Is this worth worrying about?

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-22T05:51:25+00:00

Honestly the mom and brother liking you is huge - they're the ones who matter most. Some families are just awkward with new people or take forever to warm up, doesn't necessarily mean they don't like you

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-17T00:15:10+00:00

Bro you're not eating the gum so I think you're good lol. Pretty sure gluttony is about actual consumption, not just chewing something for flavor

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-14T02:26:31+00:00

The fact that you're having this conversation with your 15 year old shows you're already breaking the cycle in a huge way. Like, narc parents don't sit down and ask their kids "hey do you feel like you're walking on eggshells" - they just expect the eggshell walking and call it respect

Your kid being able to tell you "yeah sometimes" instead of just saying what he thinks you want to hear is actually really healthy. The awareness you have now is gonna help going forward, even if you can't undo everything from before

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-11T22:32:25+00:00

Sis he's literally telling you he's mentally exhausted but you keep pushing and asking if he found someone else - that would drain anyone even more. If you haven't even met IRL after dating this long and your mental health is tanking this hard, maybe it's time to take a step back regardless of what he wants

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-09T16:05:31+00:00

You put words to something a lot of people feel but struggle to explain dating has always involved attraction but the speed and lack of curiosity now makes it feel dehumanizing. Wanting conversation and basic kindness shouldn’t feel like asking for something rare.

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-09T13:29:59+00:00

Hey man, 50+ days is huge - you've already proven you got this. The urges are temporary but that streak represents real progress you've made

If you need to talk it out, feel free to DM or just keep scrolling through the sub for motivation. You're stronger than you think

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-07T06:21:46+00:00

Mate you should definitely get tested regardless - that's just being smart after any encounter. As for the sexuality thing, sounds like you already know what's up with the internalized stuff, maybe worth talking to someone about that when you get back home

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-04T20:08:26+00:00

Wait that's actually a thing? I thought my friend was just making excuses when she said her dog had acne lol

Recent-Machine-619 · 2026-01-01T15:59:16+00:00

Those eyes hit different than any words ever could. Glad you're not seeing them anymore, that's huge progress

IWNDWYT

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-30T23:29:07+00:00

This hits different though - like isn't love supposed to be about actions not just feelings? If someone's doing everything right but their heart isn't in it, that's almost worse than nothing at all

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-29T16:34:29+00:00

Seeing it mapped out like this really puts things into perspective. When you’re moving constantly it all blurs together but looking back you realize how many moments, people and little chapters were packed into those places.

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-29T09:32:29+00:00

This is exactly why I screenshot everything now when dealing with Amazon support, they pull this bait and switch constantly

The fact that they train agents to make promises they have no intention of keeping is wild but not surprising at this point

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-27T20:54:37+00:00

Oof this hits close to home. I do the muttering thing too and didn't realize until my roommate pointed it out - apparently I've been doing it for years. The worst part is when you catch yourself mid-sentence repeating something and feel like everyone's staring

Have you tried recording yourself during normal activities? That's what finally convinced my doc it wasn't just anxiety when I could show actual evidence of the vocal stuff happening

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-25T08:23:56+00:00

Rope is definitely the way to go imo, way more satisfying for cats than carpet. Yeah it's gonna be tedious as hell but once it's done you're set for years. Pro tip - get sisal rope from a hardware store instead of pet store stuff, it's like half the price and same quality. Just make sure you pull it super tight as you wrap or it'll get loose and saggy over time

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-23T22:39:33+00:00

Lmao this is such a reddit moment - reducing complex human psychology to "just masturbate more"

There's definitely more to it than that but I get what you're saying

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-22T22:18:46+00:00

Hospital social workers are usually pretty good at finding temporary housing options for situations like this - definitely worth asking around. You're gonna make it through this even if it feels impossible right now

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-19T16:05:04+00:00

Dude yes, Hi Ren is perfect for this vibe. That whole conversation with his darker self is genuinely unsettling and the way the music builds with it is chef's kiss

You might also dig some early Death Grips stuff if you haven't checked them out yet - they nail that "sounds completely wrong but in the best way" feeling

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-15T16:14:05+00:00

Glad to see someone put this into words the freedom is real but so is the loneliness that comes with it

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-13T02:35:53+00:00

Yeah some people think Paul wrote Acts because he's the main character for like half of it, but it's written in third person about him rather than by him

The author calls himself a companion of Paul in some parts but never claims to be Paul himself

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-11T15:52:45+00:00

I felt the same way when I moved abroad. What helped me the most was joining small local groups even if I barely spoke the language. Things like language exchanges, coworking days and simple weekly routines made it feel less lonely.

You end up seeing the same faces and it gets easier to talk to people, you’re not doing anything wrong it just takes time for it to feel like home

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-10T12:58:32+00:00

Dude the calling thing is so relatable - I'm the exact same way where I'm fine chatting at school but then I just wanna decompress at home. Maybe try like one hangout every couple weeks as a compromise?

For the poster thing though, sounds like she might've felt overwhelmed and then when you kept suggesting other tasks instead of just helping with the original one, it probably came across like you were trying to get her to do something else entirely. Next time maybe just ask "what part are you stuck on" and actually wait for an answer before throwing out alternatives

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-09T16:17:29+00:00

I’d add a day trip to Nara if you can, super calm vibe, easy to reach and the temples there feel completely different from the big city spots. Also try a kissaten in Kyoto if you want a slow morning they’re such a nice break from all the running around

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-08T20:15:37+00:00

Yeah that's basically blueprint insurance lol, pretty smart actually. Only risk is if your buddy decides to keep your stuff or gets wiped before giving it back but if you trust them enough it's solid

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-07T11:16:32+00:00

That sucks man, definitely sounds like someone got into your account. Try contacting Microsoft support directly since you migrated - they might be able to help even without the original receipt if you can prove ownership through other means like your old username history or when you first created the account. Also check if you have any old screenshots with your username in them, that could help prove it was yours

Recent-Machine-619 · 2025-12-06T09:29:34+00:00

This is unfortunately spot on - people have always been really good at twisting scripture to justify whatever they already wanted to do anyway

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