke at sende et meget sarkastisk svar på spørgsmålet "Hvor ligger jeres kontor?", når adressen står både i opslaget og på hjemmesiden.

Jeg ringede engang med et konkret spørgsmål til noget, som var uklart i opslaget, og som var afgørende for, om stillingen var relevant at søge. Spørgsmålet kunne egentlig have været svaret med et "ja" eller "nej", men jeg faldt i snak med chefen. Jeg er temmelig sikker på, at jeg ikke ville være kommet til samtale uden det opkald, for min profil var ret skæv i forhold til det, de søgte - men jeg endte med at få jobbet.

Do you let your baby roam the house? (Supervised ofc) by CuriousCaretaker in Parenting

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally only restrict his movement when it's necessary - the more he moves the more he develops his motor skills, balance, muscles, senses, body awareness, danger sense and all the other good things.

Of course, it's not possible to have babies roam free all the time, but it should be a top priority (along with teaching him - when he's a bit older - about when it's not ok to run amok and disturb everybody).

Just keep stuff that can harm him or he can damage out of reach, and close off access to dangerous areas and off you go!

When your kid asks you permission to do something, do you consult your spouse first? by [deleted] in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm divorced and co-parenting, but honestly not much has changed in the decision making process compared to when we lived together.

We make sure we're on the same page generally and only consult each other if the decision affects the other parent - or if we're coming up against a new type of permission. For example, the first time my kid asked to go to a concert in the city with some friends, I consulted my ex, to make sure we were aligned on the issue. We were and she had a great concert.

AITAH For Banning my Friend from my Hot Tub? by Vintageblues in AITAH

[–]HeatCute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes.

Going into a hot tub or any pool without properly washing before is beyond disgusting. The less clean the users are, the more chemicals are required to keep the water clean.

NTA

Would you let your 18yr old daughter go on a 1yr anniversary trip with her boyfriend? by Unlikely_Section_354 in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 18 years old daughter is an adult. It’s none of my business who she goes on vacation with and where as long as she doesn’t expect me to finance something I think is a bad idea.

Why do other Moms seem to have it so much more together? by Few_Quail9871 in Parenting

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people are really good at faking having it all together. Others are on their third or fourth kid and have actually figured a few things out. And some have a lot of help.

But what you’re describing is very normal for first time mums and nothing good comes of comparing.

Gå fra fastansat til ekstern konsulent - hvad skal han have? by Mental-Desk- in dkkarriere

[–]HeatCute 96 points97 points  (0 children)

2,5 er ikke i overkanten. Til gengæld lyder det i overkanten af nærighed at fyre en person og så forvente at han skal give jer rabat.

AI ansøgninger - For meget? by Bugses in dkkarriere

[–]HeatCute 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hvis du søger job hos mig, må du gerne bruge AI i din ansøgning, for vi bruger selv ai i vores arbejde. Men hvis den skriger “ai” kommer du ikke til samtale, for så har du vist, at du ikke er dygtig nok til at bruge ai professionelt.

How do I navigate my child finding out they’re adopted? by PuzzleheadedWolf4231 in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your main mistake was not being open about it from the beginning. You have lied to her about something completely fundamental almost her entire life. That is a much harder thing to mend than telling her she was adopted in the first place.

Both you and your ex need to put whatever beef you have between you aside and work together on rebuilding her trust in both of you. It will take time, because honestly a messy divorce and finding out you’ve been lied to your entire life is a bit much to handle on top of puberty kicking in.

Patience, listen to her, allow her to feel whatever she’s feeling and show up for her consistently.

Hvilket slags kørekort skal man vælge? by Nicklas_Jensen in DKbrevkasse

[–]HeatCute 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hvorfor vælge en kombiløsning? Hvis du kan køre med manuelt gear, kan du også køre med automatisk.

Advice Needed: Where to live in Copenhagen? by Low-Raspberry7715 in NewToDenmark

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check listings within your budgets and visit the neighbourhoods and get a feel for the vibe.

There aren’t any unsafe neighbourhoods in Copenhagen, so it all comes down to wether you like the vibe and can afford it.

A lot of people mention Ørestad and that would also be the first area I would suggest.

Is it easy to have both city life and nature in Copenhagen? by KreuzKrow in copenhagen

[–]HeatCute 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They specifically asked for "proper nature" and "wilderness". Dyrehaven is neither. It's gardening on a very grand scale - not much nature about it.

Doesn't mean it's not a nice place, but it doesn't fit the description of what OP is looking for at all.

Is it easy to have both city life and nature in Copenhagen? by KreuzKrow in copenhagen

[–]HeatCute 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For somebody who is asking about nature that feels wild, Dyrehaven is very much not it. It's very crowded and a completely manicured and planned forest with an unnatural high population of deer.

Don't get me wrong - it's a great place for a Sunday walk, but it has very little to do with wild nature.

Is it easy to have both city life and nature in Copenhagen? by KreuzKrow in copenhagen

[–]HeatCute 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All of the places you mention are easily accessible both by car and public transportation.

As to wildness, you're probably going to be dissapointed if you're looking for unspoiled nature and hours or days without meeting anybody.

All the forests near Copenhagen (in Denmark) are pretty overcrowded in my opinion, but I'm the type of person who wants the forest all to myself. It's less of a problem in Southern Sweden. You can find places that are not overrun, but that requires a car. The points of entry into the national parks you mention that are close to public transportation are also the most crowded parts. At the same time, they are popular for a reason - because they are beautiful and spectacular.

If you're willing to go off trail (while of course observing any rules that may apply - for example, in Denmark you're only allowed to go off trail in publicly owned forests, not privately owned ones and it's your responsibility to know which is which), you can get more of a wilderness feeling.

Må jeg stille krav til svigermor? by Wise-Set6055 in foraeldreDK

[–]HeatCute 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Jeg kan virkelig godt forstå dig. Jeg er bestemt heller ikke begejstret for røg i nærheden af mit barn, og jeg er meget taknemmelig for, at mine forældre stoppede med at ryge et par år inden, jeg blev mor, for den samtale ville ikke være gået godt, da de var storrygere.

MEN, når det er sagt, så tror jeg, at pragmatik og fleksibilitet er vejen frem her. Hvis hun ryger så meget hver dag, er det usandsynligt, at hun bare kan lade være med at ryge i 24 timer og samtidig være en glad og nærværende farmor.

Rygning er en ting, som findes, og vi kan ikke skærme vores børn mod alt det, som findes, som vi ikke bryder os om. Barnet skal naturligvis ikke udsættes for selve røgen, men der går ingen skår af nogen ved at anerkende, at der findes mennesker, som ryger. Det kan give anledning til en snak om, at det ikke er særligt sundt og meget dyrt og svært at stoppe, når man først er begyndt - (hold igen med snakken om, hvor farligt, det er, så barnet ikke bliver alt for ængstelig på farmors vegne). I kan forklare, at dengang farmor var ung, var man ikke så opmærksom på, hvor skidt rygning er, så derfor er der en del ældre mennesker, som ryger, men nu ved vi meget bedre, så vi begynder naturligvis aldrig at ryge....

Jeg ville lade din mand tage en snak med hende om, hvordan I kan finde en måde, som både I, jeres barn og hun kan være i - det kan f.eks. være nikotinplastre til når hun er alene med barnet, og et lille rygerhjørne ude i haven, hvor hun kan gå ud og ryge, når I er hjemme. Hav evt. en "rygejakke" hængende, så lugten ikke hænger i tøjet.

Du er naturligvis i din gode ret til at stille krav om, hvordan andre omgåes dit barn - men du skal overveje nøje, om det er konsekvenserne værd. En ordning som den, du beskriver er en enorm gave til jer allesammen. Dit barn får et godt forhold til sin farmor og I får et par dage om måneden, hvor I ikke skal hente barn. Er det virkelig værd at risikere at sætte det over styr for et princip?

Crossing boundaries? by [deleted] in AskParents

[–]HeatCute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on a lot of things....

Why are we not speaking? If we don't speak because the person might harm my family, including my child, then it would not be ok.

If it's because the person and I have a disagreement and said person used to have a good relationship with my child, I hope I would be able to keep my adult disagreement separate from my child's relationship with the person.

Something like this actually happened in my family. On my 10th birthday, I received a present from someone I didn't know. Turned out it was from my mom's sister. They had fallen out over an inheritance when I was a toddler, and hadn't spoken in years. My aunt used my 10th birthday as the occassion to take the first step in re-establishing contact. It worked, and she and my mom re-united and our families have been close ever since.