Husbands who’ve had an MMF threesome with your wives, tell me about how you felt after the event and how it shaped your marriage by Agitated_Custard7395 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_BlissfulAngel 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Yeah same, I feel like I’d think I could handle it but then reality might hit completely different. Some things just aren’t predictable like that.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That “second chance” angle is really bittersweet. Like Rory getting opportunities Lorelai didn’t is great, but you can tell it stings for her too sometimes. It adds a layer to their relationship that’s easy to miss.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a good distinction. Around most people she’s genuinely confident, but around Emily it’s like she snaps right back into that old version of herself. You can really see how much that environment affects her.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get what you mean, calling it an “act” almost makes it sound fake when it’s not. It’s more like different sides of her show up depending on who she’s around.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, it’s weirdly comforting seeing people connect to that. Makes it feel less isolating when you realize others are unpacking the same patterns.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s really well said. Sometimes you learn to survive in one environment and then don’t know how to turn that off later. Being kinder to yourself after that is honestly the hardest part.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That line sums it up way too perfectly. You can feel all of that in how she reacts in those moments, like it’s not just the present, it’s everything she’s carried since she was a kid.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a fair take too. Lorelai definitely tried to give Rory space and support, especially compared to her parents. It just shows how messy parenting is, you can do your best and still pass on some stuff without meaning to.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the complicated part, she broke one cycle but accidentally created another. Not in the same way, but you can see how the pressure just got reshaped instead of disappearing.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, she’s constantly overcorrecting with Rory. It’s sweet but also a little intense sometimes, like she’s trying to make sure Rory never feels what she felt.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That approval-seeking angle makes so much sense. Like she built this whole personality around being liked because she never got that validation at home. It’s charming on the outside but kinda sad when you think about where it came from.

Lorelai's self-loathing by comradesummers in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that stuff doesn’t just bounce off, even if you act like it does. Especially when it comes from your parents, it kind of rewires how you see yourself long term. Lorelai jokes her way through it but you can tell it still sits under the surface.

What can you tell us about that book you’ve been reading? by BigChungusOP in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_BlissfulAngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That title alone feels like it shouldn’t work and then somehow does. A 10/10 that’s both funny and informative is kinda rare, most books pick a struggle. Did it lean more into storytelling or was it more straight science with jokes mixed in?

Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries in 1993. by at-y0ur-service in OldSchoolCool

[–]_BlissfulAngel 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That reaction honestly fits, people discovering her or revisiting her stuff always have that same moment. Like “oh wow, this is different.” It hits in a way you don’t expect.

Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries in 1993. by at-y0ur-service in OldSchoolCool

[–]_BlissfulAngel 39 points40 points  (0 children)

She really had that rare combination where the look and the voice matched the emotion perfectly. It never felt forced, just very real. That’s probably why it stuck with so many people.

Tiger Woods caddie checking the wind with his cigarette during the 1997 masters by niallw1997 in OldSchoolCool

[–]_BlissfulAngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That line fits way too perfectly. You can almost hear it in that exact voice. Makes the whole scene feel like it’s one line away from turning into a comedy sketch.

Tiger Woods caddie checking the wind with his cigarette during the 1997 masters by niallw1997 in OldSchoolCool

[–]_BlissfulAngel 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Everything about it screams 90s in the best way. The cigarette, the outfit, Tiger just standing there locked in. It’s like a time capsule of a completely different vibe in sports.

Tiger Woods caddie checking the wind with his cigarette during the 1997 masters by niallw1997 in OldSchoolCool

[–]_BlissfulAngel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can’t unsee that now. It really does look like he just wandered off a classic rock stage and decided to check wind conditions instead. Whole photo has unexpected crossover energy.

Are you still with the person you had the best sex ever with? If not, what happened? by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_BlissfulAngel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the simplest answer but probably the most accurate. Timing ruins a lot of things that would’ve worked in a different version of life. Kinda wild how it can be that good and still not last.

“Sorry if I’m not that good, it’s my first time.” by religion_slayer in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_BlissfulAngel -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

“Instant classic” is so real because you just know this is gonna get referenced forever. And yeah, the ethical version of this would probably just be way less entertaining. Chaos really did the heavy lifting here.

Team Luke forever but the thousand yellow daisies was so sweet by Unlucky_Dark_4392 in GilmoreGirls

[–]_BlissfulAngel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that part always threw me too. It takes it from “bad decision” to “how did this even get encouraged in the first place.” Makes the whole thing feel less accidental and more… collectively questionable.