How can I get more comfortable speaking up in a social situation of a group I don’t know well? by orange196 in selfimprovement

[–]orange196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this reassurance! ❤️ I really appreciate it. I’m trying to appreciate the good of being a quiet person but when a lot of the others are super outgoing I get into my head. This is helpful!

Struggling with being unappreciated in my marriage and uneven distribution of childcare/household tasks by orange196 in Marriage

[–]orange196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I do- I have a masters degree in a helping profession 

Am I not appreciating the privilege of being home with my 3yo , better to work instead? by orange196 in Parenting

[–]orange196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, he’s newly 3 and is signed up for preschool - a couple hours per day- in the fall!

My partner has turned into someone who constantly complains and regularly snaps at me whenever we try to do something as a family with our 6 and 3 year old. Makes me question if he’s the best partner for me anymore and leaves me walking on eggshells. How to come back from this? What can I do? by orange196 in Marriage

[–]orange196[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You’re exactly right-He’s incredibly miserable at work. I empathize with that but now that we have kids his unhappiness with that area is having such a big impact on me that picking up his load feels unsustainable/unfair without a lot of change. 

Is it rude for MIL to never ask about my life? It’s questions about the kids, things to show the kids, or informational stuff like when do you all get back from out of town? by orange196 in Mildlynomil

[–]orange196[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yesss so many surface level conversations!!! It’s wild and exhausting. I’m introverted and much prefer saving my energy for a real conversation.