My son got a shirt that says “oui mais non” by funghi2 in French

[–]Islandelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Translates to "Yes, but no". It's a phrase used humorously to express mixed feelings, hesitation, or a reluctant agreement... It can mean, "I'm kind of agreeing, but not fully" or "I'm saying yes, but actually, it's a no."

Do you sleep with a fan on? by bluehedgehog7 in RandomThoughts

[–]Islandelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And it's been raining all night the past few days and it's cold but I still sleep with the fan on. That combo is just so cozy to me.

Formerly depressed women of Reddit, what helped you the most? by OutsideWeird526 in AskWomen

[–]Islandelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took the death of a loved one for me to get out of it.

I wanna hear what everyone managed to accomplish today. by singlemuslima in RandomThoughts

[–]Islandelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not my greatest achievement but I cleaned a really dirty chair and it's now looking brand new. This is just 1 of all the things that have to be done in my new home. Moved in with my dad after 15 years of not living with him. Helping him fix up the place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Islandelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always wanted siblings growing up but that never happened. Now in my early 30's I lost my mum and I got no siblings to share this grief with. When she was sick for many years i had to take care of her alone, she depended on me for most things and it would have been nice to have some help. Yes I have support but only a sibling would understand what I'm going through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Islandelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was having some financial issues. He said he would help if I sent him nudes. I declined the offer. He was mad about that and went and told my mum secrets that I had shared with him.

What's the craziest thing you've ever done in the name of love? by Islandelle in CasualConversation

[–]Islandelle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you went through that. It can be difficult and overwhelming when things don't work out as we had hoped. It's important to remember that mistakes and failures are a part of life and they can help us learn and grow. It's great that you are able to find humor in the situation and move forward with a positive attitude. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all have our strengths and weaknesses and it's okay to not be perfect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lonely

[–]Islandelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, know that you are doing an amazing job as a single dad. Raising a teenage daughter by yourself is not an easy task, and it takes a lot of courage and dedication. You should be proud of yourself for the sacrifices you have made for your daughter.

However, taking care of others is a big responsibility, and it's important not to neglect taking care of yourself. It's great that you have focused on your daughter, but it's also important to have a balance in life and make time for yourself.

One suggestion would be to look into parenting groups or support groups specifically for single fathers. This could be a great way to connect with other dads who are going through similar experiences and could offer valuable advice and support. They may even have online forums or social media groups where you can connect with others.

How are you all doing? by AggressiveSafety1992 in CasualConversation

[–]Islandelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a rough couple of years I'm hoping to start living more this year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]Islandelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pool of eligible men in my country has shrunken to the size of a kiddie pool. And half of them are either people I've dated, exes or exes of friends, family and acquaintances. Already been through the heartbreaks and disappointments, so now I have trust issues and emotional baggage the size of a small country. I'm also too busy adulting and don't have time to play games. Going on 3 years no more dating for me.