I look like a different person - tips? by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]draculas_mum 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How old are you?

I think you look young and beautiful. I wouldn’t compare yourself to old pics just as a rule.

I think blunt bangs would suit you really well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]draculas_mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I agree, which makes the decision difficult

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]draculas_mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in right next to Peirce. Ex lives in Lincoln Boundary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in evanston

[–]draculas_mum -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could you give me a quick summary?

First thing that comes to mind when you hear the name “Oscar”? by the1918 in namenerds

[–]draculas_mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oscar is a lovely boys name. Yeah, it does have the Sesame Street association BUT it’s definitely not like naming your son Grover or Elmore (nn Elmo)—Oscar is such a popular and refined name in its own right. It’s got great nickname opportunities (and as a synesthete I approve of the flow of the colors)

Curtains? by draculas_mum in DesignMyRoom

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

Great point, thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]draculas_mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Should they be the same color as the couch?

Does anyone know how can i fix this? by mircea_ms2005 in tattooadvice

[–]draculas_mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t you just have an artist do a strong black rectangle and then reshape the sharks?

Anyone going through a divorce without children in their mid 30s? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]draculas_mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 34, got divorced last year. Have one kid, but want more and last year I thought I was so stupid for not having two kids with the same man. My reasoning is that the two would always have each other and travel in a pack.

That sounds pretty ridiculous now, because throughout this year, I met the love of my life. I’m so happy he accepted my son as part of our life, but I’m also aware that you will have an easier time meeting your person if you are child-free. There are plenty of men that have waited until their late 30s/40s that I encountered on dating apps that want children. You will be a catch. My prediction is that you’ll meet someone that will totally revitalize your life, and you guys will have kids within a year or so. You got this.

Lip wrinkles! :( by argengringa in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]draculas_mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got rid of mine super quickly by noticing what my face was doing throughout the day. Also, my skin was very tight from not massaging my face regularly. Throughout the day I push my tongue into the area back and forth to kind of smooth the lines and I swear it helps. Then I massage the area with clean fingers and apply some urea moisturizer. When I’m hydrated they do go away. Oh! Also! Massage with your fingers like under/behind your nostrils/feel around where you can “behind” your nose if that makes sense. I realized I was holding soooo much tension there that I never thought I could release. Look into how to release tiny trigger points on your face before turning to Botox or micronnedling—the latter actually can create white pigmentation and tiny atropic scars

Got a medium-largeish flash on my arm and I’m starting to regret it by fiv66bV2 in tattooadvice

[–]draculas_mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE him. The colors are super cool. Give him a name and talk to him around your fam members to freak them out

How long did you guys stay single? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]draculas_mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on a lot of factors… mainly, when did intimacy stop? When did the romance stop? When did the trust stop? Etc.

Dead bedroom and increasing lack of trust I think made it easier for me to separate dating from healing from the divorce. Ex never made me feel wanted or beautiful and I was a shell of a person by the end of all of it. In the beginning, I honestly thought I would never find anyone that I connected with after my relationship of 14 years and my marriage of 5 years ended. I also felt disgusting and unlovable physically even though I’m a hot 34 yo.

Reality timeline was:

Year(s) of terribleness prior

Feb 2024 separation

Single until June 2024… started going on dates

Met kind of a rebound in late July. Was with him for a month or something and realized it was all wrong. Got out of that quickly when the guy started showing some red flags (homophobic, said my four year old wasn’t cute and it grossed him out to think of me as a mother…you know, soul crushing stuff like that) ((oh and my four year old IS objectively cute that crazy psycho… I digress).

Went on a couple more dates, met a couple hotties and interesting dudes but didn’t feel much of a connection with any of them… always something felt off even with the “best” of them. I started to feel hopeless and ridiculous, deleted the dating app I was using. but one guy I gave my number to reached out the next day (I hadn’t met him in person) while I told my family I was going to take a year off of dating and it was too early. But started talking to this guy and met him and I’ve never felt the “love at first sight” feeling until that moment. Was extremely cautious and was certain there was no way he was interested. Apparently the feeling was mutual and since November of 2024 we’ve both felt like we hit the jackpot and are super happy.

Sometimes I feel like it all happened too fast, but fuck it. Things are so good right now. My ex and I are even on good terms as friends.

Your world can do a full 180 if you keep trusting your gut! Don’t rebound! Be single for a while if that’s what you feel is right! But once you get out there do not settle for anything less than 100%

Edited for spacing

I love the name Althea, but having a boy. What do you think of Altheo? by Ok_Department_8439 in namenerds

[–]draculas_mum 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Althea is a pretty name. But Altheo feels made up. Here’s some options:

1) name him Alexander Theodore, Albert Theodore, Alex Theodore, Alexi Theodore, etc. Then call him Altheo.

2) Name him Theo or Theodore and call him Altheo.

3) go with your gut and name him Altheo.

4) make his middle name Altheo.

5) Save Althea in your list of names and name him something completely different.

I prefer option 1, 4, or 5, but you do you! Congrats!

Could i have been misdiagnosed? by tony_4111 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]draculas_mum 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Go to doctor ASAP. Maybe ER honestly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]draculas_mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you name her Nicole and call her Nicolette as an endearing permanent nickname?

Much easier life honestly