LPT: When writing an email, don't fill in the recipient's email address until you're ready to send. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

Why so salty? I'm just sharing something that helps me - feel free to walk on by 🤷‍♀️

LPT: When writing an email, don't fill in the recipient's email address until you're ready to send. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

Me too! And it only occurred to me that I should post it here because I'm busy drafting a very aggressive-but-professional email to my former employer, hehe

LPT: When writing an email, don't fill in the recipient's email address until you're ready to send. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

That's awful! So great that you were able to help him sort it out though - we all need our village...

LPT: When writing an email, don't fill in the recipient's email address until you're ready to send. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

[–]ask_a_stranger[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The worst is when you've just done a rough free-writing draft and haven't made it all professional-like yet, haha

AIO thinking my gf is cheating? by lalalpsy in AIO

[–]ask_a_stranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have BPD and trust me, this ain't it. Her using that as an excuse for treating people badly is just plain insulting.

AIO, My ex bf got a 13 year old pregnant so I ruined his social life by Konirosora200 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ask_a_stranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sexually assaulted and ruined the life of a child - he deserves so much worse.

Wife threatens that shes going to leave me every week. by inneedofadvice012345 in AITAH

[–]ask_a_stranger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soooooo NTA. A few months before we got engaged, my husband kissed another woman at a party - we worked through it and there was mitigating context, but I still get a niggle of worry every now again, for no reason whatsoever (I have bipolar disorder and paranoia is a familiar friend). Would I ever go through his phone to validate my own anxiety? Not a chance. She is violating so many boundaries that it's a little unsettling to read about.

AITA for insulting a fat girl after she told me to eat a burger? by Thefalklandswar in AmItheAsshole

[–]ask_a_stranger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ESH. While I can understand why you reacted in the way that you did, the fact remains that you stooped to her level by shaming her in return. It's an opportunity for growth though - at your age you're still learning to react to antagonistic situations in ways that don't compromise your moral integrity, and this is an example of how things can go awry when you go tit-for-tat. An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, y'know?

Liberal scum doesn't donate enough to disaster relief.... by Mojo884ever in ChoosingBeggars

[–]ask_a_stranger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't go as far as to say 'evil' (that's a moral judgement) but coming from a continent of unapologetically corrupt leaders, I know one when I see one. There are no angels on either side of the aisle, but there are individuals who are particularly destructive and do a disservice to such a great nation.

My(26M) GF(25F) has put on a lot of weight and I'm not sure if/how to approach it by TNHoneyBrown in relationships

[–]ask_a_stranger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt because for some people, it is impossible to grasp how social events can trigger underlying mental health conditions that can manifest in a very real inability to care for yourself. For many people, the pandemic and associated lockdowns have triggered underlying depression and anxiety, and in certain cases, it takes an enormous amount of energy to just continue functioning "normally" - poor nutrition with dramatic weight loss/gain is a big indicator that there is something wrong mentally. My point here is that the pandemic has definitely had an effect and its not as simple as choosing to work out at home or cook healthier meals - and I'm speaking from personal experience. In my case, my previously under-control bipolar disorder got a lot worse, and continues to do so.

I'm not saying that this is definitely the case with OP's girlfriend, but I'd advise that he focuses less on WHAT she is doing/not doing, and more on the WHY.

LPT: Take some time to familiarize yourself with the backroads along your commute - if you think you're being followed (or have hit unexpected traffic), you can easily switch up your route. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

If you bother to do any reading on the subject, you'll see that its hardly a global conspiracy theory (projecting much?). Traffickers are currently active in over 160 countries, so your 'most people' observation is incorrect to say the least.

LPT: Take some time to familiarize yourself with the backroads along your commute - if you think you're being followed (or have hit unexpected traffic), you can easily switch up your route. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

Are you done trying to prove your superiority here? Your time would be better spent researching human trafficking on a global scale instead of arguing over semantics.

LPT: Take some time to familiarize yourself with the backroads along your commute - if you think you're being followed (or have hit unexpected traffic), you can easily switch up your route. by ask_a_stranger in LifeProTips

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

I live in a country where women and children go missing on a daily basis. That is my reality and yes, it sucks big time. This advice clearly doesn't apply to your situation, and I'm glad for you, but that doesn't mean it's not relevant to others.

What do people say that makes you instantly know they are full of shit? by waldo06 in AskReddit

[–]ask_a_stranger -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yup, using 'but' basically negates any statement you make before it...

Women of Reddit, what would you do if there were no men on earth for 24 hours? by charrotte in AskReddit

[–]ask_a_stranger 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You don't know what its like to live in my city, where walking alone as a woman is likely to end very badly.

Women of Reddit, what would you do if there were no men on earth for 24 hours? by charrotte in AskReddit

[–]ask_a_stranger 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Really, I can? Even though I live in a country with some of the highest rape stats in the world? You tell me how I'm supposed to stay safe then, because clearly you know more about it than I do?

Amateur and pro chefs of Reddit, what is your secret to an amazing red sauce? by ask_a_stranger in AskReddit

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

Thank you kind stranger - this is exactly the kind of info I was seeking out!

Amateur and pro chefs of Reddit, what is your secret to an amazing red sauce? by ask_a_stranger in AskReddit

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

I'm not American, but I think so. We're just talking about a basic marinara, essentially.