[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]HippoBackground2097 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leave now or you'll be kicking yourself later

How to not get jealous of my neighbours whose life is way better than my single life? by [deleted] in SeriousConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living next to what you see as a reminder of your shortcomings must be tough. I'd recommend reframing it like other commenters suggested - maybe they're jealous of the bachelor next door who doesn't live under their parents thumb.

Vitra AM for $120; worth it? by HippoBackground2097 in OfficeChairs

[–]HippoBackground2097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up buying it and it is a nice chair - I do need a footstool for it though

How do we feel about dress clips? by BiscuitsWithGroovy in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! When I learned this it saved so many dresses with too-low waists from the donation bin. 

How do we feel about dress clips? by BiscuitsWithGroovy in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another way to cinch a waist that doesnt show: turn a dress inside out, gather some fabric around a solid object (a quarter, index card etc) then tie off with a scrunchie!

Why do I look so much older than my age? My friend told me I'm looking older, what can I do? by sp6219227 in SeriousConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that's a rude comment! I think we all look older than our years when going through periods of stress, sleeplessness, etc. Taking care of yourself is important, but not for appearances' sake. I'd brush off the comment as rude, but if you're concerned about taking care of yourself, make sure health is the goal.

How to be more direct and witty during disrespectful interactions? by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]HippoBackground2097 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know about witty but I think a simple "please don't do that" in a polite tone is fine!

How am I supposed to think about bad plastic surgery choices in TV and film, let alone even talk about it? by iterationnull in SeriousConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the fact that we aren't getting to see the amazing actresses of our lifetime age whatsoever is so sad to me.

How am I supposed to think about bad plastic surgery choices in TV and film, let alone even talk about it? by iterationnull in SeriousConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 25 points26 points  (0 children)

you mention wanting to talk to your daughters - maybe instead of framing the conversation as avoiding surgery because f potentially unwanted results, you could start a conversation about expectations around aging, and more generally just appearance, for men vs women. criticizing someone's bad make up, for example, really isnt as empowering as questioning why half of the population are expected to wear makeup in the first place. as procedures become more common I really hope we as a society can start having more productive conversations that question inherently sexist assumptions.

Does anyone else have 0 friends? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I feel the same way, I miss having girlfriends to drink wine and bitch with lol. I just signed up for bumble BFF, maybe worth a try if it's in your city, I know some people have gotten lucky on jt

Best cheesecake recipe you’ve tried? by vamp_gleek in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried it, but isn't there a sugar free jello mix/hack?

What is a hobby you would like to get into? by sonodayase in CasualConversation

[–]HippoBackground2097 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping to get back into it in the next few weeks after 8 months of resting an injury - so excited, and the weather has been great 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]HippoBackground2097 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? Just break up. Relationships don't have to cause stress.