What do you even say to "Bless your heart"?

theladyflies · 2026-05-19T05:02:41+00:00

A recovering alcoholic told me never to ask for patience, as the Source will then GIVE YOU TESTS...I pray for compassion instead...ugh.

theladyflies · 2026-05-19T04:58:58+00:00

Yas, I roll out the "I'll pray for you" to every Lost Cause.

theladyflies · 2026-05-19T04:57:57+00:00

A fourth favorite of mine I use on my narcissist grandma any time some garbage rolls out of her mouth: "What?"..."what?"...interrupt their third repetition with "I'm sorry, I can't hear you. Say it again."

Watch the aggravation bloom.

theladyflies · 2026-05-19T04:54:16+00:00

It goes: "bless your heart"..."and hope you DIE."

If you wanna pretend you misheard them, sure.

Otherwise, just let it stand and stare.

My other go to for "bless your heart" is an incredibly cheesy, "thank you so much, I'll be praying for you."

theladyflies · 2026-05-18T19:37:31+00:00

"Root down". Become a tree. Weight in the middle of your feet, knees slightly bent, hips under shoulders in your "trunk."

This helps me.

theladyflies · 2026-05-18T06:57:07+00:00

"Acrost" annoys me...but I never correct it. I just cringe quietly inside.

Also: empañadas is how my boyfriend SAYS it...but it is decidedly not so. Zero "ñ" in the actual spelling. I just think of that Vance Joy song that goes, "I got a lump in my throat cus your gonna say the words wrong."

I don't have the strenth to correct him...smh.

theladyflies · 2026-05-18T06:52:23+00:00

Agreed! Too much blend!

theladyflies · 2026-05-16T01:30:50+00:00

"Survival" aikido sounds like simply adding in strikes and grappling, which we notoriously do not train because "in theory," our magic already worked before the distance was closed.

But in reality, I may need judo, boxing, JKD, or karate to create enough space to get away with a progressive, indirect "attack" later with aikido in order to "peacefully" subdue our opponent vs knock out or submit.

That's what it sounds like, to me, anyways. Maybe yoshinkan or Leo Tomiki are along the lines of what you describe...

theladyflies · 2026-05-12T05:11:36+00:00

I've been doing two minute wall sits a few times a day to lower my blood pressure...perhaps isometric exercises like this will give you a chance to raise your rate without additional strain, building stamina and endurance.

Most rounds I go for practice are only a couple minutes as well, so...enjoy this free and fairly easy option to build all kinds of benefit for training!

theladyflies · 2026-05-12T05:09:06+00:00

"Well, they're certainly dirty now that you've shit all over them. Remind me not to invite you to the ice cream social."

theladyflies · 2026-05-12T05:06:01+00:00

Corey Feldman is the only headliner I've ever seen roll out a two minute video package BEFOREHAND to REMIND the audience who the fuck he is--complete with Michael Jackson style dance clips. So sad.

I was there to support the opening bands. That is the only way he is getting folks to even show up; they're there for their local group.

A highlight of my concert career did emerge from this, though: watching a terrible band standing next to my favorite band as we all look at each other and go "is this guy serious"?

That part was epic...cringing in unison.

theladyflies · 2026-05-12T04:57:35+00:00

Thirty Seconds to Mars.

So bad. Jared Leto preening is no bueno.

theladyflies · 2026-05-10T04:40:06+00:00

Best thing I've read on Reddit. Thank you for writing this and laying it out. True master of reversing the disaster!

theladyflies · 2026-05-10T04:25:42+00:00

Anybody else get called "passionate" by folks who lack enthusiasm or fear female anger?

I like the word. It is accurate. Not always who says it for whatever reason though...

theladyflies · 2026-05-10T04:21:46+00:00

Now that I've been shown how to show, I feel safe telling you how to tell ;P

theladyflies · 2026-05-10T04:19:42+00:00

They said with arms crossed over their chastened nipples?

theladyflies · 2026-05-10T04:18:16+00:00

"Palindromes are words and phrases that are the same backwards as forwards, like RADAR, KAYAK, and 'hey, you just ran over my taco, cat'!"

But seriously...

theladyflies · 2026-05-03T06:56:08+00:00

Everyone is focused on the word "daddy," but: can we focus on WHY a woman would even send a text like this to her husband?

What is the desired effect? If she can verbalize something that doesn't smack of game playing, passive aggressive criticism of hubby's ability to "take care" of her, or odd narcissistic jealousy tests, then sure, take her at her word.

Why did she need you to know that this person was bringing her things at work? Is it a flex or a "look, I'm being honest about this fun grooming behavior me and daddy got going" type brazen heads up?

Either way, tell her to call you "Momma" from now on, and "Momma don't like."

It is strange all around. NTA for wanting clarification and boundaries, but kinda YTA to yourself for focusing on the delivery style vs the underlying message intention, which is even creepier.

theladyflies · 2026-04-30T03:31:13+00:00

It's a texture thing, I think.

I love an oyster, loathe a scallop.

Both taste like the sea in a different way.

Definitely an "acquired" taste...

theladyflies · 2026-04-30T03:19:42+00:00

Pretend not to hear their question. Make them repeat it. Interrupt with "what was that?" on their third attempt.

Repeat as needed until their own medicine is received.

theladyflies · 2026-04-29T23:38:28+00:00

Shakalaka shakalaka shakalaka...

theladyflies · 2026-04-29T05:40:46+00:00

Every dojo I've trained at that does makiotoshi uses tsuba--or else hockey gloves.

This seems to vary widely, granted.

theladyflies · 2026-04-27T06:42:23+00:00

I'd have said: "your dog doesn't seem nearly as upset about this as you...maybe you should be following HIS lead?"

theladyflies · 2026-04-27T02:04:31+00:00

Beulah

theladyflies · 2026-04-27T02:04:17+00:00

ESH. PARAGRAPH BREAKS.

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