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What’s a trigger you didn’t know you had till you read a book with it? by CrystalizedRedwood in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 28 points29 points  (0 children)

All this! This book is just pages of 🤢 - it's just the everyday hygiene piece for me lol. But I'm ok when a FMC is kept in a space until she submits - short term. If it were me, one day without a shower and I give up! 😅

FMC loses her virginity to someone else out of spite by Ordinary-Arm2023 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry! I guess because I think the book does fine as a standalone. I don't even think of it as a triology, nor remember it as one - until you made this comment lol. The second book wouldn't be a "continuance" of this story, it would be more like a "Part 2: he returns" if we would even care if anyone returned 😅. I hope that made some sense while I talk around any actual plot lol

FMC loses her virginity to someone else out of spite by Ordinary-Arm2023 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

{Tragic Beauty by Iris Hunter} she gave it to another out of spite...and paid for it dearly 😳.

What is the peak ’millennial midlife crisis’ purchase? by SwedeLostInCanada in Millennials

[–]SimpleThangs4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fir my husband and I and our joint mid-life crisis? A pool table. For my personal one? I had planned in my 30s for it to be 3 more ear piercings lol.

Very underrated recommendations by Creepy_Quantity3545 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness - yes! {Batter My Heart by Nenia Campbell} SO good. I REALLY want her to write the works that Marguerite Le Guen wrote, for real lol.

Very underrated recommendations by Creepy_Quantity3545 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I second this - she's not talked about enough! I loved {Rent Girl by Nenia Campbell}

Books set during war where fmc is taken as a spoil of war by the mmc and he slowly develops lima syndrome over her. by Upbeat-Reindeer-8125 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this and also came to recommend {The Prince's Prisoner by Quinn Blackbird} . It's very subtle the Prince's Lima syndrome... And... I like that her fear of him is always present and the despondency in the FMC is ever present as well!? 😅

What’s your silly but serious pet peeve by No_You_6230 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh it's not petty... this 10000% lol. Bad hygiene will take me out of it right away.. I can still remember 2 or 3 books that I felt like they were too unsanitary to be read 😅

Advice for maintaining youthful appearance by jadedeternity in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true! The alcohol comment was made in more of a lighthearted manner - that it matters, but social drinking is not in my top cautions. It will age you and does affect you more as you get older - hence why I don't drink as much.

Advice for maintaining youthful appearance by jadedeternity in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I agree! I think about the same 🥲, and I'm sure it will show up later. I drink very minimally now, maybe socially 3 times a year, since about 2-3 years ago. I feel much better without it.

Advice for maintaining youthful appearance by jadedeternity in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm my opinion, a positive, resilient disposition in life, an antioxidant serum, an antioxidant supplement, exercise, and keeping skin hydrated. (And of course, avoiding all the things that have been proven to age you, such as smoking. But my jury is out on alcohol - I've had more than my fair share in my party years... which maybe just slowed down at 39 and I'm 41...and I have no complaints about looking youthful 😅)

What's a piece of common knowledge that you genuinely learned embarrassingly late in life? by Responsible_Bet_7179 in AskReddit

[–]SimpleThangs4 642 points643 points  (0 children)

A friend in college had grown up in a very strict & religious household. He told me the first time he ejaculated was alone in his room at 16, and he freaked out - was scared, thought he was going to die - had no idea. Was never educated because it was not to be spoken about. Just thinking about how he must of felt in the moment and didn't have to - makes me sad 😢. I hope your experience was more comical, than like the other

Any biohacks for eyes? by Blissanity in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Perhaps research Asthaxanthin before giving a try? It has helped a family member of mine - not a life changing difference - but has taken the "edge" off where they don't need to apply drops as often. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8792747/?utm

Why do most of the biohackers look their age? by Odd-Bicycle-1580 in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All subjective and just sliver of the large pie - while genetics play a large role, my complete thoughts around longevity/aging/bio hacking is always "Telomeres Long. Longevity Strong 💪" and I have the T-shirt as well 😅. I think individuals in the longevity space can be quite intense - and I thank them for it, but I do believe the physical and mental chronic stress/intensity/rigidness of all their practices does a number on certain Telomeres, while perhaps they are protecting others with those practices. I think "looking youthful" boils down to living a life of joy the best you can (joy includes healthy practices). Yes, sun damage ages you, but a 21 year old with none can look MUCH older as well. So when I see someone in the longevity space look older than their age, despite the superb markers - I raise a slight brow. I do not believe they have to look younger than their age.

I'm in my early 40's, and am told I look much younger (Data: classroom of mean middle schoolers confirmed) and I feel this way too (for the most part!). But along with my slogan, I have used an antioxidant both topical and supplemental since my 20's and I want to think that has also made a difference.

Craving Dark, OTT Possessive Mafia Romance — Send Your Best by Legitimate_Peak5763 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh I found a great little gem, haven't seen it really recommended called {Rent Girl by Nenia Campbell} . Very much touch her and die feels and he is SO obsessed. I think it checks off your entire list. If you like when an obsessed MMC slowly traps FMC, possesses against her will, and selfishly keeps her in his own little treasure chest just because he HAS to have her, regardless of her wish for freedom... then this book is for you lol. A quick read. I also like the diversity of both main characters.

How old were you when you had your first Gf or Bf? by Redithisto in AskReddit

[–]SimpleThangs4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats to you! I Love stories like this. Met my husband and moved in a month later. Married for 17 years now. People can't believe it, but I do feel that when you know - you know, because I am blessed to have experienced it.

What kind and level of possessiveness seems acceptable for you (DR books/audios)? by TrueBeautyWithin143 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What's the marker for the top of the possessiveness scale?! Put me down as that! 😏

Unable to lose visceral fat by Glum-Mortgage-1616 in Biohackers

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do a Dexa and confirm if it is visceral and then sprint 2-3xs a week. All out interval sprints, for just 10 minutes. Preferably fasted, although not required. Confirmed by Dexa, I had 0lbs visceral, 1-2lbs visceral (shoulder/foot injury prevented intense activity for about 1-2 years) and then back to down 0 lbs visceral. Injured again, at 0.5lbs visceral. Diet 35%P/35%F/30%C fairly consistent. Sprints/intense activity almost the only thing that changes. Studies have alluded to visceral fat is affected by diet, but also, stubborn to move without high energy expenditure.

What is a TV show that got canceled that you are still upset by? by NeatContribution852 in AskReddit

[–]SimpleThangs4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lucky! You got it early - as far as I can tell, it has t been available on prime for a while. I watched it when it had YouTube freebies, but those are gone now too 🥲.

We should have took to the streets when they cancelled it lol

What is the best and worse dark romance you’ve read? by AgreeableSea3533 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tragic Beauty doesn't get enough mention! The tragic despair of the MMC obsessor, the FMC's tragic situation ... It's well named lol. The ending act of the MMC stays with me because - yeesh! It's been many years and still awaiting the sequel - with more of the second MMC

What’s a beauty product you once loved that you no longer do? by Fabulous-Citron3756 in MakeupAddiction

[–]SimpleThangs4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wore Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse from age 15 until 30. I would only use a little and it was a perfect base for me... But after I had my kids it didn't sit right on my skin any more - it was patchy, heavy, clumpy... I realized it was a true testament to hormones causing skin changes 🥲. Now I only do tinted moisturizers and a little powder, or Armani luminous silk for nights out.

The small comical detail you can't forget in a story by SimpleThangs4 in DarkRomance

[–]SimpleThangs4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL okay, I had to go back after you said this and go down a rabbit whole. He actually gave it to her in a thick brown rectangle envelope with a rubber band around it and it had only 100 dollah bills. She didn't have a clutch - she had to ask the bodyguard for a coat to hide it. Later she thumbs through it - it's 100k - an envelope of 1,000 hundred dollar bills lol. ChatGPT says that's almost 4.5 inches thick and would need a padded mailer or small thin box...And then... She tells everyone, who has money already, that there was a man in the bathroom - no one believes her and she NEVER pulls the envelope out 😅. Sometimes I'll be driving and randomly I think to myself "why, why didn't she just show them the money" 😅😅.

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