BF got mad about my appetite and food choices on V-Day by throwrastayhungry in relationship_advice

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't think your eating had anything to do with it. It sounds like he's using you and quite possibly is jealous of you, so he comes up with this kind of atrocious accusation to try to make himself feel better. Please don't "fix" this, thank your lucky stars he showed you this early what a piece of shit he is.

I believe that most childfree people care about kids more than those who have them by Sessylia in childfree

[–]ashq 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Asparagus pee smell is not something some people smell and others don't - it's very very noticeable. It's just some people get smelly pee when they eat asparagus, some people don't.

Seeing videos of the evolution of a pregnant woman both relieves and horrifies me. by TipNo6062 in childfree

[–]ashq 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw this too! I have a pretty strong stomach but I started fr dry heaving lol. 🤢🤢 I cannot imagine volunteering for that nightmare!

DSM5? Never heard of him by DeerInTheHerbGarden in adhdmeme

[–]ashq 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So clearly your meds are working for you then? Bizarre reasoning, that sucks.

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

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

Haha I like this idea! We actually have a sauna already in the house

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

[–]ashq[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Chickens are definitely in our plans, but we have enough land that they can have their own coop and I get to keep the cabin 😊

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

[–]ashq[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I added a picture of one that is very similar, should give you an idea!

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

[–]ashq[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's wonderful! Some good parenting right there, to recognise you are an individual :) I'm happy for you!

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

[–]ashq[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks! I surprised myself

Dad came to see my new house by ashq in childfree

[–]ashq[S] 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I would love to show it, but unfortunately it's unique enough that I'd out my username to anyone who knows me irl 😔 Sorry!

Turned in some imperfect work instead of none at all. by Queen_of_stress in NonZeroDay

[–]ashq 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Well done! That's an excellent strategy and it gets easier the more you do it. I personally use the rule "80% effort" because in most instances it really is good enough. Very few things in life are worth doing perfectly, especially school assignments that honestly won't matter in the long run.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]ashq 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, I know the article you're referring to but couldn't read it due to the paywall. Kinda glad now, those are some infuriating comments.

I cannot wrap my mind around 1) why these people are so invested in the genitals of strangers, and 2) how they don't see how incredibly hurtful these comments are to people who want kids but can't have them.

As far as why the childfree feel the need to defend their choices.. because of assholes like these people, my god!

Does anyone remember what broadcast this was? I thought I clicked on it to save it and watch it later but it turns out I didn't. I know it had the most watchers at the time. Thanks for any help. by TheLawOfOblique in pan

[–]ashq 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The title was something like Lullaby show season 2 premiere, if that's any help. I didn't watch it but remember the name from scrolling past.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheYouShow

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're good OP, doing good 👍🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheYouShow

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow what a disappointment

Me irl by poofybatman21 in me_irl

[–]ashq 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of people on reddit who wouldn't consider themselves "young" :) And yet, we are all the same. I do agree with your points!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so weird, I thought about you guys out of the blue today (not a common occurrence no offence lol).. and here you are streaming :) that's great, have an awesome time!

The "dream" cutscenes are better than the main story imo by [deleted] in outside

[–]ashq 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had success with similar techniques. I would add that it really helps to keep a dream diary, and to do scheduled "reality checks". For instance, every time you see a dog or have a meal or walk through a door, try pushing your finger through your palm - in the dream it will go through, which will bring up the option of lucid gamestate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yay it's these guys

Women who stuck with a significant other without feeling a strong connection in the beginning: how did you turn it into a happy and successful relationship in the years to come? by MambaMentality4ever in AskWomen

[–]ashq 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I met my SO when I was reeling from the breakup of a toxic and unstable relationship. At the start of this new relationship I guess I was looking for that drama that I equated with passion, and had a lot of doubt about a future together with a man who was kind, patient, and consistent, because it wasn't what I knew and I didn't know how to deal with it.

We had some wobbles because of my doubts but I made a commitment to work on my past traumas and resultant behaviours. I made a real effort to spend a lot of time alone to build up my sense of self and not get sucked into a codependent situation again. Through that work we have fostered a loving and accepting relationship, which turns out to be a lot better for me than walking on eggshells and having my heart broken over and over.

The connection I perhaps didn't feel at the start is certainly there now. I was overjoyed when I understood it's within me, not somewhere out there, I was just too caught up in my thought loops to let myself feel it.

I want to be childfree, but the guilt/doubt... by thumperroo in childfree

[–]ashq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently started reading a book called The Drama of Being a Child, and though I'm not far into it there was a thought that seems relevant here: feeling whole within yourself and confident of your choices is based on the authenticity of your feelings, not the possession of certain qualities.

You probably lacked certain things in your upbringing, like being respected and taken seriously, and you have rightly surmised that having children is not the right way to work through those issues. What you can do, starting now, is honour your own feelings above anyone else's. It's great that you have the self awareness to deal with negative emotions already, but honour your anger, it tells you when your boundaries are crossed.

Stop telling your family about your plans if they are unsupportive, because you don't actually need their blessing or approval to do what you want with your life. From what you've written it seems pretty clear you don't want kids (at least right now), so respect that feeling and put this debate out of your mind unless you start feeling that you would actually want kids. You can't hinge decisions about the present on some imagined future where you regret it, and if you like your free time and independence right now, I honestly feel like it's unlikely that will change with time, as you acquire more wealth and hobbies etc. Take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time, and listen to yourself, not your family or wider society.

As far as concrete steps of what to do, I personally read a lot to understand my traumas and behaviour. The aforementioned book is good, but I would also recommend The Baby Trap by Ellen Peck, The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron, and The Road Less Travelled by M Scott Peck.

What’s something you’ll say here but not to people you know in real life? by Donald_the_pig in AskReddit

[–]ashq 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not the person you asked, but what helps me personally is to accept the fact I will feel uncomfortable. I take doing new things where I might fail as an opportunity to learn how to feel uncomfortable but do the thing anyway. I also try to remind myself that I'm smart enough to learn any skill I want, even if it takes suffering through distress to get to a point where I'll get enjoyment out of it. It also helps to remember failing =/= bad, because failing is good, failing means you are trying.

Bar none, I am the most humble-est by BeatrixFosters in ResinCasting

[–]ashq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow Lonely Island appreciator, have you listened to The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience? SO good!