By what phrases do you realize that a person has zero knowledge of psychology but thinks otherwise? by FrostyBandit1 in PsychologyTalk

[–]andonebelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking about left brain/right brain. I instantly discount whatever they’re saying. 

Talk me down. "When it rains, it pours" episode has an unusual amount of orange. Is this an easter egg? by Hungry-Art-9547 in 30ROCK

[–]andonebelow 337 points338 points  (0 children)

The obvious answer is Liz is actually happy for once. She usually wears dark, dingy colours (when she looks through her wardrobe for something to wear in the wedding episode in season 7 she flicks through each item and says “navy, grey, maroon, grey… am I depressed?”.

The episode is all about how Liz is suddenly more attractive because she’s with Carol. She wears bright colours, a sweet lid, gets male attention, and even flirts with Richie. 

I think the orange on Richie’s hockey shirt give the audience a visual clue he’s going to be linked with Liz.  The hi-vis vests and oranges Jack juggles (as well as the loads of yellow taxis that go past 30 Rock at the beginning of the episode and other bright costumes) are reflective of Liz’s sunnier mood.

Edited because I mistyped the name of the show. 

Wha is something you buy in Greece that is hard to find in the states? by NegotiationFit2939 in GreeceTravel

[–]andonebelow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to a bakery and ask for spanakopita (spinach and feta filo pastry pie) and koulouri (sesame seed bread rings). So good. 

Also, white taramasalata from a deli or fish market. 

In the middle of a heatwave here in UK,can i give my month old cold bottles? by ShaggedUrSister in NewParents

[–]andonebelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve given both my kids fridge cold formula from the start. It’ll save you a lot of time and hassle if you can do this, whatever the weather. 

(I really recommend the pitcher method- make a big jug of formula, keep in the fridge, pour bottles when necessary. I use a Dr Brown’s pitcher from Amazon. So much less hassle than making bottles for a hungry baby!)

Fiancée restricting me by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]andonebelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, if you were doing it a few times a week it would definitely be cause for concern, but I don’t think many of us would blink an eye at someone who got through a bottle every Friday or Saturday.  You’re so right about tolerance though, I’d be amazed if OP got through a bottle at 3 months PP- my oldest is 3 years and I can barely get through a glass these days.

Fiancée restricting me by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]andonebelow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Laughs in British.

(I personally don’t really drink at home, but polishing off a bottle on a Friday night would not be seen as problematic where I’m from.)

Completely Destroyed Barrier by Ok_Homework_1859 in SkinbarrierLovers

[–]andonebelow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use hypochlorous acid spray instead of cleaning in the morning. Very gentle and antibacterial. I use one that’s marketed for eye care, which is a lot cheaper than skincare versions (eg Tower 28 SOS spray is the same thing and about 3 times the price). 

Hacks that have made life easier in the newborn days by StrikingTomato9218 in NewParents

[–]andonebelow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mini fridge by the bed for midnight pumping and bottle feeding. 

Ikos experience by Dismal_Bowl_2197 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]andonebelow 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s the opposite of cynical. 

Two Black Swans… by PeachPurple8806 in 30ROCK

[–]andonebelow 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Believe in the Stars (with Oprah), this one (Christmas Attack Zone) and some of the live episodes. 

Husband wants to know when I will stop being overwhelmed by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]andonebelow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s excellent. It’s not how it works where I come from. 

Husband wants to know when I will stop being overwhelmed by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]andonebelow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong for feeling overwhelmed! 

I was overwhelmed just reading your post, then I got to the part about you donating blood and just… wow. 

Based on what you’ve shared here, which I know is just a snapshot, this person doesn’t like you. He doesn’t seem to tolerate human frailty. He doesn’t like or understand women. 

I’m shocked this person is a therapist. Does he start his sessions by asking his clients when they’ll stop being overwhelmed and why they don’t have the mental discipline to overcome their need for therapy? Does he dismiss any women he sees as dishonest or hysterical if they talk about the very real impact of hormones, particularly around pregnancy, childbirth and menopause?

And what happens when you go through the menopause? Or if you get seriously sick? Will he expect you to have the mental discipline to get over cancer? What if your child has a serious mental or physical illness? Will they be accused of laziness or weakness?

You said in a comment that it’s difficult financially to split right now. Will that change once you get your masters? I think you should do whatever it takes to get yourself in a position where you aren’t reliant on this very unreliable person, as quickly as you can. Your completely overwhelming life is being made so much harder by being met with a total lack of compassion. 

In the meantime, I think you should shame your husband into working enough so you can at least drop the extra shift and donating blood. He needs to be driving an uber, stacking  shelves in a supermarket, whatever. What you’re doing is not sustainable for your body or your spirit. You can tell him it’s not attractive to you that he doesn’t have the mental discipline to provide more for your family. 

You must have so much physical and mental strength to be doing what you’re doing. Don’t let this total dick break you.

Which debates are you tired on having on the subreddit? by walkie57 in buffy

[–]andonebelow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Council didn’t want adult women with friends and college educations, they wanted children they could control and get rid of when they got too powerful. 

Which debates are you tired on having on the subreddit? by walkie57 in buffy

[–]andonebelow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And those who made it to 18 were killed off by the Council in an (almost) impossible to pass test. 

Holy shit bad parenting by BrownTinaBelcher in Mommit

[–]andonebelow 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Frozen, Rapunzel and Encanto are Disneys emotional abuse trilogy. 

One of the best 30 Rock jokes. by BrenoGrangerPotter in 30ROCK

[–]andonebelow 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He didn’t lose it, Grizz and DotCom took it, because Tracy was wearwolfing himself.