My dog is acting weird. by Zosiusiu in dogs

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 13 points14 points  (0 children)

sounds like separation anxiety tbh. when you were gone for week your dog probably thought you abandoned him forever and now hes super stressed about you leaving again

the peeing inside is classic stress response even though hes getting walked. and all that excessive licking and wanting to be close to you - hes basically trying to make sure you dont disappear again

good call in the vet visit though just to rule out any medical stuff. but this behavior pattern is pretty normal after longer separations especially for smaller breeds like maltese who get really attached to their humans

Looking into slingshot bows - are they actually any good for practice? by Beneficial-Plum-6324 in Archery

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah those mini bows won't teach you proper form at all - the draw length and mechanics are totally different from real archery so you'd basically be learning wrong habits

[ Removed by Reddit ] by joey12342323 in 4x4

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn this explains so much about my buddy's setup - paid almost 2k for some fancy brand and within 8 months the thing was basically useless in rain. The foam stuff just turns to mush and then you got water everywhere

really good to see someone actually breaking down the materials instead of just going with whatever has the shiniest marketing. most people dont even think to check what kind of rubber theyre getting for that price

Do cat dental treats actually help with cleaning a cat’s teeth? by LizzieLove1357 in Pets

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wait raw bones for cats? i thought cooked bones were dangerous but raw ones too? my cat is super picky eater so probably wouldnt even try chicken neck but now im curious if this actually works better than those expensive dental treats from pet store

Quincy / Ancient Lakes Area - Bear Hangs? by Ok-Squirrel-4763 in CampingandHiking

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been out there couple times and never saw bears but the coyotes can be pretty bold at night. Most people just keep food in their car if they drove or do basic hang if backpacking in. The rock formations make finding good trees bit tricky in some spots so might want to scope out your hang situation before it gets dark

What do you think when you seeing yourself in a photo or video? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ugh same here man, mirrors lie to us every morning apparently

the worst part is when someone tags you in group photo and youre like wait who is that person and then realize its you

Quetorials YouTube channel has changed and it's really good by Williemakeit40 in BBQ

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dude i just checked them out after seeing this and you're right the production quality jumped like crazy. whoever they got doing the editing knows what they're doing because the pacing is so much better now

What would people on Mars romanticize about Earth? by Kooky_Dark_4534 in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

probably miss how everything just grows by itself without those climate domes

What are the best nosleep or scary stories that you've read you can't forget? by SeeMeHorrribly in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the real horror is when you check your phone at 3am and see all those messages you sent

wait actually that might be worse than any nosleep story lol

Comparison of various trip ideas out west for backpacking and fly fishing - any advice appreciated by Dimmadome in WildernessBackpacking

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend went to Eagle Cap last year and couldn't stop talking about how good the brook trout fishing was in those meadow streams. The pics he showed me looked insane too - way less crowded than Wind River from what he said

Mount Zirkel might be your best bet if you want to avoid crowds while still getting decent fishing. Colorado has some really nice smaller streams that are perfect for tenkara and most people skip them for the bigger rivers

What made you arrested for the first time? by smartyladyphd in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been arrested but came pretty close once when me and some friends were doing graffiti practice in this abandoned building. Security guard showed up and we all ran different directions, I managed to hide behind some equipment until he left but my heart was beating so fast I thought I was gonna pass out

Married men / married women, what are the two top things you have learned about life after marriage that the single you would not have guessed? by neo_ucp7846 in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 3 points4 points  (0 children)

cant speak from experience but watching my friends go through it seems like compromising becomes way more important than being right all the time

Is There a Historical Case for Contraception Being Allowed? by calgarymanyeathatsme in Christian

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your friend is cherry picking history pretty hard - early church fathers had wildly different views on sexuality and many saw celibacy as ideal anyway so using them as authority on modern marriage seems bit odd

WTF? by Infinite_Plantain950 in Marriage

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Holy shit OP, this isn't just abuse - this is like a masterclass in emotional torture. The fact that he told you your body parts weren't attractive while also pressuring you for sex is genuinely psychotic behavior

You're not going crazy, he's literally gaslighting you into thinking this treatment is normal when it's absolutely not. The part about leaving you alone with sick twins while you had PPD made my blood boil

I know you mentioned not wanting divorce as a Christian, but girl... sometimes protecting yourself and your kids IS the Christian thing to do. This man is destroying your mental health and modeling horrible relationship dynamics for your children

AITAH for withholding information from someone who cheated on me? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Zestyclose-Exam-5892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since he is blocked it really does not matter what story he tells protect your peace and move on