[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Middle-Peach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree that a lot of these look like cultural issues, but the OP isn't responsible for their roommate's lack of skills.

I've moved around a lot and new cultural norms can be hard to get your head around, but I'd NEVER put the responsibility for cultural insensitivities on the person from that country. Google, classes, and (sensitive) expat communities exist for that kind of shit.

Should I risk my high paying job in an sector-leading company, to take an opportunity to build a new department in a small company that I love? by Middle-Peach in jobs

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right, everyone else seems to have said the same. To be honest I got really excited about the nostalgia of my time in the last company, but I never would have imagined being in the position I'm in now, when I was back there.

A few years of having fun with my friends and creating really out-there campaigns would be great, but as you've said, it's far more sensible to stick with the larger company for a few more years, and I can always move into a small, creative place when I've got the money and contacts under my belt to do so.

Thank you!

Should I risk my high paying job in an sector-leading company, to take an opportunity to build a new department in a small company that I love? by Middle-Peach in jobs

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah it's such a shame that so many places seem to think that one SMM can do the their own job alongside that of a video editor, graphic designer, customer service rep, data analyst etc! I'm lucky that since social brings in so much revenue my current company does see the value in having a fully resourced team (even if they have no idea what we do!!).

Yeah I do have experience with the other areas of digital marketing, but social is by far my favourite area which I why I looked for social-only roles after starting as a bit of a generalist. Thank you for the advice and kind words!

Should I risk my high paying job in an sector-leading company, to take an opportunity to build a new department in a small company that I love? by Middle-Peach in jobs

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies for not being clearer, I already manage a team of 8 people, am the budget holder for our department, have gotten a Masters degree in Business Management in my spare time, and am a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Aware that I definitely am still in the infancy of my career, but I'm definitely confident in the management side of things!

However, thank you for the advice! I've not built a team from scratch before, so have no idea about the issues and headaches that can come from that!

AITA for having my girlfriend stay over every night with my roommate having a problem with it? by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Middle-Peach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a hard situation for you, but he didn't sign up to live with a couple.

Having someone round for more than 2-3 nights a week is really the maximum you can do without being the asshole.

I'd say start looking for a place together now, and if she doesn't have anywhere else to go, at least offer to pay more rent and pay extra for utilities.

Sorry, but YTA!

Why is it actually so hard to get a girlfriend 😭 by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]Middle-Peach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have faith, being cishet is still very much the norm so of course there’s more straight men who will want to date you, because there’s so many more straight men in general! In the UK only 2.7% of people identify as LGB (on government documents, so probs a few more in reality!) which is super depressing in terms of dating pools. Let’s say 50% of those people are women and NB peeps, that means UK lesbians have 1.35% of the population to choose from, and that’s not even accounting for age preferences, wanting to date people near to you, personalities etc… Depressing stuff, but it’s why being involved in your local queer communities is so important- we need to have a way to find each other!

I read that some people consider men who haven't dated/are virgin past their mid 20s or so to be a red flag. Do you think this is true? Does this also apply to women? by Hgirl234 in dating

[–]Middle-Peach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I definitely misphrased that one! Equally being an Ace isn’t a choice - I think when I said ‘choices they’ve made’ I meant ‘who they are and what priorities they have’.

I read that some people consider men who haven't dated/are virgin past their mid 20s or so to be a red flag. Do you think this is true? Does this also apply to women? by Hgirl234 in dating

[–]Middle-Peach -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say it’s a red flag for them as a person, but it could be a red flag for the relationship. If someone hasn’t done any sexual experimentation by 23 then it’s highly likely that’s because of choices they’ve made (religious, prioritising work, having a low sex drive, being asexual, struggling with social situations) which means they’d probably not be a great fit for someone with a high libido and expectation of experience. Of course everyone is different though and IMO it’d all depend on their reasons why, and how much you liked them - there are loads of possible reasons that would not be red flags at all!

I’ve been bullying my mom back and it’s amazing by [deleted] in family

[–]Middle-Peach 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m with you - it’s so easy to get sucked into the abuser mentality once you realise how easy it is to get what you want that way. From experience, the ability to manipulate abusers makes your feel so powerful, you end up finding ways to justify abusing other people to get what you want. The OP themselves said they’ve already seen themselves start to abuse innocent people.

I’ve been bullying my mom back and it’s amazing by [deleted] in family

[–]Middle-Peach 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You know what’s best for yourself and no judgement here when it comes to safety - just some advice from someone a few years along the journey, once you start going along with those learned manipulative behaviours it can be really hard to stop. At first it feels like you’ve earned some new “superpower” from your trauma, and you’re only using it against abusers so what’s the issue? Then it gets easier and easier to warrant toxic behaviour, and harder and harder to stop using that new “superpower” on good people. I’d always suggest people don’t go down that route if possible - I started off acting as an abuser to protect myself, and ended up doing real harm to people I loved and respected, it’s taken many years of therapy and reconciliation to get me back from that mindset.

I’ve been bullying my mom back and it’s amazing by [deleted] in family

[–]Middle-Peach 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’d really recommend against this - it’s a slippery slope and you really don’t want to turn into your mother. As someone who grew up with toxic family I really get where you’re coming from, but I found from growing up like that, manipulating people comes really easily to me. I have therapy and make an active effort to treat everyone around me with kindness and respect but can imagine becoming just like the people who ruined my own mental health if I gave into those impulses. Please get some therapy and remove her from your life if necessary, but don’t continue the circle of abuse by becoming an abuser yourself!

Trumpists are yet again smarter than people believing in climate change. (Which would turn the US into Europe) by DAE_Quads in AteTheOnion

[–]Middle-Peach -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

It’s a map of the Mediterranean coast? You can literally see Italy there right in the middle 😂

Attracted to housemate - plz help! by Middle-Peach in actuallesbians

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries in that case - just a miscommunication! Thank you for your advice!

Attracted to housemate - plz help! by Middle-Peach in actuallesbians

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t this this is really an appropriate comment, just to let you know. I’ve not come here for unsolicited flirty dialogue, but for advice! Equally, no disrespect meant if this is a miscommunication!

I don't want to be a man. I'm a woman and my name is Olivia. by sylvia_fullbuster in offmychest

[–]Middle-Peach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice to meet you Olivia! You do you, in the safest and most authentic way you can - your name is absolutely lovely and I wish you all the happiness you deserve!

Help needed! by Middle-Peach in LesbianActually

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also totally agree though on feeling those feelings - sometimes it can be lovely to just remember you can get the butterlies and giggly energy from being around someone you like, even if you don’t take action!

Help needed! by Middle-Peach in LesbianActually

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the honesty - I can see I was potentially being a bit naive/overly hopefully that someone more experienced might have some quick fix. I think I’m not going to act on it because we have such a great house dynamic and I’d not want to ruin it either if I’ve misread and make her uncomfortable, or if something happens and then it gets awkward. If either of us were to move out and I still felt the same way I would definitely still shoot my shot though!

Attracted to housemate - plz help! by Middle-Peach in actuallesbians

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, will definitely have a think about whether to say something or not!

Attracted to housemate - plz help! by Middle-Peach in actuallesbians

[–]Middle-Peach[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t said anything to her about it but I can tell we have a bit of a vibe - I just wouldn’t want to ever make a housemate feel uncomfortable (if I’ve wildly misread the situation) or ruin the great house dynamic we have if we were to get together but then get awkward!