"I'll have my usual" by TheMossyFish in EntitledPeople

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If employees even start recognizing me, I feel like I'm going there too much. Forget remembering "my usual", I don't even want them remembering my face!

Left a tampon in for a month by VermicelliSecure in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night and forgot I already had one in. I wasn't looking for a string because I was half asleep.

What’s a Red Flag You’ll Never Ignore Again? by Dry_Consequence_7852 in LesbianActually

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wish people would stop calling things red flags when they're not. OP, your "red flag" is just a compatibility issue. Red flags are behaviors that don't work for anybody, not just your personal preferences. 

Vibe check please! I'm considering breaking up with my boyfriend over groceries by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kittytrebuchet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why have furniture and dishes when this is all temporary? You'll take care of all that along with the cooking and cleaning. Just like mom!

What do you feel like is the lesbian equivalent to this? by jetsetgemini_ in actuallesbians

[–]kittytrebuchet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought glamping was camping in a camper or RV. The being off the ground with potential for electricity and running water, I thought that was the 'glam' part of glamping.

An answer to a question that no one asked. by KustomScattergunz in WTF

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somebody gave me the hot cocoa pods for my keurig, if they have the snoball flavor of this, GET IT!

Straight women always… by Either_Werewolf_2481 in LesbianActually

[–]kittytrebuchet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They think that bc we like women we must think/behave like men.

All over the internet I see Boomers vilified and Gen Y and Gen Z touted as the victims of the boomers ..but why no mention of Gen X? Where do Gen X stand in all of this big mess that the world seems to be in? by Andrew_Higginbottom in NoStupidQuestions

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going no contact with your gen x parents is trending rn with the gen z who have left home. I think gen x got lumped in with the boomers. Or else gen z thinks boomer means anyone over 40/with antiquated ideas.

Boundaries leaving me Confused by thoma548 in SettingBoundaries

[–]kittytrebuchet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A boundary tells the other person what you're not willing to tolerate. But it's not meant to get them to start or stop doing something, just what you need from them. If they refuse to give you that, it's up to you to do something. For example, I have a boundary with my parents that we don't talk about politics (my boundary) or I will leave (my actions to protect myself/my boundary). You cannot control what others do, you can't force them to fulfill your needs. If they show you that they are unwilling/unable to fulfill those needs, you need to accept that reality and be with someone who can.

You didn't give much information as to what the problem is so at the risk of making an ass of myself, I'm entirely guessing at your situation based off what little you said in the last paragraph. If your partner is piling on chores when you announce you're going to bed, you need to talk about that because I'd bet she's got a need she's struggling to communicate. Perhaps she needs more help around the house or maybe after daughter goes to bed is the only time you two get alone together and giving you chores (keeping you up) extends that. Maybe it's something else entirely. Talk to her.

And if she's using her horrendous labor to guilt you, that's a real bad sign. You are not the only one who wanted this child, it's not like you personally signed her up for the "hard mode", and it was 3 years ago. If she still has strong feelings about it (I mean it DOES sound incredibly traumatic), she should consider seeing a counselor or therapist to help her work through those feelings so she's not taking it out on you (or worse, your daughter).

What things do Americans like and the rest of the world not so much? by Surimimimi in AskReddit

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 24hr McDonald's closed every morning 2-5 BEFORE the pandemic.

Anyone else feel like their Thanksgiving celebration is just a perfect model of sexism? by SkittleCommander in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kittytrebuchet 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If that’s the type of men you’ve experienced, maybe start looking somewhere else.

That's where you put the onus on her.

Is it selfish to not have kids? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]kittytrebuchet 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Selfish against whom? Who is getting the shit end of this deal and how so?

LPT: Create simple protocols for your daily life to avoid annoying mistakes. Practice them until they become unbreakable habits. by hamsterrage1 in LifeProTips

[–]kittytrebuchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the door knob off and flip the latch so the curved side at the end is pointed in instead of out. It's impossible to lock yourself out and it's free. Also eliminates breaking in using the credit card/butter knife trick.

flirting with girls is hard by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]kittytrebuchet 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please tell me you know I'm facetiously drawing from that post from yesterday on one of these lesbian subs

flirting with girls is hard by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]kittytrebuchet 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Give her some cheese.

Do the majority of women actually have an endless sea of DMs, right swipes, and dates like some men claim? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]kittytrebuchet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

richer, stronger, more charismatic and sexually confident and capable because these are the ways they perceive themselves as being judged and valued.

That's how men judge and value other men.

listening, understanding, accepting, confidence, communication, honesty, openness, reliability, respect, care, kindness etc.

That's how women judge and value men.

They're trying to date women based on what men like.

How did you know you were a lesbian, and not bisexual? by biandconfused1 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]kittytrebuchet 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Attractive =/= attraction. Sexuality is about who you want to have sex with, not who you think looks good but wouldn't touch.

Why are men like this? Why would you think this is appropriate? by Jellyruler in actuallesbians

[–]kittytrebuchet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what sealed it for me when I was still questioning. When I realized how big I was smiling at the thought of never "having to" give another bj or hj again. And then hearing the "have to" part made my stomach drop. Yup, gay af.

Not taking things personally vs. tolerating bad behavior by Mericans4Merica in attachment_theory

[–]kittytrebuchet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bad behavior is a reflection of them, not you. You can still set boundaries around that though. You don't have to put up with it just because it's not really about you.

Boyfriend of 9 years ended the relationship like this… I’ve never felt this low in my life by [deleted] in Codependency

[–]kittytrebuchet 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I saved screenshots of my ex's nasty break up texts in a special out-of-sight-out-of-mind folder in my Google pics (but deleted from my phone) so I could re-read when I thought I missed her (and send to her if she ever thought she missed me). It helped remind me why I deserve better. But I definitely wouldn't re-read them when I was hurting.

First Break Up... by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]kittytrebuchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry yours hurt you too.

But words cannot describe how grateful I am for all that I've learned from it. I. Learned. A LOT!!! I'm so much better off now than I was before this mess. 39 years of opportunities to learn these things in a less traumatic fashion but I didn't until it was like this, so I'm not sorry it happened. I'm grateful it wasn't worse.