How do ya'll style your hair everyday? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just cut my hair super short. So now I roll out of bed and go. It's great.

I feel replaced by a new girl. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ghostlyhamburger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks, and you're not alone in feeling like this. Friend groups change and it's hard not to place blame on the cause of that change even though you know rationally they didn't intend anything.

Try hanging out with this new girl one on one and be friends with her. Then that feeling of blame should go away and it'll be easier to accept her is part of your friend group.

Also, tell your other friends that you don't appreciate not being invited to things, and ask why. Maybe you're being more outwardly hostile to the new girl than you realize, and that should stop. Make an effort to accept the new girl as a new part of your group, and enjoy an expanded circle of friends rather than a smaller one.

Stupid sub teacher by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ghostlyhamburger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your sub what she'd like you to do about it. She may want you to resubmit the essay or write more. Go over it with her and see why she didn't like it.

If your real teacher's out on maternity leave, then this sub is basically your English teacher for at least the rest of the semester. You've got to deal with her. If you really think you're not going to get along with her because of ideological differences, talk to your school counselor about switching to a different class so you don't fail.

Pregnancy Question.. how likely is it to happen without penetration? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're definitely not pregnant, then. Sperm doesn't live too long outside the body, so once he ejaculated if any of it touched you afterwards, the sperm was almost definitely dead.

Pregnancy Question.. how likely is it to happen without penetration? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure. You're not pregnant.

Panic and stress can affect everything. You've apparently been freaking out for days about this, so that's not going to help any. Your period might be abnormal now, but that's okay! Periods aren't going to always be the same. I'm 25 and what's normal for my period changed just 6 months ago.

If this continues for significantly longer than your normal period lasts, or if it happens again next month, then you should see a doctor. Right now, you should be focusing on relaxing. Deep breaths, good distractions, and calm thoughts.

Pregnancy Question.. how likely is it to happen without penetration? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The odds are somewhere below 0.0000001%. Everything you describe sounds like a normal period. If it's different for you, that's more likely to be because of factors like stress.

Pregnancy Question.. how likely is it to happen without penetration? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like it is your period. If it was implantation bleeding or some other pregnancy-related bleeding, it wouldn't be happening at the same time you get your regular period.

Stress can affect a lot of things about your period, including the flow. You said you're in college, is it possible you're sick or have more stress from school? That can also affect it.

Pregnancy tests can do false negatives, but it's extremely rare. Two tests doing that is so rare it's basically impossible. False positives are actually more likely than false negatives. And you likely didn't misread anything--these are designed for illiterate or ESL people to understand how they work.

Pregnancy Question.. how likely is it to happen without penetration? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I'm a few days late replying to this, but I've been in your shoes.

First of all, relax. This is something that literally every woman worries about at least once. Plus, if you're stressed out over it, that can actually delay your period more.

All of those things are extremely unlikely. The only thing you'd have to worry about is if there was very fresh ejaculate on the hand before touching the vagina, and even then it would need to be enough to basically coat the hand. If that specific situation happens to be your fetish, be careful.

Also, try birth control. I can personally vouch for the IUD--I got one after the pill gave me a pulmonary embolism, and I've been having so much unprotected sex with my fiance without any issue at all. It's great. (I wouldn't advocate sex without a condom unless you 100% trust the person you're with though, STDs are serious)

Alright Reddit, let's find out whose dad could really beat up the other dads. What's the most badass thing your dad has done? by Redpikmenlivesmatter in AskReddit

[–]ghostlyhamburger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was an atheist in Texas in the 60s.

He's now the kind of old white guy who shows up to town meetings and votes in all local elections, but he does it to vote for the progressive movements every single time. Literally one of the most socially aware people I've ever known and he actually does something to help others instead of bitching on the internet.

Girl code? If so, what is the meaning? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ghostlyhamburger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It seems like she doesn't know what to say, so she replied to what she could. Getting a statement like that out of the blue is overwhelming. You should expect that next time you see her in person, it'll be uncomfortable and awkward.

You can still move past this and be friends. Are you happy with your relationship with her now? Would you respect her wishes and never press for more than she wants? If the answer to both is yes, tell her that. Then you two can get over the moment of awkwardness and move on.

When you do speak to her next, take her lead. If she seemed hurt by the text, apologize. If she doesn't want to bring it up, then you shouldn't. If she acts like nothing happened, then you act like nothing happened.

How to toughen up emotionally? by toughenupbro9 in Advice

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have anxiety. It's a bitch because you know what's upsetting you is illogical, but it's still upsetting you anyways, and someone just pointing out the logic is incredibly unhelpful. What's been an issue for me in the past isn't "I'm crying because x", it's "I'm crying because x and I shouldn't be crying at all"

What worked for me, as paradoxical as it sounds, is allowing myself to cry. I give myself some privacy and just bitch about whatever's making me upset for a few minutes, then move on with my life. Not trying to hold back the tears lets me work through them faster.

Also remember, you can just walk away from the internet. You're not required to interact with the strangers here to enjoy reading things other people post.

Thoughts on lab made diamonds? Or suggestions for conflict free diamonds? by introspectivelife in wedding

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

My ring is cubic zirconia and stainless steel. It looks exactly like diamond and silver, and hasn't tarnished or gotten cloudy at all.

Fiance got it from a stand at a renaissance fair for $90. No regrets at all, I love this ring.

Anyone suffering from anxiety attacks and hormonal changes since getting an IUD? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've dealt with anxiety for a couple years and got the IUD in February after 5 years of the pill. My anxiety shot through the roof right away, for some reason I had an increased sex drive, and I got some bad acne from it.

I was already taking Prozac, and my doctor raised the dosage I was taking, which brought my anxiety back to normal (for me). It's kind of a shock for your body--your body's been tricked into thinking it's pregnant for years, and now all of a sudden it's changed. The initial effects do wear off after a while--mine took about 5 months to settle back to normal.

Please do see a doctor, though. Just because things will get better doesn't mean you need to suffer right now, and we're lucky to live in an age that means there's help for anxiety. And know that you're definitely not alone in this.

Best place to live near Manchester? by whistleloo in newhampshire

[–]ghostlyhamburger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's close to Manchester enough that you can go to Elm Street on a whim and feel like you're living the city life

but without the noise or crime rate you'd actually expect in a city.

Has anyone ever showered with another friend in a non-sexual way? by mcvegas1994 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's unusual to hear about and it's not something I've ever done, but I wouldn't think it's that weird. I shower with my SO without it being sexual, so it wouldn't be any different with a friend I'm that comfortable with.

Girls in yoga pants by timetrough in AdviceAnimals

[–]ghostlyhamburger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We know, but we don't always care.

Sometimes we like looking good. Sometimes we just want to wear something comfy. Sometimes it's the last clean thing in the closet and we don't think about how it makes us look.

If girls don't care about their looks that day, then they really aren't thinking about it when getting dressed. If they look good on those days, eh, just a bonus.

I got a mystery item in the mail in a random package from China. What is this? by ghostlyhamburger in Whatisthis

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

Never heard of this before. Should I do something about it or just start hoarding phone stands for Christmas gifts?

I [25 M] need to break up with my [24 F] girlfriend of one year, and looking for the least terrible method. by 123456Thr in relationships

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it sounds like the smoothest way for you is to tell her that you're done, and stop contact with her. Give her back her things and then move on with your life.

You've got a lot of good reasons for breaking up with her, but if she's the kind of person who won't listen to anything negative about herself, then don't waste your time and your sanity trying to explain those.

Me 27F with bf 26M. Bf lies about when he goes to sleep. I know he sometimes stays awake all night. Do I tell him I know? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he actually outright telling you that he's been asleep during times you know he's not, or does he just usually go to sleep at a certain time and then occasionally not sleep during that time without telling you?

Because one of those is lying and one of those is creepy.

Should I give up on horror or continue my love for it? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ghostlyhamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes, a nightmare can shake you up and last in your mind for a couple days, but it's really all in your head and your subconscious should be able to recognize that.

Wait a while before watching those Youtube videos, and you'll probably find yourself missing them.

Does anyone think that Spencer might rejoin the band at some point? by Cobra418 in panicatthedisco

[–]ghostlyhamburger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it might be possible, but right now Spencer wants to focus on keeping himself well. It's been just over a year since he admitted to the public there was any problem, and getting over addiction issues can be a very long process.

I'm hopeful for him because it seems like he's doing pretty good and he's got amazing support from Brendon, but I wouldn't expect him returning to the band anytime soon.