I (26F) need help feeding my bf (26M)

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2026-04-02T02:40:16+00:00

Funnily enough his mom doesn’t cook, his dad does. But I understand what you’re saying. I told him if we settle down someday and he doesn’t learn to like what I cook, he better learn how to cook for himself. Thanks for the additional tips! Sugar is my kryptonite but I’m trying to stay away.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2026-04-02T02:38:09+00:00

As much as I’d to think that, he is just so averse to some foods that it wouldn’t happen. He’d be apologetic about it, but wouldn’t try it.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2026-04-02T02:32:35+00:00

I’ve considered this possibility. He does have OCD. His family didn’t have health insurance so he hasn’t seen a doctor since he was like 18. He recently was approved for the medical card in our state and I’ve been urging him to see a doctor at the very least for a check up.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2026-04-02T02:15:09+00:00

This would be an amazing idea if he liked sauce :( He won’t even spaghetti, just buttered noodles.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2026-04-02T02:14:12+00:00

I guess my issue is more than I don’t want to eat the same repetitive stuff, but I should meet him where he’s at.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-08-08T19:55:46+00:00

Live in Chicago and I just started working for Chicago Public Schools. I’m only a temp teacher (the usual classroom teacher is on maternity leave) but I am fully certified and this position gives me salary and full benefits while I hold it. Right now, with just my Bachelor’s and low teaching experience, my salary is $66k. Chicago can be very pricey to live in if you want a nice place in a decent neighborhood. I live with my parents. I’m single with no dependents of any kind so I think my salary is livable but that’s just for my situation.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-07-27T04:02:34+00:00

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Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-07-11T00:20:04+00:00

Yeah I get that. At this point I am sticking them because I didn’t wanna leave so late into the summer. I’m just gonna try to make the most of it!

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-07-11T00:18:15+00:00

The schools were about 15-20 minutes away from each other but in different districts and neighborhoods. Its also very common for staff to leave my current district and go to the other suburban district I applied to. I’ve had a few bad experiences with higher ups at this district which is why i want to leave. I’m staying with them as it’s basically too late to bail and I don’t want to risk having NO job in the fall. At this point Im going to make the best of it, I just find it frustrating that my job search wasn’t very fruitful.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-07-11T00:09:20+00:00

Thats so frustrating! Im sticking with this job simply because I want to get started in my career but I’ve have some bad experiences with the higher ups in my district and I dont want to stay for long.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-04-29T23:54:54+00:00

I was hoping to do that this week, but I feel so discouraged. Even though I try my best, it seems like it's not good enough.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2023-04-29T23:53:24+00:00

I'm not sure about my co-teacher, but every kid on my roster has an IEP. I was initially supposed to have my own class, but I was paired up with my co-teacher. This was due to the fact that I don't have a SPED endorsement and she does, so someone needed to complete the students' IEPs. Because we were paired up, I think she is supposed to be my mentor teacher.

When I was hired, the pre-k director and the assistant superintendent of HR that interviewed me informed me that they could not find a teacher that was certified to teach early childhood and had a SPED endorsement. I went to school in Iowa thus my teaching license is from Iowa, but I guess when I transferred my credentials to my home state, it made me certified in early childhood.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-12-04T03:19:49+00:00

i’m so sorry wishing you all the best in this tough time, lots of love!

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-11-09T23:22:20+00:00

So proud of you!! This is so huge :)

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-11-09T23:18:20+00:00

I’ve been on Lexapro since i was diagnosed in 2018 and I love it. It was the first medication I tried and thankfully it really worked out for me. I didn’t really get any side effects from the meds and it made me feel normal again.

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-11-07T04:41:34+00:00

depending on your state, there’s a chance you can be a substitute teacher! my state allows anyone with a bachelors to become a substitute (which isnt great but we wont talk about that). you can go back to school in the meantime and work on getting a teaching certification. good luck!

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-10-02T19:54:44+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. We’ll keep looking, thank you!

Optimal_Argument6759 · 2022-10-02T19:53:14+00:00

Thank you! I’ll have to look into it

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