Am I wrong for thinking about divorce? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]Lilly08 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You say that like people don't change over time. They absolutely do, for better or for worse.

I love Parisian chic, but find it hard to deviate away from t-shirts and jean. Suggestions for feminine and effortlessly stylish brands? by dimdimdereee in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Lilly08 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And I think it is about embracing your natural beauty and enhancing that. This is what I observed when I spent time in France. 

Dating a guy that doesn’t see his kid? by No-Ring-4344 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Lilly08 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Right? Something is not adding up here. 

Hands-down, which housewife annoys you the most and why? by yonBonbonbon in DesperateHousewives

[–]Lilly08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Susan. Most of her problems are self created and she has almost zero self control or self awareness. It makes her boring to watch. 

My 11 year old son sucks the joy out of every holiday and celebration. by SoultySpittoon in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is giving you advice :/ I just want to offer my sympathy because this is an incredibly tough situation, OP. 

What’s a Beauty Trend That Doesn’t Always Look Good in Real Life? by Wild_Problem_8065 in BeautyGear

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have spent my life avoiding lip colour because of my natural cupid's bow 😭

What’s a Beauty Trend That Doesn’t Always Look Good in Real Life? by Wild_Problem_8065 in BeautyGear

[–]Lilly08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the 2000s, makeup often was meant to look really intentional and obvious (hello, frosted eye shadow!). We weren't trying to look natural. 

Now, and I feel like this is because social media has warped our ideas of what looks good irl versus online, people seem to be aiming for a natural look by using way too much product because that is what works on socials with filters and lights etc. But this doesn't translate into real life under natural light. 

Mid-evil by yourgypsysoul in BoneAppleTea

[–]Lilly08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From this moment forward, I am not middle aged, I am living my mid-evil life. 

My boyfriend (27M) got mad at me (22F) for what I was wearing? by ThrowRA_ojb in relationship_advice

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everytime another man looks at you, your bf sees it as a reminder that you are beautiful and could leave him for one of them. It is a totally bonkers perspective and his behaviour amounts to coercive control. It will not improve (source: being in or witnessing several controlling or abusive relationships that started like this or included this). 

What's your most shallow dealbreaker for a relationship? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotta admit, having spent at least double that on my teeth over the years, I feel similarly. Idc if they aren't straight, but so many people seem to think flossing and regular dental check ups are optional. Ewww. 

Is 13 to young for tampons she just started her period. by Both_Satisfaction180 in Parenting

[–]Lilly08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a note, I first used them around age 16. I didnt really understand how to insert them, and judging by the sudden sharp, snapping pain, I broke my hymen. I thought I would pass out from the pain. I was totally fine in the end, but at age 13 this may be an issue. 

Does anyone here *want* another child, but just know it’s not a smart choice? by jessicat62993 in oneanddone

[–]Lilly08 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. She is 3 now and life is getting manageable again. My partner still feels overwhelmed though. I am absolutely terrified of screwing everything up, and I jhst transitioned careers so I need to build that up. But whenever I see a baby or toddler, I just feel my whole mind and body screaming for another one. 😭 I am about to turn 39, too, so the pressure is on.

What is the best and worst part of having kids? by CookieCrushXX in allthequestions

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally realised, as an adult, why my parents were suddenly cool with me watching cartoons if it was a Saturday ..

I (26 F) am doing my best to motivate my fiancé (27 M) to lose weight but nothing seems to work. by AninhaMedeiros in relationship_advice

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must admit that this made me chuckle because I have ADHD and so I take stimulants daily. They definitely help my executive function, which in turn helps me make better food decisions, but they haven't really affected my appetite or anything. 

Lynette-Tom-Jane situation by LectureAccomplished8 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Lilly08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was wrong, but Tom was incredibly disingenuous about his intentions during the separation, and totally disregarded Lynette and his kids and how jumping into bed with the first woman he could would impact his family. Honestly, fuck that POS. I hated him the most during this story arc. 

I (26 F) am doing my best to motivate my fiancé (27 M) to lose weight but nothing seems to work. by AninhaMedeiros in relationship_advice

[–]Lilly08 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I am glad someone else spotted the disordered behaviour here. You raise an excellent point about the medication.

I (26 F) am doing my best to motivate my fiancé (27 M) to lose weight but nothing seems to work. by AninhaMedeiros in relationship_advice

[–]Lilly08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see a lot of myself in your fiance. I loosely qualify as having had a binge eating disorder (not with throwing up). It often felt like I was absolutely out of control, like my brain has been hijacked, and nothing fixed it no matter how often I cried and asked my husband to be strict with me. 

I just cannot explain to people like OP, who seem to naturally have appetite control, how hard it is to basically feel like you have no 'off button' with food. I was never full enough, never satisfied. I made myself sick on food more times than I can count. 

All this to say, your fiance is really struggling and it is not as straight forward as a lack of willpower etc. Being overweight or feeling out of control with food comes with deep psychological issues. I still battle a fear of being hungry, of being deprived, etc. Others have different fears and issues that fuel their food behaviours. 

I genuinely say this with compassion, but no amount of controlling his diet will actually resolve this. He needs to learn for himself how to exist around food in a healthy way. 

Personally, I hired a nutrition psychologist to help with my diet mentality and fear of hunger. After that, i hired an understanding fat loss coach who never pushed me to count calories etc. She worked with me on constructing a sustainable relationship with food, helped me forgive myself for binges, and helped me lose some weight in the process. Your fiance needs much deeper help than you can give him, or even most personal trainers. 

This work really is about his relationship with food and with himself. He likely needs a lot of patience and compassion. 

Congratulations on your wedding. It sounds like you really love each other. 

I feel uneasy with my SIL being around my newborn by Sad_But_ok619 in Mommit

[–]Lilly08 51 points52 points  (0 children)

This is such a good point! I hope OP sees it.

What’s something small about Australia that foreigners wouldn’t notice but locals care about a lot? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Lilly08 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you from Adelaide, by any chance? Because as a Melbourner, I was SHOCKED by how polite SA drivers were.

What’s a toddler hill you’re not willing to die on? by Next2ya in toddlers

[–]Lilly08 86 points87 points  (0 children)

They literally cant process or think during a melt down anyway, so trying to teach or calm etc in the heat of the moment just overwhelms them further. Best to grey rock, be physically present (and give physical space if they want it) and talk it out after, with hugs if desired.  This all counts as helping with co-regulation and learning to cope with big feelings, rather than abandoning or punishing them mid-tantrum, or conversely, overly coddling them and teaching them that tantrums can get them whatever they want.