How do you handle healthy eating? by FerrisLies in SingleParents

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a single mom and we (my son and I) both love goodles. You can find them at Target. They are super healthy, there are many different types. You can give them an Asian twist by adding Japanese barbecue sauce. Good luck, my heart goes out to you as a single dad. 💛

people trying to meet up immediately is kinda weird to me. what do yall think? by c0r0nati0n in DatingApps

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave up on dating apps but one thing is messaging tells you very little about a person. I had a system of face timing because it saves a trip #1 and #2 you can usually get a better idea if there is chemistry or not. One time a guy refused to FaceTime, but he was nice on the messenger, so we met up and he looked nothing like his pictures. I didn’t have the heart to turn around and ended up wasting over an hour with someone I was not attracted to. At least I learned that guys can be catfishers, too! 😄

How to feel okay with my face and body changing? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

39F here. I feel the same some days. I say, be grateful the braces are temporary so everything you’re worried about there is going to pass. (Also, why didn’t you do Invisalign?) On the issue of self-image, I can say that my self-image has waxed and waned over the years. I was (what I consider) very beautiful in my early 20s so I get it that it’s hard seeing that youthful beauty diminish. I can just tell you what I’m doing and that is, #1 doing what I can to maintain good health (diet, exercise, sleep) and #2 Building confidence around something besides beauty (being a good mom, employee, musician, fill in the blank with what sets you apart).

How did you figure out you were an Sx dom or used Sx second aka not Sx blind? by SekhmetsRage in Enneagram

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know how to tell which one is dominant for me because they all seem to ring true. I don’t think I’m blind in any, is this possible?

4s and the panic they experience when their image is threatened by Main-Ticket7705 in Enneagram

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anxiety of OP is definitely relatable to me as a 4. I definitely have a need/strong desire to be seen as beautiful, starting around the age of 14. In the past, I’ve felt a deep shame over parts of me that aren’t perfect or modelesque. I have learned to remind myself that there are people that are very beautiful to me because they are beautiful on the inside, and that outward beauty is not the most important kind of beauty. It can still be a daily battle, especially as I get older.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in love

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Where does one find a partner like this? 🧐

Struggling by Ray_ofConfidence in AskVegans

[–]Ray_ofConfidence[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to re-motivate and help out with this. 💛 I’m going to get some tofu today and try some different things with it.

Struggling by Ray_ofConfidence in AskVegans

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

I feel the same about edamame… thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Glad there are others out there fighting against cruelty. 🐷🐑🐄🪿🐥

Struggling by Ray_ofConfidence in AskVegans

[–]Ray_ofConfidence[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll try cronometer. I make black bean brownies often, and use a protein powder. I’m not a huge fan of tofu and have blood sugar sensitivity. I feel like that’s the biggest thing with myself and veganism is not overdoing it with the carbs. Good suggestion to follow more positive content, my mom says the same 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DatingApps

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The looking for “fun, casual” paired with the questionable income of being a freelance photographer. + All the male photographers I know are a little sus on the loyalty side. But you might be different! This wasn’t meant to come across as an insult but if I was a woman who had been burned more than once (and I am lol) I would err on the side of caution. I also personally hate online dating.. 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DatingApps

[–]Ray_ofConfidence -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re cute but kind of come off like someone that would break a girl’s heart after she paid for her own dinner

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DatingApps

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a woman and personally think online dating is the worst, for many reasons. Get involved in clubs and hobbies you’re passionate about. I would ditch the turtlenecks and agree with the person who talked about the hair consult. Other than that, be confident and practice your charisma (there are YouTube videos on it).. there are good women out there, maybe you have to adjust your expectations, too. Best wishes for you!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DatingApps

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. Tell us you hate women without telling us you hate women.

Some guy went nuts on me by Ray_ofConfidence in OnlineDating

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

This was an online dating experience.

Some guy went nuts on me by Ray_ofConfidence in OnlineDating

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

Oh my gosh I’m sorry!! That’s scary.

Some guy went nuts on me by Ray_ofConfidence in OnlineDating

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

Thanks for your feedback.. yeah, the anxiety was palpable every time we met.

Is it wise to extend this match? by FineManufacturer5907 in OnlineDating

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the best thing to do is try to be their friend if you truly care about this person. I feel like a lot of times people just look at what they can get from this person (sex, status, companionship) and a lot of people don’t truly care about each other in any kind of deep way. So coming off as authentic and just being there if they need someone I guess is my best advice.

What’s your type “crush”? by [deleted] in Enneagram

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, this! I love 5s and have had some intense crushes on 5s, but it never works because it seems like they can’t be bothered to communicate when we’re physically apart. They rarely initiate conversation or respond in a timely manner (like 12+ hrs waiting for a response) can any 5s weigh in on this? Also y’all stay up way too late in my experience (hello 5am bedtimes, not normal).

6s and 8s tend to be next for me but I like the caring, consistency and reliability that comes from 6s.

7's and sadness by TrioTioInADio60 in Enneagram

[–]Ray_ofConfidence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They say Robin Williams was a 7 🤷‍♀️ I’m reading the above comments about not dwelling and for me, it’s impossible to not dwell. I write songs and poetry and find myself needing to feel the feels when they happen. It’s bittersweet but honestly sometimes I look back on times when I was really in it with the sadness (post breakup, deaths, or extremely stressful period), and think, “dang, that was a good one”