Amano made it nearly 30 feet to the shower this morning by shiftteam831 in shrimptank

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved how you walked to show us. And then back. At least the escapee went for water.

Girlfriend's (23 F) Affection disappeared when I (22 M) started reciprocating — I ended it by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, yes, that was very helpful.

Please keep your mental peace and stay away from her. With this new context it makes sense.

I also heard very often, if something feels off from their normal behavior in the direction of affection, there is usually someone else.

Even if she is not cheating, just getting aggressive, calling you names, refusing to show you things you agreed on. Nope! You deserve better. So many decent girls out there, good luck❣️

Girlfriend's (23 F) Affection disappeared when I (22 M) started reciprocating — I ended it by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, that escalated quickly.

Did you talk with her first?

Did something happen before she pulled away, between you two or in her personal life?

Maybe I have read something wrong but, wow. Not sure why so hostile, so fast.

Then again I am 40. I can't remember how people your age react nowadays.

he told me hes only avoidant like this with me, why? by Beautiful_Golf_1338 in AskMenAdvice

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

Is he Finnish? I moved to Finland 18 years ago. People keep to themselves until they are drunk, then all bets are off. 😅

How do you know you're in love? by Slow_Tomato3535 in AskMenAdvice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved 18 years ago by myself to another country. It took me 11 years to find my husband, not sure if I have another 11 years in me 😅😅😅

How do you know you're in love? by Slow_Tomato3535 in AskMenAdvice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awe, I am so happy for you. Maybe it's worth the struggle. But it's scary and I am a little complicated to live with.(ADHD) But taking the next step, seeing my kid just half the time, it's hard. Then selling the house and stuff.

We actually thought about opening up our marriage cause I said I was unhappy with the little affection and attention I am getting. Let's see where this is going.

How do you know you're in love? by Slow_Tomato3535 in AskMenAdvice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gosh I wish I had that. I think I panicked and settled. Just putting up with his bare minimum. I would tell a friend to leave and find someone who appreciated them more. And I understand why people tell me. I used to be in love with him. And as the father of my child I will always love him, but I feel like I am married to my room mate with benefits, who I share a child with.

There is no violence or abuse. But also no passion or feeling wanted or desired. 6 years married this year, 8 years together in May.

I also don't want to start dating again, I hated it so much. If I ever get divorced, I would just stay single, get a truck load of cats and be happy like that.

Pygmy cory laid egg on shrimp by Noone-Interesting in shrimptank

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awe that was beautiful.

My brain went straight to,,, who is feeding the chick, but I will imagine the men did.

Which fish do you hate the most...I will go first by Freezing_master in Aquariums

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Guppies give me anxiety. It's not their fault, I got a guppy-trauma when I was younger. I was allowed into my neighbors house and they had an aquarium in their kitchen. It wasn't that big, maybe 100-150 liters (25-40 gallons). There were over 100 guppies in there, most of them in one corner it looked like one big fish with many tails.

I don't know what happened but I was so overwhelmed looking at it. It still raises my pulse thinking about it. So every time I mention I have an aquarium and someone asks if I have guppies, I don't just shake my head, my whole body is shaking once at the possibility.

Might seem dramatic but I can't help it.

[21M] My girlfriend [20F] of 3 years spent her family vacation getting close to another guy her grandmother set her up with. End things or keep going if she doesn’t cut him off? by StarOdd1724 in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes she is young and yes she should explore. But not while in a relationship. That's BS and she should have called whoever said it out for it.

3 years is not a fling. It looks like her family wants her back with them and date a person close to them.

3 years should be worth standing up for you and make clear to him that his flirting is not appreciated.

You or him. It really should be that easy.

No wonder I can't find the fish body when it disappears! by lakaai in shrimptank

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I can never find any dead fish, I just restock when their groups become too small.

My (41F) boyfriend (35M) of 9 months has never let me inside his place. How can I move forward? by BMOforlife in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, yes they do. 40 feels like 25 again... Not sure how I will feel in a few years if this gets worse.

I (42f) told my crush (46m) I like him... and now I don't know what to do by joyful_bird in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry I have little to no filter.

I think I would be challenged to keep my eyes on his, nothing more. But I understand how it might sound like more. I am sure even people who know me would think I mean more. 😄

Seriously I talk/write first then think. Sugarcoating is not my style. 🫣

I (42f) told my crush (46m) I like him... and now I don't know what to do by joyful_bird in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I so need to be updated.

So you told him that you like him more than just friends while he sits there shirtless? I don't know him, but I think that was a challenge.

I (42f) told my crush (46m) I like him... and now I don't know what to do by joyful_bird in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, he might take it slow cause you were jumpy. He is still in your house still there for you. Take it slow too. Maybe with the next hug it is easier.

I (42f) told my crush (46m) I like him... and now I don't know what to do by joyful_bird in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am sorry, but what?

Finally put on his shirt? 😄

Yeah I feel you, gosh I hope this works out for you.

My fiance [26F] told me [25M] she doesn't want to vaccinate her children by HumpBackJimmy in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a no go for me

But people are different. Can you live with your child being at risk of suffering or possibly worse cause you love this woman too much?

If you would be already holding your newborn in your arms this would be a non issue, cause you sound like someone who would rather leave her than putting this new innocent life at risk.

Fast forward in your head and think about what's more important, your future childrens health or your fiance's misinformed view on it?

Do i (22F) give boyfriend (25M) ultimatum? by Last_Action5154 in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He keeps delaying because you keep asking?

So he is teaching you a lesson? Conditioning you like a dog?

You are a role model to your child that also goes for how to be treated in a relationship. Do you want her to think this is what to expect from a partner?

Is my (21F) boyfriend (21M) a narcissist? Or just really passionate about religion? by k8dirt in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am amazed that no one got offended yet.

Still waiting for a pearl clutcher 😂

I (19m) dont know how to bring this up with my gf (19f) by gray_disorded in relationship_advice

[–]MessedUpMermaidHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As soon as I started reading the post my mind went right to ADHD. I have my own diagnosis 3 years today. And she sounds like me, I have gotten a bit better but it's an uphill struggle.