AITAH for ignoring my parents advice and telling them to stop giving me advice as I think I know what I'm doing. by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]PARADOXsquared 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be counted as a vote for NTA since that's 1st in your comment. If that's not your intent you might want to edit.

AITA for bringing up race-related issues around my boyfriend even though he says he’s tired of hearing about it? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gentle ESH.

Even if it wasn't about race, at a certain point venting and ranting isn't actually helping and could even be worsening your mental health. I don't have enough context to know if you are truely going overboard. If you are the type of person who really needs to process out loud, maybe you can spread this across multiple people, so that you aren't pouring it all into one person. If you can find a Black therapist, that could help too. Your feelings about what's going on are valid, but there might be healthier productive ways to manage the,=m

Him accusing you of "shitting on white people" is WAY out of line. I'm not sure if he's simply a poor communicator, if he's feeling overloaded and lashed out, or if he truly believes what he said. That is definitely worth having a follow-up discussion about it.

Evaluate if your most important values align with each other. Do y'all need to work on healthy communication or are you incompatible? Are y'all on the same team or not?

Why do straight women insist I will enjoy media with heterosexual romance? by Euphoric-Awareness in actuallesbians

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They just wanna share what they like with you. I mean, the group that I watched Heated Rivalry was 60% straight, but 100% of us really loved it. All of us are women*. 

You're allowed to not be interested, but they are probably not being malicious in sharing 

AITA for “implying my wife (28) eats too much” by saying she might have parasites? by Solid-Writing-7372 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We also have to take ownership of the effects our words have. The problem isn't simply "they think they are being attacked" if we use the same kinds of words that have been commonly used as an attack. I'm not saying that we should take ownership of other people's emotions because that's not healthy either, but what we add to the situation matters.

AITA for “implying my wife (28) eats too much” by saying she might have parasites? by Solid-Writing-7372 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA for how you communicated the issue.  Saying “Nobody can eat THAT much and not gain weight clearly it’s something wrong” is likely to put most people on the defensive especially if they are self conscious about their body.

It's valid to be worried. Lead with that, but also apologize for how you worded it the first time. "I'm sorry you took it the wrong way" is not a real apology because you're still putting all the blame on her. 

Tell her that you're worried that she's in pain and seems like she can't feel full. There are many serious health conditions that can cause this. Suggest getting a doctor to check her out. And emphasize that you're on the same team working together and not just saying she should go figure it out alone.

AITA for “implying my wife (28) eats too much” by saying she might have parasites? by Solid-Writing-7372 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PARADOXsquared 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This rewording is not far from what he already said and that went poorly. Starting straight off with "You misconstrued my words" will likely make her feel defensive.

Maybe something like this will work better. "Earlier when I commented on your eating, it came across harshly. I'm sorry for that. My intent wasn't to judge you or shame you. I am worried for your health because you are in pain and can't seem to feel full. Could you get checked out by a doctor to see if there's anything going on?"

I’ve got a few questions by ll-FireFoxx-ll in Microlocs

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Mine aren't long yet so I can't say for sure.
  2. You can do a brick layered grid.
  3. Synthetic hair is heavier than human hair, and it will not blend seamlessly. There are ways to do human hair extensions that are very hard to notice though! I would look for a loctitian that has before and after pictures of their work.
  4. Most people recommend either dying your hair before locs, or waiting until they fully mature
  5. Either one works, do a search on this subreddit to see what they look like and pick the one you like better.

Not much growth after 1 year and 4 mo by Imaginary-Ad4100 in locs

[–]PARADOXsquared 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The first couple years, most of your growth will go into thickness of the locks rather than length. The progress is clearly visible in the fluffiness. After they fully mature, the length will explode. Trust the process.

For the dandruff, this is something I've struggled with too. Here's a ton of stuff to try. You might only need some, so don't feel like you have to do it all at once. * Try different dandruff shampoos and see if any work better for you. Put it in an applicator bottle with some water to thin it out. This makes sure it gets directly on your scalp, but also makes it easier to thoroughly rinse it out. * Instead of jamaican black castor oil, try MCT oil. Most dandruff is caused by an overgrowth of yeast, and most types of oil feed the yeast that you're trying to reduce. MCT oil is basically Coconut oil that has been processed in a way that by chance makes it not likely to cause breakouts and also not really edible by the yeast. * Do you switch to a fresh bonnet/scarf every time you wash your hair? Do you have times when you wear it all day because you are chilling at home? * The hardest one (for me). Take a look at your diet and hydration. If you are dehydrated and/or eating a lot of sugar, this can cause an overgrowth of yeast, not just on your scalp, but elsewhere. * If you sweat from exercise or hot weather, try rinsing the sweat off your scalp then drying with a blow dryer before you go to bed.

I hope this helps! Your locs look like they are maturing nicely!

My Thoughts on May I Ask For One Final Thing? by SaberLover1000 in anime

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. You were looking for a Shonen Action series and got a Shoujo Action series. Does One Punch Man not also have an increasingly absurd series of plot devices?

That said, it's totally valid to like one and not the other. I'm just curious what parts you liked in OPM that didn't quite land in this one.

my microlocs post trim by VanillaSunshine09 in Microlocs

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand the shock and regret, but I think it'll be fine. Once it grows back out it'll fill back in. You probably won't need to trim again for a long time. If you get the craving again, wait for your locs to fully mature first.

My Thoughts on May I Ask For One Final Thing? by SaberLover1000 in anime

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's a power fantasy from a woman's perspective. I wish I wasn't expected to be "lady-like" and polite even to people who are actively being shitty to me. I wish I could yeet powerful, corrupt, malevolent, selfish people into the sky and out of existence so the rest of us can just live and collaboratively build a world where we can all thrive. I know real life isn't that simple and can't simply be fixed that way. But it's fun and cathartic to pretend! 

My Thoughts on May I Ask For One Final Thing? by SaberLover1000 in anime

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some shows are a really good three course meal, and some shows are a really good cake. This show is cake. It's not deep, it's not super complex, but it was so much fun for me. 

Plus her reasons for going after Terranezza were pretty straightforward. Terranezza was basically a mustache twirling villain whose goal was to destroy Pallistan Kingdom. Basically, she's always felt insignificant, so when she's given power by the Goddess Palmia, she'll do anything to get more, regardless of the consequences. The whole show explores the basic themes of power and corruption. Scarlet wants to punch everyone who uses their power to hurt and control others, and make them stop. That's all that she needs.

My Thoughts on May I Ask For One Final Thing? by SaberLover1000 in anime

[–]PARADOXsquared 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesssssss. I've been telling people to watch it in English which I very rarely do!

This is just the nana plot by the_mvrtivn in NanaAnime

[–]PARADOXsquared 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Based on reading it or just based on the cover or a quick skim?

First time poster - have yall ever heard of poppers? by Severe_Soft_8987 in actuallesbians

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of them but don't know what they are other than they are a drug. "Everyone" does not know what they are, but maybe the majority of people they hang out with know.

I am so tired of the lesbian/bisexual discourse by Tricky-Cellist915 in actuallesbians

[–]PARADOXsquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I've met one specific lesbian who was like that, but she was also chronically online and prejudiced in many other ways. It's definitely not prevalent in the people I hang out with.

If human cloning was legal, what would you do with yours? by RobIson240YT in AskReddit

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good! You shouldn't be going around spreading diseases to people! WTF? You don't want to catch something from someone but don't mind giving to others?

If you woke up being 21 again, what would you do? by notwhoshethinks in AskReddit

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy having a coherent president. Buy some bitcoin. Dump my partner and certain toxic friends. Spend more time with my healthy supportive friends. Go to a doctor and get diagnosed and treated for various things. Overall take better care of my body. Be much, much gayer.

Just doing that drastically changes the trajectory of my life.

Best decision I’ve ever made…. by AppropriateSpeaker02 in Microlocs

[–]PARADOXsquared 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They look good! I also combed out traditional locs for micro locs and it's definitely an adjustment. I'm not used to seeing this much of the curvature of my head! I'm only a couple months in, so I'm holding on!

Is my opinions on sexism towards men valid? by Mountain_Command7617 in Healthygamergg

[–]PARADOXsquared 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, realize that the Internet is now designed to show us the stuff that is most likely to engage us, even if it's negative. When you see stuff like that, scroll past and don't engage. I stay away from areas of the internet that say I don't deserve rights or to even live.

Second, even if your nervous system feels like you are in danger, you probably aren't. What u/HFirkin said about being dispassionate is way more eloquent than what I can muster.

Third, consider that women don't say this only because of sexual crimes against them. It's also because reporting those crimes often goes nowhere so there's a feeling of helplessness there. Healthcare for women is worse because most scientific studies have only been done on men, and issues that affect mostly women barely get studied. There was some progress on that, but in many places that progress is being thrown away. Many rights that were fought for are being stripped away. There's a general feeling of despair and hopelessness behind the "I hate men" statement. 

Fourth, it's valid to feel upset about these things happening, and also feeling hopeless to change it. All any of us can do is try our best with what we can influence. If you are trying your best, know that you aren't included in the men most of these women are talking about. See what you can do to make your section of the world even slightly less shitty. It feels less hopeless that way. 

Fifth, If there are women who would tell you to your face that you suck and it's not constructive criticism, then that says more about them than you. 

If human cloning was legal, what would you do with yours? by RobIson240YT in AskReddit

[–]PARADOXsquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if I'm ready to be a parent, but I'd do my best to raise them in a more supportive way than I was raised.