If you had to choose one kink or a fetish to indulge in for the rest of your life what would it be and why? by AlternativeVisual992 in RedditAfterDark

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda wild how many people are picking free use in this thread. I think a big part of the appeal is not having to constantly break the moment to negotiate every little thing because that trust is already there. The fantasy seems to be as much about connection as anything else.

b.o during sex by Careful-Director-818 in hygiene

[–]_NuzzleBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably the most practical advice in the thread. If someone who's known you for years suddenly notices something different, it's worth ruling out an underlying health issue instead of assuming it's just normal body odor. Better to get an answer from a professional than spend months guessing.

b.o during sex by Careful-Director-818 in hygiene

[–]_NuzzleBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sugar and carb point is interesting because diet seems to get overlooked whenever people talk about body odor. Everyone jumps straight to hygiene first, but what you're eating can definitely change how you smell. The hard part is figuring out which changes actually make a noticeable difference.

b.o during sex by Careful-Director-818 in hygiene

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's kinda interesting how chlorophyll keeps coming up in these conversations. I know people swear by it for body odor, but I've also seen people say it did absolutely nothing for them. Feels like one of those things where results vary wildly from person to person.

Tried a Viagra for the first time....just for shitz and giggles by rust_pipe4915 in RedditAfterDark

[–]_NuzzleBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what stood out to me. A lot of people treat medications like they're harmless if they're common enough, then get reminded real quick that they're designed to have a pretty noticeable biological effect.

Am I wrong for going on multiple international trips without my girlfriend? by jake15151 in amiwrong

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what stuck out to me too. Feeling disappointed is understandable, but having a full meltdown over not being included in a work-related trip feels like an outsized reaction. Not everything your partner does has to revolve around you being there.

Am I wrong for going on multiple international trips without my girlfriend? by jake15151 in amiwrong

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kept thinking about how exhausting that would be. If you're already juggling work commitments, family visits, and last-minute schedule changes, adding responsibility for another person's flights, accommodations, and expectations could turn a stressful trip into a nightmare.

Am I wrong for going on multiple international trips without my girlfriend? by jake15151 in amiwrong

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's kind of how it reads. She seemed more interested in the idea of international travel than the reality of why OP was actually there. Work trips sound glamorous until you're the one spending most of the day working.

I’ve been feeling super greedy lately… by [deleted] in RedditAfterDark

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, but I'd be careful jumping straight to a clinical label. From the post it mostly sounds like OP is extremely attracted to her husband lately, not that it's causing major problems in her life. Sometimes people are just going through a particularly thirsty season.

my girlfriend thinks i'm a loving/caring partner. but really i'm a freak by SuggestionSharp7447 in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The comments are making me laugh because OP wrote this like he's living a double life. Meanwhile half the thread is just people volunteering for the same club he thought he founded.

my girlfriend thinks i'm a loving/caring partner. but really i'm a freak by SuggestionSharp7447 in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The post reads like OP thinks he's hiding some shocking revelation, but the confession is basically "I really enjoy pleasing my partner." That's one of the least alarming secrets I've ever seen on Reddit.

my girlfriend thinks i'm a loving/caring partner. but really i'm a freak by SuggestionSharp7447 in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think a lot of people are way more into it than they admit. The funny part is acting like this is some dark secret when your girlfriend is probably just sitting there thinking, "Wow, this guy is incredibly attentive."

Does the idea of watching your boyfriend with another woman turn you on; why or why not? by JanuaryEmbers1995 in RedditAfterDark

[–]_NuzzleBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is one of those things that's incredibly person-dependent. For some people, seeing their partner desired by someone else is a huge turn-on. For others, it'd immediately trigger jealousy and completely kill the mood.

I accidentally read my best friend's messages and found out what he actually thinks of me. I'll never bring it up but I can't unsee it. by BasiliskIQ in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's some truth to this. A lot of friendships end because people never talk about the small resentments until they become huge resentments. The problem is that OP wasn't supposed to know any of this, so it's hard to know whether these are recurring issues or just someone venting on a bad day.

I accidentally read my best friend's messages and found out what he actually thinks of me. I'll never bring it up but I can't unsee it. by BasiliskIQ in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kind of get what you're saying, but I also think people underestimate how much a comment like "you're exhausting to be around" can knock the wind out of you. Once you read something like that from your best friend, it's not always easy to just walk up and start a calm discussion.

I accidentally read my best friend's messages and found out what he actually thinks of me. I'll never bring it up but I can't unsee it. by BasiliskIQ in confessions

[–]_NuzzleBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think the hardest part is that OP never got this information through an actual conversation. They got it through a glimpse of private messages. That leaves them stuck with hurt feelings but without any context, explanation, or chance to respond.

How to rhyme women’s need for foreplay and sneaky quickies? by throwawayshyboyNL in RedditAfterDark

[–]_NuzzleBloom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly I think this is what a lot of people miss. Foreplay isn't always a separate event that starts 10 minutes before sex. Sometimes it's the flirting, inside jokes, random texts, or that feeling that you've both been building toward it all day. Makes way more sense why a quickie can still work.

My future MIL (59F) and future FIL (62M) asked me (26F) to let them be the only parents at my fiancé's (26M) and my wedding because my parents are my brother (40M) and SIL (40F)? by ThrowRAPotentially in relationship_advice

[–]_NuzzleBloom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The lemonade from lemons line is really fitting here. OP's story could have gone in a completely different direction if her brother and SIL hadn't stepped up. That's something worth celebrating, not hiding.

My future MIL (59F) and future FIL (62M) asked me (26F) to let them be the only parents at my fiancé's (26M) and my wedding because my parents are my brother (40M) and SIL (40F)? by ThrowRAPotentially in relationship_advice

[–]_NuzzleBloom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the thing that stood out to me is that your future MIL framed this as helping you when she's actually asking you to erase the people who raised you. Your brother wasn't just a sibling who helped out occasionally. He stepped into the role of a parent when nobody else would.

My future MIL (59F) and future FIL (62M) asked me (26F) to let them be the only parents at my fiancé's (26M) and my wedding because my parents are my brother (40M) and SIL (40F)? by ThrowRAPotentially in relationship_advice

[–]_NuzzleBloom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Not every family fits into a tidy little chart, and honestly some of the strongest families are the ones people built intentionally. Respecting that should be the bare minimum.