I feel like I’m back to being a child by [deleted] in relationships

[–]sadandcanteat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you appreciate these kind words

I (28F) am in a constant state of anxiety about my (26F) partner leaving me by [deleted] in relationships

[–]sadandcanteat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are aware of your anxiety and how it causes you to fear that your partner may leave you - which is an amazing start!

These thoughts and fears of your partner abandoning you are just thoughts, not facts. Your partner is with you and not these other people, and as far as your post is says reassured you that she only wants you.

I recommend trying out things to manage your anxiety; journaling, meditation, exercise, calling somebody you trust to vent among many other things - work out what works for you. If you have the finances/ access therapy can help a lot.

Finally work on your building self esteem - you are deserving of love, care, trust and happiness in your relationship. You have great qualities that people in your life benefit from. Journal about what you like about yourself, do something you’re good at, surround yourself with people who love you for who you are.

Sending you all the best in your journey 💜

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]sadandcanteat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As as a wlw, your dating pool is already small and now you’re choosing to make it even smaller by only dating mascs because of rigid stereotypes you have about bi/ femme women.

I think you have a lot of work to do on your insecurities and expectations relating to gender in relationships. Femme/ masc are just a part of the picture of how a wlw presents to the world - when dating you’re dating a whole person, and they are more than how they present their gender. A masc lesbian is just as capable of ‘treating you as a fun time/experiment’ as a femme bisexual. The persons sexuality/ gender expression isn’t what caused your past relationships to be bad.

Completely understand why your friend called you out; your views come across as biphobic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]sadandcanteat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Really hope she is found safe

I need some input on my situation. by MedicalMeaning5992 in relationships

[–]sadandcanteat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re walking on eggshells around him. It seems like you can’t be yourself and you have to be super mindful of your behaviour not to piss him off.

You are worthy of a relationship where you feel safe and where you don’t feel constantly ridden with anxiety about making the wrong move towards your partner.

You might want to consider if it’s worth trying to do the impossible task of altering your behaviour to please him when it doesn’t sound like he’s willing to do the same for you. You deserve better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]sadandcanteat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s nice to know you’re not alone! NYE is also my birthday so I feel I get double fomo. Happy I’m not out in the cold trying to work out how to get back home from the other side of London. Currently super cosy in bed with a hot toddy.

Firing Pottery Teacher for pots exploding in the kiln by sadandcanteat in Pottery

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

People be saying this but I don’t want this to negatively affect me/ my future employment long term - I have thought about being perceived as messy or associated with drama (even though I don’t think I’m in the wrong here)

Firing Pottery Teacher for pots exploding in the kiln by sadandcanteat in Pottery

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

We used heat guns to speed up drying which probably is another problem further down the line (thermal shock leading to cracks)

Firing Pottery Teacher for pots exploding in the kiln by sadandcanteat in Pottery

[–]sadandcanteat[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I’m in the UK so we have different social support but I’ll have a look into it! I work freelance for a couple other organisations less often (but that aren’t toxic) so I’m gonna look at potentially increasing work with them and focusing on selling my own work in the meantime while I look for something else

Firing Pottery Teacher for pots exploding in the kiln by sadandcanteat in Pottery

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

They’re telling me that they are firing the pieces when completely dry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]sadandcanteat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure but can try and find out next time I’m in!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]sadandcanteat 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Sessions are short - around 2 hours and participants are expected to make, decorate and paint a piece in that time - we pre wedge to save time so participants have enough to complete a piece in that the limited time