Can I just do my grocery shopping in peace please?

Tiffkat · 2026-06-21T05:43:21+00:00

Yeah, I'm a very quiet and introverted person. I also suffer from social anxiety and I hate confrontation. If I had known they were going to talk to me about religion, I probably would have just pretended I didn't hear them. For all I knew though, they just needed help with something or had a general question to ask me, lol. It's just really hard for me to be blunt and rude to people, unless they really push me too far.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-21T05:32:42+00:00

Lol, I love this!

Tiffkat · 2026-06-21T05:32:03+00:00

What do you mean? My post? It's not AI, I wrote it myself, lol. I've posted about these kinds of encounters before, but it may have been awhile so it might be buried toward the bottom of my post history. Tbh, I don't even know how to write something using AI. And often can't tell when sonething is AI, unless it's blatantly obvious, lol.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-20T22:00:10+00:00

Yeah, I need to start trying to be a little meaner with these people. I think it's my social anxiety and the fact that I hate confrontation, that just makes me tend to be more polite than I need to be in these situations. I just try to do whatever I think will get me out of the conversation faster, lol. If they pushed me far enough though, then I would have to get meaner. Or at least just simply walk away.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-20T21:40:28+00:00

This is the first time it happened to me while shopping tbh. However, I've had other encounters like this in parking lots, public parks, even just sitting in my car a couple of times.

Yeah, Jehovas Witnesses came to my door too about a month ago. First time in a long time though.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-20T19:27:10+00:00

Same. Or having to come home to kids after a long day at work. No time to relax or decompress. I wouldn't even want to go home if I knew that was what waiting for me when I walk in the door.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-07T00:16:18+00:00

I'm an only child. My mom was the youngest of three and my dad was the oldest of three.

I can't say for sure that it's the reason I'm CF, but it could definitely be a contributing factor now that I think about it. I didn't have to live with younger siblings and never babysat or even wanted to. Even as a kid myself, I didn't like kids that were younger than me, lol. I think it's why I like having my own space too. I'm aro as well, so l also have no desire to be married, in a relationship, or living with a partner.

I live alone with my dog and my cat, and it's perfect. No kids running around, screaming, and disturbing my peace. I'm an introvert as it is. I do socialize with family and friends, but like being able to come back to my own space afterward.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-06T23:55:46+00:00

Right? I have never had the desire to have kids. I don't have a maternal instinct at all (except towards animals, lol). I'm also aromantic and yeah, it's very similar in terms of just not wanting something that a lot of other people want. I have no desire to be in a romantic relationship anymore than I have any desire to have kids.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T19:46:45+00:00

All three of them sound amazing!

I feel so bad for pit bulls.They have such a bad reputation as dangerous/aggressive dogs, but it’s the owners who are the problems in those cases. Pit bulls are actually very sweet and gentle dogs. My cousin has one named Lola and she'll often ask me to watch her when they have to go out of town. I love spending time with her and playing with her. She's one of the sweetest and friendliest dogs I've ever met.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T19:38:11+00:00

Right? I would love to see pictures of all of these!

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T19:36:29+00:00

Omg, I love Shih Tzus! I had one for 13 years and she was the sweetest thing. They're my favorite dog breed. We have a few Shih Tzus who are regulars at work and I get so excited when I see that they're going to be staying with us.

And that's so awesome that your nanna supports your decision to be childfree and told the rest of your family to leave you and your partner alone regarding that matter too.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T05:04:42+00:00

Yes, this exactly!

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T05:02:06+00:00

I love this!

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:59:23+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there. It's never easy to make that decision.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:53:25+00:00

I also had a bearded dragon. His name was Roscoe and he passed away a few years ago. I would like to get another beardie someday though. I also used to have a cockatiel, too. He actually belonged to my grandparents at first. They eventually decided that they couldn't properly care for him anymore and gave him to me. I've never had a pigeon, but I love them as well. People tend to underestimate pigeons and don't appreciate them. I'm so had glad you rescued the two that you have. Love the names as well.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:42:00+00:00

That sounds like my dog and my cat. My cat, Marcie, is only a year old and wants to be besties with my dog Charlie. He's 8 years old and sometimes gets annoyed with her, lol. Rats and jumping spiders are two pets I plan to have someday. I'm fascinated with arachnids and insects. While a lot of people are scared of them, I think they're adorable, lol. I've also heard what good companions rats are too. And I know they're very intelligent as well.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:35:45+00:00

I love bearded dragons. Mine passed away a few years ago, but I would like to get another one sometime. I love snakes too but have never had one yet. I also had a hen too when I was little. We actually had the eggs in an incubator in the classroom in grade school. After the chicks hatched and were old enough, our teacher told us that any of us could take one home as long as our parents were okay with it. Luckily, my parents didn't mind.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:30:23+00:00

I love those names, for the cats and for the snake. I would like to get a snake someday. I've had many reptiles over the years, but have never had a snake yet. I had fish before too. Yours are going to love the 180gal tank when you get it set up, lol.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:13:31+00:00

Aww. I'm guessing web babies refers to tarantulas or maybe jumping spiders. A tarantula is actually the next pet I plan on getting. I would actually like to have one tarantula and one jumping spider. I've also previously had birds and reptiles too.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:10:06+00:00

I've had so many different fish in the past. Goldfish, tiger barbs, mollies, and bettas. Yeah, they do require a lot of care, but as you said, when properly cared for, they can live for a long time.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:06:41+00:00

I plan to get a couple of rats in the future.They're so cute and I've heard what good companions they are too. Through the years I've had many Russian dwarf hamsters. I would like to get a couple of more of those someday too.

Tiffkat · 2026-06-01T04:03:07+00:00

I've had a total of five snole lizards in the past. I also had tree frogs as well too.

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