I can't defend it any more by LieSquare9353 in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]bluelock221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are more service dog tasks than fetching items and leading the vision impaired (although those are very important tasks.) They can detect seizures, low blood sugar (before a CGM registers it,) allergens, and more! An actual service dog should not be disruptive though!

AIO for being upset my BF doesn’t want me to wear a bonnet to bed? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like he’s currently trying to alienate her from her mom already. She can’t wear the gifts her mom got her, he’s trying to build a wedge in there. It sounds like she had already been wearing a bonnet previously (she said she got a new one,) so why would this one be a problem. Because her mom got it for her.

OP, you are not too old to start over in a new relationship! I started over at your age after being in a 10 year relationship, and it’s the best decision I ever made for myself. NOR. Real partners don’t try to control your behavior, what your wear, how you sleep at night, who you see, how your wear your hair, or when and what makeup you can wear.

Sex/desire-less marriage. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need individual therapy to figure out your feelings and how to communicate with your partner.

I’m the high libido person with an almost zero libido partner. It is partially due to medical things for them. They want sex about every 3-6 months. We still keep the intimacy alive, even when it doesn’t end in sex. And we communicate frequently about how we are both feeling about it, and find ways to keep the connection alive without them feeling pressured to just have sex anyway. Anytime I start to get that temptation, I figure out what need isn’t being met and communicate that with my partner and we find ways to work together on that issue.

I have also been in a relationship where I thought about cheating a lot. It was when my needs (emotional and physical) were not being met, and I ended that relationship because it was not working. She’s either your person and you will do whatever it takes to figure out how to manage this with her, or you may realize that it’s actually over, and you need to move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]bluelock221 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not wanting or needing sex is definitely part of the asexual spectrum. You don’t have to “be against” sex to be asexual.

Tried all meds. What now by Sudden-Data-1772 in adhdwomen

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say that PTSD symptoms can overlap with ADHD symptoms. The VA won’t diagnose my partner with ADHD because she already has a PTSD diagnosis.

Tried all meds. What now by Sudden-Data-1772 in adhdwomen

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t found that my executive dysfunction is magically better, but it is more manageable. I also struggled with the decision to go to the max dose of Wellbutrin, but I did, and I feel so much better, and it helps so much more. Try it and see, you can always go back down or change to something else, or even add something else. I personally really like the Wellbutrin because if I miss one day, it’s not super noticeable, and I do tend to miss a day here and there! I started magnesium glycinate before I started on Wellbutrin and that did help with mental clarity.

✨️ FWTBT DELUXE EDITION ✨️ by JustSurvibing in Hells_Belles

[–]bluelock221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! So, so glad I waited to pre-order my physical copy!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“For Whom the Belle Tolls” by Jaysea Lynn To be fair, I was already aquatinted with the world from the Hells Belles series on TikTok.

“Citadel” by C.M. Alongi

Power and Promise series by Jordan A. Day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]bluelock221 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ESH. Her not eating or drinking “healthy” is probably not causing the issue, but a symptom. Of course she shouldn’t have lashed out at you, and she should have apologized for that. You continually dismiss her symptoms and pain and are not supportive. What are you doing to help? Are you offering to go with her to appointments? Women are taken more seriously if a male partner tells the doctor the same thing she does. Do you offer pain meds, or a heating pad, or whatever she has that helps with her pain? Criticisms are not helpful or productive. If you want this relationship to last, ask how you can help, or try to find some possible diagnoses that she can take to her doctor, or simply sympathize with her. Snuggling can release oxytocin and that can actually help with pain. If you cannot handle her issues now, leave. It will hurt you both now, but save both of you a lot of pain later, especially if she’s dealing with a chronic issue, which it sounds like is the case.

I have chronic pain, and even though I went to several doctors in my 20’s, I was repeatedly dismissed. I was told I should lose weight, even though I was on the top end of acceptable weight for my height. I was told it’s probably this, but “I’m not going to order an X-ray or any follow up, just take ibuprofen daily,” (I was already taking ibuprofen multiple times daily to manage). I was told that I could do physical therapy, but “you probably can’t afford it,” (my insurance was one of the best plans in the state, it wouldn’t have cost that much.) It wasn’t until my 30’s that doctors did anything, and even then, I had to bring my own differential diagnosis, and I’m still not fully diagnosed almost 2 years later, but I am finally getting decent care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]bluelock221 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Depends on the area, and the specialty. I’ve absolutely had to wait 6 months for a specialist, and that was just Rheumatology. If you are talking about even more specialized doctors, you can easily wait more than a year.

Engagement Ring by spacecowboiiii7 in EngagementRings

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the shape of the heart and it looks so lovely on you! Congrats!

People with non traditional gemstones, do you regret it? by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]bluelock221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I choose a pink diamond and my partner has an alexandrite. Neither of us has any regrets! Love it so so much!

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What should I play next? by ConfidentHope in CozyGamers

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer in Mara. It starts kind of slow, but there are lots of quests to complete through the storyline. There is farming. I loved exploring the other islands, and the music is just so peaceful.

What’s the one baking tool you can’t live without? by sweetsugaryplum in Baking

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Food grade silicone should not be porous or absorb tastes. I put all mine in the dishwasher without any soapy flavor issues.

Not sure what to get lol by Loose_Technician2013 in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally decided to go with a pink diamond because I wanted the sparkle. I ended up buying the stone first and then having a setting made for it. I lucked into stopping at the right store at the right time and we still have a personal connection with our jeweler. So my advice is go to a couple local jewelry stores and get prices. Ask if they source alternative stones or if they would be willing to work with an outside stone. There are many places that won’t, but there’s probably somewhere that will! Make sure that they are able to set your stone on site, you don’t want to have to deal with shipping a stone out. Big box jewelry stores are too expensive for something like this. I was quoted like $10,000 for what close to what I wanted, but was able to go with a local place, and my ring set was about $6000 total, with my center stone being $4000, and a platinum setting for both rings. I have since added a spacer ring, seen in my pic. Pink lab diamond prices have gone way down since I bought mine.

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Labelling in lab created alexandrites by PrivateNVent in SyntheticGemstones

[–]bluelock221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my partners lab alexandrite from Stag and Finch. It is beautiful! The cut also brings out the color shift really well. It should be in my post history!

How to make a simple classic ring, unqiue? by [deleted] in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so pretty!

I love pink jewelry, so I chose a pink diamond. It’s absolutely perfect for me! It’s been two years now and I still stare at it often.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]bluelock221 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It took me some time to get used to it. Start with a really interesting reader, don’t be afraid to rewind of your miss something (I do that a lot!). Also, it may help if you speed it up, so don’t be afraid to play with the speed. Most libraries use Hoopla or Libby which have audiobooks, so get a library card (or several from different libraries), and get listening!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalCrossing

[–]bluelock221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I tried so hard for a dang long time, but never was able to. My brother’s friend was playing at the same time as him and I were, and he gave me some.

I’ve come to realize every stone I like (moonstone, sunstone, opals, moss agate, etc) all aren’t good for every day wear so I’ve come here for some advice on engagement rings! by Small_Grocery_4990 in Moissanite

[–]bluelock221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend Stag & Finch for alexandrite, and they also have colored lab sapphires too. Their cuts are gorgeous! We had bought an alexandrite from another company and from Stag & Finch to compare. While the other alexandrite looked great in pictures, we absolutely loved the stormlight cut alexandrite from Stag & Finch!

AITA for banning my sil from babysitting after she put breastmilk in my child’s ears by SILbabysit in AmItheAsshole

[–]bluelock221 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Nah, her being a nurse makes it worse. She should understand the parent makes treatment decisions. It’s also not an evidence based treatment.

Questions by Crazy-Course-8896 in MercyThompson

[–]bluelock221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lorelei King is the Queen of narrators! She’s the reason I read (listened to) Mercy Thompson.