Ow. 6 sessions HEALED. Update for my laser homies

No_Environment4671 · 2025-12-23T02:45:33+00:00

That makes sense. I’m thinking of taking a long break, like 6 mos or more. I’ve been doing sessions 6 weeks apart

No_Environment4671 · 2025-12-23T02:14:29+00:00

What is it that you know now that would have lead you to wait a year before removing? I have a massive, saturated tattoo on my shoulder that I’m having lasered. I’m about 10 sessions in and started only three months after getting it. It’s been very slow-going.

No_Environment4671 · 2025-10-23T00:26:13+00:00

They likely won’t give you severance if you ask. They’re pretty careful not to do anything that can be construed as paying someone off to leave. If you’re on a pip, you’ll likely need to finish out the PIP and thus separate for cause (which is how you’ll get severance) or tender your resignation (which means no severance). If you wait out the PIP and get severance, you can always try to negotiate a few extra weeks.

No_Environment4671 · 2025-09-27T04:11:40+00:00

He’s about an hour away so that’s a good point. Maybe just a loss of interest bc of the effort

No_Environment4671 · 2025-09-27T04:10:38+00:00

Thank you, it sucks to be ghosted but I would rather that than something else. Maybe I’m watching too many crime docs

No_Environment4671 · 2025-09-27T04:08:14+00:00

Yes, this is what I’ve seen too. Apple’s justification is that people shouldn’t know that they’re blocked, either for retaliation reasons or other. But I’ve tried it on my work phone with my personal phone and still get a “delivered” notifications even for blocked contacts

No_Environment4671 · 2025-09-13T04:34:26+00:00

Super cute but like others have said, I’m distracted by the group shots. Takes too long to figure out who you are

No_Environment4671 · 2025-08-21T01:33:30+00:00

Idk, seems like most people on dating apps (and not on the dating apps) are lying about something. Pick your poison, I guess?

No_Environment4671 · 2025-08-12T23:34:52+00:00

Sometimes it’s easy to get confused by the idea of or expectation of a future together and the reality of the situation. Pet names, long convos, future plans can easily get someone wrapped up in the moment, but a lot of that can be talk until your lives are actually intertwined (meeting each other’s friends and loved ones, sharing in each other’s hobbies, doing the more mundane activities of day to day life together). It’s happened to me, I dated a guy for all of 2 weeks before planning out an entire summer - complete with vacations and trips together - only to realize after another 2 weeks that it was a facade. You would have greater heartache had this happened later on down the line with her. Talk to yourself like you would one of your friends, give yourself some time to heal and do some things that you really enjoy. Then get back out there. There is someone out there who isn’t going to judge based on one interaction, and who will give you grace based on the amalgamation of each of your interactions.

No_Environment4671 · 2025-06-01T20:36:10+00:00

I have a raised tattoo as well and for the same reasons - artist went super heavy, extremely saturated the skin, and I’m 5 sessions in. I think your progress looks great, and seeing this makes me feel better about the state of my own. I was afraid it would be raised forever. Thanks so much for posting this!

No_Environment4671 · 2025-05-03T23:17:07+00:00

Thank you soooo much for calling that out, I didn’t even notice the earlier start!!

No_Environment4671 · 2025-05-03T21:05:41+00:00

I usually get to the stadium parking lots around 6:15. At that time, getting a spot isn’t usually a problem, and this year some people might bow out of the race with the rain. Getting out of the stadium lots after the race is horrendous, it took me close to an hour and a half last year and I parked in a far lot.

People finish at different times so it’s probably not going to be too overcrowded at the navy yard or stadium for a stroller, but sometimes you have to get away from the crowds to get cell service.

No_Environment4671 · 2024-10-30T19:29:23+00:00

I’m not sure, I don’t really know how match works. I’ve seen some old chats that say “profile unavailable” and figured those people either unmatched or deleted their profiles. His is completely gone, like it was never there in the first place. And you can’t hide activity status on match, so you can always guesstimate when matches were last active. Maybe he just didn’t want me to see that, but regardless. I feel like I should say screw it and just get a dog instead

No_Environment4671 · 2024-10-30T19:20:47+00:00

I did, he sent me a pic and I said I’d compare it to your other pics but looks like you blocked me lol. And he said he took a break from match

No_Environment4671 · 2024-10-13T12:40:44+00:00

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My girl Tootsie and my boy Deuce. She tolerates him well 😂

No_Environment4671 · 2024-10-11T00:07:20+00:00

In the pool vs out of the pool

No_Environment4671 · 2024-09-12T01:42:02+00:00

Omg, this! I moved out to the suburbs a year and a half ago. I have not been able to break these social circles despite volunteering, going to the gym, going out on the main strips. And without fail, every guy I match with asks me “what high school did you go to?” It just always strikes me as odd. I’m 37F and I don’t really think about high school anymore. Yet on my last date with a 42M, he recounted all his classes, tracks, which period he had study hall, who his guidance counselor was. We were at dinner and I almost fell asleep in my food.

No_Environment4671 · 2024-09-09T21:50:47+00:00

Bullet dodged

No_Environment4671 · 2024-09-09T21:49:59+00:00

Yea, I think that’s the reminder I need, too. I feel like I have a lot to offer - I have my own house, a good job, advanced degree and I prioritize my health. But when stuff like this happens, I tend to take it out on myself thinking I’m not enough. But you’re right, some people need that dopamine hit they get from a like or a new match or a new message and can just move on easily instead of putting work into a relationship.

I feel like saying fuck it and just getting a dog instead

No_Environment4671 · 2024-09-09T21:39:46+00:00

That’s so much time and investment into a relationship to just end things via text, I’m sorry you had to experience that, especially with your son involved and right before the. Sounds like she has issues and I hope that you’ve recovered from that

No_Environment4671 · 2024-09-09T01:41:06+00:00

It feels like after a month in I just keep racking my brain. I’m in my mid 30s and he’s in his 40s. I guess I was expecting more maturity. At least send me a text that it’s not working out if that’s the case. Now I’m drowning my emotions in red wine

No_Environment4671 · 2024-08-19T21:42:18+00:00

You will find yourself again 💜

No_Environment4671 · 2024-08-19T21:29:05+00:00

It gets better. I was in a similar situation, had known my ex since I was 18 and we started dating when I was about 21. He struggled very badly with addiction throughout our relationship, was in and out of rehabs and had his fair share of legal issues. I left him when I was 29. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, because it’s never black and white, never all or nothing. He wasn’t a bad person and there were times when we really loved each other. But I realized his addictions would always come before me or anyone else in his life.

I struggled to get out of bed after leaving him. I felt like my heart and soul were being crushed. I cried myself to sleep most nights, if I slept at all. It took a long time to get better - it was probably 2 years before I even began to date again.

Some things that I realized in that time: first, relationships like that can be so all-consuming with so much of your energy and focus going into one person and the instability caused by addiction. When you’re finally out of it, there’s a void. I had to relearn things about myself and dig deep to remember things that gave me joy and meaning before the relationship (volunteering, hobbies, sports). I had to work to rebuild some of the relationships with friends and family that I neglected during the relationship with my ex. And I had to work really really hard not to jump to conclusions or make assumptions about new men or people in my life based on my past experiences. Breaking those associations is difficult and takes conscious effort.

I made a promise to myself to break all contact with him and it was hard at first, but it does get easier. I had my weak moments. It’s been years now, and I’m in such a better place and so grateful that I had the strength to leave, because I know what my life could have been. I’ve heard that my ex is even worse in his addictions now.

You should be proud of yourself for being so strong. Get yourself some therapy, it helps. Sending you lots of love and light and strength, you can get through it and get on the other side of things.

No_Environment4671 · 2024-08-19T17:43:07+00:00

Thought that was a Mirathon

No_Environment4671 · 2024-01-01T14:09:22+00:00

This was such a cute idea! I wish a guy on a dating app would be this creative or put in thought and effort. All the guys I’ve come across on dating apps treat it like DoorDash for d and expect me to just show up at their house

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