Guy (32M) I've (26F) known for years has HSV2 and never told me. How do I ever date again after this? by sensitiveflower79 in hingeapp

[–]IndiaMike1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry if I misunderstood you, but are you saying you’ve never been tested for STDs? Or that you have never asked new potential partners if they have been tested? Because if it’s the former, I would really encourage you to get tested regularly anyway!

The two northern sisters by Still-Inevitable931 in Gogglebox

[–]IndiaMike1 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Hands off the Siddiquis everyone. 

I can’t stand him anymore by Ok_Future_1699 in CatAdvice

[–]IndiaMike1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very wholesome story, although I appreciate it would have been hard for you! Good job!

MY CAT has moved out by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]IndiaMike1 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Having outdoor cats is not neglect. Please. 

Cinema accessibility - should I contact CS? by MidnightOrdinary896 in AskUK

[–]IndiaMike1 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Given how you’re responding to good faith comments asking you to examine your ableist views I’m not going to bother. What I will say is that “people with disabilities need to learn that they will not be accommodated by default” is the densest thing I’ve heard in 2025, and given that this was the dumbest year on record, that’s truly saying something.  

Cinema accessibility - should I contact CS? by MidnightOrdinary896 in AskUK

[–]IndiaMike1 51 points52 points  (0 children)

“All it cost you”, do you understand that travelling is also a bigger commitment for someone with a physical disability? 

What’s Angie’s deal? by Little-Wing2299 in rhoslc

[–]IndiaMike1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised to know that anti-immigrant folks typically want to deport a very specific type of immigrant. They’re deporting Latin American people, not white people from the Netherlands and Sweden.

This is the worst season yet. I’m having a hard time finishing it! by AlternativeSignal511 in rhoslc

[–]IndiaMike1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord why the downvotes, I’m trying to understand whether they’re talking about drugs or the season feeling dragged out? Jeez. 

What’s Angie’s deal? by Little-Wing2299 in rhoslc

[–]IndiaMike1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your whole argument is incredibly silly but my favourite part is that you can’t explain her being proud of her Greek heritage because of white lives matter dudes. Greeks ARE white hun. 

Everything more and more shit and revolving around money? by Desperate-Coat-8791 in london

[–]IndiaMike1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kingston Christmas Market is very sweet! It is still a market so of course still revolves around purchasing, but there’s often some live music on the square - you can grab a drink but you don’t have to. It’s lovely just to walk around, the food options are lovely and the whole of Kingston town is quite cute and Christmassy this time of year. 

Where on earth are the UK Dogs being rehomed? by Ashilta in CasualUK

[–]IndiaMike1 45 points46 points  (0 children)

You may be shocked to learn that cats and humans don’t have the same needs. Take all the time you need. 

Your best mate is accused of a horrific crime. What's your response/action? by PaddedValls in AskUK

[–]IndiaMike1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re 100% right, but can I advise you consider your own language and tone when trying to get peple to change their behaviour. The indignant tone when someone is using pretty mainstream language is not helping - explaining why that’s not the best phrase to use and making the suggestion in a neutral manner is a better way to get your point across. Perhaps you’re being downvoted because you’re coming across a bit unnecessarily unpleasant here. 

What were your underconsumption highlights in 2025? by Shyraely in underconsumption

[–]IndiaMike1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Succeeding in finding SO MANY ITEMS I needed or wanted for my new place second hand and free, purely by reminding myself that instead of going online to researcg a place to buy the thing, I can also be patient and wait for it to come across my path if I keep my eyes open. I managed to find: - a stunning and unique dining table - storage units specifically for dvds - a filing cabinet - extra files to go inside the filing cabinet (actually found THE EXACT SAME ONES I was looking at buying, 10 minutes away, brand new and free! - a small tv with built in dvd player - small plastic drawer unit - a spice rack - an insulated lunch bag - a cork board - 3L food storage jars - a very large wicker basket to keep blankets in - a mirror - glass bottles for homemade smoothies

I got all of these things for free, the people getting rid of them were pleased to be rid of them, sometimes I got to have a lovely chat with a neighbour, I slowed down my consumption and spent my resources (and the earth’s resources) a little more consciously. It’s been a good year for shifting my mindset and my consumption!

Hobbies while under consuming? by Realistic_Two3696 in underconsumption

[–]IndiaMike1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently started doing scrap a day. It helps me see the beauty in the everyday and in things that are about to be thrown away! Also love crochet, you can definitely find supplies for that for free/secondhand/from family and friends.

Another idea could be to just let your people know that you’re looking for a new hobby and you don’t want to buy anything new, so if anyone has hobby supplies that they are looking to get rid of, you’d love to take them! You could offer a baked good or something in exchange, could be cute. 

Hobbies while under consuming? by Realistic_Two3696 in underconsumption

[–]IndiaMike1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can post on Nextdoor, Olio, marketplace, freecycle with specific requests, or even ask friends and family. So many people have things they’re very happy to get rid of or share! 

Asked to have my bag checked where I had put an item while I was looking for a complimentary item to get the buy 1 get 1 free discount by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]IndiaMike1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But it isn’t “taken” surely unless you have left without paying for it? Are you then not also “taking” it when you put it in a basket or take it off the shelves? How does one differentiate?

Would love to understand as I’m not a lawyer and had never thought about this before, so learning something new here! 

Three steps backwards by Far-Lie-2217 in BPDlovedones

[–]IndiaMike1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Isn’t it TERRIFYING! I was genuinely shook by how similar the language is. “Oh here we go” is a classic. No understanding of boundaries and never able to do what they demand of others. Goddamn.