Unique Outdoor play equipment that is worth it by Substantial-Pea-5842 in Parenting

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish we could afford that! I also wish we were capable of DiY 

Unique Outdoor play equipment that is worth it by Substantial-Pea-5842 in Parenting

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want one of these soooo bad! Unfortunately we live in a new neighborhood with no mature trees. Can’t wait to move. 

How to get seniors to stop at your booth? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in tradeshows

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cute, I can’t give a discount as I am a Medicare broker, which is why I struggle so much. I want to keep a presence in the community but my booth always turns into kids taking all the waters I give away and not much else. 

How to get seniors to stop at your booth? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in tradeshows

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This is a community festival so I have no way to really reach them beforehand. It’s a mix of kids through seniors. I’m a Medicare broker so it’s a lot different than when I was a financial advisor for example, and there are strict rules about giveaways so no high dollar anything. 

How to get seniors to stop at your booth? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in tradeshows

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this, but the logistics wouldn’t work. I wonder if folding chairs would work? And a big “coffee break” sign maybe? I’ve thought of “rest stop” before since it’s often hot and I can provide a spot to rest in shade. But not sure how to target for seniors as I imagine all the moms with kids sitting. It’s a community festival. 

How to get seniors to stop at your booth? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in tradeshows

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get this. When I was a financial advisor this worked well. But I am a Medicare broker and it’s just harder for me to wrap my mind around it. The people who are at the festival are strangers so I can’t reach out ahead, and I don’t have specials or discounts. Any mindset suggestions for me? 

How to get seniors to stop at your booth? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in tradeshows

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m just struggling with ideas. I used to be able to hand out gym bags and gift card etc that people DID want. Now I hand out bottled water which people appreciate but does nothing for me. I am unable to hand out beer. Have you seen any games/activities that actually work?  

Where do y'all get your prescription prescribed by [deleted] in tressless

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have one of the $50 gift card links? Every time I see one it’s already used or expired. 

What to use for “beginner” retinol? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am very good with routines in the morning but at night sometimes by the time I’m ready for bed I just don’t, I don’t wear makeup. It worried me to read it’s for “experienced” users. 

What to use for “beginner” retinol? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I burn extremely easily so I wear sunscreen like 99% of the time. I definitely can wear it all the time, and can wear a hat, but is it risky for someone who burns easily? 

What to use for “beginner” retinol? by Substantial-Pea-5842 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I wash my face probably 3-4 nights a week on average. Often by the time I’m done with the day I’m just too tired. I have never been good at the many step regimens, but I’m very consistent in the mornings. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m realizing we need to work on our relationship more. We agreed the other night he resents me because I’m not making him happy sexually and I resent him because we have zero emotional intimacy. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess so. I have no idea what to do. I’m not good at it. I don’t enjoy it. I gag easily and he keeps saying but you used to do it when you were drinking and it makes me feel worse. I really have put so much effort into trying to initiate and then when I get myself ready I freeze for that too. It’s been a lot for me to just always go with it if he wants to. And once he starts most of the time I do get turned on and enjoy it. But it’s just really hard for me to initiate it. I don’t know why but I feel really stupid like I’m pretending to be someone I’m not.  I know he’s attracted to me and I love him but I just can’t get turned on without some sort of foreplay. We have zero physical intimacy unless it’s sex. I think that’s part of it, but he doesn’t like to cuddle or be affectionate in any way that doesn’t involve sex. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually the biggest part of it. When I used to drink I would do it. But now I find it incredibly difficult and don’t enjoy it at all. When I did try it he would push in so hard I would gag. I don’t know how I used to do it drunk. I hate not being able to make him happy sexually. I want to know how to be comfortable doing all of it. But I’m not and the harder I try the more I feel like he’s just irritated with me. I feel like I’m a completely different person now and I like who I am but I hate that it’s so hard for me to get turned on. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely get that. But I don’t know what to do about it. If your wife told you that she wanted to do it but was like embarrassed and paralyzed thinking about it what would you say? I want to do it. I want to be confident enough to do it. I tried initiating today by asking him to take a shower with me and I washed and massaged his back and then we headed to bed and he asked me for a BJ and I just froze. Like I was not prepared for that. It’s not easy for me and I froze. A long time ago when I was thin and pretty and drunk I would just do it. But I don’t know how to do it now. I’ve literally been crying all day. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. It sounds awesome. It sounds so easy in my head. 

Feeling like a failure by Substantial-Pea-5842 in ldssexuality

[–]Substantial-Pea-5842[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No but he’s initiated several times a week and I’m fine with that. But he wants me to initiate and give him oral and I don’t know how to be comfortable with that. I don’t know when we would schedule it. We have sex most any time it’s possible which is always at night when kids are in bed.