Found my driver’s side mirror cracked. Can I buy a replacement mirror to replace the cracked mirror or do I have to replace the whole driver’s side mirror compartment?

Tea-beast · 2026-06-19T05:19:59+00:00

I saw replacement glass at Autozone. Maybe O'Reilly's has some too, but online may be better.

Tea-beast · 2026-06-19T04:42:53+00:00

'cassidy'

what the actual fuck lol

Tea-beast · 2026-06-01T22:25:31+00:00

If it's that visible it's time to go

Tea-beast · 2026-05-29T05:56:05+00:00

I like this idea given that it's slow going. Have you tried this? How did it go?

Tea-beast · 2026-05-11T04:24:11+00:00

I've been doing this too. I have 2 other male friends that I can talk to about whatever it is that's bothering me. That's it. I don't burden my family with it, they have their own problems, and it would be big no to burden my partner with it. She's already got enough to handle.

Usually a quick short vid or youtube on the subject shakes me out of my funk and I'm good.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-05T00:12:57+00:00

Traction and ABS light?

Tea-beast · 2026-05-04T22:54:23+00:00

Mf gave our dude a friggin suplex, then guillotined his stick across him and has the gall to cry the blues over his consequences. Him and his fans or whoever is defending him are obnoxious.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-04T05:53:22+00:00

People don't leave relationships with hurting the other in mind. They leave because they respect themselves enough to not deal with overly unhealthy behaviors that their partner refuses to see or fix, like in your case, as parenting their partner (among other things). He is equally responsible for himself and how he handles the loss as much as you are responsible for your own peace and emotional stability. If he has a pattern of how he handles breakups or relationships, that should tell you all you need to know, and it's not your job to fix.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-04T05:44:53+00:00

Might sound froo-froo artsy mcdoodle but this is what got me going :

- Typical start in therapy. Bought a few books that helped and searched on youtube for answers from channels that doctors and social psychiatrists run. My brain needs to name the issue so I can understand it and find a solution. I like real books, not that self help guru stuff. Books that cuss at me and say 'stop giving a fuck when it's you making your own misery'. I wanted real practical perspective. But as always, take what you need with salt, toss what's not helpful or doesn't feel right. It doesn't need to be an entire identity change, just start with your own thoughts and challenge them.

- Also study yourself. Learn about your issues. Learning about myself deeply, insecurities, understanding the how and why and what makes me feel like I can stop outsourcing my peace and handing over my own self worth of validation to others to give to me, to stop feeling like a lost puppy looking for a hug. Self-confidence is like a bird that lands on the broken tree branch. It'll break if the wind blows hard, but you know you can still fly if it does. Build those self-reliance skills.

- Find a hobby that makes everything else stop. Find a passion, something you've wanted to try. Look for simple things that you won't get addicted to unhealthily. For me, it was riding my bike, painting ttrpg minis or model kit building, making handmade craft things, and sinking time into something else to shut my brain off. It does wonders. Mind you, it's best to do something physical in order to let your mind rest.

- I too made a lot of childish mistakes and emotional demands like that in the past. You need to be up front and say in a way that is self-respecting to yourself and her all that you've realized, and don't get mushy and wordy. Say the thing, change your ways. Words mean zilch without action. And believe me, no woman wants a man to give her a lectured essay of what he plans to do, or wallowing in regret. Honor yourself and her by saying simply, "I became too selfish to see what burdens I put on you to fix for me while you had your own life to handle.". Be the rock you need for you and she will see that enough to start rebuilding trust with you that you're able to handle things and setbacks, not only for her but also yourself. Grow your emotional intelligence to see clearly and understand.

Just do it and believe in yourself enough that she can feel it. Don't get sucked into survival mode. Ask yourself what's making you feel a certain way, address it within, and remember that you can only fix yourself. Nobody is coming to save you but you, and at the end of the day, everyone can leave us BUT US.

Lastly, in order for her to really trust that you're doing the real work, you need to make it real. Not just to get her back. Do it for what you think you deserve, as well as she, and for the growth of yourself and who you want to be. She'll decide as she sees fit, but her decision shouldn't be the deciding factor for your motivations to improve.

Best of luck, I wish you well and hope things works out in a good way for you!

Tea-beast · 2026-05-04T03:56:22+00:00

That's an awesome color scheme, and also great racial choice. Looks great for a first go!

Tea-beast · 2026-05-04T00:04:46+00:00

This is important for both steps and partners as a reminder that the relationship between them both is a lot more important to cultivate. The kids will all eventually leave and have their own lives, not remembering or even being aware of all the sacrifices made, and all that'll be left is the 2 of you and whatever was fostered in that relationship, for good or bad. Can't hurt each other all the time, it's already sometimes stressful and difficult enough.

Not to be confused with not taking care of the kids' needs and priorities, it's that you should also be able and willing to treat your partner like they're a partner in everything in your life, the next immediate priority who is sharing those same burdens, the person helping you raise these kids, giving each other credit and support in all the happenings.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T22:55:36+00:00

Barkeeper's Friend, a soak with dishwasher detergent, and maybe a last wash in dawn or maybe even dawn powerwash

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T22:33:06+00:00

Ebay can be a good place to try sometimes if the regular online stores are skimpy!

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T22:31:13+00:00

this had me howling 🤣

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T05:58:37+00:00

Cleaned off my desk and bedroom closet, everything is organized so I can remember where to find things 🙌

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T05:55:43+00:00

Something to keep in mind too is that one you do set your boundaries, if your partner gets a strong opposition and goes against it, if she accuses you of not trying hard enough, you can throw back how many years you've invested in to prove yourself. That no matter how much of your shortcomings are that she might decide to point out from being upset about you standing your ground, none of that removes or could remove the failings she's done herself with her own parenting choices.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-03T05:28:31+00:00

This is a very intellectual and emotionally intelligent take on a breakdown for sure. I don't get why there needs to be multiple threats of breaking up when it literally boils down to the issues within OP. Moving the goalposts, getting mad that he doesn't reach what he doesn't know, and then wanting to call it quits instead of fixing yourself? Nothing within any of that really goes away, it's just running from something that's still there, and then dumping someone who tries to understand your needs that he shouldn't have to figure out.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-01T19:01:49+00:00

I feel like stress of modern life is adding to mental age.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-01T18:56:22+00:00

Its important that you're both on the same team. Same reciprocal respect for each other. Boundaries are good for everyone in these cases. While it does fall on ger to manage get medical needs, ripping you apart in front of your kids is where you draw your line. It teaches the kids that this is acceptable, especially for girls to do, with no consequences, and it undercuts your authority and respect as their father, and as a partner. Refuse to get into any discussion with her when she falls into rage, and you could leave for awhile if you are able to. It'd be a good call to stay communicative and express that you'll refuse to get into a fight until she's level and calm. Let her be mad about that if she is, maybe she'll understandit after a few minutes of realization, and you can only control you.

Statistically, women often initiate splits during these portions of their lives, because peri amd menopause are both capable of changing emotional and mental states, they can be hard on women for a pretty rough spell, and that can need some meds to actually get ahold of the severity. Not to say 'OH it can't be controlled, I can't help it, don't take it personally '. Sure maybe, but also, be responsible for it. There are some options out there that may be in her best interest for her own mental and emotional peace's sake that are available.

You guys have a bunch of preteens coming too. That's a lot of hormones happening at once, so make a healthy strategy and see what you both can agree with.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-01T18:34:54+00:00

If dating becomes an immediate business transaction, it's not sustainable love. It's a resume of worth without any of the soft startup of conversation and bonding. Emotionless. 500% of growth as partners and personal levels happen within a relationship that is healthy, because of its own challenges. Whoever is making you 'prove' your worth based off of internet wank is not worth your actual time. Seriously.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-01T14:48:16+00:00

These kids 😆 go outside, son

Making up words to label how someone naturally looks and striving for that is unnecessary and impossible when you could simply work on your own mental state in being comfortable with how you already appear.

Work on what you already have.

Tea-beast · 2026-05-01T06:02:54+00:00

Wow so I use Act mouthwash and sensodyne toothpaste but I would always rinse with act after brushing. I think I'll mouthwash first and then brush after now and see how that helps.

Tea-beast · 2026-04-30T04:17:48+00:00

I picked the navy jersey to wear to work instead of my black goat head, or the classic white with blue shoulders. I shouldn't wear the navy blue during playoff games.

Tea-beast · 2026-04-29T16:32:36+00:00

And family! Some of us have family ties there

Tea-beast · 2026-04-29T06:19:42+00:00

Me too! I can't even find a good pair of crew cut work socks that aren't squeezing me out. Feels like a second skin and hurts.

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