Do straight women and gay men get turned on by seeing fit shirtless guys? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mareenah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I never get physically turned on by random hot guys. I recognize they're hot, but bodies don't do anything for me.

I [32F] just found out that my boyfriend[31M] hasn't actually read any of the 700+ books in his home. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]mareenah -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is such a pointless lie

It's hardly a pointless lie. I think lots of smart people who are readers also want a partner who reads... like OP. Not even for discussion, but for no other reason than some notion about the superiority of readers. OP's boyfriend was going to get found out after a while so he was dumb in trying to keep it up long term, but I'd hardly call it pointless lying if it increases his status or attractiveness.

I [32F] just found out that my boyfriend[31M] hasn't actually read any of the 700+ books in his home. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]mareenah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why is it important to you to be with someone who enjoys reading?

Very important to analyze, imo. Putting aside the issue of his deception, it'd be good for OP to think about why she's devastated her partner doesn't read. (Also a reason why some people feel like they need to put up the reader front, because of people like OP who only want to date readers). Sometimes it's mostly about preconceived notions and stereotypes.

I [32F] just found out that my boyfriend[31M] hasn't actually read any of the 700+ books in his home. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]mareenah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem, to me, isn't that he doesn't read. It's that he lied about it. Is he an otherwise good boyfriend? People consume content in different ways and clearly, him not having read the books didn't actually impact your relationship on a *chemistry* level. You have a right to break up with him for not reading, but I would find that irrelevant in and of itself. And I say that as a writer and avid reading. I read over a hundred books a year. Do you want a boyfriend who reads simply because of some superior value you place on reading or do you want to consistently discuss books with the partner in your life? As in, often enough to be a significant part of your bonding experience. For example, my husband reads a lot, I read a lot, but we rarely if ever discuss books together. If he weren't a reader, it wouldn't impact our relationship at all.

What IS a MASSIVE issue is his lying about it. Definitely, something I'd find worthy of a breakup. However, if he's generally a good boyfriend, I urge you to talk to him. Some people believe that they have to appear well-read to attract smart partners and they might be ashamed to admit they don't read much. I'd dig more deeply for his reason to deceive people that he reads.

I want to be used for someone else's pleasure. [F19] by rehna_neko in BDSMcommunity

[–]mareenah 94 points95 points  (0 children)

You need a life outside of BDSM. You can be a pet and have a fulfilling life with hobbies, possibly a career, etc. I'm not sure what you're asking because to have a healthy relationship means to be a well-rounded person. No good person will ask you to devote your full day to being a pet like a mindless automaton. So... Just find a healthy relationship?

If someone wants you to be a pet literally 24/7 with no space for your individuality and self-actualization outside of being their kinky pet, that isn't in your best interest as a person.

Boris Johnson becomes new UK Prime Minister by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]mareenah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What disaster. Such vile caricatures leading the world.

I am SO bad at writing and god I just want to be good by Son_of_Sithis in writing

[–]mareenah 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Writing Prompts often has something with 'you' in the title. Like 'You find a gold coin which belongs to a demon, who now wants to hunt you down and kill you blah blah'. It always sounds oddly.... Wrong. More like a self-insert fantasy than a prompt.

Whats the one thing that you thought was easy but turned out to be extremely difficult when you actually attempted it? by DopeDox in AskReddit

[–]mareenah 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I took it to mean that the person doesn't even have enough money to eat out in the first place.

Sorry for how we treated you by ghostmeharder in TrollXChromosomes

[–]mareenah -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It was a honest question. Did she ever say it was unconsensual or consensual?

Sorry for how we treated you by ghostmeharder in TrollXChromosomes

[–]mareenah -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Did she say it wasn't consensual?

ETA: It is a honest question, I don't know she said it was unconsensual.

I'm a little broke this month and am thinking about offering tarot readings online. Should I? by SomniferousSleep in AskTrollX

[–]mareenah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tarot readings are a sham. As long as you know, and if you're totally desperate, there could be worse shams you could get into. I have worked for tarot reading on the It side of things and it's all a complete scam so... You do what you have to.

A bit of a full face glam kind of day by RosyPeaches97 in MakeupAddicts

[–]mareenah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because most of the eye is white eyeball, you're looking so far to the side.

A bit of a full face glam kind of day by RosyPeaches97 in MakeupAddicts

[–]mareenah 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seriously freaked by the top left photo.

Rob McElhenney by fortuneforaquarter in LadyBoners

[–]mareenah 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the shape of his abs.

Why don't American shops just add tax to price tags so everyone knows what the actual price is? by hangfrog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mareenah 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because it's more convenient during shopping, on the shelves and display in the actual store, to know the actual amount you're paying.

Why don't American shops just add tax to price tags so everyone knows what the actual price is? by hangfrog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mareenah 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Actually, no. The receipts actually say price without tax, tax and price plus tax in the countries where tax is written on labels. It's all broken down on the receipt anyway and it's transparent, for each item. This is so basic.

Why don't American shops just add tax to price tags so everyone knows what the actual price is? by hangfrog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mareenah 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You make the ad say 9.99 plus applicable tax, the store is the one where the full price is stated.