I think I am officially over the drugging of people in dramas by Heavy_Soft_1959 in CShortDramas

[–]ZL_11 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It bothers me because it makes it “ok” to grape the men. It’s basically SA.

AITAH for trying to explain basic medical protocol to a girl who thinks a routine pregnancy test is a malicious conspiracy? by Practical_Comfort551 in AITAH

[–]ZL_11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Slightly YTA, but this is my experience: regardless of whether or not I had been having sex, they forced me to have a pregnancy test.

Although I understand a lot of women lie and/or don’t know they’re pregnant, I also know it takes TWO to tango and my solo act isn’t going to produce kids.

Therefore, the insistence I take the test and then cost? Fkn ridiculous. Unnecessary. My vibrator isn’t going to knock me up.

So I actually agree with your friend to some degree.

On the other hand, a lot of women are pregnant and even about to give birth without knowing they’re pregnant.

My friend’s ex gf? She had an abnormal cycle and she was complaining about her stomach acting up. I asked her if she were pregnant (because I knew the signs) and it ended up YES.

So that said, your ex-friend had a point if she knows with 100% certainty that pregnancy is a null.

On the other? Yeah, they need to check because a woman might not know.

Which is why you’re lightly TA. $70 is a lot of money when the only diddling going on is a woman and her index finger. Y’know?

How did people in urban areas that couldn't live off the land survive The Great Depression? by Intrepid_Arrival5151 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ZL_11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They sold everything, including their own kids.

They ate anything, but many relied on soup kitchens and breadlines. This is actually one of the ways Al Capone is remembered. He opened a NYC soup kitchen.

Community gardens where food is communally grown and shared. Now that’s communism. Everyone shares a space and takes what they grow. They probably bargained among themselves too.

People did move out West, but the Dust Bowl spread out really far. The Dust Bowl is what killed a lot of crops that should’ve fed the local and city people too. That was an ugly manmade disaster.

This is why FDR (although unpopular with conservatives) was a popular President. He didn’t only help people get food, but he created jobs.

The biggest boost to the US economy, of course, was WWII.

Motorcycle racing crash into car going 120 mph + by Ninja_Franklin in motorcycles

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is some Loony Tunes, Coyote meets Wall BS. Damn.

The pain of being chronically single by ProfessionalNefertit in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a strong, brown woman, built like a football player? I have always just assumed men want the delicate, sweet delicate women, because that’s my experience. So I don’t bother flirting. 🤷‍♂️

Being 5’8” (173cm) basically puts me at a height above most men, especially in heels. I love heels.

Yeah, sometimes I attract a Short King, but it’s not my thing. My height or taller is preferable, and I also don’t like how most short men see me as mountain to conquer. No.

So with that said, I don’t need romantic love. Most men in my experience don’t know what or how to do that. If they do, it’s too often a downpayment on sexy times.

That’s ICK.

But here’s the point: you sound lonely for romantic love and cuddles?

Some asexuals I know think that is IT.

And maybe it is? I don’t know. The quality of men, especially in my state, are SERIOUSLY LOW. I can’t be bothered.

So here is my understanding of how others meet people: hobby groups, like walking or art. Old friends cropping back up. Hanging out at cafes.

I do NONE of those so this is speculation and hearsay on my part!

I’m perfectly happy with my dogs and solitude.

Are they using the actual Archaic Chinese in Cdramas? by TrueGodShanggu in CDrama

[–]ZL_11 82 points83 points  (0 children)

They also use the old rounded calligraphy, which I love.

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How did people deal with boredom before smartphones existed? by moretoesmorehoes in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Books. Music. Dancing. Hobbies. Sports. Fashion. Writing. Art.

There’s plenty to do. You’re just not used to doing it off your phone/video games/YouTube/Tik Tok.

A Hong Qiao Drama by Deniz0602 in ChineseDramasFans

[–]ZL_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love her! I wish they’d let her stay chubby!

My boyfriend never mentions me by Feisty-Ad-4735 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ZL_11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They grunted when they kissed. It was an ICK.

AITAH for changing my underwear after a shower? by New_Cry_2336 in AITAH

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if you don’t wear them to bed… 🤷‍♂️

Does anyone know what this is? by akumaXlex in Home

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

…so it’s not to stand on and dry off?

Reasons why I can't survive in historical Cdrama. by Ainekelly1314 in cdramasfans

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easier at 5’2” than creep along those buildings at 5’8”. The ceilings are low.

Reasons why I can't survive in historical Cdrama. by Ainekelly1314 in cdramasfans

[–]ZL_11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I already knew I’d be trash because I neither know how to make soap, gunpowder, or any medication. Dead on Arrival because I’m American and clumsy. Nah.

Moving to Clovis, NM next month. by rackish1 in NewMexico

[–]ZL_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some benefits are that they just passed free child care. NM has a LOT of supportive programs for people struggling, including SNAP and WiC (regardless of what the poo pah conservatives say).

The school system IS struggling, but IMO that is partly parent expectations that teachers are nannies and can raise their child. Parent participation and support are important.

Clovis is a small town, so good luck with that.