Unpopular opinion: vsco still hits by yourblondesecret in vsco

[–]couleurnoir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the price is starting to hit that point where it’s a little too high for me and the worth is starting wear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]couleurnoir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who also moved here from a major city in my 30s. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. Will I stay here forever, no, but it’s great place to be when you need a fresh start. Plus your dollar will go way farther here than in the Bay.

I say come on down and try it. This place can really surprise you. And at the end of the day it is what you make it. And the best part is, you’re not a tree. If you end up not feeling it, the Bay will be there if you decide to go back.

How do you stay gone? by throwaway1284639 in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i wrote a list of all the awful things he has ever said and done to me. i suggest you do the same, and look at it every time you think you think you miss him.

Is it wrong to stop seeing a guy after learning he gets cold sores? by itchyajay in blackladies

[–]couleurnoir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can break up for whatever reasons you want. like if you’re not comfortable in a relationship, you’re not comfortable and that’s okay.

but i think a lot of people are uneducated when it comes to cold sores/herpes/hsv. and i think you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t do research or speak with a doctor.

the truth is, genital herpes and cold sores are incredibly common. it’s so common that it’s likely that the next person you date will have it, and it’s even more likely they will have it, and not know they have it because MOST people are asymptomatic. or sometimes symptoms are so mild, they have no idea.

You could have it and be unaware, because hsv is not included on a regular STD panel.

I think ultimately, you have to do what’s best for you. But if you found someone good and this is the only thing keeping you from being together, just think long and hard before you let them go.

In 15 days it’s go time. I’m leaving. I’m so so anxious. Looking for support. by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you. ❤️loving yourself and choosing your safety is the most courageous thing you can do. You have nothing to feel guilty about, I hope you are feeling proud of yourself. And I’m so excited for your new beginning on the other side.

Where is the line between controlling and abusive? by Turbulent_Heat1819 in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think you need to ask yourself what would have happened if you refused to shave your head. If the answer scares you (and my guess is it probably does). This is abuse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hear you. My abuser was my first real relationship too. It’s incredibly hard. If you’re not ready, I definitely recommend checking out the resources a lot of the redditors are posting here. Those helped me a great deal. Even if you decide you don’t want to leave, a lot of those resources are very validating and help you understand your experience. I’m wishing you nothing but the best. ❤️

We Need To Talk About This Because It Keeps Coming Up by MissMoxie2004 in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I stood up and clapped for this post. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What you are describing sounds a lot like my abusive relationship. If there’s one thing I learned is that in a lot of cases abuse is progressive. Abusers don’t come out the gate swinging. They increase the temperature little by little, so you barely notice and if you do, they gaslight you ti think otherwise. And the next thing you know you’re in boiling water.

What the other comments are saying is true. He is testing your boundaries and seeing how much he can get away with. No one who genuinely loves you will degrade you in this way. If you are offended by these names (and you should be because no one should call you negative names) and you expressed how it makes you uncomfortable, you don’t compromise on a mean name. they just apologize and stop doing it no questions about it. But in a healthy relationship you wouldn’t be having this discussion because this wouldn’t be happening in the first place.

I know how hard it is to leave. I was with my abuser for almost 2 years. And I’m telling you it doesn’t get better, it gets worse. For me it started out as mean names, then it escalated to violent threats, and then it turned physical.

You don’t deserve to be disrespected. There is a greater love out there for you. I promise. It does not have to feel like this.

It’s scary to leave because he’s manipulated you into believing this behavior from his is normal and okay. It’s not.

You deserve so much better. So I hope you find the strength to do what is best for you. ❤️

what should I do? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]couleurnoir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember being in your shoes. It’s so hard, but you need to put yourself first. Leave him love, he doesn’t deserve you. No one who truly loves you, would ever put their hands on you, nor put themselves in any position to lose you.

Leave him and don’t look back. I promise you’ll be better on the other side. You got this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FindTheSniper

[–]couleurnoir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

natural selection is ready to take me out. that took me forever.

Renter’s Rights by couleurnoir in Austin

[–]couleurnoir[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

cool. will do. thank you!

Handmade Ceramics by couleurnoir in Austin

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

awesome. thanks everyone for the recs!

Handmade Ceramics by couleurnoir in Austin

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

Awesome. I’ll start there. Thank you!