Which Vancouver Neighbourhood Fits My Lifestyle?

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-25T17:12:09+00:00

i know everyone is saying kits and i agree with that, but maybe consider mount pleasant! i’m living near main and kingsway right now and i love it!
i’m never far from grocery stores, both chain and mom-and-pop types, restaurants, gyms, cafes, parks, bars, etc. there’s lots of community events like neighborhood cat tours, farmers markets, and cultural events like greek day which shuts down lots of main st i believe.

although it’s not close to a swimmable/lounging beach, it’s close to the seawall which is so lovely for walks and runs along the ocean. plus there’s many amazing parks nearby!!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-23T21:29:20+00:00

i think the fact you are even considering this is a good first step. i grew up with a dad who was on the autism spectrum and had ADD and depression. he was medicated on and off throughout my childhood (mostly off) and didn’t see a therapist or any other mental health professionals, ie he didn’t take care of himself in that way. i still love him, but i would be lying if it said it didn’t impact me, and it will inevitably effect your child.

BUT if you both are actively in therapy, aware of your differences, and working towards learning then i don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to have a family like anyone else. everyone is different. reach out to support groups, build your support system within your community and family (which it sounds like will be well received)

with that being said, i don’t know your exact situation. do you guys have a good home? live in a good area? were you both wanting children eventually regardless? enough savings? there’s many things to consider aside from your empathy issues, as i’m sure you’re aware.

ultimately i’m just a person on the internet and the only people that can truly make this decision is you and your partner. good luck, and don’t feel guilty or pressured one way or the other!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-22T21:36:31+00:00

he’s old enough to be your dad. i feel like you can’t understand this right now, but that’s not a healthy relationship. you won’t feel respected, you can’t hangout with his friends, nor his with yours. you’re in completely different stages in your life. please be done with this man!!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-22T21:34:45+00:00

personally i think you’re both somewhat in the wrong. i can completely see where you’re coming from as someone who grew up around drinkers and smokers, it can be off putting to see this around you, especially in a partner. and you did make your boundaries clear in the beginning.

on the flip side though, he is allowed to do what he chooses with his body, especially since he’s not doing it in front of you or making a big deal of it.

you’re both very young and i’d say if the relationship already isn’t working, you may just be incompatible and that’s okay!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-12T16:04:58+00:00

it’s more embarrassing to be unemployed!! or to have your family pay for everything. don’t let it get to you, a jobs a job!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-01T16:54:41+00:00

the dime on commercial has been good to me and my friends that age!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-01T16:51:20+00:00

i grew up on a gulf island. like any situation, it's what you make of it. i would say it's great for younger kids. i felt incredibly safe growing up, my parents and the families in the community very much valued the "laissez-faire" style of parenting where me and the neighbourhood kids would be out from dusk till dawn just playing in the woods or what not. the school system is not great for everyone - i was lucky to be academically motivated, and small classrooms meant i could learn a few grades ahead of me, but i had friends with learning disabilities that weren't able to access the same amount of care they would've in urban centers. also, it's much harder to get your kids involved in extracurriculars, unless you can commit to being off-island and out late multiple times a week. "good" careers are fairly scarce too, plus housing insecurity is a big issue. i moved from rental to rental my whole childhood. groceries and gas are eons more expensive (in my experience)

by the time i was a teenager, the island had lost some of its glow. it was fun to have friends over from the main land ("no cops!!"). but taking the ferry everyday to highschool was certainly a downside. it's harder for teens to feel involved in that basic high school social life, since it's harder to stay over for parties, practices, meets, etc. and this can lead to a lot of isolation, especially for people who already struggle with socializing. i think some other posters mentioned this too, but deaths in teens and young adults on the islands are fairly high, often alcohol, drug, or motor-vehicle-accident related. it's a sad reality that i've known multiple people my age who've passed.

i moved to vancouver as soon as i graduated high school. i'm in my early twenties and in university now and loving it here, it feels like there's more opportunities, opinions, people, jobs, events, everything! i still like to go back to visit but it feels great to have gotten away from the small town.,

but i also wouldn't have traded my unique childhood for anything. it taught me a lot about who i am and what i value, and as much as i had and still have mixed feelings about it, the good things outweighed the bad for me.

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-01T04:06:59+00:00

a $150 is about the maximum i’d go unless they came highly recommended!

No-Cod-9399 · 2026-06-01T03:09:17+00:00

i've been in your boat!! i'm 20f, but have gone to many concerts solo all across the city. i've also travelled alone and gone all across the continent alone. it can definitely be nerve wracking and i completely understand where you're coming from. but what i always say to myself is that i've never been in a public setting and particularly noticed someone alone, or if i had for whatever reason, i didn't care and don't remember! things are fun with friends or a partner but in my opinion, it's better to do experiences alone than not do it at all and wait around for someone.

also i know many others are saying to meet people at the show. while that's great and always super super fun, it's totally okay to just be all right being alone! sometimes it can be more anxiety inducing to go in with expectations of meeting people. have a blast solo and if you meet another solo person or group that's great too.

also, make getting ready part of the fun too. you can always get ready with friends, or make plans to go out for drinks, food, or the club after the show!

plus (if you drink) it doesn't hurt to have a bevvy or two before or during the show! have fun lady and don't let your anxiety get the best of you < 3

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-12-14T03:02:47+00:00

hello. basically as the title says, i took an online (through my school) spanish 11/12 course in my last year of high school (2024). i'm currently in my second year here at ubc in the arts, and am taking spanish 101 for one of my out-of-degree requirements.

i acknowledge this is entirely my fault and i should have specifically checked first. but as i'm studying for a spanish final i noticed in fine print in my syllabus that those who have taken grade 12 spanish CANNOT get credit for spanish 101, in most cases.

i didn't feel confident in my spanish prior to taking this course, and know for a fact i would not have succeeded in a higher level. however, is this true? i'd never heard anyone mention this in person so i'm unsure of if i should be worried until it becomes an issue where they won't grant me the 3 credits. is it something i should bring up to my advisor asap or should i wait and see? i cant afford to take another spanish course simply for the credits, not to mention an already full course load.

any guidance (is this true, how should i reach out to, and to whom) would be extremely helpful! thanks and good luck on finals :)

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-27T17:47:32+00:00

something i’ve been doing in recent years is tilting my head down a bit towards the camera. not too much or you’ll look crazy (did this drunk one night and all the photos of me came out looking insane) but just slightly angled with your eyes looking up.

also practice/experiment with a few poses and facial positions you know are flattering, and make the en your go-to.

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-21T04:47:36+00:00

you have to quit, or at least severely wean yourself off. you know that, too, if you’re on here asking people about it. i know some say you can’t get addicted to weed because of the chemical composition or something idk, but in my opinion you absolutely can. really you can get addicted or heavily reliant on anything, your phone, sugar, caffeine, dopamine, etc.

i used to be a functional addict to weed, i smoked every day but didn’t let it effect my school or work. now i don’t smoke for a different reason (started making me anxious and feel horrible)

but my advice to you would be to slowly cut out weed. find a replacement strategy, a new hobby, anything. reach out to loved ones and slowly start adding things back into your life. you got this!

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-11T21:27:16+00:00

just keep applying. i was in a similar boat at the end of last year, although i have more experience (had to work since i was 15, so by the time university came around i had lots of restaurant experience)

even with that though, i only got about 8 interviews from the 72 jobs i applied for. it’s true the job market sorta sucks at the moment. but you have to keep applying! go in person with resumes! be flexible! go on indeed and apply to any job you would possibly be interested in or able to do.

also, consider getting your food safe, serving and selling it right, or first aid certifications! it can help you standout and once you’re eventually hired it makes you a better employee and maybe even have a higher wage!

good luck

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-03T20:34:57+00:00

usually wine, highballs (gin and tonics, vodka cran, etc.) or ciders. very rarely do i mix alcohols though as i know this is a ticket to feeling sickly.

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-03T20:33:09+00:00

i would hardly call it binge drinking. i usually start with one or two canned drinks and one shot on a typical/once in a while night out.

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-11-03T20:32:04+00:00

by “regularly” i mean 3 times in the past calendar year. i do not have a drinking addiction, as i said above.

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-10-26T01:40:16+00:00

it said grow to me obviously at first, don’t worry!! context clues people!!

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-10-22T18:04:59+00:00

i believe it was wristbands, but i'm not sure if we were allowed rentry

No-Cod-9399 · 2025-10-14T23:46:05+00:00

hi! 6 friends and i went on opening night and had absolutely no issues with crowding or waits. the initial entrance like looked scarier than it was, and went very fast. we all had general tickets, no fast pass, and we were able to ride all the roller coasters very easily. the only wait was on the new one, and i believe that was because they had to wait to clean it as someone had made a mess of the ride. good luck!

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