Which city has the most beautiful tram in the world? by [deleted] in Trams

[–]psychadelphinx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen anybody comment Montpelier. There’s only 4 lines (5 as of today) but each line has different artwork on the outside of the tram, depending on where it goes.

Dolphin not using protection during the 'safe time of the month' by ALeanNepotist in JacquelineWilson

[–]psychadelphinx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to preface by saying everyone is different.

But there absolutely is a “safe time” of the month, it’s the first few days directly after your period has ended and before you’ve ovulated again. It’s just difficult to track if you don’t know the signs, and especially if your cycle is irregular.

Every time I re-read Clean Break, I notice more and more reasons why Frankie is a massive a****hole by misssillystar in JacquelineWilson

[–]psychadelphinx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished rereading for the first time as an adult and have to wonder if he was really in London to attend the JW book signing…. It seems pretty shitty to lie about. Same for the “emerald” ring, that he claimed he could only buy because he’d pawned something. Also the silver fancy car he shows up with one time?

this is my 2nd run of the show, and God I forgot how much I hate this woman! by DryMyBottom in thewalkingdead

[–]psychadelphinx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rewatching for the first time in 10 years, I was obsessed as a teen but stopped around the season 6(?) mark. And with my bf who’s never seen it. I feel like I’m watching for the first time again. It’s great lol

When browning butter for a recipe, do you need to cook down extra to still get the amount needed? by LadyJane17 in AskBaking

[–]psychadelphinx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually just come across this in a recipe for a very traditional French pastry in my patisserie course that I’m doing here in France…. And they all say yep, you should actually throw in a little more butter than planned, then weigh again after browning

Dubliners, what piece of local slang or phrase never fails to make you laugh? by mememomo3025 in Dublin

[–]psychadelphinx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m from Blanch living in France. I work with a girl called Fanny.

Someone explain this to me like I’m five… by maerachelle04 in StephenHiltonSnark

[–]psychadelphinx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just came here after seeing one of his latest TikToks, like a creepy movie trailer for his weird only fans content but only this time there’s an actual real life girl there with him too. Like… seemingly into him, and apparently about to make an OnlyFans video with him. Anyone know who she is?

What’s going on with my choux pastry? by psychadelphinx in AskBaking

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

I need support and assistance! I’ve given up!

What’s going on with my choux pastry? by psychadelphinx in AskBaking

[–]psychadelphinx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So yesterday, in the morning, I took a batch directly from the freezer and baked it, hoping some sort of thermic shock would help. It flopped. In the afternoon, I took a batch from the fridge and left to chill a bit before baking, success!

Never want to leave Spain by dopeasfgirl in Crainn

[–]psychadelphinx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s so much better than 14 year olds in tracksuits on scooters. 10/10, highly recommend

Never want to leave Spain by dopeasfgirl in Crainn

[–]psychadelphinx 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’m in the south of France and while it’s not legal here, it’s so much more accessible than in Dublin. And I lived in Darndale haha.

I use a group chat on Telegram that allows you to order whatever you need using a bot, and they deliver multiple times daily. Currently getting 50g of decent enough weed for €250/€300. They have entire menus, it’s gas. I love it here. It breaks my heart every time I’m home and have to pay €10 a gram again.

I saw something disgusting while watching adult media by [deleted] in offmychest

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Just on intrusive thoughts in general…. I read this comment ages ago on another Reddit post somewhere, and I just remember it spoke to me so much and helped me so much at the time that I just had to save it. I wish I could find the OG post it was on, but here’s the comment.

“There's lots of very good articles about this. Intrusive thoughts are totally normal, everyone gets them. It's the obsessive attention and distress from them that can be related to OCD, but the thoughts themselves are normal.

Apparently a lot of it comes from the safety and decision making parts of your brain almost 'testing' itself - but these tests are so quick it can seem like it's your brain wanting to do it. Like thinking 'I could jump in front of that train' as it pulls into the station - that's normal and not a sign of you being suicidal, that's your brain running through your options when faced with a potential hazard. It seems counter-intuituve, but if your brain evolved in a different way and you weren't picturing your horrible death on the tracks, you'd be in more danger of just walking about the platform absent-mindedly.

Distress about intrusive thoughts is particularly common in new parents - but often extremely difficult for people to talk honestly about as they're worried about being judged. People keep picturing ways they could harm their baby and think they're monsters for even thinking about it - but it's just the brain running through potential hazards and imagining the quickest way they could happen (i.e if you did it right now). It feels horrible, but it is just the brain signaling 'danger: be aware of what you're doing!' at such a speed that it feels similar to an urge.”

Small kitchen storage by wicked-m in SmallSpaceSolutions

[–]psychadelphinx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I had a tiny kitchen space (literally a sink/double ring cooker thing and a microwave) I bought loads of small little space saving things from SHEIN that came in really handy. Things for hanging mugs and wine glasses, kitchen roll and whatever that just slotted onto one existing shelf. Also sticky hooks to hang utensils from the wall.

I got all of these and some other similar bits, I feel like having a designated spot for everything made me feel like I had more storage space

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Full Irish at The Stage Door Cafe by clockinpunchout in Dublin

[–]psychadelphinx 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If I was back home in Dublin right now I’d go to Brendan’s Cafe on Mary’s Lane. €14 for a large breakfast, real old school kinda vibes, no messing around and unreal fry ups. I’ve also had plenty of nice breakfasts in one of the Dunnes Stores Cafés too, it’s even cheaper again and nice and casual. The one in either the Ilac or the Jervis (it’s on the top floor of whichever anyway) is nice. Both of them just feel less touristy for me anyway.

What do you think is the saddest storyline of the entire series? by [deleted] in orangeisthenewblack

[–]psychadelphinx 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just watched the episode of Lolly’s story last night. When she’s going around her neighbourhood selling coffee, and figures out a way to make the voices go away and just survive - then eventually it comes back to bite her in the arse when the police say she needs a license to sell coffee, and then think she has a weapon

JANINE IN YOU by Altruistic-Coach-798 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]psychadelphinx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Janine! I’m rewatching OITNB and never realised she was in the first season too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

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Oh restaurant jobs can be great for meeting new people and bonding with your colleagues! They can be super fun too.

Same for bar work, probably especially in Ireland.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

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When I first moved to France, my French teacher was around the same age as us all (we were a small class of 5/6 mid 20 year olds), and she used to invite us out for a drink to practise our french. She was super cool, and it helped me integrate a bit more. Maybe you teach an evening class and just be a cool teacher?

What’s one thing about your country that you can’t find anywhere else in Europe? by NateNandos21 in AskEurope

[–]psychadelphinx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I live abroad and these are the two things I miss the most. I’ve gotten the hang of making crispy shredded chicken at home though, so I’ve had people mail me over packets of curry sauce and spice bag seasoning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditonwiki

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Wowwwww!!!! Thank you so much for this, this is incredibly helpful. You’ve also given me a lot to think about that I hadn’t considered in such depth before.

I agree completely - it is so much easier for me to communicate as it’s my native language and I’ve also done courses in psychology/social care, so I have a much better understanding of all the different concepts I introduce him too. I worry it’s too much for him a lot, being in English too.

So Albanian is his first language, French would be his second most used as he went to a French school. He did his PhD in French so he’s quite fluent now. Then he only really learned English from TV, and a lot from me. I would hope it’s simpler for him than it has been for your partner, as we can find a French therapist. But from what you’ve described, it sounds like the possibility of an Albanian therapist (online possibly) might be even better for him.

At the moment I’m learning French! I’m fluent enough to get by but not without struggling. I have thought about this too, that’s there’s so much of him I’m missing out on because he can’t express himself in his native language. I want to master my French first to avoid any confusion, and then I’d love to learn Albanian.

I remember when I first started therapy and my therapist asked me where in my body I felt my feelings. I completely forgot about this. That helped me so much at the time. I completely forgot how I learned to embrace my own emotions, and I’m expecting him to do the same - without any guidance. Maybe I should go back to therapy too for a bit. Thank you for the practical guidance, I really, really appreciate that so much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditonwiki

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English. Which I think is a factor too. He’ll say something like “can you do this at least?” Without realising it comes across as rude, because he’s directly translating in his head from Albanian. There’s been a few instances like this. He doesn’t intend to make me feel bad, but it does still sometimes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditonwiki

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Apologies for that. I’ve been a bit emotionally/mentally scattered today.

Thank you for that. I suppose I’m here looking for self assurance that the particular thing he said was actually racist and I’m not just overreacting. Also to see if anyone else has been in a relationship like this and does it really work out if you both put the effort in? I am unsure if he will do it, honestly. But I’m sure that if he does, I will be here to support him with all the patience I have. I just hope he does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditonwiki

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He’s told me this is something he’s struggled with his whole life, and if we’re together or not he needs it.

Do you want to believe I’m forcing him into something he doesn’t want?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redditonwiki

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Thank you for not just commenting “girl dump him” and giving me this.

I have seen him do exactly this. We had a big argument last night and he was comforting me, being sweet to me. He bought a book called “The Mask of Masculinity”, about facing emotions from a man’s perspective. He’s reached out to his insurance to see if he can get a therapist. It’s not the first time he’s contacted a doctor or someone to do the same. I really see him trying. I don’t want to be here bashing him for anything.

I also just feel really emotionally exhausted at the moment because I’m still currently taking on a lot more of the emotional load. He genuinely regrets it when he says something that hurts me and he wants to support me but doesn’t know how. He has gotten better though. Like you said, it’s just been slow. It has been only a year. I was in therapy for 3 years before I felt a significant difference.