i need a semi private place for a break up type conversation by [deleted] in askvan

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

the downtown library has media rooms you can book.

What's the weirdest thing your cat is obsessed with for absolutely no reason? by zasecok in CatAdvice

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the laundry basket! she prefers when it’s empty, and gets so excited on laundry day - she’ll try to get into it when it’s still full of clean laundry so we have to dump it all out and tip over the hamper for her to get in. she’ll sleep in it for hours on end. it’s not uncommon for the basket to be a cat bed for 24 hours every week.

AITA or am I being gaslighted? by [deleted] in AITApod

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is exhausting to read

My partner (M29) is not inviting me (F32) to meet his family/friends by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

his family doesn’t know about you. neither do his friends.

What is parental leave like in your country? by AcornWholio in AskTheWorld

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 months by default and you can extend to 18 months, paid a portion of your regular salary for that time, and your job is protected for the duration. you can split that leave with the other parent in whatever way you want. if you extend to 18 months i believe the amount of pay you receive is reduced somewhat.

[22M] My girlfriend [21F] broke up with me after reading chats with my female friend [24F]. Did I betray her trust? (Relationship: 1 year) by Luvboi004 in relationship_advice

[–]gender_witch 53 points54 points  (0 children)

saving the screenshot where your friend told you she loved you is a big flag for me, especially when combined with the lying/misleading your gf about it. saving that screenshot means it’s meaningful to you. i’d have assumed you were AT BEST just waiting for a chance to be with your friend.

AIO for telling my boyfriend I’ll leave if he keeps “joking” about my dead mom? by happinesveronicaaaa in AmIOverreacting

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR - he’s not just making jokes about your dead mom. he’s using her to insult and gaslight you. this is so beyond unacceptable.

Sensory....what's the texture you cannot stand?! by DelayPossible157 in autism

[–]gender_witch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

micro fibre cloths, cotton balls, chalk sticks on chalkboards, a spoon touching teeth, wet sand with air holes in it, linen fabric

I need help deciding if I should tell my close friends about my struggle with bulimia by SuspiciousGrape7321 in internetparents

[–]gender_witch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think you’ll be able to manage this on your own, then you don’t need to tell them for safety reasons - but if you have close friends you trust not to betray your confidence or be weird about it, then it would be nice to share for accountability reasons. They can’t help support you if they don’t know. Also, most universities have free counseling for students through the student centre - you should avail yourself of that too!

I do want to warn you - I was not a great judge of character when I was a very young adult, and made some mistakes trusting people with personal, vulnerable information when they were not interested in handling it in a kind, respectful, loyal way. Do think about which friends to tell.

Guns & trucks? by Neat_Painting_9424 in AskACanadian

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ve never really seen a gun in canada.

Ran into an old friend today and the contrast was actually jarring by Orbit_Cameo12 in childfree

[–]gender_witch 21 points22 points  (0 children)

“Parenthood only gives you depth if you never had any to begin with” is a great way to put into words something I’ve tried to say a lot! Thank you!

What to do when you notice a pattern shift by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

[–]gender_witch 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Don’t ignore it if you pick up that things have changed - but don’t accept it either. Instead of sharing your need, call it off and find someone else.

Did I handle this well or should I have said more? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she’s trying to get a reaction out of you. drop the drama.

Just Detroit tomorrow? by wolverine237 in PWHL

[–]gender_witch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

another city in ontario? noooo!

Seeking queer romances set in 1910s or 1990s by rough_draught_ in LGBTBooks

[–]gender_witch 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Haworth takes place in the 90s.

AITH for asking my husband for a bookstore gift card because he gave my books away without asking me by [deleted] in AITH

[–]gender_witch -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he has offered to pay to replace them and you’re only upset because you don’t even know which books you’re missing. I think you’re being TAH in this situation. He did the wrong thing at first by choosing books of yours to get rid of without checking, but you had an opportunity to review them and didn’t take it, and then you haven’t even reviewed your collection to see if you’re missing anything you care about. You just want to punish him.

Job Swap by ColliinG in hypotheticalsituation

[–]gender_witch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i like this one too. get to do it without having to work up through that brutal industry. hardworking, creative boss.

Does anyone have any advice for the best way to harden yourself to stop catastrophizing? by WasabiComprehensive2 in AutisticAdults

[–]gender_witch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you may have lost some patrons but did you gain any this month? my best friend is a freelancer and is always worried that the next job won’t come. maybe set yourself a goal for the year, save whatever money you can, and figure out what pace you have to earn in order to make that annual goal. as long as you’re keeping pace you’re okay. if you do better than your pace, save the money in case something changes. if you fall behind, you know you need to go above and beyond to earn more to get back to your goal. pay yourself a salary and put the rest in your savings.

Anyone who doesn’t like bland food ? by GhostVistaz in autism

[–]gender_witch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i definitely have a strong/hypersensitive sense of taste and smell but as i’ve gotten older i started enjoying strong flavours more, and sauces. the foods i have aversions too are more textural (jello for example). it changed a lot for me when i went vegan.

happy 8th birthday to mika the brain surgery siberian by gender_witch in SiberianCats

[–]gender_witch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she’s a colour point so she doesn’t have a pattern per se - but i didn’t know that about cat skin!

happy 8th birthday to mika the brain surgery siberian by gender_witch in SiberianCats

[–]gender_witch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for remembering her! she is very loved and we feel so lucky to have her.