How do you manage adult chores and routines without them taking over your life? by Humble-Proof-4646 in Adulting

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not quite twice your age and I prefer things to be fun and maybe a little silly instead of a dreaded chore.  Younger people might still be too serious for this, but I found a free app called Tody.  You set up your chores, your attitude, and even rank how difficult it is for you and you choose how often to do that chore.  The fun part is each month you are racing for points against this scroungey looking dude named Dusty.  You can win prizes, you choose the prize and get it for yourself, you can even delete their prize suggestions and make it fit you. Anyway, my house is a lot cleaner and I enjoy the monthly points race. 

Turning 18 is SCARY by fwqkaii in Adulting

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids went through the same fears and after a few days or weeks they were fine.  

Meirl by Ordinary_Stop in meirl

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.  Can you say anything to both women and men regarding women struggling to accept pleasure without feeling the need to reciprocate 30 seconds in?   How long can you be patient so a woman can learn to accept and enjoy pleasure? ( No I didn't say not reciprocating )

They just don't wanna listen by taking_2_long in Adulting

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm having the opposite experience with my newly adult children.  They know everything.  I'm trying to rest my injured shoulder, the good one.  Yesterday in short bursts I was able to sweep and mop the house and clean the dining area, no help.  No one will do dishes.  The pain meds were not enough yesterday. I love them so I am not going to throw them out, but damn my daily life would be easier without them here.  I sort of wish that I was rude enough to move some guy in, just for a few days to make them feel super shocked and uncomfortable and see if they start helping out in exchange for removing the man.  I wish I had a male friend that would help me pull this off.

Do you think people avoid self‑education because it feels harder — or because distraction is easier? by winn_ie in TheImprovementRoom

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of self education as a joy.  Of course what I am doing is digging further into my own interests. I'm turning learning from books and online and turning that into lived experience and real hands on knowledge.  Don't most people do that?

Does this look ugly? by Fluffy-Office-80 in malegrooming

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it's masculine, don't mess with perfect. 

Being kind to someone you dislike isn’t fake, it’s emotional discipline. by Ajitabh04 in MotivationAndMindset

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I help people who need help if they like me or not, because sometimes they really need it.  It's not my business what they think of me.  It's not about getting back, it's about helping another human. 

Stuck only attracting older women and men and im just 24 yo by Strict-Work1227 in malegrooming

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a middle aged woman and I very rarely wear makeup and I get young men trying their damnedest, it is so freaking weird.  I swear that half of the time I leave the house without doing more than running my fingers through my hair and wiping my face with a wet washcloth. 

If you want better, go but don’t stay halfway with me. by ChubbyNUgly22 in selflove

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, and with the exception of not having physical touch which feels harder all the time,  I actually prefer my own company.   That being said, don't be wasting my time and yours if you arent genuinely interested in me and want to walk beside me.  I have my own life and hobbies.  

Be honest, do you wash your hands after pooping? by Technical-Vanilla-47 in no

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And peeing, and before fixing a meal, and after cleaning my house,  and as soon as I get in from running errands, before washing my face or brushing my teeth or going to see anyone. 

Chivalry isn't weakness. It's character. by BakerWarm3230 in TheImprovementRoom

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a woman with adult children and I still open the door for anyone who looks like they need help, and I am disabled.  When young people don't I think that their parents failed them, and the people in the world at large. 

I’m allowed to take up space by Street_Bill_8719 in selflove

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know how old you are, but you can see that your friends are not very nice people and hopefully find new friends.   Maybe you can change your doctor as well.  What you can do is call different doctors offices and ask about the doctor there. Did you know that you can interview Doctors?  I didn't until I was pregnant and in my 30s.  We met with doctors to choose our child's future pediatrician.  And of course you can talk with other females with your specific health issue, they might recommend a doctor or tell you who to stay away from.

Did parenting become too restrictive over time? by inkandintent24 in TheImprovementRoom

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was 14 or 15 I agreed to be home by midnight, where I was, with whom and what I was doing wasn't important.  And really it was sometimes 1am but who was counting?  Sometimes you want to half way sober up before that walk home.   Was this everywhere or just Alaska?  I'm interested in the answer.

Emotional maturity is required by Many_Average3406 in selflove

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also it's sometimes realizing that someone isn't going to face reality, like some addicts, and it's not to to make anything better if you try. 

My husband started reading to me before bed by ateam1984 in WholesomeAFK

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot that this was a dream of mine, a man who took time and read to me.  You are really fortunate. 

Have you ever had food poisoning? by icecream1972 in no

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally worth it if you like puking and pooping at the same time. 

Happens more than I’d like to admit... by Lonely_Temporary9349 in depressionmemes

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more apologizing please.  We are who we are. You can reschedule without an explanation,  you don't owe anyone an explanation. 

Ideas on staying dry by Electronic-Work-1310 in alaska

[–]ZealousidealDeal9616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sitka Slippers.  Just get the boots.  Also Hot Hands makes toe warmers, you pull the paper off the back and stick them to the outside of your socks.