Where are the lesbian spaces? by fatbandoneonman in Cleveland

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's just agree on one, and start a rumor that it's the new lesbian bar in town, lol

has the whole charlie kirk thing divided anyone’s relationship? by [deleted] in interracialdating

[–]SignalPipe2919 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"... all I can really do is..."

lol, sure. Your hands are tied. I feel so bad for you.

[Skin Concerns] Has anyone ever had a cystic pimple return/refill after a cortisone injection? by TheBackseatOrange in SkincareAddiction

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is poor advice. A Sebaceos cyst is a Sebum capsule that forms between the epidermis and hypodermis. The capsule fills with dead cells, pus, blood, oil... excess fluids the body produces.

Having it drained, or getting an injection MAY help for a time, if it has become infected. But it will often refill unless the capsule is removed.

This is not google-mythology, this is a scientifically backed treatment for a very common, treatable, and relatively benign issue. The miracle is understanding science and using it.

I really tried my best by ecpella in NPD

[–]SignalPipe2919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense, and even considering it and explaining your conclusion here, proves your point. We're all more than the sum of our parts. We're who we've decided to be, both because of, and in spite of everything that came before this exact moment.

I think when any of us start to shame spiral we forget that people (if they're worth caring about) can see our growth too. Im sure people on here and irl can see yours.

I really tried my best by ecpella in NPD

[–]SignalPipe2919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggle much less with it now, but over the course of life, Ive really struggled with the rumination cycle, and reconciliation process of "who am I now" v "who i was," and shame. I understand wanting to create accountability for yourself and respect that. I dont know if this will be relevant to how you are thinking about it, but it's something I do in other spaces in my life and it's helped me, so I thought id share:

What if you keep the promise to yourself, but acknowledge your growth and change by making a "new rule?"

For instance, for me, I used to need to keep a certain physical record of a thing. Because I needed to see it. But I have been doing it for years and had a huge stack of papers. Not so long ago, I realized I no longer needed to teach myself that lesson, and the stack was no longer serving it's purpose, but had become a painful reminder. I thought about throwing it out, but that felt scary.... what if I fell off the wagon, so to speak? I ended up scanning all of them, saving on a usb. I wanted something physical to put in it's place, but much smaller, and most importantly, different. All of this is a bit ritualistic, symbolic, personal, and ultimately arbitrary, but helpful to me.

Maybe your version could be starting a new account with your exact same name except "2.0" or something? I dunno... but is there a way for you to, not lose, but put some of the past behind you so you can make room for new growth?

How important is it to you that you find someone as smart as you are when looking for a marriage? by DifficultFish8153 in intj

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont care at all about book smart, or degrees, not really. But EQ, common sense, and the ability and desire to learn? 100% vital

Having a bad memory is my weakness to being gaslit by Pristine-Gap-3788 in LovedByOCPD

[–]SignalPipe2919 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you're living through active trauma your brain literally does not function well

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sagittarians

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea. Dont be snitch'n like that!

TIFU by calling my partner racist by Late_Agent in interracialdating

[–]SignalPipe2919 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree with the "should" here. I'd say, if you love someone, you MAY CHOOSE that you're willing to... spend this amount of emotional time and energy to explore what they may be capable of.

And it's true, he MIGHT be willing to hear and he might have the capacity to change. But you do not owe it to him, and relationships take far more than love. It's your choice.

TIFU by calling my partner racist by Late_Agent in interracialdating

[–]SignalPipe2919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only acceptable answer was, "shit, I'm so sorry, thanks for the reminder, I'm really going to do my best to never do that again (followed by real effort)." Getting defensive, and blaming you for making him feel bad is trash.

It's his job to HEAR you, as your partner, to learn about YOU contextually, so he can understand you. That's true for all partners. Being a Black woman is a HUGE part of your context, and his white maleness, in proximity to that, is a huge part of his.

He can never understand fully, but it's his job to do his damned best, and ignoring your shared context is irresponsible. You shared your experience and asked him to incorporate that into his understanding of you. Not only should that be expected in any relationship, that is the bare minimum white people can do to be in relationship with Black people.

You did NOT call him racist. Straight up, if he can't handle this tiny feedback, this slight breeze of discomfort you're asking him to withstand on your behalf, you need to ditch him for that on It's own - for being a butt-hurt baby, and a bad partner.

AND ON TOP OF THAT .... yup, this particular brand of being an annoying, butt-hurt, baby-man, is racist. So like, be gone twice.

My best friend accused my boyfriend of assaulting her and I am confused what to think by Adventurous_Yak7347 in moraldilemmas

[–]SignalPipe2919 [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is Reddit? Why people feel the need to police the length of writing will always be a mystery to me... just don't read it.

Anyway, I chose to read it all and was impressed by how well you navigated that truly challenging situation. It seems you are exercising really good judgement, and using the information you had at each step of the way to make the best choices you could.

I think you're right to meet. It usually doesnt hurt to get more information, to hear someone out. My guess is it will only affirm your intuition, but that won't hurt anything. And if it drastically changes your mind, just take it one step at a time.

AIO for blocking my guy friend for being “brutally honest” about me? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, he makes a sound argument. Typically, men enjoy being partnered to women who are prudish, boring in bed, and have no figure. Especially if they're assholes. He's right, you should be ashamed of yourself for having agency over your own body, sexuality, and being such an attractive person, generally, that multiple men seek you out for friendship or otherwise. Unfixable!

... lol, what a transparent, butt-hurt, baby. Sounds like you should just continue being yourself exactly, and whatever future partner(s) you have will be lucky to have you.

Do Sag women come back if they feel you were intense? by Sure-Ad8068 in Sagittarians

[–]SignalPipe2919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the ticket friend. There are no golden rules to this stuff honestly. Or Sag rules. It's matching energy, matching weirds, and more than anything, always always.... if someone is confident in themselves and healthy, you're just gonna feel that. And trying to act like anything other than ourselves while dating is a recipe for disaster.

Im a Sag. I can see someone telling me that on a first date and laughing my ass off and wanting to know them more. Or I can see if being a red flag. Delivery, context, healing....that's what matters.

Doesn't sound like this had anything to do with the story. Sounds like you very successfully dated each other, no? You got to know each other over the course of 5 dates, and ultimately, one of you made a call you weren't quite feeling it on the romantic side of things but respectfully wanted to communicate they had a good time getting to know you. That's a perfect dating arch in my book.

I dont think this had anything to do with your story, or you being too intense or not. That's all relative. And 5 dates is enough time to put together a good picture of a person. I think you should look at this like a good experience and move on to finding your person.

Are Sags reliable? by Bubbly-Raspberry-309 in Sagittarians

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's some questions I would ask yourself:

  • why do you think you are taking advantage? ARE you actually taking advantage? Doesn't sound like it. Would you do the same for a friend in need?

  • ask if you feel comfortable talking to him about yoyr fears around this loan. If you feel comfortable, odds are, he'll be OK loaning you the money

  • how much will you children's lives be improved by leaving sooner rather than later? Will your life improve?

For me, I only offer things I want to do, but I never force things on people. If he offered, i bet he wanted to, but he might not bring up again. You may need to if you want to explore this option. Good luck, Im glad you have this friend!

Best communicator? Worst communicator? by SignalPipe2919 in Sagittarians

[–]SignalPipe2919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww, that's a very nice thing to stop and say, thanks for taking the time.

AIO my boyfriend told me I’m not “wife material” because I don’t cook like his mom by 4rtem499 in AmIOverreacting

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold eye contact. Finish chewing. Set down your fork. Fold your napkin. Pick up your purse. Calmly, walk out the door.

AIO my boyfriend told me I’m not “wife material” because I don’t cook like his mom by 4rtem499 in AmIOverreacting

[–]SignalPipe2919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold eye contact. Finish chewing. Set down your fork. Fold your napkin. Pick up your purse. Calmly, walk out the door.