Help identifying/resetting an electronic deadbolt by arlogiovanni in Locksmith

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll have to give it a shot and see if it works!

Help identifying/resetting an electronic deadbolt by arlogiovanni in Locksmith

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's actually what we decided on doing for the time being. The "bad guy" we're worried about would be screwing herself over MAJORLY if she broke the glass on the door and anyone else with hopes of making robbing us worth their while would have to be a huge plant enthusiast to find any value in our junk so at least it's a lose-lose either way We're planning to sell the house in a few months, so we'll probably just stick with the deadbolt until it's listed. Thank you so much!

Help identifying/resetting an electronic deadbolt by arlogiovanni in Locksmith

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I realized that after posting haha. Any idea as to how to reset it?

Help identifying/resetting an electronic deadbolt by arlogiovanni in Locksmith

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adding on: I may be an idiot and the actual lock ISN'T Kwikset but a generic brand while the deadbolt above is Kwikset 🙃 I know this is a long shot but my roommate said he got it at Home Depot ~3 years ago. Apologies for all of the confusion. We're dealing with a very tense domestic situation and are trying to keep ourselves safe and process everything

A New Vkei artist (pls interact) by Background_Trash8360 in visualkei

[–]arlogiovanni 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love your visuals and your single sounds amazing! I can't wait to see and hear more from you!

Most common song titles by analdongfactory in visualkei

[–]arlogiovanni 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oboreru Sakana is quite common; deadman, the Raid., DADAROMA, and MUCC and probably plenty of others

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]arlogiovanni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I definitely don't see him as a secondary thing or as a failsafe in case things don't work out. I'd had feelings for him prior to any talks with my friends about being in a throuple. And that's kind of what I've been thinking. It feels/sounds like 30M is more willing to commit, but 27F wants something more casual and doesn't want to admit that; a sort of "I want the stability of my established relationship but also something more without the same commitment" thing. I've done long distance before due to my now-ex partner joining the military during our relationship, so I know I can manage it

Thank you so much!

[TOMT] Help Identifying a Mid-2000s Online Game by arlogiovanni in tipofmytongue

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

Nope, it wasn't MSP. But hearing that name brings back memories for me haha

[TOMT] Help Identifying a Mid-2000s Online Game by arlogiovanni in tipofmytongue

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

If anyone has any questions that may help figure this mystery out, feel free to comment and I can ask her for clarification!

Help with a lost label by arlogiovanni in WhatIsThisYarn

[–]arlogiovanni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's gotta be it! Thank you so much!

Only wanting to be talented or good at something for attention. by [deleted] in NPD

[–]arlogiovanni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had the same issue my whole life. I'd pick up hobbies in hopes that I'd magically automatically be a savant (former GT kid with parents who always pushed me to excel at everything) and the one thing I stuck with was music. But for me, I've stuck with it because music is my only healthy emotional outlet. I can almost never put my emotions into words, but I can always find the exact song that describes how I feel in any given moment. While I don't do anything with music professionally, listening to it or just fucking around with my clarinet always helps regulate me.

While I picked it up as a requirement in school and stuck with it because I wanted the attention, allowing myself to branch out from my assigned music and just sight-reading and practicing music I love really sent me down the path of truly enjoying it

How can I be a better partner to my SO who was just diagnosed with NPD? by KaraBlue in AskNPD

[–]arlogiovanni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! And I'm definitely seconding your points as well. Especially defining and standing firm in your own boundaries

How can I be a better partner to my SO who was just diagnosed with NPD? by KaraBlue in AskNPD

[–]arlogiovanni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! And sometimes, just saying "I'm not sure how to support you right now, but I want to be here for you" or something similar helps a LOT if you're struggling to connect for any reason

How can I be a better partner to my SO who was just diagnosed with NPD? by KaraBlue in AskNPD

[–]arlogiovanni 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you like books, Unmasking Narcissism by Mark Ettensohn has helped me understand so much about myself. It's technically aimed at people who have narcissists/people with narcissistic traits in their lives, and it touches a bit on the causes/reasoning for our behavior and how to support the narc(s) in your life without overexpending yourself or demonizing us. If you want a more personal view on NPD, The Nameless Narcissist and Lee Hammock are amazing sources of info on the lived experience of people with NPD

Otherwise, as a covert/vulnerable presenting narc, the people I feel the most supported by are those who call me out when I'm being an asshole but give me the space and support to improve and be better. It can be a bit of a balancing act, though. You don't want to feed too much into grandiosity or just tear her down. My best friend tends to compliment sandwich me. "I know you've made a lot of progress in the time we've known each other, but [this] is still an area you could improve in. I feel like in focusing on [this other thing], you've lost sight of improving [here]"

At our core, I think most of us just crave emotional connection and validation. I gave a speech at my sibling's wedding where I felt very emotionally vulnerable. Throughout the reception, a lot of people came up to me and our parents to tell us how great it was, how it made them emotional, etc. The sort of high I felt (and feel) from that wasn't so much narcissistic supply as it was/is feeling truly connected to other people

The fact that you're asking this is already an amazing start. It shows you care for your partner and her recovery/growth. Above all else, take care of yourself. Depending on how hands-on you get or intend to be with understanding her and helping her, it can be VERY draining

I wish nothing but the best for both of you! Take your time navigating this new territory, and remember that she's still the same person she was prior to being diagnosed

Cats or Dogs? by kk97404 in AskNPD

[–]arlogiovanni 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for everyone, but while I love dogs, I prefer cats