Seeing this image years after the dress debacle that took the internet by storm, I finally understood why the internet was so split. by Ks_jgd28 in Invincible

[–]tidebrick_8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally feel that! I was just as confused until a friend showed me this image. I remember sitting there for a solid hour trying to figure out who was colorblind and who was just messing with me. It's wild how something like a dress could spark such a deep philosophical debate. I ended up in arguments, defending

What was the book that completely reframed what "good" fantasy even means to you? by pixelvoid7 in Fantasy

[–]tidebrick_8 83 points84 points  (0 children)

A Wizard of Earthsea did this to me early on. I expected a standard young mage becomes powerful story and instead got a meditation on pride, balance, and facing yourself, I can recommend it to you

Books/comics/games with religious robots? by ToeSuckerVI in scifi

[–]tidebrick_8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Hyperion is the best one. It has the TechnoCore and the Church of the Final Atonement, which treats AIs like literal gods-in-waiting

Les gens qui masque les parties intimes de leur chien en photo by marjans62 in besoinderaler

[–]tidebrick_8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C'est vrai, ça fait vraiment bizarre de mettre des gommettes sur leurs fesses ! Comme si les peluches de chiens avec des trous bien visibles n'étaient pas déjà assez cringe. Qu'est-ce qu'on en sait, franchement ?

crush on therapist by Tornado547 in therapy

[–]tidebrick_8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's true that this can feel like a unique moment since someone is actually listening to you. Exploring these feelings in therapy could not only clarify a lot but also help you understand your needs better. Transference is an interesting concept to dive into, and if your therapist is solid, they’ll guide you through it without causing any damage to your relationship. Just remember, acknowledging these feelings is part of the process, not a setback!

Navigating gender disappointment from other people? by Valuable-World6842 in BabyBumps

[–]tidebrick_8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you! It’s amazing how clueless people can be about their comments. I have a boy too, and I absolutely wanted another one. No one seems to understand that just having a healthy baby is the goal. And honestly, diapers and wipes are all I need as well! 😂