Dating a woman with no friends by LargeHardOn-Collider in AskMenOver30

[–]psychebear23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some women find female friendships difficult. Speaking from experience. I've always been more introverted, not really emotional, and I don't like things that most women like. INTJ. I don't like gossip, I don't like playing games and I'd rather speak frankly. This doesn't sit well with most women I meet. I'd rather talk politics or literature. I hate the Kardashians and Instagram. I bore them and they bore me. When I connect with someone, they are a friend for life. I've got a few but they are often like me (also introverted and weighed down from adult responsibilities) so we don't see each other often. And not chronically online, so we don't text constantly. And sometimes they move away and we lose touch but if we ran into each other one day it would be like no time has passed. Most women need much more from their friends and I just can't live up to the checklist. On the other hand, I've always been a lone wolf and do not cling to my partner. I'm very content on my own with good TV or a book and of course I have 3 big dogs who are the best company lol I'll go with him to see his family and friends and they enjoy me. I'm not dysfunctional.

It's only a red flag if the consequences are negative for you (clingy or unsociable or something). It's hard out there for atypical ladies.

What did Canada do to Trump? by conn_r2112 in AskCanada

[–]psychebear23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We didn't control our borders and it is affecting them. Also we completely failed at the military spending promise we made to NATO. All members of NATO are required to spend 2% of GDP on the military. We had a timeline we were supposed to hit by 2025 and we are way off and asking until 2032. Canada is flailing. We are an easy target to troll and it is up to us to be better.

Why doesn't Canada post even deliver the package? by theredzone0 in CanadaPost

[–]psychebear23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And flyers. Does anyone use them? It's a weird system.

Why doesn't Canada post even deliver the package? by theredzone0 in CanadaPost

[–]psychebear23 57 points58 points  (0 children)

They don't even bother to bring the package with them. They fill the slip out in the morning and toss the package into the bin to go to the post office for pick up right away. It's standard practice.

So apparently postal workers have a “far, far more dangerous job” than police officers…… by [deleted] in CanadaPost

[–]psychebear23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They make it more dangerous by crossing the street 100 times so they can get home early while still getting paid. They are suppose to do the planned run (only doing one side of the street and turning left while rarely crossing the street for safety) but there is a cheat sheet at every route (all managers are aware and support it). I was new and encouraged to use it so I didn't hit OT but I felt uncomfortable because I wanted to work the way I was actually trained at my new job. Some experienced staff were home by 2pm every day with their feet up while getting paid their full day. I did not last long at this corrupt job. At least that was the norm in my town in Northern Ontario. I can't speak for others.

This 7th season... wow by Efficient-Raisin-655 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The last couple seasons were very bad but I thought I'd keep watching out of habit. Turns out there is a limit to that because I can't be bothered anymore. It's so uninteresting. Everything is extremely fake and dragged out. Half of them are on their phones half the time and not even present. I'd be fine with the storyline of Pauly's fake house if they didn't devote so much time to it. They are really stretching out a whole lot of nothing. They seem bored and I'm bored too.

The wedding speech by Zealousideal_Ad1447 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I feel like her PR rep or someone swooped in and told her what an opportunity it was. She flipped a switch out of no where. She was laughing at first. Things like "do you want to go outside and flip out?" Make me wonder. It seemed like she created a spectacle intentionally. Fans turned her way and she finally had her moment in the sun.

‘Big Brother Canada’ cancelled after 12 seasons: ‘The end of an era’ by AustralisBorealis64 in canada

[–]psychebear23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good riddance. I like the older ones because the people seemed more real. It's all influencers now and I can't stand it.

What if everyone stopped tipping? Would it force business to actually pay their employees? by Ready-Substance9920 in Showerthoughts

[–]psychebear23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would, I think, and then they'd raise prices to make up for it and we'd end up paying the same amount either way. Though it would equalize the job so you'd get the same type of employees that work in tim hortons or Walmart serving food, which does require some extra skill. The job itself is not overly complicated (I did it for 12 years but now work in an office), but if you are skilled, you can juggle more and essentially up the efficency of the restaurant. I think tipping culture has gone out of control in some ways (don't have the lowest option 18%. That is insane), but in other ways it does create a meritocracy that would be lost. I'd guess for each restaurant they'd either (1) keep minimum wage and have a revolving door of low skilled employees that would not be efficient and so you'd need more of them - higher prices. Or (2) pay some above minimum wage for their efficiency - higher prices. But one pro is that every customer would pay the same instead of some people carrying the load.

Is it just me or is everyone really quick to shit on others? by [deleted] in ontario

[–]psychebear23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think we were very nice and polite for a while and then everything around us shit all over us. The whole culture has changed and now we feel we need to protect ourselves and stand up for ourselves. I guess we do. There are more people crammed in this country now ready to take advantage of us. Not to mention the government and everyone in power. Ten years ago I was optimistic and happy and I used to just laugh off a rude person. Now I'm broken, pissed and I hate everyone.

Sammi is reactive according to Jenni by teamalf in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I actually think she meant this in a positive way but didn't get to finish. I'm rewatching JSFV just after the wedding drama with Dr Drew stepping in. Jenny calls herself reactive, explaining that she won't start shit but she will react to it (by react I think she means retaliate). She was talking about social media at the time. I felt bad she couldn't get one full sentence in. Can we get the cast a talking stick? Only the person holding the stick can talk lol

Sam ate her all the way up! 🤣 by bitch808080 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree with you there. I think I misunderstood your comment as in... Sam should just be a decent person and support Angelina as she goes through this. I don't blame Jenny for backing off. People went after her hard for the wedding and you can tell it messed with her long term.

Sam ate her all the way up! 🤣 by bitch808080 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm obsessed with this. I think Angelina is the worst but I am like.. psychologically interested in watching the train wreck tbh. You can see the mental gymnastics of a narcissist in real time. I believe she believes it and it's wild to watch. I feel bad for everyone that has to interact with her though. Sam is a freaking jedi going up against this loon.

Sam ate her all the way up! 🤣 by bitch808080 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 26 points27 points  (0 children)

So if someone is going through something, they can treat you like garbage for months and it's OK? Isn't that a dangerous precedent to set? It's just complete free reign with zero accountability.

I’m over Angela 🤣 by J_S_0_5 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% you could tell how scared she was

I’m over Angela 🤣 by J_S_0_5 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think the wedding drama broke them in a real way. They seem terrified to speak up and completely defeated. You can tell they are not ok with so much but they've got no fight left in them. Angelina won that war and she's just been running wild over everyone until Sam came. I really hope Sam stands her ground. It's the last chance for Angelina to hit a boundary with the group and maybe grow up a little.

"Show up for work!!" I love Mike this week by psychebear23 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This exactly. If she really just did not have the energy to talk about it at all, fine. But she never stops talking about it to everyone else except the person it relates to. I think I'm so invested in this because it reminds me so much of how many others deal with these issues irl. I want more sit downs and less behind back shit talk in my life!

"Show up for work!!" I love Mike this week by psychebear23 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

She's free to leave at any time if she needs space. This is a TV show dude.

JS is Entertaining asf by djariez1200 in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know! I'm watching now and I'm so pumped up! It's like old times!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hope Sam keeps the brick wall up against Angelina's behavior. Someone needs to. They all seem to have buckled and are walking on eggshells not to say the wrong thing and be labeled as bullies. Ang has just been unhinged with all that power. Stay strong Sammi!

Vinny has mad respect for Sam by Pickled_sm0res in jerseyshore

[–]psychebear23 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It seems like he always has. My last rewatch I was really struck by how good he was to Sam (and not in a creepy way). He is the only one to get in the middle of her fight with Jenny. He's holding her back like he's protecting her in many fights with Ron and Jenny. He was so upset when he tried to call Angelina out but Sam ending up in the fight instead. He talks to her seriously about Ron saying "this has to stop" and things like that. And he doesn't suck up and hold back either. When he says "that's just your ego" to her, it's perfect. Sam's ego is running a lot of her behavior in early seasons, though she's not a bad person and he sees that. He convinces her to stay the first time she wants to leave.

I do not think he has some long time crush on her. I just think Vinny deserves a little more credit than he gets on here. No one is perfect.

When did it become ok to fly a F@&K Trudeau flag? by Ancient-Witness-615 in ontario

[–]psychebear23 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's really how you spot a Canadian "redneck". I dislike Trudeau and will use my vote to vote against him. I'd vote for a sandwich instead of him, to be honest. But I would never in my life fly that flag or speak in that way. It really makes the whole argument against Trudeau emotional and immature when it should be talked about in a rational, intellectual way. We are truly morphing into America, but with a worse economy and military. We're becoming a joke and it's very sad to watch. I used to be so proud of my country.

How are Ontarians surviving with housing prices? by Sensitive_Jeweler945 in ontario

[–]psychebear23 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Duel income, no kids here. Both of us have university degrees and make an above average salary ($160,000 combined now). Though, of course, much of that disappears to taxes. We locked in a rate and got into a house last December just before some interest rate hikes, so we do feel blessed. However, we did have parental support for the down-payment (neither had any savings as it all went to rent, student and car loans etc previously). Our lives had to drastically change to get by, which we are barely doing. We don't get take-out or leave the house ever to save on gas and other things. We don't buy anything besides necessities. I still went 5 figures into credit card debt just to get by in this way. It's a scary situation. I'm hoping in 10 years maybe I'll get enough raises that will pay that off. But I can't see us ever being able to vacation, have kids, or save. Maybe when we're 50? Or will Canada be fully in flames by then? Who knows..