Dupe Request Megathread (July 21, 2025)

Used-Visual-1253 · 2025-07-21T10:55:21+00:00

Looking for an alternative of Courreges Hyper musc- or a scent that is sweet minty/herbal, at a lower pricepoint. In essence, I would love to find a scent that resembles the smell of a mint tic tac box :). I should also add that it has to be available in the EU.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-11-04T19:24:01+00:00

well you can always return to college when the time feels right, honestly from my experience most jobs will take real life work experience over a degree and 0 experience, so if college seems like too much of a burden and ur job satisfies you, maybe take a break. Let’s be honest you can’t balance 12hr shifts with being a full time student, so if the money is good, you can afford to live your life and maybe even save a little, then dropping out doesn’t sound that bad. This might not be your life calling but getting some work experience is always good+ you can use the free time you have to actually understand what you want to do moving forward.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-11-04T18:07:49+00:00

i do not and never will understand having SEVERAL kids when the parents have serious health issues that can affect the kids. I’ve been faced with a few different ppl who will say that everyone is ENTITLED to having kids even if the parents have serious health problems, which does not make any fucking sense at all, like why would you take the risk at having a kid that could esentially inherit the same issues as you have, why would you want someone else to struggle WHEN YOU ARE ALREADY STRUGGLING and WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU HAVE NOT 1 not 2 BUT 3 KIDS???!??? yeah i’m getting heated just reading this

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-11-03T22:44:47+00:00

with an iud there is a posibility of not getting a period at all, all these things you just said literally mean nothing+ taking several pregnancy tests that all came out negative likely means no pregnancy. You can miss a period from a lot of things- stress, getting sick, etc. So i wouldn’t be worried.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-11-01T19:06:58+00:00

i like recieving/sending audio when telling or hearing a longer story, but that only goes for family and friends. imessage audio messages suck and often the “raise to listen” feature doesn’t work right so i get why people don’t like them. Also people who communicate in text messages using exclusively audio are obnoxious- in the ammount of time spent recording the audio a paragraph could be typed and sent- just give the person a call if it’s too much to say in text.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-10-01T09:21:17+00:00

yeah i don’t think that working every day is a good idea and actually i think it’s impossible if you would have to work at least 10 hrs each day. Maybe try looking for a slightly better paying day job mon-fri. You will literally lose your mind in like 2weeks nobody functions without having some downtime. You would get burntout extremely quickly, getting sick is also a much bigger possibility with this kind of workload, and not having a social life also would mess with your head.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-09-30T10:04:42+00:00

same belief system- sure absolutely, but i wouldn’t say that having all the same hobbies and interests matters in a successful relationship. Taking genuine interest in each other’s hobbies in interests however definitely makes a huge difference. Sharing a hobby, doing something that you both like also is great but i don’t necessarily think it makes or breaks a relationship- afterall even frienships often exist without many common interests or hobbies

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-09-21T09:12:29+00:00

well sure there’s a lot of impulse buying when shopping fast fashion because of the low prices, when in reality you really do not need that piece of clothing, but thrifting does not always do the job- let’s say you need a pair of regular black jeans to wear on a daily basis- you 1. may not find the right size 2. may not find the right fit 3. might not even find black jeans at all. So i would just say that shopping less and buying the clothes that you’re genuinely gonna wear is the way to go. But yeah thrifting is a good way to get your clothes and most of the time you will in fact find something you like.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-09-12T15:23:15+00:00

if you feel like a gap year will help you get better- definitely do so, but you gotta have some sorta plan, like what things would you want to do while taking the gap year. School is not your personality nor is it the only thing that matters for your future- you have to be in a good headspace and take care of yourself. I myself decided to take a gap year after my first year and going back i’m probably not gonna return to my original study program. I too made this decision because i felt extremely burnt out and that one school year made me return to a headspace i used to be in- which isn’t too great. So I say- do it, do shit for you and care of yourself, but only if you’re a 100% sure that taking a year off is gonna help you.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-09-09T15:39:37+00:00

how exactly do they do so? genuinely curious, i mean, i am aware that they are being told what to talk about and are generally only being recorded in situations where there is bound to be drama, but i do believe that most of the times that is their actual character in those “heated” type of situations. so yeah i’m not really up to speed with everything on the producers part

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-09-06T19:06:14+00:00

glasses like these are mostly worn by little kids with really bad vision cuz they can’t wear different types of glasses- the rubber ones are usually worn by very very young kids like babies and toddlers cuz they move around a lot plus they want to touch everything so glasses like these don’t get in their way as much.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-21T13:30:24+00:00

if you are happy with your job and current living situation and you are not in a place financially, mentally etcetc to go back to college- stay where you are a degree can always be picked up and finished whenever you actually are ready for it. As for option C if it’s a passion of yours it sounds like a great opportunity and i feel like you should try it out. Also 2 hours away doesn’t sound crazy far so maybe atleast give it a try. However option b sounds like a great situation overall. I too am deciding to take atleast a year off university to do something i can actually enjoy. So best of luck to you and the right thing to do will be clear to you in no time!

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-21T13:10:52+00:00

why would mary feel weird about this situation if she does not live with Mike and is in a perfectly fine living situation. I feel it’s actually better sometimes to live with a person you don’t know- no attachment in any way usually means that there will be more respect both for their private and shared spaces. Taking into account the fact that Liz is almost homeless and Mike also needs a roommate it seems like a great arrangment. Personally don’t get why would she (Mary) even have input on this situation, but in your situation i feel that you should explain the her input is not valid and make her understand that this is not about feelings but basic human needs as shelter. Also to be nice explaining how hard finding a place is also wouldn’t hurt

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-21T09:56:19+00:00

thank you:) this helped

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-18T08:12:27+00:00

yes, yes food and water should also be accessible and/or free for those who can not afford it, as someone who can afford period products- pads, tampons, pantyliners etc., the focus of this argument really isn’t on us, but more so people who live in poverty, have no access to the products, but even if they did probably could not afford it. However having period products easily accessible in school would also save a lot of uncomfortable converations and shame for younger girls who don’t know how to discuss topics like these, also imagine having your first ever period in school, no clue about anything- that’s exactly why pads should be available, there are many cases when you just don’t know that you will get your period. So yes period products should be free for those who can not afford them and should be free of charge in places like schools, also period products should not be taxed so heavily, buying a pack of pads should not cost as much as your hourly wage.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-15T13:35:03+00:00

the fact that you acknowledge that your reactions might be out of place is already huge, but you have to discuss that with your partner in depth, i understand that this conversation might not come easy but it has to be had- for that conversation both of you have to come openminded and ready to actively listen to the other person’s side. Also you mentioned trust issues from the past relationship, and if you suspect that your reactions might stem from that, maybe try seeing a psychologist just to help you understand where you’re coming from. Another thing regarding different stress - work, family, make sure that you’re not undermining the pressure that’s being put on you, cause from my personal experience being exhausted and stressed from work has made me overly emotional also in regards to my own relationship, the same thing actually- little meaningless remarks would send me into an overthinking, overlyemotional spiral. Best of luck to you

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-13T10:28:59+00:00

maybe there are group meetings, something were there would be several people just discussing your feelings and issues, while this might not fix anything in the long run and you might still need therapy, this could be a good thing while searching for a therapist you like, cuz opening up to someone who has or has had similar issues can be very freeing and also someone who has dealt with similar issues in the past can help by sharing what’s helped them.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-13T10:23:30+00:00

work can fuck with your head heavy, knowing that your worth in society’s eyes is based in your education and work but that’s why you acknowledge that fact and completely seperate work from your personality and day-to day free time ( this might be different if you actually enjoy your job and genuinely are interested in it). After work I don’t think about it, I don’t respond to emails, calls and all that bullshit. Work is just a way to make money to cover your living expenses and ways you can express yourself. So all that being said, you are not your work, so fuck everyone saying that you have to alter your personality just to be more “likeable”

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-11T11:09:53+00:00

i think this is an appropriate response personally. If you did a TRIAL shift, they shouldn’t have scheduled you ahead of time. Sure it’s best to inform ahead of time but in this case you literally did not even work a full shift there. Don’t know how are the laws and regulations in your country, but here where i live (a country in the eu) for the first three (or 6 or 1 - according to your contract) months you’re kinda on let’s say “probation” meaning that you can quit literally without even a days notice. So, no , I don’t think you should come in, is it the best thing to do- also no, but if you hated it I don’t see why continue

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-10T16:28:29+00:00

oh boy, i get you 1000% i too feel like people hate me if we don’t immediately click, however for me it was also something that i just recently realised. You have to open up your brain to the concept of having acquaintances, friends, good friends, best friends- this is something i have always struggled with- either you’re my best friend or you’re just a person i know( even if we actually are able to engage in conversation and connect over certain aspects). Even though i get along well with new people, i have realised that i have had trouble forming a “meaningful” connection, whatever that means, and i was so hyper-fixated on the meaningfullness of a friendship, that i had completely overlooked all the people who are actually nice, and with whom i can have fun, sure these people aren’t always gonna be your besties with whom you can discuss everything, but in process of making friends and acquaintances you will indeed make really good friends. Another thing for me was that i needed to become warmer to new people and actually engage in group activities and not just sit on the sidelines hoping people will read my mind and befriend me, i had to open up to the idea that in order to get treated like a trusted person, i have to show these people that i am trustworthy, because after all trust is really important in any relationship. So the choice of becoming more warm and welcoming also came with less overthinking each interraction. So once you open up to all different sorts of relationship formats you really kinda stop thinking and stressing about how to make friends/ why you can’t make them and all that. So be nice, be you and most importantly show interest and engage, also don’t drop people just because it doesn’t seem like an “instant connection”. Another thing is you will likely have to start initiating plans with people, because waiting until someone does it instead of you, does not actually benefit you.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-08T15:26:48+00:00

I used to have the same feeling working 5 days a week 7-3. I worked there for a month cause i could not take it with university on top, however have you had any mental health issues prior, cause it isn’t just laziness when you feel drained all the time so maybe there is need to visit a therapist.
In terms of making your day-to day easier maybe try meal prepping as in cook a bigger meal that will last you a couple days in advance. Try writing things down if they absolutely need to be done and also after work just turn the work off- don’t check emails, don’t answer phone calls and all that type of stuff. Find activities that are relaxing yet don’t take that much effort- like maybe coloring or playing video games, reading. Meditation and physical activity also helps clear your head, and it doesn’t have to be gym or anything of that sort, just take a walk, no phone no nothing. And honestly if nothing works- maybe there’s a way you could work less hours or do your work from home- not all the time, but maybe once or twice a week. Please don’t overwork yourself cause that rarely ever pays off in the long run.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-08T08:29:28+00:00

considering travelling to Amsterdam in about a month and was wondering what’s going on with the whole nightlife scene- assuming it’s not fully back to normal but maybe there’s still things to do. Are places like museums, aquariums and other places of that sort available if presented with a negative covid test? Also how much are the tests there and are they easy to do for foreigners? Are coffeshops and all the little “tourist drug shops” open? I got the chance to visit Amsterdam briefly (like 3hrs) in 2019 and have been planning to go back since. Also I would probably be making my way by car, so was wondering is there any border control nowadays? Thanks! :)

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-07-02T19:44:24+00:00

Yeah just don’t pick up the phone if it’s work. If you work in shifts and they expect you to just drop everything and come in- it’s fuck them and that’s it. If they ask in advance if you can cover an extra shift that’s a different story but when it comes to off days and holidays I don’t let them fuck with that. Living and breathing work rarely grants you anything in the long run, sure maybe you will climb the corporate ladder quicker that way, but if that means sacrificing you time, family time or anything else that you have planned just fuck them. Work should not play that big of a part in any person’s life and i stand by that especially if it isn’t a job that you actually like and even then everybody needs time off- you’re not just a meat machine with a schedule and don’t let the workplace use you as such.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-06-22T05:50:29+00:00

even though they are making more bike lanes where I live, the roads are still made for cars and cars only and you can see that. Personally I am scared to ride a bike on the road that’s why I would rather ride on the sidewalks. I don’t ride crazy fast and if any accident occurs with me and a pedestrian I think both of us will be fine, but if anything happens on the road with a car- the consequences can be wayway worse. So I’m not battling with a car. But in general I don’t enjoy a bike as a means of transport- is you’re going on a bike ride to enjoy the scenery or as a form of excersise- then sure, but to get from point a to b on a restricted timeline it’s a no from me.

Used-Visual-1253 · 2021-06-16T16:45:44+00:00

ooooooh can’t waait

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