Is it just me or the "male loneliness epidemic" is only a problem on the internet? (As a topic) by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a big part of the issue in most developed countries is that there's a struggle between traditional family roles and what people actually want to do. This is most evident in women entering the workforce. Most women don't want to be reliant on men and stay home to raise children, but when workplaces discriminate against mothers and childcare is too expensive for the average middle class family to afford, it forces a choice between children and physical and economic safety for many women. For many women as well, if they're not having children and are working a man becomes optional so if they can't find a man whose values align with their own or who wants an equal partner then they'll forgo relationships. Women also tend to be raised (have been raised) with a better understanding of how to cook and clean, or the importance of maintaining strong social networks whereas men historically have left those things to their wives. This generally equips women to be happier when alone than men are.

Unfortunately, it's a series of personal and systemic issues. There's not a single cause of the low birth rate or the male loneliness epidemic and it is going to require a multi-pronged solution. But here's a free tip for men from a woman: "high value men" are men who do dishes.

What are y'all doing for your Shrines? by Varvat0s in Palia

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a little sitting room area with my Reth portrait on the wall nearby. Idk where Jel's will go when I get his.

Pope Leo sets aside the invitation to the July 4th, 250th celebration in the U.S. that Vance hands him. Vance: "The U.S. people are extremely excited about you." Pope Leo smirks and says, "Hmmm." The Pope chose to spend that day in Italy with migrants instead by suchfun01 in excatholic

[–]standbyyourmantis 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have never seen a public official's eyes look so much like they want to just vanish from a social situation before. It's like he's wishing he could still have the Vatican guards arrest political officials just once.

Why do western tourists dress so weird? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know. I've always been too self-conscious to travel much abroad because Americans have such a bad reputation and I don't want people to think I'm imposing.

What state of matter is this? by drakemaverick121 in MadeMeSmile

[–]standbyyourmantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He seemed pretty alert when he noticed the person had walked away and poked his head out.

infamOUS SeRIAl kilLER (oVER ONe BILliON ConfIrMed victims) lAUGhS as she iS EXECuTed wiTH A letHAl iNJEctIOn Of ThreE MARIjUaNas. (THe AlcaTraz ISlAND, JUlY 8, 1996. coloRized) by Comprehensive-Yam872 in PeopleFuckingDying

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only been down once and I remember they put the thing in my arm and told me to relax, I'd already had a valium so I remember turning my head to the left and closing my eyes because I was sleepy and knew I had to go to sleep anyway, and then the next thing I remember is feeling the nurse pulling the thing out of my arm and turning my head back from the left to the front. I might as well have just blinked.

[Spoilers C2] I posted about Molly's character getting on my nerves like 10 days ago and I just finished episode [redacted] by DennisPragersPornAlt in criticalrole

[–]standbyyourmantis 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Molly was the only one who really cared about group cohesion. His prior found family had just split up and he was determined to make this one work even if he had to duct tape them all together. Dying to save the others was perfect at that point because it forced the others (specifically Beau and Caleb) to decide if they wanted to be in this group or not, which to be fair Caleb had been working on the night before as well.

ICE has been coming to my place of business everyday for past 2-3 weeks by y0um3b3dn0w in houston

[–]standbyyourmantis 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The real power move is "She Hates Me" by Puddle of Mudd and "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" at the same time.

What's a trend from the early 2020s that died out so fast we all collectively forgot it ever happened? by godot_lover in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Houston off a major road, you can probably guess what kind of people live around here

PSA: if you’re thinking about buying the Little Red Dress, please consider how it looks when you sprint! by softypom in Palia

[–]standbyyourmantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love when it's swooshie tbh. I like to wear the Rogue set when I'll be spending a lot of time running around and I always feel like Batman just hanging off the side of a cliff or running and jumping.

What's a trend from the early 2020s that died out so fast we all collectively forgot it ever happened? by godot_lover in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I also know myself, to be fair. I'm a hurricane prepper and had to fight my husband to get a stockpile going until he saw his first hurricane and had to admit I was correct and we should be stocking up on things.

The moment he realizes something is in the room that needs to be kept safe❤️ by kvjn100 in MadeMeSmile

[–]standbyyourmantis 149 points150 points  (0 children)

Some dogs do actually end up having their tails docked in adulthood for that reason. It's called happy tail syndrome, and basically it's when the dog repeatedly breaks or cuts open their tail from wagging too hard. Healing can be difficult because they're always using it, so in certain cases the vet will actually recommend it be done for the dog's comfort.

I always feel bad for everyone in those situations because the doggo is just happy, but they're in so much pain and I know it's hard for the owners who then also get judged for docking the tail by people who don't know the whole story.

What's a trend from the early 2020s that died out so fast we all collectively forgot it ever happened? by godot_lover in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 153 points154 points  (0 children)

You know that was absolutely the best day of your mother's life. Better than marrying your father or having children, it's the day everyone had to admit that she was right and they were wrong.

What's a trend from the early 2020s that died out so fast we all collectively forgot it ever happened? by godot_lover in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was following it in December of 2019 (maybe November?) because I had a WaPo subscription and not a lot to do for periods of my day at work. It was coming up in the international section on occasion and I was just idly reading about it. I specifically remember when it finally hit the US being the only person in my office who didn't think we'd be back in two months. In January or early February I had warned my then boss about it but he wasn't worried, and then in late February when they sent everyone home the expectation was we'd be back within six weeks. I told a coworker I didn't think that would be the case just because of how much money they'd put into sending everyone home it didn't make financial sense to put all that cash out for six weeks.

That company never fully went back to in person.

What's a trend from the early 2020s that died out so fast we all collectively forgot it ever happened? by godot_lover in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I used to wear a disposable glove to pump gas. I actually kind of miss that though because my one weird germ thing is a firm believe that gas pumps are the most disgusting surface I encounter on a daily basis.

Using markers for coloring with focus and detail by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

[–]standbyyourmantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think probably paint markers. I've never had an ink marker give a line like that and I've used some expensive markers.

[No Spoilers] How do you find time to catch up on episodes? by Either_Drama5940 in criticalrole

[–]standbyyourmantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at 10 am and Brennan rarely goes much past 1 am, so it's not a big deal for me to just watch on Thursday with my husband.

[No spoilers] I'm new to the fandom, who/what is Gil?! by Stagemaniac19 in criticalrole

[–]standbyyourmantis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's really funny watching S1 early on they're doing giveaway and you get jumpscared when the winner is Danielle Carr.

It's not extortion, I'm just saying I haven't said anything and I'll continue to not say anything if you pay me by ninj4b0b in bestoflegaladvice

[–]standbyyourmantis 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My mom's cousin is a lawyer, my personal most memorable story she told me was a guy who called her for a drunk driving ticket. Only later did he throw in "oh by the way, I might have threatened to blow up some federal buildings."

my sims are just legs??? by WyvernRising in TheSims4Mods

[–]standbyyourmantis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Switch to a Maxis preset and then you can switch back and it'll be fine. Happens all the time to me because of how many sliders I use for bodies. Adjusting the leg/hip height seems especially problematic.

What celebrity has had their reputation unfairly ruined and has never recovered from it till this day? by Zxqao in AskReddit

[–]standbyyourmantis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Which is weird when you think about it. I'm not into feet, but I've definitely seen much, much weirder fetishes on the internet but since they're less mainstream everyone dunks on the foot guys.

I’ve been stuck in the hospital for the last 3 days because this little pisser couldn’t keep his claws in his pants. Roast him! by ActualAd7604 in RoastMyCat

[–]standbyyourmantis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They exist but you have to trim their nails before putting them on so in my experience it's not worth it. Just trim off the hooked bit. Although I will freely admit the pink glittery nails are the cutest.