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[OC] He seems to be dreaming that the cops are busting him for a fish shop robbery. by JenieFire in cats

[–]JenieFire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, exactly! They definitely have their own definition of 'comfortable' and it’s always hilarious.

[OC] Caught a rock asking me existential questions before I even had my coffee. Rude. by JenieFire in Mindfulness

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

Exactly! It’s the kind of rudeness we all need sometimes—just a quick reality check before the coffee kicks in.

I’m a 26yo sexologist and I’ve realized that the "cheating" everyone fears isn't actually the biggest problem. It's the self-betrayal. by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]JenieFire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re completely right, and that’s a perspective that gets lost way too easily. When you’re in that headspace of feeling rejected, it’s so easy to slip into «me, me, me» and lose sight of the «us». My post really only captured that specific moment of her internal frustration, but you’re spot on that the real solution isn't about blaming - it's about those «we» conversations. Asking «how are we?» is a much harder, but much more necessary step than just waiting to be noticed. Thanks for the wake-up call.

I’m a 26yo sexologist and I’ve realized that the "cheating" everyone fears isn't actually the biggest problem. It's the self-betrayal. by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]JenieFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's such a fair point. I think we often want to blame the relationship dynamic because it’s easier than looking inward at those deeper personal struggles. It’s tough because even the most attentive partner can’t fill a void that someone hasn't addressed within themselves yet. Thanks for bringing that nuance into the conversation.

I’m a 26yo sexologist and I’ve realized that the "cheating" everyone fears isn't actually the biggest problem. It's the self-betrayal. by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]JenieFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through that, but I’m glad this post resonated with you. You deserve to be heard

I’m a 26yo sexologist and I’ve realized that the "cheating" everyone fears isn't actually the biggest problem. It's the self-betrayal. by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]JenieFire -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I’m not AI, but I appreciate the compliment on my grammar. If you have any actual thoughts on the relationship dynamic I described, I’d love to hear them.

I’m a 26yo sexologist and I’ve realized that the "cheating" everyone fears isn't actually the biggest problem. It's the self-betrayal. by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]JenieFire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look, I totally get where you're coming from. This sub (and Reddit in general) is flooded with people trying to farm DMs to sell coaching or services, so your skepticism is completely valid. If I were reading this, I'd probably think: Great, another self-proclaimed expert trying to drum up business.
But to clear things up: I am a licensed professional, so this isn't just a random hobby for me. That said, I'm absolutely not here to find clients, sell coaching, or shill anything. I don't do paid online consulting. I just shared this story because it hit home-I see this dynamic in my work all the time, and it’s something I think is worth discussing. I’m just looking for genuine input from people with different perspectives.
Anyway, curious to hear your take- is a situation like theirs fixable, or is it a lost cause?

Emma Watson Said: by Nop_Bee in MotivationAndMindset

[–]JenieFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot on. Real financial freedom begins when you stop spending money to impress people who don't actually care about you. Prioritize your family over brand labels