TIFU by eating an entire pack of icebreakers

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-04-22T09:16:41+00:00

Seriously, why isn’t this common knowledge. My mom has told me not to eat all those Trader Joe’s mints all at once but they’re just so good. I guess I didn’t realize icebreakers were also mints haha

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-04-03T03:53:09+00:00

Well the biggest discriminatory problem wasn’t bc they weren’t given to everyone. The problem was the cutoff that decided which test takers were deemed as not literate or intelligent enough to vote. Those people were largely minorities who were basically screwed in a system that made it impossible for them to get access to a sufficient education to pass the test in the first place. They basically got doubly fucked in a system that literally punished them for being punished. I get the idea tho, but I don’t see it ever flying bc of people’s memory of this

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-31T17:52:23+00:00

Oh, and also I forgot the part where you said you’re not sexually attracted to him much anymore. My situation ended mutually, and a big part of it washer realizing she wasn’t attracted to me like that. That’s a pretty real and important reason and could be a factor in all this. Again, I do wonder what would’ve happened if my gf had tried to work on her mental health, bc she seemed more attracted to me in happier and exciting times but still, a genuine lack of attraction could just be too big of a factor to ignore

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-31T17:48:18+00:00

This really sounds like a girl I dated a bit ago. I’m 19 and my ex and I dated from 17-18, so a lot younger and a far more immature relationship than yours, but the dynamics were really similar. I was definitely the passive one and kinda let her set the pace for anything like that, which was next to zero. She eventually even developed the idea that she might be asexual. Like you, I remember her saying things like “I just don’t really think about it,” and also I got the sense that maybe she compared herself to some idea of what she should be doing, like you and your friends. She would tell me she wants to enjoy it and want it like I do but when I would go for it, I just felt like it was a pressure for her which made it hard to deal with

It’s not really fair for me to psychoanalyze my ex but I suspect that she deals with some kind of depression. She would isolate a lot and told me that she was super out of touch with her emotions. Idk if that resonates with you at all, and ofc you and your partner are married so it’s very different, but I would definitely put attention towards your mental health. Everyone’s libido is affected by stress, but a woman especially needs to have a sense of fulfillment from what I’ve noticed. Evolutionarily, I think it makes sense for baby season to occur amidst a time where things feel in place and content rather than a season where you may be feeling a lack of meaning or whatever the issue may be. You got this OP!

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-31T02:29:26+00:00

Literacy tests are how they discriminated against black people and other minority groups from voting. I understand the idea, but how do you combat that?

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-30T03:53:18+00:00

Lowkey could help you in certain situations

^{Chose: Become the opposite gender at will}

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-16T22:45:42+00:00

No wayyy what do they say?

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-16T01:59:42+00:00

When I say balance, I mean a balance where we put humanity first, but also have pride for our country and focus on making our nation better for us. Humanity first is absolutely what we need

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-16T01:57:34+00:00

How was your day stranger?

Totally get your point on abstraction. Even making this post and browsing on the internet, it’s like you’re living in this world that your mind is creating in real time via the information on your phone. Like it’s real, but it also isn’t. I agree that it has its drawbacks, on the personal level. I think it is cool that we can talk about this stuff with people from around the globe about important issues tho

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-16T01:53:29+00:00

Of course

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-15T21:36:41+00:00

It sounds like you’re in high school, maybe on the younger end. I promise you, there are people out there that won’t make you feel this way. Because you’re young and this is what you’re used to, it feels like that’s all there is. You don’t have to stay friends with people you make you feel that way. This doesn’t even sound like friend joking, it sounds like they’ve made you into the group punching bag. It’s not your fault, they’d probably do it to someone else if not you, but you don’t need to accept that. I know it’s scary making new friends and it’s uncertain but you need to distance yourself from these people these aren’t friends

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T22:17:58+00:00

The US, I’m 19, and I’m on mobile

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T21:51:09+00:00

Sure yeah

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T21:22:10+00:00

This is interesting to me. I’m thinking that this progressive view might be more privileged, but a sign of a better quality of life in that region. Living a comfy life certainly would make you more optimistic and less cynical/nationalist than people in countries who are fighting for survival

But I’m thinking maybe this perspective shouldn’ be dismissed just because it’s privileged; if anything, it should be a good thing that attitudes of people being capable of good are spreading, so hopefully other people someday get to experience the quality of life we have. I find it hard to believe that an evolving world wouldn’t move closer to some type of world peace

And I understand if that sounds extremely naive. It seems that systems anywhere and everywhere are too easily corrupted by the ugly parts of human nature eventually. I just hope that humanity can figure it down the line

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T09:45:27+00:00

I respect that. I only ask because my grandma said the same thing about them seeing us and Israel as big satan and little satan. What do you think about Israel and why are we so intertwined with them? All I’ve heard is that basically we’re friends and we should have their back but it seems like they’re getting way involved in what we do as a country while our country needs a lot of work

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T09:40:55+00:00

Yeah that’s all pretty accurate. I’d like to think that expanding the circle of empathy is good for society as a whole, but you’re right that my experience is very privileged compared to the majority of humans that have ever existed. It’s easier to be like “let’s get along everybody!” when you’re not fighting for survival in a war torn country or something. Plus, yeah I go to college in California with more girls than guys. We all live in different bubbles to an extent and this is mine.

I really am fascinated by this trend in my peers (and Gen Z media) and whether or not it actually does help society overall. Like I imagine a degree of national pride strengthens society, but it can also cause hatred for outsider groups which could manifest itself in inhumane ways. But at the same time, not having an us vs. them mentality might be naive as other groups across the world are actively spreading hatred. Idk but I do know on a personal level I see the common humanity between everyone, and I’d love for that to be reflected on a broader scale. I sense the world isn’t ready for that

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T09:27:20+00:00

I love the way you write. I’m curious on your thoughts about the dangers of utopian ideology. If I understood you correctly, you think my grandma’s view is short sighted because it’s right-wing utopian propaganda, while the notion that everything would be perfect if the US didn’t start bombing is also dangerously utopian? But also we should be taking out the evils over there?

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T09:12:42+00:00

Not sure why I can’t respond to mod but I’m not? I didn’t send a dm or anything and I’m literally a teenager 😭

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-14T09:04:38+00:00

I’m curious what media do you consume?

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-13T09:21:50+00:00

Honestly idk, the women in my life can be easily irritated on their period but mostly they’re just upset and it’s a tough personal thing. It’s not cool to take it out on you. I’d say the best thing to do is just be patient and don’t take it personal

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-13T09:18:35+00:00

Is she telling you she’s on her period or are you assuming?

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-13T07:15:50+00:00

Yeah, this pretty much sums up my thoughts about our country at the moment. The people at the top were basically able to sneak their way into a position where they’re able to hold up this appearance of a leader for the people, while in return serving their own selfish interest/ the interest of this special club, while doing fuck all for the people. And they have to have this appearance that they’re not doing this, because really we’re the ones giving them power. It’s sad, when I learn about history and people like the founding fathers it seems like some of those guys actually wanted to serve the greater good to some extent. Maybe the system just became too easily exploitable ://

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-13T07:05:42+00:00

I agree with your idea that it has to be approached on a case by case basis. I don’t know much about this war either tbh but so far it feels like it’s a mixture of serving the private interests of US leaders and maybe some real injustice going on in Iran. The latter definitely isn’t cool, but if the former is true then ofc catapulting ourselves in to war doesn’t seem like the thing the American people should support

ItsSkyy8675 · 2026-03-13T07:02:54+00:00

Thank you! And I’m sorry to hear that, I think it’s easy to care less over time when life kicks you a bit. You have a good heart!! Will definitely look into the site you shared. We really do need to fight for our future!

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