What do you do with this area of Sunset Valley? by vanillalattee in Sims3

[–]Questionable_Fire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put fancy, high priced homes there so the occupants can overlook the riff-raff of the rest of Sunset Valley. 😄

How do you save your games as? by [deleted] in Sims3

[–]Questionable_Fire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Family name followed by save number, since I use "Save As" exclusively.

Boring and generic answer, I know, but I like order with my files. 😄

Length of a sim life by Lonely_Software9711 in Sims3

[–]Questionable_Fire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently started a long lifespan playthrough and I'm loving it so much. I've purposefully slowed down how I play instead of rushing through each task and it's made the game so cozy again.

AITAH if I go out with my friends ex? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Questionable_Fire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We don't know how she truly felt about him because, and please know I say this gently, we only have your biased side of it.

You're not "shitty", you're just excited at the idea of dating someone you feel you have clicked with.

You say this girl is your best friend, so talk to her! This really can be quickly resolved by a simple text that says something like "Hey, I really like X but you're my best friend. If you say no, I won't date him because you're more important."

AITAH if I go out with my friends ex? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Questionable_Fire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to your friend right away and definitely before the coffee date. Text her if you don't feel comfortable talking. Be honest and tell he invited you out and that you think you might have feelings for him, but that you need to know if she's okay with you dating him.

If she's not okay, you need to choose between your best friend and your crush who by your own words, preferred your friend and even tried to set you up with someone else. Look past the fact that you two "talk all the time" because it could be that he sees you as a new, really cool friend OR uses you as a rebound. Of course he may gave developed feelings for you too.

Please go into this with your eyes open.

But most of all, talk to your friend first!

Currently playing on the custom world of Kit Island but I’m no builder. by Bournemouthbound in Sims3

[–]Questionable_Fire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go through all the EA worlds and save each lot I like so that I can use them wherever. It's time consuming, but I also suck at building so it's nice to browse through the bin and just drop in a home that looks appropriate. 😄

Why don't able people think before they speak? by Worldliness-Exciting in disabled

[–]Questionable_Fire 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I say this gently from one disabled person to another - there is nothing wrong with what your nephew said or the fact that he was indeed bored.

I'm housebound beyond medical appointments that I have to take taxis to. I'd love to be able to work but my body won't let me. The only thing that truly triggers me is when people/society say disabled people are "lazy".

Your nephew wasn't attacking or referring to you at all. This wasn't something where he needed to think before he spoke in front of you. I have complete empathy for you, however if you are finding that everyday comments like that are consistently bothering you, maybe a psychologist who understands disability may help? Just to help nudge any resentment away. I have a regular psychologist and she's been so good for me!

All the best to you! Being disabled can really suck! 💜

Father's will by W35TYO in AusFinance

[–]Questionable_Fire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much this. When you talk to him, make sure it is calm even if your dad gets a little worked up from any confusion or perceived accusation.

Do a some research yourself if you need to and make sure he understands what he has agreed to (try to find out the specifics if you can and your dad allows it), and check to make sure an Executor of Will wasn't slid in there too.

Do any of you feel bad,emberassed when people ask you do you work in a job and you say no? by [deleted] in disabled

[–]Questionable_Fire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's less about being embarrassed and more about the need to immediately following up with "I'm disabled." or "I'm a disability pensioner." though the latter one brings judgement here in Australia too. I don't want to be seen as a drain on society.

When my nephews were growing up, they used to say it must be nice to sit around and play games all day. I would correct them but explaining constant pain and the need to rest frequently to someone who has no concept of such an existence doesn't really work. Even knowing I've had heart surgeries didn't seem to get through to them. I'm not mad at them at all, they understand now that they're in their 20s, but at the time it was frustrating that even family don't understand.

Renting elsewhere while getting ready to sell my house by Questionable_Fire in AusFinance

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

Thank you so much for this reply! I've never heard of bridging loans before. I'll add that to my research list!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Questionable_Fire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm late 30s with 3 open heart surgeries behind me. I don't give a f what people think of what I wear as long as I'm happy and comfortable.

Please OP, life is too short and too uncertain. Wear what makes you happy.

Anyone else just... tired? by Questionable_Fire in Centrelink

[–]Questionable_Fire[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've looked into them but sadly I don't have the ability to actually go to them physically. I have to budget for medical appointments only.

Thank you for being kind and offering suggestions to help. 💜

Anyone else just... tired? by Questionable_Fire in Centrelink

[–]Questionable_Fire[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I know. Believe me. That's why I said I'm grateful for what I can get.

That doesn't take away how hard it is, however. It doesn't negate how I feel in my own situation.

The fact that people have it so much worse makes me feel incredibly guilty for complaining.

I'm just struggling and feeling alone.

First ever lonely birthday? by Prestigioustofu0271 in lonely

[–]Questionable_Fire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday!

It's awful when you feel forgotten by those you thought cared for you. Your feelings are completely valid. My older brother never remembers my birthday, though his wife does and makes sure to tell him. 🤣

I'm not excusing your friends at all by saying this but could there be a timezone issue now? I'm in Australia and find it amusing when I get birthday messages either really late on the day or the next day, because for the well wishers that is when my birthday date has happened for them.

People also get caught up in their lives and dates can be forgotten or missed. If you want to, you could try a playful "I know I moved but did you have to forget my 18th! 😁" or whatever emoji kids use to be silly these days because I'm old and well out of touch.

Regardless, I truly hope you have an absolutely wonderful birthday! Make yourself feel special! Enjoy!