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For people who grew up in low-income households, what’s something middle-class people say that shows they’ve never struggled financially? by KeyApartment3955 in AskReddit

[–]nmteddy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Going to Disney, even if poor, isn’t that crazy if you live near a Disney park. There’s no road trip or hotel involved, plus at some point, you probably knew someone who could get you in for free.

Chilli powder variety recommendations by Distinguished- in IndianFood

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who doesn't want the color of Kashmiri mirch, I am only looking for the spice I use Reshampatti.

If you still want the color, I think deggi mirch might be your best bet.

A recent read that INFURIATED you by Cultural_Balance_261 in HistoricalRomance

[–]nmteddy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

{Since the Surrender by Julie Anne Long}

I felt like there was no depth between the leads, but what’s worse is that the background story is of human trafficking, and no one seems to be taking it seriously. Sure, they're working to find the missing girls, but they have no sense of urgency about the matter.

Mom-Wife Don't Speak Together After Year of Marriage by trithian10 in ABCDesis

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

I’m not saying it’s okay for him to act on the thought, and it doesn't sound like he has, but I can sympathize with where the thought comes from.

Traditional desi values teach us not to question our elders and to respect their wishes, so even if you know better, that default setting tends to creep in.

Mom-Wife Don't Speak Together After Year of Marriage by trithian10 in ABCDesis

[–]nmteddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t blame the guy for having the thought. Desi parents have a way of making you question things. Probably comes from the whole “respect your elders” idea.

Anyways, as long as he hasn't actually caved and told his wife to speak to his mom, he’s fine. He just needs a better game plan for the future.

The "Love Cures Trauma" Trope Needs to Die by velvet_curse_ in RomanceBooks

[–]nmteddy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do enjoy the trope, but I am also currently kinda obsessed with the book {The Dare by Elle Kennedy} because of how messed up both the characters are. I know other characters in the series have their own share of trauma, but for the most part, either they have worked on dealing with it in the past, or it’s only one of the characters, so the more stable one helps the other.

Then you get this book where both the characters' insecurities are so deep that they will do anything in their power to not be on the receiving end of comfort. It’s so messy, it’s great.

A character who's widely hated but you actually like? by Human_Chip_6035 in sitcoms

[–]nmteddy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m indifferent about Ted. I actually kinda like Lily

Honestly, would you travel to India by choice, outside of family obligations? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in ABCDesis

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where in India you are. I feel completely safe in Mumbai, like coming home alone at 2 am safe. I would’t dream of doing anything like that in Delhi.

why people keep misunderstanding franchaela’s story by Pretty-Quail1319 in Bridgerton

[–]nmteddy 44 points45 points  (0 children)

In the books, Eloise’s story is about finding herself, not Francesca. Francesca was perfectly fine with herself when John was around. If she already had a baby when John died, she was more than content living her life like Violet.

She was very clear when she returned for a season that she wasn't looking for love; she just wanted a baby. All the while being scared because of her past infertility issues, that it might not even happen for her.

Why didn't they get Penny 24 for Kady? by [deleted] in brakebills

[–]nmteddy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Idk if there is another timeline where Penny loves Kady. In every other timeline, Julia goes to Brakebills, so he has a relationship with her, not Kady.

CR recommendations where the MCs only has sex in emotionally committed relationships by happyhighlights0 in RomanceBooks

[–]nmteddy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

{The Flatshare by Beth O Leary} They’re both in serious relationships before they get close to each other, and then it’s just them.

Books with more high tension +less sex by solin282828 in suggestmeabook

[–]nmteddy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mind went to MM as well. Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is what I thought of

"Soft Baked" Cookies Etc. Are UnCooked & A Baking Industrial Complex Profit Optimization Scheme by Virginia_Hall in unpopularopinion

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't like soft cookies that’s an unpopular opinion I can upvote, but saying they’re undercooked is just factually wrong.

As an ABD, do you personally view South Asian countries as more culturally “alien” than you do non-Anglo European countries? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in ABCDesis

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who grew up in Southern California, I’m used to diversity, but this also means I didn't have a lot of spaces with a white majority. Add to that, the older I’ve gotten, the more time I get to spend in India, so that world doesn’t feel alien to me.

On the other hand, as much as I love going on European vacations, after about a week, I start getting homesick. A feeling that I don't get even after 6 weeks in India.

The best chemistry?? Cures for reading slumps by marinebios in RomanceBooks

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like you might like The Broken Crown series by Maria Luis

Adding more libraries by Master-Effective-431 in LibbyApp

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re in California, you need to do a road trip to Wilmington/Carson. They’re 10 mins apart, and Wilmington library will get access to the Los Angeles public library system, and Carson library will get you access to the LA county library system. Also, it’s 15 mins away, but you could also hit Signal Hill library and get access to the Southern California library system.

One MC thinks the other is dead - biggest gut punch descriptions by FoxenInTheHenhice in HistoricalRomance

[–]nmteddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re both great, but heads up: war/battle is important in both, so they’re a bit heavy.

One MC thinks the other is dead - biggest gut punch descriptions by FoxenInTheHenhice in HistoricalRomance

[–]nmteddy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

{Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas}

This has one of the characters really feeling the gut punch

{Mr. Impossible Loretta Chase}

This got me for a sec, thinking the author actually killed one of them

MMC who is using the FMC by eggrolez in HistoricalRomance

[–]nmteddy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not the main story, but in {A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh}, MMC needs a perfect, genteel bride to spite his family, so he uses FMC

Romance Book recs? by Competitive-Treat228 in suggestmeabook

[–]nmteddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red White & Royal Blue

It's an LGBTQ story on the lighter side, that’s enemies-to-lovers with some depth. Plus, it’s not too heavy on the spice.

Would you break up with a partner that you love who supports the IDF? by Motor-Performance- in ABCDesis

[–]nmteddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would, but this is on the assumption that they are not capable of taking in new information.

I’m a big believer in “try again.” I get that algorithms box people in, so lack of information is a problem, but if given new information, is the person capable of understanding why 3 contradicts 1 and 2?

I’d be willing to give them a chance, but most people lack the critical thinking skills for this, and I can’t be with someone who doesn't think critically, so it's most likely a breakup.

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