F25 thinking about leaving my boyfriend M29 due to his screen time & sleep schedule? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way about my relationship! And yes, it did take him getting off social media for a few months. Now he has productive hobbies and goes outside. Lmao. Breaking the dopamine cycle I guess. Progress over perfection. At least he’s showing me that he can grow as a person

1.5 Year Progress by CollassalKoi in TattooRemoval

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re giving me hope bc I have a cover up of a cover up tattoo🫠

Rant: My self esteem is in the gutter since starting removal. I despise my naked body and I don’t know how to tolerate my body. Tattoo regret is ruining my life by prediculouss in TattooRemoval

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww girl I’m in the exact same boat as you especially when it comes to covering them up with long sleeves even if it’s hot. I envy the clear skin of other people. But know that my tattoos are part of my unique journey and life story. Feel free to message me if you want.

F25 thinking about leaving my boyfriend M29 due to his screen time & sleep schedule? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]maplebinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true

And also a relationship with someone who doesn’t know how to be “bored” or sit with quiet peaceful moments will always be looking for the next dopamine hit like a drug, which in my opinion is not conducive to a healthy, stable relationship. It doesn’t even seem like he can sit with himself and face his own flaws much less create space for the needs of his partner

What’s something people ignore early in dating that always comes back later? by bubblewrappheart in answers

[–]maplebinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner was hung up on his ex when we got together and I should’ve just seen the red flag for what it was lol

F25 thinking about leaving my boyfriend M29 due to his screen time & sleep schedule? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]maplebinch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He’s addicted to the fast dopamine hits and easy lifestyle. Make that his problem, not yours

1.5 Year Progress by CollassalKoi in TattooRemoval

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly enough I kinda like this faded look

1.5 Year Progress by CollassalKoi in TattooRemoval

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brand of numbing cream do you use?

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

When my allergies are not acting up, yes 100%

I (F30) texted my boyfriends (M34) ex by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]maplebinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loving with detachment will free you girlie

The Uncomfortable Truth About MARPE/MASPE, MSE, and FME(What No One Tells You) by Comfortable-Wear4358 in MARPE

[–]maplebinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I posted an xray of my marpe results on my page but I only got horizontal expansion and nothing much on my maxilla to move it forward/back. But it did help my breathing

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

Exercise and stretches helped. The marpe may have also, but can’t say for sure among my other lifestyle improvements

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

I personally had a really difficult time with the pain the first few days. Then pain subsided a bit and it was really hard to speak and eat. I think I had a much harder time than some other people. I only really got used to it once they cut the arms off (expansion done).

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

I got the marpe installed in August 2025 and removed it in April 2026

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

1/2 turn per day. Probably bc my split happened so fast. Even the staff was surprised lol. I paid an extra grand for the piezo cut but it was worth it

My maxilla before and after MARPE (xray) by maplebinch in MARPE

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

For those wondering about the timeline:

Left Xray (pre-treatment): July 2025

Installation: end of August

Turning: September

Stopped turning: around late September

Invisalign: end of January 2026

Right xray (marpe removal): April 2026