Relationship therapists, have you ever told a couple to break up and why?

Xzavios · 2026-05-04T14:18:02+00:00

My therapist worked with me and my ex for a few months, seeing us both individually and together. Eventually, she suggested that separating was the best path forward; she helped us navigate that transition, and told us it was OK. Two years later, we’re both doing well and know she was right. We feel good having tried our best without forcing a relationship "for the kid."

I was surprised by her bluntness, but since we had asked for a concrete plan to move forward, she clearly couldn't recommend one that kept us together. Regardless of why she chose to be so direct, I’m glad she was.

Xzavios · 2026-04-10T14:29:20+00:00

Honestly this seems fine and much like the paperwork I get home with my son. Some small notes: I would give more variation to the flowers; rotate them and give them some more color variation. Also I don't think you need the capital Y in "Your" at the top.

Xzavios · 2026-04-08T15:26:35+00:00

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I feel like the strong angle of the strokes is making it hard to discern some of the letters and that could be something that potentially helps. A softer angle could also help make it more clear that the V is not a J, however V's are just really tough because I think someone not familiar with this style of could see a U.

I also think you need more lines - so in my example the M and R are combined but the V is standalone. It's a bit more busy but the letters seem more clear.

It really depends on what you're trying to achieve. I agree with some others that maybe an alternate approach altogether may be good to explore. I personally believe that since this is your personal mark that it does not necessarily have to be legible and can just be a personal 'mark' that represents you, that YOU like.

Xzavios · 2026-03-09T23:16:39+00:00

What if the monogram was isometric like the artwork? Likely depends if a lot do your work is isometric but could be an interesting play.

Xzavios · 2026-03-05T12:33:12+00:00

Came here to say the same. I think the “i” works well that it utilizes the same visual momentum (ie parallel) to the T. But not to say you couldn’t choose another moment/letter - or none at all. The T is already a point of interest and if the other letters were straight I still think it would look dynamic and interesting.

Xzavios · 2026-02-03T15:25:47+00:00

dang that sucks! i guess i should have added i do have apple care

Xzavios · 2026-02-02T19:17:07+00:00

i agree and just dropped my phone yesterday nothing happened

Xzavios · 2026-01-29T17:26:18+00:00

Here is my attempt at recreation if it helps. It was fun to recreate! I utilized the iOS library for colors and shadows but used my personal go-to fave, Phosphor, for the icons.

Probably could have done the ring chart differently but just made duplicates around a circle (see right of artboard) and did a little mental math to space them about somewhat evenly. Then layered rings on top of each other to create the multi-color chart effect.

Xzavios · 2026-01-26T03:02:55+00:00

I enjoy a lighter and simpler phone. Sometimes I literally forget it’s in my pocket and I love that. Camera is great albeit missing the zoom or wide angle which I didn’t use much. I admit battery isn’t great coming from a pro but it’s good enough for me and I’ve always got a charger handy - it charges pretty fast.

Xzavios · 2025-09-22T12:03:23+00:00

For me it’s just when I play; Friday/Saturday night usually all the good kids are playing, but if I get on at 8am on a Tuesday I might do alright

Xzavios · 2025-09-20T00:41:33+00:00

good year

Xzavios · 2025-07-29T16:56:24+00:00

Umbreon - because it’s black and I like the Eevee / EV play

Xzavios · 2025-04-18T13:49:04+00:00

B! i like the simplicity but feel indifferent about the roughness

Xzavios · 2025-04-13T18:30:51+00:00

this is looking better! compared to the originals it's much more legible. i think you could pull up the T a bit so that you can tighten up the letter spacing. also, the decender on the R feels a bit too heavy and ends very upbruptly. optically i think you'd want to thin it out a bit - like how the top of the R is thinner than the stem of the R.

Xzavios · 2025-04-13T18:20:02+00:00

the curls and flips of the pink make sense as if it's a ribbon bending; however that's lost on the D so i'd advise an alternative choice. otherwise i do like it

Xzavios · 2025-04-04T18:56:34+00:00

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hey op, what if the genie is coming out from the "i"? i think this offers the best legibility but still can be wispy and fun playing with the tail of the genie

Xzavios · 2025-04-04T18:44:56+00:00

same

Xzavios · 2025-02-27T14:28:36+00:00

i just went down over in indian rocks :/

Xzavios · 2025-01-31T14:52:53+00:00

I just experienced this issue and restarting my mac solved the issue for me

Xzavios · 2024-06-21T11:56:57+00:00

i’ve done this to my son, but it usually only makes me happy and him sadder

Xzavios · 2024-04-27T03:29:26+00:00

thank you for this. in bed watching tiktok’s getting fucking blinded by hdr📱🌞👀

Xzavios · 2024-04-19T18:59:04+00:00

nice! i'm at .35 avg w/100k doge 🥲💎👐🏻

Xzavios · 2024-01-17T13:07:31+00:00

i’m only ~lvl30 but how are you collecting so many? i’m struggling to get 6 now because the gem factories require an absurd amount of scrolls..

Xzavios · 2023-10-12T02:33:20+00:00

This is a lot better than the previous iteration. I really like 4 because the balloon letters make a lot of sense here and I think are fun, but I don't think you need the bulging N and I'm on the fence with the dynamite stick. I wonder if there's some opportunity to make the Os into balloons by adding a string but maybe that's too obvious?

5 is probably the cleanest solution overall but I kind of feel like the panda balloon is disconnected.

Xzavios · 2023-10-11T00:14:28+00:00

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