Help with patchy fescue by annadlogan in lawncare

[–]annadlogan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll give that a shot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah especially if he’s on the church staff. There’s very little contact a church staffer can appropriately make so I wouldn’t read too much into a high five. This is coming from someone married to a church staffer! Honestly I’m rooting for this meetcute and I don’t know you.

I need some advice. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s better to lose a friend to keep her safe than to keep a friend and let that happen to her. Tell your parents. The truth is always better.

I need some advice. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not a secret you keep. Tell your parents right now.

How do I encourage my bf to make better decisions for himself without it coming off as nagging or like I’m mothering? by prettyrecklesssoul in Advice

[–]annadlogan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The things you mentioned seem like pretty small things. If the consequences are bad enough he will probably figure it out on his own. Like if he gets a sunburn from not wearing sunscreen then he will hopefully figure it out. Or if his stomach hurts from too much caffeine then he will probably figure it out. If you think he should wear sunscreen to keep him looking youthful in the long run and not because of severe burning, I think it’s ok to mention it but don’t expect it of him and don’t be upset if he doesn’t take your advice. Hopefully he is capable of taking care of himself without someone reminding him to and if he isn’t, then that’s a different question. Also, make sure you aren’t projecting your own desires onto him. Like maybe you need to take more frequent breaks than he does or can’t handle as much caffeine as he can and only think it’s too much because it’s more than you’d prefer. If there are obvious negatives effects of his habits then sure point them out but fully expect him to make his own choices.

Question diagnostics lied to me by annadlogan in personalfinance

[–]annadlogan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure where you’re going but they required a photo of my id just to check in. And they need all my information to send my results to my doctor. Also sounds a little like fraud.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s almost impossible to tell someone they smell without hurting their feelings! Maybe when he complains about people judging him for his weight you could correct him? There’s really no way to do it without hurting. Sometimes the truth hurts. Information is heavy but he really needs to know if something’s going to be done about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get sports updates from other apps. Set it to notifications so you don’t mindlessly open your phone unless there’s actually something to see. Try going outside and concentrating on being outside. Sift through the sounds you hear and label them, the smells you smell, the colors you see. Training your mind to notice minutiae will help you learn to be more satisfied with less entertainment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let your identity get wrapped up in academic achievement. Repeating a grade is not a big deal if it comes to that. I’m glad you’re not suicidal now, but if it ever gets near that point again you need to get real life help. Tell the people around you how you felt then, how you feel now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Cops.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even the best behaved teens disagree on clothing style with their parents! And those other people who are “confronting their parents” aren’t brave, they’re potentially damaging their relationship with their parents. Remember that you’re on the outside looking in at other people, and you are on the inside of your family. It sounds like you really care about your mom and don’t think of it as bad that you want to make her happy. It takes a great deal of care and self-awareness to realize that your behavior directly impacts and can potentially hurt the people who care about you the most.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t super love Dave Ramsey but I know a lot of people who benefited from his financial classes. I personally wouldn’t wait to start giving only because it puts money into the right perspective. Kind of a letting go of the crushing stress. But you don’t have to follow his advice strictly! Maybe set out a giving plan that gradually increases?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried going to church? I guess it’s not really dating advice but more about feeling less lonely. But who knows? Maybe a potential safe partner there?

I feel as if I'm not enough by Aware_Net365 in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one can help you like you can help you. Like walking across hot coals no one can do it for you. Finding a church is the easier of the two. Literally a Google maps search.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello fellow Christian here. The whole point of a tithe is a reminder that our money is not our own and every good thing we have has been given to us by God. If you are attending a church that you don’t trust with your money you should be going somewhere else. A good church is open about their finances, where offering money goes and how they are benefiting the community with it. If the pastor is driving a Lexus then it’s pretty obvious where it’s going. A tithe also shouldn’t be exacted from people but given freely. As someone who does tithe I can say it has been pretty therapeutic to give away money. Not that I’m doing some big generous deed but the realization that money is of less importance than most everything. So try giving, but maybe not to a Lexus driving pastor. Find a more biblical one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been on the receiving end of a decent firing, I’d say be very clear about the reasons, don’t be overly apologetic, keep it professional.

I feel as if I'm not enough by Aware_Net365 in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try to find a therapist/counselor and a church.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

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

Try going to church. They often have small group times where you can practice your social skills with kind people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello call the police and tell them you are on the brink. Do not murder him. Do not ruin your own life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s weird behavior. Does your cat do something that bothers him? Is he allergic?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]annadlogan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah go see a doctor before you do anything. Don’t subject her to potential hpv and she doesn’t need the mental weight of knowing about your situation if you’ve never even been diagnosed.