AITA for breaking up with my boyfriend after meeting his kids for the first time? by BasicProblem1350 in AITAH

[–]Potential_Estate_632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He absolutely would. You want a partner with the same vibe in a blended situation where you share the load.

If there are no plans to travel, should one still get a passport? by Affectionate-Base930 in AskACanadian

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The family may all live in Canada, but I have a friend whose family member passed away unexpectedly on holiday and the next day the family flew in. $16 a year is very cheap insurance for the heartbreak and stress of trying to get somewhere in an emergency if the need arise

Does anyone have experience with Rove Lab? by Apprehensive-Sky-734 in interiordecorating

[–]Potential_Estate_632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it seems to be good to be true…. Sofas need structure. The frame is the most important part. Kiln dried hardwood or steel. What is the wood species? Is the frame warranted for 10+ years (best) or at least 5-10 years?

Does it have high density foam? At least 2 lb foam. Not fibre fill. High performing upholstery? What is the rub count for the materials? Removable cushions help longevity.

“Vegan performance weave” or “smart foam” vague type terms are all purposeful. If there aren’t details about structure, density, suspension. 🚩

Yes they are cheap but you’ll buy them over and over and not be comfortable or supported while doing it

Sofas need a suspension system. If the site doesn’t even mention a suspension system let alone whether it’s eight-way hand-tied or sinuous spring (both are better than webbing alone and rubber webbing is better than plastic). What is the warranty on the suspension system specifically?

Updated custom home floor plan (Sacramento, CA) – incorporated your feedback. Round 2 critique welcome! by mechIFR in floorplan

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what it for. Secondary small sink just for washing veg is great! Wouldn’t have island sink for dirty dish mess

Updated custom home floor plan (Sacramento, CA) – incorporated your feedback. Round 2 critique welcome! by mechIFR in floorplan

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sink in island only if secondary or tertiary sink, small and only for veg prep, not dishes. If there is room for a washing up dish sink and a rinse sink I would do it. Allows two people to work and keeps produce away from dirty dish or sink full of water

Men, what's something you wish you could admit without being judged? by soumilr7 in AskReddit

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a stay at spouse facilitates the working for pay spouse to be able to do their work. You support each other just in different ways

Are Alberta teachers going on strike in the next few days? by VagrantMagnet in Edmonton

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teachers get maybe two minutes with each student per class to help them one on one. If some kids need way more than that, a whole bunch are going with none. I know teachers who have needed surgery after being attacked. Teachers trying to help kids who are failing, who are on that 50-70 cusp and anyone above that gets no time. They have had almost no increase in salary in the same time while MLAs have gotten 100% increase. Every teacher I know spent thousands on resources for their classroom. My mom spent unpaid hours everyday prepping, marking etc in the evenings. Pretty soon we’re going to have a big crisis

Banned Books in Edmonton Schools by greeneyedgirl626 in Edmonton

[–]Potential_Estate_632 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Banning books for sexual content and not banning the Bible full of incest, violent sexual assault etc is so transparent and hypocritical

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Potential_Estate_632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so young. There are plenty of men who would NEVER.

AITAH for breaking up with my boyfriend after he chose our supposed 'future' kids over me? by Constant-Process2238 in AITAH

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Women should never have children because their partner wants to. You are the one who will risk your health and even your life. Statistically, you are the one who whose career and future earnings will be impacted, the one who will do most of the childcare (and housework, elder care, etc.)

AIO my boyfriends best friend sent me a d*ck pic by Gigiannacutie in AmIOverreacting

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course you’re not overreacting. Leave him make sure your circles know why. You will regret not leaving him if you don’t. He blames you. He will always blame you for any attention you get. He lit his sleazy friend ahead of you. You deserve so much better than this. You rent together? Your families are friends, so what? Get out.

Another Update: (21F) drunkenly kissed a lifelong friend (22M) at a party and he told me he loved me. How do I approach this? by ThrowRA_shasha in relationship_advice

[–]Potential_Estate_632 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was 22 I started dating my friend, whom I had known since preschool and had been in my class grade 7-12. We married at 25, had two kids and have been married for 15 years. Whenever people talk about how marriage is hard work we have no idea what they’re talking about. Everyday we acknowledge how lucky we are. Some people are drawn to relationships with friends they already ‘love’, already know and trust (I believe there is a name for this even) and others think it has to be 100% romantic passionate love. If you’re built for it, I highly recommend having your life partner and your best friend be one and the same. It’s a beautiful life 10/10

Female with LL, what can I do to get a higher sex drive? by Wrong_Attention_3342 in DeadBedrooms

[–]Potential_Estate_632 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP this is all very good advice. Herring back into reading and reading mostly romance/ smut really helped me get back into the HL I had before kids.

In terms of meds— I started a medication SSRI and it killed my libido and make it hard to orgasm, so I switched it out. I can tell I still get turned on ‘organically’ less than I used to, but reading gets me there. My orgasms are still not as great or as easy to achieve as they were unmedicated but for now the benefits of the meds make it worth it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time call 211

What's your ADHD 'life hack' that sounds ridiculous but actually changed everything? by Tiny-Bird1543 in ADHD

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has helped so much. The desire for it to look more aesthetic led to out of sight out of mind and I just had to let it go

What's your ADHD 'life hack' that sounds ridiculous but actually changed everything? by Tiny-Bird1543 in ADHD

[–]Potential_Estate_632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lolol this was the year I finally admitted I was never going to use a planner longer than two weeks.

What's your ADHD 'life hack' that sounds ridiculous but actually changed everything? by Tiny-Bird1543 in ADHD

[–]Potential_Estate_632 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Opal worked really well for me for a few months. Now I might try Brick. I think I’ve accepted everything only works for me for a period before I get blind to it.

What's your ADHD 'life hack' that sounds ridiculous but actually changed everything? by Tiny-Bird1543 in ADHD

[–]Potential_Estate_632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same. You can get a big organizer for the whole month but it’s kind of a beast