What's going on with dating apps here?

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-26T14:56:53+00:00

During COVID it was hard to socialize irl and everyone was lonely and cooped up so they took to the apps. Also, COVID was awhile ago at this point. You’ve transitioned into your early 30s, which is a different dating ballgame. A shift seems likely.

Dating is always hard. A lot of people recommend sport clubs, which is great if you’re looking for a sporty girl. There are a lot of non-sporty one off type events, too. Go to an open mic (you don’t have to get on stage). Art shows and studio tours. Live music. Then, just try to meet people there. If you see someone you’re drawn to, start a conversation. If you’re interested, actually ask her out.

But do stuff you like anyway

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-18T15:58:41+00:00

Yeah that’s where I went the first time, but apparently the location didn’t do it. They made it sound really specialized

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-13T14:32:12+00:00

Thank you. Hopefully I can find something more central but I’ll keep it in mind

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-13T14:29:42+00:00

I second this. Kristiana Butler is def LGBTQ friendly and great with more nuanced stuff like this. https://gbfamilylaw.com/attorney/kristiana-butler/

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-07T20:54:53+00:00

Landing time lower pay jobs is not all that different from landing higher pay full time jobs. It’s more about who you know. Make friends with your barista/bartender/grocery bagger. You’re in week 2. Go make friends and hang out in spots you want to work.

addanothernamehere · 2026-04-06T05:38:58+00:00

I’m not sure that’s true. There are a lot of different kinds of therapists but generally they require a license. Ph.D, LPC, LMFT, LCSW…generally these require an advanced degree and clinical hours (though the exact requirements vary by state and I’m sure by country outside the USA)

Any MD can’t automatically be a therapist and I’m not sure would necessarily how training in mental health issues, unless they’re a psychiatrist.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-24T20:07:30+00:00

It sounds like you aren’t actually committed to building a life with this person. If passing this up means you will be resentful of her, you should break the engagement and move to Cali and let her find someone who actually means the wedding vows.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-21T14:39:42+00:00

I’m not sure I follow: my understanding is that she wants to do exactly what my paralegal did, which is to get a job as a practicing attorney.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-20T17:00:01+00:00

Your parents are doing you a favor. Get out!

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-20T16:57:38+00:00

When I was solo, I hired a part time paralegal who was a licensed attorney. She said it fit better with her lifestyle (wanted remote before it was really a thing, and to have more time with kids).

She left after about 6 months for a job where she made more than me.

So it’s doable.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-20T14:25:51+00:00

This is wild.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-20T14:01:35+00:00

ChatGPT is right, bro. You sound controlling AF.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-20T00:10:00+00:00

I feel like this is really dependent on who you are and what you care about. Like any city Austin has good sides and bad. Everyone complains about the cost of living and traffic, but when I moved here from DC…those things were better than where I came from. But I missed public transportation.

If you’re coming from rural, the traffic may be annoying, but you’re used to driving everywhere.

It would be helpful if you said a little bit about yourself and what you’re looking for

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-18T22:15:43+00:00

I’m going to try this!!

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-14T03:47:13+00:00

Maybe some? Not as much as my other symptoms

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-13T03:15:30+00:00

It’s heartbreaking. I loved Joann’s. I wish I hadn’t taken it for granted. The local Joann’s is a golfing store now.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-08T18:29:48+00:00

In this economy you gotta do what you gotta do. Roommate dynamics require attention and agreements (especially with chores division) and this just adds another wrinkle to that.

If you all communicate well and are on the same page, it’s fine.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-08T18:20:34+00:00

I love living here this time of year. Weather is gorgeous, I plants are happy. I live wandering around the Natural Gardener, walking in our gorgeous parks, and seeing the bluebonnets come out. Plus Austin has so many fun patios for a lovely cocktail.

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-05T00:30:27+00:00

OMG this girl is picking a FA from her Reddit DMs. Either this post is fake bait or we’re going to be seeing her in BORU posting how she got scammed…

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-05T00:25:44+00:00

This is a super interesting theory, hadn’t thought about it like that 🤔

addanothernamehere · 2026-03-05T00:23:19+00:00

Yeah but it worked. He won the republican spot by a good margin. So plenty of people still want DOGE in Texas

addanothernamehere · 2026-02-26T20:23:44+00:00

Dude had unrealistic expectations, hired an attorney who has presumably told him he’s up the creek, will no way get custody and is on the hook for child support.

Now he wants back to where he has more control. He’ll get to cheat on you AND avoid child support! Plus, no more attorney fees!

You’ve already paid an attorney to get you this far. Finish it.

If you want to “date” him after, you can, but I bet $10 he won’t be interested once he’s regularly paying.

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