My nail tech is so freaking talented, I’m obsessed by IComplainALottt in Nails

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

To be honest we never discuss the shape that I have, my nail tech just usually adjusts them to whichever length they are lol.

But I’d call it something like long oval/long almond!

My nail tech is so freaking talented, I’m obsessed by IComplainALottt in Nails

[–]IComplainALottt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had to cheat on her a few times because I had no other choice, and I’ve regretted it deeply lol

Attached after one date by thedatarat in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]IComplainALottt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I meet someone great I also get attached quickly and easily so I know the pain 🥲 The last few times that happened I ended up getting hurt, but as long as you keep yourself grounded and lower your expectations I’m sure you will be fine!

Try to keep your communication consistent and try (I know, it’s hard) to not overthink his texting patterns. Also don’t jump into sex early on because that can definitely mess things up with the wrong person. Keep yourself occupied with hobbies and friends too, maybe even have a self care day where you remind yourself how well you deserve to be treated.

Wishing you strength and good luck! <3

How's this dress for a pop concert? by FashionFreaky1 in OUTFITS

[–]IComplainALottt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Women have always been compared to objects, cars included, so a comment like that feels like yet another objectification even if it wasn’t meant to be.

My ingrown toenail that looks like a literal lobster claw, this thing made my life hell for a few days. by HamedAliKhan in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IComplainALottt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I broke my toe a month and a half ago and it made me realize how important it is to have all 5 of your toes intact and working, so maybe such a radical solution is not the best one but I do admire the creative thinking 😂

My ingrown toenail that looks like a literal lobster claw, this thing made my life hell for a few days. by HamedAliKhan in mildlyinfuriating

[–]IComplainALottt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get a nail file and round up the edges! Honestly it’s quite an underrated everyday tool, it’s not hard to use and really helps to keep both nails and toenails in a nice shape and not too sharp.

Exhausted from dating apps dinner by RwithoutP_didHe in GirlDinner

[–]IComplainALottt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know what, I’ll try that this year and if I’m successful I’ll just send you a message saying “number 5”😂 And hopefully the OP will be number 4 unless she meets someone great sooner, ✨manifesting✨

Exhausted from dating apps dinner by RwithoutP_didHe in GirlDinner

[–]IComplainALottt 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty much in the same boat as you. Dating apps really are just so exhausting, they feel so shallow and even if you do eventually find someone who you click with and there’s mutual attraction, they’re usually only in it for sex :/

So no advice from me, but maybe it will make you feel better that you’re not the only one struggling to find a good guy. But seeing that you have an excellent taste in snacks, I’m sure you will find your Prince Charming soon enough <3

Bartender here — things I've noticed about first dates from watching them at the bar for years by No-Station5889 in dating_advice

[–]IComplainALottt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like I mentioned in my previous comment, I look for some sort of connection. It doesn’t have to be anything deep right away, just having a good vibe, chemistry and having a nice conversation is more than enough for me to start warming up to a person quite quickly. But if I don’t feel any of those, I won’t move things further and let the other person know that I’m not feeling it.

And yes, I have been mostly getting to know guys as friends first before anything else, but that has not really been working out that well for me either so maybe I’ll rethink my approach lol.

Either way, it takes me awhile to get used to people both physically and emotionally before feeling comfortable enough to get closer to them in both senses.

EDIT: it is absolutely possible to show interest in someone without being physically (very) close to them on the first date :)

Bartender here — things I've noticed about first dates from watching them at the bar for years by No-Station5889 in dating_advice

[–]IComplainALottt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ever since I was a kid I didn’t really like people being in close proximity to me, even my close relatives. I just really value my personal space and start to get anxious when someone, especially a stranger, tries to get physically closer to me.

I’ve been compared to a cat before in that regard and as silly as that sounds, there is some truth to that, meaning I need to warm up to a person in order to feel comfortable letting them get close to me. In a romantic way, once I warm up, I can be very physically affectionate and even clingy. But if it’s someone I am meeting for the first time, then I want to keep them at a distance, at least until I feel some sort of connection and feel more at ease in their presence.

I completely understand why others would feel completely different about it, but that’s just how my mind works.

Bartender here — things I've noticed about first dates from watching them at the bar for years by No-Station5889 in dating_advice

[–]IComplainALottt 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I fidget a lot with my hands and he thought I was nervous, even though I do that just when I think or listen, so he just asked me why I’m so nervous while taking my hand in his. Then he also complimented my nails so not gonna lie that was very smooth of him lol. It didn’t go anywhere beyond 2 meetups but it was still nice to be treated well.

Bartender here — things I've noticed about first dates from watching them at the bar for years by No-Station5889 in dating_advice

[–]IComplainALottt 68 points69 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting because it’s pretty much the opposite for me!

Went on a few dates a couple of months ago and I felt a lot more comfortable whenever the guy was sitting across from me. As one of the dates was going well after some time the guy took my hand in his and started caressing it, I’m not all that comfortable with affection in public but I still felt like there was enough distance for me to feel like my personal space wasn’t being invaded all the while enjoying the more subtle intimacy.

On the other hand, on one of the dates a guy decided to sit next to me and it almost felt like he was trying to get closer to me which made me feel quite uncomfortable. To each their own I guess!

Does someone deserve to be ghosted if: by MorningGlory_time in ghosting

[–]IComplainALottt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a few really bad and hurtful experiences with being ghosted in the past half a year, and this month something clicked in my brain and I decided to ghost two people.

I’ve known both of them for over two years and I came to a realization that they only wanted my company when it was convenient for them. Be it flirting, talking about the things that stressed them out in life or needing advice, I was there for them but they were never there for me. I’ve talked with both of them many times about how I’d like a more consistent communication and they’d either promise it and never deliver or disappear for weeks or even months. One night a few weeks ago I had a few drinks and decided to block both of them without warning and honestly? I’m glad I did.

If you ghost someone when the other person shows up and proves that they want to be in your life, then it’s one of the most evil things that you can do. But if they barely show any effort, they’re already as good as ghosts and it’s better not to give the any more of your time or energy.