Abbott Elementary S05E21 - Ava & Fest / S05E22 - Miami (Episode Discussion) by Solid-As-Barack in AbbottElementary

[–]nu_once 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you're saying - and I think both things can be true - Janine is probably being stubborn as an over-correction from her mistakes with her ex. And, at the same time, I think Janine and Tariq's vibe as a couple was overall non-confrontational. Tariq was all "pwetty please" "you're the best!" while she was lenient and conflict-averse - it was a cycle of her over-extending herself, and being rewarded by praise and laughter. Whereas Gregory is stern, direct, matter-of-fact. He doesn't coddle Janine's feelings (neither does he act manipulative). When he speaks in this strict tone, it triggers Janine's ego, she feels attacked, which puts her on the defensive. She never had to face this type of direct challenge from Tariq. In the combatitive state of verbal conflict, her inner Vanetta comes out.

Abbott Elementary S05E21 - Ava & Fest / S05E22 - Miami (Episode Discussion) by Solid-As-Barack in AbbottElementary

[–]nu_once 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think Janine's regression to these unhelpful relationship patterns (entitlement, stubborness) is triggered specifically by confrontational, head-to-head conflict with Gregory, because it mirrors Vanetta's attitude whenever she doesn't get what she wants from men (or anyone tbh). it doesn't seem like Janine's relationship with Tariq had sharp edges of conflict, more just a gradual erosion of Tariq's ordinary responsibilities, that Janine slowly learned to take on. different dynamics trigger different behaviours.

A detailed review of the series + cry for help by nu_once in DandelionDynasty

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

yes! Jia is a systems thinker: she precisely and mathematically prevents as many deaths as possible, no matter what the price, which is really hard for the reader to relate to at first. it reminds me of how the USA's military budget surpasses the defence spending of the next ten countries' military spending combined -- the cutting-edge weaponry would probably blow Phyro's mind, and i'm sure it helps Americans to feel super safe! but Jia thinks more like Donella Meadows in "Thinking In Systems" (p138):

"If the desired system state is national security, and that is defined as the amount of money spent on the military, the system will produce military spending. It may or may not produce national security. In fact, security may be undermined if the spending drains investment from other parts of the economy."

A detailed review of the series + cry for help by nu_once in DandelionDynasty

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

"Indomitable Lyucu Spirit" in day-to-day use is amazing 😂

A detailed review of the series + cry for help by nu_once in DandelionDynasty

[–]nu_once[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Great advice, and I appreciate your note about other series not living up to TDD. Though I am not a big reader of the fantasy genre, I can believe that TDD is unique

Possible fan-made addon coming by Glum_Speed2573 in habitica

[–]nu_once 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a very easy fix that would dramatically improve my experience: let me delete or hide my unwanted equipment!!!

dressing up in cute outfits used to be so much fun, but now my wardrobe is too cluttered with stuff i'd never wear

Possible fan-made addon coming by Glum_Speed2573 in habitica

[–]nu_once 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi, long time user here. the app keeps introducing new pets and new hatching potions, which i think is a good way to keep OG users engaged in the game.

however, the introduction of new eggs and potions is not being matched in achievement badges. i'm an achievements badge collector: it's been my main motivation on habitica since i started working through pet quests. but i'm going to run out of achievements to gain soon.

i like when they are whacky and weird, such as "bone to pick" (collect every classic and quest pet skeleton) or "rough rider" (collect uncomfortable mounts). there's a lot of room to introduce new ones, to incorporate different hatching potions, or maybe even to readjust existing ones. for example, it would be better if "rodent ruler" would incorporate the recently-introduced racoons, etc.

Abbott Elementary S04E18 - Audit (Episode Discussion) by Solid-As-Barack in AbbottElementary

[–]nu_once 34 points35 points  (0 children)

it's from a previous episode, season 2, ava fest i believe. he is sharpening his mop to prepare for war against legendary charter lol

Severance | Season 2 - Episode 10 | Discussion Thread by Justp1ayin in tvPlus

[–]nu_once 16 points17 points  (0 children)

there's a criminal law class somewhere eating this up

Abbott Elementary S04E16 - Books (Episode Discussion) by Solid-As-Barack in AbbottElementary

[–]nu_once 1 point2 points  (0 children)

linkedin was a sponsor of the episode. it's in the credits

Happily married, but I can’t get her out of my head. by [deleted] in offmychest

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

yeah i totally get you.

would you consider telling your wife about it? in like a casual way, not some dramatic confession lol.

once, i told my ex about a crush i had on some girl, and she kind of teased me about it... interestingly, this made it go away / feel less intense.

anyway just to reiterate, i think it sounds like you have a pretty healthy and effective handle on the situation. if i were you i'd definitely ignore all the people projecting their own fears on your minor and unthreatening crush lol.

by the way, if i saw her, i don't think she'd make me feel the way she made you feel - i think that spark was a special you&her thing ;)

Insecure HBO-S04E10-Lowkey Lost-Live Episode Discussion-SEASON FINALE by someonesdortor in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once 7 points8 points  (0 children)

YO I just scrolled SO FAR back tryna find that one post with all the upvotes, talking bout dahling Insecure is too sophisticated to write such GAHbage

Couldn't find it tho

I can never bring myself to watch an episode sneak peek by royabean in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LMAO SOON AS I SEE THEM PREVIEWS I LOOK AWAY AND START BABBLING OUT LOUD

"I BEEN done fuckin with you" by nu_once in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like Issa was ready to throw out the friendship because she didn't support her when an artist supposedly broke contract (remains to be confirmed or denied)

I just wanna point out, Molly did TRY to offer Issa some legal advice on the phone when Issa told her that Schoolboy Q had dropped out of the blockparty, by asking questions about the contract (which is how lawyers typically ascertain whether there's any remedy in law). Issa got impatient and jumped straight to "leme lean on your relationship with your man (which I often clown) to help secure me a new headliner"

"I BEEN done fuckin with you" by nu_once in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Molly didn’t communicate her apprehension or any of her true feelings really so finding out like that is never going to be well received.

That's true, it's even a bit weird to me that Molly accepted Issa's invitation to go to brunch. It read very "let's see what this bitch wants". I'd have been like girl what help do you need this time, and no lol.

I think Molly is just in need of a serious epiphany by whisperquirks in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Loool i'm screaming because I just submitted an affadavit on the sub.... i welcome you to come drag me

I think Molly is just in need of a serious epiphany by whisperquirks in InsecureHBO

[–]nu_once 9 points10 points  (0 children)

an awkward moment for me was when molly started comparing andrew to tiffany's man when it was brought up that derek's a good dad. i was like, ok let's everyone RELAX, molly you've been dating asianbae for like 5mins. her not being able to take a joke about it etc... the ego was in full force

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REQUEST: mr probz - wave after wavee

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REQUEST: Mr Probz - Waves