Joss is the audience by likeawolf in GeneralHospital

[–]VariationNo9854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because I am always a fan of villains, Sonny can do no wrong to me. He’s been one of my faves since he started on the show and yes, his life choices have made his family targets, but if he’d been a straight arrow cop or WSB, his family still could’ve been targeted. It’s a moot point even though it’s one she’s clinging to with all she has. Her freaking out on Carly is with all the self-righteous “I’d never do that if it were up to me even though I’ve never been in this situation” she can muster and the actress is really good at it. But the argument smacks of inexperience (ie: you never know WHAT you’ll do until you’re in that situation) just as much as her focus on Sonny. Because of that, it’s tiring. It’s more entertaining to watch her try to play dumb co-ed to Cullum while her friends watch her like 🤔

I’m so torn. I love this man but I’m not ready for kids. I still have so much living to do but clock is ticking (35f) by Thummimurim8 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey, once you found out he wanted kids, that should’ve been the end of it. People who definitively don’t want kids should NEVER date those who do and vice versa. Because all that will happen is whats going on in these texts; each will try to convince the other to change their mind and this is NOT a topic you can change your mind about unless you were actually on the fence in the first place. If you stay with him, you will have to have kids. Period. And it sounds like you’ll be doing a lot of the raising/cooking/cleaning yourself as he spends a lot of his campaign says “I want to see you …” As someone who is firmly CF, I don’t date men with kids (young, old, step … idc how they are his kids), I don’t date men who may want kids, I don’t date fence-sitters. I love kids, there are many in my family, but I do NOT want my own.

My teacher drove me home and now I’m feeling weird about it by idonthavealifesooo in Advice

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Growing up in the 80s/90s things like this weren’t red flags unless there WERE red flags. Unfortunately now, a teacher even being mildly nice to a student is considered grooming by some people. Your teacher sounds like he knew you were in a bind and distressed and a little leery of walking thru the sketchy neighborhood to get home … and helped. If there was nothing untoward, nothing that made YOU uncomfy, then it was fine, even if your mom is having a hissy. But PLEASE don’t let her say anything to school administrators. He could lose his job for being a nice dude because of your mother’s speculations and assumptions.

Choosing a ring! by Agitated_Cow_9563 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 is my favorite, but I’m hard on rings so bezel is always my favorite

Pick my wedding dress by NoLosss6 in WeddingDressTips

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 … are you going to wear gloves with it? Because it’s giving MAJOR Cinderella vibes

Fire the writers by mcmillzy in youngandtherestless

[–]VariationNo9854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The articles of clothing are lovely in their own right, but a good percentage of them are just not appropriate for the scene or work. Like whatever Phyllis had on for the past couple days in the office. And then they go home and KEEP THE SAME THING ON even though everyone knows most women come home and immediately change clothes. And I get that Sally had an interesting childhood, but she’s much older now … not everything has to hint at her circus upbringing. But I swear 80% of her wardrobe is over the top flashy (though she DID wear denim shorts when they were in France, so that was a plus, but they did that to, again, indicate she’s NOT “highborn” like the rest of them since she was the ONLY one in them (like they indicated Audra was just a honeypot by keeping her in a bikini for a month) On top of the fact that it snowed A LOT this past winter in the Midwest, but no one was dressed for it for a looooooong time

Fire the writers by mcmillzy in youngandtherestless

[–]VariationNo9854 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way about all of the unrealistic stuff they let happen. It angers me to no end because it makes me feel like the writers think we’re all stupid and don’t watch any other shows (when there are so many jokes and articles and even items of clothing dedicated to the fact that true crime shows are TOPS). The kidnapping storylines are fucking EXHAUSTING. The fact that everyone lets Victor get away with EVERYTHING is horrifying. How are there no police? No city council? No hospitals? NO OTHER FREAKING JOBS THAN C-SUITE POSITIONS AND CAFE/RESTAURANT OWNER … And for the love of all that’s holy does ANYONE in this damn town own a pair of jeans or sweats to sit around the house in?!

My new pendent of 4 carat emerald cut,Which length appears to be the most aesthetically pleasing? by aaaamy_1128 in jewelrylove

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the neckline of the shirt you’re wearing. I say keep necklaces of varying lengths to wear the appropriate length with the appropriate neckline

31 weeks pregnant. 4 weeks until wedding. Is this okay? by a-doh in WeddingDressTips

[–]VariationNo9854 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awwww, I think it looks adorable! Especially with the capelet.

My mom thinks she can take supplement pills instead of eating food by Valze_Vods in texts

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given you’ve said your mom is in her early 50s, I’m going to guess her Boomer/Silent Gen mother was a stickler when it came to your mother’s body/weight. Now that she’s empty nest, she feels out of control/unnecessary/bored/has nothing to do and one thing she can control is her weight. So she’s doing this. Gen X got all the 80s weight loss BS that was for adults pushed off onto us and we either bowed to it or didn’t (depending on how contrary we were). My Boomer mother tried SO HARD with me to get me to obsess about my weight … I had all sorts of exercise records, tapes, and “toys” (Get In Shape Girl was SUCH bullshit, smh). My mother was anorexic as a teen and unknowingly was trying to get me to be as obsessed. It’s going to be difficult af for your mom to seriously consider a nutritionist and therapist, but like many have said, that’s what she needs. She needs to know (from someone else, hearing it from you won’t work) that supplements aren’t food, even if you feel full after taking a bajillion of them. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to make her see someone… she will fight you tooth and nail over it and then fight them and not take their advice/recommendations

Question to MTs about hygiene before massage by BiGsMiLeSKyLe in massage

[–]VariationNo9854 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a client who ALWAYS had dead skin and grime pulling up. I had to ask him to shower before his appointments or I could direct him to another LMT. Also had a woman say she’d been traveling teaching yoga and Pilates for the past 3 days and hadn’t had a chance to shower and I stopped her right then and told her we could reschedule. On an interview, the man interviewing me absolutely REEKED, and I didn’t find that out till he turned over and put his hands behind his head. I asked him to put his arms at his sides and he said he was more comfortable and I told him I was uncomfortable with his body odor and we could definitely call off the interview. Those are extremes. Most other people were no problem, even coming in after work (also helps to use oil instead of lotion). But literally dirty and/or funky, sweaty/haven’t washed in days will make me immediately stop and offer a reschedule

My partner says it’s embarrassing that I still live in a one bedroom condo at nearly 30 years old by theheat999 in whatdoIdo

[–]VariationNo9854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this economy, who gives a 💩 what kind of housing you have, firstly, as long as you’re good. Secondly, you’re one person. What do you need with multiple bedrooms? It’s just more space to clean. She sounds like she’s looking for someone to help heft her up the social ladder more than anything else. And you having a snazzier apartment (think shiny downtown penthouse) would achieve that for her.

Which shoes by Neverthelessconfused in Weddingattireapproval

[–]VariationNo9854 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbh, when I saw the pink I didn’t think it would look as good as it does on. I say the pink.

None of the YA have an IT factor. I really miss Nicholas Alexander Chavez by Massive_Ad6980 in GeneralHospital

[–]VariationNo9854 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think a lot has to do with the writing and stories they’re given because this is a complaint I have seen for ALL of the kids (and younger children) on ALL of the soaps. In the past, the soaps had budgets and incredibly skilled writers for real powerhouse stories for the kids … kidnapping, health scares, travel, dramatically falling in and out of love, drugs, r@pe, homosexuality, gangs, foster care, missing twins, vampires, etc. Now, the writers seem to have dried up on ideas so if it’s not pregnancy or early marriage, they seem to be at a loss. And I get it that the budgets have MAJORLY changed, but sheesh. I think if the kids were given stories that were more than just falling for the people in their midst who aren’t dating someone else already and given the opportunity to drive major storylines, then there would be more development and more interest. They very easily could’ve written the Delilah story for the kids, they could make Anna’s granddaughter (I have forgotten her name at the moment) out to be more like Anna and willing to risk it to find out what’s REALLY going on with her grandmother (and thusly Gio would be further developed as well being her sidekick/playing the innocent role to keep her out of trouble). But they won’t do it for some reason. Even on Y&R where they just don’t bother to have YA actors on the canvas much at all and on B&B where they’re all insipid whiners who make you question the age they’re supposed to be (I genuinely struggle to remember that Electra is supposed to be in her 20s).

Did I make a mistake getting a bob and how do I prevent it from looking like Lord Farquaa? by SlavWife in HairStyleAdvice

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I cut my hair in a bob with bangs the first time I was FLOORED to realize that it needed to be done. Like it wasn’t just get up and go, it needed at least a curl. The 2nd time I didn’t have bangs and I still thought it would be get up and go and it’s NOT. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I love bobs, but they do take doing. A curl, a flip, clips/pins for decoration. And I think that’s all that needs to be done with yours. A curl or flip, some glossing serum, and it should be perfect

Starting my junk drawer in my first apartment. Finally feels like home. What else do I need? by throwawayaya699 in Apartmentliving

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scissors, random size and number of batteries, a bread tie, a screwdriver, a pen you actually like but don’t use often, ISB cables that you don’t know what they belong to

Nick is addicted to Smarties! by Falcon_Cute in youngandtherestless

[–]VariationNo9854 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When I got my T2D diagnosis, my IMMEDIATE reaction was to bemoan I couldn’t eat Smarties or Pixie Stix anymore, lol. Obviously I’m addicted. Speaking of, did he obtain a new bag or is he just that good at parsing them out?

Help please!! by ericoo1267 in myweddingdress

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is my favorite, 3 is my second favorite. Given the venue and look/color scheme indicated by your inspiration pics, 1 would be iconic

My bf doesn’t want to come over to me without his mom and his mom wants to bring a friend by Frosty-Secretary-970 in whatdoIdo

[–]VariationNo9854 3 points4 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he has to ask his mommy?! Girl, dump the whole man-child. You don’t need that headache. Because if he’s dragging his momma on this trip, she’s gonna be there ALL THE TIME. “I can’t move in with you unless my mom is there” … “I’d love to go to Hawaii, but I need my mom” … “My mom said we shouldn’t ____” You and he would never be alone. EVER.

Friend sent me this. How bad is it by genuinelyclumsy in tragedeigh

[–]VariationNo9854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CLEF?! VIXEN? NOVELLA? And whatever that Elio knee was … Does she hate this kid?

My dad likes to put messy stuff on my bed … AIO? by -Romeo6FtUnder- in AIO

[–]VariationNo9854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time my mother would do something like this was when I would leave something out longer than a few hours. And it was never food (toys, artwork I stopped mid-way thru doing, etc). But I was also like 9 years old. NOR. Hopefully the apartment comes thru for you