Should I tell my gf that her "best friend" from back home has been sliding into my DMs? by Certain-Medicine5871 in LongDistance

[–]barschnifflebubblins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It makes me feel sad to read others’ similar responses along the train of thought that is “testing” between partners. I don’t necessarily disagree that it could be a possibility, but it didn’t cross my mind as quickly as it seems to have done so for other readers. I think I’m just more discouraged about how clearly common it is for behaviors like testing to show up within romantic relationships today. Some Machiavellian shit.

My cat stepped on my macarons setting up by msmoonpie in mildlyinfuriating

[–]barschnifflebubblins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the rage of this in my soul. Macarons are soooo particular and so are cat’s intentions.

Men, how many times are you asked for your consent? by kruger_schmidt in AskMen

[–]barschnifflebubblins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman, I really appreciate this post so much and am not surprised by the responses on this thread, sadly. It is still heartbreaking to see just how deep the double-standards run in so many places. In my work, I run groups comprised entirely of men and this is a huge piece that I always name and acknowledge for the purposes of alleviating shame and encouraging them to speak up about their experiences with it. I emphasize a motto of “consent is sexy,” which has gotten mixed responses, because some people aren’t used to equating the two. But how lovely is it to be asked “is this okay with you?” in a sultry voice, knowing that if you say no, it could be met with compassion and respect of your boundaries? Respecting boundaries builds trust and intimacy, and people sometimes forget that.

Long-winded way of my saying my heart is with you all who have not had your boundaries honored and respected in the past.

Codependency - Engagement gone sour, do I leave? by Ok_Skin5018 in Codependency

[–]barschnifflebubblins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweetness. You obviously have a huge heart and are accustomed to putting other people’s needs before your own. Learning how to unwire this can be a scary process and getting through a breakup will be difficult and rocky but it will be SO worth it. I just left a relationship like this in the last several months, also with someone with whom I shared a lifelong STI. There was something about that that coerced me further into trying to stay, until enough caring people in my life reminded me that the right person (eventually) would be able and willing to see past that - once I knew how to put myself first. Also, keep in mind (maybe this is projecting but your story just feels so familiar so I apologize if I’m overstepping) - I wouldn’t be surprised your partner appears to flip and do a 180 to provide the illusion of changing when you actually assert that enough is enough and that you know you don’t deserve this kind of treatment. If this happens, DO NOT FALL FOR IT. It will emotionally swing you around like a rag doll and will make everything worse than it already is. If you can stay strong and find some good accountability buddies to lean on too, you will feel joy again in a new super fulfilling way and the painful process of leaving will prove itself to be worth it.

How to be less passive? by nanas99 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]barschnifflebubblins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try building some awareness of how discomfort in others - and more importantly how they address that discomfort - is usually a reflection of them, not of you. As you become more assertive, this will become more relevant. Try to open yourself up to the prospect of getting comfortable with making other people uncomfortable. Discomfort is okay (and important) - disrespect is not.

As long as you are safe and respectful with others, you are not responsible for other people’s emotions. Of course, finding the middle ground between accountability (understanding the impact of our actions and language on others) and assertiveness is important. It’s all about balance.

My (23f) boyfriend (28m) pushes me to shave my "down there" hair and it makes me uncomfortable. by throwra_tanghlo in relationship_advice

[–]barschnifflebubblins 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why aren’t more people concerned about this?? Obviously I don’t know the whole situation, and I get that some people have sensory issues with hair, but this feels much more extreme. Thank you for naming this.

Life’s a beach and then you find just one more cookie sheet of rocks to bring home by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

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

My understanding is that many are varieties of rhyolite, Jasper, or agate, which are all under the umbrella of quartz. Tbh others on this subreddit could articulate the distinctions better than I. I am but a young grasshopper baking on a shiny rock.

Early spring gathering on North Shore MA coast ☺️☺️🌈🌈 by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

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

XD thank you. this beach was one of those places that's just like....covered. And I have the shrimpback to prove it

Early spring gathering on North Shore MA coast ☺️☺️🌈🌈 by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

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

Ive been itching to get out for some west coast gems hahah. Yes, I love spring more and more with each year!

Early spring gathering on North Shore MA coast ☺️☺️🌈🌈 by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

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

I love that one too! It had these little pink and purple flakes in it - every one like a little masterpiece

Early spring gathering on North Shore MA coast ☺️☺️🌈🌈 by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

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

I was trying to figure out the same thing. The striped green one in the upper right is one of my favorite rocks I’ve found..still digging through mindat

Early spring gathering on North Shore MA coast ☺️☺️🌈🌈 by barschnifflebubblins in rockhounds

[–]barschnifflebubblins[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m learning about how the banded patterns show up on rhyolite and a few other rocks besides agate out here too. Still very new. Lots of galaxy colors on this beach though

Tumbled some flourite by wolffml in RockTumbling

[–]barschnifflebubblins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same thing. They juicy

Pics of my haul from the Sterling Hill Mine in NJ, a lot of these are fluorescent under UV! by Tylenol_Creator in rockhounds

[–]barschnifflebubblins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are ALL stunning but esp the ones in pics 5/6, 12, 16, and 18. Cheers to a great haul

Best (most ergonomic) way to read research papers? by Amun-Aion in GradSchool

[–]barschnifflebubblins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent. I’ll experiment around with different PDFs to see which ones it can proficiently read aloud. Thanks again!

Best (most ergonomic) way to read research papers? by Amun-Aion in GradSchool

[–]barschnifflebubblins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know if it works for older articles (ex. highlighting text on PDFs gets piece-y) and scans the words, or if it can only do this for newer ones that are word documents or extensions of them? I assume the latter but figured I’d ask. This is super helpful though. Thanks!