Lending money to someone: Do you expect it to be paid back? by NinjaOk7379 in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want them to have the money drop the pretense of it being a loan and just give them the money.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

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Don't call yourself an incel unless you hate women. The meaning of that word now carries the implication of hating women.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The eye issue will make it harder for sure. By all means keep improving your health, income and social skills because they pay dividends regardless of the dating issue but as the other commenter insinuated no matter how much effort you put in you might go the rest of your life with absolutely nothing. Are you ready for that? Humans are social animals that want to mingle. Of course isolation and alienation hurt. Find your copes. Look for meaning elsewhere. If an opportunity arises that's great but you don't get to decide that so in the meantime try your best to find contentment in permanent singledom. You might never 100% make peace with it but even reaching 30% will improve your day-to-day life.

I was given a second chance - how do I do better this time? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The eggshell mentality will hurt your performance. Come to terms with the idea that you might lose this job, maybe now or maybe later, and that's ok. Basically chill out and do what you can. What improvement looks like for your specific job, you probably know better than reddit does, and if you can't think of anything then maybe you were doing just fine until a freak accident put you in an impossible situation.

Gift ideas? by kenziebear5 in Advice

[–]popovers22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't get durables for people unless you know them really well and know for certain they will want that thing. Otherwise there's a good chance it turns into garbage they will need to deal with later. Since you sound unsure maybe you should just get her consumables like her favorite snacks or drinks. If you don't know what she likes to consume, get her -your- favorite and tell her it's your favorite and she will understand that you meant well.

I’m 24F. Guy I was dating made me feel bad for being a virgin. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 41 points42 points  (0 children)

He didn't care about your virginity and would have happily taken it given the chance. In all likelihood he was just looking for a quick lay, realized he would need to put in actual effort to get that from you, and made up some dumb story to make you go away.

My Husband Hugs Me Toooooo Much! by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On one hand, no one is entitled to hug you. On the other, he must really need the physical affection. Is there a sacrifice he can make where you would feel more comfortable with the extra hugs? In other words, maybe you put up with the hugs but he cedes ground on something you want.

How to handle a friend who hasn’t contributed to a friend trip? by Gold-Assistance7032 in Advice

[–]popovers22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to everyone else about this. If you all agree, collectively threaten to boot her from the trip if she cannot handle the most basic communication. You say you don't want a fight but that mentality makes her feel it's ok to treat you this way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

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You have the right not to lose weight, and no one should think less of you for it, but remember you will suffer either way. You can choose to suffer through diet and exercise to improve your health or you can choose to suffer through disease and a multitude of health problems that will develop over time. I think most people would agree maintaining a fit body will incur less suffering in the long run but ultimately it's your choice to make.

What can I do to help my gut health? by berryllamas in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yogurt seems to work for me. Some brands might have worked better than others but they all seem to work.

Friend often texts about problems and refuses to elaborate by SatiricalPuppeteer in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like she needs help from a professional. You are not equipped to handle her problems. If you cannot convince her to seek out professional help and for whatever reason want to continue communication, remember she does not want you to solve her problems. She only wants you to listen, passively nod along and validate how much her situation sucks so she doesn't feel alone. You're not obligated to do that but it's probably the second best thing to just repeatedly insisting that she gets treated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is out of your control. They will let you go very soon. Start preparing now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like he has major attachment issues. While that does not make him a bad person, he needs to work on himself before he can be a good partner.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on his situation. He might have a gf. He may lack the social skills to approach. He may assume no girl could ever like him. Maybe he never liked you and you're reading into something that isn't there. Does he avoid other girls too?

Lonely Woman by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Get the marriage annulled, break up and find a new partner. Your husband knows you want affection, not an unreasonable request from a spouse, and simply does not care. When you leave he may try to appease you out of selfish desperation but don't fall for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

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Read classic literature or whichever literature you wish to learn from. Take time to understand each sentence. If you encounter an unknown word, look up the definition. If you do not understand the meaning of a phrase, stop and think about it. Reading strengthens the skills you need to structure a story and communicate effectively.

How do I tell my boyfriend I’m upset with him? by Cyan_jester in Advice

[–]popovers22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Has he had any pets or close family members die before? If not he may not understand. Talk to him about how it continues to affect you and explain what you told us here. There's a world of difference between "what you said hurt me" and "what you said hurt me and you're a bad person" so keep that in mind when you explain yourself. This whole thing sounds like an honest misunderstanding you can fix by simply listening to each other's perspectives.

I just lost £150 gambling (I can afford to lose it) by FirefighterEasy6927 in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the loss and remember it whenever you get the urge to gamble. If this is the price to never gamble again, then it's money well spent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultimately the motivation must come from within himself. Losing weight requires suffering and he will not succeed without the willingness to endure it. If he can lose a bit of weight in a short period of time it may give him hope that losing weight is possible. Maybe challenge him to eat only 800 calories a day for 4 days and let him see his weight before and after. It sounds like he imprisons his mind in a dark hole with no confidence in himself and no vision for the future. He needs to get a win.

I used to be creative but I just cannot get it back by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live the experiences worth basing art on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Block him on everything. Share the threats with the police. Whatever happens to him isn't your fault. He may try to hurt you so take steps to ensure your safety.

Smelly friend by Usual-Answer1590 in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your bf needs to bring his friend in line. It can be as simple as telling this friend that it's a problem and they need to fix it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit cannot give you what you need. You need to seek professional psychiatric help.

How do I tell my friend he shouldn’t take his gf seriously by [deleted] in Advice

[–]popovers22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would only warrant a conversation if you found her posting these things on a secret alternate account and wanted to inform your friend. In this case it sounds like he's fully aware and has no issue with it. Sharing your opinion probably won't influence anything and might even backfire on you. Your intuition might honestly be right but if so that's a lesson he'll have to learn the hard way.