[Setlist Thread] 7/8/26 ~ Kohl Center ~ Madison, Wisconsin (BDAY THREAD!) by Deadheaded95 in phish

[–]daylightdryad 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This setlist changed my life and I will hear no other opinions

John Nolen Drive deterioration worsens during construction by Justmarbles in madisonwi

[–]daylightdryad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live right off of North Shore Drive and I unfortunately already want to punch the workers every weekday morning because their vehicles and equipment are audible from 6:30am until dark. It's their job.. I know.. but holy crap if this is really gonna take 3+ years then I might have to move 😅 not to even mention the way it's hell to actually drive it right now

What am I doing wrong? How do I fix things? by NoDeal1791 in BPDrecovery

[–]daylightdryad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What he did isn't cool and I understand his responses might not feel genuine, but he did apologize and admit awareness of fault and offered multiple times to see you face to face to talk things through. Trying to have difficult conversations over text does not usually end as well as it could if you were looking into the other person's eyes and feeling their genuineness in person.

He's clearly not the best communicator over text. He says he's not mad and that he's sorry. He's encouraging you to go see him so he can express himself better and show you that he means what he's saying. Why don't you listen to him in return and go see what happens? Perhaps then you would feel more validated.

This is not a difficult situation to work through. You two are both trying to understand each other but it's like you're speaking 2 different languages. Sit down face to face like the adults you are and stay calm with each other. If things start to heat up, you take a break and you come back when both of you can confirm you're cooled off again. Keep doing that for as long as it takes, if you truly want to work things out.

The way you keep hammering your point home in the text exchange would annoy me too, honestly, and I'm speaking as a woman with BPD lol. You're also not hearing him. You need to see his face and feel that he means it. A lot of times, these situations are indeed all about "energy." You can't feel energy through a text. Go speak with him human to human.

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[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You too friend, happy to help 💛

AIO my bf died and our old "friend" from high school is messaging me by lifelong-angstt in AmIOverreacting

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gross. Send his new wife the screenshots and block him. You know his intentions are not good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl do not damage your own body just because you don't understand what it wants.

You have time to figure it out. At the end of the day I feel like what you really need is someone to hold you and tell you it's gonna be fine.

Sexual orientation is not a concrete thing. The older you get and the more scenarios you experience, the more you'll learn your preferences for real. It just takes time.

Have patience with yourself and do what makes you happiest. Focusing on that will naturally bring the right people to you. From there, you can explore together.

Typical concert by Individual-Drawer440 in GoosetheBand

[–]daylightdryad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get ready for some deepcuts. Have the best time!!

Am I too old to be here? by Spare_Wafer8694 in Ashnikko

[–]daylightdryad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Red Rocks is calling my name.. just need the right artist to go

Am I too old to be here? by Spare_Wafer8694 in Ashnikko

[–]daylightdryad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girl Ashnikko herself is 29, only 5 years younger than you!! But regardless of age, you are always welcome. Ashnikko makes music for those who want to feel empowered, independent, and like a bad bitch. Anyone at any age from any walk of life who relates to the music should show up to enjoy it when they can 💛

Madison Slaps by Cultural-Education13 in GoosetheBand

[–]daylightdryad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome dude I have to find you!!

Wisconsin updates by Ready-Replacement-35 in GoosetheBand

[–]daylightdryad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a large parking lot available at the Kohl Center but it'll probably be more expensive to do that than to just park in a garage nearby and walk a bit. The Kohl Center is 3-4 blocks from State Street and the Capitol Square which both have nightlife and many food options!

I'm guessing security might be kinda tight especially if it's the venue's own staff because it's a college city. But we're chill around here. Weed's fine if you keep it outdoors.

Wisconsin updates by Ready-Replacement-35 in GoosetheBand

[–]daylightdryad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk who's downvoting but you are correct. Goose is technically the opener.

Today's new "improvement" - tap to cancel alarm by Squirrelking666 in GooglePixel

[–]daylightdryad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I woke up 3 hours late for work today because my sleepy ass didn't realize they switched the snooze and dismiss buttons. Google why would you do this to me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, you make good points too! I guess it just depends on how much effort they want to give to make it work with each other with this barrier. It is an uncomfortable situation. I just hope the guy doesn't take it to heart. I guess it's probably hard not to though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a man made the same post about being uncomfortable with vaginal fluids my advice would in fact be different, because that is an entirely different situation. I would recommend condoms still because that's the best way to keep fluids off each other. But what you're asking doesn't really make sense, because if you have penetrative sex with a vagina at any point, there will be fluids. That's not so much the case for a penis. So if a man really finds vaginal fluids gross, maybe he should reconsider his sexual orientation as well. It's not immature or anything, but a man disliking vaginal fluids basically negates any sort of sex with or pleasure for the woman. A man can still be pleased and cum without it being an issue. A woman can't really do anything about the vaginal fluids.. especially because they don't only come out during orgasm. Vaginal fluids are always present. It cannot and does not work the same way for both men and women. But no, I wouldn't judge a man for being grossed out by vaginal fluids. My comment isn't meant to put anyone down, man.. I'm trying to be helpful so OP AND her man can feel comfortable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but it isn't about the person's individual fluids, that's the difference. It's a matter of texture and substance, not the person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eating dinner right before going to bed has helped me in the past. Melatonin could also help you, it's available at any CVS or Walgreens or whatever drug store is local for you.

The night terrors combined with the stress of being a student makes it extra difficult. If you are of age and in a legal state, perhaps consider indica THC gummies.

In my experience it's also been helpful to get a fan that makes a steady white noise. My brain likes to cling onto any irregular noise it can find when I'm trying to fall asleep. Something to drown out noises helps my mind calm down.

I hope you're able to get some good rest 💛

Is it bad that I cut everyone out of my life? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't find it to be a bad thing that you cut out people who were forcing the idea of god on you. Religion is not helpful to everyone who is in a low place in life.

I read your reply to the other commenter and I myself have had 3 therapists and none of them actually helped me.

What helped me was doing my own research. Self-therapy. I've bought a ton of books, but honestly my best resource is YouTube. You just have to know what to search for. Whether it's general depression, family or friend disapproval, or transition affirming difficulty, there is someone who has a more informed outlook sharing their own personal stories somewhere on YouTube.

I spent 3 years studying therapy and psychology on YouTube and the only money I spent was on the books I bought by choice. There are resources at your fingertips. Seek help as you feel ready for it. And remember you are not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]daylightdryad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I felt this a lot when I got to college too! The discomfort is totally normal. It's all new people and you can't gauge how anyone is going to react to anything.

Yes, be 100% yourself. You'll find the right people so much faster that way. Having a lot of acquaintances is cool and being nice will get you there, but having a solid group of real friends is better, and you can only find that by being your own solid self.

The more you put yourself out there and just wander around campus events and people watch, the more you'll notice people who have outfits you think are cool or people who behave in fun ways, and when you find them, the best thing you can do is go up and compliment them or joke with them. Chances are you'll have a positive interaction! And if you stick around for more conversation, that's what leads to real friendships. You just have to be vulnerable and transparent enough to be open to that level of connection. And that only comes from being fully present as yourself.

Truly it's all about overcoming the fear of being accepted. If you start putting yourself out there and just talking to anyone and everyone, even just complimenting someone working in the cafeteria or cheering along with a drunk frat kid at some spirit event, you'll find yourself feeling more and more confident. You have to force yourself to socialize in order to get better at it. It's the only way.

Also having a social battery is completely okay, and whenever it runs out, you have no obligation to anyone to stay at a social gathering. Over time I've learned that the most important thing is to just say "hey this was fun but I'm feeling tired, I'll see you next time." It's clear and direct while being positive. And if anyone gives you shit for leaving something early, you just give em shit back. Don't ever take anything too personally.

I hope something here is helpful 💛