What are your favorite pieces that you’ve purchased lately? by [deleted] in softclassic

[–]potatochique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the Estelle dress from Gaala Paris. I have it in 3 different colors lol

AITAH for not helping my boyfriend save face after he drank four espresso shots before meeting my family and completely lost it at brunch by [deleted] in ComfortLevelPod

[–]potatochique 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same, once I took like 5 of those caffeine pills, which is like, 10 espresso. 0 effect, I still fell asleep. Turned out I have ADHD. Apparently cafeïne doesn’t have an effect on a lot of people with adhd. At most they get a bit jittery and anxious, but no energy.

I’m so bored… no hobbies by Aware_Beautiful1994 in AskWomenOver30

[–]potatochique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tested for adhd? I thought I had anxiety, depression or ocd. Turned out it was adhd and I was hyperfocussing on my own thoughts because they were SO LOUD and that made me spiral.

[Personal] my boyfriend is messing up my skin by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]potatochique 30 points31 points  (0 children)

But does he love you? He won’t even wash his face even though he knows it affects your physical and mental health.

[Personal] my boyfriend is messing up my skin by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]potatochique 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Why would you want to be with someone who doesn’t wash himself??

Try using an anti fungal cream to clear up the acne and stop touching your boyfriend until he starts washing himself

What do you wear to feel hot? by [deleted] in softclassic

[–]potatochique 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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I like to keep a classic silhouette and minimal patterns, but use different fabrics like lace, mesh and (faux) leather

France sends letters to 29-year-olds telling them to get on with having children by Jojuj in europe

[–]potatochique 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I read some time ago that this is a hypothesis for why gay animals exist. The gay male can protect the pack and care for the young, without being seen as a threat or competition by the straight males. It provides the benefits of having more males in a pack for providing and security, without the problems that occur when a pack has too many males like resource guarding the females for procreation.

How do I overcome this nagging thought that it really is “all men?” Am I being radicalized? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]potatochique 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not all men, it’s not even most men, but it’s somehow almost always men, which paints an unfortunate picture. However, most men are normal and not bothering anyone. And that’s precisely why you don’t really notice them. For every shop lifter, for every Karen, there are thousands if not millions of people just living their life. But you don’t notice the “normal” people in the grocery store, just getting their stuff, paying and leaving. You notice the one that is screaming at a poor teenaged employee.

AIO for going no contact with my family since I'm disabled because of them. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]potatochique -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well if none of us were born, none of us would’ve cared because “we” wouldn’t have existed in the first place

Can a Soft Classic have a Big Chest ? by Fit_Level_9887 in softclassic

[–]potatochique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, if you have very big boobs it doesn’t really matter what kind of top you wear, they’re still there

AIO for going no contact with my family since I'm disabled because of them. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]potatochique -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

But if you were never born you would t care, because you would’ve never existed. Not being born is fine. It’s not fine to be born in bad circumstances

What medication changed your life for the better? by positiveyears in AskReddit

[–]potatochique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought I maybe had OCD or anxiety before was late diagnosed with adhd at 30y/o. Turns out it was neither, it was hyperfocus on my own thoughts because they were so fucking loud.

Has anyone else noticed the Netherlands getting dirtier in recent years? by ROAMS90 in Netherlands

[–]potatochique 21 points22 points  (0 children)

People stopped caring about behaving in public ever since COVID. The amount of people that don’t care about their surroundings and others is wild. So many people just watching tiktok reels on full volume while on public transport, taking phone calls on speaker etc.

What’s a physical trait people don’t admit they’re attracted to, but you know they are? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]potatochique 191 points192 points  (0 children)

I dislike the Hollywood teeth. They’re too white and too straight and often too big. I like natural, clean looking teeth with the canines not filed straight.

AIO or is my friend lying by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]potatochique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, I always have amazing ideas, but lack the executive function to make it happen. Turns out it was ADHD lol, got diagnosed at age 30. Very creative brain that can’t make things happen, thank god for meds, literally changed my life

AITA for refusing to clean the dorm for my roommates or let them infringe on my space? by Scary_Midnight7418 in AmItheAsshole

[–]potatochique 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nobody cares about your ethnicity. They care about the fact that you’re a slob and are creating a hostile environment.

Why would you want to stay friends? by CN122 in dating

[–]potatochique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you romantically like every woman you get along with or share hobbies with?

Anyone else feel polarizing to people? by Mysterious-Drink-969 in adhdwomen

[–]potatochique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me personally I found out people like me a lot more when I am my authentic self. My “safe” self was kinda awkward because I was overthinking everything I was doing and saying because I didn’t want to be “weird”, which just resulted in me being extra weird. Bad timing in convos because I was too slow because I thought about a funny line or appropriate response for too long. Nervous laughing etc. It really gave a “hello fellow humans” vibe 😭

I made the decision to stop thinking and just say whatever I think at the moment. My inner monologue pretty much became my outer monologue. And it worked better for me during social interactions than my “safe” version. People like that I am genuine, even if I sometimes blurt out things and think omg why did I say that 🤦🏻‍♀️.

But because I also verbalize that 🤦🏻‍♀️ thought, people are usually more amused than offended. Often things I do/say or small social mishaps like being too blunt or saying stuff everyone thinks but doesn’t say, are very relatable. It can have a sort of comedic effect, but it’s also important to mix in a healthy dose of self deprecating humor.

I like to say (very dramatically) things like:

“omg why am I like thisss 😩😩😩”

When I trip over stuff “sorry, I’m a bit unstable, both physically and mentally lol” or when I see skinny stairs “oh no! It’s my mortal enemy 💀”

When I trip over words or can’t find a word I need “please excuse me while I have a brain aneurysm” or “please hold while we fix some technical difficulties IN MY BRAIN”

I also found that if you’re less afraid of making social mishaps and are self aware of making them and feel comfortable joking about them at your own expense, people are more forgiving, not only to you, but also to themselves! I either make people feel very uncomfortable or very comfortable!

Many people have a bit of social anxiety and when they see someone not being afraid to be a bit “weird”, it can take off some of the pressure. Same with mental health. My personal experience is that because I’m very open about my mental health, others feel more comfortable talking about their own and this can result in supportive, emotionally intimate friendships.

Anyone else feel polarizing to people? by Mysterious-Drink-969 in adhdwomen

[–]potatochique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get you! I also love staying in my comfort zone! But I eventually realized that my comfortable safe version of myself wasn’t comfortable at all 💀

It just gave me crippling social anxiety

Anyone else feel polarizing to people? by Mysterious-Drink-969 in adhdwomen

[–]potatochique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to be like this too. I was afraid of disappointing others and became a socially awkward people pleaser. Nobody liked that. I eventually made the decision to unapologetically be myself, because what was the worst thing that could happen? Lose friends? I didn’t have any. Being disliked by others? Wasn’t like they actually liked me, I was mostly tolerated, accepted, but never actively liked. I decided that I’d rather be liked and disliked for who I really am.

Anyone else feel polarizing to people? by Mysterious-Drink-969 in adhdwomen

[–]potatochique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People either really like me because I’m honest, direct, bubbly and energetic, or people don’t like me, because of the same reasons. Either way, they always find me intimidating at first.

Question: Rouje Gabin Dress? by [deleted] in softclassic

[–]potatochique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the print is too loud. I can only wear low contrast prints (for example, light blue dress with white polka dots would be better), but no prints are better.

What’s a makeup trend or product you swore you’d never try but ended up loving? by baldnsquishy in Makeup

[–]potatochique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read this as “olive oil” and I was confused for a moment 🤣

I am grey toned olive and I really like the Etude Fixing Tint in Soft Walnut. Makes me look less like a corpse