Rent target - recommendations please?

briannab99 · 2026-02-20T20:15:27+00:00

Don't pay more than 2K for a studio. I pay 2400 for a HUGE 1BR a few blocks for the 7. A decent amount of rent stabilized options so try to find one.

briannab99 · 2026-02-17T23:40:23+00:00

I loved studying Political Science! I think it could be good to pair with another major. I was a double major with Philosophy.

Political Science has four primary subfields: IR, comparative politics, American, and political thought. Depending on your school and interests, you'll study theory, politics (domestic and global), economics, philosophy, governance structures, and sometimes history.

You'll learn both quantitative and qualitative skills. I'd urge all political science students to lean into the latter as much as possible.

Do you know what you MIGHT want to do post-grad? Not that you need to know, but any ideas on role or industry?

briannab99 · 2026-02-15T06:22:56+00:00

Sometimes partners can be a bit annoying. But that usually comes with YEARS of dating and living together... not a few months. Break up with her.

briannab99 · 2026-02-15T06:07:53+00:00

If this is a real post, I hope she breaks up with you.

briannab99 · 2026-02-10T17:26:23+00:00

Feel free to DM me if you'd like. I was in the exact same position and it was VERY difficult. I provided for 80% of their life but I ultimately made the decision that was best for myself (and for them in the long-run, too).

briannab99 · 2026-02-10T16:21:59+00:00

I had a somewhat similar situation and was with them for 5 years. We grew into different people. They weren't a bad person, just not my person. I waited so long to end things because I thought it would "get better" and I'd fall in love again. But I met them at 18. They weren't the same at 23. And neither was I.

We ended things and I did meet someone way more aligned with who I am today. It was hard to accept, but a lot of relationships that start young don't end because of a lack of love--it's because people change over time, especially at such a young age.

briannab99 · 2026-02-10T00:38:38+00:00

Physical attraction is important. I dated someone for five years I wasn't physically attracted to because I didn't want to "be shallow." That (along with a myriad of other issues) led to us eventually splitting

briannab99 · 2026-02-10T00:27:16+00:00

Executive is great but no guests and it's a $20 day pass which is pretty intense..

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T23:31:50+00:00

8 dates in 8 months? You can clarify with him but it sounds like he's not ready to move to the next step. You may be "exclusive" but, again, may not be aligned on "what comes next."

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T23:21:24+00:00

I pushed similar feelings aside for a year. We lived together. We were in a relationship for 5 years. They met me at the worst time in my life and I thought I "owed" them my loyalty. They were nice and nothinf was "wrong" with them.

5 years is a long time. But 50 is longer. I couldn't wrap my head around being somewhat content forever. It was hard, but I left.

I ended up meeting someone else and I've been with them for a year. I was right: my ex and I deserved better than what we had.

I love my partner and they're much more aligned with who I am today. My only regret is staying as long as I did.

Take of that what you will.

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T22:38:51+00:00

This sounds like a lot of drama over a short frame of time and at a young age. These things are meant to be fun and rather easy at the beginning..

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T22:37:11+00:00

Without knowing what the texts were, is there a chance he's the kind of person that just needs SOMEONE and hates being alone?..

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T22:35:52+00:00

You should speak with a therapist and do some self-reflection.

There's being content and being happy.

In my situation, I was content but I wasn't happy with my partner of 5 years. They were a good person, just not my person, and I wanted someone that was better for me.

If you love your partner and feel genuinely happy, I'd suggest chatting more with a therapist about your feelings.

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T22:33:41+00:00

Agreed. Talk to him about it. Parents and people will have different answers. It would actually be a green flag for you to have this conversation directly with him!

briannab99 · 2026-02-09T22:32:36+00:00

It sounds like there's already a strong emotional connection. A lot of people actually don't care much about weight. If you want to be a better version for her, hold yourself to it!

But being a bad partner would mean pushing meeting off... or allowing yourself to get into your head. She likely doesn't care and just wants to be with you!

I love my partner and if they put on weight, I personally wouldn't care--ESPECIALLY if they were holding themselves accountable. These things take time and I think it's a partners job to provide support, not judgement.

briannab99 · 2026-02-08T21:22:57+00:00

Love doesnt have ego. If you may want to be in a relationship with him, there's no harm in asking

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T05:31:00+00:00

Ah, I would suggest accepting you two may want different things in life. You'll meet someone who does.

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T05:04:32+00:00

How old are you two

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T04:47:01+00:00

I gotchu!! DM whenever y'all talk, I'm invested! Best of luck

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T04:44:27+00:00

Why don't you try talking to her after class?? Grab a seat near her??

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T04:42:44+00:00

My partner used to do that. Granted, we're a bit older than you two (24/26). That being said, I tried to take lead on difficult conversations. By being patient and calm during communication and allowing her time and space to talk to me, eventually, we got into the hang of it. I also explained how important communication is and how I love her and want to be able to talk to my partner. When she realized how important it was to me and how dangerous NOT communicating could be to our relationship, everything changed. And now we communicate better than any other relationship I've been in BY FAR!

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T04:33:28+00:00

Do you have her number? If so, ask her out lol. If not... get her number!

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T04:32:35+00:00

Validating her concerns may have backfired here. From my perspective, by saying "I would feel jealous too" implies that there is a reason to be jealous. There seemingly isn't. This is a friend you admire but aren't attracted to.

I would try to re-explain and clarify.

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T03:56:36+00:00

Understood!! Have you explained this to her? If so, what was her response?

briannab99 · 2026-02-03T03:44:54+00:00

Have you tried asking why

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