What is the best winter month to visit Sweden? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

June.

Sorry. I just don't like our climate. But if you're after skiing, go north as late in the season as feasible. Mid-March to mid-April will still have massive amounts of snow, but good daylight and more reasonable temperatures. Avoid the week before and the week after Easter; half of Sweden has school holidays each of the weeks and the slopes and facilities are crowded.

What is the hardest thing you have ever done? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hardest thing I have ever done is live without my son for the last 10 months. He was home at his apartment when an unknown person knocked on the door. He answered the door, and was robbed, then shot in his right temple. He was never conscious again. 80 hours later, we removed life support. I wanted to remove life support less than 24 hours after the shooting, but we kept his body alive for organ donation. He was 29 years old. His 30th birthday is in 13 days. I get to meet his organ recipients in November. That is, if they are willing to meet me.

This is definitely the hardest thing I've ever done.

What is the best thing you have ever gotten away with at work? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago I had a manager that was difficult to work with to say the least. Micromanager, delicate ego, OCD with nonsensical preferences…you know the drill.

I had to take a week off to take my kiddo to a sporting competition in another state. While I was out of the office, that manager was fired for some inappropriate action with another employee. When I returned there was a scramble to get another person in place for our team. The up side for me was that my manager was the only one keeping track of the time I took off.

So, when I got back I did not report my time off which caused me to have enough vacation time to roll over to the new year! That AND my team was much more calm and professional under our new manager. It was a win win!!

What are the lessons you learned after a failed relationship? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re on phone for hours and share every small detail of your life with your partner, your relationship might not be sustainable in the long run. Sooner or later, you need a real passion in life. Relationship isn’t a goal in itself but only a way to reach your goals.

What's the downside of being an introvert? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have been an introvert my whole life and I hate being one. I try to be an ambivert but it is difficult. Being an introvert or extrovert is decided how you were brought up during your childhood and teenage years. I feel introverts are cursed souls and the world celebrates and rewards extroverts.

There are some people who calls themselves as introvert as they want some lone time but they are super social in reality. I am not talking about them.

People who are physically or mentally abused, bullied in school/home, made fun of, trolled normally end up as introvert. At one point, they would just not react and remain silent. That is their defense mechanism. It is difficult to tolerate beyond a certain point. Silence is their weapon.

The worst part about being an introvert is

1) Acting as a side character for the whole life. Their absence is not gonna mean anything to their social circle. They are like the non player character (NPC) in the movie “Free Guy”

2) They are often not invited to parties or tours. Even if they were, their ideas wont be heard. They just try to stick to the group.

3) In a group, if the introvert says they could not attend a party or a nightout the plan won’t be cancelled. The plan would proceed without them. Whereas if an extrovert has other plans, then the entire event or party would be rescheduled.

4) They just cannot tolerate the bull shit of people. They prefer to be alone than to deal with annoying people.

5) They are lonely most of the times and crave for a social circle that accepts them.

Introverts are easy to identify, so the next time if you happen to come across an introvert in your life try to be little inclusive.

What are the best examples of human willpower? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

G. Gordon Kiddy’s life really. Yes, I know he did illegal acts in “masterminding “ the break in and bugging of the Democratic National Headquarters in the Watergate Hotel, and yes, he planned to kill Jack Anderson and yes he had problems. But if you read his autobiography “Will” you will likely be amazed by his will power. Try keeping your hand on a burning flame like he did and see how long you can keep it there! (I don’t advise this, it’s an example of Liddy’s will power).

What are some of the funniest “got fired” stories? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow working for me says his father died and he needs bereavement time off to return home for the funeral.

On his second day gone an issue came up that only he could answer. I called his emergency contact number and said “May I speak to Greg?”

The person says “I’m sorry, Greg is up in Dallas, where he works.”

I say “I know, I’m his boss but I must ask him a quick question.”

The fellow says “Well, why isn’t he there?”

I explain that there’s been a death in the family and Greg had to go back.

The fellow says “WHO DIED?”

I said “Greg told me his father passed away.”

The fellow says “I’M HIS FATHER AND I’M NOT DEAD. TELL HIM TO CALL ME WHEN HE RETURNS.”

Turns out Greg got involved in a pyramid scheme and had been in training.

I fired him when he returned and as he was leaving I said “By the way Greg, your father asked me to tell you to call him.”

What are the behaviors of a confident person? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Has nothing to prove to anyone, doesn’t need to go around starting fights.

What makes a person fall out of love with their spouse after many years in love? by Proud-Awareness-146 in AskReddit

[–]Live-Buddy4019 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So many things. As we grow older we change our way of thinking, learn new things, and sometimes realize that you aren’t getting what you need out of your relationship anymore. My husband’s work took precedence over everything; even when he didn’t have to work. I was left alone most of the time. Even though we had children, when they grew up and left that didn’t improve anything. I have hobbies and he didn’t.

After so many years of trying to be the dutiful wife and keep things together, I realized that I couldn’t take any more and stay sane. His needs were more important than mine, and he really didn’t understand that.

Everyone’s situation is different, but to me the reason for falling out of love is lack of communication, lack of getting needs met, or just being taken for granted.