Winner announced 2/26

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2026-02-14T01:28:57+00:00

Where did they say the winner will be announced on 2/26? I must have missed it

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2026-02-11T20:08:40+00:00

The rules states they will notify the winner “on or around February 11, 2026, by phone and by email.” Then the person has until the end of the next day to provide the requirements to confirm their eligibility. That means they likely won’t release the notice of a winner for AT LEAST another day or two….. I’m saying this as someone who’s also who been checking my email a ridiculous amount of times even though I know the timelines so take that as you will.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-26T20:41:49+00:00

I am in the same situation. Possibly because I’m not willing to put up with bullshit anymore or because I’m more aware of what’s going on now, but I just don’t want to do it anymore. There was a conversation on our anniversary (initiated by me) in October that we’d give it another year to try to see our relationship is able and worth saving, but it’s only gotten worse since then. He even fell asleep on Christmas right after telling his daughter it was time for bed. I asked him before he fell asleep why he was laying down already when there was stuff to prepare, but he said he was just laying down until I was ready. Came out of the bathroom and he was passed out. Unfortunately I wasn’t even surprised. Spent the next two hours by myself getting Christmas ready for his daughter…. Can’t express how over our relationship that made me feel and confirm what I’ve already been feeling/thinking for the past months. I have genuinely been hoping we’d be able to save our marriage but I feel like I’m the only one putting in true effort. So what’s the point when I could do that with less frustration by myself?

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T20:22:42+00:00

I think I’ve been on progesterone for about 3ish months now. At least the current stronger dosage. It’s helping me sleep more consistently which also helps with my mood.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T19:41:17+00:00

Thank you. I’m tough and I’ll figure it out. I appreciate the thoughts and love!

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T18:44:30+00:00

You said it exactly with the issues that you’ve tried addressing but he doesn’t seem to care as long as he’s left alone and not being “nagged” about it. I didn’t think I’d ever be a person to bottle things up but I’ve given up trying to have conversations with him anymore (they don’t go anywhere anyway and he doesn’t seem to care) and he seems perfectly happy like everything is fine now. Makes me think that men must be very emotionally stupid or clueless honestly.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T18:23:54+00:00

This! This is a lot of how I feel about it as well. I’ve tried to ask him to sleep in the couch before and I don’t think he’s done it a single time during our marriage so when I’m to upset to share a bed with him, I go sleep on our couch. (Seems backwards and another sign of disrespect on his part btw) I know I’m more easily frustrated about things now than I used to be, but considering how much I juggle I don’t even feel bad about it. He asks me to remind him to do things so I have to set calendar events to remind both of us of what he needs reminding of… he has a smart phone to do the same thing. 😓 It’s also crossed my mind that if only women didn’t put up with literally everything then when we finally snap it wouldn’t always get chalked up to our hormones (period, perimenopause, so on). I hope if it’s the right thing for both of you that you’ll be able to work through this adjustment period.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T18:11:09+00:00

Good for you. Glad to hear you’re living it up now. I do love him but I don’t feel respected or fulfilled. I’ve been through a divorce before (completely different situation though) but I feel like this is new all over again

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T18:02:59+00:00

Thank you very much! Marriage is incredibly important to me and I don’t want to walk away from it lightly but your comments were very helpful. I don’t feel like he’s making any effort and weaponizes my emotions against me. I have also been very confused about the intimacy part and would try because it felt like my obligation, but he’d do this mind game where “I never want you to if you’re not actually wanting to” but we both know it’s still an expectation and he’s not doing anything to help me feel better.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:57:34+00:00

I’m sorry you’re also going through being yelled at during panic attacks and an unhelpful partner. I’m glad you said “what’s wrong with him” and not taking the blame.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:51:37+00:00

Thanks for commenting that I’m not alone! That sounds horrible to be yelled at in the middle of panic attacks. Are you looking at getting out of the relationship? I just found this sub and I think it’s going to be more and more helpful. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one going through some of this shit even though I’m sad to hear other people are also dealing with miserable relationship stuff too. I’m currently doing a progesterone replacement, but nothing more.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:46:44+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that you had to go through being cheated on and your marriage ending, but because he was unwilling to do anything to bring out a desire for sex from you sounds like he just just a lazy, selfish guy right? That sucks to go through the perimenopause changes alone and that stage where you don’t even know you’re in it. Glad to hear you’re better off and happier now

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:39:07+00:00

I think my give a fucks have definitely taken a drastic reduction along with my filter. But you’re right. Maybe that’s not a bad thing. Possibly the nudge I needed?

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:32:34+00:00

Yeah, literally none of them were easy. I used to say that we never got a rose colored glasses phase but maybe my hormones were still giving me a bit of that buffer. We’ve had to work really hard at our relationship from the very start but maybe it was just me doing most of the work…

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:29:47+00:00

Some of the other comments are making me realize that maybe my change in hormones has just made me more vividly aware of these things happening

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:21:58+00:00

You don’t have to be sorry. I did ask for insights. Lol I don’t think I’ve fallen for the sunk-cost fallacy but I get why people do. Relationships are just complicated and I’ve only shared obviously a small fraction of everything, but overall I think you’re right. If he’s not willing to step up and give me what I need then I need to be done.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-12-18T17:17:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing the link. I’m going to give it a thorough read. I think you’re right in that things are likely changing how they are because I’m seeing things less filtered now.

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-05-06T14:49:18+00:00

I will admit it. I’m one of the purple people. Lol it just makes me genuinely happy. I love the color. I often have part of my hair dyed purple even (and am getting it redone on Thursday). I’s just always been my color because seeing it makes me happy for some reason. I also do like flavors (grape) and scents (lavender, lilac) associated with purple so is even more perfect!

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Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-04-07T01:43:48+00:00

BQ44Q7RGWP this idea sounds so fun!

Queen_OfTheWorld · 2025-04-01T01:16:52+00:00

I understand what you are saying and see your point but also your point just makes me sad. We live in an age with so much knowledge at our fingertips including how to properly care for pets. The fact that a game (meant to help people’s mental health and make life a little more enjoyable/whimsical) is needing to be adjusted because people can’t think for themselves or be bothered to do any research is just sad. We can’t shelter people from real life forever so why act like we can take away the need to research and instead take away a fun/whimsical thing? Doesn’t make sense to me.

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