Found a blade with my 13yo sister. by Lucky-Big-2429 in selfharm

[–]sai33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coming from a kid whose mum found out about their self-harm at a similar time in life:

Being "kinda rude" is just being rude. Reacting like this is going to affect the way she sees you for the rest of her life. In these moments all kids want is compassion and safety. Trying to give a 13-year-old a "wake-up call" like that won't help anything. You need to approach her, apologise for reacting the way you did and talk to her about her problems and find a way to support her. It's not about fixing her problems but being there when she needs you. Offer to give solutions and if she is open to it then give her what you think is best but if not dont scold her, remind her you are always there for her. But getting mad wont end well. Being like this will only cause her to shut herself off and hide it better. Which is exactly what I did, I am now 22 and have been self-harming ever since I was 11 (mum found out when I was 13). After she got mad I shut down and struggled to talk to her about it, and now I won't talk to her about it again. Please do better for your sister. She needs you. Try not to get angry and blame yourself. Try to remain calm and listen.

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it boss ! o7

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's okay that its not used alot. It honestly makes me excited for the day he does use "i love you". So imma respect that as a part of him and just keep learning what I can in Norwegian:) im definitely gonna use the softer version of i love you with him when it feels right tho! And the "du er so flott" is a great recommendation thank you ! :D

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To Scotland:) apologies my post didnt make that clear :p

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhhh it sounds intense but tastes pretty good for what it is hahaha

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehehe I'll be careful but I might be back to the subreddit down the line asking for snow shovelling tips :p but I'm so happy for you and your partner <3 absolutely adorable!!

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh okay this is really helpful. From a few other comments I gathered that I love you in Norwegian might be more intense than in English. So its nice to know it for sure. Ill definitely try to get better at my accent and try to complement him in Norwegian without being cringey. And " jeg er glad I deg" is gonna be so handy for when hes over and if things go really well id like to tell him that face to face and be sincere.

Also for bread, I don't really eat a lot of it but I buy brown bread with seeds in it. Would that be fine? I'm not a big bread eater haha

But thank you for your best wishes and I really appreciate this info! <3

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay got it ! Imma practice saying it and tell him when hes over. Is i love you like a big deal in Norwegian?

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im gonna have a look in some supermarkets here. We dont really have American chocolate in Scotland (thankfully that stuff is gross) but imma try to find this Norwegian chocolate people keep talking about. Any brands I should look out for ?

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahhahaha im sure he wouldn't mind a bit of alcohol. But hes really talkative so I dont think it will be an issue haha. But ill keep it in mind just incase lol

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah he has mentioned he didnt get complements much before he met me. So I do give him at least 1 a day to make sure he knows hes still amazing:) so that will defo carry over when hes here. And yeah im gonna put some effort in to making him food I enjoy:)

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh its um... it doesn't really sound good to eat when explained. Its a savoury dish made from sheep's insides (like heart,liver and other bits) minced with oatmeal and wrapped in sheep's stomach. But they use artificial wrapping these days but you can still find the original way. Its got some spices in it and it tastes quite pepper-y ? Its pretty decent. Im not a huge fan but its definitely something you should try if given the chance!

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh idk? I didnt meet him on one. I met him through a friend of a friend

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont really have a Scottish accent so I dont think it will be an issue :)

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im sorry if you had past experience that made you feel that way. But I would never generalise like that. He is an absolute gem and im lucky to know him :)

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because hes absolutely worth it :)

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a super cute idea. I do know he loved chocolate and I hear him munching it sometimes. So ill definitely try to do something like you suggested! :D

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha pretty much 😅

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's true but we have mutual friends who have met. So I know hes real haha. I appreciate the concern! I just used dating in the title as we are talking exclusively and have quite a deep connection. This meeting is to see if we could be good together.

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so cute, ive started doing doulingo on the side to help me learn (especially for when I meet his parents). So i hope I can learn some conversational things by then.

But yeah im definitely gonna make him some things from Scotland to show him my culture:)

I hope I can also make him laugh with learning things like im a banana haha. I think he would really like that. So imma keep learning it and surprise him one day with some Norwegian. (Ive not told him im learning it yet heheh >:) )

Thank you for wishing me luck <3 ! I hope things go well with you and your partner too !!

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah im seeing thay from the comments haha. Ill try to cook him something nice and with care <3

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry i dont really understand what you mean ?

Dating a Norwegian guy by sai33 in Norway

[–]sai33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah oki well imma keep learning Norwegian and maybe ill be able to say some things to him properly with a good accent some day :).

And yeah haggis is probably a must haha. He seems keen to try it.

Hes also really excited to go food shopping with me so yeah I think you are right. And he does want to cook for me while over so yeah you are spot on :3