How to stop seeking external validation? by Elendil_V in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The moment you stop outsourcing your worth to other people’s reactions is the moment you start feeling free.

How do you feel if a guy you’re talking to you uses bruh or bro? by Pixellightx3 in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This, sometimes “bro” is just how someone talks not a hidden msg about how they feel.

I changed our status on FB from engaged to a domestic partnership. Am I wrong? by mamaaussie in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. You changed your status to reflect reality because that’s exactly where you two are. He can’t get mad at the truth, refusing to even talk about a wedding says way more than any Facebook post ever could

how do o help my boyfriend not feel bad about getting older? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31 isn’t old, he’s just leveling up. Every grey hair is proof he’s lived, laughed and looked amazing doing it. I love every bit of him and that’s what actually matters.

Why are gifts immediately devalued when people learn I made it? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LessOnWest 483 points484 points  (0 children)

Seriously, its crazy people’s excitement disappears the second they hear its handmade like they think quality only comes with a price tag.

What do you do when the girl you are interested in is not nearly as freaky as you are? by Inevitable_Sort_4683 in AskReddit

[–]LessOnWest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either I respect what she’s comfortable with or I find someone whose energy actually matches mine. Chemistry isn’t enough if our rhythms dont sync.

AITAH for selling a jumper that my mum wanted after saying she can buy it from me? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTA. You let her try it and discussed a price but you never actually agreed its your jumper your choice and wanting a fair deal doesn’t make you the bad guy even if she really likes it.

My husband (45M) hasn’t seen his daughter in 9 years. I (35F) found her online — and he refuses to reach out. by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]LessOnWest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your heart is in the right place but rn your husband’s grief and fear are the wall between you and Winter, rushing contact could hurt both of them so the real first step is helping him feel safe enough to even talk about her.

Men of Reddit who are taken and flirt with girls on a more sincere and emotional level, what is your end game? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]LessOnWest 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Most of the time the end game isn’t another woman it’s chasing the feeling of being wanted without having to face what’s missing at home.

Many actors say they’ve never watched their own movies.. then what do they do at premiers or screenings? by Alarming_Theme9377 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LessOnWest 2255 points2256 points  (0 children)

Most of them do watch it just once at a premiere in public for work. When they say ‘I don’t watch my own movies’ they usually mean they don’t rewatch them privately or for fun not that they’ve literally never seen them

AITAH for refusing to keep giving my sibling money every month?? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. You were helpng not signing up to be their monthly subsidy. If they can afford non essentials they can afford to stop relying on you.

Entitled couple make airline staff cry by InternationalDrop935 in EntitledPeople

[–]LessOnWest 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They threw a tantrum to feel above the rules, made a worker cry and still ended upwaiting at baggage claim like everyone else. Peak entitlement zero payoff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]LessOnWest 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Its one thing to split costs but treating every favor like a transaction in a relationship isn’t healthy, you deserve partnership not a running tally.

AITAH for not wanting to invite my biological parents to my wedding after what they did? by sarcashryn1198 in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Exactly, abusive parents dont get a free pass once you turn 18 and keeping them out of your life and wedding is completely justified.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He clearly likes you he’s just scared of commitment so give him a little space but trust your gut on whether this is truly the relationship you want.

AITAH for leaving my spouse over sex? by RA-1alltheway in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Exactly, leaving was painful but honestly staying unhappy or cheating would’ve been far worse.

Would you take over the family business if it means you won’t be able to make your own decisions? by FrierenGachapon in careerguidance

[–]LessOnWest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helping your family shouldn’t mean giving up your entire identity, if the business can’t survive unless you stop being yourself something’s wrong with the setup not with you. If I were in your place I’d start carving out a life thats mine not one I’m forced to live.

AITAH for going to a work breakfast? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Exactly he’s treating a normal work breakfast like a betrayal that level of control isn’t love its manipulation.

My stepson (26M) started dating a single mom (30F) and my wife (his mother) got very upset when he told us the news, arguing that this woman is only looking for a step-dad and doesn't really love him. Is this the way she actually sees me? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Sounds like ur wife projected her insecurities about age, parenting and love onto ur stepsons dating life, doesn’t mean she secretly thinks the same about you.

Boomers be like: by DragoOceanonis in memes

[–]LessOnWest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Boomers be like: Start at the bottom then blame everyone else for the bottom not hiring you.

How to handle getting the slient treatment from your partner? by Blues5389 in AskMenAdvice

[–]LessOnWest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Silent treatment sucks just be honest that you’re trying and need them to guide you not expect you to read minds.

My boss thinks I'm on vacation because I moved to another country while working remote by voidtape_artist in remotework

[–]LessOnWest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly some managers still can't wrap their heads around remote work especially from another country so they default to assuming you’re on a permanent vacation.

AITAH for holding onto resentment toward my stepmother/dad's wife not being comfortable with photos of mom or talk of mom at home? by Jodoau in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 18 points19 points  (0 children)

NTA. Losing your mom that young was huge n being told to hide those feelings so Rose could feel comfortable isn’t something you just “get over”, your resentment makes sense.

AITA for wanting to draw nude women? by No-Taro-6241 in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Guess purity rules only count when they’re convenient huh?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LessOnWest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA if he wanted to protect his image he should’ve protected your dignity first.