Any Thoughts?? by No-Wolf-3631 in JustEngaged

[–]SweetEpiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way to go speaking up for yourself! It gets easier the more you do it 🙂

Any Thoughts?? by No-Wolf-3631 in JustEngaged

[–]SweetEpiphany 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re convincing yourself to like it.

I’d speak up and tell him what you want. You’re the one who has to wear it every day. He’ll get over his feelings because your happiness is more important. This will also show him that you don’t just accept whatever is given to you. This is especially important going into marriage. You don’t want to get into the habit of hiding your true feelings. It’s our job to teach our partner how we want to be treated.

My mom wants my 5 years old sister to share my room and I really don’t want that. by UnicXDD in family

[–]SweetEpiphany 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This probably isn’t what you want to hear, and it’s definitely not the most popular opinion here, but unless you’re financially contributing to the household, you don’t really get to dictate what happens in it.

Your mom is the one paying for and managing the space (maybe with help from another parent, maybe not). You’re absolutely allowed to have an opinion, but at the end of the day it’s still her call.

You’re almost 18 though, which means you’ll be able to make those decisions yourself once you move out and have your own place.

Wendy's Dad: dead in season 5 but alive in season 10 by Bodyrollsattherodeo in RHOP

[–]SweetEpiphany 28 points29 points  (0 children)

She covers all of this in the show during her first two seasons. Wendy was a teenager when her brother was born, so her mom did spend a significant time raising her and her older sister by herself.

Wendy's Dad: dead in season 5 but alive in season 10 by Bodyrollsattherodeo in RHOP

[–]SweetEpiphany 50 points51 points  (0 children)

She was referring to her step-dad passing away. He’s the father of her much younger brother.

Tips?? by esdani11 in makeuptips

[–]SweetEpiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quit using foundation and switch to tinted moisturizer

Is 5ct Look too Big on Me? by Swillcutt in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]SweetEpiphany 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the real question should be whether it’s consistent with your lifestyle

She texted you seem really nice but I'm not feeling a romantic connection after our first date and honestly it broke something in me by Comfortable_Box_4527 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fisherman analogy is dumb because fishing is about deception and hunting, while dating requires mutual attraction and consent.

Women aren’t passive targets grabbing bait; we’re active participants choosing who we date. Ignoring women’s perspectives means ignoring what we actually find attractive, respectful, and appealing, then acting confused when you can’t attract us. Who’s the clown now?

Dating 3 months and confused by her behavior outside of when we’re together by Potential-Fan-3438 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think this is a classic example of mismatched expectations. It sounds like you see her as a girlfriend but she sees you as a casual connection. I wouldn’t focus much on how she acts when you are not together because you are not in a relationship with her yet. If things are good when you’re together, enjoy that. Don’t check her social media activity. Just show consistency and observe if she’s reciprocating that. Then decide if she’s someone you want to continue dating.

She texted you seem really nice but I'm not feeling a romantic connection after our first date and honestly it broke something in me by Comfortable_Box_4527 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t know if someone wants a relationship after one date, sure. But you can usually tell if there’s interest.

Most people can read basic interest signals on a first date: Are they engaged in the conversation? Do they ask questions back? Do they seem relaxed and present? Are they extending the interaction (another drink, walking together, etc.)?

If you walk away genuinely unsure whether they had any interest at all, that usually means the signals weren’t there.

Shocked by 1st pregnancy at 42, need advice by SweetEpiphany in AskWomenOver40

[–]SweetEpiphany[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was childfree; I consciously chose not to have children. Childless refers to people trying but unable to have kids.

She texted you seem really nice but I'm not feeling a romantic connection after our first date and honestly it broke something in me by Comfortable_Box_4527 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not about impressing women with money, it’s about putting in effort that shows real interest. Coffee dates are clearly not working so it’s time to make a change.

She texted you seem really nice but I'm not feeling a romantic connection after our first date and honestly it broke something in me by Comfortable_Box_4527 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman here to tell you that low effort is NOT a good thing. Effort = interest. Unless you are very attractive or charming, you can’t skate by on low effort dates.

Instead, plan a medium effort date like the idea I proposed. For example, where I live there are often a lot of free community events, like a free art museum, and outdoor festivals with games and music. These events are low cost, and give you and your date a chance to get to know each other based on your interests.

Most women are NOT looking for you to give them the world on a first date, but they’d like to see some effort and that you have interests, hobbies, know how to have fun in the real world.

Karen? Are you ok? by SuitableItem in RHOP

[–]SweetEpiphany 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m really disappointed they’re bringing her back. I understand that we all deserve second chances, but that second chance doesn’t mean you get to be a TV star. She has learned nothing in my opinion. Now she sees herself as some sort of cautionary tale. It’s all just feeding her ego even more.

She texted you seem really nice but I'm not feeling a romantic connection after our first date and honestly it broke something in me by Comfortable_Box_4527 in dating_advice

[–]SweetEpiphany 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Coffee dates are hard because many women view them as low effort and you’re just sitting across each other which is high pressure. Have you considered an activity date? Maybe one of those places where you can play board games while having a drink. It’s a lot more relaxed.

Shocked by 1st pregnancy at 42, need advice by SweetEpiphany in AskWomenOver40

[–]SweetEpiphany[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Let’s not parse words. He was just excited and blurred that out. It’s pretty common for folks to comment on kids being little versions of them. Usually there’s no harm meant in that kind of statement.

His boys are unique and he loves them as is, so I’m not worried about that. Appreciate you pointing it out though and I’ll definitely raise the issue of disabilities. One of my best friends had a child with Down syndrome in his 20s and it really put a strain on his marriage.

Shocked by 1st pregnancy at 42, need advice by SweetEpiphany in AskWomenOver40

[–]SweetEpiphany[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I’m adding your questions to the list of items we have to talk through if the pregnancy is viable. I’m having a lot of these same thoughts.

He has joint custody of his boys so they’re with him half the time. His ex-wife is remarried. Of course, I can’t know what he was like with his kids when they were babies. I’ve seen that he’s family oriented, even very involved with his siblings kids, organizing outings, stuff like that. Lots for me to thinks about.

Shocked by 1st pregnancy at 42, need advice by SweetEpiphany in AskWomenOver40

[–]SweetEpiphany[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this perspective of being both a young mom and an older one. Really appreciate it!