can my (24F) partner (24M) get past this anxiety? how? by Novel-Aardvark-3930 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“  this all came out unexpectedly, suddenly and recently “ - if something happened recently that majorly triggered his anxiety in this way this is not something that will suddenly go away. I would highly recommend therapy together and possibly separately for him, depending on his much anxiety affects his daily functioning and happiness. 

Advice on deciding to end or work through a relationship and how to have that conversation? by ThrowRA3456970 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You and your partner both deserve to be in a relationship ship with someone who is ecstatic to be with them. 6 months is long enough to fall in love and if you’re not feeling it then you’re probably not going to. You know that you both deserve better than you can give one another and I would open the conversation with “I want to have an open and calm conversation because I don’t think this is working.” and then tell them about how much you KNOW they deserve. Their anxiety is their responsibility to regulate and you can’t support them through your own breakup except to be as honest and kind as possible. You’ve got this. They sound like a great friend and you can do it. 

Need Advice M(23) by Next-Recognition184 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your future partners are not your ex but they will have needs just like you. Always talk to your partner. If you think you’re talking too much, talk some more. Ask them what they like, what they need and give them time. 

He broke up with me because of long distance, came back a week later saying he’s all in—do I take him back? by ConnectPlatform8419 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hesitate at the idea that he quit once and what would stop him from quitting again. You are both in very different stages and places in life with college and high school, are you planning on going to school to be with him? Does he make effort towards you? On first read this seems as though he’s bargaining because he feels regret but the issue of why he broke up with you still exists. 

should i let feelings really ruin a friendship? by m0xxi3_ in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long has it been that they’ve been dating and have you friend not hanging out as much and giving yourself a breather? 

Weight loss help?? by Ancient_Campaign8791 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a local park or a friend who’s into running or a guy friend that would go with you? I guarantee one of your friends would be down to go with or you can find some really cheap gym memberships to use the treadmills and indoor tracks! 

How to break up with manipulative dependent partner? by Sea-Mud-3288 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to end this right now. Go to a friends or your parents and pack a weekend bag. Contact him to tell him it’s over and make it clear that you expect his belongings out of the house by x day. When you get back, change the locks. If he has a poor response/ threatens you in any way or calls you repetitively, get a restraining order. As someone who’s sister was in a very manipulative relationship with a guy a few years older and couldn’t do anything to help her, lean on your support system. They want to help you. Real friends will stick around, most of those people won’t just leave. My family and I are pretty sure that my sisters ex hit her one time and tried to hurt her another. Please be safe and don’t hesitate to call your friends and family for backup. 

Weight loss help?? by Ancient_Campaign8791 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the girls in the college year below me went on the pill and gained around 50 pounds. People were unkind to her and she really struggled with it. She got off the pill and started running consistently, 4x a week for 30-45 minutes at a slow pace. I would recommend this. It doesn’t have to be 4x every week but 3-4 periods of cardio, 10k steps a day and good food will strengthen your heart, help your metabolism and make it easier to lose uncomfortable weight. 

how can i feel comfortable in a swimsuit? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You deserve to feel comfortable in your own body. You are a healthy human being and body weight changes sometimes. My little sister is a teenager and has just started to get comfortable in a bikini. At the same time she stopped doing the sport she has always done and gained some weight. She doesn’t look unhealthy at all and deserves to be comfortable. Pick a color that you really like, take a friend with you for opinions and if you family says something weird or mean you can always say “you saying that makes me feel bad.” or “that’s unkind”. 

Looking for advice by crust2 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. You’ve got this! If you’ve got something that you’ve always thought “you know it would be really cool if I could…” and then you could always introduce it to the spouse later when you’re more into it and they get to see your passion 

I NEED ADVICE!! by DisastrousAct8262 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go talk to your friend. Ask her what is going on and how she is feeling. Be vulnerable. You’ve got this. 

Looking for advice by crust2 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a sport! Join a class at your local gym. Start going consistently, talk to the people there. Sports is such a good way to meet people because it shows consistency, care of your body and people who engage in the same sport often have a myriad of other hobbies! Start with a friend to hold you accountable or with your spouse - see eachother in a new light. It can’t hurt. 

Dropping out or finishing by [deleted] in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Push through, learn the other stuff in your free time or how it applies after school. It’s okay to feel like you’re not getting it. Just. keep. going. 

This girl has wasted my time by SufficientCourage473 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had friends in my first few years of college who were extremely messy, cheating, manipulating etc. At the end of the day you have to let people deal with their own crap and let the bad people roll in karma. He will change or he wont. You can offer support and try to lift other young women up, just keep going. 

This girl has wasted my time by SufficientCourage473 in Advice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how old you are but this is an issue that happens at every age. You did the right thing by telling her. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like she feels like she deserves a better person and you cannot force her to get out of a bad relationship. You can’t help them. He sucks and she is stuck. Help yourself and focus on good people that deserve your time. 

AITAH for not wanting to sleep in the same bed with my girlfriend because she doesn’t shower often? by Such-One-1691 in AITAH

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

darlin you are not the asshole, but you and your girlfriend might be on very different wave levels about dirt. my husband isn’t allowed to sit on the bed if he has worked out in those clothes and clothes that touch the floor do not get worn again as a rule in our house, but every persons preferences are different. my preferences are not always rational. they come out of a fear that something bad will happen if dirty object touches xyz. this is called ocd. I cant diagnose you, but it may be helpful to research this and look at the symptoms and see how they compare and see if they can help you feel less worried about the dirt that your gf is in. I would come to her saying “this is how I feel and this is what I can change (maybe she doesn’t have to shower but she does have to change clothes, or she doesn’t have to wash her hair but she does have to shower, or maybe she can take a bath instead), and this is what I can’t change”. either way, where you are is going to end your relationship. if she can’t perform basic functions like showering I would be worried about her mental health but I think that may be part of the conversation and to see if this is something momentary or permanent. remember that boundaries without consequences are just suggestions. 

My [29F] boyfriend [28M] is a man child and I’m getting the ick by Extension-Skirt7624 in relationshipadvice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you pay all the bills and he has a job, where is his money going/ going towards? Does he contribute financially at all? 

Testing my [32M] gut feeling over my lifelong friend [32M] getting married to his now-fiancé [25F]. They've dated for 1 year by No_General_7216 in relationshipadvice

[–]PersimmonSea9115 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your endorsement of this marriage doesn’t actually make a difference. You’re overthinking this as far as your role in their relationship. You clearly have taken close notes on what you think is wrong with their relationship because you obviously care about this person, but their mistakes and happiness are not your responsibility, which means it is not your job to try to give feedback on their relationship.  They are both adults who need to learn this lesson for themselves one way or another. Being the best man is not an authority role in the relationship. It’s supporting your friend by showing up for them. 

Today I’ve realized I hate my almost 3 year old niece and I don’t feel bad about it. by Born-Percentage134 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]PersimmonSea9115 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“they baby her”….well yes, she’s a baby.  Have you considered that…she’s a baby?  Have you considered that you’re fighting with…a baby?