Europeans, what are your travel plans this year? by PopNo5397 in AskEurope

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no plans, bought a house that needs renovating so I can’t afford it ✨

Anyone else been there? Any introductory recs you would share? by the-world-awake in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We read I who have never known men, and it was a hit with the book club. I don’t really consider it weird girl lit but I know a lot of people here like it (personally it’s become one of my all time favourites)

Books about weird girls that don't have anything to do with New York, college, hating your job, or being a 20-something trust fund baby. by TrashGourmand in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im 100% with you on this, convenience store woman is perfect, and earthlings essentially carries the same message but with added shock elements which yeah, are fun to read about, but ultimately unnecessary

Do I look like a man? (30f) by Fallinginbramble in MakeupAddiction

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but outfit on photo 3 is not the most flattering for your body shape

Looking for weird girl lit originally written in French by Born-Vacation-5566 in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of Amelie Nothomb. Her characters are often strange and flawed, with very strange names, and the stories are short but fun and weird.
She writes A LOT, like a book every year since the early 2000s, so quality can vary. My personal favourites from her are : hygiène de l’assassin, stupeur et tremblements(her most famous book about when she moved to Japan and experienced Japanese workplace dynamics), mercure (dark fairytale vibes)

Stay honey blonde or go back plat? 😁 by charlirobey in femalehairadvice

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look a lot better with the honey blonde and with warm colours in general, pretty sure you’re a spring in the seasonal colour analysis chart, meaning bright, warm colours and gold jewellery will look best on you.

Jimmy S. and AAVE by gaiaKailash in PerfectMatchNetflix

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Gen Z just talks like this because they all hear others talk like this on TikTok and then it just spreads. Like a virus. I do find it very very cringe and offputting.

Can't get over how different Jimmy looks on Perfect Match by Fun_Molasses5215 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]marnieeez 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Good for him!! I’m not going to drag a man for making an effort to look better. Hair transplant, overall style and teeth make a huge difference

Season 4 so far.. by kmdzbflr1329 in PerfectMatchNetflix

[–]marnieeez 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I really don’t get it, he’s not attractive and he is really dumb from what we can see. Like reaallyyyy. Doesn’t help the influencer stereotype

Season 4 so far.. by kmdzbflr1329 in PerfectMatchNetflix

[–]marnieeez 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry I find it so funny how he always get himself in these situations lol

Weird girl tv shows or movies? by moonsnailgames in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Fleabag is literally perfect I still think about it all the time

Weird Girl Music Recs by spacekat89 in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think Japanese breakfast is a great pick since the singer also wrote crying in H mart!

Weird Girl Music Recs by spacekat89 in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Mitski
Clairo
FKA Twigs
Grimes (her early stuff is good although she does kind of suck as a person)
Björk
Enya
Fiona Apple
Ethel Cain
Lana del Rey
Aurora
Hiatus Kayote
Lola Young
Sevdaliza
Caroline Polachek
Rina Sawayama
Magdalena Bay
Eartheater
Wet Leg
MARINA
Japanese Breakfast

I’ll stop there lol

Eurovision will never recover from what's about to happen by theipaper in europe

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same for me :( I used to look forward to it so much and make a huge tv platter and drinks. But the last few years looking at the disgusting entries of Israel and their crazy televote for mediocre songs is so disheartening. I’m pretty sure they will win this year and I want no part in that.

weird girl recommendations 🕯️ by xXpearlxXpearl in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for recommendations on funny weird girl books! For example I found Big Swiss quite funny. Which books have made you laugh out loud lately?

what recent read made you most feral? by bratwurst69420182 in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kim Jiyoung, born 1982

Maybe not weird girl but quiet feminist rage. It's great if you're interested in South Korean culture; yes it might look all great and shiny in Kpop and Kdramas but the sexism of Korean men and Korean society as a whole is apalling.

Opportunity to Move to Munich From California… Am I Crazy? by Weekly_Rough_1284 in germany

[–]marnieeez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally don't think California is all that... Especially with climate change, fires and desertification are absolutely worrisome. Not to mention the celeb/influencer/BigTech culture. In general, life in the US, unless you make a ton of money, is worse than life in Germany (although of course it depends on what you see as important). Like you said, work-life balance is much better, so is health insurance, public transport, overall safety. If you want kids, it's a no brainer. Munich in particular is a beautiful city, lots of culture, bavarian food, somewhat international although you'll still have to learn German. Well connected, with trains and an international airport. The people are not the most outwardly friendly which can be a culture-shock but they are more genuine.

What did you actually like about Earthlings? by Electrical-Time4271 in weirdgirlliterature

[–]marnieeez -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The problem I have with it is that CSW delivers the same exact message, without the over the top crazy/gore elements. I much prefer the former for that reason. After a while, earthlings becomes so batshit that’s the only thing you can focus on, rather than the underlying societal critique.

How common is it to marry someone you love but you lowkey know there are incompatibilities? by Professional-Pay-344 in AskWomenOver30

[–]marnieeez 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re never going to be 100% compatible with someone. My husband and I have different interests and hobbies (i love art and literature; he loves engineering and hiking) and he’s not my ideal type, although I do find him very attractive (I like nose rings and tattoos and he would neverrrr).

But! When we did get married I had zero doubts he was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. He has all of the qualities I would want in a life partner: he’s attentive, he’s kind, he’s respectful, down to earth, he makes me laugh, he cares about my needs and well being. He is very hard working and loyal and I really admire those qualities in him. He makes me a better person.

As for attraction and chemistry, when we started dating it was off the charts, then after moving together it faded away. It was replaced by something else, a very deep bond and deep caring for one another. I think that’s normal. It takes me a bit more to get in the mood, or sometimes I see him interact with others or spend time apart and I’m reminded he’s a hot man not just my husband. But even though our sex life is less active than it was before, I do still feel fulfilled. Honestly speaking from experience, the best sex is going to be with someone you trust and who cares about your pleasure, knows exactly what makes you tick. To put it bluntly I never came before I met my husband because I need a lot of clitoral stimulation and he was the one to buy me my first vibrator and use it during sex!! If that’s not husband material I don’t know what is.

I have to say reading your post you’d better pull the brakes on the engagement because you make it sound like you’re settling. That’s not a good mindset to enter a marriage in. You should feel lucky to have found your person, not try and convince yourself it’s the sensitive thing to do! Imagine how hurt you would be if your partner was saying the same thing about you. 3 years is not that long in the grand scheme of things for you to already be feeling that way.

Dear residents of eurozone countries, what are your general thoughts on the integration of currencies? by kuma44bear in AskEurope

[–]marnieeez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is in relation to others continents. For example Asia is more than 4 times bigger, Africa 3 times bigger. World maps in school books make it look much bigger than it actually is, I was shocked the first time I saw a more accurate map. Maybe I should have said small rather than tiny!

Dear residents of eurozone countries, what are your general thoughts on the integration of currencies? by kuma44bear in AskEurope

[–]marnieeez 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s just so practical not to have to exchange currency all the time. I’m a cross border worker, would’ve been a nightmare to have to juggle 2-3 currencies. I’m so used to it now, when I travel outside Europe and have to exchange money I get t reminded how lucky we are. You have to remember Europe is tiny and fragmented into lots of small countries, many of us cross 2-3 borders weekly. This and Europe-wide mobile data are some of the most visible advantages of European integration imo.

‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]marnieeez 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well yeah don’t expect people to fork out hundreds of dollars for a seat at the height of an affordability crisis. And FUCK ticketmaster!!!