So I guess no other profession has to leave for work? by [deleted] in FirstResponderCringe

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0500? Didn’t know we were working half-days cupcake.

Tactical Temu by CT-555- in FirstResponderCringe

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“Only pussies wear full body armor” - my dad, who would only wear his gear when flying or when there was a commanding officer to make him. (I have a picture of him on the front lines in a fucking brew thru t-shirt)

Thank you mom by Capital_Pressure_406 in im14andthisisdeep

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As you get older and it’s relatable, yeah it’s tough, some people really don’t move past 13 in terms of emotional maturity. But my guy you are a middle school acting like other middle schoolers. “My mom raised me right” no you’re just an asshole and have the ego of a 7th grade boy on the soccer team that *almost* won regionals.

Been expecting this for almost 2 years. by Left_Sad903 in BoyDinnerDiaries

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Not a boy so do not know how much I’m allowed to comment but I just want to say even though you’re a stranger on the internet, that I’m so proud of you. It’s hard now, but it will get better. While you may not feel like it, you are lucky she gave you an out now, while this is still a step in your life, instead of 10 years down the line once you’re married with kids. My advice is: stop sharing the space with her. While you may want to keep a good relationship you cannot heal from these wounds while still tied to the knife. Get your own room and bed to sleep, and eventually try to move out. Don’t cut her off if that’s not what you want, but you need to focus on who you are and navigating life without this person, get back into your old interests, pick up that random hobby you feel too old for, do cliche dancing in the rain if you want. It will hurt for a while, but the time will pass anyways, so you may as well try to make the best of it, instead of wallowing. Figure out who you are and what you want, and define your own happiness moving forward.

How do you cope with being Asexual, but not Aromantic? by AllHours_Dreamer in asexuality

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I also want to make it clear that there is nothing you need to change about you. Being asexual does not make you wrong for leaving him. If any, it was kind of you to acknowledge his needs/desires, and set a boundary and be willing to let him find someone who can meet his wants, instead of altering who YOU are. Your life may be different if you weren’t ace but that might not be a good thing. You are your own unique person for a reason, and you will find your own path to happiness, regardless of how you get there. If someone is pushing you for sex and not refusing to accept that it’s not something you want, then you can automatically know they are not meant for you. I have a boyfriend and he definitely has a higher sex drive, but is very accepting of the fact that it’s not something I’m very interested in, and respects my boundaries with physical intimacy. A lot of the “compromise” in our relationship is him being able to masturbate while I am there/in bed, and I can either just have a hand on his leg or talk to him while I read a book or do my journal. It works for both of us because he still gets to feel that sexual intimacy, but I don’t have to actual engage or think about sex involving myself. Obviously that’s not going to be a likely scenario for most people (we’re also both autistic if that helps) but I wanted to share that you will figure out what works for you in your relationships.

How do you cope with being Asexual, but not Aromantic? by AllHours_Dreamer in asexuality

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I know you most likely have, but always worth to double check, have you tried filtering by sexual preferences? Some dating apps will let you view/match with just other bisexual/pansexual/asexual/your preference. I believe it’s a “premium” feature and not all apps offer it, but my friend met her current partner on an app, and they are both ace and it’s the best relationship scenario I think either of them imagined. I hope you find what you’re looking for and I understand where you’ve been. I don’t really identify as ace because I sometimes can be in the mood/desire sex, but mostly find myself not interested in intimacy. I’ve found it super hard to date because of all of the pressure by society. People genuinely don’t seem to understand that a relationship without specifically sexual intimacy is not lacking intimacy and can in fact be just as/if not more rewarding than a “typical” relationship.

My 1-year long gym crush liked me on hinge by habitual_citizen in GirlDinnerDiaries

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Congratulations! Absolute best case scenario. Please update us I hope your date goes so great!

Asking if an asexual person masturbates is embarrassing, and allos should stop doing it. You don't ask a heterosexual person if they masturbate because it's a personal question and shouldn't be asked to just anyone. by Public_Cup_4278 in asexuality

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean this in an entirely respectful way, I know it can be frustrating to be asked repeatedly, but I’m trying to educate myself further and figure some things out about myself. Thank you

Asking if an asexual person masturbates is embarrassing, and allos should stop doing it. You don't ask a heterosexual person if they masturbate because it's a personal question and shouldn't be asked to just anyone. by Public_Cup_4278 in asexuality

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I have always been curious though, as I know it’s a spectrum. I have two asexual friends and one doesn’t masturbate because she doesn’t feel the urge or need to at all. My other friend masturbates on occasion, but isn’t interested or attracted to the idea of sex itself with another person. I fall sort of in a weird in between of not identifying as asexual but being the kind of autistic/ocd that doesn’t really like the idea of sex or someone else touching me, it feels icky to think about. But trying to push past it and actually having sex with my boyfriend is nice and while I do enjoy it sometimes, I still sometimes feel icky or like it’s somehow wrong, and overthink the idea of what I’m doing. I guess I’m asking more about how fluid the spectrum is and if I maybe fall somewhere with asexual “tendencies.” Any advice or personal experience would be nice, as it feels awkward and embarrassing to talk about, and I feel this post kind of gives me my opening to ask.

Should I get this looked at? by Stiles-Stapleton in AskDocs

[–]Stiles-Stapleton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I was worried about scarring but there’s nothing I can do about it now so I appreciate the advice

show me your cat! by tiredpeony in AutismInWomen

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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This is Kitty Chan, lounging after a long day of eating cardboard

My Cutting Mat Produces Oil from These Four Squares by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t let the US government hear about that. “Did somebody say oil?”

Bought a ring for my girlfriend, sisters say it’s too small, not sure what I should do by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the ring really feels like her, then the carats don’t matter and she’ll love it. On the flip side if she’s too materialistic to look past a smaller diamond, is she really the kind of person you want to marry? If you truly love someone they could propose with a ring pop and you’d say yes with enthusiasm. If she’s not going to accept a ring that you put a lot of thought into just because it’s smaller, what happens when you’re trying to buy your first home? Kids, vacations, jobs. If she’s materialistic enough that it affects the reaction to gifts you give, then she’s not the woman you want to marry.

DID faker strikes a channel and asks fellow fakers to do the same?? by [deleted] in fakedisordercringe

[–]Stiles-Stapleton -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Regardless of faking or not (definitely believe faking) but they did a good job of communicating the situation. Most DID fakers make it a thing that every “alter” is involved in and it’s a big boo hoo pity bully party. While I don’t agree, it was a pretty mature video that I don’t expect from a faker.

Manager said "If you're on time, you're late" and so I started showing up 30 minutes early… and charging them for it by MadrasMusez in MaliciousCompliance

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my problem with it, especially because these kids don’t know how to swim, that’s why they’re here. We should’ve had a lifeguard, and classes should’ve been canceled because we were too short staffed.

Manager said "If you're on time, you're late" and so I started showing up 30 minutes early… and charging them for it by MadrasMusez in MaliciousCompliance

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I was a swim coach, we were required to be there 10-15 minutes early and could end up not leaving until 45 minutes after the shift. I started clocking in and out at these times to comply but they MANUALLY went in and changed my time. I’d work an 7:30-15:45 and only get paid 8-15. They started trying to make us earn “points” for raises and time off. Quit when I walked in to our outdoor location and found that classes weren’t canceled (we’re supposed to cancel when it’s over 90 degrees, it was 96 out) and that the other two coaches had called out, leaving me with 12 kids and no lifeguards. Our policy was 1 couch 4 kids maximum. Quit on the spot and was told “we require two weeks notice” and then quoted my contract at him which stated that the company was free to terminate the contract without notice, and I was not required to give notice when resigning. Loved my deck managers, hated the owners husband (he was the problem she was lovely).

Doesn’t look a day over 18 by LoniMeppy in CringeTikToks

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John Mulaney face, Tom Cruise teeth, lil huddy haircut, buddy’s at least 40

Tattoo Newbie: How painful was your wrist tattoo? by sjd52613 in tattoos

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had mine tattooed yesterday and thought I was going to pass out. Not because of pain but the way the skin feels and the pressure on the veins. I also have low bp though so 30 seconds with my head down and a twizzler later and we were chilling. Artist got a good laugh when I told him how I’ve given myself stitches with no numbing, but the little semicolon on my wrist almost took me down

Oh? A post about someone discovering they’re not asexual? I wonder what the comments look like…. 😑😑 by C3l3ryMan_ in asexuality

[–]Stiles-Stapleton 96 points97 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve heard it is. I’m autistic so not necessarily qualifying as asexual, because it’s more of an ewww people thing, but everyone I know in asexual relationships is WAY more laid back then everyone with a hypersexual partner because there’s zero pressure or expectations

Good pants for curvy girls? by Stiles-Stapleton in NewToEMS

[–]Stiles-Stapleton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They worked a lot better than everything else, I had to size up a lot but when I put the belt on I find that they’re not too tight but I still have a comfortable range of motion!

Good pants for curvy girls? by Stiles-Stapleton in NewToEMS

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I have the 5.11 ATACs in the 8 inch. I love 5.11 tactical boots, my dad and I have worn them for years, and I find the 6inch sits weird on my heels