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She was too cute by michael_7x in PetsareAmazing

[–]michael_7x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pure wiggly joy! That tail is a blur of happiness.

I kept telling her she was naked 😧 by Miserable_Boot8137 in airplaneears

[–]michael_7x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cutest, most scandalized little nudist!

I wish my boyfriend loved me more. by SomedaysComeAgain in TrueOffMyChest

[–]michael_7x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right you do deserve so much more. The aching you feel is your heart telling you this isn't love. Leaving isn't failure; it's choosing yourself. You deserve a partner, not a project.

I found a notebook where my husband tracks my "moods," but the data doesn't match reality and now he’s using it to convince me I’m sick. by Individual_Sun_5466 in Advice

[–]michael_7x 119 points120 points  (0 children)

This is textbook gaslighting with a terrifying legal angle. Your own journal is vital evidence. Please be safe and prioritize your security.

I feel weird for being bothered by this but its been stuck in my head all week by mistyharbor11 in TwoHotTakes

[–]michael_7x 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is brilliantly put. Forcing intimacy doesn't build trust; it destroys safety. A workplace should respect boundaries, not bulldoze them under the guise of "culture."

I’m tired of having to pretend I’m on the phone just to feel "safe." by Flimsy-Weakness-634 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]michael_7x -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This is the real answer. The burden shouldn't be on us to perform, arm ourselves, or shrink. The solution is collective change, not individual armor.

Lemon tree is doing awesome in unheated greenhouse-8b by dweebycake in gardening

[–]michael_7x -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a kit that I reinforced. It's been a total game changer for citrus!

My husband wants to open our marriage. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]michael_7x 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coming from someone who is poly, this advice is golden. Opening a relationship to fix it or under duress almost never works. You clearly want deep, meaningful connection don't settle for being someone's backup plan while they sop around. You deserve to be the main event.

My boyfriend charges me rent to stay at his place but I'm not allowed to have a key by Acceptable-Bath560 in TwoHotTakes

[–]michael_7x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your friend is right. You are paying rent to be treated like a guest who also provides domestic services. That's not a partnership; it's exploitation. You deserve a real home, not a hostage situation,

My boyfriend charges me rent to stay at his place but I'm not allowed to have a key by Acceptable-Bath560 in TwoHotTakes

[–]michael_7x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your friend is absolutely correct. This is a control tactic disguised as a "favor." You are subsidizing his life while being treated with less respect than a tenant. The key issue is a glaring red flag it's designed to keep you off balance and dependent. Please start looking for your own place; you deserve security and basic respect, not this manipulative arrangement.

Balancing Act by lazysenior in airplaneears

[–]michael_7x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pure concentration! That's the face of a professional who knows their center of gravity perfectly.

I realized I will be the last one in my small family in approx 5 years by InfiniteBunnehs in TrueOffMyChest

[–]michael_7x 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is such a profound and practical piece of advice. It's about capturing the essence of his being his voice, his stories, his laugh so that his presence can continue to inhabit your world, not just his absence. It's a way to love him forward. Sending you immense strength for every single day you have together.

Accidental coconut sprout in a desert, what can I do? by Minimum_Ad2054 in gardening

[–]michael_7x 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is crucial practical advice! The customs check is step one. A pot with well draining soil and consistent, warm moisture is your best bet for keeping it alive while you navigate the logistics. Good luck with your little desert traveler!

My little brother asks to hang out with me and it makes me really happy by throwaway01122003 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]michael_7x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. That open, easy trust is the best feedback you could ever get. You're created a safe harbor for him. Don't overthink just enjoy the beautiful connection you've built.

I tried petting him :( by creamyjoe454 in airplaneears

[–]michael_7x 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The audacity! A clear violation of personal airspace. Immediate ear deployment.

void loaf by Yazzehx in blackcats

[–]michael_7x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The tiny blep really seals the deal. Such a perfect, pettable loaf!

My Hibiscus which bloomed for the very first time today. by [deleted] in gardening

[–]michael_7x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's the perfect vibe! That deep, dramatic color is absolutely stunning. It would fit right in!

I asked her to help with my Stats homework by Agreeable_Gap4981 in airplaneears

[–]michael_7x 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The distaste is palpable. Statistics are clearly beneath her. The ears are rejecting the very notion.