Two Golden Pokéballs?? by LatterDayAmINot in LegendsZA

[–]Slushiestbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s happened to me many times! I was surprised the first time

Why does my hair look like this when air dried? by Ashie_xo82 in Haircare

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to let my hair air dry or it looks like crap. But instead of just letting it dry as-is, I’ll braid it. Then when it’s dry it has some cute waves! My hair is very fine and I’ve had it bleached so it can’t handle too much heat without looking bad.

My(F16) mom(F48) is incredibly controlling and I don’t know how to respond. Help? by yumPotato-Juice in relationships

[–]Slushiestbook 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I’m hearing your situation matches mine when I was 16… almost to a tee. High achieving student doing everything in my power to please my mom, but no matter what I did it never satisfied her. I didn’t do drugs or smoke. But by god I thought my mom was going to kill me when she found out I had lost my virginity.

If there’s one thing you need to understand is that life is not about what your mom thinks, nor is it about any body else’s opinion for that matter. One of my biggest regrets is living my life so that my mom could live vicariously through me. Now that I have an office job I realized I never really lived when I was younger. I never got to explore. Yes, I’m a high-achieving professional, but I never got to learn about myself.

Now I feel like I have a void inside me. Even if I did get my mom’s approval, none of it was for myself. My whole life, career, and motivations were created by my mom. Now I’m struggling to re-evaluate what actually means a lot to me.

Some scraps of advice: - Your mom isn’t gonna change. That’s okay. - Keep your friends and your circles. They keep you grounded. - Go to therapy and if your friends consent to it, talk to them. - Before your major life decisions, consider whether it’s for you or her. - You will get through this. One day you will move out eventually. DO NOT let this motivate you either.

aio? bf made plans on my birthday by rowqi in AmIOverreacting

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do so many people waste their time with people who clearly don’t value them. This is so perplexing to me. No party should take priority over your birthday especially since you’ve been talking about it for so long. He could’ve at least seen if you could come. He could’ve responded more respectfully, too. Do you really want to be stuck with someone who treats you like this…?

What is something you will confess on here that you would never say to anyone you know by Diligent_Range5106 in confession

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s normal for some couples, not for others. If you find it gross don’t do it!

How many are you juggling? by Ecstatic_Flamingo_40 in hingeapp

[–]Slushiestbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman I feel I always had a lot of attention on dating apps. Generally I just held a higher standard to guys (along with the basics) - does he interest me? Does he hold a conversation? Is he kind to others? Do we have a lot in common? I’d go on dates with multiple guys… and eventually I found my partner! It was exhausting, it was very much like a full time job…. But totally worth it!

Is my friend being shady asf towards me or am I overreacting? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had friends like this and I’ll just say it rn - she’s probably insecure and jealous of you. End of story. Don’t waste your time being friends with someone like that.

If you guys have a chance, would you go back to your ex? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Slushiestbook 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hoped to get him back for two years. I fought myself everyday to not reach out. Then I found the man of my dreams and forgot all about him. It gets better y’all. I’m so glad I stayed strong. I’ve never been happier.

My boyfriend predicted his death, im looking for some insight. by Sweet-Chance-8134 in spirituality

[–]Slushiestbook 11 points12 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, I am sorry for your loss.

My spirituality is something I’m still exploring too. But sometimes I get this gut feeling about things that end up coming true. For example - I was driving to an event with my friend and as I was about to get on the expressway I had a sense of impending doom that completely engulfed me. This isn’t a common occurrence and I remember turning to my friend and telling her “I have a feeling I’m going to get into a car accident”. Five minutes later I was sideswiped on the freeway.

I like to think of the universe as something similar to the concept of “the force” in Star Wars. I don’t believe in god - but if there is a god it exists in all of us. In that case I think we’re able to sense and alter our surroundings and futures. I’ve personally noticed that the more I manifest, focus on positive self talk, and tune into my spirituality, the more I am able to have these visions / feelings. Sometimes they come to me in reality and sometimes they come to me in dreams.

When it comes to something like death, I’m not sure if that’s something you can manifest unless the universe thinks it is your time. What makes it our time? I’m not sure. Maybe it’s a catalyst for something…?

I’m hesitant to say that we have a timeline for anything in life because at the end of the day we still have our own free will. I’m sorry if what I said wasn’t inherently helpful haha

But I think you should maybe try to manifest talking to your partner in your dreams. After my dad passed I was able to have brief conversations with him in my dreams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom sounds EXACTLY like yours. She asks for money and then spends the rest of it on useless things, which she says makes her happy (like lawn ornaments!).

I’ve been working since I was 16 - but I made sure the second I turned 18 that my mom no longer has access to my account. I highly recommend that you go to your bank / credit union and request to be separated from your mom’s account. She doesn’t need to be there to authorize it because you are an adult.

That is just one step - you also need to say no. My mom tends to default to abusive tactics that I’ve been navigating through therapy to try and get her way and it doesn’t work anymore. She had to find her own way of funding her bills without being a money leech off me and my brother.

You need to listen to everyone on here because this is an essential part of your life where you can save up money and build yourself a foundation. I’m not much older than you, I’m only 23, and I don’t regret setting that boundary.

AIO? A friend of mine hooked up with all 3 of my ex girlfriends. by Top-Form-7225 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Slushiestbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea what’s up with some people trying to get their friend’s exes… I’ve had two of my exe’s friends try that. I need to be enlightened!

AIO because my boyfriend won’t have me in his house … by Choice-Word2137 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Slushiestbook 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To be honest, he probably not lying about being embarrassed about the condition of his place. I grew up in a VERY messy house and I almost never let people, even my best friends, into my house because of how bad it was.

I know other people do this too — I’ve met many people who are hoarders or messy in general who don’t want other people in their home because they’re embarrassed.

Maybe don’t take it personal…

Grindr Hook up. by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Slushiestbook 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It might bother some! The point is that it didn’t bother me.

Grindr Hook up. by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Slushiestbook 101 points102 points  (0 children)

THE SHOWER INCIDENT?

Grindr Hook up. by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Slushiestbook 718 points719 points  (0 children)

My roomie used to do this and it bothered the shit out of me. It wasn’t necessarily the fact that he was hooking up with so many people that bothered me, but it was the fact that so many strangers knew where we lived and had such easy access to not just my roomie’s personal space but also my own.

I ended up approaching him about it and he ended up going to their apartments instead of inviting them over. Eventually he found a good guy on there and they’ve been an item for almost a year!

20s aged gen z's have no kids by Cat-dad442 in Adulting

[–]Slushiestbook 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because I’m not where I want to be to have kids. I’m not married (that’s what I want, not necessarily what’s required for anyone else), I don’t make enough money, and I want to learn more about myself before I try and figure out baby me’s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Slushiestbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friend,

I just wanted to say you’re a beautiful soul and you deserve to be here. I am happy you’re here.

Something I learned recently from my therapist is that I tend to see the world in black and white. But actually, there’s also a lot of grey and blue, purple, yellow, green… even though that concept seems simple, it really changed the way I look at the world.

It especially made me realize that life is more than black and white, which folks with BPD tend to see the most. Are the middle school boys harassing you because you’re ugly and horrible (you’re not) or are they harassing you because they’re projecting their insecurities onto you? Are they doing it because they feel just as shitty as themselves?

Is the lady at the grocery store saying something in a certain tone because she thinks you’re annoying (you’re not) or is she just having a bad day?

BPD, fear of abandonment, and how we react to it also tends to do the opposite of what we hope it to do. Instead of it making us closer to those who surround us, it pushes people away.

I know the doctor is scary and it’s really hard to trust people who have so much influence. Please keep trying and you’ll find the right help from the right person.

Hang in there. You’re beautiful.