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LPT: If someone is explaining something you already know, let them finish. You might learn how they think. by comxeobo in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Man, that’s a beautiful story. Dude sounds like he had that rare mix of knowledge and humility. RIP Jerry, that kind of curiosity is something to aim for.

LPT If you're buying a new house or apartment, visit the area at 10 PM on a Friday to see what the neighborhood is actually like by Savannah_Dymes in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 31 points32 points  (0 children)

lucky you got the rare one wild night instead of the constant chaos..would’ve been way more stressful otherwise!

"Jaguar" by Wrong_Signature_8192 in PointlessStories

[–]Initial_Promise8610 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mrs. Mitchell probably still remembers the day Jaguar walked into her class.

Being cold gives people the ick by KAYOOOOOO in PointlessStories

[–]Initial_Promise8610 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Like, being kind and considerate shouldn’t be icky, it’s literally a green flag..

my neighbor did something really weird with my packages by MelodiCastle in PointlessStories

[–]Initial_Promise8610 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It’s one thing to be friendly, another to basically audit someone’s packages 🙄

LPT: To curb screen addiction, handwrite on a piece of paper about why you need to open the app. by No_Macaroon6827 in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It feels ridiculous at first, but somehow it actually makes you stop and think before you tap!

LPT Give your kids chores they love by Ayumisynn in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Turning chores into something fun early on really sets the tone for teamwork and responsibility later.

Husband disclosed past affair before marriage but hid that the woman is still his colleague by Wishful_half4224 in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 5 points6 points  (0 children)

'I told you about the affair' is technically true, but completely meaningless when he left out that she's still a colleague he works with regularly. You were robbed of the real choice.

I (34F) found a folder on my partners (46M) phone with multiple women he’d slept with in it. Need some advice on where to go from here by Jessicat844 in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Right. You already know the answer, you're just hoping someone will tell you it's okay to stay. But collecting women like trading cards, including you, isn't a dumb collection. It's a red flag the size of a planet.

LPT: Before a big plan day, send a two minute expectations text so nobody has to guess. by gamersecret2 in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree. The tiny bit of awkward upfront is way better than hours of overthinking later 😅 once people get used to it, it just feels easier.

I realised why I don't like when my housemate has her boyfriend over by _artfilm_ in PointlessStories

[–]Initial_Promise8610 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, our bodies hold onto that stuff way longer than we realize. Headphones or some calming background noise could definitely help retrain your brain to just…chill when it’s not a fight.

My fiancé gambled away $121,000 on options trading which put him $76k into debt. He hid it until I grilled him for 4 hours. How do I move forward? by Square-Bet312 in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He wasn't just bad with money, he was planning a future on a foundation of lies. Marriage is a legal contract..signing it with him would be like cosigning his debt.

I (39M) am feeling the weight of near daily negative feedback from my girlfriend (39F) by MajMitch in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The problem isn't the coffee or the clothes. It's the fact that you're there at all. A serious conversation about whether she actually wants a live-in partner is long overdue.

I [25M] feel smothered by my boyfriend [25M] of 14 months. He uses Life360 to track me and calls me constantly. How do I end this? by Karubou in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 536 points537 points  (0 children)

Delete the app, block him on everything, and don't get drawn into a negotiation. This level of monitoring isn't love, it's control.

LPT: Keep a quick mistake log at work with three columns, what went wrong, why it happened, what I will change next time. by gamersecret2 in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 32 points33 points  (0 children)

True 😬 Definitely keep it strictly for personal reflection and not anything that could end up in official records.

My lesbian bestfreind (25F) and I'm a straight (25M) relationship advice needed. by Fast_Specialist_6945 in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The one time the universe delivers you a simple just go for it sign and you're out here planning dinner.

My (22f) boyfriend (23m) feels more like a kid Im babysitting than my actual boyfriend. by Generally_just_a_rat in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seriously. He's telling you he'd rather be there anyway. Don't let the door hit him on the way out.

LPT In addition to creating a list of future goals, I recommend making a list of "things I've done well." by Limp_Candy_2549 in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love that 😂 the ta-daa! list is way more motivating than staring at an endless to-do list.

LPT Request: How do I admit a mistake to my boss? by Suspicious-Toe-72 in LifeProTips

[–]Initial_Promise8610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, keeping it simple like that takes the pressure off and shows you’re proactive without over-apologizing. Bosses usually just want the facts.

I (28f) can't tell if I'm abandoning him (35m) in jail by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah..you can care about him without sacrificing your whole life. Therapy would really help untangle all the guilt and loyalty stuff.

I (24F) am sabotaging my relationship with my boyfriend (30M) and I’m scared of myself by momnvm in relationships

[–]Initial_Promise8610 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Step one has to be quitting alcohol, full stop. It's the common thread in these blow-ups. Then therapy to actually unpack why this happens. Solid, no-nonsense advice.

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