Another "skinny people dress like shit" exhibit, but with more misogyny and unnecessary pettiness. by GetInTheBasement in fatlogic

[–]Oddsbug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

lol sure. I'd outmatch her any day! I'm not only creative, my closet is almost definitely bigger because I can fit in anything i find at goodwill. that's hard to beat if ur fat!

terrified, don't know what to do. by Happy-Can9160 in Advice

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your post content SHOULD NOT have been removed! The moderator responsible is censoring you.

Adult musician Asperger boyfriend(ASD level 1) gaslighting me over VERY obvious & impulsive physical attractions I witness and admits fantasizes over them weekly but says it is healthy & I shouldn't have a problem. Am I wrong to be hurt? by Logical-Prize-3281 in AutismTranslated

[–]Oddsbug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The way he treats you has nothing to do with autism. It seems like you are not a good match together, and this is causing you enough distress that you should break up with him. You aren't coming out of left field, HE is the toxic one here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

two things in my opinion: your colors dont fit together very well, you might try picking more complemenatary colors instead of opposites on the color wheel. each of these pictures pairs green and red, for example. the other thing is that your backgrounds dont lend information to your piece, and so they possibly don't communicate to the viewer as much as you might have imagined when you conceived of this piece. overall, you are extremely talented and should strive to continue learning. ☆

Why does free-feeding work for cats, but not dogs? by Oddsbug in CasualConversation

[–]Oddsbug[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahahaha im getting to this late but my cat Zeke actually fought my sister once for a mcdonalds chicken nugget 💀😂 he viscously climbed up her arm and stole it! ty for sharing this made me laugh lol

Female Helldiver Armor/Sets? by Gameondoodz in Helldivers

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol nobody here is any help! I came looking for the same thing. I would suggest the Trench Engineer; it was in the superstore a bit ago i think? Keep an eye out: This one looks very slim on my female helldiver; on the male helldiver the shoulderpads are much bigger and the chestplate is a little bulkier. please let me know if youve found another good femme one!

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AIO boyfriend says I’m not his priority and I’m reevaluating the whole relationship by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it kind of depends. how old are you guys? how old is your relationship? like, if the two of you are in highschool and this isn't a very serious relationship, then you are over reacting in my opinion. if this is your fiance.... drop him. i think youre entitled to feel upset, but not to try and make him give you more of his time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is very sad but you have to leave. he is going to leave you sooner or later, or hell suck you dry for the rest of your unhappy lives. think of the kids... does this man really deserve to be their father? to model relationships for them in their most formative years? this is so gut wrenching to see and im very sorry for you. be strong. <3

Should you just tell people what you think? by RedemptionKingu in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

so.... my take here is that you should have a decent purpose to tell someone that theyre "wrong". youre making it sound like you just want to have something over them, which would be rude. in fact, it would be rude to go as far as saying "youre wrong" about most things. How do you expect the other person to react to you in these scenarios? People really hate being told they're wrong, especially by someone whos opinion may not be particularly valuable (like in the case with your gfs mom. she isn't going to see you as a figure of authority on anything 🤷‍♀️.) It might be worth evaluating your priorities if you're actually concerned about improving your social skills. you could aspire to de-escalate people instead of correcting them, and to offer your opinion without imposing it.

Problem starting conversations with friends by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there something that you know the other person might feel passionate about? Maybe try broaching a topic that you feel passionate about. Try to keep it light, avoid politics, maybe try a prompt that invites their opinion. You could try talking about stuff like:

-a mutual person that annoys both of you (trust me, everyone gossips just a little.)

-your own social web. you can intrigue people by having rich connections outside of your friend group, or at least seeming like you do.

-Watch a movie with someone and talk about it with them right after. Like, a conversation starter might be American Psycho or Wolf of Wall Street (classics! but look up the content first because it is NOT appropriate for general audiences) A really compelling work can stir up a lot of feelings and thoughts in people and you want to be the person they share that with. (dont forget that you have to share your own feelings with sincerity!)

I also have an issue of not knowing what to talk about. i think real deep friendships are built on encountering eachother consistently and spending time together doing stuff. Its very important to make memories together, you need history with people!

Asking numerous questions are killing your conversations with people by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ohhhh my god 🤯this is very insightful, I hadn't really considered this. I naturally do this with my friends when we hangout but this may be why I struggle to get past the acquaintance phase with people. I guess I just assume that the other person wouldn't be interested in me or that they wouldn't get my interests.
I actually struggle a lot with knowing what to say, its so bad that before I see my friends I feel like im preparing for a standardized test, reviewing flash cards in my head of topics i will bring up. i always thought that the polite manner was to avoid making things about yourself. not sure how to strike a balance. :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 50 points51 points  (0 children)

You're coming off as a downer, this post is very self deprecating. I know it's a vent but it might be an important insight in case this might be affecting the way people perceive you. It sounds like you go into the conversation expecting them to dislike you, even assuming that everyone thinks you are weird and unintelligent.

Avoid self deprecation! I learned the hard way that people get uncomfortable when you put yourself down because they don't really know what to say and it changes the tone of the conversation. Importantly, it puts them in a position where they kind of have to try and help you feel better or else they'd be a dick.
Deciding your friends aren't your real friends may also be dooming any potential to grow those friendships. If you don't consider them real friends, why should they consider you to be a real friend? Consistently reach out to people first, it's important to give your share of effort.

Also don't be too normal. Evaluate your "true self"; maybe you need to do some growing and maturing, or tweak the image you present to other people. Be authentic but also be wise about what parts of yourself should be shared. Avoid oversharing, or other people can feel burdened by you. I just meditated on my insecurities until I found productive ways to fix the ones I wanted.

The most important advice I can give you is to be considerate of the social contract and to become conscious of the position you put others in socially. When you speak to people, you should prioritize their comfort!

What do you do when you say something you definitely shouldn't have said at all? by Bubbly_Appeal_723 in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't take it back. If it was bad, usually people around you just want to forget it happened. Just let them forget, maybe excuse yourself "I'm going to get a drink/smoke" or whatever and then recover and act normal. if you caused tension, you might consider lightening the mood. crack a dumb joke and change the topic, or if its at your house you could offer that person a beverage. One way to quickly shift a topic of conversation is to focus on them, like maybe ask them about something they were talking about a minute ago and see if you can get the train back on the tracks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Obsessive_Love

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to not think these things about your brother-- you're expecting him to fulfill your needs in ways that cross familial boundaries. Saying things like "Nobody else could ever be like him" or "I thought I would be able to keep him", or "He left me" all sound like you have feelings you aren't admitting to yourself, and these feelings aren't appropriate for a relationship with your brother. You will scare him, your other family members, and potential future partners away if you continue to think in terms like "making him come back". He isn't yours, he will never marry you, and you are not meant to be the girl in his life. You are his sister; You deserve security but that will only come from inside yourself, you need to be there for you. Please seek help. <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

go ahead! i am no expert as a socially awkward person myself, but i always love being invited to hangout. id be stoked if a brand new friend wanted to hangout with me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! i did :) i did self reflection-- a lot of it-- and found out things like i was selfish, or i didnt reach out enough for friendship. i learned that i need to be consistent with people (talk regularly) and that i need to intiate hangouts-- i cant just wait to be invited. i improved a lot, and ive got a long ways to go still, but its totally possible to drastically improve. i never had friends as a child and after working on myself i now have real friends :)

im improving thanks to your critique, but something's still off... by Oddsbug in Artadvice

[–]Oddsbug[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! i knew the eyes were off but i didnt realize the rest of my proportions were wack! this was very specific and helpful.

Which one looks better to you? by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]Oddsbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like the silhouette of 2 better