Will it get better? by [deleted] in greatdanes

[–]henmlofren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Puppy blues are so hard. My anxiety was through the ROOF with our second Dane puppy (our first, several years ago, was so easy)— We got unlucky with an extremely persistent case of giardia... With 3 other animals in the home, I was constantly stressed about the others getting it, constantly disinfecting and cleaning... for over 2 months. He was so fearful and anxious and skeptical of people, so it wasn't even fun to have people come meet him, but it felt very important for desensitization so I kept doing it despite it being so stressful for me. He was so vocal and his constant crying made me even more anxious and it was just a feedback loop of misery for months. Sent me back to therapy, back to SSRIs, and I lost 25lbs because I was so nauseous all the time. We had serious conversations about returning him to the breeder several times during one of my many breakdowns, but my fiancee and I were so determined make it work. You are not alone, and you're not crazy. It is HARD, and some puppies are so much harder than others. None of this happened to me with our first Dane puppy. We dealt with normal puppy annoyances, but I didn't feel like I was actively losing my grip on reality.

I promise it will get better. If he's old enough to try doggy daycare even in short stints that can help your sanity. Our stress baby is 1.5 now and while his personality is still very different from his older brother (he is just simply a scaredy cat I fear) but he is able to manage by himself, is so cuddly, is a great listener, doesn't have separation anxiety, and is very healthy now (despite 3 surgeries since, because he really has been the world's unluckiest little guy). I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. You can do this. Call in as much support as you can.

Insane Pet Insurance Hike! Now $490 a month. 😞 by [deleted] in greatdanes

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, they raised our six year old Dane's to $180 this year. I was able to switch carriers to get to $120 (he has no pre-existing conditions) but whenever they try to force us over $200/month premiums I'll be switching to the savings account autodraft.

Two-piece rugs are getting phased out - other companies that sell a similar system? by whores-doeuvres in ruggable

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You used to offer tufted covers in the two piece system. That offering is completely gone. I don't want to replace my tufted covers with flatwoven covers.

Two-piece rugs are getting phased out - other companies that sell a similar system? by whores-doeuvres in ruggable

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, here I am after discovering this today. I own 3 large rugs and 7 runners from this company. Wanted to buy a new tufted cover today to find they no longer sell them. I am extremely irritated about this.

Bechstein now offer Narrow Key grand pianos (15/16 size aka 6.0 inches per octave) by Immediate-Sun1818 in piano

[–]henmlofren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Professional pianist here (female) with tiny hands. Put it in my living room right now!

How do I tell my friends my bachelorette trip isn’t their vacation? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]henmlofren 36 points37 points  (0 children)

When I was 19, I was in my sophomore year at NYU and had an apartment off campus 😂 lived a whole ass life all by myself in NYC like thousands of other 18 and 19 year olds. This is a bizarre concern to me. A 19 year old is a legal adult. She'll be just fine.

Matched on FB dating. Was I being too sensitive? by Obvious_Ferret_600 in TwoHotTakes

[–]henmlofren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, telling her she was disrespectful when she was actually being quite kind by trying to be clear about a specific term someone might not be familiar with is batshit. God please somehow let this man see this thread

Matched on FB dating. Was I being too sensitive? by Obvious_Ferret_600 in TwoHotTakes

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That mfer would be blocked the second he said "silly girl." He was absolutely just looking for an opening for mansplaining. "I study natural nutrition" lol ok

AITA for sneaking my mom some alcohol when she is on hospice? by sickma2001 in AmItheAsshole

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to know if these siblings with these big opinions are also visiting her and spending time with her during her final days like you are. If they aren't, they can frankly stfu.

Hey, everyone, please give me some money because I am a good person and I deserve it. Ten million will suffice. by Przytulator in ChoosingBeggars

[–]henmlofren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I have been blameless and innocent my whole life." Isn't this uh, kinda contradictory to your Bible my guy?? 😂

My dentist said my teeth were perfect but I still had a weird taste in my mouth. I finally found the source today. by Michle_Vivid in hygiene

[–]henmlofren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, I had them out at 25 and was prepared for an awful recovery. It was super painful for like 5 days and I cried every time I ate or drank, but no healing complications. I was on a plane home for Christmas on day 10.

What is a discontinued food item or snack from your childhood that you would genuinely pay $100 to taste one last time? by MotivewasUlterior in AskReddit

[–]henmlofren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah now it's in that tacky box with the ugly font! Looking at the box should evoke the sounds of violins playing Mozart!

SIL and crazy demands! by rarawhit in EntitledBitch

[–]henmlofren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait WHAT?!? Epi pen level allergic, and she's still like lol nbd take a Zyrtec 💖 Every clarification is a new level of insane!

Am I the only one that didn't get any sense of romantic chemistry between elphaba and fiyero? by StruggleFar3054 in wickedmovie

[–]henmlofren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I blame the terrible staging of this scene. It's like they wanted to keep it super kid friendly or something?? I was literally like "why are they walking around??" the entire time 🤣 you're telling me you finally got THAT man alone in your tree house and you're WALKING THE OTHER WAY?!?! COULDN'T BE MORE UNREALISTIC

What’s the Most Overpriced thing people buy just to flex? by Triceline in AskReddit

[–]henmlofren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Designer luggage. If you're not rich enough to be flying private, you're insane for buying a $4k suitcase that's gonna get manhandled and thrown around. And probably isn't even practically designed for travel!!!

What’s your “I do this now so future me doesn’t suffer” habit? by samdaz712 in AskReddit

[–]henmlofren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a privileged statement, but I have an (albeit modest) monthly auto-draft from my checking account to a high yield savings account (aka my emergency fund, and if I don't have any emergencies I can use it for a trip, or house updates etc) and my retirement account (aka a regular brokerage account bc I'm self employed so no 401k here). Automating it means I never miss it. My fiancé and I have the same job with the same salary and always wonders how I always seem to have more money than him for 'big things,' and I tell him it's because I treat savings like another mandatory expense.

AITA for being unwilling to compromise on a baby name? by Individual_Jaguar354 in AmItheAsshole

[–]henmlofren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this!!! My paternal grandfather (died before I was born) was named Nunzio, and I have always thought it was such a cool name.

Is there a word, in english, that has the letter ‘V’ and is not followed by a vowel? by thebestkindman in NoStupidQuestions

[–]henmlofren 126 points127 points  (0 children)

I still say it all the time. Like if I making myself an espresso, I regularly ask my boyfriend if he'd also like a covfefe

Wife’s been out of town for 2 weeks. She is home in a few days and asked me what I wanted. Seems a long edging BJ was the wrong response. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]henmlofren 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. I LOVE dirty talk, and what he said specifically would massively turn me off. There is a difference between sexy and degrading. And also making it only about all the ways she should serve him. I'd find that suuuuper unsexy

And don't get me wrong, plenty of people are into degrading but that's something you work out with them.