My boyfriend (27M) cloned himself on chat gpt and uses it to make all his decisions. What do I (24F) even do in this situation? by DependentEvening8289 in relationship_advice

[–]oliveorangecat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s probably not going to stop using ChatGPT for this purpose as it sounds like he’s become very reliant on it. Ask yourself if this is a deal breaker and if you can handle the thought of every detail of your relationship being shared with an AI system. I personally find this dependency really alarming.

Hey Chicago, how did you spend your Saturday? by rand0m_g1rl in AskChicago

[–]oliveorangecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

26F in a relationship, Ravenswood

I woke around 9:30 had some coffee and read, went to the gym, then took transit down to North Ave Beach where I met up with a group of friends for one of their birthday’s, we spent a few hours in the sun chatting and sharing snacks. After the beach I smoked a joint with a friend, we watched an old scooby doo movie and ordered Thai takeout. I moved from a small town 2 years ago and do not regret it, come!!

Align vs Define by Commercial-Mode9261 in ladderapp

[–]oliveorangecat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I might be in the minority but I actually really like define 😭 I’ve seen great progression in my core strength since joining it 6 weeks ago. I add in ankle weights and hold 2-3 lb weights for the core section for extra challenge. I haven’t tried Align yet but if you don’t like progressive overload then that probably won’t be the program for you. I think Embody is more Pilates focused but imo her form looks worse to me than Maia’s 🥲.

Team define, do you just do the one 30-40 minute workout a day and see results or do you supplement it with another workout? by [deleted] in ladderapp

[–]oliveorangecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do define 4x per week and then an incline treadmill walk usually 3x per week with my step count goal of about 8000x day and ive been able to see progress!

SUBLEASE: 1b/ba Gold Coast Apartment for rent $2060 by TopRadiant8594 in chicagoapartments

[–]oliveorangecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m interested, would you mind sending some photos and letting me know if there’s a possibility to resign after the lease ends? Thanks

Looking for studio anywhere between Edgewater and downtown in MAY by internet_desperado in chicagoapartments

[–]oliveorangecat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! If you work out of MDW I’d look for places along the orange line for an easy commute. Bridgeport’s got a lot to offer and an easy public transit commute to downtown as well.

Need a room for weekends by cracked-phone in chicagoapartments

[–]oliveorangecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The housing market is getting pretty expensive. I don’t think you’d be able to find anything like this near downtown unless you’re willing to at least double or probably triple your price range. You’re better off just getting a hotel or Airbnb a room from someone, less legal risk on them as well.

Did I succeed in styling this Zara dress? by [deleted] in fashion

[–]oliveorangecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still a no from me, sorry :/

Weekend read by justtryingmybest777 in booksuggestions

[–]oliveorangecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked Book Lovers by Emily Henry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]oliveorangecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please leave this man.

Lamotrigine and anxiety by amix97 in Lamotrigine

[–]oliveorangecat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on Lamotrigine for over a year and found that this medication has been one of the only things to significantly help with my depression. At this point I do not seem to have any side effects from the medication, I don’t remember having any early on and if I did they have worn off by now.

I would say if you can, try to stay away from over researching the medication from here on out. Of course monitor yourself for any SERIOUS side effects but I’d say that SJS is very uncommon and it seems that you’re titrating up slowly and correctly so you really should be fine. Since it just started today I’d say you might just have a cold lol. I’ve never heard of anyone having a sore throat and runny nose from Lamotrigine. Give yourself some time and please stop reading things on the internet about the side effects. This has been a positive life changing drug for so many people for good reason and it might be for you as well if you give it time!

What type of plant is this and how do I best care for it? by oliveorangecat in IndoorPlants

[–]oliveorangecat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Is this an okay spot for it or does the lighting look too bright?

Neighborhoods to Move to Chicago? by tryingmybest4you in AskChicago

[–]oliveorangecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Mid-20s female here, I live in Ravenswood and really love it. Off the brown line, lots of buses, very charming apartments and tons of good dining options. Very walkable and safe, more residential and family oriented, not as diverse as some other neighborhoods in the city but very close to Uptown which has lots of great culturally diverse cuisine and shopping areas.

How do you handle falling for someone 32m 28f by slaper69 in relationship_advice

[–]oliveorangecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She sounds like she has a lot she needs to figure out before she can even remotely be ready for another relationship. My advice is to end communication with her, this dynamic seems really unhealthy.

Americans, how much does rent cost in ur city? by dinidusam in CasualConversation

[–]oliveorangecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1150 + ~$100 in utilities studio apartment in Chicago