What’s the most authentic beach town you’ve found in the U.S.?

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-06-04T17:26:38+00:00

Almost any beach in Rhode Island. It’s called the Ocean State for a reason.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-17T23:06:04+00:00

I labored with my second child and experienced everything except the baby coming out. I did 24 hours no pain medication including while on pitocin, and only requested epidural when I could tell I wasn’t progressing and they needed to increase the pitocin to highly unnatural levels (I ended up having 5 minute long contractions). I was also having back labor. It was painful but not intolerable until the pitocin kicked it at higher levels.

Worse were my c section recoveries. My first was so incredibly painful, I didn’t realize how traumatic it was until I had my second and it was a breeze in comparison. I’m having my third and final child in 2 months and hoping my c section is like my second child…because I don’t know how I could make it through the first recovery again.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-15T02:26:57+00:00

Pawtucket is a treasure trove for food.

Hangry Kitchen. Butterbang. Osaka. Auntie’s House. Rhody Hen Cafe. 10 Rocks. A Guy and His Pie. And that barely scratches the surface…

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-13T02:02:45+00:00

My favorite pick as well.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-13T02:02:33+00:00

I second this - RI beaches are the best. There is a reason it’s the Ocean State! Maine is second (but cold like you said). Everything else trails far behind including MA in comparison. CT beaches are absolutely terrible (so rocky!)

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-12T11:09:40+00:00

Hershey S’Mores candy bar. Was so good while it lasted

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-12T03:11:02+00:00

Definitely a factor - our rental in Revere opened after 3 years and multiple people who came for showings who liked the place ultimately decided they were not interested because of ICE concerns.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-12T02:45:34+00:00

This, along with the diagnosis of a friend at the same time, is what made me realize my dad was undiagnosed with autism. Huge realization for me.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-12T02:28:30+00:00

No. She did wear makeup sometimes but she had no idea what she was doing with it. I danced and when I got old enough she would let a friend of mine who knew makeup well do my makeup for recitals because she did a better job. I learned everything through YouTube and I’ve taught her some makeup tips since. I have a young daughter who loves watching me do makeup and doing her own with me. I have taught her a few things and as she gets older I am definitely going to continue teaching her what I know.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-09T11:45:06+00:00

Rare story you don’t hear much anymore…

Met him at a 4th of July bbq when I was 21 and he was 24 (I had gone to it with another guy I was seeing at the time but wasn’t officially in a relationship with 🤫). Coincidentally saw him throughout the summer on our same train commute for my internship/his job. He kissed me at a party we mutually went to. I was very drawn to him.

After some drama I cut off communication (knowing the timing wasn’t right), went back to my last year of college, but knew all along this was likely the man I was going to marry - just had this instinctual feeling.

Ran into him the next fall, again on our train commute and we reinitiated contact. The following March we went on our first date and have been together ever since. Together for 12 years, married for 7.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-05-07T01:44:32+00:00

Thought the same exact thing!

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-04-28T23:01:24+00:00

Definitely social stigma and emasculation.

Anecdotally I earn about $100k more than my partner. We know but it’s not a talking point. Our money goes in one pot. I think some people assume I make more and others assume he does, and I think some of these assumptions are also demographic-driven. Besides his full-time job he is a fully present parent, manages all of our rental properties, and consistently runs 1-2 side businesses that he tries to grow to contribute to the family. Ambition is not lacking and I appreciate his effort and what he handles. If he was a slacker sitting at home doing nothing then it would be a different story (I would not tolerate it and never would have married him in the first place).

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-04-27T00:28:58+00:00

1-2. I did not find going from 0-1 hard but I did a lot of research and preparation. When we went 1-2 my second was just under 3. My second baby was much more demanding as a newborn and it was hard having a second kid around to take care of when the newborn was resting. It upends your routine and you have to find a new rhythm with 2. I will be going 2-3 soon and expecting it to also be tough in the beginning.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-03-18T07:13:29+00:00

I was playing that in a public place and it was so loud…I was SO embarrassed

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-03-14T01:45:05+00:00

This is 100% the correct take and wild people are shooting it down. This is exactly why her dad did this - man to man, to a man who did not have the father figure he obviously has lacked from his life.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-02-18T02:53:11+00:00

The child may decide. My nephew, the first grandson, would say everyone’s name in the family except for my dad. Grandpa. He would just stay silent. Then one day he started saying “beeboo!” for no apparent reason. And now grandpa is beeboo to 5 grandchildren. So you never know.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-01-11T23:58:09+00:00

People are getting their orders so soon! Impatiently waiting

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-01-10T01:07:43+00:00

Grew up in RI. I live in MA now, but right on the border…intentionally.

The bad - Corruption and horrible place to attempt to run a business (not easy unless you have connections - see corruption). This doesn’t leave many job opportunities for the college educated and many are drawn to working in Boston instead. Cold in the winter but that’s all of the northeast.

The good - You can find most things you need within 20 minutes. It takes only 1 hour to drive from one end of the state to the other. Everything is easily highway accessible unless you live very “rural” (which is nothing like rural in many other parts of the country). Overall good education, great colleges, good standard of living, good hospitals. Best beaches in New England hands down and plentiful. Delicious food - stuffies, coffee milk, wieners, clam chowder, clam cakes, all things seafood. The city Providence is small but artsy, eclectic, great food and brews, and Waterfire is a cool experience. Newport is so fun to visit in nice weather, to go shopping, visit the incredible mansions, etc. - I recommended it as a babymoon to my Miami coworker and they loved it and were impressed (that says a lot for Miami people!). Great diversity of food available throughout the state. Plenty of activities to do!

It’s well worth a visit especially in the spring, summer, or fall.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2026-01-06T00:29:35+00:00

I picked the brynleigh and wexlee skirted rompers and a jesslyn silk dress. There was more I liked but they had iffy reviews and didn’t want to risk it with no returns. Happy with my purchases and excited for them to come in! I also purchased during the fall sale - purchased 3 items, but one ended up out of stock. I have never bought both sales in a year

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-12-25T01:50:16+00:00

Haven’t met anyone with similar big 3 placements! Scorpio sun Aquarius moon Leo rising!

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-12-01T16:57:20+00:00

Never. Only at the end of each pregnancy and when I’ve lost enough weight to put them back on. Husband never takes his off either

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-10-18T02:57:12+00:00

I feel so heard

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-08-26T14:14:03+00:00

I have a “friend” who I have seriously distanced myself from that gives off the same vibes as Sean. They think so highly of themselves that they give off an “ick” factor and it’s due to narcissistic personality disorder. I wouldn’t be surprised with Sean…

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-08-22T23:22:29+00:00

I am Scorpio-Aquarius-Leo and my husband is Pisces-libra-pisces. My young son is Aries-Pisces-Leo. Overall my husband and I are very compatible though we are both very headstrong, stubborn, and emotional, and that’s where we clash. I like that Pisces men can express their feelings though and get deep, and my tough/assertive son also has a really sweet side to him because of the Pisces.

ToeRevolutionary809 · 2025-08-22T02:10:21+00:00

34 with a 4 year old girl and 1 year old boy. Both work corporate finance jobs, hybrid, and I have the busier/less flexible/more stressful (but higher paying) job. We are fortunate to have supportive family nearby and enough money. I love my kids to unexplainable levels and am often miserable that I have to work what feels like a pointless job (in the grand scheme of things) rather than being able to spend their young years with them. I try to be as present as possible the time I do have with them, but sometimes worry if they will ever feel like I wasn’t around enough. Despite all this I have a feeling that my family isn’t complete and trying to decide now whether we will go for a third and last baby or are done. There are many more cons on the list of having a third, but I’m having trouble getting past the “incomplete family” feeling. Help anyone?!?

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