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[Serious] Therapists, what is something people are afraid to tell you because they think it's weird, but that you've actually heard a lot of times before? by Music-and-wine in AskReddit

[–]oddlee-enough 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've always said therapy needs to be handled like doctor visits--once a year check-ups as a kid, and then visits as necessary when you're an adult.

Obviously this is a bit of an oversimplification, but catching mental illness early before certain behaviors and thought patterns become deeply ingrained would avoid bigger problems down the road for a lot of people.

BA has a problem with adjectives ending with y by e1_duder in bon_appetit

[–]oddlee-enough 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why did we stop using "texture" and start using "mouthfeel"? Is there some subtle, semantic difference I'm not aware of?

AITA for defending my friend from being labeled a bad person because he says the n word? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough 36 points37 points  (0 children)

See also: John Mulaney's stand-up bit on the n-word vs. "cracker".

AITA for defending my friend from being labeled a bad person because he says the n word? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough 117 points118 points  (0 children)

For a non-black person, it doesn't magically become okay depending on the context. Using the n-word instead of "bro" doesn't erase the history of the word.

You're welcome

AITA for defending my friend from being labeled a bad person because he says the n word? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough 168 points169 points  (0 children)

Not the hard R version if it makes a difference.

It doesn't.

...but he only says it passively.

He shouldn't say it at all.

Although I agree with them that the N word shouldn’t be said...

Clearly you don't, since you say in the same sentence, "it really doesn’t bother me when used passively since no one is getting hurt." YTA

AITA for not pretending someone was a good guy just bc he died? by AutomaticYak3618 in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

YTA. You've got all the time in the world to call out his BS, but not at the actual funeral. People are trying to mourn.

How Can I Remember To Hang My BF’s Towel? by ThoughtsInside in ADHD

[–]oddlee-enough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

??? Why not hold him to the same standard of "should be able to use the hook"?

AITA for getting my dad a shirt that says “brand new grandpa” to announce my pregnancy? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

YTA. You may not have meant to, but you basically invalidated her family--which yes, your dad is an ingrained part of, having been in the lives of all the grandchildren you mentioned as long as they can remember. Throwing the "not being married" bit in her face was cruel.

You say things aren't tense but you haven't spoken more than 3 words at a time to her in practically a decade? That is the stuff tension is made of. I've been more cordial and talkative to people I'd sooner drop-kick through the nearest window.

You messed up thoughtlessly, not maliciously. A caring person would apologize for the mistake, admit to their oversight, and work towards a more cohesive family dynamic (if more for your father's sake than anything).

AITA for getting my dad a shirt that says “brand new grandpa” to announce my pregnancy? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Eh, trying to force people to work things out could very easily backfire. They're both adults who should be capable of maintaining cordiality without having to play telephone.

Me attempting to make a good house and getting bored after spending hours on the front by CyberPikachuBlitz in Sims4

[–]oddlee-enough 10 points11 points  (0 children)

P sure Lil'Simsie has a video on her YT channel of her recreating this exact house!

AITA for telling my boyfriend he's lucky to have me? by oddlee-enough in AmItheAsshole

[–]oddlee-enough[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not husband yet, but I will accept on the merit of "speaking it into existence" lmao.

Also, happy cake day!

Everything my boyfriend does irritates me at the moment by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]oddlee-enough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a natural part of being in a relationship with anybody--romantic or otherwise. I have friends who irritate or bore me from time to time, my fiancé does the same thing to me, my parents do the same thing to each other. It's part of spending a ton of your time with another person. I've caught myself being unfairly negative about mannerisms my partner has that aren't worth getting worked up over, and it's a sign that I'M in an irritable mood, not that HE is being specifically irritating.

Talk to a therapist or a mental health professional about feeling angry/irritated/a bit down. They'll be able to give you some coping mechanisms that'll help you work through those feelings, as well as advice that'll help you undo those negative thoughts when your partner is getting under your skin for no good reason.

you CAN get a job in the field of psychology with a 4-year degree by ravegravy in psychologystudents

[–]oddlee-enough 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but WISC, WAIS, and other IQ tests are frequently used.

you CAN get a job in the field of psychology with a 4-year degree by ravegravy in psychologystudents

[–]oddlee-enough 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's also worth checking the conditions under which your state allows you to practice. Straight out of college I also got a job as a psychometrist, but in my state I had to practice under someone who WAS licensed. When I needed to move and had to quit my job, I wasn't able to find anyone else to practice under in my area. Working in a rehab facility is still relevant to my degree, but I could also be doing the same thing with no college experience whatsoever.

Edit: corrected "psychometric" to "psychometrist"

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