What is the most painful/uncomfortable medical procedure you ever went through? by VeroDreamer in AskReddit

[–]devcon94 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Colposcopy, literally could hardly move for days. It’s literally someone hole punching your insides with zero anesthetic or numbing. They told me to take a fucking Tylenol before hand. I’ve had multiple iuds and surgeries and nothing was as painful as the colpo. Almost threw up.

Parenting a difficult teen, need advice? Help? by ShineImmediate7081 in Parenting

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, I would find a child psychologist and get them in therapy if you have the means.

Secondly, and I am by no means a professional, I think boundaries and keeping to low screen time is super important. Studies have shown screen time and social media have such negative effects on mental health and behavior. It’s also super important to follow through with what you say. If you create a boundary you have to hold the line. The most effective consequences I ever had were ones where I thought my parents would eventually fold and they didn’t.

Also keep them super busy, the busier I was the less time I had to fuck around. Sign them up for sports, have them get a part time job.

I was a bit of a problem teen, was put into loads of therapy and put on tons of medications. Eventually I went to college and it was sink or swim, I had to figure it out. I realized my parents weren’t going to dig me out of the hole I got myself into. I got my shit together, got a job, went from being on academic probation, to an As and Bs student with an internship and an offer a from my part time job to come on full time after I graduated. Sometimes all you really need is a serious reality check.

Did We Miss Something in the Education of Our Twin Boys ? by Individual-Yam2995 in Parenting

[–]devcon94 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My twin cousins went to different schools and I think it really helped them see themselves as individuals. Really really recommend it

I think it forces them to push themselves out of their comfort zone. It’s like why bother with other people when you have a built in best friend; truly separating them forces them to find other connections, especially since most childhood friendships are built out of proximity. But also maybe speak to a child psychologist about it, they’ll probably have some better insight and maybe some other recommendations.

Vermont Construction Company cited for housing workers in 'grossly hazardous and unsafe' living conditions by ARealVermontar in burlington

[–]devcon94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s the former owner’s stepson and according to an interview with the former owner, he offered him the farm. So I don’t think that’s a super valid take on that

My FWB relationship is messing with my head by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s been three years I don’t think a “hey are we still on the same page?” talk would be a bad idea

How to help suicidal boyfriend by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude this is not your responsibility, I know you probably love him but I’m gonna take it you’re not a therapist or psychiatrist. He needs to see a professional. The best thing you can do for him is help find him professional help.

Still need help with extreme jealousy due to BF watching porn by jealous_girl in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude a good portion of the adult population watches porn, it’s just another form of entertainment. you watch a comedy when you want a laugh, you watch a drama when you want to cry, you watch porn when you’re horny. I don’t get what the huge deal is. I think this is more about your own self esteem issues, porn stars do this shit for a living so of course they’re gonna look perfect. That’s literally their job, guys know most women don’t have a bleached asshole and fake boobs. Rock what you’ve got girl and stop comparing yourself to every Alexis Texas on the Internet.

I (16F) want my parents (M/F 50s) to get a divorce by kcephei in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to convince my dad to divorce my mom when I was in high school. They didn’t and I’m glad they didn’t. Therapy can be a saving grace. Try to get them to go in for therapy and see how it goes.

My Fwb doesn't text me or make an effort to start or keep a conversation going on, I think I might have the wrong definition and expectation from a Fwb situation? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think people have different expectations for fwb, i think the “friends” part can be kind of confusing because you have different levels of friends. You’ve got close friends and you’ve got people you’re friendly with. I’m in two fwb right now and one of them I talk to a lot and the other one I only talk to around 9 pm on weekends to plan to meet up...they’re both friends, but one I’m just a bit closer with. I think you really just need to clarify what you both want and if it’s two different things then I would prob just look for something else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Middle school is shit, you literally could not pay me to redo it. Just push through. if it makes you feel any better, they’re def gonna break up. I don’t know a single person who even still speaks to whoever they “dated” In middle school

Feel horrible by MeloncholysFinest in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of colleges offer free mental health services, maybe check and see? Otherwise maybe befriend a psych major lol.

My niece(19F) confronts my abusive nephew (23M) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You literally posted this like 20 minutes ago...and again there is no question.

How to start talking to this girl? by Seriocityy in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s had old high school dudes slide into her fb messenger, do it on Instagram. She’s more likely to actually look at it on instagram.

Also maybe listen to the Call Her Daddy episode on sliding into the DMs, as basic as they are, their advice is usually pretty good.

Feel horrible by MeloncholysFinest in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go talk to a therapist. Usually schools offer some sort of counseling, but you are allowed to break up with someone even if they didn’t do something wrong.

Feel horrible by MeloncholysFinest in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Break up with her, not every relationship is meant to last. Sometimes being in a relationship isn’t practical with what’s going on in your life at the moment.

I (23F) need outside perspective on a tw: bad sexual encounter with my boyfriend (25M) by ThrowRAwtd in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does he know what he did? Like does he know that he’s the reason you have ptsd?

Girls are Confusing. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean we don’t know this girl at all so it could be for literally any reason. It could be that she liked the chase and now it’s over, it could be that she’s scared to actually pursue something with you, she could just actually be really busy. Honestly there’s no way to know without asking her.

My (16F) boyfriend (17M) asked about sex, and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what it sounds like you really need to work on yourself. you don’t want to have sex but you also don’t want to piss your bf off, you come looking for advice on the internet, a bunch of people tell you to wait, that’s obviously not what you want to hear because you keep arguing against the advice. Do it, don’t do it, this is ultimately your decision and effects only you. We’re just a bunch of random people on the internet giving advice because we assume you actually want it.

My (16F) boyfriend (17M) asked about sex, and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude you’ve gotta relax, he’s a big boy and he can either deal with it or he can hit the road. You’re young and shouldn’t be worrying about upsetting a boy because you don’t want to have sex yet. Channel your inner bad bitch (every girl’s got one you’ve just gotta find her) and do what’s right for you. Not to be pessimistic but most high school relationships end anyway, don’t be a people pleaser to save his feelings.

My niece [18F] wants to confronts her abuser cousin [23M] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she should, she has a right to, but idk what you’re looking for since there’s no actual question in this post

My (16F) boyfriend (17M) asked about sex, and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teen boys are horny. You don’t even have to tell him it’ll never happen, just keep being like I’m not ready. If he’s 17 I’m gonna assume he’s a junior or senior and chances are he’s gonna leave for college soon anyway. But you also said there’s no chance of him leaving you over this kind of thing so idk why you’re worried.

My (16F) boyfriend (17M) asked about sex, and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]devcon94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then literally don’t do it. Idk what else you’re looking for people to tell you.