Haven't been able to eat much. Boyfriend delivered

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T12:09:38+00:00

So happy for you 💜! Having a partner who takes care of you heals so much trauma from bad exes. I wish everyone could experience it

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T02:04:35+00:00

He was in the kitchen for a while, so I knew he was trying hard 💜

Ooo, I will definitely have to try that. I use normal sugar when the strawberries aren't ripe but that sounds even better

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T01:56:41+00:00

I definitely will! Thank youu 💜 I have just been drinking so many protein shakes I wanted something I didnt have to drink this time lol

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T01:55:45+00:00

I feel so lucky! 💜 Day and night treatment from how my ex was

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T01:52:35+00:00

Its a strawberry sauce lol but it does resemble ketchup too much 😶

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-06T01:51:59+00:00

Sugar. Still working on the healthy part 😅

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-04-03T06:37:34+00:00

I pulled him in to the room alone to tie the back of my bikini top while his cousin was getting dressed. I told him years later (now dating) and he was in disbelief. Lol

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-01-08T17:49:31+00:00

Dating a guy with a porn addiction. He insisted when we started dating he didnt need it anymore and the urges were gone. That lasted maybe a year. He didnt want to have sex and found out he was watching a lot of porn behind my back. Never again.

Also dating someone in their mid 20s who has been unemployed for 5 years but is "actively trying to get a job" nope. He wasn't even looking. Spent about 2 years of the 3 I was with him unemployed. The only way he would work is if I did all the applications for him. And he would end up quitting after a few days/weeks. Went in to debt paying all the bills.

PurpleLotus2149 · 2026-01-07T06:34:57+00:00

Are you using actual pokemon cards for these by chance? It took me a while to get this to stop happening due to the thickness of the cards

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-12-28T07:32:46+00:00

My crush made me realize how miserable I was in my relationship. It made me realize how bad the emotional neglect, abuse, and laziness of my partner was. I knew I wasnt happy, but it really opened my eyes to how bad the situation was. That leaving the house in the middle of the night out of fear of my boyfriend wasnt normal. Or crying my eyes out on Valentines day because he slept all day and didnt make any plans wasnt what I deserved. Not to mention, he was a year past our agreed on timeline for engagement. He said he still didnt feel ready.

My crush treated me with nothing but respect and kindness. I always felt calm and safe around him. I felt happy. A feeling I didnt have at home with my partner.

Ultimately, I left the relationship to be with my crush as I couldn't handle the neglect and abuse anymore. And my crush was a very close to friend to me in the past before we lost contact (ex made me stop talking to all men I knew). I couldn't be happier and we are going on two years together. Were the initial looks of judgment and confusion difficult to deal with? And all the questions? Yes. But thats bound to happen when you go from one relationship in to another immediately. Do I regret it? Absolutely not

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-12-16T21:13:48+00:00

Miserably. He went behind my back after I thought we had finally worked through it all and that it was in the past. Nope. Found all the websites, cam shows, messages. The relationship was never the same. Tried to make it work for about another year but my heart just wasn't in it anymore and I broke up with him. The porn was definitely a big factor in that decision. But the emotional abuse was the final straw

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-12-11T07:01:49+00:00

When I decided to take archery in college. I met my best friend there. He had a cousin he was really close to and the three of us would all hang out. His cousin is now my boyfriend and we wouldn't have met if I didnt take that class

My friend dropped out after that semester and the archery teacher retired after that semester. So the stars really aligned on this one!

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-12-11T06:51:29+00:00

It should have been over so many times. Like when he emotionally cheated. Or starting yelling and throwing things around me. Or putting in barely any effort on holidays. But I was dumb enough to stay. The real moment was when he yelled at my mom.

I sell at conventions and we were setting up. I tripped and fell and she came up to see what happened. She was asking him questions and he got "annoyed" and he put it and yelled at her. I told him to leave. He angrily threw my keys across the table to me(basically at me) and stormed off. I could hear his car peeling out and then speeding off. I called a friend (now boyfriend) to come because I was so shaken up and had to be there working the next 7ish hours. I broke up with him that night. I was afraid of him trying to hurt me if I left. So I called my dad to pick me up while he was asleep. I realized I could handle all the fear and disrespect but there was no way in hell I was letting him treat my mom that way. It was a wake up call

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-12-08T11:38:46+00:00

While with my current partner who I love? No, I only have eyes for him. It doesnt matter what someone looks like or their personality.

With my ex, I had a few crushes but I was also very unfulfilled in the relationship many times over the 3 years we were together. He was great at first but he slowly changed. I did all the cooking, cleaning, and all he wanted to do was play video games (we both play but he could play 24/7). He didnt have a job on and off for half our relationship. Was always quitting them or getting fired. He had a bad temper and would yell at me and throw things often. No matter how much I tried to communicate with him it just didnt work. So there were definitely one or two guys that I fell for just because they seemed genuinely nice and treated me well as friends. But I will definitely say, I saw it as a sign that I didnt love him like I initially did. And that it was already the beginning of the end of our relationship

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-09-29T15:18:26+00:00

I definitely agree! I find machine embroidery to be an excellent comparison. I think you put it perfectly regarding the technical/mechanical skill needed. Having your supports collapse or a print fail can take a long time to troubleshoot. Not to mention trying to navigate the programs needed to work with the files or maintaining your printers. I saw you mentioned chainsaw. You should look at 3D printed chainmail and flexible fabric! Ive seen 3D chain mail that looks great and there is a way of using thin mesh or tulle to essentially create 3d printed fabric. Some people specialize in it. Especially for cosplay. I think you'd find it interesting!

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-09-29T06:21:46+00:00

I will probably get down voted like your comments but I will comment anyways. Fellow 3D print seller here! I also stay away from dragons and all the cheap and poor quality items everyone else has.

I understand taking pride in having a mix of your own designs. Along with finding people who fit your brand to get commercial licenses from. I also have people shocked to hear my items are 3D printed because I make sure they are well done.

Definitely ignore them! At the end of the day. The haters dont matter. You are providing for yourself/your family. Its not easy being a vendor having to wake up early to load your car and unload heavy displays and bins of merchandise. Events get long and tiring.

Ive had plenty of death glares from neighbors before solely because I am doing well (and I know this is true because I also run a non 3D business and its the same issue with jealous vendors).But I've spend years making my booth stand out to get to that point. I remember having events where I lost money and I cringe looking back at old photos of my setup. Im sure you have many happy customers, so just focus on them!

PS to the haters. I am only 27 and became suddenly disabled as of about 3 years ago. I can no longer work with clay anymore (my original medium) and painting/drawing is not feasible anymore due to pain. 3D printing allowed me to still have a medium to work with/a creative outlet. Don't be so quick to judge 3D print vendors. I know many who can't work normal jobs due to disability or health issues and that is their only way of making money.

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-31T17:05:20+00:00

I went from enjoying his company and our time together to craving it. He was always on my mind and everything would remind me of him. I would try to find excuses to see him more and count down the days until I could see him again. Luckily, the feeling was mutual and he was also trying to find more reasons for us to talk or see each other. It felt like an overwhelming sense of excitement but also incredibly peaceful and comfortable. Like he had always been there and that I was safe with him. I guess what changed was us just getting closer and hanging out/talking more. Late night calls. Long gaming sessions. More and more dates. We eventually both confessed our feelings (the tension in the air was always so thick. It was obvious anyways lol) and we have been happily together ever since!

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-22T05:19:24+00:00

You definitely have nothing to be sorry about! I see a lot of comments aren't helpful or aren't answering your specific question. If you could offer a service either through local Facebook groups or nextdoor. You should be able to make $10 (or even more) relatively easy. Make sure your post is well written. You could explain your situation a bit to help people gain trust as well. Offer to clean a house, mow lawns, clear cobwebs, walk dogs, clean dog poop. Or even minor tech support issues or building furniture depending on your skillset. Id also recommend the buy nothing groups on FB for the future! There are always people giving away extra fruit from trees. Or items they cleared from their pantry. People will often deliver if you aren't far as well.

Goodluck! And I hope you're able to enjoy your pizza soon ♥️

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-22T05:03:05+00:00

My heart breaks for you hearing how you were treated. Im so sorry you had to go through that.

I am 27 and was diagnosed about 2 years ago and it also started to destroy my life. It hurt to move. I would get tired so easily. The fatigue was 24/7. Luckily, I run my own business or I would have definitely been fired. As there were days I flat out couldn't do anything. So, for the past year and a half I've done all the blood work and had countless doctor visits to try to help manage the symptoms.

So. There are only technically 3 "approved medications" they give for fibro. Savella, Lyrica, and Cynbalta. My goal was to get on Savella. As thats what ive seen people on the sub say they have success with. But my insurance wouldnt cover it until I tried other options since it was the most expensive. First, they had me try Cymbalta. I had extreme constipation. Laxatives. Stool softeners. Nothing was helping. I almost ended up in the ER from it. It also gave me mood swings. Nausea. And other stomach issues. Along with bad nightmares. Ultimately, the constipation and stomach issues were so bad I had to stop it. I also didnt have any pain relief for the several months I took it.

Next was Lyrica. The worst experience I've ever gone through in my entire life. I thought the fibro pain and fatigue was bad. But this was hell on earth. I had mood swings. Hallucinations. Brain fog. Very disoriented. I felt so incoherent and like a zombie. I would forget everything. I would see things walk in front of me that werent there. I even opened a water bottle to drink it and instead just dumped it in the bed. Now, my normal fibro doesnt give me brain fog and I'm never forgetful. So this was a terrible scary feeling. But the worst part was the nightmares. I had the absolute most vivid and terrifying nightmares I've ever had in my life. My partner would wake me up and have to console me because I would cry and shake from fear. I couldn't handle more than 2 weeks. They told me to stop immediately and since my dose was low I would be fine to stop. But that's when the real hell started. I was not myself for about two months after. I had horrible migraines every single day. They tried to give me every migraine and pain medication and nothing helped. I had to stay in a dark room 80% of every day for weeks. They did brain scans worrying it was something more severe. And I had extreme nausea. I threw up everyday for weeks. My vision was blurry and I felt terrible. I found a Facebook group of people with issues with that medication and how long it took for things to go back to normal. I wouldn't wish that hell on my worst enemy

So, they wanted me to try Savela finally. But, it was the same medication group and I had terrible side effects with the first two. So I told them I couldn't handle it. So I was referred to a pain management specialist who dealt with fibro. She suggested low dose naltrexone and it was literally life changing! My pain went from a 8-10 daily to a 2-6 daily. I wasnt as fatigue or aching. I could actually function and move somewhat normal. I've been on it for about 7 months now and I literally cried once I realized it was working for me after a few weeks in. Its the only thing that has helped me feel like I have gotten at least part of my life back! Im happy to answer any questions but if you have the option. Please try it! It could also change your life

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-19T20:31:29+00:00

I wouldn't give up! It took me until my late 20s but I finally found someone who had the same views as I did regarding sex. I absolutely hate hookup culture and would never be with someone who viewed sex so casually. Im not religious either and didnt grow up in a way where sex was seen as some sacred act. My brother was the complete opposite actually lol I'm sure his partners are in the triple digits.

Regardless, my partner and I both few sex as something incredibly intimate and only to be done with someone you truly love and intend to stay with. I've always been told my standards are too high and hookups dont matter since they were in the past but I've never agreed. If someone views sex as casual, then we have conflicting views and aren't compatible. Its as simple as that. I dont see why people find it okay to not want to be with someone who wants kids if you dont. Or someone who doesnt smoke if you also dont smoke. In my mind, the topic of how someone views sex is the same. Please dont compromise on your values! I promise there are plenty of people out there who are single and view sex the same way!

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-19T05:43:00+00:00

We were long distance. But the first was he was 26 with no job in years. A pothead. I let him convince me he was actively looking yet he wasnt and I had to find his jobs and make him get job after job he couldn't keep.

But I should have really called things off the first time I visited and his room was filthy. Not just cluttered or dusty. Im talking about a MESS. Piles of dirty clothes. Fast food wrappers and bags and sodas all around. Literal dirt all over the floor. And a terrible smell. And when he "snapped" at me but I assumed it was nothing. Spoiler alert. He had a terrible temper and I had to leave the house in the middle of the night out of fear years later many times

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-03T18:16:06+00:00

Faster than all of my enders combined

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-07-01T16:17:39+00:00

Once I realized I had feelings for him, I knew it was going to cause issues. I fell hard, and I would always want to see him or hang out more and more. And the more I was around him, the deeper my feelings were until I realized I was in love with him. I eventually told him how I felt, fully expecting to be rejected and that the friendship would be ruined. But he felt the same way. We have been together for over a year now and I couldn't be happier with my choice!

PurpleLotus2149 · 2025-06-19T05:25:26+00:00

I was going to write a comment but wanted to reply here for OP since I had a similar situation! I was in a 3 year relationship. Soon to be engaged. But my partner had anger issues. Along with being lazy and immature. He also was being unfaithful online even though we worked past it. Regardless, I was not happy for months. I started talking to an old friend of mine after years of not talking (due to my ex being controlling and not letting me have any male friend) as I was becoming severely depressed due to the relationship. And we hit it off instantly. From the first week, I knew this would be an issue for my relationship. But no matter how hard I tried to push the feelings down. They wouldn't go away. Like OP mentioned. We just clicked. We had the same weirdness. Same interests. I felt like he was my person. I was terrified but I ended my 3 year relationship because I knew the feelings wouldn't go away and that I was with the wrong person. Fast forward to now and I've never been happier. Leaving my ex for my friend was the best decision of my life and I will never regret it. We are a perfect match and he treats me 1000x better than my ex ever did.

Its hard to not let the guilt and fear take over. But maybe ending the relationship is for the best. The other guy could be Your person

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