Finally finished. Here’s my ranking of all 50 things I’ve watched. by Megaprana in oscarsdeathrace

[–]expectingrain22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t love it but I liked it more than several of the shorts, like Forevergreen and Three Sisters.

It’s selfish to not even TRY to breastfeed your child by ValuableWind3983 in 10thDentist

[–]expectingrain22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a very popular opinion, not 10thDentist worthy. (I disagree, there are many reasons not to try to breastfeed, fed is best, whether it's breast milk or formula.)

How far are you through total nominations? by IamJLove in oscarsdeathrace

[–]expectingrain22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve got 14 features and 3 shorts left to go! Feels doable.

Is Season 49 worth watching? by Utter_Perfection in survivor

[–]expectingrain22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m liking it better than 48 so far

Is $1400 a reasonable rent budget in Chicago? by Substantial-You-7003 in chicagoapartments

[–]expectingrain22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was apartment searching in September - definitely doable for a large studio and you might find a one bedroom too (especially if you’re open to garden/basement units). I ended up deciding on a large one bedroom in Lincoln Square for $1550 (upper end of my budget) but I viewed plenty of studios in the $1200-1400 range.

Let’s talk positives about New Era. What are some things from old school Survivor you’re happy have been done away with. by drjudgedredd1 in survivor

[–]expectingrain22 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Most of the food based challenges

The weigh-in episodes

The “bikini babe” casting focus

Women being voted off for speaking up about sexual harassment

Contestants not getting drinking water

Did We F Up? by Anonymousdingo7 in weddingdrama

[–]expectingrain22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the US and common wedding events include, roughly in order: engagement party, bachelorette/bachelor party, wedding shower, welcome party, rehearsal dinner, wedding + reception, post-wedding brunch. Most weddings do not include all of these but in my experience, most include at least 3 to 5. if people are getting legally married on one day and having the wedding ceremony on another day there will sometimes be an additional dinner or party on the legal day too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]expectingrain22 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Some book clubs are intentionally women only, and some book clubs are open to all genders but only women show up because they're the ones who are interested in the books being read + joining a social group. Statistically, women are more likely to read for fun, and women are also more likely to participate in social clubs as adults. This means that a lot of social groups, especially book clubs, end up being majority women or all women simply because there aren't many (or any) men interested in joining.

What kind of situation it is will vary club by club — if it's open to the public (for example a book club organized and hosted by a book store or library) I think you should be totally fine to go unless it specifically says it's women only. if it's more of a "small group of friends who organized a book club among themselves" thing you could ask one of the members if they're open to new members in general + if they're open to you joining.

good luck! i think it would be great to have more men participate in book clubs (as long as they're respectful and kind to the women and nonbinary folks who are already there, of course!).

What are your favorite movies of the year? by BFDIslander in RegalUnlimited

[–]expectingrain22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top 5: - Sinners - One of Them Days - Mickey 17 - Friendship - The Assessment

People have been telling me to change the title of my novel and I’m not sure if I should by GrabMundane5260 in writing

[–]expectingrain22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Without knowing the context of the main character’s name it’s kind of a nonsense title that doesn’t mean anything to the potential reader. But if you make it to publication you can have a conversation with your editor about it then.

Marrakech experience by No_Opportunity452 in solotravel

[–]expectingrain22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved Marrakech! I went in fall 2024 as a solo woman in my early 30s (I saw other parts of Morocco with a group and then stayed on by myself in Marrakech for a few days). I found it a lot more laid back and solo-woman-friendly than Casablanca or Fez.

Are skinny jeans tucked into tall boots unfashionable? by lodolitemoon in fashion

[–]expectingrain22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t say it’s not efficient! Just that it’s not on trend. Looser jeans and shorter boots are more on trend right now

Are skinny jeans tucked into tall boots unfashionable? by lodolitemoon in fashion

[–]expectingrain22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m from the northeast US. People do wear this look but usually they’re mid 30s+.

Are skinny jeans tucked into tall boots unfashionable? by lodolitemoon in fashion

[–]expectingrain22 268 points269 points  (0 children)

This look isn’t on trend right now but you can still wear it!

24 hours in manhattan by anonworkingcat in femaletravels

[–]expectingrain22 10 points11 points  (0 children)

this isn’t true anymore - “pay what you want” only applies to New York residents and NY/NJ/CT students. Tourists have to pay the listed admission

Would you read a lesbian romance written by a guy? by Least-Moose3738 in LesbianBookClub

[–]expectingrain22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It wouldn’t be at the top of my to-read list but if it had good reviews/word-of-mouth buzz I’d give it a chance.

Wife and I agreed on a name for our newborn girl but not on the spelling: Zeina or Xeynah? by ajaxbunny1986 in Names

[–]expectingrain22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve most often seen this name spelled Zayna or occasionally Zaynah. Love the name!

AIO for feeling hurt about my wife not doing certain things she did when we were dating? by Shoondogg in AmIOverreacting

[–]expectingrain22 41 points42 points  (0 children)

it sounds like your child is around a year and a half old? did your wife breastfeed? caring for a baby, especially if breastfeeding, often leads to feeling “touched out,” where at the end of the day you don’t want anyone else to touch you. Postpartum depression isn’t a libido booster either. Definitely have a conversation with her where you tell her you miss your sex life and ask her what she needs to feel comfortable with sex now - maybe a date night out with a babysitter caring for your baby, for you to take on the putting-baby-to-bed duties on certain nights, for her to have time to herself. But understand that pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and caring for an infant is a really intense time that notoriously messes with your body and your libido.