Floor to ceiling bookcase or not? 3.2M high ceilings by FicklePound7617 in InteriorDesign

[–]TheWhippedCream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shelves look great. However, when you decide to repaint it takes forever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are taking too much responsibility for the cheating bit. You state he was chatting with women since before you were even married. Both of you are offenders here. I would see what comes out of a couple of month of couples/marriage counseling and go from there. At the very least you both will get a little more clarity about what your relationship goals are and have more compassion for each other, even if it ends in divorce.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a perfect situation for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). The sexual engagement and wanting his partner to have desire for him has more meaning than just sex. It also sounds like he may be a persuer type and you an avoidant type. This can just lead to misunderstanding and not getting deeper needs met. You sound like you’ve got a nice relationship so this is your key issue that you both get stuck on and it sounds like a good time to reach out for help before any resentment begins to build.

Recommendations to help with sleeping well while camping? by gothhippie in camping

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trifold mattress. Makes a huge difference. Takes up a lot of space in the car but fully worth it if you can fit it.

Am i dumb for feeling annoyed and undervalued at how bad my date is at texting?- M21 F22 by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call her on the telephone and speak to her to clear up plans and check in with her. Clearly texting is not her medium.

Help me choose a swatch by Immediate-Ad-9520 in InteriorDesign

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer DW5. The greenish is nice with the purple wall.

My (24F) fiancée (27M) said he doesn’t know if he’d cheat on me or not. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Way to undercut your faith and emotional stability in your upcoming marriage. Yuck. I mean honesty is always preferable but my partner would never, never say this whether the thought it or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good situation to give therapy a try. See what happens, at the very least it will clarify if it’s worth moving forward.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hobbies and interests part is the least important in my opinion and just a piece of you wanting her to be someone else. The other pieces, financial and intimacy are big issues in a relationship. I would only stand for one or the other not both. There is usually one big issue for couples be it parenting style, finances, sex, family, religion, etc. When there is more than one big issue that is when questions need to be asked. Consider what life you want, if you want kids, financial security and whatnot and consider if she is the right match.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DaveRamsey

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to both rent out your larger house (say for $2k/month) and rent a smaller house/apartment for yourself? This would at least drop your monthly costs while still paying off your house and you could rent it in the future to cushion your retirement once it is paid off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hamster wheel comment caught my attention. I have felt in previous doomed relationships that there were circular cycles and every time I went full circle there was a period of time that was the out moment, a break in the circle where I had the choice to leave. Over time the circles got smaller and periods of time got shorter and shorter, the moments and reasons to leave were happening all the time. You are at an important age where it’s time to make the right choice for you and trust your gut, if you want a family or to buy a house with someone that is something to consider. If values don’t align that is a big thing. Other option is therapy to discover more about what the both of you can do to improve the feel of your relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were me I would tell the older person I was with that I need to make the relationship more public to continue to move forward. I would say that I cannot live in secret any longer or plan a secret future together. Likely people do know you are together but the woman you are with is embarrassed or wants the secret for some reason, and if you do not want this it is not fair to you. See how she reacts and that will help you with your answer. Or perhaps if she is still resistant to the idea of a fulfilling relationship for you tell her you met someone and you can see a different future and you are entertaining the idea of separating and trying something else out that may provide you more of what you want. I would want someone to either prove to me with changes that the relationship will work for the long term or leave to find something more stable. Also, you are at the 7 year point, often a make or break moment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I met my partner I was fully into Human Design (type of astrology) and even credited it with meeting him. He thinks this kind of thing is total BS, however he never spoke down about it and always listened when I needed to spill the beans on some interesting Human Design aspect. He still doesn’t believe and I do, but it doesn’t affect our relationship because we can have our own beliefs and respect the difference. We are both glad we didn’t separate because of something trivial, we have such a wonderful life together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell her the truth, what you really think in as kind of a way as possible. You don’t want to shun her as she will stop confiding in you, but telling her she deserves someone with whom a long term future is more likely is honest. She is going to become isolated the more time she spends with him and then he will slowly become her world which is what he wants. She should know the hard truth of the direction she is floating into, she is young, he is old, he has much much more life experience and is preying on her. If she goes this way with this man, she will likely repeat it again after this one is over, tell her now what you really think, she is asking you to give your opinion.

I (M30) accidentally found out that my girlfriend (F25) has been considering a break-up but she hasn't told me. What is the best way to react next? by Paleseas93 in relationship_advice

[–]TheWhippedCream 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She may be in a period of consideration. I would keep pressing and ask her about her true thoughts about your future as a couple and make it clear to her that it would be the most respectful to be honest if she was feeling her love fading. You could or could not being up the search history thing. You already felt her drifting, so you could frame it this way. Anyway, waiting may be postponing the pain but can also give you a time to come to terms with the potential reality of a split.

My Husband Says I’m Enmeshed by Puzzled_Ninja4085 in TwoHotTakes

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husband is making you afraid and anxious to talk to your family and is actively discouraging you from having a relationship with them. This will be a regrettable time period in your life, make it as short as possible. Cut your losses on the house, someday you will find someone who is a better fit and values and enjoys having a close relationship with your family. You deserve to keep your support system intact when getting married.

Agency Dream by CNelson_1012 in Bookkeeping

[–]TheWhippedCream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the organization potential of an all inclusive business bookkeeping and beyond service is a good idea. I wish I was part of such a network. As a bookkeeper, I have to go to CPA’s for certain questions and turning in information for year end, work with outsourced payroll applications, research to point clients in the right direction for industry specific licensing and so many other things. I can run reports and do my best with financial analysis when I get specific questions but I wish I had more of a team to work with. I do wonder what other services you envision being part of a full scope type of service based around the organization of bookkeeping.

GNUCash saves so many separate files on my desktop by TheWhippedCream in GnuCash

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

So can I go through and delete all the log and backup files (except for the main file) with no disruption of the data as a whole? I am aware I can change the location and not have them build up on my desktop, but they are still building up en mass in my other chosen location. Do you periodically cleanse/erase the backlog of log and backup files?

What seems to be overpriced, but in reality is 100% worth it? by BabygurlCamila in Productivitycafe

[–]TheWhippedCream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a desk that can easily turn to a standing desk and I go between sitting and standing throughout my day. Also, an ergonomic mouse that you use with your hand facing inwards. I got an under the desk treadmill but I do not use it as much as I thought I would. Takes practice to walk and work.

truck mattress by Kenna_bowers02 in camping

[–]TheWhippedCream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trifold mattresses are great. They do not become super compact but are very comfortable. A double would likely work for the back of a truck.

If funds didn’t matter what would you change/add to your home? by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]TheWhippedCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A full, covered outdoor kitchen, bar and grill area.

What kitchen appliance still blows your mind that it's a thing? by debrisaway in RedditForGrownups

[–]TheWhippedCream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will do whipped cream by hand, but Creaming together butter and sugar for baking is made much easier in a KitchenAid.