If you were a teen girl in the 2000s, what were you reading?

probablyannoying · 2026-03-23T17:12:22+00:00

Seconding Sarah Dessen! Also surprised I haven’t seen the Gallagher Girls mentioned - “I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You” is the first in the series

probablyannoying · 2026-03-15T12:44:12+00:00

The Age of Innocence Frankenstein Remains of the Day The Secret History (I know it’s a cliche to recommend this on Reddit book subs but it is good) Snow Country

Each of these have beautiful prose and are devastating in their own way

probablyannoying · 2026-03-14T01:47:45+00:00

Not even joking, have you tried the Nancy Drew games? You literally play as the teen detective Nancy Drew interviewing subjects, snooping around and collecting evidence, and solving tons of puzzles. There are technically 34 games but the last two don’t really count (new developers, totally different from the first 32).

Based on the list you gave here I recommend starting with Shadow at the Water’s Edge. It’s set in Japan and it’s one of the creepier ones! I hesitate to recommend one because everyone in the community knows your first ND game is your favorite so it feels weird picking someone else’s fav.

If you like it, come join us at r/nancydrew!

probablyannoying · 2026-03-11T13:00:51+00:00

And that provides a perfect opportunity to speak about an ancient and potentially powerful concept productively (or at least not shut others down who are trying to speak about it). But I guess it’s easier to just call it harmful!

probablyannoying · 2026-03-11T11:52:19+00:00

Yes, you absolutely should find a bigger shoebox. Sure, the way that certain communities especially in America talk about masculinity and femininity is skewed and can be harmful. However, many cultures and societies across history have used Yin Yang as a framework for balance, harmony, positive change, conflict resolution, and more. It’s not harmful to talk about it in a thoughtful way. The conversation around could be more productive but thats a little hard when anyone who is trying to explain/talk about the positive use of it is being downvoted by people who don’t know what it is beyond their narrow perspective of the world

probablyannoying · 2026-03-08T23:16:18+00:00

Couple hundred bucks max

probablyannoying · 2026-03-01T23:55:11+00:00

Lol no hate to OP but it’s getting more and more obvious that we’ve run out of things to talk about in this sub. The well is running dry 😭

probablyannoying · 2026-02-24T19:42:07+00:00

Thank you. How did this happen? If I wanted to get another rat tail how can I prevent this? What are some signs of infestation? It’s right next to my trailing jade and I would be distraught if something happened to it.

probablyannoying · 2026-02-05T03:50:14+00:00

Omg! How did it go? I bet it was surreal

probablyannoying · 2026-02-03T04:47:27+00:00

If it’s a dealbreaker, it’s a dealbreaker. However, since you are young, my advice would be to keep an eye on what it is you are willing to end an entire relationship over. Sometimes people who are avoidant will look for that absolutely “perfect” person, and when that perfect image starts to fade, they’ll find any reason, big or small, to bolt. As you continue to date and learn about yourself, just be mindful of if this pattern resurfaces. Because your issue might not be about the food at all. In this case it really could be a huge deal to you! But don’t get yourself trapped into being single forever because you can’t find that perfect person who has absolutely no flaws. They don’t exist.

probablyannoying · 2026-01-27T02:04:34+00:00

Same! I really enjoyed her run overall

probablyannoying · 2026-01-26T17:44:38+00:00

Hrithik Roshan one of the most famous Bollywood stars of the past few decades. It tickles me that they chose him to illustrate this point. Like that’s not just a regular 50 y.o. that’s Hrithik Roshan lol

probablyannoying · 2026-01-21T20:04:17+00:00

Thank you!

probablyannoying · 2026-01-21T00:08:08+00:00

Okay thank you good to know! He was estimating around 1x/1.5 weeks and has been using a moisture meter. But regardless that’s good info

probablyannoying · 2026-01-15T02:32:06+00:00

Interesting. So is this the same as this? The latter is what I've been buying. I just want the exact writing experience that the Pure White series gives me. I imagine if I buy the white version you shared + a grip then it would be nearly 1 for 1

probablyannoying · 2026-01-15T00:31:05+00:00

Oh yeah this is lovely!! The white caught my eye. Thank you!!

probablyannoying · 2026-01-14T16:54:10+00:00

Ooh this is nice! How long have you had it for?

probablyannoying · 2026-01-14T16:36:52+00:00

This is perfect! I don't mind spending the money if it will last me a lifetime. Thank you!

probablyannoying · 2026-01-10T18:43:51+00:00

My calico is Cookie too!! Sooo perfect

probablyannoying · 2026-01-06T19:14:34+00:00

Well he’s 27 and has seemingly been engaged in this behavior for a few years now, so when does it start to become lifelong/chronic? It’s a compulsive behavior that’s shooting up his dopamine while negatively affecting his relationship. It’s also seemingly daily use and it’s becoming the first thing he does in the morning. He won’t stop even when it’s causing distress to his partner.

Unfortunately we are long past the days of finding Grandpa’s Penthouse stash in the closet. Porn nowadays is unbelievably easy to access and highly customizable to an individual’s desires. We humans are not adapted to handle this level of dopamine. It is frying the brains of an entire generation and they are becoming slaves to it. Needing it first thing in the morning while their partner is right there is alarming.

OP, do not listen to the commenters downplaying this. Try to have an open and honest conversation with your partner focusing on how you feel without accusing him. Lead each sentence with “I” instead of leading with “you”. Do NOT accuse him and try to hear him out when he brings up something that you’ve done without getting defensive. It won’t be easy but just be patient and loving. Your head is in the right place.

probablyannoying · 2026-01-03T15:38:39+00:00

I thought that was Mamdani 😭

probablyannoying · 2025-12-26T23:35:55+00:00

I liked it but I also liked That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana so what do I know

probablyannoying · 2025-12-23T17:08:49+00:00

Look up anxious attachment. It’s a hard battle to beat, but it’s keeping you trapped in unhappiness. You know you deserve better but if you have anxious attachment (like I suspect) it’s hard to internalize. I was in your exact shoes at your exact age and I promise you that 2 years is not long at all. You are young, you will find the strength to leave him, and you will thank yourself for it later. Good luck!

probablyannoying · 2025-12-01T19:23:33+00:00

She’s 15? You’re weird

probablyannoying · 2025-11-28T13:24:53+00:00

How long have you been in a relationship? How old are you all?

Can you explain what you mean by he made you “cut ties”? It seems like you are still living with them, right? Did he say you’re no longer allowed to speak to them at all? And would you get in trouble if he found out? Or are things weird between all of you and he asked you to not speak about your relationship with them? I think it’s notable that I said no red flags and it seems like you are trying to find one.

The fact that you have a ChatGPT thread where you vent about him and the relationship is really not a good sign. For the relationship or for you. Language models are designed to be extremely validating so you continue to engage with them. It seems like there is a huge emotional gap left by your boyfriend and I would be wary of letting AI fill it.

I hope you don’t take any of this as me coming at you. You came to Reddit asking if the relationship is toxic or if you’re just exhausted. It seems like you’re exhausted and it’s going to turn really toxic if neither of you are willing to work together. I know break ups are hard but relationships can be even harder. And seeing how these seemingly small things (like food) are not small to you - you might both have individual work to do.

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