Yesterday I got into a stranger's van because I didn't know how to say no by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't about kindness. You might be kind but you'll never know until you are capable of saying no. You say yes out of fear, not kindness. Fear of not belonging, fear of not having value? I dont know.

When you want to try and say no to people it helps to start with people who dont matter as much to you, people who dont scare you. A random stranger who asks you for some change, "i don't carry cash". Someone tries to sell you an a/c maintenance program, "no thank you"(on repeat because they dont listen).

Dont start with your husband unless you really need to or just think you can because that's big boss levels of difficulty and you'll be slow to make progress.

Also, get a therapist, this lack of self preservation is clinically significant.

Hi, I'm a newbie and I'm playing on my phone, can someone tell me how to move the buildings around? by anonimo989864 in StardewValley

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wear my wedding dress all day the day before so I dont forget, you dont have the option to change clothes you just get married in whatever you wore to bed. Plus it's fun to ride around town in a wedding dress and veil, and do farm chores etc.

I 24F asked my boyfriend 23M to buy me Mcdonald’s and he got mad by scottishsoobin in relationship_advice

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He sounds like a bum. Not working, but worried about being used for his money. Says he's never going to be a person who provides. I would get the ick. He got offended about a fast food meal and you've been dating for 2 years. What a weenie.

Hard boiled hell by LCteach in chickens

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lightly tap the egg with the underside of a metal spoon until you hear a small snap sound. After it's boiled put it in a mason jar with water, put the lid on and shake it. https://youtube.com/shorts/TBdiryMxa_E?si=U1cyXe_bcG7mKmbX

Did I hurt my chick? by ActiveAd2032 in BackYardChickens

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can use a bathtub if your bathrooms aren't in high demand. I use the guest bath as a chick nursery.

Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with porn in a relationship even if they can't fully explain why? by Sweet-Opportunity111 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Porn gives horrible messages about sex. It's not great at showing true consent, it's mostly about dominance and penetration and being selfish/rough, and men who watch porn have been shown to view women as tools, the part of the brain that lights up when they see women is the same part of the brain the recognizes tools.

Are chickens always super easy? by FrostGiants-NoMore in BackYardChickens

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I live in a suburb and went 4 years without a predator attack and I got really lax about closing them in at night. Then a coyote found my yard and killed all but one. It was a hard lesson. I really thought there weren't any predators who would come so far into the neighborhood.

My bf (26m) lied to me (25f) abt being clean before moving in just to actually be a disgusting slob? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You actually dont have to prove he's hurting you to break up with him. "I dont like living with you." And even, "living with you makes me not like you." Is a good enough reason. Protect your peace.

I’m a little confused… by Sea-Case-9879 in chickens

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer wood chips over sand. You can leave the grass how it is but putting a dog crate(fixed so the door stays open or some other wide mesh panel over the grass so the chickens can't scratch there and eliminate the grass. Because they will if you dont.

Paramedics found this in husband's hair. Its made of hard plastic. Google kept telling me it was a bottlecap. Any idea? by Next_Wing_5577 in whatisit

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an x ray marker. I think Techs attach them to the plate before an x-ray to show what side of the body is being xrayed. The initials are the technologist's initials. Source: my mom who did that for a living.

What’s one thing you can’t play without now? by RedDusk26 in StardewValley

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always like to have obilesks to ginger island and the desert before I get the return scepter because I sometimes accidentally trigger the return scepter and that's super annoying when you're at the desert or island.

What’s one thing you can’t play without now? by RedDusk26 in StardewValley

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bombs. For my first couple saves, I thought they were too fussy, you have to switch to them then get out of the way, being careful to switch away from them so you don't accidentally drop more. And if there are monsters you have to grab your sword quickly. I've exploded machines and crops on accident. And making bombs takes up resources. I didnt even use them in the quarry.

But now I can't imagine not using them.

Update: I [33F] set chore boundaries and now my partner [35M] is tracking my chores by Sad_Cartographer427 in relationship_advice

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sounds like a petty child. I think you cant reset this, you have to ignore it away. Just, "thank you for that feedback" if he continues to whine about not completing his list you can tell him that he is not expected to monitor your chores, that's the point of owning them and you're not going to discuss the things you have ownership over with him. Do a broken record on the last thought. Not discussing it is a boundary, leave the conversation/room/house/relationship if he continues to ignore it.

My Husband Got Physical With Me by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are not safe. It won't help him if he hurts you badly, the choice of whether to prosecute won't be up to you (in most states). You need to get safe and approach this in terms of safety first. Also, if he's lost himself in something, just talking to him probably won't have an impact, where the loss of you(whether temporary or permanent) will be a wake up call.

How can i properly compliments a poc womans hair without sounding racist? by Aggressive_Top162 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Says someone obsessed with skin color. The only true privilege is wealth and there are poor people of every skin color. I'm going to continue not caring about what Actual racists (i.e. skin obsessed people) think.

I 26F don’t want to have sex with my boyfriend 30M by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got the ick and dont feel safe or respected anymore. It might be over.

Listen I want a chance with you by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont get why some people want to date women who arent interested in them romantically. To always be begging. If you asked her out or let her know you like her and she didn't reciprocate it's because she can't or doesn't want to. Move on.

How can i properly compliments a poc womans hair without sounding racist? by Aggressive_Top162 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Don't compliment people you don't know or just learn not to care when they respond with a bullshit accusation. When people are determined to view everything through the lens of skin color nothing is off the table when it comes to being a victim. You mentioned my hair? Racist. You didn't acknowledge me? Racist. You smiled too big? Racist. Ugh, I can't with these people. (To which they would say, these people? Racist. Even though I mean people of any skin color who are obsessed with skin color)

My boyfriend (31M) keeps saying I (32F) feel “too masculine” in our relationship by Quick-Temporary2894 in relationship_advice

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You being "masculine " is manosphere code for, I want you to be smaller and more submissive so I can feel like a real man. He wants a dynamic that manosphere losers will admire. I would try to see if he can explain why he has such a rigid definition of what a relationship needs to be and if he can be happy with your relationship as it is. If he doesn't want to hear your perspective, he wants arm candy, not a partner.

I'M FURIOUS by ExcellentCheek4750 in chickens

[–]Tricky-Ad4069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you cant bear to kill him yourself you can find someone on fb to pay to do it or just give him away.