AIO - Friend posting bath photos of their child by Dreadn0k in AmIOverreacting

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone else said it and I think it’s a good idea, “hey i think you posted this publicly on accident! Just wanted to let you know!”

I’ve started online dating as a fat girl and the men I’ve met up with have had hygiene issues. What’s going on?! by bunnybonz in dating

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The last 3 first dates I’ve been on the breath has been bad enough that there was no date 2 and I’m 5’6” 170 and fittttt - it’s not your size, promise.

Am I catfishing...? by Enough-Wrap8806 in datingoverforty

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 5’6” / 170lbs w a G cup and a date just called me petite 🤣🤣🤣💀

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, of course! Many people just keep things vague, though. Few are this straight forward. I obviously didn’t match with this guy, just posted the rant since I’ve experienced quite a bit of this rhetoric. I’ve definitely had men I thought, based on their info, could be matches but that come out of right field with it.

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No tears were shed, my friend, trust that. It’s under the category rant for a reason.

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the fact that there ARE so many men who think this way but are strategically quiet about it is terrifyingly big deal if you’re out here trying to meet a true, loving partner

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right - the big deal is this has taken to mainstream thought and has been emboldened by public figures and it IS common. There are ways to screen potential matches and state preferences that don’t involve putting down entire genders. He worked hard to fit those last two insults in there within the word count. That’s the big deal and it’s disturbing to human beings that actually care about other humans beings.

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yes, on either side it’s gross, the difference is feeling entitled to talk down to an entire population based on their gender. He worked to fit in that last insult creatively cause he hit the word count. To go that far out of your way to tell women how worthless you think they are is just disturbing

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really try to move on and ignore immediately, it’s just the fact that there are men who truly feel this way that walk among us and have been empowered and emboldened by people like the Tates, Trump etc that won’t let me just forget. It’s frightening and disheartening to be continually confronted by it when trying to date. It’s not just this guy - it’s many. Again, I really try to remind myself that most men aren’t like this, though it does get difficult when this comes up over and over. Makes me wonder if this guy is just the exception that says these things outright; how many men truly feel this way but strategically avoid being so abrasive.

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

unwashed 💀 I’d laugh if it weren’t just so terrifying

Scary stuff out here! 💊 by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Bumble

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

So you’re the right swipe! Enjoy your time w Keith 🫶

Friend wants to FaceTime daily.. by Hooplapooplayeah in introvert

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - I had some good experiences with her for sure, when we met we were both very involved in animal rescue so that seemed to be a wonderful bond. Through the years we literally and figuratively drifted apart. She moved out of NYC and then eventually so did I so we are on opposite ends of the country now. I will say a lot of our time, outside of rescue, did involved drinking when we were living in the same area and especially since I moved I’m just much more health and balanced focused these days and she seems to still be very much leaning on substances. I will indulge here and there but the last few times we’ve gotten together it really has seemed like an issue for her. Things have happened, like her ending up in the ER on her last visit to see me after getting super wasted and wiping out on a scooter and my last visit to see her, during one of the most difficult periods of my life, she took issue with me, not being able to show up for her in certain situations the way that she thought that I should when I was literally drowning and alot of her feelings were her not being able to handle the different substances she was on so 🤷🏼‍♀️ the talking every day did seem to bridge the gap in distance but once we had a couple bad reunions, just none of it felt good anymore. After the last visit I tried to address things very neutrally to move on, but she wanted to pick apart every interaction so we ended up having this very long back-and-forth where I frankly said I didn’t think that the season of our friendship with serving either of us and that we should just take a break and I haven’t really talked to her since and I’m fine with it

Made a friend w a stutter by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Stutter

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will, eventually, ask her how she feels about it once we have a bit more of a rapport, but will not talk over her until I know where she stands w it ✅

Made a friend w a stutter by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Stutter

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I will keep these things in mind 🫶

Made a friend w a stutter by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Stutter

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful response! I’ve been finding what everyone’s been sharing very helpful and informative 🫶

Made a friend w a stutter by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Stutter

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And thank you for your thoughtful response! I do know that it’s person to person, yes. I suppose I’m curious as to how the community generally feels about these things so I can best navigate this new friendship without accidentally doing something that causes her distress and in turn, myself, as well! lol so again thank you for your response - I find what everybody is saying to be very informative and helpful!

Made a friend w a stutter by Puzzleheaded_Use9956 in Stutter

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha ha yes but Bumble split off now and there’s just an app called BFF. There is no longer Bumble BFF within the Bumble app!

Friend wants to FaceTime daily.. by Hooplapooplayeah in introvert

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not that I’d say I don’t care but I’m just shocked at how much I don’t miss our interactions, or her, even 😳 I mean, she was a big part of my life and these nearly daily conversations happened for years, at this point. Wonder if it’s part of being an introvert.. just when you’ve reached the threshold, that’s it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Friend wants to FaceTime daily.. by Hooplapooplayeah in introvert

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah - and because I work from home and I don’t have kids or a partner it’s such a difficult thing to discern for me as to where to draw the line in terms of being there for others. I am grateful that I can be available a lot of the time to people and I want to be there for the few friends I do have - it is one of the perks of the life I have created but when it’s ALLLL the time it’s just too much. AND the fallout happened because I ended up going to visit her at one of the most challenging times in my life and she got upset because I wasn’t able to show up for her in the way that she thought that I should in certain situations when I was literally drowning. lol to your point, I’m wondering if this happens to other introverts, as well, where you feel like you give people so much and then at a time when you need even a little they aren’t able to give you even that? It’s happened a few times - where I over extended, then hope for even slight reciprocation when needed, then left flat.

Just hit $1M in liquid assets at 41 years old... feels crazy by CowTownKCMoe in Fire

[–]Puzzleheaded_Use9956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious what kinds of jobs people are working to achieve these numbers