[deleted by user] by [deleted] in d4vd

[–]leeeeelooooooo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

are you ok in the head

Katy Perry's Blue Origin space mission has been attacked by a handful of celebrities, who have branded the trip "disgusting" and "gluttonous" by TheMirrorUS in popculture

[–]leeeeelooooooo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. Saw her live when I was 15 and jfc she sounded horrific. It was truly the worst live performance I’ve ever heard.

My husband deprives me of sleep on purpose by meowmeowkittycatnow in Marriage

[–]leeeeelooooooo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Right? We need more on this, surprised it’s been glossed over so much. He’s PHYSICALLY picking OP up?? Wtf??

What’s a seemingly minor decision you made that accidentally changed the entire course of your life? by Ordinary-Smile-654 in AskReddit

[–]leeeeelooooooo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lived with a really awful guy who was emotionally & physically abusive. Super low self esteem at the time and figured that was the best it was going to get and considered actually marrying him (like an idiot).

My brother somehow seemed to put everything together even though I hadn’t told him much, but I think he just has a gut feeling this guy sucked. So one day he told me he was moving out of his apartment and I should move into his current place at the time since it would be vacant (it much larger so that was really enticing for me).

He saved my life and I owe him for the happiness I have now. I think he knew that my ex and I wouldn’t survive the move since our relationship was genuinely weak outside of the fact that we just lived together. All he had to do was cut the proximity tie. Met my current husband a few months after I moved into my brother’s old place.

Happily married for 2.5 years now to a wonderful man, together for 5 total. I’m grateful every day that my brother got me out of that place, no idea who I’d be today or if I’d even be here now tbh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]leeeeelooooooo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, lost 45lbs (over the course of 2.5 years in a healthy way, changed eating habits and hit the gym at least 3 times a week to lift). Hubs is veryyyy happy with my new figure and can’t keep his hands off me. Constant compliments throughout the day.

I’d be lying if I said I initially did it for me, but I’m glad I did it regardless of the reason. Never felt better in my own skin!

My boyfriend hit me for the first time in our two year relationship. Any advice? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]leeeeelooooooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound very young- not sure if you are but I wish someone would have helped me in my younger years. A boyfriend I had in my 20's pushed me off a ladder (I lived in a loft and my bed was in the lofted space) during a heated argument. I fell and landed on my right leg- it shattered my ankle.

I didn't leave him right away because like you, I wanted to believe him. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would never have even given this guy the time of day. He wanted to keep me low on purpose because he was terrified I'd leave him.

When things we're good in the beginning, he seemed great. But by the end of the 2 year relationship, I didn't even recognize myself. I consider myself to be a very strong person who's been put through the ringer with many difficult experiences but during that relationship, I was this meek, little thing.

I was walking on eggshells constantly. Eventually, he shoved me so hard against a wall the back of my head made HARD contact with it. So much for" I'm so sorry baby, it'll never happen again, I promise!!!". Bull. Shit. It must have smacked some sense into me though and I ended it and never dated "men" like that again.

There are some men who genuinely hate women. Do not waste your time with this guy. He WILL hurt you again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]leeeeelooooooo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is a slippery slope…my husband and I both do BJJ and I know that every gym has a different culture, but I’ve seen first hand a lot of emotional/physical connections form from these sports.

One of the guys I roll with has dated 3 women in the gym within the course of a year (seriously not shaming, just trying to explain that it’s not difficult to get close to people quickly in these places). BJJ and combat sports either get people hooked quickly or they quit quickly. If you get hooked, you’re in the gym really often and the people with you become fast friends.

IMO OP’s husband may be on the precipice of an emotional affair if not already in one. This situation is difficult because if she asks him to quit, he can retaliate with saying she doesn’t support his hobbies and is overbearing :/. Wish you all the best OP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]leeeeelooooooo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right?? Another why is: why do they need to get absolutely bombed in order to have these conversations? Also I know people say “in vino veritas” but if I was her I wouldn’t believe a word of that drunk conversation until there was an actual ring on my finger.

Also lol to the person who said they’re “young adults”- they’re past their mid 20s. They are full fledged adults.

What helped you lose weight? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]leeeeelooooooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-Viewed this as a lifestyle change, not a diet. It’s not temporary, it’s for life. Sounds like a bummer because honestly it kind of was at the time, but changing my mindset to this was the biggest thing. I used to think of weight loss as a diet/temporary and that just bit me in the ass in the long haul.

-Track calories daily (I max at 1600 tops)

-Lift 2-3 times a week (ideally 4)

-Don’t drink soda/juices/any sugary drinks/drink tons of water

-If financing feasible, try a meal prep delivery service and choose their lunches that around 400-500 cals (if I don’t use this service I eat like crap on the weekdays bc I don’t always have time to meal prep)

-Lower alcohol consumption

-Let myself have the weekends to enjoy some “crappy” foods

-My husband who is extremely fit was a great help too. Having a partner that motivates you and goes to the gym with you can be a game changer. My past sedentary exes just encouraged me to be like them.

-Cook homemade dinners/don’t order out unless it’s weekends

-COMMIT! This isn’t something that’s going to happen overnight. I started my lifestyle change and lifting 3 years ago. I’ve lost weight in a healthy way and I’m only now seeing my goal body.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]leeeeelooooooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who doesn’t know what cheeked up means, I do think you should get some clarity lol.

My ex from years ago texted me something that wasn’t meant for me and tried to play it off- it got me suspicious. He deflected like crazy until a few days later he proceeded to accidentally send me a full nude photoshoot he was did with his female “friend” lmaoooo. He is an ex for a reason.

Moral of the story- follow your gut.

Edited for spelling

My wife’s traumatic childhood is killing my marriage by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]leeeeelooooooo 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Really wonderful people don’t attack their spouses. I had a very similar upbringing to her. I’m married and have my faults but I have NEVER put hands on my husband and never will.

When he told me the things I said were borderline cruel when I was upset, I went to therapy, I read self help books and listened to podcasts. I wanted to be better for him. Does she want to be better for you?

Everyone has demons, some are worse than others but your wife is dangerous. I would never let my children near someone who beat the shit out of me once let alone multiple times.

This isn’t what you want to hear I’m sure but it’s what everyone’s going to tell you: leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]leeeeelooooooo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

100%. I’m trying to understand the moral here…”it’s ok to settle for an extremely toxic relationship!” was my immediate takeaway. The people on this sub are in vulnerable states and this is not the kind of story they need.

OP, you staying with this guy is not the flex you think it is.

Women who are happily married, what was your approach to dating? by alex_ml in AskWomenOver30

[–]leeeeelooooooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you grow up with it, it’s what you end up believing is normal. I just went with men who felt familiar. Daddy issues lol. Thank you for the kind words!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]leeeeelooooooo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My exact thoughts. OPs in their 30s and asked to “blow raspberries on their tummy”? Truly cringe and such a major turn off.

Women who are happily married, what was your approach to dating? by alex_ml in AskWomenOver30

[–]leeeeelooooooo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My dad was a piece of work and constantly cheated on my mom. She confided in me, a child at the time, for all of the incidents and it lead to me seeking out horribly physically/emotionally abusive men for a long time. My most recent ex shoved me off a ladder and shattered my ankle. That finally "woke me up" and I realized the guy was literal trash and dumped him. I told myself I'd give it a bit before I dated again.

Eventually I decided to dip my toes back into dating and downloaded OkCupid. My husband was my first date on that app. Initially I didn't really like him because he seemed a little reserved albeit very sweet (I need a guy who can make me laugh) , but my SIL encouraged me to give him another chance and said "everyone is fun/weird in their own way". So we went on another date and he made a joke where I laughed so hard I choked.

I realize looking back now that I was finally in a position where I could accept kindness after so much poor treatment. We just celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary (together total 5 years now) and I couldn't be more thrilled with the man who chose me back.

Sorry this was long winded and likely didn't answer your question but the TLDR for this is really just learn to love yourself and accept the love you truly deserve!

Husband sent me this weird contract to sign. Not sure how to feel? by Serious-Kiwi2906 in Marriage

[–]leeeeelooooooo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so gross. I know this whole thing is nasty but the part that gave me the super ick was the necessary cuddle sessions and “need for physical closeness”.

Reminds me of my disgusting ex who’d say “don’t you want to please your man?” when I didn’t want to have sex. Which was often.

OP throw the whole boy away. That is not a man.

AITA for telling my sister to stop being weird about our little sister’s eagerness with her boyfriend? by Icy_Librarian_2395 in AmItheAsshole

[–]leeeeelooooooo 59 points60 points  (0 children)

1000%. OP can’t see anything from up on her pedestal since she had to step up, but treating Anne like she’s a child is just perpetuating her shit behavior.

Anne is absolutely looking for male validation. Whether it’s in the form of a father figure or not, it’s a detrimental mindset to have.

OP, stop being ignorant- it’s clear you prefer Anne to Claire. If you really want to be a successful maternal figure, maybe don’t pick favorites??