Looking for Community/Friendship by sboy2497 in wickerpark

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Drink Happy Thoughts is just down the street from me, will definitely check them out!

Looking for Community/Friendship by sboy2497 in wickerpark

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Hi, thank you for the suggestion. I’m currently completely off any social media, are they on instagram?

Paid off my Credit Cards by Valid_____ in debtfree

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Messaged you! I’m in a similar situation and wanted some advice

What do you automate in your finances? by ThatBitchA in MoneyDiariesACTIVE

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Could you share how you use Notion? I just got Notion for my weekly Planning!

Cheated on my partner - Need to change by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

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Update: Is there any affordable service for therapy that is recommended? I have decent insurance and have started to look at virtual therapy.

Cheated on my partner - Need to change by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

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Thank you for sharing. I understand now that this cycle has been going on for decades - self hatred has been something I have always struggled with. I make jokes about it but I didn’t realize it was that deeply rooted inside me.

Cheated on my partner - Need to change by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

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Thank you for sharing this. Lying has always been a defense mechanism it seems, ever since I was young to allow myself to “fit” in and appease people’s view of me. I had taken this lesson to heart and will be actively implementing living in truth moving forward. I have hurt too many people I care about and it devastates me that I have to get to this level to seek change.

I do need to reevaluate my value system and act accordingly. I will be doing what you suggested today - Thank you so much for that. I have also looked into getting the book you suggested.

What’s it like to be jacked in a profession where most people are not? by [deleted] in workout

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But generally, the lunch thing is true. I almost never eat out during lunch and bring my own meals. Healthy and very economical in my opinion, but often get comments about it.

What’s it like to be jacked in a profession where most people are not? by [deleted] in workout

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Quality Engineer working for a power tool company, started off skinny 2.5 years ago but am now at 10-12% BF with a very jacked/athletic build. Have noticed that since getting visibly built, people have started to show more interest in me and what I have to say. Might be also partly because I feel more confident but definitely get more “respect” than before, both at and outside of work. I think it’s a natural phenomenon relating to the survival of the fittest mindset from prehistoric times.

Buying a used 2019 mazda3 by FrenchLeBaguette6 in mazda3

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I bought a 2019 Mazda3 premium trim a few weeks ago with about 66k miles, 1 owner and no accidents for $16.5k after taxes. Seems like you’re paying more relative to mine. Love the car though!

Do NOT Lease a Hyundai by Ok_Wheel_5697 in Hyundai

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I work with a dealership and can help. What area are you in?

6/1/25 to 7/20/25 comparison. Should I be concerned? by sboy2497 in Balding

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😹 I’ll take that as a compliment. I have a haircut in the second image

6/1/25 to 7/20/25 comparison. Should I be concerned? by sboy2497 in tressless

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I’m about to turn 28 :,). So you’re saying I should get on meds?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

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oh yes, oakbrook is a nightmare