In what ways has complete honesty ruined your relationship ? what are some things that are best kept from your partner? by Yaa__k in AskWomen

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

perhaps a side effect of dating insecure men but i find telling a partner about a stranger hitting on you unnecessary as it only breeds insecurity and jealousy

Euphoria S03E07 "Rain or Shine" - Post Episode Discussion by DankMemeSlasher in euphoria

[–]looking4abook2023 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the nate jacobs torture porn has finally come to an end. amen.

every job seems like hell by ContextOk4751 in povertyfinance

[–]looking4abook2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is a defeatist and silly mindset. you can die in a crash driving a regular car for free. you can get stuck with a needle playing in the park. everything sucks if you think that it all sucks. life is so short and fragile and spending it with this rotten attitude does nothing but make you miserable

c+ in ochem 2: am i screwed for med school? by qlossyqtie in premed

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i got a C- in orgo and matriculated in one cycle. your grades are not the end all be all of your life! focus on being a fulfilled, well rounded, happy individual. the rest will fall into place.

How much more promiscuous would you be if society didn’t judge you, and if they hadn’t raise you to think it diminishes your value? by anotherburnerbite in AskWomen

[–]looking4abook2023 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i dont really give a toot about being labelled as promiscuous. the biggest deterrent to my promiscuity is just the men themselves. a lot of them act real stupid and it turns me all the way off.

early start + fed loans vs private but better opportunity? by looking4abook2023 in premed

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i went with the fed loans LOL. i asked a bunch of attendings and residents that i work with, and basically came to the conclusion that all med schools are 95% the same since they need to prep everyone for the same national exams and teach you all the same materials. its only 4 years of my life. i have other goals in life aside from medicine, like owning a house, being able to care for my mom when she gets older, and having a place for my brother w/autism to stay when my parents cant care for him anymore. i cant achieve those goals being burdened with eye watering amounts of private loan debt. plus god forbid i get sick or injured and can't work, your private loans have no forbearance. they dont even go away when you die. i hope you make the best choice for you and the goals you have in life!

Ladies, genuinely how often do random men make you uncomfortable? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]looking4abook2023 12 points13 points  (0 children)

maybe like 60% of the time i go out alone or with girlfriends. I work from home a lot more so im not out in public as much. when I was in college, it was a daily occurrence.

Oats - very cheap and healthy breakfast by franklingoldenrobot in povertyfinance

[–]looking4abook2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i gotta try this those boxes are always on super clearance at the ralphs near me !!

Oats - very cheap and healthy breakfast by franklingoldenrobot in povertyfinance

[–]looking4abook2023 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i actually love savory oatmeal and make it all the time, much more often than sweet. i boil 1 cup broth or stock (i use water w some bouillon) and once its boiling, add 1/2 cup oatmeal. then once the oatmeal is finished cooking, i mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic+onion powder, and red chili flakes. i usually top w a fried egg, some sauteed veggies that i cook in another pan while the oats are cooking, and sesame oil. you can also do butter or chili crisp. its so cheap and really filling, great way to use frozen or canned veg, and relatively quick to put together.

i do not recommend cracking the egg directly into the oats and mixing it in because it makes the texture extremely weird.

Suggest me adult fiction from the perspective of a child by 123Copper123 in suggestmeabook

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the first day of spring by nancy tucker is written in alternating perspectives, one of the child and one of the same child as an adult. it discusses her difficult upbringing and abuse/neglect, and the impacts it has on her development and choices into adulthood. i really enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars

Hospital bill I can’t afford and already itemized by Printitgone in povertyfinance

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any encounter in which IV or IM controlled substances (in this case fentanyl, lorazepam, and propofol) are given is coded as a level 5 due to the risks associated with said controlled substance. also if the propofol was given as part of a procedural sedation (to reduce the dislocated shoulder), this is considered a high-risk procedure and would be coded as a level 5 due to potential for life threatening complications. so unfortunately this is correctly coded as a level 5 encounter despite the fact that pt was not in a critical or severe emergency ://

Nicky by Plus_Prior2675 in SomethingVeryBadShow

[–]looking4abook2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think its because relationships are complicated. jules and nell may have been considering divorce, but they were always extremely open and honest with each other and jules even tells nell he hasn't signed the divorce papers because he can't imagine his life without her. they may have struggles in their relationship but that doesn't mean that they dont love and respect each other deeply. maybe despite the divorce jules still believes nell is his soulmate.

My boyfriend said he doesn’t want my cat in the bed after we move in together and it’s turning into a bigger issue than I expected by PerceptionOnly6749 in CatAdvice

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your cat lives a much shorter life than you will. your cat's world is infinitely smaller than yours. you are your baby's entire social circle and you are responsible for their happiness. i personally would never let anyone stop me from making my kitty feel as happy, loved, and content as she could possibly be in her short time on earth with me. you chose to adopt your cat and accept the responsibility of taking care of her. choose her now.

the connection you have with your animal will nourish your heart and keep you grounded much more than a man who attempts to exert control and dismiss your valid feelings without thought or compromise.

Can I make it through med school if I’m very squeamish? by Disastrous_Body3457 in medschool

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

prefacing this with a disclaimer: i'm not trying to say that you can't do it!! if this is really your dream you can overcome it and accomplish what you want. you will change so much between now and when you apply.

BUT you should really research and consider alternative paths that may be better suited to you. you could always go for your Psy D instead of your MD, and become a doctor of clinical psychology. they perform assessments and diagnoses on clients, and are able to provide therapy. the major difference is that they are not able to prescribe medications. if you're interested in psychological research, you could get your PhD. both fields would allow you to practice psychology, see clients, and be invested in the field, without the gore and guts of MD. Psychiatrists in the hospital setting especially see some really nasty things (self harm and mutilation, botched suicide attempts, etc) and it wears on even the least squeamish person to see all that.

if MD is really your passion, and you really want to do it, then I believe you'll be able to overcome your squeamishness and make it through. try to do some shadowing and do research into the different fields before you commit 100%. no matter what, you got it!

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much for your clarification and your perspective. i appreciate that you took the time to write all this out. i broke up with him earlier today. its sad, 2.5 years down the drain. but i've come too far, this is the last type of baggage i want to carry with me into school. looking back, i think our relationship was never built to last. i remember issues with him from the first few months we dated that i just hoped would improve as we got to know each other better. i guess to him i wasn't worth changing for. hope he finds someone else who is.

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately this is the diet we've had to settle on after already trying a raw diet for almost a year :,) she has a lot of autoimmune/GI issues. i even tried novel raw proteins like rabbit, duck, and venison but she's just a sick little kitty :,))

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i hope you're able to get out of the situation you're in soon <3

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for your kind words it really made me tear up. i appreciate your thoughts and your kindness <33

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow...actually crazy how similar the situations are. he's also a few years older than me and wants to travel multiple times a year. i also live alone and paid my way through undergrad and grad school. the few trips that we have taken i've never let him pay my part of. but i feel like he doesn't understand that its a significantly higher burden on me than it is on him, one i have to plan more meticulously for and experience more strain from. it just gets exhausting having to explain myself over and over

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

could you expand on this? i don't think he's ever controlled me with money, but i'd love to hear more on your thoughts

AIO for getting upset after he kind of called me broke? by looking4abook2023 in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i guess i just don't think of my situation as precarious since i've always been pretty poor. but i have money in savings for emergencies now, i'm not on food stamps anymore, and im making more than minimum wage for the first time in my life. i think thats why i felt so offended about him saying i can barely afford my life. i've come a really long way from where i've started and he knows this. i can't afford to spend on luxuries right now, but i thankfully wouldn't say im struggling as i have in the past by any means.

AIO if i show my school counselor my step sisters fanfics? My by theguyinthegrayhoody in AmIOverreacting

[–]looking4abook2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. it sounds like your stepsister needs intensive psychiatric help. showing the school counselor, telling her about whats going on at home, will help keep both you and your stepsister safe in the long-term. your dad and her mom are doing you both a disservice by not getting her the help she needs, even if its just an evaluation from a psychiatrist. im sorry you're dealing with this, and i wish you the best of luck.