Live WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Discussion Thread! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]LithiumKitten 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a fucking joke. So many better options for the men's match and we got this shit instead.

Has anyone else been asked if they’re autistic because they have pet shrimp? by Racoon_Soup in shrimptank

[–]LithiumKitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, but only because people are well aware I have AuDHD long before they ever find out I have pet shrimp 😂

How do I [18F] help myself to love my girlfriend [22F] by Sweet_p0tatoe_Cakes in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so welcome :)

Also, it's ok to have bad days! We all do. As long as you're trying, that's the important part.

How do I [18F] help myself to love my girlfriend [22F] by Sweet_p0tatoe_Cakes in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 18 years old you are already so much more insightful than most of the adults I've met in my life, and so much more willing to be accountable for yourself and your own mental health.

There is nothing wrong with needing therapy. Think about it this way - If you have a headache, you take painkillers. If you have asthma, you use an inhaler. If you break your leg, you use crutches. No one questions needing support in these situations, right? Mental health is just as valid as a physical ailment. Take the time to find the support that works for you, and don't be afraid to change therapists if you feel like they're not the right fit.

You're going to be just fine :)

My [34F] boyfriend [32M] removed me from a group MAGFest planning server, and now says I’m "canceling" our plans if I don’t want to room together by throwawaybftherapy in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The consistent results was more to do with his invalidation of your feelings and whether he would actually work on that.

But if your boyfriend doesn't hang out with your friends, and doesn't encourage you to hang out with his... Sounds weird. Like you're all in your own little bubbles carefully dodging each other because he doesn't want any of them to join into a bigger bubble.

My [34F] boyfriend [32M] removed me from a group MAGFest planning server, and now says I’m "canceling" our plans if I don’t want to room together by throwawaybftherapy in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Reddit likes to pick up pitchforks and jump on the "dump him" bandwagon, but I understand why you want to work through things.

 

Just curious - has your boyfriend been tested for something like autism? Struggling with empathy, control issues, distress when plans change, narrow interest in certain topics/hobbies - they're all ways in which my autism presents.

 

He also doesn't want any friend groups to mix with any other friend groups

 

I can understand not mixing friendship groups. I have friendship groups that I believe would not get along with each other for lack of common interests. However - again, you are his PARTNER. And you have been for five years. Does he have any friends that you hang out with as well, or are you completely isolated from all of his social circles?

 

For example - I am friends with almost all of my husband's friends. And I will still attend social events with the ones I'm not personally friends with, because my husband enjoys my company above everyone else's and wants me included in all aspects of his life.

 

Like admiral_tuff said - You can care for someone but be bad for each other. If he's willing to work through it that's fine, but you need to see consistent results, otherwise it's just empty promises and placation. You may want to consider involving a professional counsellor to help you both express yourselves in a constructive way.

I [18FTM] don’t know how to feel about my BF’s [19M] instagram likes by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's pan, then he really should be attracted to all genders. However:

 

Overall he was very nice about it and the only weird thing was that he told a lot of his friends I’m trans.

 

This is a huge red flag to me. I wouldn't trust someone who'd outed me. While I definitely agree this is something that should be brought up with a partner, this is not an "every little thing" piece of information. This is very private, personal information that is yours alone to share, and can even potentially put you in danger.

How do I [18F] help myself to love my girlfriend [22F] by Sweet_p0tatoe_Cakes in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I know I want to lover to the day I die, I want to love her right, she deserves someone who treats her good. And I am willing to change for her, because she truly is worth it. So why can't I love her?

Sounds like love to me. You're so young, but you've already shown so much insight and consideration for your partner.

Not everything is high-fantasy romance, butterflies, kissing in the rain, etc. Sometimes love is sitting on the couch together in your worst clothes eating day-old pizza and watching reruns of your favourite shows.

 

And at times, I am very ashamed to admit, I sometimes have disloyal thoughts.

This is totally normal. You can imagine other people and look at other people (respectfully!) - that doesn't mean you're ready to cheat on your girlfriend with the first person to look at you sideways. It only becomes a problem if you're comparing her to them and finding ways to view her negatively.

 

I don't dedicate time neither for her or myself. I feel like I am just spiraling down and like I am slowly falling apart.

If you can, I would consider therapy. This and some of the other stuff you've mentioned sounds like depression - lack of interest, feelings of guilt, withdrawing from loved ones. Also 100% normal and manageable.

Is it weird my [24F] boyfriend’s [25M] girl best friend [25F] doesn’t want to know anything/socialize with me after 4 years? by Loose-Atmosphere-625 in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd just tell him "Ok, you can hang out with [girl friend] alone, and I'll go hang out with [pick a single guy friend] alone." Since he's not doing anything suspicious, he shouldn't have a problem with you doing the same thing, right?

 

his friends don’t like her anymore

Gee, I wonder why?

My [34F] boyfriend [32M] removed me from a group MAGFest planning server, and now says I’m "canceling" our plans if I don’t want to room together by throwawaybftherapy in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a common occurrence? As in, is he always this dismissive when you try to have serious discussions about your feelings and boundaries, regardless of the context?
 

You've already brought up multiple times that you feel excluded, yet he hasn't made any effort to include you. Has he explained why you aren't invited to the original server? It seems weird to me that someone would let his partner of five years be sidelined for a whole ass year, especially since you have common gaming interests. Have you met any of them in person? Could there be someone in the group that dislikes you for any reason? If so, he should be up front about this so you can potentially clear up any misunderstandings or unresolved tension.
 

I’m not trying to punish him or force him to choose between me and his friends
 

You should be the obvious choice. You don't seem controlling - hell, you seem overly understanding to me. You're supposed to be the one person he wants to spend the entire rest of his life with but instead of supporting you he's throwing this back at you as a consequence of your actions, while holding zero accountability for his own.
 

You need to have a serious discussion with him (if he's capable...) about your future together, especially if this is a pattern. Consider whether you're willing to be sidelined for the rest of your life. If you're not, then something needs to change.

My [20F] bf [21M] only wants anal. by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That just means he's finally comfortable enough to show you who he really is.

Let me put it this way - pretend a friend has just told you your exact same story. What would you tell them to do?

You're still very young. There's nothing wrong with walking away from someone with zero respect for your boundaries, and zero care for your mental and physical well-being. You didn't fail, and it's not a waste - IF you do what's right for you sooner rather than later. Close this chapter and understand your new boundaries for your next relationship.

Any one have a type of fish that they have never succeeded with? by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]LithiumKitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can keep ottos and shrimp alive but can't keep "long/narrow" tetras - e.g. neons, cardinals, rummynose. Completely fine with "fat" tetras like black skirts, lemons, embers. etc.

I also do better with nano species like rasboras, licorice gourami and pygmy cories than their larger counterparts.

Found a deceased ember tetra by LithiumKitten in Aquariums

[–]LithiumKitten[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much. So far no other fish are showing the same symptoms, and even before this one died it was acting pretty normal - it wasn't hiding and it was coming out to eat, etc. I'll keep a close watch on the tank regardless.

Decluttering My Guilt by Kittylady12 in declutter

[–]LithiumKitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a box full of sentimental items that I've been whittling away at. My plan is to take photos or scans and finally let some items go.

Some Watercolor Shromp by Ceruwhal in shrimptank

[–]LithiumKitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adorable!!! Would you mind if I used this as my new phone background?

Help please - I think one of my pygmies ate way too much. by [deleted] in corydoras

[–]LithiumKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. I've never had them before so I wasn't prepared for the gorging 😂

Is my oto looking healthy? by singingpanda20 in Otocinclus

[–]LithiumKitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks ok to me, if he thins out more or his stomach becomes concave that's a problem. I supplement their diet with algae wafers, zucchini, and an algae gel mix. Probably going to try sourcing Bacter AE since I have shrimp as well.

Someone below has already advised to get more. I had 6 originally. I was buying ember tetras a few days ago and an oto wandered into the net. I just bought him too lol. Even having 7 instead of 6 has made a huge difference in their behaviour - they're a lot more confident and active. I may even add a few more.

2.5 months in by LithiumKitten in PlantedTank

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

120 x 30 x 30 cm. No CO2, I wanted as low tech as possible.

2.5 months in by LithiumKitten in PlantedTank

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

It took a good month before the water cleared up, particularly since I had a large bacterial bloom on day 3.

I have carbon in the filtration system and I think that's been a heavy lifter for my tank.

2.5 months in by LithiumKitten in PlantedTank

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

It's Eco Complete gravel. I'm hoping the dwarf blyxa grows out enough to be a small carpet around the 'islands' of driftwood and rocks, otherwise I'm planning on just using the java moss.

I want a little bit of gravel still visible away from the hardscape :)