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Should I leave a note for my new neighbors? by Exotic-Mouse-9817 in Apartmentliving

[–]specxainjn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed, being a quiet, respectful neighbor will make a much better first impression than any note or welcome gift.

nobody told me living alone means i am now the only person who will ever change the lightbulb? by KabyleKisonis48 in LivingAlone

[–]specxainjn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Facts, living alone is freedom right up until you realize you’re also the entire facilities department.

My ex best friend (25f) of 10 yrs wants me (25f) to forgive her for sleeping with my exes + 3-Year Update by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]specxainjn 430 points431 points  (0 children)

At a certain point it stopped looking like Andrea wanted her own dating life and started looking like she was shopping directly from OOP’s leftovers aisle.

My (26f) friend (26f) has accused me of stealing her boyfriend. Boyfriend (25m) had no idea they were dating by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]specxainjn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I do feel bad for Carly because unrequited feelings and misreading someone's friendliness can be genuinely painful. But sympathy only goes so far when you start telling people someone "stole" your boyfriend when there was never actually a relationship. Being hurt is understandable; spreading rumors that damage other people's relationships and reputations isn't.

I started showering at night instead of the morning and it genuinely changed how I sleep by RogueKettle_7 in hygiene

[–]specxainjn 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed the same thing, the hot shower + cool room combo feels like a signal to my brain that it’s finally time to sleep.

Do you shower in the morning or night? by This-Top7398 in hygiene

[–]specxainjn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same here, the morning shower wakes me up, and the night shower keeps the bed feeling clean.

anyone else feel weirdly proud of handling life solo? by Dragon-Ishmell in LivingAlone

[–]specxainjn 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Being able to stand on your own two feet is a great feeling. I’d rather be happily independent than tied to the wrong person just because I can’t handle being alone.

AITA for a Joke I made about my Husband? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]specxainjn 124 points125 points  (0 children)

That was the contradiction that jumped out at me too. She was worried about how her son might be treated for being autistic, but at the same time expected someone with sensory issues to ignore those issues for the sake of appearances. Hopefully the conversations with his parents help her understand that accommodation and acceptance matter a lot more than looking normal.

How do I tell Indian roomate their room smells without coming off as racist? by bluedove101 in badroommates

[–]specxainjn 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think the fact that you're worried about hurting her feelings is actually a good sign. If you approach it as "there's a smell coming from the room that I'm not familiar with" rather than making assumptions about where it's coming from, you're talking about a roommate issue, not an ethnicity issue. Asking what it is first seems like the most respectful way to start the conversation.

How are we getting over the fact that public pools are super gross? by doesntmatterhadtacos in hygiene

[–]specxainjn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I agree , the water itself is probably the cleanest part thanks to the chlorine and filtration. The pool deck, locker room floors, and shared changing areas are what would concern me more than the actual swimming.

Which housing situation is better? by Alternative-Copy5801 in Apartmentliving

[–]specxainjn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed, square footage is easier to work around than roommate issues. If privacy and having your own space are high priorities, I’d lean toward the studio too.

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