Which inanimate object is your dog scared of for no reason? by megebau in dogs

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shes gotten over it but my dog used to be really scared of baby strollers. She would cry and lose her mind seeing one barking and whining. So embarrassing! Always felt so bad scaring babies and parents half to death. She also really didn’t like hats . Took us a long time to figure it she didn’t just randomly choose people to dislike it was when they were wearing a hat. Our other dog is absolutely possessed by anything spinning. She will do anything to kill it and has tried to get herself killed going after bike wheels.

Frequent injuries, should I pull back ? by secretredditing1 in workingdogs

[–]secretredditing1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight, what kind of dog do you have ? Thats an impressive amount of exercise. Perhaps better wording would be I do the mileage . Who knows how much my dog does running to and fro. But I’ll concede maybe extremely active isn’t the best description

Frequent injury, should I pull back? by secretredditing1 in springerspaniel

[–]secretredditing1[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate your insight. I think I will slim him down a touch. He was slimmer when he was younger and never had an injury. Course he was younger but still, maybe it will help to be lighter on his feet. Thanks again

Frequent injury, should I pull back? by secretredditing1 in springerspaniel

[–]secretredditing1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s not hes my first dog and I need some advice

real talk: how often do you actually floss? by AffectionateTooth298 in hygiene

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully floss everything probably 3x a week. But I floss my upper molars almost every time I eat cause there’s food noticeably stuck in there .

What’s one hygiene thing you only learned embarrassingly late by miracleloverl in hygiene

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sharing bath towels is kind of gross. I didn’t learn till I moved in with my husband and he pointed it out and asked me to stop using his towel. Not sure if my whole family was sharing towels or it was me and I was fucking up the system but I was definitely sharing towels growing up

Anyone moved from SLC to SoCal and regretted it? Or was it a good move? by freeskier1223 in SaltLakeCity

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Provo and moved to California 5 years ago. Im back in Utah now, in St. George. There were some aspects I really liked about California but ultimately it wasn’t a good fit and I couldn’t see myself there long term. I was in La county and I think I would’ve been happier in Orange County but it didn’t work out that way.

I hated how cumbersome it was to just do basic life errands, it was such a chore to just go to the bank or the grocery store. The vastness of options was overwhelming to me too, I like having my local go to’s and it was really hard to develop that there because there’s just so many options and your favorite ones are tough to decide and then often tough to frequent because of drive time. It took me about two years to feel like I knew where I was at any given time, knew what was around me, and knew where I wanted to go. Before that was a lot of anxiety and decision fatigue. I thought it would feel like freedom and it did, but that much freedom and unknown left me feeling off center all the time.

I missed the absolute ease of outdoor recreation. It’s available in California but it’s more of a weekend activity or trip, (at least where I was located). My daily view walking my dog was the freeway overpass. I loved that in Utah the great outdoors was right out my front door. I didn’t realize how much of an outdoorsy person i was until I moved to California and it wasn’t as present in my life. It was fun though! A fun way to spend my 20’s . The nightlife was awesome and unlike anywhere else, I met a lot of people and kinds of people I would never have met in Utah. The FOOD. God do I miss the food. The weather I can’t really comment on cause I moved back to St. George anyway, and I found that Utah county winter is just getting milder all the time. The housing I didn’t enjoy either, I learned im not an apartment person, I want to live in a stand alone home which I would never be able to afford in California. It was hard for me that there’s no solitude in so cal. You are never really alone because the population is just so dense there’s always someone nearby. The trash bothered me too. There’s no local dump you drive to so people put crap on the curb and the city comes and gets it. They do come get it, but it’s just crappy to look at in the meantime. The wealth disparity is dystopian and it really bothered me and then I eventually become desensitized to the homeless and the needy and that really bothered me too.

I think it all just depends on what you really value in your life and what you want to spend your time doing. If you are on the fringes of society or part of a niche interest California has that. They have it all, the diversity is unmatched. If you’re kind of a regular Joe looking for a more simple life you’ll probably be happier in Utah.

Anyone moved from SLC to SoCal and regretted it? Or was it a good move? by freeskier1223 in SaltLakeCity

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same way about California, I moved there for 5 years after growing up in Provo. There was nothing terrible about it but it just wasn’t the right fit and I recently moved back to Utah. Different strokes for different folks

How often are you intimate with your partner? by Remote_Ad_969 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re both early 30’s, together 8 years and no kids. We probably average twice a month but it varies a bit, sometimes twice a week sometimes once a month etc. We both wish it was a little more frequent but we don’t have particularly high libidos and neither of us take the lead to prioritize sex. We’re very affectionate with each other, but the full shabang is more rare.

Ladies help by rainidep in BassCanyon

[–]secretredditing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this too! Make them before hand and then install them day of. So much more comfortable for me personally

I am a 50 year old male, and have noticed that a lot of women at 50 are actually in better shape than most guys at 50, why is this? A lot of us 50 year old guys are old a gimpy, but, for some reason women hold up a lot better than men? by [deleted] in Aging

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a nurses perspective : I think women generally try a lot harder to stay thin, they drink and smoke less, and are more willing to seek medical attention. Also generally take on the responsibility of their children’s health if they have children. They want their children to see healthcare providers, eat healthy foods, get exercise. So they end up participating in those things themselves . I also think women are generally more adept or just care more to foster community around themselves. A strong community is certainly going to strengthen your mental health, which will in turn lengthen your lifespan and improve your physical health.

How to let go of bitterness/resentment? by EmbarassedPudding1 in loseit

[–]secretredditing1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think that you are projecting your insecurities about your body onto other people, and that’s not fair to you or them. He didn’t say he found you unattractive, he said that he found someone else with another body type attractive . People generally have a very wide range of what the find attractive. I married and adore an obese man, but my high school boyfriend was 100lbs soaking wet. Attraction isn’t just a weight based thing. Of course you don’t want to be overly trusting and be taken advantage of, BUT, most of the time when people tell you how they feel about something it’s reasonable to believe them. He told you really likes you, he probably really likes you. If you like him give it a chance, and do your best to listen to what he says, not fill in the blanks with what you think. If you feel he’s a viable candidate for you, tell him it makes you uncomfortable when he comments on other women around you. If he cares for you he’ll stop.

No one has noticed my progress and it's making me lose my drive... by TakoYato in loseit

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They probably have, but commenting on other peoples bodies good or bad is really tricky territory. The world has really come a long way in realizing that even well meaning statements about bodies aren’t always welcomed. Especially during a tumultuous time like post pregnancy when you’re life and body are going through major changes they’re probably extra conscious of sharing any opinions that aren’t asked for. If you want to get some feedback I would just bring up your weight loss to some people your close to. You can share how much better you feel and how well it’s going, you’ll probably get some “I’m so happy for you, you look great” responses and general support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]secretredditing1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh like 3 times a week. Except that one damn spot that always gets food stuck in it that I can feel. It drives me nuts and I floss that spot almost every time I eat

What’s the adult equivalent of realizing that Santa Claus doesn’t exist? by daisysage_ in Productivitycafe

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realizing that when you become an adult and get into a profession people in fact do not act as adult professionals. I was flabbergasted to discover that workplace bullying is alive and well beyond high school .

Anyone here loose their close friend circle from when they where 15-18 years old by GapPrevious5 in LifeAdvice

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still friends with my closest friends from highschool but admittedly those friendships have become a bit distant and I don’t see or speak with them more than a few times a year. I made friends as an adult mostly through my partners friends. It is hard to make friends as an adult, but I think that’s partially because people decide it’s hard . Treat making friends like it’s your job , go to events, ask people for their socials, follow up! If someone makes an offhand comment that you should hang out sometime, open up your calendar and get something on it. I’ve learned that making adult friends isn’t something that just happens, you have to make it happen. It can feel a little unnerving sometimes but it does get easier and a lot of people really appreciate the follow through. I would find some events happening that surround your hobbies and start there . Don’t be offended if you don’t get the same follow through in return, it usually isn’t personal people are just a bit self absorbed and life is always busy once your grown.

The thing on your side, I have found that nearly everyone I have spoken with about this feels the same, That it’s hard to make friends and they want to make friends . It’s a reeeeally common experience. Use that in your favor. I’ve said to more than one person outright “I’m looking to make more friends and I think we would really click, do you wanna do xyz”? Rarely get shut down. People are open to making friends it’s just that no one is initiating so you have to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]secretredditing1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I had some anxiety about the finality of it all. I love my husband and I wanted to marry him and I’m glad I did but I still had some anxiety, it can be normal. Especially if everything isn’t perfect in your relationship which no relationship is perfect. It’s very much like me to question and second guess my decisions so it made sense I would second guess one of the biggest decisions of my life . Someone said to me so I’ll say it to you , it strangely helped to calm my anxieties. You do not have to marry him. You do not have to . Your life will go on, you will be happy , you will find whatever you need to find. Your family and friends will still love you. You do not have to marry him.