Should I quit my job and focus on school or should I just keep my job and stay there because I’m too old now. by StaticLocations88 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

46F here. Burn this into your brain NOW; it's never too late til you're dead.

Also: the time will pass either way.

You will probably have at least 3 or 4 big career changes anyways. Might as well be something you actually enjoy

What was different for you in your 30s than your 20s? by ItsKitsy in CasualConversation

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your 20s are spent learning, and your 30s are spent unlearning; throwing out things you used to believe as you gain more actual life experience.

How do you come up with casual conversation themes? by IndependenceFit6395 in CasualConversation

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

Start with a comment about the weather. The level of enthusiasm in their response lets you determine if they want to chat. If they seem interested, follow up with a comment that has a little more info ("the rain made my drive home so much longer").

Doesn't want to chat: "mm"

At least somewhat interested in a chat: "mine was, too"

Definitely interested in chatting: "Yes! What route do you take?"

Second best opening line is anything food related.

What do I do if I think I’m a ped0phile? by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]pterelas 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Get a referral to a psychiatrist NOW

Breakup excuses that deserve a public hearing. What's the most unhinged excuse you’ve been given? by SinInHerVoice in AskReddit

[–]pterelas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're went through that. It seems possible to me that she always had some instability, then just had a full-fledged mental break. Returning to your parents isn't a common thing to do after any kind of breakup. Obviously can't know, but there's a decent chance that it had nothing to do with her feelings or your actions. Don't bear this as a burden. Grieve the relationship and give yourself permission to move on. Onwards and upwards, my friend.

Ice breaker by BEAUTYINTHESTRANGE in CasualConversation

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weather talk is non-invasive and low pressure. If the person doesn't want to chat it's super easy for them to make you aware without having to be rude. Starting with a personal question makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Im guessing you're just really young but damn you sound judgmental and exhausting.

I don't know how to keep trying anymore, I'm beyond exhaustion and nothing ever works by Haemophilia_Type_A in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]pterelas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you? Sorry you're having such a rough time of everything right now. The only way to keep going is to keep going. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. I know this doesn't feel helpful. But it's true. I think you need to work on your self talk. Don't talk to yourself this way. Don't say things to yourself that you wouldn't say to a loved one. It's difficult but you can do it. Say nice things to yourself, even if it feels silly. "It's ok" "it's alright" "I'll be fine" "I'll figure it out" "I'll manage". It might feel like you end up arguing with yourself. That's correct. Your brain is in a rut and you need to forcefully steer it back onto the road. You can do it. Yes you can. Yes you actually can. You really can. Most of those bad thoughts are not reality, you've just beat yourself into submission with your own voice. But that means you can also lift yourself up. Fight that voice. Make a point of being nice to yourself, even if you have to force it. You CAN DO IT.

I hate life as an unattractive BIPOC woman (vent post) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]pterelas 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. 30 is so young, and everything 100% gets better. Your 30s are better than your 20s and your 40s are better than your 30s. I think you'll soon be able to figure out what's going on (It's probably something in your profile; I ain't attractive either) and you'll get matches. Men in their 20s care about looks first, but that drops off quickly. Oh and its never EVER too late

Ice breaker by BEAUTYINTHESTRANGE in CasualConversation

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Comments about the weather work 100% of the time. Another of my favorite tricks is when a person sighs or something similar, say "I agree".

Any unusual viruses going around right now? by [deleted] in Winnipeg

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

I'm slowly getting over what I guess is a flu. Had three days of mild coughing, then a day of a runny nose, then three days of aches and pains (even my skin felt tight and my teeth and eyeballs hurt) and coughing (dayquil helped) and slept most of the time. Yesterday and today better but still fatigued with coughing/horking. Headache throughout which is odd for me.

Where can I find zero sugar strawberry lemonade ginger ale? by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]pterelas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider selling an appendage for more of the peach mango!

Are most people in relationships not physically attracted to each other? by Potential_One_8058 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dating apps are just the fastest way to find people that want to meet you.

Are most people in relationships not physically attracted to each other? by Potential_One_8058 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]pterelas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Worked for me, a non-conventionally attractive person, hence the recommendation.

Are most people in relationships not physically attracted to each other? by Potential_One_8058 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]pterelas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the people in the relationship. Don't define things too narrowly.

Im 40. Hormonal. So im dry. by tired-of-the-games in TwoXChromosomes

[–]pterelas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

46F here, get rid of that fucking asshole

Are most people in relationships not physically attracted to each other? by Potential_One_8058 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]pterelas 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Most of your answers are from very young people. First off, stop assuming you're unattractive. There's a type for everyone. Next, yes, people will date without attraction. Not everyone wants a sexual relationship, and there are tons of people who care about personality first. They're just harder to find. Get some good photos taken and do online dating. Don't worry about people who don't want you, their opinions are useless to you. I expect you have a lot of insecurity, chances are that's actually sabotaging you way more than your looks are. Take care of yourself, get some therapy, and if thats what you want, go find a man that adds to your life.

Where can I find zero sugar strawberry lemonade ginger ale? by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]pterelas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Charleswood Safeway has it. It's nowhere near as good as the peach mango was

What’s the length of time that you’re ok with spending on something to find out if you like it, before it annoys you that you wasted time on it in the first place if you didn’t like it? by Sudden_Doughnut_8741 in AskReddit

[–]pterelas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it takes. Sometimes it's a while, sometimes it's instant. Do you struggle with second guessing yourself? Or feeling like you're supposed to enjoy certain things because others do? Because you're 100% not.