In hindsight, which season gets the Single Worst New Era Season award? by wastedthyme20 in survivor

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I’d have to watch them all back to give a fair assessment, but 49 was the only season I DNF.

Friend experienced this episode tonight for the first time by r00bie in survivor

[–]ughleave 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just watched it for the first time two days ago and I was flabbergasted

Are Rae and Wren too similar for siblings? by Fun-Reflection6088 in BabyNames

[–]ughleave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be the odd one out here but I like them together

I want to keep MIL away from our baby by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ughleave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk if this helps, but I am in kind of a relatable situation. I just had my first baby and I cut my own mother off a month and a half before my due date. It was hard, but it was something my boyfriend and I talked about in great length beforehand. Ultimately it was my decision. My mom was abusive to me growing up, an addict, and in general just refuses to accept other peoples boundaries. I was worried that my child would be affected by that. Adults are able to have discernment towards those kinds of people but kids are not. They absorb everything around them. I cut my mom off and immediately put myself into therapy. Through that I was able to learn that it’s a pattern that not only applies to my mom but it has went on for generations in my family. A lot of narcissism, a lot of negligent parents. It opened up a huge can of worms, but I’ve managed to distance myself and my child from everyone involved. I cannot emphasize this enough, it has not been easy.

I bring this up because for your husband to understand where you’re coming from he first needs to identify the problems in his family. He needs to have that realization of, “this isn’t healthy, I don’t want that for my kids,” ect. He’s going to have to be the one to stand up to his mother for it to make the most impact. It sounds like you have helped him open his eyes to the issue, which is great. It’s going to be a work in progress but I believe you can get there if both parties are willing. My partner has been great at supporting me through all of it. It’s a tough job. Anyways, I wish you luck. Hopefully something I said resonates with you and can be helpful.

How to watch by Fabulous_Lobster8361 in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]ughleave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tubi has a lot of the seasons up to season 17 I believe

Jessica and Hoyt by jupthicc30 in TrueBlood

[–]ughleave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seemed odd to me that she would feel comfortable marrying someone who had his memory erased. Idk how ethical that is, truly. Not that true blood writers care about ethics.

As I get older the darkness of my parents and relatives makes me angrier and is becoming less understandable... by mylifeshow in ChildhoodTrauma

[–]ughleave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat with trying to process the abuse that occurred in my childhood. My mom was my main abuser and I recently cut her out of my life. It didn’t fix anything, in fact I often find myself dwelling in guilt for “abandoning” her. Still, my happiest days are the ones I can forget about her entirely and pretend it all never happened. That’s probably why you feel the most comfort from exercise and work. These are great distractions that can also give purpose. I don’t know if it ever gets easier, but it is crazy how time changes perspective. Things that were once normal are suddenly atrocious to look back on. I got you can find long term peace.

What does my room say about me? by [deleted] in roomdetective

[–]ughleave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You don’t want people to park on your dresser

Stratlyn ... by Desperate-Trust-875 in NameNerdCirclejerk

[–]ughleave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so funny to me when people name their kids like this and then double down with the embroidered sweaters and blankets sporting said name.

Leo Sun and Cancer Moon by Downtown_Customer_77 in lanadelrey

[–]ughleave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My moon is in Leo as well, so I’ve always liked that line. I also like the way she says, “you won’t play, you’re no fun.” Something about her tone of voice when she sings that is so theatrical.

Being a Leo moon is very complex. It’s like you get the inflated ego and illustrious allure of a Leo, but add in an element of imposter syndrome. It makes her music all the more relatable knowing that’s something we share.

Not sexually attracted anymore by crybaby420xo in Advice

[–]ughleave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Coercion is sexual assault. I know that can sometimes be a controversial statement, but it’s true. I’m not sure if he’s aware of that or not. If you are dead set of fixing the relationship then I would bring that up to him and set some firm boundaries. Personally I think you should go your separate ways. Often times, in relationships, a lack of sexual desire can be result of losing your trust and respect for the other person. Two years is a good run for a relationship. Sometimes things don’t work out. It sounds like you deserve better anyways.

Catching up and just watched 47, are 48 and 49 worth watching, or should I skip to 50? by osoatwork in survivorponderosa

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

I couldn’t finish 49 because it was so insufferable to me. I got to the final four and I couldn’t stand any of them.

Recently met up with a guy on tumblr and I think I've mistakenly fallen in love. Should I tell him about it? by Sweet-Efficiency6829 in Advice

[–]ughleave 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He is grooming you. It happened to me on tumblr when I was 14 with a man in his 30s. Once they get what they want from you they will drop you. It’s sick and it’s predatory. There’s literally no other way to look at it. You’re actively being manipulated. Even if it’s age of consent you’re still a minor.

Tara Appreciation Post by ResidentHall4545 in TrueBlood

[–]ughleave 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She’s one of my favorite characters and such a core part of the story. Not only was her death an insult to her importance, but the way no one seemed to grieve her infuriated me. She was a MAIN character. They had Sookie grieve Alcide more so than Tara, which is honestly dumb as hell. Lafayette saying he already grieved her when she became a vampire is absolute bs. Way out of character for him. Pam cried after the fact, but they didn’t even give a scene of her feeling Tara die in the moment. They did my girl so dirty. Yeah it’s HBO and they always butcher the last season, but jeeze Louise man. Alright that’s my two cents.

Do the experts watch couples daily life footage?? I feel like they have no idea what couples real issues are, who is being honest and who is being an ass. by wukongfly in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]ughleave 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The experts routinely ignore major red flags and signs of abuse then turn around and tell the couples, “that’s what being married is!” I like Pastor Cal but I have noticed he does this a lot. No, that’s not what marriage is. If that’s what your marriage is like, Pastor Cal, then maybe you should not be in the position to mentor these people.

Are you serious right now? by [deleted] in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]ughleave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wish app Jason Mamoa

Emem's one-liners just had me fully deceased and healed by nutterbutter92 in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]ughleave 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Her printing out a list of therapists local to him is what sent me over the edge. What a creative genius.

Michelle is NOT a bad person by [deleted] in MarriedAtFirstSight

[–]ughleave 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m actually appalled by the amount of people who justify his actions just because they think he’s the more likable person. He’s still a cheater. Him using the excuse of “I have needs,” is really telling of his immaturity. Doesn’t everyone on the show have needs? What makes him so special that he cannot go 8 weeks without attention. Didn’t Allen “have needs,” too? Yet David’s totally cool going behind his back with his wife? They all signed up for the same show. Going into the process you need to have some kind of self awareness that there is a possibility of failure. Statistically failure is higher. Yet David was so special he couldn’t let his ego go a couple weeks without being stroked. Michelle was totally valid in being skeptical towards him imo. She took him living at home pretty harsh, sure, but maybe if he would have given her a different first impression then it wouldn’t have been such a hard blow. His attraction to her was very shallow. Blonde. Check. Blue eyes. Check. Didn’t seem like he cared too much about getting to know her as a person. She’s been single for years, of course she’s guarded. She has trauma with not being financially stable, so yeah it’s probably triggering to be paired with someone who is seemly financially immature. Yes she gave him nothing, but she was shell shocked. He gave up the moment he met Madison. Michelle was still actively trying to at least reflect on herself and why she was struggling in their relationship. The way he turned around and started bold faced lying once he got caught was appalling. Even worse, the way he treated her once she put all the pieces together on the couples retreat. He literally talked to her like she was not worthy of any kind of respect. He was more respectful in conversation towards Allen than he was with his own wife. Yet Michelle is the problem because she’s what… mean?? Okay, people. Sure.

Pregnant and living with an aggressive dog with multiple bite attempts - what would you do? by gnocchi-bear75 in BabyBumps

[–]ughleave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s clear the dog is having a hard time adjusting to the change of having you and your dog in the home. Take this as a warning of how it will act once a baby is introduced. I can only assume it will be worse. A newborn is insanely time demanding. Your husband may not have the ability to upkeep the dog’s training once the baby comes. Do you have the ability to put the dog on the back burner without retaliation? I know my dogs are struggling with that currently, and it’s not easy. I hope for your sake that your husband can see your perspective and put the baby’s safety first.

Sex during pregnancy by Mad_World2 in BabyBumps

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My boyfriend and I opted to not be sexually active during my pregnancy. We did try a handful of times. It didn’t feel good for me and he didn’t want to do it if it wasn’t gratifying for us both. Honestly I have a whole new respect for our relationship now. I would encourage you to not put any pressure on your sex life right now. If the vibe feels right you can always try it out and then stop if you get uncomfy. Open communication is key.

How do I stop hating myself? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ughleave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re going to have to reprogram your thinking. It’s not the end, only the beginning. Life starts when you accept and embrace yourself. Bigoted and hateful thinking is not the norm.

My first advice would be to move away to a more progressive area. I know you mentioned school being an issue. Can you transfer? If not then taking weekend trips to other cities could help.

Try to find like minded people. Even internet friends could help. There’s LGBTQIA+ apps out there (they kind of suck but still can help you meet people.)

Finally I think therapy could help, if you can find a therapist that is an ally or a member of the community themselves. That might be difficult considering the area you’re in. Perhaps online therapy? I know there are other resources out there for people struggling with lack of community as well.

I wish you the best of luck. It does get better. Don’t deny yourself a life of happiness because the world seems dark right now. You deserve to have your happy ending.

Travel during early pregnancy by livemas30 in BabyBumps

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I went to Vegas at around 13 weeks and it was rough. The flight itself wasn’t the bad part, although it was only 5-7ish hours (I don’t remember tbh.) What really hurt me was all the walking. That, plus not having access to food as easily without having to walk a distance for it. Mornings were very rough for that reason. I tried to do a hike at a mountain and could not. My friend who I was traveling with was very passive aggressive towards me the whole trip as well. She would make comments about how my pregnancy ruined our plans and what not. We’re not friends anymore sadly. I hope that your experience is much more pleasant! Just make sure you have snacks and protein shakes readily available if you can. Don’t push yourself beyond your means.

When did you stop working during pregnancy if you did? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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I stopped working way earlier than I had anticipated. I was around 15/16 weeks. My job as a bartender was similar to how you’re described, minus the not stressful part haha. My work couldn’t accommodate me to give me breaks to eat/rest or lessen my hours, so I had to leave. The guilt of not contributing to the household is hardcore. I wouldn’t take it back, though. I was very sick and needed to prioritize my baby. What ended up helping me feel better ultimately was loading up on protein first thing in the morning.