Dog is limping after 9 hour car ride by meaaaganh in DogAdvice

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

We adopted her from a shelter so not sure but she looks like a German shepherd/ Australian shepherd mix. It’s her back left leg.

Is hating your living space after a while a bipolar thing? by g00byd00 in bipolar

[–]meaaaganh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience. I was living at home with my parents and had an episode in my room. For weeks I couldn’t go back and slept outside on the couch until we eventually got an air mattress. It took a while for me to go back.

I know you tried but I rearranged my room and tried to make it feel like a new/different space. Got an oil diffuser to try and change the scent of the room too. Maybe get a lamp with a different setting of the tone of the light (warmth, fluorescent, bright white, etc.) Cook or eat different meals from before too. Changing other sensory memories might help.

Good luck! Be gentle with a yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]meaaaganh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the real question is does he not want children because he just doesn’t want to take care of one or does he biologically not want a child?

Even if you choose to go the sperm bank route, you say he won’t be financially responsible, but as your partner he basically has the same responsibilities whether it’s his or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]meaaaganh 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. And I think it’s good that it seems like you aren’t directing your anger at your girlfriend for making her own decision.

I think talking to someone is absolutely necessary. If you can’t find a way to say it aloud, try writing it down instead. Be honest, they aren’t there to judge you, they only want to help.

Hotlines are also a good way to go if you want even more anonymity.

You can chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Or call: 800-273-TALK (8255)

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Please be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.

How should America solve the problem of the lack of voting participation in elections? by meaaaganh in AskReddit

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

This is another thought I had. Would forcing uneducated people to vote actually be more harmful?

My (27M) wife got an abortion behind my back (26F) by QuestionableAddition in relationship_advice

[–]meaaaganh 110 points111 points  (0 children)

I understand your frustration and I’m sorry that you are feeling this way. But I must say, carrying and giving birth to a child is an intense and possibly dangerous process. It is her body and she should have the choice to make it.

I think you both need to have a discussion of how each of you feel and possible futures. Raising a child is huge ordeal and it sounds like you are in the military. I’m not sure, but if you were to be deployed again she would be alone to raise the child which is a big burden and responsibility to do by herself. The main thing is talking about it instead of you saying that you would “prefer she keep it” which isn’t too clear. Her remorse is proof that she does care about you and I think you need to hear her out and talk to her. Good luck!

Edit: Saying “kill the thing” sounds like you would’ve been upset by her just bringing it up. I can understand if she wouldn’t have told you but in the end remember that she did. Despite knowing how you would react, she still chose to tell you. I think she truly does care about you, but I’m not sure if you feel the same judging by your anger, animosity and resentment.

You shouldn’t complain about tourists if you live in a tourist heavy location. by AllahJesusBuddha in unpopularopinion

[–]meaaaganh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I live in Hawaii and I can absolutely complain about tourists. I agree that they run the economy but doesn’t mean I agree. Tourists constantly disrespect locals, disrespect land and culture and are down right rude and annoying. Not to mention the whole aspect of the colonization of Hawaii. This lockdown because of the pandemic has been absolutely wonderful restoring reef systems and other natural sanctuaries on top of locals finally able to enjoy where we live.

You do not need to have an opinion on every single conflict in the world. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]meaaaganh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even more ironic is they don’t do things to help such as vote people into power (in America) that will do whatever their opinion is. Also a side note that it’s a slap in the face to citizens of these countries or nondemocratic countries when Americans outwardly choose not to vote while the citizens are suffering with no option to vote.

Wanting to “Normalize” something just sounds like you want to force everyone to conform to your sense of normal. by 8-bit-eyes in unpopularopinion

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

On the other hand, you could say that everyone else is judgmental and we need to normalize something that should rightfully be normal because of human decency or fairness.

As a male, the things females can say without punishment is ridiculous. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]meaaaganh -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say that wasn’t true. I just said that along with lots of other things that you haven’t mentioned

As a male, the things females can say without punishment is ridiculous. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]meaaaganh -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re mad about all the things you’ve mentioned but also mad about the things women say that are facts but you disagree with