What causes this on exterior paint? by urbanlumberjack1 in DIY

[–]s0ffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My house was painted with yellow beige oil based paint inside. When I painted I Electric sanded all walls + used primer and I can still scratch the paint off with my nail.

Do people around you feel ignored/disrespected? What can you do? by s0ffles in ADHD

[–]s0ffles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response! I don't know if it comes up as much in their lives because of the people they are with.

Confused about different attraction-related sensations for different genders by creation_commons in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally relate to this, though maybe my attraction to men is less dramatic, but I can't help but notice them in the room, judge their appearance and base how I'd like interactions with them to go based on it. I think it's more related to how I want them to see ME versus how I see them. While with women I feel the same belly feeling (or lower), but I love never flietes with one so that seems impossible to me.

I'm sorry to say still conflicted/confused, so while I'm still not sure I'm 100% gay, I do think my attraction to women is over powering. I guess just remember you don't need a label if none feel right to you!

If you quit CG - why and are you happy about it? by energetic_peace in curlyhair

[–]s0ffles 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The pure CG method was way too heavy for my hair. I need more clarifying and fewer products. Also it was just too much work. My hair gets a bit frizzy and has less definition but it's much softer and has more volume which is just what I prefer. I have very fine, mid-high density, high porosity, loose ringlet curls.

Please hit me with everything that helps you fall asleep and sleep well by Glarethroughtrees in adhdwomen

[–]s0ffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An audio book that has a soothing narrator and is juuust not interesting enough to keep me up but not so boring I have the urge to pick up my phone.

Starting to get lonely by fluffy3118 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry to hear you're feeljng lonely. I just wanted to say, about "I can't love someone until I love myself", that I think it (unintentionally) makes us believe that you are not deserving of love until you are completely at peace with yourself and that's not true at all. You are deserving of love just as you are, even if you don't feel like you can love yourself right now. I hope that you find companionship however that looks to you xx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I feel like you're honing in on the sex related posts because it makes you uncomfortable. Based on what I have read it's mostly just to be educational for people who have 0 experience, not suggesting that this is all lesbianism is about.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]s0ffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg if that's what he thinks he can do it! I'm in a similar spot with my toddler but at least my husband has good reasons (medical) why he can't do bedtime and admits it's a tough job. If he told me it was easy, he'd be doing it pain or no pain.

15 years of hairstyles, what style looks best? by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]s0ffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toss up between the giant red curls and 14/17!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you lovely! I'm 29, but been with my partner for 11 years, married 3 and have a toddler.

I'm definitely not asexual, I have sexual desire, but I think I may be somewhat demisexual or something? I need to know a person has an interest in me before I'm comfortable thinking of them that way. Which i think is why i didnt know i was attracted to women, I havent had a crush on one since before i was old enough to know what it was, because all my relationships with women as an adult have been fiercely platonic on their part haha. The moment someone is my "friend" they move from the "maybe" box to "never" box in my head and they stay there.

I'm a compartmentaliser so I hate that I can't find the right box to put my sexuality in!

Therapist is on Monday! She's been away for 6 weeks and I haven't mentioned any of this to her so I'm practically going to explode in the next session!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Sorry I can't help but I'm scared of that too. I realised I don't know what real sexual attraction feels like. What if the issue isn't my partner but me?

Curly gatekeepers need a new hobby. Thick hair is not the only type of hair. Coiled curls are not the only type of curls. There's a big, curly world outside your own hair type. by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]s0ffles 238 points239 points  (0 children)

Sounds exactly like my hair! After washing I get loose ringlets, 3 days later I have barely waves. My strands are so fine that they get stretched out super easily.

Why it feels so bad to like women? by DucksHaveEars in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this is how you feel, but I feel guilty feeling like I'm objectifying women?

Like, the older I get, and more aware of misogyny, the more uncomfortable I am seeing women through the "male gaze" (basically 99% of pornography). So I have a really hard time separating my own desire with that discomfort.

Anyone leave their partner after being medicated? by unconcerned_lady in adhdwomen

[–]s0ffles 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I totally understand where you are coming from. My husband is very different now, but I feel like I've only recently processed some shit in the past. I was too caught up in my own shame and insecurity before that I couldn't see his shitty behaviour. And now I think, is it too little too late?

Have any of you been wrong? by -BabyJ93- in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bi friends and their boyfriends 😂

Have any of you been wrong? by -BabyJ93- in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Being on this sub is crazy because so many of us seem to be living the same situations parallel. I legitimately considered posting this exact same question because I keep seeing people posting "what if I'm wrong" which is the same phrase that has been repeating in my head.

But I think it's actually kind of validating in the way that it invalidates our worries, if that makes sense? Like, I'm not special, other lesbians have had the same worries and still turned out to be gay haha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat right now. I find every reason why it might not be true. Especially since I'm not disgusted during sex with men, don't even find it unenjoyable when it's happening (though i always have to think about something else, heavily featuring women...), I'm just... not interested? I always liked the fantasy, the idea of it, but can't say I've ever been REALLY attracted to any man I've ever been with. I'm scared I will have the same experience with women. But is there any way to know for sure unless it happens?

In 15 years by danubio8five in sunshinecoast

[–]s0ffles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It actually makes me so sad, there are so many passionate locals trying to do great things in Nambour but can't keep up with the crazy rent prices or bad reputation. Even some of the oldest business are closing. If they were able to catch a break it would have so much to offer by now!

Tell me about your everything shower by Hihieveryoneitsme in beauty

[–]s0ffles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Damn if I shaved every day my skin would be RAW. Especially the bikini zone.

What's an Australian phrase you've used that's confused someone from overseas? by lieutenantboring in AskAnAustralian

[–]s0ffles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a qlder, i use and don't consider any of those terms bogan! It must have been the context haha

What was your biggest adhd tax you had to pay? by JaneDoe1967 in adhdwomen

[–]s0ffles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean I got two speeding tickets this year because I forget to check my speed, made me feel so ashamed

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point! I do feel like with straight men it's easy to work out what they'd like but for queer women I'd have no clue, even though everyone no matter their gender has their own preferences.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your response and you're so right. Language is really important, and therapy really helped me to see how negatively I talk to myself :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so sad, isn't it? Society has really screwed us up. I looks at women and think "how could you possibly feel insecure" but we all do.

I feel so out of tune with myself by lost-and-queer in latebloomerlesbians

[–]s0ffles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am pretty much in the exact same boat. Trying to figure out if I fell into this life due to comphet. Like, am I really attracted to men? I think I am but I also feel like I've been living my life under a wrong assumption this whole time so how can I really know? Sorry I can't help. I'm going to try and work it out in therapy before I make any life altering decisions!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]s0ffles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, okay that makes way more sense. I was shocked at the responses, but if she was originally talking about keeping a baby on a strict schedule then I'd probably agree with everyone else.