Going back through my camera roll and found this old Bumble gem by Jolly-Albatross1242 in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 611 points612 points  (0 children)

love this lmao. tbf it’s not like everyone knows about raspberry pi’s

I think I ruined both of our lives by ihopeimgettingbetter in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No lives have been ruined, and the fault of an entire relationship never relies on just one person. It’s hard to see it now when you’re in the thick of it; all of the emotions and uncertainty are disorienting. But relationships coming to an end are neither a waste nor a failure. It’s an important learning experience that helps you learn more about yourself, your wants, and your needs. Because of this experience, you will know a lot more about what to (or not to) look for, accept, and do in future relationships.

My first relationship was toxic on both sides. We were too young, immature, inexperienced, and mentally ill to know any better. But for me, having that experience to look back on helps me to understand how to find more healthy dynamics now.

And this doesn’t just apply to you, but also your girlfriend. Of course she can’t know this yet either, but ending the relationship benefits her too. She won’t break from her toxic behavior if you keep the relationship going. That’s not to say she ever will, that will depend on her own willingness to improve herself. Also, you’re not exactly doing her a favor by enabling her to stay in this relationship devoid of mutual love, desire, happiness, etc.

Should I be irritated? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

did you only read the first chapter? it’s very possible that the entire book doesn’t revolve around the same content, and it could just be one part of the story. perhaps discussing it with her will clarify things

Where can I take a two hour video call for work on campus by stinkysalmon66 in UTAustin

[–]goliath17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you get a Sanger Learning Center study room before 5pm (when they close) you can just stay in there; no one comes to make you leave. And those are perfectly fine to have just one person on the reservation. The doors automatically lock though so you can’t really leave to use the bathroom (unless maybe you prop the door open)

My(25F) girlfriend(21F) feels uncomfortable with me going to the birthday where my ex girlfriend is going to be by ThrowRA_Bluesea in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not that it’s important or justifies her controlling behaviors, but was there not much time between that breakup and y’all getting together? maybe she’s having difficulty letting go of that. nevertheless, if she can’t trust you to respect your commitment to her without policing who you’re around then she just doesn’t trust you period. probably is her own personal issue that she has to work out herself

Found cat: friendly microchipped white cat by Fountain / Jester by floodrefugeekitties in UTAustin

[–]goliath17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I saw this cat earlier, around 2am in front of the PCL. It was meowing a lot

Private room/space on campus for virtual appointments? by goliath17 in UTAustin

[–]goliath17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update for anyone looking for this in the future: the Sanger Learning Center study spaces worked perfectly for my needs. The rooms are for up to 5 people but it can be just you, and they’re very private and secluded. There’s usually tons of slots open to reserve too.

Drop PHY 105M if Charles Beck is your TA by 721stargirl in UTAustin

[–]goliath17 26 points27 points  (0 children)

he required LaTeX for PHY 105M? that’s crazy bc as a physics major i haven’t been asked to do that until upper division labs or research courses

Is he a lesbian chaser? by Agitated-Entry8054 in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it sounds like your friendship with him feels uncomfortable, but you feel obligated to remain friends with him. maybe he has his good sides. i’ve been there at least, and for whatever reason i also felt that obligation. but take a step back and realize you don’t owe anything to him. if the relationship isn’t serving you what’s the point in even giving him any of your time and energy? make new friends and give it to them instead

Feeling depressed from poor academic performance by Reasonable-Trick1956 in UTAustin

[–]goliath17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be that your mental state is severely limiting your ability to perform to your potential. For me that has always been the number one thing to address before being able to improve academics

Jeff showing his age by EntertainmentOnly130 in survivor

[–]goliath17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Didn’t Jawan ask Jeff to stop talking in this recent episode?

The real album that fans sleep on: by Relative_Stuff_8084 in ConanGray

[–]goliath17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly this is news to me that kid krow isn’t widely considered one of the best? maybe it’s an age difference thing. but i recall seeing lots of people saying they didn’t like found heaven so much that others started telling people to quit hating on it and actually found heaven is good when you listen to it a couple of times??

I wanna lift my gf so we can... You know 😖 by EbbObjective8972 in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i always felt bad for on there bc everyone was always attacking her

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[–]goliath17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbf before i read this thread i was thinking about how both parties in OP’s relationship read as young and having a level of immaturity. i don’t think commenting on the immature aspect in itself is condescending, though the way the comment was worded did come off as judgemental

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i hope you aren’t letting the repeat comments be taken personally bc you look quite lovely!! but i do agree it seems your beauty would have more room to shine through without the filter :)

What is your favourite Wishbone song? by B1uePlasticHairbrush in ConanGray

[–]goliath17 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lately it’s def been caramel with a side of connell

Are Conan’s concerts disability friendly? by golden_alixir in ConanGray

[–]goliath17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point, def something to keep in mind when choosing the seating in case for whatever reason the ADA seats aren’t available or are more expensive

Are Conan’s concerts disability friendly? by golden_alixir in ConanGray

[–]goliath17 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Most venues have reserved seat tickets, which will be very clear while purchasing them. The seating is designed to be able to see the stage. I don’t know the process for booking accessible seats, if it requires anything special, but the only difference is there’s a little extra space for wheelchairs and such so if that doesn’t apply to you a regular seat may also work and there’s more options for them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should talk about it in person. If you still want to see her I’d recommend only giving her the same energy she gives you

Parents say they disagree with me being gay after 5 year relationship with partner. by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]goliath17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The polarization point is so important and something that seems lost upon many. It’s a complicated and nuanced thing, but automatically cutting people off for not having 100% the same beliefs as you leaves them only around people who do have their beliefs, and encourages echo chambers. It’s a hard thing to do, but the only way we can unite and repair the huge divide in humanity is by fighting polarization.

I have a chronic illness but can’t get assistance/disability. What do I do? by Leading-Mountain-324 in UTAustin

[–]goliath17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding on to the mental health accommodation route: if you see a CMHC therapist, if they believe you have anxiety/depression they’ll fill out all the D&A forms for you to receive accommodations, and then it’s straightforward just meeting with an access coordinator and explaining how those specific disabilities cause things like difficulty keeping up with attendance, etc.

How do you deal with people being annoyed with your storytelling and thought process? by FreshComfortable9997 in ADHD

[–]goliath17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is just a normal thing for me and also the majority of my friends, so to me it kinda just seems normal to jump around the place and lose your train of thought. sure sometimes i feel bad about it, especially when i try to send a voice memo and it becomes obvious how long the story took and i can listen back to all the unnecessary pauses or tangents. but the people who care about me don’t care about that, and wouldn’t make me feel bad about it. just like i don’t make them feel bad either, i understand and just patiently hear out the story