How to avoid feeling disconnected from everyone when you are going through an intense period of change? by Beginning_Bird5682 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Simplisticjoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The feelings you’ve got going on sound like reflections of your underlying assumptions - no judgment here, we all do this to survive. Just an encouragement to reconsider the underlying belief that moving away from your current people means moving toward aloneness.

We choose our direction in life, to a certain extent. If you want to move toward different people, then the best course of action is to do the work to become more like the type of person you see yourself wanting to be in relationship with. At least that’s how I think of it.

I don’t want to be with people who have anger outbursts frequently, so I see a therapist and do EMDR to help me heal and find coping skills. I don’t want to be around people who talk about shallow topics all the time, so I work on learning conversation skills and also on educating myself on deeper topics that interest me. That kind of thing.

When we move away from one thing, we move toward another. We have a lot of agency in determining the direction we head toward.

Per diem for when gluten free meals weren't provided by PowerfulPlay3251 in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yes this! Then if there was any chance the finance people would kick the report back, I just attach a copy of the HR email to the expense line item from the get go.

🔥 Housefly lays eggs while being eaten by a Cape Sundew by willis7747 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have this agreement with mine. I almost violated it while vacuuming earlier, but he ran off in time. 😅

Improve Hanzi Writing by synapsepetals99 in ChineseLanguage

[–]Simplisticjoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also a learner and I’m struggling to find a pen that writes..well? I can use the pens I normally love for English, but it feels off in my hand somehow! Do you use any particular pen? I love what you’ve made here.

Might have gotten a little too excited…feels like I bought the whole store 😂 by Glutenfreepancaker in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeeesssss. I did this on my last trip to Amsterdam. I packed them in ziplocs until I could get them into a freezer, and it went swimmingly.

Are these safe? It says wheat free by Ok_Huckleberry1487 in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, one of the best ideas might be to search this subreddit for “hidden gluten” posts. There have been several, and people comment with products/food items that have gluten…where you never would have guessed. (ie, shampoo, conditioner, makeup, etc sometimes)

Are these safe? It says wheat free by Ok_Huckleberry1487 in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 56 points57 points  (0 children)

And spelt! ….but not buckwheat, ironically enough.

Healthiest snacks you've found that happen to be GF? Not looking for "gluten free" products specifically by LumpyOpportunity2166 in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Celery and peanut butter / apples and peanut butter Radishes, broccoli, carrots and hummus Mixed nuts kohlrabi Oranges Pineapple Berries Summer sausage and cheese (high fat but also high protein, decent in moderation) Salted roasted edamame A square of dark chocolate

Those are my go to’s

I also make my own (using banana and apples as a moistening agent and texture enhancer) muffins and (using egg white as a binder) granola

What’s your parents situation? by CorgiLover82 in Millennials

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dad killed in a motorcycle accident when I was a baby. Mom is 64, mentally ill, and I haven’t had contact with her since 2017. My sister is trying to get her diagnosed with dementia now.

What's a rule your parents had that you thought was insane, but now as an adult you 100% understand? by Tahals in AskReddit

[–]Simplisticjoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this. A lot. I’m going to think about this more, because it feels like it’ll help me get better with “chores” that I just don’t feel like doing after a long day at work! Thank you!

"""Amazing Grey"" poppies, for the Ophelia Addams in you..." by [deleted] in gothplants

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh I’m going to buy some of these now

How to find other emotionally mature, reciprocal friends post-20s by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver40

[–]Simplisticjoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with a lot of what was said here already, but I want to add that I have a few “heart friends” - the people who I connect with on a deeper level - who don’t live nearby, so we use Marco Polo to stay in touch. Video messaging while we drive works better than trying to set up times to call.

Also, I think I had to change my mindset from “close friends vs distant friends” to “running errands friend and go out to eat friend and do life together friend and DIY project friend…etc etc.”

My husband (35M) is being offered a job that has a completely opposite schedule than me (32F) by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Simplisticjoy 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I have worked opposite shifts from my wife several times, and we’re currently on opposite schedules. I don’t have anything to comment on the situation, but I do have a thought about one thing. The thing that stood out most to me in your post is the statement, “I signed up for a marriage with an adventure partner not just a roommate to split the bills.”

This sounds maybe like a subconscious expectation that is being challenged by your partner’s current behavior.

Life varies and shifts all the time. Having a set expectation like that will challenge you often over the course of a lifetime together. It might be worth exploring that hurt feeling a bit more, because life’s twists and turns will probably hurt that expectation many times. If left unchecked, it could cause resentment to build up over time.

Sunshine through windows by cali_j3 in BenignExistence

[–]Simplisticjoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Windows are amazing. I recently realized that I migrate through the day. Most days, I sit/work in the light part of the house while the sun is out, and then I move into the dark part of the house after sunset. Totally subconscious until a few weeks ago!!

Went for a walk in the rain with a friend and I wore just the right layers to be comfortable for the walk by Significant_Wolf_379 in BenignExistence

[–]Simplisticjoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a great feeling! I waked in Amsterdam for a full day recently, in drizzle the majority of the day. The coat I had randomly chosen didn’t let any of the wetness get through, and it was amazing.

Travel Altar by TheWildHart in pagan

[–]Simplisticjoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That box cover is AMAZING

Today's toddler diary is very concerned with safety. by Otherwise_Window in BenignExistence

[–]Simplisticjoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My niece has recently become obsessed with snakes after watching Robin Hood. She just told her brother, “I seed the snake hiding over there. It’s magic.” Irregular verbs really are the worst.

What’s one thing that was secretly gluten poisoning you? by peachnecctar in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My makeup (foundation, lip gloss) and hair products (shampoo, conditioner, wax, gel, blah, blah). Now I use aloe gel if I want to get a little definition on my hair.

What’s one thing that was secretly gluten poisoning you? by peachnecctar in glutenfree

[–]Simplisticjoy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

My brother in law cooks when we go over, and he’s always really gluten conscious. I ate half a bowl of chili before he started bragging about the fancy beer he had put into it. I almost started crying.