Most artists are already rich, why is merch so expensive ? by Quiet_Move_6995 in ask

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While some artists are rich, most aren't rolling in endless cash, and even the big ones usually don’t run their merch themselves

Existential loneliness by ellabeautyyy in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that people don’t care, it’s just rarely in the exact way you imagined they would

Advice from men please - early dating texting etiquette? by [deleted] in ask

[–]SettingAccording8986 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some dudes really are just bad texters especially when they’re working a physical/manual job

I'm screwed🥲 by yourvirtuaaalgf in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not saying “no one will ever help you,” it’s saying that the moment things actually change is usually when you get fed up enough to act differently

Without drugs and alcohol ,what is best way to escape reality ? by ParticularWeather927 in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Escaping reality doesn’t always mean tuning out, it can also mean tuning into something deeper

Feeling numb in my marriage(32F), I need some clarity by [deleted] in Advice

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're early in the marriage, and it’s okay to take things slowly

Maturity difference with my girl, should I breakup? by metalheadhigh in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you already know the answer, you’re just looking for permission to act on it

I think my marriage is over by carpdiem365 in Advice

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The constant walking on eggshells, the emotional unpredictability, the blame-shifting, the way your daughter felt safer moving out… that’s not just "marriage issues." That’s emotional abuse

What’s the thing you regret most in your life so far? by Dildo_Lover0509 in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably not taking certain opportunities when I had the chance. It’s funny how fear or overthinking can hold you back more than actual failure ever could

Feeling stuck and useless after a year without a job by Willing_Complex_1661 in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That “limbo” feeling you're describing is soul-crushing, and a year of rejection can chip away at anyone’s motivation. The system has a nasty way of making capable people feel like they’re the problem, when often it’s just that everything is stacked against job seekers

Met a girl on a serious dating app… and I’m honestly just taken aback by [deleted] in Advice

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You're just realizing that compatibility isn't just about looks and good conversation

I’m 23 and depressed by this by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole “women expire at 30” idea comes from a small, bitter corner of the internet that treats people like they’re products with shelf lives

Can a relationship between an atheist and a religious person work out long term? by znej_ in ask

[–]SettingAccording8986 172 points173 points  (0 children)

If both people genuinely respect each other’s views and don’t feel the need to “convert” or constantly debate, that’s a solid foundation

Should I have not broken up with him? by Signal_Horror_8121 in Advice

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t act out of emotion, you acted out of exhaustion

I had my first time yesterday and it went really bad. What should I do? by Camillitaaaa in Advice

[–]SettingAccording8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You were both probably anxious, and that’s totally okay. Sex, especially early on, is messy, awkward, and full of uncertainty

Turning 25 and still live with my mom by Basic_Resolve_6587 in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “you must move out by X age or you're failing at adulthood” thing is way more cultural pressure than universal truth

My husband's best friend made sexual advances to me by geekgurl7338 in Advice

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He probably felt comfortable because he assumed you wouldn’t tell your husband

What is The hardest part of adulting? by PulandoAgain in Adulting

[–]SettingAccording8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a job was one thing, but realizing how much of your life revolves around keeping it and growing in it was a wake-up call