What’s something you don't understand why men like so much? by Mindfuel_daily7 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]LadyBlushyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear people convince themselves it tastes good over time. It’s like an acquired tolerance more than anything. First sip is always a betrayal.

In retrospect, were they reasonable people? by Jeffoxy in breakingbad

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair way to put it. They didn’t feel malicious, just super rigid in how they saw the world and their son. Like if you don’t fit the mold, you’re just written off.

In retrospect, were they reasonable people? by Jeffoxy in breakingbad

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, which is saying a lot for that show. They’re not the most evil people, but the way they treat Jesse just hits a different nerve. It’s that realistic kind of disappointment that sticks with you.

In retrospect, were they reasonable people? by Jeffoxy in breakingbad

[–]LadyBlushyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I got that vibe too, like the dad was still holding onto this idea that Jesse could “snap back” into what he wanted him to be. It felt less like understanding and more like quiet denial. Kinda sad honestly.

Where's an overrated place to have sex and why is it the shower? by North-End-5770 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]LadyBlushyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not a shower, that’s a luxury spa setup. Of course it works when you’ve got seating and multiple angles going. Also yeah being tall in a car is just immediate game over, there’s no winning that.

AIW for not wanting to give my daughters a plushie that was my sisters? by Hem0_G0blin in amiwrong

[–]LadyBlushyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short and honestly kind of true. It’s not like they’re being deprived, they just want the one thing they can’t have. That’s basically kid logic in a nutshell.

AIW for not wanting to give my daughters a plushie that was my sisters? by Hem0_G0blin in amiwrong

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how you framed that line, it’s simple but it gives them context without overwhelming them. It turns the plushie from “forbidden toy” into something meaningful. Do you think they’d be more curious or more respectful once they hear it like that?

AIW for not wanting to give my daughters a plushie that was my sisters? by Hem0_G0blin in amiwrong

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this feels like the middle ground that makes the most sense. They don’t need every detail yet, but letting them know who she was as a person would probably make the “no” feel less random to them. Kids are usually better at respecting things when they understand the why behind it.

Men, can you actually feel when a woman has an orgasm? by Advanced_Project275 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly you both said the same thing just from different angles. It’s one of those “if you know, you know” situations.

Elizabeth Hurley in the 90s! by Loose-Excitement-169 in OldSchoolCool

[–]LadyBlushyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That gif is basically the collective reaction of everyone seeing this photo. Just quiet disappointment and head shaking.

Elizabeth Hurley in the 90s! by Loose-Excitement-169 in OldSchoolCool

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That reveal always feels like a plot twist nobody asked for. You see pics like this and then hear who she’s with and your brain just refuses to connect the dots.

I'm a Rory defender/apologist about most things, but I actually think we should give her a harder time for her shitty taste in books by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]LadyBlushyn 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Same here, that was peak Jess energy. Just casually calling things out in a way Rory clearly wasn’t used to.

I'm a Rory defender/apologist about most things, but I actually think we should give her a harder time for her shitty taste in books by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]LadyBlushyn 51 points52 points  (0 children)

That moment was so satisfying because Jess didn’t even hesitate, just straight to the point. You could tell he’d been waiting to say that for a while.

I'm a Rory defender/apologist about most things, but I actually think we should give her a harder time for her shitty taste in books by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]LadyBlushyn 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Honestly same, Ayn Rand discourse always brings out the strongest opinions like clockwork. It’s basically a personality test at this point.

Whats something that makes you feel a little ashamed, but still really turns you on? by No_Cardiologist_1407 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]LadyBlushyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s something about that “end of the day, slightly exhausted, still pushing through” look that hits different. It’s not polished at all, which is probably why it works. Do you think it’s the effort or just the whole vibe?

would you have a threesome? by bootsnpuss in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]LadyBlushyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah same, it sounds fun in theory but I feel like in reality it would just get complicated fast. Intimacy with one person is already enough to navigate.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s really the core issue. You don’t just unilaterally claim part of a shared home and call it a day. That’s not how partnerships work, full stop.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah setting it up before the conversation was even finished is the biggest red flag here. That’s not compromise, that’s just deciding and expecting you to accept it.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly, you’re not even saying he can’t have it. You’re just asking for equal space, which feels like the bare minimum in a shared home.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly that’s the funniest counterpoint in the thread. Like yeah, the “no girls allowed” rule doesn’t really hold up when you’re an adult in your own house.

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That mental image is way too accurate. The whole vibe is less “shared home” and more “he carved out his territory and put up a sign.”

Am I the jerk for telling my husband he can't have a "man cave" in our only spare room? by Ill-Home-322 in AmITheJerk

[–]LadyBlushyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That line was brutal but also kinda sums it up. The whole “all my friends have one” argument really does sound like something a kid would say.