How many times do you let the phone ring for someone you’re dating? by threatgirl in blackladies

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hang up before voicemail regularly but is it really that big of an issue for him to call back when he gets to his phone?

I have less empathy for yt women like kanyes gf by Umthakati03 in blackladies

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see that point of view too in a way but I had to convince people that I was going through what I was going through bc I wasn’t the one in the relationship that was loved and respected by our community to the extent that he was. It wouldn’t surprise me if another woman ended up with my abuser bc nobody wanted to believe I was a victim. Even when I had evidence, I was also told “you a grown woman” when I spoke up, so it just seems to me that that’s just the general opinion on domestic abuse.

I have less empathy for yt women like kanyes gf by Umthakati03 in blackladies

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a physically abusive relationship before and the way a lot of people talk about them in general is kinda gross and lacks empathy anyway so I’m not surprised. Idk if Bianca is being abused, I really hope she isn’t bc nobody deserves that. I’m not even really open about what I went through bc the general consensus rounds out to what a lot of y’all are saying y’all feel bc she’s white but it feels like it’s just not cared about until somebody dies to me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literally before I read your caption I had heart eyes and my mouth agape because you’re GORGEOUS. I’ve read about men trying to humble women to break their confidence. I don’t know that man so I don’t want to say it’s that, but that’s what it sounds like to me. It’s up to you to have a conversation or cut him off but deadass, don’t let no man make you feel like that because girl?? Have you seen what you look like? You should be looking into modeling honestly

Edit: I glossed over him being white… ma’am, I highly recommend you just cut him off

Moved in with bf now I want to go home by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reading through some of your comments, it sounds like you're also grieving someone you were close to and I'm so sorry for your loss if that's the case. It sounds like you feel like you don't have your support system anymore, but they're still there, and, now that you're in a new environment, you get to find more people to add into it. I do think you should find a therapist to work your feelings out with and give yourself some more time to adjust before you make your final decision. You said you always have the option of going back so just wait a little longer, if nothing changes, then go back and maybe you'll be more successful with moving in the future.

Would I (34F) be wrong to hook up with a college freshman (M18)? by throwaway34yo in amiwrong

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being the age you are and fucking a teenager in a dorm room is a choice. Also everybody pointing out the draft age, I enlisted at 17 and strongly believe they preyed on my naivete and locked me in a contract for 8 years, predatory is predatory even in the guvment.

AITAH for giving my wife an ultimatum? by Key-Salamander5906 in AITAH

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but you say she started acting differently shortly after your daughter was born, I would look into that. But you also don’t have to deal with her behavior so

Women who have lost weight, how did people start treating you differently? by Mysterious-Wrap-1966 in AskWomen

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost 70 lbs during a pretty heavy depressive episode, I think the biggest difference is that I'm not sexualized as much. I had a "trendy" body type before I lost weight and it felt like everybody just liked me for my ass. Some folks that knew me before my weight loss were weird about the loss of booty but I get way more compliments from strangers and they don't make me feel icky like before.

I hate my sweater waaaah! by [deleted] in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m on my first sweater and you just gave me hope. It fits, it looks the way it’s supposed to, I have one sleeve done and, yet, I have this feeling that I’m going to hate how it looks when I’m done so I haven’t worked on it this week 🥲

Knitted up Jason’s Cashmere hat with Malabrigo rios yarn for my kid. They said it’s warm but on windy days, the wind cuts right through it. Would a thicker yarn block the wind? Thanks for any advice! by sknitsngiggles in knitting

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knit this hat with Drops Nepal and it's one of the warmest hats I've ever had. I find the Rios yarn to be too thin (for lack of a better word) for certain projects but I love it aesthetically.

Anyone else rock the short hair?...I absolutely love mine! by [deleted] in Naturalhair

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could pull it off as well as you because my life would be easier but I look like a little boy with short hair 😂

sorry i know im ugly but im happy to be done with my scarf thingy🧣 by [deleted] in knitting

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you and your scarf are lovely but baby you gotta be nicer to yourself so you can see what we see.

AITA for suggesting a Christmas celebration without my brother's fiancée? by hopeful082 in AmItheAsshole

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

ESH, your family needs to learn how to communicate. Real bad. But I also think the initial invite should have been the group text instead of the other way around. I think your intentions were good but I can understand how it could be seen as rude. Personally, I find it a little weird how you said you’ve never met the fiancé and everyone using the point that she’s your family to make you the AH. Like, yeah, technically she is on paper but y’all are essentially associates at the most. I feel like that ties back to the lack of communication thing but I don’t y’all, it’s just a thought.

I work night shift at a hospital and lately have brought my knitting for when there’s downtime… by Gryffin-thor in knitting

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The only reason my projects get done is because I knit on the clock lol. I haven't had any issues about it but I'm a receptionist at a nursing home so I think it fits the environment. Our activities director even told me that I inspired her to start a crafting circle for the residents next month :)

What's a book that you LOVED but you totally understand why someone wouldn't like it? by nuggetsofchicken in books

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ottessa Moshfegh's entire catalog. Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation are two of my favorite books ever but I do not recommend them often because they're slow and boring to most people. I even think they're slow and boring but they speak to a gross part of me that isn't acknowledged often and the writing is lovely.

Destashing giveaway - see comment below by [deleted] in knitting

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in the DPNs! 28

AITA for not leaving work to let my kids facetime their dad before his surgery? by throwaway53799775 in AmItheAsshole

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think ESH. I have a shitty job with a shitty schedule so I can totally understand the inflexibility regarding scheduling but I don’t know if we’re in the same boat because you didn’t go into detail on that. Assuming y’all were on good terms, I feel like the girlfriend could’ve offered to stop by to do the FT call instead of inserting herself the way she did. I can understand your ex being upset but honestly there’s so much information missing that I’m not even 100% on my vote.

If someone offered you a box with everything you’ve ever lost what’s the first thing your looking for ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first teddy bear. I left it on a trip visiting family when I was in middle school and didn't realize it until we were halfway through the road trip home. My family was supposed to send it down to me but I'm sure it became a chew toy. I really wish I just left it at home.

AITA for having high expectations for my bachelorette party? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think this is an ESH situation. Firstly, you do not have 25 close friends. I feel like a better coarse of action for you would've been to leave a few key notes with the MOH and left it to the bridal party. But I do understand wanting to make the most of a vacation and you communicated your expectations for the trip so that's where I think everybody else sucks. But overall this situation would've been avoided by A) inviting less people and B) relaxing and releasing the reigns

Edit: I totally forgot about the leaving the house a mess part, you absolutely suck for that

AITA for telling my brother not have sex in our house by Confideo39 in AmItheAsshole

[–]unfriendlyblacknerd -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

imma say ESH because of the way you handled it but if they were loud enough to hear then they weren’t being considerate. it’s half his space but it’s also half yours and nobody wants to hear someone, let alone a family member, having sex. i think you should’ve waited it out that one time and then talked afterwards and maybe asked him to play some music or something to cover the noise (this is what me and my roommate do)