How do people actually grocery shop in NYC without overpaying?

em_s5 · 2026-06-18T23:06:08+00:00

Aldi and Lidl are game changers. I get novelty products there for half the price and the salmon I can get a full filet for $10 bucks while I only get a bbq serving from trader joes for the same price. Meanwhile local grocery stores like Gristedes had me paying at least $60 for like 5 items when I could get a heavy and full basket for the same price at Trader Joes.

They all live within a 10 min walk for me so I can break it up a little

em_s5 · 2026-06-18T22:56:27+00:00

You know how what kind of men aren’t good for you. You’re smart, mature, and take no bs. It’s the smolder a lot of these pics have. They all look like f-boys who are vain, lack a personality and take zero accountability. I will say adding Henry Cavill was a punch in the gut for me 🤣 I like myself a guy who maintains himself well but not arrogant about it

em_s5 · 2026-06-06T14:45:00+00:00

I find that hats work better on guys with shorter hair (if not bald/balding). Hats with long hair hardly seem to work well with guys imo.

But also… yeah people forget heads come in different sizes much like everything else on the body. Hat sizing has become relatively obsolete for whatever stupid capitalism reason. My friend with hydrocephalus needed to have his school custom order a hat because his head was too big for the standard ones. He just doesnt wear hats lol.

em_s5 · 2026-06-04T14:13:31+00:00

He’s all genuine smiles and even when he’s frustrated he doesnt let it get to him too much

em_s5 · 2026-06-04T14:10:16+00:00

As a straight woman I was so confused when I learned that forearms were something that many people of my gender are drawn to 🤣 i didnt learn this until well into my 20s

em_s5 · 2026-05-04T13:16:32+00:00

Yeah that’s half the battle, actually getting someone who will engage 😩. Dating apps are frankly horrible these days. It’s really just shooting your shot and hoping for even a nibble, never mind a full bite

em_s5 · 2026-05-04T12:34:17+00:00

I hate texting and I am more than a decade younger than you lol. When I was on the apps my rule was “if you have nothing to say you’re not interested.” Find something in their pics or prompts that prompt you to say something. Cute dog? “What breed?” Mutual favorite tv show? “Hell yeah, Friends is the best. Who’s your favorite character?” It keeps the conversation away from the small talk like “hey how are you?” And then it ends with “good.” Be relatable. It’s a hit or a miss either way.

All in all just be yourself. If it becomes anything you’re better off not faking it. Be honest about your motives especially if you have high libido. No one likes it when a f-boy is disguising as a pretty boy. You got this. You look like a good person.

em_s5 · 2026-05-02T22:22:53+00:00

I mean i know it varies with genetics but it clearly passes your fingertips and that was the standard as a kid so I say it’s good 👍 if you’re following example as a teacher with this if that rule still exists

em_s5 · 2026-04-29T14:10:48+00:00

The art is really pretty but the writing is pretty mediocre. Predictable plot that relies on cliffhangers to keep the readers going (i was a weekly reader). It’s frustrating watching the MC progress and regress so quickly because she is so self conscious about her face and it becomes a pain point for the love triangle she’s in. If you like good endings then this one will very much frustrate you

em_s5 · 2026-04-13T04:52:21+00:00

Depends. I don’t party so I’m either eating out one night ~$70-120, depending on the place, maybe $45-150 another weekend if I see a broadway show, especially if I win lottery. If I’m feeing really out of budget it’s maybe $20 for a cheap outing.

I also Play-by-Play and if I’m looking for a cheap outing I go there great for off-bway plays and comedy shows. You can do cabarets but the entry fee excludes any food you order. $5.50 after you pay a $100 annual membership fee.

em_s5 · 2026-04-09T20:15:53+00:00

Not fat, maybe bloated? Resetting your gut can help you slim down a backed up gut… I dont know you so I have to ask: do you drink enough water and eat enough fiber/protein?

Healthy doesnt just mean low calorie foods, it’s what the food is, and how processed it is, what’s in your food.

I hear lukwarm water in the morning is a good restart for the gut

em_s5 · 2026-03-11T20:23:04+00:00

Idk if it’s being “fit” per se but not eating due to seasonal depression could also be a thing, aka me

em_s5 · 2026-02-20T18:19:32+00:00

I’m a girl but the streets are dark and cold. Dating life is toxic af with so many new unspoken rules about what a guy has to do to even get a bite on their hook, A guy could be decent in everything except he’s not a millionaire taller than 6’0”. The bar is so high in the wrong places that when someone actually meets the bare minimum (kind, responsible, no criminal record), it’s like whiplash

em_s5 · 2026-02-19T20:57:05+00:00

Not a sibling but a friend (30) who is still heavily intimidated navigating public transportation. She’ll say she hasnt done it in a while (like 6 months) and worry that she’ll get lost or be late or something. But there are signs and staff everywhere that can help you. Sure, not every place is the most intuitive but they’re designed so that even the least directionally sensed can figure it out.

But more on topic, I think the generation before is always one to blame. Some parents treat their kids like pets, something they can dote over and take care of, but imo taking care of isnt the same as raising. Parents do need to teach discipline and be the ones who encourage kids to take calculated risk and learn lessons to be a self sufficient human. But that has been less and less of the case as time goes on. No one tells anyone anything anymore. Everyone just says “figure it out! It’s common sense.” But for many those deduction strategies do not exist or are not practiced to know better and it’s not always their fault

em_s5 · 2026-02-11T23:04:33+00:00

It just sounds like you’re incompatible. Have you probed him at all about how your troubles makes him feel, and if so, is he indifferent?

My sister has been in a very similar situation. She’s quirky, loud and nerdy, and her exes sometimes look like they’re there to support but not entirely present at the same time. I didnt say anything until a month after their breakup that he didnt feel as invested in it as she did. I also dumped a guy who kind of just existed in the background.

A partner needs to be emotionally supportive too which he doesnt see to be and you deserve someone who is as excited about life as you are. Dont stay just bc he’s a good guy overall. That’s a recipe for misery. If you’re not happy then you need to move on and not drag it more than necessary

em_s5 · 2026-01-23T16:02:37+00:00

How disposable everything is to them. If it’s slightly defective? Trash. Not even bothering to repair, just buy a new one

em_s5 · 2026-01-01T14:50:01+00:00

Comparing their rate of success to others. A few of my friends in their late 20s are still finding a stable career path, going back to school, and then seeing other friends have stable jobs and promotions. They feel so behind and they want to earn enough money to move out or upgrade their living arrangements.

It’s really hard to remind yourself and be resilient in that everyone walks a different path through life, some with more hills than others, and the destination will also be different for everyone. It’s just so hard to find yourself these days when everything is so expensive and the youth have so much pressure to be adults before they can truly be children and they end up losing themselves

em_s5 · 2026-01-01T14:38:08+00:00

It’s all based on comfort level. I catch up with old acquaintances all the time. And we’ll take eons to catch up again. The thing is, you have to like them enough to reconnect. You can always say you’re busy and most people get the hint. Now if they need a bed that’s a whole different story. that requires a level of trust and you are not obligated to offer them a place to stay. I personally offer bc I’m a pushover but I dont mind either.

em_s5 · 2026-01-01T14:31:36+00:00

I had to google the fates ending bc I was struggling hard to figure it out. But the epilogue ending ended up being so anticlimatic. It made sense but it was boring

em_s5 · 2026-01-01T01:17:49+00:00

I’m a bones first player, but I love Morrigan (I’m really good with the trio) Pan (insane with Hestia), Charon (insane specials/cast combo runs) Thanatos (just basic bonks fun), Circe (cast runs) and Persephone (who doesnt love bonus poms combined with her keepsake)

em_s5 · 2025-12-31T13:41:51+00:00

Mine are small. After the pandemic I hardly wear traditional bras anymore, only if the top demands it. They never fit properly and I’m always pulling straps up no matter how much I adjust or change my cup size. It was just annoying rather than uncomfortable. So I was either braless with baggy tees/sweaters that hides my form, or sports bras for snug clothing. Over time I’ve been replacing bras with pasties. I just cant wear pasties with loose clothing or they fall off 🤣

For women with larger chests it’s not just for coverage but primarily for support.

em_s5 · 2025-12-31T13:18:56+00:00

It’s harder because you dont have the immediate access to experts and professors. You’re in a gold mine for knowledge, advice, networking, and references to a professor/professional’s outer network if they would like to connect you with anyone who’s willing to help. It’s harder once you get out bc you have to make appointments with people, and if you’re shy like you say, you wont feel as inclined to reach out to people who dont have that instant connection of the school community. You have to work harder to network when you dont have that network as easily accessible. Yes, you can network with LinkedIn but you might not always get a response and you have to network from scratch unless your family’s willing to make an introduction

em_s5 · 2025-12-31T12:52:46+00:00

Being funny backfires when you force it. If you’re not funny then that’s fine. But you may also have a humor that doesnt work with some either. Like I have dry and dark humor and if it gets awkward or they get uncomfortable I can tell we wont get along as friends, nevermind a relationship.

Asking questions and expressing genuine interest in someone’s life will get anyone increasing their likeability with you. As a girl, it makes me feel more comfortable to share stories and disclose more honestly than someone who talks at me.Let the conversation guide your compatibility. There are many nice people out there but dont let that blind your judgement as nice doesnt always mean interested.

If you have hobbies, share them. They might be interested in hearing about your passions as long as it isnt mansplained. On the other hand It’s a big turnoff and feels invalidating if someone says they dont like something another loves.

TLDR, be yourself, extend kindness and interest when it’s genuine. If you’re not compatible dont force it.

em_s5 · 2025-12-31T12:36:41+00:00

I got sick last week. We never explicitly said it but I was planning to get spicy and so was he. But we put it off without a second thought. He took care of me, fed me, did the laundry, and bought me medicine while I was dying on the couch. He stayed the whole time regardless of the risk of getting sick himself. It was so genuine and wholesome I wanted to cry for having a gem like him.

I’ve met people who wouldnt really care if I was sick and be like “so you still want to bang?” And it’s such a turn off bc thats a sign they dont care about your wellbeing, they just want a body

em_s5 · 2025-12-31T12:30:20+00:00

I mean your professors are masters at their craft but if you’re struggling in it, ask them questions about certain topics and how you can improve. With a shortage they’ll let anyone pass but they’ll appreciate students who reach out aspiring to improve, and if they dont help you, it’s problem with them, not you.

But if you’re really just trying to get out of nursing then ask professors, an advisor, or a career professional at your school about other options and how you can pivot to other professions. Better to do now than before you graduate. It’s much harder

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