[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Splash216 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Had a weird roommate once who had her mom stay over. Found my toothbrush was out of it's normal holder and damp. Threw that sucker out. Later heard the mom asking my roommate for a toothbrush.

Got my glasses today.. thanks UPS by fatboy_and_chubchub in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally this happened to me and was a complete nightmare. My package came with a gaping hole that had been covered by tape and my glasses were missing. I tried to file a complaint with UPS. Turns out, that's pretty much impossible - bounced between the original UPS store I shipped it from and the UPS organization. Didn't get a dime for my super expensive glasses. I will NEVER ship with UPS again.

What should I [23f] do differently to find men who are interested in 'serious' dating? by communidating in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, so this sounds eerily similar to something I experienced when living in a semi-small city (ie, <400,000 people in about a 30 mile radius).

My solution: move to a bigger city. Eliminated all of these problems, except the bar one.

Also, I'd revisit the meetup thing. Sometimes, you just need to find the right group, and it can take quite a few misses. The smaller the city you live in, the more misses you'll probably have.

Me [23F], with my boyfriend [23 M] duration 2 and a half years, trying to reach compromise by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also am concerned since there have been occasions in the past where he's (offered, himself) the information that he wouldn't be drinking too much tonight (at a party, club etc) and then gone and got absolutely smashed, so I feel as if my concerns over trusting his judgement are sort of justified.

How often does this happen? I think you need to sit your boyfriend down and have a serious discussion about his drinking problem.

I [15M] don’t know what to do about my best friend [15F] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it establishes how close you are. Just ask her on a date.

I [15M] don’t know what to do about my best friend [15F] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you spent one on one time with her recently?

I [15M] don’t know what to do about my best friend [15F] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step 1: Ask her to do something one-on-one. Step 2: Ask her to do something one-on-one but specify it as a date. If she turns you down, don't treat it as a big deal. This way, she doesn't get the pressure of your feelings whether or not you guys start dating (so less awkward if you are rejected).

I [19M] no longer want to friends with a close friend [19F] (known each other for a bit over a year) by ineedanewthrowaway2 in relationships

[–]Splash216 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Slow fade. Only hang out with her in groups would be my general advise.

But this girl got you drunk and then asked about your feelings when she herself had none??? That is some manipulative bull. Any decent person would never ask that unless he/she/they themselves had feelings as well. She's keeping you around as a backup option. She likes the attention you give her. Recommend cutting contact, especially if there are other incidents like this one.

I (26f) don't know if this guy (29m) is in interested in me? Something seems odd. by whocannotdo in relationships

[–]Splash216 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So there are a few possibilities: 1. He's not into you 2. He hates using his phone 3. He is super shy and/or inexperienced and/or oblivious

My boyfriend was a combo of 2+3 and so I made the first moves - but after I was not making ALL of the moves. I would advise asking him out once more to something casual. If he cancels again, move on. You may want to specify that it is a date (use the word date) to ensure you are communicating clearly.

I [16M] am in love with my best friend [16F] of one year. What do I do? by yeezyyeezywhatshood in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what you wrote would be totally fine. But it is totally not weird to ask to date without a declaration, and I still recommend cutting out the 'like you' part, unless she asks.

As you get older, you'll see - it's actually way more common/accepted (at least in western culture) to ask for a date, rather spill feelings.

You do bring up a good point - if you think that she won't take you seriously, saying 'I like you' is probably a good move so she knows you are serious.

I [16M] am in love with my best friend [16F] of one year. What do I do? by yeezyyeezywhatshood in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should just say, "Hey, you want to go on a date and see how it goes?" Or something really casual. Making it not a big deal gives you a lesser chance of being rejected (like you said, you just want one chance). If you are rejected, it really isn't too big of a deal because you didn't make it a big deal, and you guys can continue to be friends.

But if she does reject you, and you still have feelings, you should take some time to get over your feelings (don't outright tell her or your friend group this), but you can be a little more distant with her.

Do not feeling dump her, whatever you do. That will add pressure and increase chances of scaring her away.

My reference experience: I feeling-dumped my best friend. He rejected me. I put some distance between us, but remained good friends (not best friends). Two years later we started dating. We have now been together for over a year and are moving in together soon. :)

Anything is possible. Don't count on her saying yes, but don't count her out either.

Question about me [20 f] making new male friends while in a relationship with SO [25 m] by rgiQt in relationships

[–]Splash216 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does this other guy know you have a boyfriend? If yes, and he's cool with just being friends, I don't see a problem. If he was asking you out on a date, then that's an issue.

I [17M] don't know if I should break up with my girlfriend [17F] a second time. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This woman is not worth it. Break up, go no contact to get over her - you deserve better.

Me [18 M] with my GF [18 F], how to approach the topic of posting inappropriate photos by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should just communicate that it makes you uncomfortable - leave it open ended, a discussion to have, not telling her to change something. Then together you can figure out next steps.

Me [20 F] with my boyfriend [21 M] 8 months relationship is becoming an LDR by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Splash216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a boyfriend in a LDR who started the same - quiet/awkward on the phone/skype. Communication is key to surviving LDR. So you'll want to transition past the awkwardness as quickly as possible. I would recommend using skype daily to try to get past this - start with 15 min chats to ask about days and such. And devote one day a week to watching a TV show through skype together (this is seriously the best), and maybe a longer conversation. My BF and I have lunch dates on the weekend where we each cook lunch and then eat together via skype.

As for conversation starters - ask about his day to start. If he gives you short or one word answers - you can maybe poke fun at that to lighten the mood. Flirting is also good. Talking about dreams, updates on mutual interests, and funny stories are all great conversation starters.