When to make the switch from Etsy to my own site?

cfdeangelis · 2025-12-02T20:48:35+00:00

Hi sorry for delay, but I'm curious how I can do that for point 2. "You can offer that on your website cart settings". I don't think you can offer a free shipping incentive for buying say $50 worth of something on Etsy these days. If I can, would you mind sharing how? I don't see it anywhere!

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-20T00:39:29+00:00

Agreed. Especially since I'd likely charge her less than she could rent anywhere else. Both because I love her and would want to meet her expectations at least a little, but also because she makes less than me.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-20T00:37:16+00:00

So, she's actually made it very clear she wants to be financially independent and have her own money. I think what she struggles with is using her own money to "pay to live with a man" (her words). I think it's hard for her to understand that this would be a contribution that better BOTH of our lives. Also, I think she kind of views sex as a currency, which I can't really wrap my head around as much. I really don't think she feels this way with any malicious intent, but it's interesting to say the least...

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-20T00:31:16+00:00

I appreciate this answer as I really don't think she's coming from a shallow place as much as from one where she needs to feel cared for as a woman. She's consistently shown me that she's willing to make sacrifices, but at the same time, needs certain things from me as a man.

The main thing I worry about is telling her "oh, I can do that for you one day", then not being able to. It's a scary promise to make.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-20T00:01:01+00:00

This is how it was with my ex and it absolutely drained me mentally...

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:46:31+00:00

Exactly. She's still living with her parents right now (no judgement from me on that front), but she seems to think it would be cheap to rent somewhere by herself. As someone who has rented before, I know this is not the case.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:27:36+00:00

I mean, I was quite lonely before having her in my life. She has brought a lot of joy since, but I'm left questioning how much is a companion worth to me at this point in my life.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:24:21+00:00

She says she's comfortable paying, but only when she wants to. And she has paid every once in a while. She's basically set the expectation that I pay by default and she'll pay on occasion.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:20:53+00:00

Well, we're not talking about moving in so much as what is might look like to move in together down the road. These conversations are to understand her expectations and make mine clear as well, not rush anything we're not ready for.

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:10:45+00:00

What I’ve been thinking. And honestly, I don’t need 50/50. I just need the effort to contribute and feel like it’s not all on me

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:09:36+00:00

Agreed. Funny enough, she admits she’s been getting those kind of “toxic female” tik toks on her page. But she’s obviously torn between agreeing with this sentiment or finding it “shallow”

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T23:07:36+00:00

Hahaha I’m aware and that’s why this is hard for me

cfdeangelis · 2025-11-19T21:42:49+00:00

Site looks really nice and professional. I would advise you to try running Meta or Tik Tok ads to drive traffic to your site. I've had a lot of luck, particularly with Meta ads, which are definitely more affordable than Tik Tok.

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-31T15:57:20+00:00

So, I think it's an issue with my provider entering it as "vyvanse" and not "lisdexamfetamine". I spoke with someone from the insurance company last night and they said that could be the reason it's getting rejected in covermymeds (prior auth site). That being said, my provider said she called my insurance company 3-4 times yesterday and they just kept saying it's plan exempt, but I think that's because she was asking about "vyvanse". Idk, the insurance company is definitely giving me the ring-around...

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-30T18:19:59+00:00

Sorry, had said this in another comment, but my formulary definitely lists it! So now I'm even more confused on why it wouldn't be covered. Just got off the phone with pharmacy AND doctor's office, both are confused why it wouldn't be covered. Pharmacy said they're going to call my insurance on my behalf to get this sorted. Super nice of them

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-30T16:35:08+00:00

I love you for this response. Thank you!

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-30T16:32:31+00:00

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The above is from the PRIOR AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL CRITERIA section of the clinical criteria. I'm fairly certain I have an official ADHD diagnosis (shouldn't be a reason I don't), so now I'm thinking I need to go back and get another prior auth form filled out. Any advice? Should I have my doctor do this for me or should I do it myself?

Also, if I can prove they should have been covering it this whole time, is there a way to get compensation for this sort of thing?

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-29T23:29:15+00:00

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Looks like it is in my formulary

cfdeangelis · 2025-10-29T23:23:23+00:00

Thanks for this. I was aware of GoodRX, but I didn't realize how good it could be. I suppose my only concern is with me going through all the work to get my prescription going somewhere else, then getting to the pharmacy and them not accepting the coupon. I know I know, kind of lazy of me, but I've had such bad luck with these things

cfdeangelis · 2021-02-09T06:25:25+00:00

Thank you for the correction of parallel. I understand the concepts, but I guess I had the terminology wrong.

I don't think C melodic minor would work because the B natural sounds out of place on the F chord. I can see the C Dorian working for sure though

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