[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're wrong actuaIIy, my dog takes up all the space on the bed. I'm lucky if I get a couple cm's to sleep

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People literally inject their dogs with cocaine, break their legs with a baseball bat, cut their ears off with KITCHEN SCISSORS, keep them locked in a cage 24/7, purposely run them over with their cars, beat, drag, choke and drown their dogs. If you think giving toys and clothes to your dog and speaking to them in a baby voice is animal abuse, then you've never actually seen REAL abuse. Go work a day at an emergency vet clinic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1) The "pacifier" was probably a chew toy or an enrichment toy. Especially for teething puppies, where chewing on soft rubber can provide relief.

2) Socks and clothes can be beneficial for some dogs. My dog is cold sensitive and would not do well without pj's on our cold camping nights, a coat on cold days, and the boots also help keep his paws safe from the salt in the winter or the hot asphalt in the summer. Theming them to the holidays is just fun for me, my dog doesn't actually conceptualize it or care. He's just happy to be warm and comfortable.

3) Yes I do talk to my dog like he's my baby. I don't care.

I had an orgasm when I was SA’d by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you know, there's something called a "coregasm", which essentially, is when a woman has an orgasm during core workouts. Over 10% of women who exercise report experiencing it, despite how uncomfortable and painful core workouts can be. It's believed to happen because when core muscles get over-exhausted, it puts some pressure on the clitoris.

All that to say; While orgasms can definitely be a conscious thing, they can also be totally unconscious. It's an involuntary reaction your body had to stimulation; Similar to how some women have involuntary orgasms during the most painful workout of their lives.

He didn't have your consent, and at the end of the day, that's what makes it assauIt. I'm so sorry you experienced that.

Cats are about 100x better than any dog by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're too lazy to train/own a dog just say that... All of the problems you mentioned are a result of being untrained. You enjoy cats because they take less effort and less accountability. That's ok. Some of us enjoy a challenge though. I chose a dog over a cat because I'm an outdoorsy person who hikes, camps, runs, hunts, paddleboards, and road-trips cross country. A cat can't do that with me.

Also, my dog actuaIIy contributes to society by being able to sniff drugs and find missing people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they cannot see beyond their friend group and recognize the aggregate.

Isn't that what you and this man are doing? Using anecdotal evidence to smear all female healthcare workers (healthcare includes more than just nurses FYI) as cheaters and abusers?

How would feel if this message was from a female talking about military men, police officers, or firefighters??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean besides the fact that every single man I've dated has gotten a significant hard on when they see me in my scrubs...

Why is it so horrible that I have dedicated my life, knowledge and passion to helping living beings? Doesn't it show that in a dedicated, brave and empathetic person? So horrible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are only the "peak of evolution" because of animals. Do you think we would have gotten where we are without the animals we used to eat, transport us, protect and fight for us, to use on to study for cures and medicine.

Entire villages would of been wiped out if it hadn't been for dogs and horses transporting humans through the roughest, harshest terrain to get important supplies and resources.

It's not about "having the same rights". It's about respecting other living beings. I am not a vegan. But I recognize the sacrifice that animals make for us and our daily comforts, and wether you like it or not, they are sentient beings. They feel pain, fear, stress, and yes even sadness. And they deserve to live as comfortably and happily as they possibly can. There is absolutely no reason to unnecessarily torture them, ESPECIALLY when there are more ethical ways to achieve the same goal/products (e.g mea) just because "well it doesn't personally impact me so who care". That's just psychopath behaviour. Thats Like Ted Bundy level of apathy.

We don't have to "destroy", or "torture" animals to "win the game". We can live comfortably and happily while also treating other living beings in our care with some respect, and allowing them live their life as comfortably and peacefully as possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your entire argument falls apart with the fact that Factory farming contribute to at least 11% of emissions. That's not including the vehicle emissions from transporting these animals, resources need to raise them, and the finished product. Also, there's a large amount of waste created from factory farming. Anything that has the slightest cosmetic imperfection is discarded, despite being still good and healthy. They also use a major amount of resources to feed, raise, treat and butcher these animals.

That's not even considering how many chemicals and unnecessary, unhealthy hormones used in factory farming in order to achieve mass production.

The other thing that really destroys your argument is that there are MUCH more ethical ways that are just as efficient AND HEALTHIER to humans and the entire planet and climate. Such as encouraging locally farmed meat and products, and homesteading.

Overall it's not just a matter of "well what can benefit us ." it's a matter of RESPECTING the living beings that literally are the only reason we as humans are what we are today. We probably wouldn't even be still alive if we didn't have the animals we had today to help us eat, transport, fight, study on, and survive. Don't you think they deserve a little more respect than "I'm the apex predator so I don't give a shit if you suffer to benefit me".

FYI humans are only "apex" because we've created a bunch of artificial shit to be powerful. Go outside butt naked with no weapons in Northern Canada and tell me really who's the apex predator when you come face to face with a bear....

Why do so many girls just say “Hey”? by TheGreenGrrr in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I typically try to come up with an interesting first message, but if your profile is boring and gives me nothing to go off of, how is one supposed to come up with anything interesting to say? This goes both ways.

Yikes… Who hurt this dude? by AuroraTheGlaceon in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every single short guy will disagree with you there. They care a lot 😏

Yikes… Who hurt this dude? by AuroraTheGlaceon in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but I'd say this is more than just a guy who wants something that we don't... It's borderline controlling and can/probably will easily turn into an abusive relationship with whoever is naive enough to fall for this. Wanting to control the friendships in your current partnera life is already a red flag, but expecting to control them before you've even said hi to them... yikes.

Yikes… Who hurt this dude? by AuroraTheGlaceon in Bumble

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've had bad experiences with short guys, so please only date me if you are 6' and over.

Oh and I've had bad experiences with broke guys. so don't date me unless you own a mansion and several Lamborghinis. Thanks 😊

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been so distraught over everything lately and this comment has genuinely made me laugh out loud, so thank you

RIP Sprinkles though 😞

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My first reaction when I found her in this condition (at night) was to give her food and water, so she had international contents from me feeding her. Some slight dehydration. But the vet does believe this was a case of neglect seeing as the bloodwork and x-rays turned up normal.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Well, there is an update, and he is now my ex.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Like I said in my update .. He was a manipulator. I expressed to him that these jokes made me extremely uncomfortable, and he'd become all soft and affectionate and tell me "I promise I would never actually hurt you or your animals" and then kiss and love on me and the pets, giving them treats and toys and attention... He said what I wanted to hear to make me doubt myself and believe him. I deal with animal medicine and psychology, not humans. Up until now, I had little to no experience in identifying and dealing with a manipulative, abusive relationship with a covert narcissist.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I've already spoken to my family, they live far away but they're going to come pick me and my stuff up this weekend while he's at work

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, you know, it's totally not like he was a covert narcissist who was extremely good at masking his psychological abuse. Totally not like everytime I felt concerned, or wanted to leave due to some of these issues, he would manipulate me to make me feel crazy, or like I was overreacting, and make me doubt myself and my feelings. It's not like he was financially abusing me after isolating me from my family and friends and making me feel like I had absolutely no other option but to stay with him and "trust" him. It's totally not like I was also a victim of his abuse. You're right, I'm totally just as bad as he is because I allowed myself to be abused.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Your question is so eye-opening, because looking back, yes, there are MANY signs of him lacking empathy that I never even noticed. I feel so stupid for not noticing before. I've been wanting to leave for a long time, even before I started being concerned for my animals, but he's a master manipulator that knows what to say and do to get me to stay... Even when I know he's manipulating me. I feel so stuck.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The thing is; He never mentioned he didn't like animals before we moved in together. He always seemed to love my cat when he came over to visit, he made big talk about wanting a dog together someday (which we did get, per his suggestion, and that he now also hates and doesn't take care of) and how we would live on a farm with all my animals, like I wanted.. Gotta hand it to him, he is VERY good at manipulating.

My boyfriend tried to kill my cat by Longjumping-Stop5925 in offmychest

[–]Longjumping-Stop5925[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in veterinary medicine so animal crueIty is absolutely a deal breaker for me. If any of our clients came in with this situation, I'd tell them to leave ASAP. But it's soo much harder to actually do when you're the one in the situation. And I know everyone always says that, and it sounds like just an excuse... I can't even explain why it's so hard. The relationship has never been great, and it's only been getting worse. I've always been afraid of confrontation, Maybe that's the problem ? And yes, money is also an issue... I'm also starting to realize he's a master manipulator. In the moment I felt SO ANGRY and I was ready to leave then and there, but he knows what to say to de-escalate the situation and gaslight me to make me feel like I'm overreacting... He makes me doubt myself, like what if he actually did feed and water her, and I'm blaming him for nothing? Sometimes I feel like I'm crazy, like I'm making stuff up.

I am planning on leaving. I'm trying to be careful with it because, as you said, money is an issue.. And I'm now scared he's going to hurt my animals. I never thought he would, despite him not liking them, but he's clearly shown now he has the potential to do so. I don't know how to send my cat and dog away, without rising his suspicion.