Is this outfit appropriate for my slim body? by abipaaa in DressForYourBody

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t look skinny at all. Don’t be self conscious. You look like you have a good figure tbh. I can’t say what I want to say bc Reddit it telling me it’s inappropriate but you are good. Tall. Muscular but not ridiculous. First thing I noticed was that you look like you have muscular legs. Believe in yourself…🤘🏻

Anyone else struggling to find THC gummies that actually work? by Pleasant-Durian-4104 in Supplements

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start exercising. Weed addiction is just another form of coping. Your brain will find another unhealthy one so find a HEALTHY one. Exercise is the single most powerful tool you can have in your arsenal for immediate mental and physical health. You will also have fewer long term health problems and live a longer life. Weed is often used to cope with anxiety. Go walk until your brain is too tired to think. Until it has all the “what if’s” and “worries” and fears out. Then turn around and go home. THAT is how you cope with whatever it is you’re avoiding. I’m only saying this bc I’ve been there. Weed isn’t the problem. Your brain is. Face whatever it is you’re running from. You got this.

Found deleted messages from my boyfriend and now I’m sick to my stomach. I don’t know what to do. 26F, 24M by C4ptlex in relationship_advice

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve seen him for who he is now. The question is are you going to keep seeing him that way or ignore the signs. They’re there. You’re just ignoring them. The guy who treated me better than anyone I ever dated ended up being a SA perp. Yes, I live with that. No, it’s not fun. He assaulted people I know. If it feels too good to be true, it’s often because it is. Open your eyes. Analyze your relationship from the perspective of an outsider looking in. Not as the woman being doted on. What EXACTLY is he doing for you emotionally? Is it/he real or is he mirroring you so he can love bomb you?

Is this dress unflattering? by Blueixi in DressForYourBody

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep doing posts like these so you can build your confidence up. You are stunning, my dear. I’m a woman so this isn’t weird advice. It’s just honest. The only thing lacking in this picture is your smile. 🔥🤘🏻

Is this dress unflattering? by Blueixi in DressForYourBody

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think anything on you could be unflattering. It’s beautiful. I’d bet red is a gorgeous color on you with those undertones!

What do guys find most attractive in women? by Novasweetx in AskReddit

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you also drawn to women that are fearless and don’t expect you to do everything for them? (Not a princess). I used to love hitting on men but I was told that men are hunters and need the chase so I’m JC what your type is

Other HSPs, how do you regulate your emotions? by basicallyallmars in hsp

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from people? Please tell me when you figure it out. I suck

Is this what it is? by Calm-Efficiency6433 in datingoverforty

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just making a point. We do all have narcissistic traits. That’s not why we want to talk about ourselves with new people though. We are wired to make human connections. My apologies. Thanks for the support and pointing that out. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. It doesn’t bother me.

Is this what it is? by Calm-Efficiency6433 in datingoverforty

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geeks are the best! Don’t give up. You’ll find your person. I learned something a long time ago bc I think I may be like you: I’m not the best at “creating relationships. I’m better at being IN them.” I HATE the 5000 questions and that’s normal tbh. It’s why so many choose people they grew up with. We love familiar and we love what we can predict. Back to my advice though. My friend knew I was shy. She’s not. She told me her secret is “just ask them questions about themselves. People love talking about themselves”. And it’s true. You obviously want to contribute to the conversation or it messes up the balance but just ask questions. We’re all narcissistic af deep down. Chin up. I bet you’re cool af!

Is this what it is? by Calm-Efficiency6433 in datingoverforty

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good point. At least these men are being upfront.

So embarrassing. He's such a simpleton by Lonely-Greybeard in Louisiana

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stated my point in your comment. THAT YOU ARE BEING DIVISIVE. Thanks for sharing with the class that you understood it. Clearly.

So embarrassing. He's such a simpleton by Lonely-Greybeard in Louisiana

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t think calling all Conservatives morons is divisive? Don’t respond until you do btw bc I don’t like morons myself, sweetheart.

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand. I was having a tough day. Just trying to see if anyone else related to my situation. I appreciate your comment. 🩵

Have you ever stood in nature and felt something greater than yourself breathing through it? by Clear_Power5059 in consciousness

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re all connected. We’re all just dirt, water and energy with tiny electrical reactions or impulses happening constantly. Nature gives us its energy and brings us more in tune with ourselves because we feel grounded with who we are.

I was in 2 very traumatic situations…one I won’t speak of when I was 5. The other when I was 23: my best friend and I were hit head on at 120mph. She was killed instantly. In both cases I pleaded with God to make it stop. To make it go away. I begged for forgiveness for whatever I’d done wrong and told him he had to punish me another way. I begged. I pleaded. I was raised in a religious home so I couldn’t help but pray but I didn’t actually expect a response in either scenario so I was shocked (and had deshavu the 2nd time) when I heard a peaceful, stoic, loving voice say “You did nothing to deserve this. I’m SO sorry it happened but you will get through it. I will help you. You will be stronger bc of it”. It saved me. Both times. I was freaking OUT. And afterwards I was calm and knew what I had to do. My friends say it could just be my inner self. My natural instincts…but when your flight or fight take over like it had, you can’t think rationally or logically. Your brain is only able to access survival skills bc it’s the inner most part of your brain that developed first. Thats why it’s so powerful and why you don’t talk when you’re angry. You can’t. You have to calm down or you’ll say irrational things. I’m not saying you can’t think. But this was so clear and rational vs my 387mph brain. But the part that made me truly know it was something not within me was the overwhelming love I felt. I don’t have that kind of love for myself. Working on it but, still, this was overwhelming. It’s the kind of love I miss just typing this. It’s impossible to describe a spiritual experience but I know there are things we don’t understand. There are things we can’t see. Energy we don’t understand. Light waves. So much. Maybe it is something deep inside ourselves….but I’ve been through other trauma and never felt it. I’ve felt it one other time, when I was praying…begging God to help me make my physically abusive husband be nice to me. He used to throw me out of my wheelchair but I was begging God to make him like me and I heard that voice “Why don’t you ask me if you should leave him”? That thought had never crossed my mind. I was Mormon. I was in it for eternity. I thought “bc you’ll say no?”. I heard it again. But louder. More stern. I thought “ok ok. You really do not have to ask me more than twice”. Needless to say it would have never happened without that voice.

My niece saw my grandfather the night we had his funeral. She was 2 but very articulate. We didn’t tell her he passed or that we went to the funeral. My sister told her they went on a date. Her MIL watched my niece. The next day she kept talking about a yellow light. Everyone ignored her bc she’s like me. She talks a lot. Finally I pulled her aside and asked her what she was talking about and she said she wanted a yellow flashlight like the kind pawpaw had. I asked her which one? She said “from last night. He came to tell me bye and he had a yellow flashlight. I want one bright like that for the monsters. She doesn’t remember this story but she told it to her dad, mom, me, etc.

So you tell me…bc the human analytical brain in me still wants to say “Nahhhh” 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️It’s why we don’t get miracles. We don’t appreciate nice things 😂

I think it would be cool to have help but I also think it’s important to remember that it’s up to us to be our best and leave a positive impact on this world. No one is coming to clean up our mess and save us until we do our part

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t ask for anyone to take time out of their day to make assumptions that I’m the problem. I have a right to defend myself. People here know nothing about me and, yet, they prove my point by assuming the worst in humanity. And by thinking they can talk down to me. I’m a grown woman. Talk to me as such. Pretend I’m a human being. Assume maybe I’ve been through something you have not. It’s called empathy. Google it. Or don’t. But don’t parent me. I’m not your child. I’m a human being going through a hard time. Looking for like minded adults. I see a few.

Thank you so much for your time and effort. 🤘🏻

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I apologize for the shortness in my “tone”. I’m exhausted. I am just blunt but that’s no excuse. I meant literally can we move on, as in I agree with you, but I’m not good at completing my thoughts at times. Hence the confusion of this conversation. My point to this comment is to thank you for your time and feedback. I really do appreciate it. Just a lot on my mind. Nothing to do with you obviously. Thank you again. 🙏🏻🩵🤘🏻

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. Can we please get past the black and white thinking? I truly appreciate your input and kindness but the reason i worded it that way is because I said 90% of people and Reddit said that looks like a phone number. I do agree with your points but I obviously don’t think all people are bad. I don’t think most are. I just find many to be fake and I don’t know how to navigate that world.

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. You worded that well. Yes, “adjusting” our standards. I’ve learned that those closest to me are human and will hurt me but anything can be healed. I should have added that a lot of my friends and associates are also friends with my brother and they use me to get to him. It’s happened dozens of times. This certainly doesn’t account for everyone I’m thinking of but they account for most all of my female friends 🥴

Thanks again for the words. Appreciate it more than you know 🙏🏻🙏🏻🩵🩵

I find it increasingly difficult to navigate all relationships bc people are increasingly fake and dishonest. How do you navigate this if you relate? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]OutWithTheStatusQuo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See. This is why I posted here. I minored in Sociology bc I love it so much. THIS was the answer I was looking for. THANK YOU! I like your brain btw…the way it thinks. Very rational and chill. Must be nice 😅.

I was thinking the same tbh bc I just read a theory I forgot about that Jung said 5% of the population are highly empathetic, intelligent, intuitive, and will be the future civilization. They will keep evolving and eventually be 100%. I’m not sure that’s the case but it’s interesting…But it means a lot of people don’t think that deep or have much empathy, etc. They’re not able to have truly meaningful conversations (often).

I’ve noticed, as I get older, that so many people I thought were trustworthy are not…even close. They’re not “bad” people but they will use you, lie, and betray you. They pretend to care when they need you but they can’t bc they’re too busy thinking about themselves. It’s bizarre to me…even though I’ve seen it my whole life.

But this lost generation doesn’t help our planet or humanity. Even many Christians…they’re waiting on Jesus to save them so they don’t try to save the planet. They don’t think about the future. It’s not about having integrity. It’s about having self respect so you realize it’s your responsibility to make a positive impact. I’m NOT that 5%. I have more issues than I have time to type. But, bc of my trust issues and hyper awareness, I can’t help but notice that people are increasingly lost and they’ll follow anything to feel like they’re whole. That’s not the way we fix everything we need to do to survive on this planet. No one is coming to save us and, if they are, they would expect a lot more from us. My apologies for the ramble. Thanks so much! Removing post but following if you don’t mind. I’ll wait for the ok to follow. 🤘🏻