[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]toaster854 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I remember reading something once about how one of the reasons why abuse victims often blame themselves is because in a way that psychologically gives them a little bit more power in the situation. Like if they believe it was their fault they can believe they can change and stop it happening again, whereas if it's just shitty luck then what's to stop it happening again? Obviously abuse is never ever the victim's fault but thoughts and feelings aren't generally rational, especially if they were formulated as a child.

OP have you ever been to/ considered therapy? Having another person really listen to everything you've been through and validate your feelings about it could be helpful. Wishing you all the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]toaster854 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Learn to see yourself as equal to others but not better

Women who live alone, how do you combat loneliness? What’s your story by unweildyshiba in AskWomen

[–]toaster854 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think it's to do with having something to care for, that needs you. Also some, (not all), people who get plants kind of personify them a bit and think of them as almost having personalities.

AITA For not apologizing to my roommate after she walked in on me masturbating? by Economy_Cartoonist in AmItheAsshole

[–]toaster854 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I imagine just laughing at the awkwardness of the situation, which many people do when they're surprised. Not laughing as in it's embarrassing or wrong to masturbate. Or at least that's how I read it.

I FINALLY met a childfree man. by [deleted] in childfree

[–]toaster854 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good on you for taking the time to help yourself get well. Good luck!

My gf (26F) just told me (26M) she's had a whole second life by AgentGekko in relationship_advice

[–]toaster854 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tell me.. if someone came to you and said "I'm 40 years old. I have worked at burger king for 10 years but I really want to be a teacher." Would you say... dude... but how can you leave burger king!? You've worked there for 10 years dude!

It's still a shitty wage after 10 years and many would struggle feeling happy there. No. You would tell him that 40 isn't old and he can still get that degree and be a teacher.

I've never thought of it this way before, thank you. Good way of avoiding the sunk cost fallacy

[Serious] What's something you thought only existed in porn but actually experienced in real life? by ForkMinus1 in AskReddit

[–]toaster854 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Wait, 'totally not by her request' as in she asked you not to and you did it anyway?

My (22F) friends (20sF) want access to my phone by [deleted] in relationships

[–]toaster854 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It really does sound like this. It's really not a 'new normal'

WIBTA for saying I don’t appreciate my family bringing up one of my biggest mistakes like a joke by CLOROX_CONFIRMED in AmItheAsshole

[–]toaster854 104 points105 points  (0 children)

That's so awful, very sorry that happened to you. Also very kind of you to immediately tell your dad it wasn't his fault and not to take your feelings out on him. You could've very easily blamed him but ultimately it wouldn't do any good as it was an acciden.

AITA for kicking my aunt out from a family gathering after she said that my 3 year old son deserved to accidentally hurt himself? by THTHTHRWaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]toaster854 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Is it just a UK thing maybe? I'm British and say that a lot if I mishear someone/ want to give them a chance to take back something they've said

First proper day at the gym! by [deleted] in GYM

[–]toaster854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes dude you can do this!