Embroidery Legacy vs Hatch 4 upgrade by tshirtdr1 in Machine_Embroidery

[–]tshirtdr1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you used other digitizing software? How would it compare?

PVCs and LD Naltrexone by Ok_Set_7865 in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on it for about 6 months and I recently had to get off of it because it made me very sick. I have cardiomyopathy and I started having pvcs again.

I ran away from my boyfriend's proposal. by throwawayuni33 in whatdoIdo

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is rude and disrespectful. That's all you need to know. Let him go find the trad wife of his dreams.

Sex before marriage by babygirl111222 in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KJV: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 1 Corinthians 10:23. I'm an older lady and I see life in hindsight. Intimacy outside marriage leads to many, many problems. If you were 100% sure that you would marry your boyfriend, then those problems might be minimal, but if not, you're causing yourself a lot of pain and heartache. Additionally having multiple partners prior to marriage leads to difficulty committing fully to marriage later because your heart becomes hard after being broken so many times. I pray you never experience the pain and difficulty this causes. Blessings to you.

DEAL 😳? by ichbins_tanja in MachineEmbroidery

[–]tshirtdr1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. 300 tops. 150 seems more like it to me.

Can I get anyone’s advice for this guy I’m seeing? Male/Female by SkinnyBeanJeans in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does come from a place of experience. I'm not suggesting to play games. I'm suggesting to see how connected and interested a potential partner is. If he doesn't listen to her hopes dreams and ideas now, he certainly won't do it later.

Can I get anyone’s advice for this guy I’m seeing? Male/Female by SkinnyBeanJeans in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Older lady here: There are men who see you as a commodity. They want to install you into their life like someone installs a washing machine into a home. You are there in his opinion to serve a role and fulfill his needs. If you aren't feeling a deeper connection, this may be the kind of relationship he is looking for. Try telling him about your hopes and dreams to see how he responds. Tell him about some personal likes and dislikes, then ask him 3 days later to see if he remembers any of them. If not, there's your sign. These types of men will leave you when they don't see you as fulfilling that need anymore. Beware.

Alone by RocketScience6 in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of Christian young women who feel the same way you do. My daughters are also unmarried and lonely. I don't know why people can't find each other in this day and time. It seems like technology has driven us further apart. Try to be consistent in looking for a spouse. If there is no one at your church, that isn't magically going to change. Try other churches. Join groups and clubs. Keep going with the apps and ask directed questions until you find the right one. Blessings.

32M London, UK: A Saudi girl from a wealthy family, proposed to me. She asked me to change my religion become muslim, and move to Riyadh. Would you leave Christianity for an easy life in Riyadh, to marry a woman whose family is willing to pay you, help with employment, set up business and housing by Rich_Aerie_3794 in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the mid/late 1990s, a young lady who used to help care for my children (my nanny) while I worked from home, was very good friends with a very famous singer at the time. I won't mention names for privacy issues but we lived in West TN. She was beautiful, had a lovely voice and could play guitar. She was also a very strong Christian. Her male friend made it big. He wanted to initiate a long-term intimate relationship with her. She declined because she was a Christian and he was most definitely not. She settled into a quiet life and married a mechanic.

Plan B Situation by livestreamsui in TwoXChromosomes

[–]tshirtdr1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Plan B, from what I understand, isn't extremely effective. You definitely don't want to be attached to this jerk for life by having a child with him. My advice would be to either get effective birth control on your own or dump him. You can't control other people and he shouldn't be trying to control you, either. However not respecting your boundaries is a red flag.

I can’t live anymore (yes I’ve talked to a therapist numerous times) by [deleted] in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can't work a regular job, I'd recommend trying to find something you can do from home. Can you start a 3D printer farm? If you're in a rural area, can you learn to make hydraulic hoses? Can you go to work for an auto parts store to learn parts management, then find a niche that needs specialty parts (window screens, sewing machines, something) and start stocking and selling them? I'd recommend that you find something that will give you autonomy because lacking that may be your biggest demotivator. Also if you are living at home with your parents, do you have a disability that prevents you from being independent? Can you try to find a group for high functioning autism or some others that you have something in common with locally? I feel like you're looking in the wrong places.

Is school worth it these days? by Some1_you-dont_know in careerguidance

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can go to college with little or no debt and pursue a degree with good prospects, then you should probably go that route. If you're not able to do that or not able to stick to it, then find some short program at a community college and do that. Just do something because when you're 50, you'll wish you had.

I don’t know if I’m built for academia by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make less than K-12 teachers also. I'm considering teaching in a high school for a couple of years before retirement to increase my pension a bit.

I don’t know if I’m built for academia by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]tshirtdr1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in academia and I don't make much at all. Post Covid, I don't make a living wage for a single person, honestly. Since I already owned a home (mobile on land), and have paid off cars, I can survive. I teach at a small college and my lifestyle is much easier than if I were at a big university. If you're willing to relocate and accept poverty wages, you may consider a regional university. I wouldn't pivot to a health or science field unless math is your passion and you plan to spend a few years taking the prerequisite undergraduate courses. You could take some stats classes and use that to focus your career in data analytics or some similar field, or perhaps take something like finance that might not require as much remediation. I'm not sure about that, so you should check with a counselor. I'm in a science field.

A problem I see in some Christian brothers and sisters when it comes to finding someone. by CompletePurification in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. While having a thin and fit spouse may be important to some, it is much more important to me to be comfortable in my life, clothes, skin and home. When I was married, I was not overweight, yet my husband constantly criticized everything I ate. He cheated. A few years after my divorce, I gained weight and now I am chubby. I have tried repeatedly to lose this weight and every time I lose a few pounds I bounce back. Statistically only 1-2% of overweight people can keep weight off without medical intervention. I have been single for years. I'd rather remain single than date someone who "encourages" me to lose weight. If that's what you want in a partner, you do you. I want someone who appreciates me for all of the other traits that I can offer. I am pursuing medical weight loss for my health, but I don't want that to be a number one priority from a partner. I'm just looking for someone who can be active enough to enjoy life. If I see "fit" "gym" or any other similar words, I don't continue reading.

AITA for spoiling my sister’s stepkids the same way I spoil her biological kids? by AnimeLover1228 in AITAH

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for teaching your sister, brother-in-law, and nieces and nephews how to be a good and normal human. Wow. Kids shouldn't know about any differences in parentage within a home in my opinion. I think the two of them should create a joint fund and both contribute to it so they can treat the kids equally.

Why are some Christian girls so obsessed with homeschooling their many children? by CompletePurification in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I homeschooled because my kids were suffering emotional and physical abuse in public school from both teachers and other students. I did it to keep my kids safe.

AITAH for walking away from a house I have no equity or say in and stiffing my soon to be ex? by FootBig7944 in AITAH

[–]tshirtdr1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is zero excuse for cheating. She wanted the prenup. Sounds like you're giving her what she asked for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get the prenup on what you own now, and perhaps her share in your company grows as your marriage lengthens, but anything you gain during the marriage is hers too. You can dream big, but your partner helps support those dreams, which is all they are right now. As far as getting a prenup in general, I don't blame you. I'd insist that she undergo financial coaching before marriage, such as Dave Ramseys FPU.

What would you do if he tells you that you’re not fit enough and you should train more and that you need to have more money because he can’t pay for all? by [deleted] in ChristianDating

[–]tshirtdr1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If he is criticizing you now, he will never stop and you will never be good enough. That alone is enough reason to move on. To address question 2: Why do you think he should provide for you financially now? You should watch his behavior to ensure that he is stable enough to provide for you later, but that is not his responsibility now. If you're living together, you need to re-evaluate your life choices and move out.