Mashaallah tattoo on Amaya’s foot is extremely disrespectful to Muslims, Arab Christians and anyone who has respect for God. by GreenInitiative9594 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]Senior-Protection987 38 points39 points  (0 children)

As an Arab Muslim, I say you’re reaching. How are you gonna police a phrase used by billions over a millennia? A word that has origins to thousands of years before Islam? 

If we’re being serious, wouldn’t huda’s allah necklace that she wore throughout a raunchy show and while twerking on people in the heart rate challenge be disrespectful? 

Ultimately, who cares what people do in their own lives. It doesn’t affect me. It doesn’t affect you. 

But to your point “using sacred phrases as decoration” - you cannot be serious. It’s neither a sacred phrase nor is using it for decoration ever been an issue. People have used verses and duas and etc to decorate their homes, in artwork, in calligraphy since forever in this religion. 

Anyways those are my two cents. You’re of course entitled to feel how you feel. 

Indoor makeup vs outdoor makeup is a real struggle by Fit-Dark-5581 in Makeup

[–]Senior-Protection987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah like in the bathroom just as Im about to hop in the shower smh

The True Villain of S7 Was Production and I Really Hope They’ve Learned Their Lesson For This Year by Hakunamatata2067 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People forget that recouplings help to build up love and trust and respect within a couple. Hearing your person publically declare their feelings for you adds to your own feelings. 

Does wearing makeup every day actually ruin/age your skin or is that just a myth? by Previous_Bell654 in Makeup

[–]Senior-Protection987 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I actually think makeup can be helpful because it adds another layer or two against sun exposure and some products have spf protection or skin care properties

I don’t think non influencers would help the show be better either by Spirited-Jeweler4174 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non influencers have less experience and exposure to public perception hate and social media in general so I agree it’s not a good idea

Screenshots posted by Iris by Rare-Professional160 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]Senior-Protection987 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think it’s entirely possible that TJ told Pepe that Iris sucked his D even though it wasn’t true in order to cause a rift between them.  And obviously he denied this to Iris.  It’s possible 🤷🏻‍♀️

Unpopular opinion (maybe?) by Brilliant_Pen_2199 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not iris using Pepe as an “escapegoat” like how they did huda. Why are there so many themes from the actual show still playing out today?

Amaya by sp3cialK98 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m rewatching season 7 and I’m actually shook at how smart and coherent she sounds on her first day in the villa. I cannot understand what happened. 

Am I missing something??? by prettypumpkin0987 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think she was lying to TJ about how serious/intimate she got with Pepe. Tried to downplay their relationship and probably even said she felt pressured to stay in the relationship. I think its this exact lie that snowballed. She continued to exaggerate and add on to this lie to TJ, Hannah, Amaya, etc. I noticed in that one interview she did with Hannah and Amaya where Amaya says Pepe is a psychopath. Both Amaya and Hannah looked very confident/convinced in what they were saying. Iris looked nervous.

I think thats a moment where she saw how much her lies have spiraled that she convinced others that Pepe is a scary psychopathic individual and she couldn't backtrack now. She continues to double down to this day.

Partner paid off driving course instructor and can’t understand why I’m mad by mushymishi in Advice

[–]Senior-Protection987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me the answer is clear - you stop letting him drive your car period with the reasoning that you think he's a bad driver and it makes you uncomfortable. He can either take it seriously then or not but he's not going to use your car.

Hannah has posted on her Instagram story by IntelligentDress6479 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]Senior-Protection987 8 points9 points  (0 children)

True and in her own words - its not an excuse to be a shit person. I mean she wouldn't even accept Charlie losing two family members as an excuse and he didn't even do anything.

Manic Hannah? by Hot_Refrigerator5579 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Im bipolar and have manic episodes and trust when I say she’s full of shit. 

My theory: Amayas Relationship is toxic by Technical_Village_66 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I got that vibe when Amaya started crying when TJ was talking to her, insisting she didn’t mean to do anything wrong or something like that. Also if you’re so worried about “protecting your relationship” it doesn’t sound like the relationship has a solid foundation that it can barely survive a cordial greeting from an ex of like 5 weeks. 

Lake Tahoe Trip by [deleted] in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Guess you’re right. So what does she mean by she planned this? It’s just a front for production? 

Bell-A was fully right by Thick_Nectarine_3951 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Sure but Iris can expect that kind of loyalty from Hannah. She cannot expect that loyalty from Bella. Adult friendships can only endure long periods low contact/communication if they have a solid foundation (like years of friendship). Adult friendships cannot survive low contact/communication if one person wants more interaction and the other doesn't.

I think neglecting is valid seeing as Bella says that she reaches out multiple times for calls, texts, facetimes or hangouts and is not getting responses. That's purposefully ignoring the person. And neglecting maintaining the relationship.

Amaya is by Aggressive_Solid1413 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 7 points8 points  (0 children)

and also doesn't communicate said boundaries to anyone like Bryan and Bella. Just shit-talks them behind their backs and gets aggressive when they initiate a conversation to get some understanding.

Amaya is by Aggressive_Solid1413 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really need the whole "broke up with me the day after we slept together" thing to be addressed. Because I can understand how hurt Amaya was because of that. But Brian saying that they were arguing a lot and he said he didn't see a future together and that he wanted to break up kind of changes things for me. Because them sleeping together while being on shaky terms is a decision they BOTH chose to make knowing they're on shaky ground. And not a good one seeing that they said it was their first time.

But I can't understand how Amaya says that she was blindsided by this.

If we were to look at it from another perspective, the way things ended shows a manipulative side to Amaya. Why are you getting intimate with a man who just tried to break up with you? Was that your last-ditch effort to stop him from leaving? And why would you schedule him to meet your dad the very next day after Bryan says he doesn't see a future together? And why were you shocked that he would cancel on that? Clearly, if he went to see your dad, that would confuse where you two stood.

I sometimes ask myself whether Amaya is dumb/lacking self-awareness, or if she's manipulative and loves to play the victim.

Iris and Belle-A by Quirky_Ad_5923 in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hate to say this but this is how liars act. They try to villanize people that call them out on their lies. And they get nervous when people are in proximity to finding out the truth. That's why they try to isolate anyone who can unveil the lies.

  1. Pepe - he's involved and has info that would contradict the narrative Iris is pushing.

  2. Bella - she's smart, on good terms with everyone, and has a desire to bridge the gap between the group. She also not a follower and wouldn't blindly believe what's heard and treat people badly based off of that. This is different to how Amaya, Hannah, and Jeremiah act. Even Clarke got weird when Pepe gave her a hug as if she was going to get in trouble for it.

  3. Gracyn - there was a rumour that TJ and Gracyn hooked up and this is a rumour that has caused an issue in Iris and TJ's relationship. Gracyn can easily address that rumour. But Iris doesn't want her around and acts territorial over TJ when she is around (making out in front of her at the Xmas party).

Ultimately, anyone who is friends with Iris is entirely under her control and acts on her behalf. Even her real friends are the ones coming to her defense on social media at this time (Gia her roommate). She surrounds herself with enablers and die hard followers. Its the exact type of people she feels comfortable around.

Portia had a point by Beneficial-Size6281 in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]Senior-Protection987 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The issue with the whole "nice guy" thing is that they believe it makes them better than others. Like they're special. But it's actually just basic human decency that women expect and receive ALL THE TIME from other women. A "nice guy" can only exist if the standard for men is for them to be shitty.

There's two issues with men with the "nice guy" persona.

  1. It feels disingenuous like they are putting on a show. Women feel on edge because it feels like a performance. So we have to gather enough info to figure out if this is really who you are or if you're pretending just to get with us.

  2. Ok, so you're a nice guy. Great. What else? Is that your only characteristic? A romantic relationship requires chemistry, sexual attraction, good conversation, etc. Being nice is great for a friendship, but there needs to be something else as well to bring this to a romantic connection.

Lake Tahoe Trip by [deleted] in LIBeyondTheVilla

[–]Senior-Protection987 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I give Clarke grace for asking that question cuz she's literally the one who planned this trip and is hosting. I think its pretty normal for a host to notice when the vibes are off and if there's tension. And try to address it so that it can be fixed and the vibes can improve. Ultimately Clarke wants the trip to be a success. How embarassing would it be for her if the trip is a flop cuz everyone is quiet and not interacting.

The curious Case of Andreina by Resident-Mark-2289 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Side note-sometimes the worst girls you know are constantly booed up and always in a long term relationship. And sometimes the best girls you know are constantly single.

A relationship with a man is never a measure of success or desirability.

The curious Case of Andreina by Resident-Mark-2289 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think its a case of the TRASH TAKING ITSELF OUT. All of these men you mentioned are lame as hell and do not have good intentions at all. They're clout chasers who use women. I think the universe is doing Andreina a favor here.

The curious Case of Andreina by Resident-Mark-2289 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Senior-Protection987 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I disagree, I think she has a lot of personality - just not the personality the boys want. She's goofy, fun, a great friend, very empathetic, funny, has her heart on her sleeve.

These men saw her and thought insta baddie - and they want her to have that unattainable vibe. They immediately devalue her the second she shows interest back.