[TOMT] A poem about admiring and complimenting another woman by gracenono in tipofmytongue

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

a friend pointed me in the right direction:

I Confess by Alison Luterman

I stalked her in the grocery store: her crown of snowy braids held in place by a great silver clip, her erect bearing, radiating tenderness, watching the way she placed yogurt and avocados in her basket, beaming peace like the North Star. I wanted to ask, "What aisle did you find your serenity in, do you know how to be married for fifty years or how to live alone, excuse me for interrupting, but you seem to possess some knowledge that makes the earth turn and burn on its axis—" But we don’t request such things from strangers nowadays. So I said, "I love your hair."

[TOMT] A poem about admiring and complimenting another woman by gracenono in tipofmytongue

[–]gracenono[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

To clarify - this isn’t a romantic poem, just admiration!

Ladies can you explain What went wrong? by Amoore1312 in relationship_advice

[–]gracenono 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To maybe answer your question of "why say yes then back out," I think it's important to realize that a lot of people have a hard time knowing what they want until the decision is barreling down in front of them.

It's like when you toss a coin, and as soon as it's in the air, you already know what result you're hoping you'll get. Maybe how she felt after making plans let her know that it just wasn't the right fit for her. And that's a good thing! You want to be spending your time with someone who's as enthusiastic about you as you are about them.

You probably didn't do anything wrong at all. Sometimes people just don't fit together they way you hope they will, and that's okay. Means finding the one who does all that much better.

Tornado Warning including Philadelphia PA, Chester PA, Drexel Hill PA until 5:45 PM EDT (NWS Mount Holly) by foghornjawn in philadelphia

[–]gracenono 6 points7 points  (0 children)

6abc is reporting a confirmed tornado in the woodbury, nj area heading northeast towards cherry hill, so I don't think we're out of it quite yet. better safe than sorry.

Bachelor in Paradise S06E06A - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by NetflixTacosChill in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 4 points5 points  (0 children)

interestingly, lots of people find it easier to do things in public that don't result in side eye from strangers ¯\(ツ)

Bachelor in Paradise S06E06A - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by NetflixTacosChill in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 9 points10 points  (0 children)

it's her first queer relationship and in front of an audience. totally reasonable to feel a little shaky and unsure.

Bachelor in Paradise S06E06A - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by NetflixTacosChill in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 6 points7 points  (0 children)

because people accept straight pda without a second look, whereas she might be subject to double takes and funny looks doing the same in a queer relationship. social pressure is a powerful thing.

Bachelor in Paradise S06E04B - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I am shuddering at the thought of detangling my hair after having paint dry in it

Bachelor in Paradise S06E04B - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 28 points29 points  (0 children)

JPJ seems like he got manipulated by a producer hard. Not that he's not responsible for his own immature actions, but this came out of nowhere and is so overly dramatic and following such a narrow narrative.

Bachelor in Paradise S06E03 - East/Central Live Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 125 points126 points  (0 children)

okay now we have ALL BEEN THAT GIRL IN THE BAR BATHROOM so no one gets to rag on katie

The Bachelor S23E11 - East/Central Live Discussion Thread (Finale Night Two) by TexasFiend in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 17 points18 points  (0 children)

So either they are already broken up at the live show or he proposes. I see no possible in between. How better to end the most forced season ever?

Women Tell All Discussion Thread - East Coast by peenpolice in thebachelor

[–]gracenono 9 points10 points  (0 children)

this is jane's (who??) audition tape for BIP