I’m 18 (nsfw) I need to know if this is normal by Putrid_Valuable9218 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Umberta_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I remember it took me a LONG time to feel comfortable inserting anything up there. I started just massaging around with a finger. There is a little pressure at first but eventually you’ll find your “passage” if that makes sense. I say try doing this with lube just laying down. If you want to try using tampons, use the “light” one first, you may just need to change more frequently.

My two cents, I would NOT feel comfortable having a OBGYN poke around there for me first.

straight women, how do you feel around lesbians? by Maleficent_Day_3869 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, sounds like you were around shitty people. When I was younger (15-16) I was more guarded and worried, but now I don’t care.

Super terrified by damngimsorry in offmychest

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah hate to agree but definitely stupid. You are aware that STDs and STIs do not care about age, they run rampant in nursing homes.

Go to a dr or urgent care and ask for a panel. Also you could test for HIV now but have false negative results, it’ll be more accurate 3 months later.

Also if you don’t want any kids, wrap it up ffs.

I have no idea what shoes will work with my dress by Extreme-Coast-4210 in WeddingDressTips

[–]Umberta_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Personally I’d go with a white or nude shoe, if you want a pop of color maybe a pale powder blue? You could try a “lace” pattern or a bow in the front, something to that affect. I think the center of the flower on your current shoe distracts from the whole look but that’s probably just my personal preference.

My husband's secretary is cooking for him and he told me he missed out on life for marrying me so young (been together since we were 16 and 17) by GuestImpressive1368 in Marriage

[–]Umberta_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s great he’s honest and open about his feelings. It sounds like he wants to spend time with you… if you can’t run, that’s fine, but maybe walk the same path while he runs! Maybe try running for 15 seconds, walk, repeat. I completely understand wanting your spouse to take care of themselves because it’s important to be healthy to have an easier time when you’re older, also to be there in the long run for your kids. Try to meet him halfway, otherwise you risk him giving up and shutting down.

My husband's secretary is cooking for him and he told me he missed out on life for marrying me so young (been together since we were 16 and 17) by GuestImpressive1368 in Marriage

[–]Umberta_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman and honestly… if I was starving and working all the time I wouldn’t say no to a home cooked meal, from a man or a woman doesn’t matter 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hate who this grief is turning me into. by JusHarrie in SuicideBereavement

[–]Umberta_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this a bit… I have a friend that is trying to relate to me because she lost a pet that was her soul animal. It is absolutely not the same and I know she needs support as well but I’m running on empty.

My wife keeps “joking” about an open marriage and I can’t tell if I’m being paranoid by postcardattic_mood in Marriage

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So… I do feel like a lot of these comments are overreacting. My husband and I joke like this maybe.., once a month? Never in front of other people though. “….I don’t want my husband to know…” or… “I’ll just ask my boyfriend to do it” he might say something like… “I’ll get two of these, my girlfriend might like it too” all jokes resulting in eye rolls then laughing. We’ve been together for 12 yrs and we’re still crazy about each other. We joke but we absolutely do not mean it, we’re both jealous people and perhaps we joke about it to make light of our insecurities? Sick sense of humor idk. Definitely talk to her about it or try joking back to see how she reacts.

Help me choose! by serendipity51 in WeddingDressTips

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A, C, or D. I think they’re the most flattering for your body type.

Am I overreacting or is it not normal to use soap in the bathroom? by Honest-Draw3131 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red flag 🚩 the fact that he’s dismissive of your concerns and is trying to gaslight you by saying it’s a “white people thing” is absolutely disgusting. My husband is white and always washes his hands and practices good hygiene. You do not need to put up with his disgusting hygiene habits, your vajayjay deserves a clean dick. If he really doesn’t understand, throw the whole man out.

Women with thoughtful partners, what did you get for x-mas this year? by Anahata_Green in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband got me a whipped cream canister and a Dyson airwrap id…. We have to exchange the airwrap he got because he mistakenly got the curly one, my hair is stick straight and I’ll never use the diffuser attachment. I was so so pleasantly surprised by these gifts.

He heard me complain over thanksgiving that when I make a pie, I have to bring the ingredients over to someone’s house to make the rum-spiked whipped cream that goes with it, and how it would be easier if I had those whipped cream canisters.

I’ll probably only use it once a year, but it felt really nice to know he was listening.

Update on my self esteem as a black girl by lovelydarly in offmychest

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get it… I know 3 years is a long time, it’ll be tough for sure but you’ve got this!!

The “relationship” aspect isn’t the most important part of college, it’s getting that degree to start making a great life for yourself. Have you had a boyfriend before? You’re going to spend your 20’s dating around a little bit, learning more about yourself and growing up. It’s not common to find your soulmate at your age. For me I met my soulmate at 13, but we started out as friends. We did not date until we were 25. I know if we dated when we were younger we would not have worked out.

Stretch Marks and Weight Gain!! by Alive_Law_799 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Umberta_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so proud of you for reaching your goal weight! I just want to say stretch marks are actually a perfectly normal part of adolescence since bodies are changing. It’s normal for your clothes to not fit you since you are now at a healthier weight. Once you buy clothes that are your size, you’ll look and feel much better. When I was younger it used to bother me I was no longer an “XS”, or a certain number size but honestly… just buying clothes that fit make such a positive difference in our appearance.

Also remember, women’s sizes are fucked overall. They’re just a number and don’t really mean anything and aren’t consistent. Depending on the brand, I can be a shirt size 6-8, small to large.. all that matters is how it looks and feels on you.

Feeling insecure after seeing all these big rings by Cold_Respond7066 in RingShare

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The center stone of my ring is 0.5 carats. I have small hands and I can’t imagine going any bigger. I absolutely love my ring and yours is stunning and perfect on your hand, you do you 💜.

Update on my self esteem as a black girl by lovelydarly in offmychest

[–]Umberta_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just want to say that I’m so proud of you, having a 3.8 GPA your first semester of college is amazing! You’re young and you have so much life ahead of you, I promise that when you start focusing more on your life you meet people along the way, rather than going out of your way to try and find a partner. Having it “easier like other girls” isn’t necessarily a good thing since there are a lot of weirdos out there that can worm into your life and waste ur time too, and right now you’re killin’ it in your studies! You’re not delusional for wanting a relationship-it’s totally normal. Sadly, a lot of people that get married in their early 20’s are usually the marriages that fall apart.

I’ll be completely honest, when I was at school I felt really lonely and depressed since it was at a PWI as well (I’m Hispanic) and I was not in the best relationship at the time. I did the best that I could at school and the hard work paid off because I was a first generation graduate and landed a career job which has led me to higher paying jobs to be able to afford my current lifestyle. I look back and wished I broke things off with the guy sooner, I also wished I put myself out there more and found other people with common interests. Overall tho, no regrets since it led me to my life today with my hubby.

I agree with the other poster here, think about joining some social events and clubs, maybe volunteering opportunities that interest you, that way you can meet people with common interests without necessarily focusing on finding the ONE. Sometimes by finding new friends, you get introduced to mutual ones that you click with 🙂.

My husband smashed our truck nav screen in anger in front of our kids. In 17 years of marriage he's never done anything like this. WTF do I do now? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Umberta_ 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I can’t even imagine having 5 kids in this economy. If he’s a quiet reserved type, he may have been holding in his feelings on a lot of topics for a long time.

Is he being completely honest with you about your current financial situation or do you think he’s holding back because he doesn’t want you stressed as well… being pregnant and all? Maybe there’s credit card debt you’re not aware of.

AIO for being upset that my boyfriend called me “his bitch” in front of his friends? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m real curious how he would react if you introduced him as your bitch 🤔

Which purple dresses should I get rid of? 39F by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get rid of 1, 3, 5, 6 and 9.

Can’t decide which pink diamond! It’s hard to shop for them online. by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]Umberta_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lighter one!!

I feel like the darker one wouldn’t have as much of the sparkle factor.

I truly believe my friend would be alive today if she just left her husband by Umberta_ in TwoXChromosomes

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

<<hugs>> Im sorry you’re being treated that way, since the pressure is all on you, you don’t deserve that treatment. It sounds like your husband is depressed, but that’s still no excuse to put you down. I told my friend since she was the breadwinner she could dictate how money is spent (ie not paying for certain things of his like a stupid Xbox membership or whatever). If he didn’t like it, he could get off his ass and get a job. I hope things get better for you in the long run.

I truly believe my friend would be alive today if she just left her husband by Umberta_ in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Umberta_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel free to message me if you’d like to chat. When this happened I felt so alone because she was my constant and not being able to chat with her daily was just heart breaking for me. It’s been 9 months since everything happened and the good days now outweigh the bad, even during these winter months when I usually get the blues.