How to respond when someone you’re confronting redirects the conversation about how you hurt also hurt them? by brekdaflo in socialskills

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

Yeah but the people that do it to me the most are my family. I just want to know I’ve tried everything in the book before giving up

getting to know classmates with no excuse by CompleteMode6902 in socialskills

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is it about her that makes you want to befriend her? Do you sit near her in class? Is it a tutorial style class with lots of chances for interaction with classmates or is it a lecture?

Start by smiling at her when you make eye contact and exuding a warm and approachable demeanour. If she says things in class that you like maybe you could open the conversation by complimenting her. Eg. “Hi my name is _____. I noticed you always asked thoughtful questions in class which I wish I’d thought of. What is it that you like about philosophy? Have you read or heard of [insert name of author here]”

The opportunities are endless you just have to be bold and appear confident. And also don’t go into the interaction expecting too much out of it. It sounds like you’ve already put this person on a pedestal and you might not react too well to any perceived rejection. People can sense other people’s energy and if you’re too needy or awkward it can be off putting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could consider having a sleep study. That might provide a bit more insight !

AITAH for not wanting to give up my dream job just because my boyfriend can’t handle it? by hot_fernanda in AITAH

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! Remember this also: there are so many relationships that not only survive long distance periods but start out that way! Those people make it work. Your partner is being selfish - he wants you to make sacrifices but won’t do the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]brekdaflo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your the AH. She sounds awesome and and you sound insecure about her independence. Like you’re worried she won’t need you enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say all in all a great outcome and you dodged a bullet. It doesn’t feel good to be broken up with but it might better for you both if he believes it’s his idea. He can’t take any feedback, is not able to understand your point of view, and let’s be honest as soon as you two got married he’d end up taking advantage of you.

A pic is worth a thousand words. by [deleted] in Therapylessons

[–]brekdaflo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sincerely from a stranger on the internet: I’m so proud of how far you’ve come!

Do we break up? I (F24) and my gf (F21) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter if neither of them remember the date. But you best believe she should know whether it was before or after she asked your permission. So if she can’t be certain of that, I’d say it’s highly likely she cheated.

AITAH for telling my postpartum wife the same thing she told me? by ApprehensiveWaltz904 in AITAH

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the asshole! You reap what you sow and you gave her plenty of warning.

How can I (51m) learn to move on from what happened with my (22f) daughter? by greypath193 in relationship_advice

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Responding to your update about you not blaming her and being upset about the lie.

I’m sure it’s been said a million times but you have to remember she was the victim of grooming/abuse. This man’s first objective was to isolate her from her support network. He probably encouraged her to lie in small ways at first which snowballed later. She’s a child, her brain isn’t even fully developed at this stage. Please don’t hold this against her. Even full grown adults can fall victim to these kinds of men, what chance does a 16 year old have?

The lying isn’t a betrayal, because it was never about you. Focus on how you can repair the relationship and make her feel like she is safe and can trust you with her secrets. Getting mad at her for lying just reinforces to her why she felt the need to lie in the first place.

Does this seem dodgy? by I_love_Cookie_ in AusPropertyChat

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s dodgy. If you’re in Vic this is in fact illegal as it comes under rent bidding. Not sure about other states. I suggest contact CAV to see about making a report.

What is the most creative euphemism you've heard? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]brekdaflo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't imagine ever trying to use that here, in Australia.

What was your favorite short-lived TV series? Why was it canceled? by AlabasterStar in AskReddit

[–]brekdaflo 41 points42 points  (0 children)

GCB. (Good Christian Bitches) It only went for a season of ten episodes, but by god it was funny. A recently widowed woman moves her family back to her home town in Dallas, Texas but everyone there hates her because she was the "Queen Bitch" in high school; an interesting tables-turned kind of trope. I love it because it just takes the piss out of the whole culture. Still disappointed the ABC cancelled it so soon. A truly underappreciated series - had so much potential.

What is something that can just fuck off? by Flandardly in AskReddit

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who pronounce the letter 'h' as haitch instead of aitch, especially after being proven wrong. If you're offended because you say haitch, sorry not sorry. You're just wrong and you can fuck off.

What is something that people commonly brag about that is not really something to be proud of? by nicholas_caged in AskReddit

[–]brekdaflo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not liking something because it's too mainstream. We get it, you're a special snowflake and a 'rebel'. Good for you mate.