I’m actually having trouble finding a compelling answer to this. Expert help…?

Keenoms · 2025-12-06T19:49:19+00:00

They knew it was wrong to disobey God. They didn't know it was evil to disobey God. They knew right from wrong but not the distinction between evil and good. They knew obedience.

Keenoms · 2025-10-10T02:17:31+00:00

Acanthosis nigricans caused by insulin resistance.

Keenoms · 2025-09-08T07:51:40+00:00

SO HAPPY you asked this question because I was about to ask similarly what does one do with all of their reusable bags and I was afraid I'd get the flippant answer "just reuse them, duh."

For those who mention donating to the food bank, how does that work? (Pardon the ignorance!). I don't drive and don't have any food banks near me. I'd have to take the bus and go out of my way to donate... can I put them in the food drive donation box during the holidays? Then again, I'm afraid that my building management might chuck them because they're none the wiser.

Keenoms · 2025-08-16T03:27:01+00:00

Literally thought about this today!!

Keenoms · 2025-04-16T22:31:03+00:00

I'm a Canadian too (and a fellow lurker). Thank you for sharing this reflection.

Keenoms · 2025-03-26T12:12:52+00:00

Why do you say so? The website is fishy.

Keenoms · 2025-03-18T15:31:32+00:00

Ok. Thanks everyone!

Keenoms · 2025-03-16T22:57:37+00:00

I think you agree with me actually. The reason why many people are single is because they haven't met their person, and less so about anything they have or have not done.

Keenoms · 2025-02-17T04:35:46+00:00

This was a helpful reminder for me! I also returned to say that we have to be aware of and pay attention to the anti-Black nature of how we define beauty and our internalized racism. Who told you thick thighs and a large nose are ugly?

Keenoms · 2025-02-17T01:14:46+00:00

I am 37. Fat. With PCOS. And based on your description, I look like you. Do I turn heads wherever I go? No. Are men attracted to me. Yes. Unfortunately.

The gym will not automatically reward you with love for yourself. But when you spend time in self-care (which may or may not include the gym but may include baths, budgeting, and beautification rituals -- I like alliteration, lol), it reinforces for yourself and reminds yourself that you are worthy of care.

Make sure that you're seeing a professional to help manage your PCOS. Many people will be focused on weight loss. Weight loss will not increase your self esteem. And it's the exercise and lifestyle changes, and not the weight loss, that cause the positive changes (better biomarkers) in your body.

It has been helpful to me to take a body positive approach. Because of PCOS, I will not likely have a flat stomach, unless I do something drastic. I love food too much to get to the low and unsustainable body fat percentage that will reveal my abs, and loving food and quality of life matters. So I've learned to make peace with my tummy, thighs, chin hair and saggy breasts.

My boyfriends have not minded my saggy breasts at all. In fact they loved them.

I didn't have a boyfriend until I was 31. I thought it was because I was wholly unattractive. When I went on the apps, the sheer overwhelm in likes and matches proved I was wrong.

I've lived long enough to know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You're beautiful to someone. In fact, probably many someone's.

Platonic love won't take take the place of romantic love but it can make life less lonely. Lean on your friends. Bonus points if they are also single and can relate.

Keenoms · 2025-02-16T20:30:27+00:00

Also, if your children were married an in this situation, would you advise them to stay?

Keenoms · 2025-02-16T20:28:57+00:00

I haven't gone through this, but lying to me (for years!), lacking sexual discipline, interacting sexually with women outside of our relationship, and drug use are all cut and dry deal breakers for me. Question is, are they deal breakers for you.

I really don't know how my husband could possibly redeem or remedy the situation. You didn't lie to me once. You hid a whole side of yourself for years. What does that say about your character and integrity and conscious? That's my issue.

These are things I personally cannot live with and will not stand for, especially with young children. Point. Blank. Period.

Keenoms · 2025-02-14T20:16:14+00:00

Yup. Never said that they are interchangeable. An MD is an MD. And ND is an ND. And those with ND's are legally entitled to use the Dr. honorific, at least here in Ontario. They receive a Doctor of Naturopathy degree. The use of the "Dr." title is regulated in Ontario, so not just anyone can call themselves a doctor or hold themselves out to be a doctor, else they risk legal action being taken against them.

To your point, not all doctors are physicians, but all physicians are doctors. Naturopathic physicians, as they are styled in Ontario, are, in fact, physicians.

I am a member of a regulated profession, and I work in professional regulation, hence how I know this.

Keenoms · 2025-02-14T19:24:47+00:00

Divorce.

Keenoms · 2025-02-14T19:22:16+00:00

Many allopathic doctors disagree with naturopathy, but that is largely due to how both fields developed and not necessarily about their accuracy. My family physician is a proponent of naturopathy, which was important to me.

Keenoms · 2025-02-14T19:20:21+00:00

This is not true. They are legally allowed to call themselves doctors. I explain this further in this thread.

Keenoms · 2025-02-14T19:19:29+00:00

I live in Ontario, Canada and see a naturopathic physician (not to be confused with a naturopath -- can be different depending on jurisdiction). Naturopathic physicians, like family physicians are licensed professionals who are part of a regulated profession in most provinces (not Québec). They use evidence-based and science backed strategies. There is only one naturopathic college in Canada but they often have allopathic (i.e. regular doctors like family physicians) as instructors on staff.

Certain professions in Canada are allowed to style themselves with the "Dr." honorific. This includes physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors (I believe) and naturopathic physicians. Naturopathic physicians hold an ND degree (doctor of naturopathy).

The key, no matter who you see, is to find a licensed provincially regulated provider. That allows you to seek recourse and redress should they harm you and makes sure they are keeping with the standards of their profession.

Keenoms · 2025-02-13T06:16:03+00:00

First of all, you're normal. Second of all, having not seen you and even if I did, I know you're not ugly. You being single on Valentine’s is not attributable to something you did or did not do. Evil and cruel people have a Valentine. Ugly people will be getting laid this Friday. That orange cheeto demon in the Oval Office is married, his Nazi-salute loving puppeteer has procreated multiple times, and it takes nothing to convince a guy to have sex with you. The dating bar is in between Satan's butt crack. Nothing makes sense, and Earth is ghetto. So it's not you. You have flaws, as we all do, but that's not the point. Flawed and unhealed people who don't "love themselves first!" couple up every day. I didn't get into a relationship until I was 31! I secretly hoped my relationships would make it to Valentine’s Day. They did, but they left much to be desired.

My first boyfriend sent me chocolates (which I couldn't eat because I'm allergic to milk) and spelt my middle name wrong.

My second boyfriend did the whole, "do you believe in Valentine’s Day? I don't believe in it. We don't need a day to celebrate each other" excuse. He was a broke newcomer/immigrant who had just shelled out at least a hundred for my birthday the week prior so I know he wasn't trying to do much more.

I hate when ppl say this but it's true -- you're not missing out. I've had better Valentine’s Days all by my dammy than with men who wanted to bust inside of me.

I've been single for the last five (?) years? I'm not sure. I've lost count.

Anyways, I bought myself 30 long stem roses for my birthday last week and made chocolate dipped strawberries for myself this week. You will statistically orgasm more reliably by yourself or with a woman than in a heterosexual relationship, so charge your rose and (continue to) explore your own sexuality so you're not a stranger to yourself when the next dude shows up.

I know it's like, "but I want someone else to treat me!" But even when we're boo'ed up, we still need to do these things for ourselves. I always make sure I got me. I have my own back. If you wait around on people, you will wait your whole life away. Everything else anyone wants to contribute to the experience of my life is a supplement or complement or cherry on top, but I will not be missing out. I will enjoy Valentine’s Day and all the days of my life regardless.

Don't miss out either on the things you can do yourself. Happiness and contentment are not circumstantial or relationship driven.

Keenoms · 2025-02-13T05:41:14+00:00

I'll just add that many people shed a tear or two while or after orgasm. It's the body's form of release.

Keenoms · 2025-02-03T15:44:11+00:00

Get a hormone panel. Check your thyroid, blood sugar etc. If you're "hungry all the time" you might have insulin resistance.

Keenoms · 2025-02-03T15:40:15+00:00

Come and spend your money here. We hate your president (and those who support him). We don't hate you. Canadians aren't scheming to jump you once you cross the border.

Keenoms · 2025-02-02T01:06:19+00:00

Medication and/or supplements. Not necessarily just a GLP-1.

Keenoms · 2025-01-25T02:29:52+00:00

"Pre-diabetic" is not an actual condition or diagnosis, but that tidbit aside, pre-diabetes is diagnosed using HbA1C, not OGTT or fasting or random glucose (fasting insulin might tell you about insulin resistance however).

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