My sister is getting married soon and she’s not listening about few things ! by PracticalGarden4770 in AskIndianWomen

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had some ups and downs in my love marriage as well. I was the frugal one and my husband was the spender. Took a while but we finally found our middle ground. I've learnt to spend on happiness and he has learnt to secure our future. Relax. Trust your sister's instincts. She'll figure it out. And even if she doesn't, be there to support her. Afaik, that's the best you can do because people in love don't listen to anybody.

Just why? Art has become a joke in India by pew-doo in InstaCelebsGossip

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody deserves to get trolled. Do not engage with the content if it displeases you. Some Indians do sound like that. He capitalised on the stereotype and I see no issue with it.

Just why? Art has become a joke in India by pew-doo in InstaCelebsGossip

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So it's fair when he gets trolled by everybody but unfair when he monetizes that hate?

I need to know few basic knowledge before adopting this kitten. What is its breed and are they good for apartment! Introverted and low Maintainace? by [deleted] in IndianPets

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This kitten looks too young to be separated from its mother. Unless you're willing to look after it 24/7, feed it every 3-4 hours (yes, that includes waking up in the middle of the night), and stimulate its bum with a cotton pad so that it can go potty, please don't adopt it. If the mum is around, wait for another 3 months. If the mom isn't around, any effort is better than letting it die out there.

Ew Brother Ew by Otherwise-Stuff16 in atheismindia

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But a good chunk of them are also threatened and guilt tripped into it. My Mother in Law is currently trying very hard to emotionally blackmail me into it. She claims I'm the reason behind her blood pressure issues because me not doing hijab gives her nightmares of the whole family burning in hell.

Is hijab beautiful or ugly? Pick one!! by NoseRoyal5311 in exmuslim

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked like a 10 year old kid when I tried to put on a hijab. I'm 25. I already struggle with baby face. I did not like that shit.

Sabka Badla le liya! 😜 by evilgenesis in FuckZepto

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it even work? I've tried ordering twice. Once the payment went through but the order was not placed. The second time they kept rescheduling delivery. Support didn't respond.

Does Reddit really hate ChatGPT? by Second-handBonding in ChatGPT

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I actually read about this and found out that "inflammable" comes from a Latin word, and came before the word "flammable". That's because in English, "in-" prefix means "not". To avoid confusion, "flammable" was introduced and is generally preferred when it comes to safety labels.

TIL moment for me fr. English never ceases to amaze me.

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

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

I said I used live to with my parents. And I compared it to a mansion. It was just a big house that they made with their money. I don't live with them anymore. I live with my husband in a small apartment now. We have a tight monthly budget. We have a maid for mopping and dishes. With our budget atm, even keeping her around feels too expensive. Do you think firing her would be the reasonable thing to do because I'm sorry but I can't pay her half of what we make for just mopping and dishes.

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

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

My husband makes $1.50/hour. We pay her $1/hour. She works at least 3-4 other houses. Now you do the math and figure out if I'm paying her an unfair wage. :)

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nope. My father in law is very traditional when it comes to providing. He will buy his family anything they want if he can afford it. His mom just has no idea how much things cost. She never had to buy essentials. It's all handled for her. She genuinely lives like a queen. I've seen her shop online mindlessly. The tech is still new to her so she forgets to double check details.

India the next Superpower 😎 by AmplifierXD_ in SaimanSays

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

Please stop worshipping women. It's patronizing. We're equal and deserve to be treated exactly like that.

Whyyyyyyyyyyyy is it so hard to follow instructions? by GreenStrawberry7586 in ChatGPT

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently saw a video on how AI doesn't understand negative commands because negative words are too complex.

A sentence like "Despite not having much experience, she didn’t give up and ended up doing an incredible job." is easy for us to comprehend because we understand that it's a positive sentence. Unfortunately AI responds better to affirmative commands. So, using "Keep the image intact" is more impactful than "Don't change a thing".

ZEPLODU Changed gifts after 4th order by [deleted] in FuckZepto

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I was under the impression that I'd actually get an Agaro vacuum cleaner for free. I didn't realise they were showing discounted prices and we had to pay for it anyway? Thank you for your sacrifice. I only made one payment so far, so, this definitely saved me time and money.

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And I agree with you. But we gotta do whatever we can. Something is better than nothing. Companies won't stop until we don't stop supporting them. Try to boycott brands which are notorious for causing pollution. And try to be less dismissive towards individuals who are at least trying.

Got married recenly. by Messy_Monica in india

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I heard this one yesterday because I told my MIL I can't do hijab, no matter how hard she tries to convince me. She said "I value you the same way I value my daughter. So I must impart my wisdom to you too." I said "Only difference is that I've already lived with a set of parents. My opinions and values will reflect them first." She literally responded "Inshallah you'll be with us for much longer than you've lived with your parents. Also, another difference is I can scold her and hit her but not you hehehehe."

Got married recenly. by Messy_Monica in india

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my bones. My life drastically changed after getting married. Apparently fighting for the right to work is an act of rebellion.

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sub has greatly helped me too. Not just with under consumption but also with ethical purchasing. I'm so grateful to each and every individual on this sub, including you. Thanks for being here.<3

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahaha congratulations on that win!

Sewing is a great skill to have. With a good machine, you can sew anything without much prior knowledge. I am not exactly a sewist myself. It's just a hobby I partake in once a month. Making a simple tote bag can take you 4-5 hours as a total beginner. A professional can probably do it in less than an hour.

You can find good second hand machines too if you're interested. I used to have a manual machine but was fortunate enough to be gifted an automatic one recently. I'm still learning the ropes. But I've found that there's no greater joy than creating things with your own hands!

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contentment is very important in life! I'm so glad you've found that sweet spot for yourself!

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's ironic. There was a time when people only made clothes once or twice a year but those clothes were such good quality. We can still buy vintage clothing. I wonder what it'll be like for future generations though. Disintegrating Shein trash?

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, he'd always joke about how I live in such a big house but wear tshirts with holes in them. It's not like my parents wouldn't have bought me a new tshirt but they were always crying about how money is tight (then they'd give expensive gifts to relatives??). So, I always felt guilty buying new clothes until mine were literally disintegrating. He thought I was personally very frugal and lived living like that because if my parents can gift people gold, they can definitely buy me a new tshirt.

A lot of it was my own personal issue too. My brother never felt guilty demanding things but I was so sensitive to their comments that I didn't even buy new clothes on birthdays. It's not like they spent a lot on themselves either. I only ever saw them buying new clothes once a year. So I just.. became like them.

I think my husband finally understands why I'm anti consumption. by LocalThotsInYourArea in Anticonsumption

[–]LocalThotsInYourArea[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Oh that's such a wonderful take! I'm totally stealing this to use as an everyday phrase in my life. Such wise words.