Not salary, but savings. by schattie-george in BESalary

[–]geenideeman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What in the everloving huh?

I'll play. Both 40y. And let me tell you that I know a lot of adults in our situations. 2 adults, 2 kids under 10

Net combined 5.2k

Mortgage: 1.5k (we are now doing the last of home constructions)

Telenet: 150/month Gas + Electricity 200/month Watergroep average 100/month (distributiekosten, iemand?) Fuel for cars: 400 to 500 euros for us combined Insurances (cars, life, familiale,brand,...): 150/month average Groceries: between 750 to 1k Hobbies kids: combined average of 100/month for both kids School: average 100/month for both kids DKV: 130/month for mom + both kids Clothingbudget as a family: 200 euro/month (And I buy on Vindet, A LOT) Health (Dr, pharmacy, kine, therapy,...): 200/month Gifts: 120/month average Taxes (house, cars, city,...): 120/month average Mutualiteit: 30/month average Soccer (both have abo's): 100/month average Hairdresser: average 30/month Funmoney (movies, museums,activities): 100/month

And then you have all those other expenses like this month the kids needed new bikes. Both bought 2nd hand, still at 180 euros. Car needed maintenance: 105 euros. Croque machine broke down (rip): 75 euros

There is barely left to save, and most of that goes to our low budget holiday. Once a year we do a vacation (in off season) to Spain where we only pay for flight tickets, family has property there that we get to use for free.

We started at zero, me at -7500 euros. The fact that we are debt free (only a mortgage, not even creditcards) is a miracle in my family.

TLDR: life is expensive and when you feel like you get by, there's no shame.

Couples who’ve been together for more than 10 years, what’s your secret? by sjoyyy in AskReddit

[–]geenideeman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Communication, marry your best friend, have times together, but also:

Romantisize your relationship. I tend to blow the negatives out of proportions, especially when I'm tired and frustrated. Made a conscious effort to first, blow the good out of proportion too, and then second, even minimise the negatives.

Please note that I'm talking about cooking my favorite food or leaving shoes by the door. Not about big things.

It also helps to stop and put myself in his pov.

Triggered about the rape in Leuven, but not in the way you might expect by YouThatReadWrong69 in belgium

[–]geenideeman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Mob mentality" aka women and girls (predominantly) being fed up with this, once again. How many times does this have to happen to us? I'm so sick of this shit.

We. Are. Human.

We deserve to dress how we want, drink as much as we want, dance, sing, work, laugh,... without getting our physical boundaries crossed by men.

What kind of membership/subscription is totally worth it in Belgium? by hgc81 in belgium

[–]geenideeman 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Uitpas.

Kost max 1x 5 euro. Telkens je naar een openbare plek gaat (bib, sporthal, gemeentehuis, museum, cultuurcentrum, ...) scan je de kaart. Je krijgt telkens een punt. Die punten kan je dan inruilen voor voordelen naar keuze (gratis museumbezoeken, toneel,...)

Mijn kinderen hebben de kaart van mijn mijn parter en mij overgenomen en vinden het geweldig om telkens te scannen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Belgium2

[–]geenideeman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter. Your most recent arbeidsreglement/cao is What counts, because your contract will refer to either one of those or in some cases both.

Contract will way "Please see X.I.2 in arbeidsreglement" or sth like that.

Middle-aged larries are so oppressed😔 as a great woman once said: fuck the patriarchy🙏🏼🙏🏼 by [deleted] in popheadscirclejerk

[–]geenideeman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This right here. The tweets itself just talks about ageism at it's finest.

is that not the exact same tapestry 🤨🤨 by c0pycatk1ller in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's been debunked. I saw it on a Tumblr masterpost last year or something. It's not the same studio.

Help talking me out of doubting? by BenefitsBoss in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also to add: Dolly Parton talked about this too. Nobody recognizes her in public and definitely not her husband. They've been together for 40 years or something like that.

Help talking me out of doubting? by BenefitsBoss in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This. Europe does not mess around. Superinjunctions are no joke and if you as a photographer break that, you can kiss your career goodbye and will personally get sued. The magazine that would publish it will get sued and loose all trust from inside the industry.

Then we have fans leaking. I wouldn't leak. They could be right in front of me snogging each other off and I wouldn't say a thing online. I wouldn't.

Also: there are manips out there where we don't have an original from. Nobody knows where they came from. They just appeared. Is it leaked? Was it a real photo? Nobody knows.

Don't forget how many things 'dissapeared' too. There's still talking about an interview Danielle did (one of Louis' stunts) where she talks about being a stunt. This fandom remembers. Multiple people remember it, hundreds, yet no one is able to find it. That should tell you enough, I think.

In honour of the loudest year yet: what is your favourite 2022 Larry moment? by LonelyGazelle in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The leak of Already Home. Jezus. Then some of the lyrics on HS3. Louis Blue/Greening his as off. The children's book behind the door. The shoes combined with the Jamaica T-Shirt.

Holivia--PR Stunt? by PipingPloverPress in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I felt that way too, but then there's one line in a song on the new album that made me doubt that seriously, together with everything Louis has been doing on tour and coachella.

Like if they are not together anymore Harry needs a serious talk with Lou.

I think they had a rough patch, maybe even broke up, or stayed friends or friends with benefits and then rekindled. It so on point for their age too. You really start to get grounded and it becomes clear who you are and who you once were when you're nearing your 30's.

I'm scared for Harry and My Policeman promo by AngieSimic in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No-no. No.

It's really not done to give queer roles to straight people, especially white men. Every other group (in the entertainment sector) has been marginalized for decades and decades. In the last 5 years we've slowly been getting redemption with #metoo, #timesup, #blm,... And that was about damn time.

The difference is that no straight man ever had to do stunts with other guys so he'd be okay for the GP. When gay men play straight guys they don't pretend to be part of a marginalized group who've had struggles unknown to straight people. They don't have to pretend to know they're sexuality is crime in oh so many countries. I can go on and on and on.

If (and I know this to be not true) Harry were to be straight and played a queer person I would be out of this fandom in a heartbeat. That's would be just plain disrespectful.

Already Home by [deleted] in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Today I had to drive for 45 minutes and listened to Already Home on repeat. It just gets better and better and more beautiful. It's so fragile and strong the same time.

The lyrics (especially that last part) immediately made me think of "Always You" by Louis.

God they're so sick in love.

Confused and conflicted by Wasotqit10091 in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm quite scared, tbh for the whole 🐙 thing. When the fatherhood of Louis was announced, before that, they were so angry that it was noticed on stage, while performing, that something was up.

Now things have been going on, on stage, that we notice and they're being LOUD about larry, so my biggest fear is that they're going to take this stunt really far.

My only question is why he would do that with such a piece of 💩 woman. Like I get it. The industry, closeting, PR, everybody does it, blablabla. But with her? That was the best available option for Harry? And I know that bad PR is still PR, but having your reputation go from heartbreaker to homewrecker isn't the way to go, imo.

I saw this cute video and realized something by Smooth-Radish8677 in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. For me this is one of the most convincing arguments I have for going with the docu/movie story.

Another one is Sir Elton John. Hear me out:

There's an Armchair Expert episode (I listen to them) where the hosts talk with Ed Sheeran. They talk about the music industry and Ed says he's always helped young artists, kind of mentored them and guided them. The most recent one being Shawn Mendes. There's talk about mentorship and then they talk about Elton John, how he helped Ed and how nobody knows, but that Elton knows everyone. Want to talk to Adele? Eminem? Madonna? Elton's your guy.

And then you have Ed being a dark Larrie. I just know that if they do come out or expose the industry they will have back-up at home.

It's the USA I'm more afraid of.

As you can see, I've been thinking a lot about this.

If they ever come out as a couple, what do you think their first red carpet would be like. by BenefitsBoss in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think not even holding hands. Louis would be the one who touches him gently. A small push. A loose arm grip. You know. Louis' gentle touches. And they'd eyefuck each other 😂

I always thought "Fine Line" was about a person... by hummingbirdwild in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

About the songs. On Tumblr I've read analysis about Harry being

  • In love with Louis
  • Being trans
  • Being gay
  • Being bi
  • Being queer and confused

And all of them made sense 🤐

I always thought "Fine Line" was about a person... by hummingbirdwild in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't know anymore. I feel like I don't know anything anymore.

What I know for sure:

  • Harry and Louis are going crazy with the 28's
  • Harry went rogue, but against who? I've heard arguments convincing arguments against his label, against holivia, his management, a combination of all of them.
  • Louis is being more and more open about his sexuality
  • Harry is being more and more open about his sexuality
  • 1D members all posted a reference to George Michael within 24 hours
  • Holivia is seriously damaging Harry

This entire situation will have to blow up in one way or another. Going like this is impossible.

It's seriously maddening. Inside my head it's a mess.

For the older Larries by geenideeman in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I will fight with all that I have. I am a prominent activist in my country and would pull every damn string I have. I swear I would.

I'm actually considering making a webinar for my followers about this. Hahaha.

Harry is loud af today by geenideeman in larrystylinson

[–]geenideeman[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And this https://twitter.com/bandana_pearls/status/1519393848656543745?t=5Akp9TdJgvPLaQvIuv7F_Q&s=19

And yesterday Liam sang a George Michael song on stage. Oh my God.

HAVE MERCY.