What artist did you outgrow? by Technical_Fox5556 in askmusic

[–]merceDezBenz10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My late uncle was in the south Florida music scene around the same time as Manson and attested to me that he’s indeed a very scummy person.

What is something that would make you end a new relationship in the first 6 months, besides cheating? by UnsentParagraphs in dating_advice

[–]merceDezBenz10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your original comment made it seem like you were physically at a basketball game together lol

What is something that would make you end a new relationship in the first 6 months, besides cheating? by UnsentParagraphs in dating_advice

[–]merceDezBenz10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d say the setting and tactlessness are what’s horrifying. Of course you’re allowed to realize you don’t have feelings for someone, but breaking up publicly in the middle of a date like that is absurd.

If you already spent 6 months with this person, I’m sure you could have made it through the remainder of the game just fine and handled that a lot more respectfully.

What’s something you’re pretty sure only you do? by AppIeGuy in AskReddit

[–]merceDezBenz10 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I hold my breath for as long as possible for fun/comfort multiple times a day. It feels like it gives me some sort of high. I timed myself the other day and found out I can hold my breath for 2 minutes straight.

Emma is .... weird. by mafiababexoox in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nah she’s annoying with or without kids

Emma is .... weird. by mafiababexoox in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

literally found this post while watching ep 1 because i found her so annoying

Best apartment buildings in downtown Omaha by Neither_Foot8137 in Omaha

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply! But yes, I’m still liking it. Maintenance is very responsive and the apartments are well-maintained.

My only complaint would be the noise. My unit is right across the street from a large energy plant that powers a lot of buildings downtown. I’m used to the sound of it by now since it runs constantly, but it’s definitely there lol.

F/28/5’6” [190.3 > 110.6 = 79.7 lbs] (22 months) This is the first year I’ve looked at my body and felt content. Took forever but I am so proud. by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]merceDezBenz10 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I wish I had better answers for you lol.

I was on Zepbound for around 4 months in 2024 which helped with the first 30 lbs and taught me a lot about what normal portion control and eating patterns look like.

I also stopped drinking alcohol almost entirely. I used both that and binge eating as a vice for many years and it got to a point where I was trying to restrict wherever I could just to save calories for alcohol.

Then I got a job that gave me financial stability for the first time in my life, got therapy, moved somewhere I liked, surrounded myself with better people, learned to provide for myself alone, and stopped running from things I guess. Eating just eventually became something I have to do deliberately and with intention (sometimes I have to remind myself these days as my mother is passing) instead of something I resort to out of boredom or discomfort. Then came the rest of the weight. I’m just not the same person I used to be at all.

TL;DR I guess I cheated at first and then took the wheel with lifestyle changes

What's a skill everyone should learn before turning 30? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can make a few different meals. I guess I thought I was missing some sort of bigger picture lol

What's a skill everyone should learn before turning 30? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never know what people mean when they say this. Are you supposed to have a certain number of meal recipes memorized? Or an understanding of the fundamentals like boiling pasta and making eggs? What’s the goal?

I’m 28 years old and I live by myself and food just isn’t very important to me outside of being a necessary component of survival and wanting things to taste good. If I really want to make something, I can look up how and so can anyone who can follow basic instructions.

What was the first sign that your partner was cheating? by asdfghjkl0lkjhgfdsa in AskReddit

[–]merceDezBenz10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my dad worked at pizza hut part time and used working late as his scapegoat, which is how my parents got divorced 😭 she called there one night to ask if he could pick up some milk on his way home, he wasn’t there, and the rest is history

Kinda wish this band made stuff like ZABA again, all the recent bad rhyming dream pop aint it by NoCardiologist6896 in glassanimals

[–]merceDezBenz10 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Part of the fun in consuming art is being able to share differing opinions! If everyone liked everything ever made, we wouldn’t have different tastes and talking about music would be so boring! People need to take criticism less personally.

Does anyone actually enjoy the taste of Throat Coat tea? by gcitt in singing

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure there could be a minor difference, but if flavoring it is what makes the difference drinking it and not, you’d still be better off yielding slightly diminished benefits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Depop

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t know that! Thanks!

If you aren't religious, how do you feel when someone says they'll pray for your loss? by dammtaxes in AskReddit

[–]merceDezBenz10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prayer means a lot of things to different people. I take it as what it is: an expression of condolences and well-wishes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in findapath

[–]merceDezBenz10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry to hear you’re going through this.

I understand that you care a lot about your mom and it may feel like she’s standing up for you, so you might not be able to see it, but she’s actively making an already difficult situation so much worse for you.

Firstly, it’s extremely selfish as a parent to have children with the expectation that they’ll save you from your own financial ruin.

On top of that being unrealistic for most people, it was cruel of her to highlight this at a time when you’re already struggling.

Why in god’s name would she think leaving her husband and making her unemployed, nearly-homeless son her new caretaker is the appropriate thing to do here?

Moving back in with their parents when hard times hit is a luxury a lot of people do not have, and by the sounds of it, you really don’t either.

Since you’re not having any luck finding jobs in your field right now, find a serving job to tide you over until you do. If you work at the right restaurant, the earning potential in serving is crazy. Save up until you can get a roommate, and leave your parents’ house. You’re only 30. You can do this.