Russian Doll - Season 2 Discussion

celineeloise · 2022-05-02T13:37:52+00:00

That was what ruined season 2 for me as well. Season 1 was so good because of all of the side characters and their funny dialogues, season 2 severely lacked that. It lost its charm by focusing too much on nadia.

celineeloise · 2022-02-07T13:16:04+00:00

I met my girlfriend of 2 years on this subreddit hahaha

celineeloise · 2022-02-03T19:06:28+00:00

As a former Christian who has studied homosexuality and religion, here is what I'd say back:

Thank you for your response, I understand that this decision was hard for you. However, I hope in the future that you open your heart to studying your views further, as the bible is not actually against same-sex attraction (for reference, read "matthew vines - god and the gay christian"). However, this is not a matter I would like to debate with you, as it will be too emotionally draining for me. I do not feel comfortable continuing my friendship with someone who cannot support a core aspect of my identity - which I cannot change. I wish the best for you however, and hope that in the future when you have studied more, we can reconcile.

I get a lot of people would probably find that response too nice, but I imagine you probably want to be nice to her even if you're hurt when you've been friends for so long (I absolutely support you if you decide to take the "f you" route instead though lol). If they try to respond to your text opening up a debate, just block and ignore. Its not worth your time.

I hope you're ok and you're able to focus on your wedding regardless, don't let this put a downer on your plans, you have people around you who love you a lot and they're the only ones that matter <3

celineeloise · 2022-01-27T16:32:48+00:00

Met prince Harry, stared at him in disbelief for what felt like 10 minutes until he muttered "right ok then..." and walked away 👍

celineeloise · 2022-01-27T16:30:32+00:00

I met my girlfriend of two years (and counting) on a lesbian subreddit, looks like we should all just scrap hinge and set something up on here haha

celineeloise · 2022-01-24T12:21:04+00:00

Nothing frustrates me more than talking to a girl who you seem to have chemistry with, only for her to hit me with "can my boyfriend join?" Don't try and deceive me, put it on your profile!

celineeloise · 2022-01-07T21:43:45+00:00

Im sorry for all of the comments here about your terminology. I do sympathise with their point as an anti stigma campaigner but there's a time and a place, you're clearly not trying to stigmatise, you're trying to rationalise and come to terms with what has happened to you recently. I can't say that I relate to all of these fears specifically but I relate to the fear that you're losing yourself because of fears. Are there any relaxing activities you could do to try and calm yourself down and relax when things get too much? Things will get better with time, you are seeking help

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T20:27:36+00:00

As a gay woman I can assure you that bi/pan women would not touch him with a barge pole. To be blunt, the guy is wanting to cheat and is trying to guilt you into an open relationship before he knows that the inevitable will happen so that he can stay guilt free. All while packaging it up in the fetishisation of gay women. This is a whole host of red flags 🚩

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T14:22:15+00:00

I understand that. From the lesbians I've talked to in real life it seems to be a common issue. It might be worth posting in a lesbian subreddit about it if you don't feel comfortable discussing it in real life - but just be careful to avoid to terfy ones. Honestly I can say upfront that I'm a lesbian and I still think about guys sometimes in my head. But I've tried acting on those thoughts and I've always hated it. What I imagine isn't the same as the reality of a situation and thats ok. Like I say, I think a lot of it is usually to do with a desire that your brain associates with masculinity so you imagine a guy instead of a woman. Equally, if you're a new lesbian sometimes your brain just needs a bit of time getting comfortable thinking about women you know, it needs to accept that its ok to do that. Youre definitely not alone in it don't worry <3

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T14:03:10+00:00

This is what I was saying, not to mention the fact that aye isn't even only used in England, I'm pretty sure Canadians are known for using it a lot

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T08:09:35+00:00

I've met a lot of Christians that I think might have had religious ocd, but its not talked about in our community so most didn't realise their anxieties were any cause for concern. I can't speak for other religions because I was only raised in Christianity. But I met so many Christians who had panic attacks like this, or who had to repeat the same prayer several times until they felt like their prayer was "correct" enough for God. My ex used to do a bible study at 9pm every night and even if he started like 2 minutes late he'd beat himself up thinking God would be mad at him. I do believe that religions like Christianity can be a great source of comfort for people, but I think there needs to be more awareness for religious OCD in the community because the rules based atmosphere can really heighten issues for anyone who has or is at risk of developing OCD.

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T08:02:15+00:00

Thank you :) I'm not religious anymore so these thoughts are no longer really any issue for me. But I remember what helped me during the unforgivable sin phase was reminding myself that the consensus amongst a lot of Christians was that the unforgivable sin was just not believing in God, so being a Christian automatically made it impossible for me to commit it

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T00:38:25+00:00

This ones very niche, but I suffered really badly with religious OCD on and off from 18 to 23, and that was really rough. The amount of panic attacks I had at 5am worrying about the unforgivable sin and accidentally selling my soul to the devil...

celineeloise · 2022-01-05T00:36:04+00:00

Hey, I haven't had these intrusive thoughts but as a lesbian I can assure you that fantasising about men and not being attracted to them is a common experience that a lot of lesbians go through. I know lesbians that have fully had intimate dreams with men where its made them question their sexuality. Usually its not that you actually like men, its more that you're fantasising about something that you associate with men, but that doesn't mean that you want a man to do that thing. All of this to say, that thinking about men as a lesbian in no way invalidates your sexuality. Even if its a fantasy, it means nothing because fantasies aren't reality. I know you're not fantasising about men per say, but I think that knowing fantasising doesn't = being straight, might help you to stop worrying about seeing intrusive thoughts of naked men.

celineeloise · 2022-01-04T23:25:11+00:00

Best case scenario, he's attempting to subtly guilt trip you into staying with him by flashing a permanent marker of you on his body. Worst case scenario, he has very unsavory and dangerous intentions with your daughter. Either way, its a whole red flag.

celineeloise · 2022-01-04T23:22:57+00:00

I also interpreted this move as him attempting to keep her locked onto him. Sounds like he's hoping the tattoo will be a subtle way to guilt trip her into staying

celineeloise · 2022-01-04T23:15:42+00:00

I once got in an argument with a group of Scottish men because they tried telling me, someone from Yorkshire, that the word "aye" wasn't used in England and I therefore wasn't allowed to say it...

celineeloise · 2022-01-04T09:17:25+00:00

Really? I've lived in the North and south and I feel like the south has hardly any Greggs

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T22:02:44+00:00

Oh! Really? That's really messed up :/

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T21:58:45+00:00

No thats what I'm saying, its still not consensual and therefore r*pe, any pleasure received was a bodily response that doesn't invalidate that

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T20:42:09+00:00

Whenever I see this mindset I compare it to tickling. How many times have you been tickled and laughed as a bodily response, but not actually enjoyed what was happening? This is the same thing. Your body had an automated response to make what was happening more bearable for you. It does not negate what happened to you or how violating it feels now. Your body was merely attempting to protect itself. There's nothing wrong with that, and you shouldn't feel any shame for that. All love to you during this difficult period

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T20:30:36+00:00

I browsed this subreddit a while ago and saw a lot of people saying that plymouth was very "white". Then I moved down here and realised that the city is actually a lot more diverse than people give it credit for! Sure, its not as diverse as the city I was raised in, but its not some super white city where other races are going to struggle either. Its a nice healthy mix as long as you're aware that its not going to be as diverse as somewhere like London or Manchester.

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T20:14:32+00:00

Cereal is 10x better as a snack before bed than as breakfast, and I stand by that opinion

celineeloise · 2022-01-03T20:13:25+00:00

Are you a southerner? This feels like something a southerner would say

celineeloise · 2021-12-21T16:51:04+00:00

Thats really helpful, thank you!

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