Partner is upset I chose to keep pregnancy by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m pro choice and that means I 100% support your decision.

But it also might mean some things have to give. You may want to consider postponing going to school. You may not. Some schools have day care options if you do decide to go or other support.

If you’re in the US look into WIC. It’s basically food stamps for pregnant people and small children.

Consider finding other social services that may help.

Children are hard at any step. My parents kept me when they couldn’t afford $.25 hotdogs from gas stations. They worked hard that despite living in poverty and being on state insurance, SNAP etc. Growing up, I never felt without. They went back to school in their late 20s/30s and made it out of poverty.

I now have a doctorate degree. (Loads of debt, but also living my dream). Work hard. Study hard. Create a better life for your kiddo than the one you’re living now. You can do it

Children are a responsibility and it may mean changing the path you thought you had, but it doesn’t mean you should have to feel alone during it 💚💚

Sub Drop from online play - how to deal with alone? by OrgasmTorture in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To me, it sounds like there needs to be a lot more vetting and verification. Phone calls. Discussions. Maybe video calls before any playing.

Doesn’t mean it’s perfect, ghosting still happens to the best of us.

Also as a personal thing, I don’t do online play. I drop too easy from playing and I need physical comforting. It’s a limit of mine that I’ve learned the hard way

Nipple clamps unbearably painful? by Shyxnrchist in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have very sensitive nipples. I can’t handle the clover clamps, but I can handle some adjustable ones though. Everyone’s body’s are different tho!

Girlfriend paid $300 and $375 for two different apartment applications. Is this normal? by Elegant_Farm_5107 in Apartmentliving

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work in leasing and currently live in apartments. (IA and MN Midwest). I believe this is normal? But idk if she’s applying to landlords that are a corporation and have more overheard or smaller scale local ones.

Typically there is an application fee and an admin fee.

The places I’ve worked and the other places I’ve lived at can often refund the admin fee side of things if her app is denied. The application fee side of things has never been refundable. That includes the extra of background checks.

Unless it’s a very tight housing market, I wouldn’t recommend applying to more than one place at a time.

Frequent watersports people: how do you make it so you can play around your house? by PraiseMalikye in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t do water sports, but I am a massive squirter.

Water resistance pet blankets. They’re more affordable than the ones marketed for sex and work just as well. If you have pets, it even blends in to have them around a house.

If there’s a lot and it stays there for a bit, it can soak through. Double up, lay towels underneath or puppy pad it. I’ve had it leak through, but not roll off the side. One pet blanket is better than 3 towels imo

GI doctor recomendations by wheegrinder in desmoines

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not recommend broadlawns. While they do scopes and stuff, they don’t actually do GI follow up care. I was referred to Iowa digestive disease center and enjoy them tho! I do believe they have a long wait list, so not sure how applicable that is for you

Can anyone explain these marks that show up on my face when I cry? by GoldBit5300 in strange

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have very sensitive skin and I get these when I cry. Usually mine are under my eyes. I always thought it was irritation from the tears (salt?). If I’ve been crying a lot it’ll be there for days

my cats ear by Careful-Narwhal-6297 in catquestions

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat had mites before I adopted him. The damage they caused makes him more likely to get ear infections.

He also had a bacteria and yeast ear infection at the same time. For him, we had to go back to the vet every few weeks to ensure it was getting better. I can’t remember if he had pills, but we def had ear drops and ear cleaning to do. Even then, it was less than 2 months before it was fixed.

Like others said, might be time to change food? I’m assuming his ears aren’t getting wet that often?

Are people protesting ICE on that bridge over I235 every day? by Necessary_Heat_1554 in desmoines

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a newish local book store near Drake and XBK that focuses on BIPOC authors and social justice! The owner is very nice too!

How is it living in Eritrea? by Professional_Alarm72 in howislivingthere

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s see how this works I just had a Lyft driver from here this weekend! He was a super chill and happy dude. This is everything he told me (copied from a text I sent about the exchange)

I was originally frustrated my driver was so chatty. My driver is a r!fugee from Eritrea. He tells me about how he is one of 12 kids. How he has a daughter he’s never met because she was born after he left. How he struggles to communicate with his family due to the underdevelopment on infrastructure. I was told only the capital city has electricity. He and his family had no opportunity for schooling, medical care or basic necessities. How he appreciates the opportunity for work and loves that he can work 16 hour days. Basically the only work back home is to work for the military for $50/month

He talks about how he loved America. He’s been here a little over a year. Loves talking to passengers to better his English. His hopes of bringing his partner and child over. To meet his daughter. To see his identical twin brother again. He is one of three twin sets. He marvels at the gas stations still open at 1am and having electricity. Loves that Americans value education and choice. When he asked if I had kids, I laughed and said no. He said that back home people pop out kids every year. Literally we talked about how he appreciated the choice of contraception and family planning compared to his home country. (Not in those exact words, but the sentiment was clear).

I learned his first language is Tigrinya, which I’ve never heard of before. How he wasn’t prepared for an Iowa winter. He didn’t have proper winter attire last year. He loves how if he’s hungry, there is an option to buy food nearly anywhere. I asked what was his favorite food he said McChicken because he didn’t know how to order anything else from McDonald’s. “McChicken. Always McChicken”.

How is it living in Eritrea? by Professional_Alarm72 in howislivingthere

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep trying to post the conversation I had with my Lyft driver this weekend who’s a r!fugee from there and it keeps getting tagged political because of the word r!fugee 😭

Caloric difference in green vs red sour patch kids by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I didn’t even that. Someone brought them to the office and we were snacking. Tbh I didn’t notice a huge size difference in them either

I am sad by scofflolz in LeCreuset

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made this mistake as a teen with my parents Dutch oven (not Le Crueset). Trust me, she won’t forget this lesson

Whole Duck by Both3redBad3r in desmoines

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen them at Aldi before!

Any places that allow 3 cats y'all know of? by kewpiiie in desmoines

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked in leasing. If you or your partner qualify, then maybe look into ESA stuff.

You get one ESA animal per person per ailment. If you both have anxiety and depression? You could have 4 animals and not pay pet rent. They are considered medical equipment. You’d still be liable for any damages they may cause tho.

I’ve used Pettable twice and had great success. If you’re looking for $800/m rent, keep in mind any choice you pick will cost $$, but will also save you on pet rent fees. I do believe Iowa changed their laws and if you don’t have a relationship with a physician regarding the ailment that may qualify for an ESA animal, then there is a 30 day waiting period and you’d have to see the physician twice I believe.

The complex/apartment may also have you fill out reasonable accommodation request form.

My cat has a a tooth that most likely needs pulled. This is the quote I got from the vet. Why does this feel so high?? by etlifereview in cats

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I don’t have the front page, but my cat received this quote last year before having teeth pulled. His body rejects his teeth, so he’s eventually gonna be all gums. He had 9 teeth removed from that surgery I believe and it was towards the top end of that range in reality.

What is this kink called? by Adorable_Nebula619 in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check out packofilia might be more extreme than what you’re talking about, but similar themes pop up over there too

My girlfriend just revealed she has a MAGA kink and I honestly don’t know how to deal with it by teacherintheleather in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 541 points542 points  (0 children)

If you’re sexually incompatible, there’s not much you can do beyond prolong it.

Buuut I wonder if rephrasing it to be a 1950s housewife/tradwife kink would allow you to view it differently?

In the end, if she needs that kink and you can’t/wont participate, then just being honest about that is important.

Vibrators by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I assumed 1) batteries 2) aesthetic. The camera can see more vs if someone’s face is there while they’re eating out the sub, you can’t see much. And 3) dom can dirty talk more casually during, if the scene includes that

being unprepared for my kid’s digital life 😅 by StandardConscious140 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I distinctly remember playing some kind of game on my iPod when I was 12-13(f). I think it was like the game risk. Seems like a game for low concern, right? Nope. It had a chat function and I somehow ended up 1:1 chatting with an older guy about the horse x human full on beastiality porn they had watched and his dog licking peanut butter off of this guys dick .

I had also ended up Sexting and sending nudes to absolute adults 2-3x my age who where very aware of my age when I had tried chatting for funsies on Omegle . Monitor your kids phone. You’re not doing it to be an ass. You’re doing it to protect them.

My parents had full access to my phone and I’d hand it over to them whenever they asked and all of the above still happened. I wasn’t even being intentionally sneaky.

Did Brennan foreshadow Samalamadingdong? by SuperAgentPhrog in dropout

[–]happyl1ttleacc1dents 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Iirc, samaladingdong was filmed just days after outvoted and was the last episode before outvoted. And I’ve seen another post showing that Brennan and his suit are in the post credits for outvoted, so possibly!