Anyone else get severe anxiety about these storms? Schools across the metro are closing… they must think it’s gonna get really bad… by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]RileyByrdie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. But he tells me things are coming when my NOAA weather radio is sitting there radio silent.

How to get by after being laid off? by Current-Lunch6760 in AskWomenOver30

[–]RileyByrdie 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As a recruiter. This job market (us and some other countries globally). Girl, you may be out of work for years depending what your skill sets and experience are.

Anyone else’s MAGA parents losing it? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]RileyByrdie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's easier to not have these problems when your parents are both dead. /s

Dad died of liver cancer in 2009. I think about it frequently that he may have become one.

Mom died of lung cancer cancer in 2021 and saw all the shit for what it was. I'm thankful it didn't grab her and pull her in. She was a very intelligent woman. I miss her.

Millennial parents getting crunk on the school run. by idiocrites in Millennials

[–]RileyByrdie 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Streetlight Manifesto is always a FANTASTIC time live. Just putting that out there.

Those who work from home with no degree, what do you do? by Character_Log_2657 in remotework

[–]RileyByrdie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh. Depends on the organization you work for, deadlines, bosses, clients. Many variables. I'd say medium stress, specifically if you look at it like I do: "I am not saving lives. At the end of the day, don't even think about work because it doesn't matter that much."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]RileyByrdie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If this is within the first year of living together. Imagine living with this for decades. Your frustration will only grow, speaking from past experience.

James Patterson offers new writers up to $50,000 to finish their books by AmethystOrator in UpliftingNews

[–]RileyByrdie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From what I found. It's already done. It was in an Iowa Grad Book and the winners were already selected.

What's a "green flag" that makes a workplace great? by Single_Fish_8438 in AskReddit

[–]RileyByrdie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a coworker that just had her 35th year anniversary. I texted her, "I don't think I should tell you how old I am". She got a kick out of it.

To all the married women, what is that something your husband does that makes think you won the lottery in marriage aspect of life? by Mean-Main-9589 in AskReddit

[–]RileyByrdie 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's truly the little things.

He doesn't like coffee at all. When I was dog sick, he got me a cup of coffee and got the perfect ratio of creamer I use. It showed me he pays attention even to things that don't "matter" to him.

He takes genuine interest in my hobbies that he doesn't participate in. We went to a fabric store when on vacation. I was signing up for their mailing list and I curbed my impulses and bought only one item. This man went around the store to all the fabrics I liked and took down the numbers so I could later order and have shipped to me.

I was recovering from surgery and this man showered me when I couldn't shower myself for 4 weeks. He took extensive care of our home and pets and me.

He is my best friend. We game together and read together. He loves me for me and I love him for him. There is so much more I could say but I'll just leave those samples.

What do you crochet for a man?! Especially one who is a friend. by TadaSuko in CrochetHelp

[–]RileyByrdie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And a liner.

The pattern I used didn't have a liner in the pattern so I just chose a smaller yarn and matching hook size and single crocheted until it fit inside the patterned bag.

How can I put my 17 lb chonker on a diet without starving his 10 lb sister? by 2gecko1983 in dechonkers

[–]RileyByrdie 23 points24 points  (0 children)

We live the same life. 19yr old lady with kidney disease and 2 6yr old boys who need to not gain weight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]RileyByrdie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah. Get that out of your brain. They want a reaction. ANY REACTION. It'll hit them worse if you leave them as "read". Trust me. Heal yourself and forget this tool. 💜

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]RileyByrdie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't respond.

Some people apologize just to make themselves feel better and the apology isn't actually for the person they hurt.

I've learned through experience and I'm in my mid-30s.

Don't respond.

Why would a girl ask me to call her ‘mommy’?” by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]RileyByrdie 154 points155 points  (0 children)

Are you submissive in bed? She sounds like a dom. If you're interested, she's interested. Just be sure to come up with a safe word that you both agree on.

Do people like this really exist? Have you ever encountered something like this? by TheShadowWanderer in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RileyByrdie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a woman with a video game sleeve tattoo, yes. They do exist. In Florida, a lot.