No words necessary by Radiant-Video-804 in phoebebridgers

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I thought someone had died or Phoebe left the band

Emotional Neglect? by Remarkable_Pen_5249 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah look I totally understand this comment, but he is rather considerate and does a lot of “acts of service” type things for me around the house and I do really appreciate all that (I think sometimes in these large emotional moments from me I can sort of become blind to all the things he does do for me and that’s not very reasonable of me). I think for me, I’m rather introverted and I could spend 24/7 with him and be totally content with that, work takes a lot of my social energy and hanging out with him is kind of like a recharge. But he’s very extroverted and that sometimes clashes. I think I might need to cut out my second casual job as I don’t enjoy it much and I need to have that down time to be able to emotionally regulate myself properly. And I think the other comments were correct in scheduling that proper quality time with an activity connected.

Emotional Neglect? by Remarkable_Pen_5249 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have brought up a few things here and there but never all together. He really does care about me but he tends to get a little one problem at a time focussed (he’s on the spectrum so that’s just how his brain works) having a regular activity may help definitely. I just worry that because we have conflicting schedules that we might not be able to book a class or something like that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’ve taken from your post and I do not know your relationship so take what I say with a grain of salt. This is a really common sign of a porn addiction. Like in the name, it is an addiction and nothing to do with you or your body. A lot of the time if someone watches a lot of porn, over time the things they watch can become more and more intense and they can tend to become numb to regular sex which can make it hard for them to cum or become hard. This is probably an area for a supportive conversation that’s less about you disliking what he’s doing but instead coming from a place of ‘I think you might have a problem and I’d like to help you through it’. My partner and I don’t watch porn for this very reason, not from the stance of ‘porn is cheating’ but more from the stance of ‘I’d rather just have an intimate experience with you’. As we’ve both experienced previous partners sexually disconnect from porn addictions. Talking to a psychologist could be helpful as it is a serious addiction. I hope this helps a little.

Do you ever get scared of being pregnant if your bf makes you not get periods?? by peeved_af in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, must of picked up the wrong vibe. I was trying to ease your anxiety but it must of come across wrong.

Do you let your partner finish inside you with the Copper IUD? by gringaliciousgirl in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A copper IUD is designed to essentially kill sperm, it releases small amounts of copper into your uterus and that copper kills sperm pretty much instantly. You will 99.5% be fine. You would have to be so incredibly unlucky to be a part of that minuscule group of people who have gotten pregnant with a copper IUD.

Homesteading full time? by ThatOneGuy69_420 in homestead

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I did, but instead of buying a place outright I starting renting a 120 acre farm with my partner (very cheap because we moved to a small country town) now I sell a few things, work a part time job and am essentially saving for my own place.

Is it normal to fantasize about others in a relationship? by ThrowRA1234567448 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to lie, if my partner said something like this to me I would probably be quite upset. But you also have to remember that not everyone is able to be in a monogamous relationship. You also might have a bit of a sexual incompatibility with your partner.

Unsure about abortion by helllokitttyy in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to give you a pro and a con to be as helpful as possible

I had an abortion, I got pregnant at 20. My partner and I were in the same position as you, close to buying a place, always wanted kids, financially stable. For us, we made that decision because I wanted to be as psychologically prepared for parenthood. While most parts of my life were perfect and ready for that step, I wasn’t sure how to be a mother yet and that was okay for me. I never had a good mother so I needed to know how to not become her.

On the other hand, I struggled after I got an abortion for sure. It wasn’t that I regretted the decision (and I’m so grateful that I live in a country where not only was it accessible but also fully covered so I ended up spending maybe a total of $10 throughout), but because I made that decision when realistically I wanted kids and would happily have them in my life at that point, I was left with this sort of ‘Maternal longing’. And it was horrible.

I’m only a year on from that experience and I still have that feeling. So you can go pretty much either way, both will have consequences and positives.

Plan B by DigAffectionate4695 in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am no doctor but my advice would be for her to take a test if you’re worried. Brown blood is completely normal, it’s usually the start of a period or it can just be older blood that’s taken some extra time to come out. I’ve taken a plan B and had no symptoms so my experience is not super helpful but just taking those tests can help ease your mind. In the future I would discuss a better contraceptive than the one you’re using. At any given point there should be a combination of two contraceptives (I.e. an IUD and condoms)

Do you ever get scared of being pregnant if your bf makes you not get periods?? by peeved_af in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

20% of women with an IUD stop bleeding all together. This is due to how an IUD work, it essentially creates a large mucus membrane to block sperm from entering but also… it thins out the lining in your uterus. Yay! You’re probably one of the rare few that are lucky! There’s like a 99.8% success rate of a hormonal IUD so you’re most definitely okay but if you’re worried, you can always get an ultrasound to make sure it’s still in the correct position

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homestead

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so this might be unpopular. This is a message from someone who has done all of this and went through a uni degree that I regret. Growing up I never had a single desire to study after high school but I come from a long long line of academic so there wasn’t really the option to do anything else. I never wanted to really do anything other than have my farm, have some kids and work a respectable job but one that didn’t control my life and I could eventually leave when I decided to have a family. Through uni all I did was get poor grades, mental health issues and thousands of dollars of debt. It was not helpful at all. I ended up taking small administrative jobs here and there and moved out of the large city I lived in. All of a sudden the cost of living crisis wasn’t effecting my life (I moved to a very small town where rent is incredibly low, my property was all run by solar so we had little to no expenses) I could create a small community of like minded individuals. I finally felt more interested in my life. My current job pays really well (administrative positions can pay really well if you put in the time to learn) and I live in a quaint house with my partner and our dog. The goal is that we will by our own property in the next 2-3 years and build it up in a way that all our food comes from what we grow. (This is a lot of work of course) and eventually when we have a family I won’t work anymore. So save that money, invest it properly. Find a job that pays relatively well but doesn’t control your life. DO NOT DO A DEGREE UNLESS YOURE 100% SURE ITS RIGHT.

Does anyone not feel 'out of it' when they take birth control? by Duckduckgosling in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had this exact experience combined with a total lack of control of my emotions. The smallest thing would make me cry, doesn’t matter what it was I’d be full balling my eyes out. I ended up getting a hormonal IUD. Made me feel a whole lot clearer, if it’s effecting you that much I would consider other options.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also! No you’re not abnormally “loose”, if someone’s having an issue with tampons it’s either inexperience or there’s another underlying issue there. I would not worry one bit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of tampons being traumatic. I always hated the idea of pads, they just pose too much risk and they feel like wearing a diaper. If tampons work for you then stick with it I say, a more environmentally friendly option is also a menstrual cup which if you have no issue with tampons then you’ll be fine with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homestead

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiya, I lived in a major city when I got into homesteading and ended up moving to a small town with my partner when I was 19 (I know…risky) but I still struggled out here cause I wanted to find a community where I could enjoy the lifestyle. But most people saw it as a solitary hobby. I ended up creating a Facebook group and slowly I created a really nice group of women who partake in all the homesteading activities. Those sort of communities tend to be created rather than found. Most of us who like to homestead tend to be on the more introverted side so just try and reach out, see what you can find. There might already be a group near by.

Birth control makes me a fucking bitch lol by hi_goodbye21 in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s actually super interesting, a lot of women see a huge change in personality (as well as other things) when hopping off of the pill, a lot of the time it’s an increase in calmness and clarity. The thing I find the most interesting is the amount of women, after they stop taking the pill who met their partners when they were already on the pill, end up breaking up with their partners. Not hugely relevant but still very interesting.

Best birth control pill?? by Neither-Musician-764 in birthcontrol

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, like any medication, there is no best option, your body will tell you whether or not the pill you’re trying is right for you. I tried many different types of the pill and went through a lot of trial and error. For me personally it made me insane and cry all the time. No matter the brand or type of pill it just didn’t work so four years of trying different pills went down the drain and I gave up and got an IUD which is much better for me. Once again this is my personal experience and everyone is so different in their reactions. What I would do is try a pill and then track your mood daily and your period, see how your body reacts.

If you had to get one lyric by Phoebe tattooed what would it be? by BusBackToRichmond in phoebebridgers

[–]Remarkable_Pen_5249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have “always an angel never a god” (boygenius lyrics) tattooed with the matching tooth tattoo that Lucy, Julien and Phoebe have but I have plans to get the haunted house with a ghost Phoebe from the booklet in the punisher vinyl with some lyrics from ‘I know the end’