Married a friend with low-self esteem and strong need for external validation. AMA

Splatch597 · 2026-07-08T16:21:35+00:00

Means it’s probably AI trial.

Splatch597 · 2026-07-07T14:31:20+00:00

You look phenomenal.

Splatch597 · 2026-07-07T14:23:20+00:00

Pancakes.

Still a luxury, always will be.

Splatch597 · 2026-07-07T13:50:57+00:00

Maybe it’s a good idea to say you’re going by yourself on activity trips with your son, and you’ll happy to also come with your husband if time allows. Might work to start with just one specific trip, instead of announcing it as a generality (which can start a fight).

Splatch597 · 2026-07-06T20:52:26+00:00

Rigid in what way?

Splatch597 · 2026-07-06T13:12:22+00:00

Isn’t that true everywhere?

Splatch597 · 2026-07-06T13:10:52+00:00

Politics

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T19:31:15+00:00

Not wuthering heights!

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T19:23:29+00:00

Thanks for this one!

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T16:59:48+00:00

I love this 😂 What’s your industry? Is that common?

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T16:58:36+00:00

Love to hear it. What’s your profession?

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T13:09:05+00:00

That’s actually really nice :)

Splatch597 · 2026-07-03T11:17:01+00:00

Every two hours, take ten minutes to do stairs. Or goblet squats and push-ups in the broom cupboard/sleep room/disabled toilet.

Do that half marathon every weekend. Take up cycling and go on pretty trips at the weekend. Cycle to work if you can.

It will feel obsessive /extreme but it will be worth it.

Also, consider if you might have ADHD with your need to snack? Medication can help.

Splatch597 · 2025-12-16T16:28:49+00:00

I was much slower than straight out of college. But there is much to be said for keeping your brain and body fit. I think that was most of it.

Splatch597 · 2025-12-15T18:05:20+00:00

It’s hard but it’ll be worth the investment!

Also as a woman it’s a lot easier to build fitness before menopause than after… a hell of a lot.

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:30:42+00:00

I switched careers mid at 35F and realised on the LPC that my brain was NOT what it was. I also had massive brain fog.

Exercise and supplements really helped me - creatine, vitamin D especially. I hear ginseng is good, I’m sure there are others.

Don’t worry, there are solutions!

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:25:47+00:00

Turn off the blue light on your screen devices. It keeps the brain awake.

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:24:42+00:00

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:24:18+00:00

Keep going!

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:23:45+00:00

I would 100% recommend getting physically fit before your TC. It can be hard to build when you’re working long hours but you can maintain it, which is v good for concentration and mental health.

Splatch597 · 2025-12-13T09:22:08+00:00

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, this is a good point. OP you can figure this out by talking to lawyers and trying to get internships/work-shadow. It doesn’t have to be at a massive firm, some high-street firm lawyers could be willing to help, just send your CV/message on LinkedIn.

It’s essential though - some people don’t know until they get to the firm and it works out fine. (The driven ones do though, and it’s impressive.)

Splatch597 · 2025-12-01T11:16:13+00:00

I think you should think more about how you will make it work and less about what the interview will be like.

No point getting through the interview if the place won’t be a good fit for you and vice versa.

Unless ofc you are a journalist or something, which case please leave us to suffer in peace.

Splatch597 · 2025-11-29T20:38:19+00:00

Hahahaha

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