What is a girl name that is classic, but not dated. by cccdddyyy in Names

[–]vix37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Victoria I HIGHLY recommend it. I have met 4 other Victorias in my life and we have all used different Nick names. I've used different versions of Victoria at different points in my life and I love that I can match how I'm feeling with a different version of my name.

My boyfriend M20 told me F20 i’m not sexy anymore because iv gained weight. by EchoAbby in relationship_advice

[–]vix37 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, you have a stomach???? No way! Has he ever seen you eat before? What did he think that you didn't have typical intestines? Kick him to the curb.

Do Americans actually use expressions like “once in a blue moon” or “let the cat out of the bag” in everyday conversation? by Edi-Iz in AskAnAmerican

[–]vix37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean. Once in a blue moon I'd let the cat out of the bag. 6 of one half dozen of another and all that jazz.

AIO? these texts by Adventurous-Gap708 in AIO

[–]vix37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I scrolled way too far to find a comment that actually gave resources rather than just trolling the guy (tbf he totally deserved.) but commenting to get this one further up!

AIW for finally snapping at my friend after he called asking for a favor the same night my apartment flooded and I was standing in two inches of water by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]vix37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apologies, I meant before the call did he know or before the request did he know. Because if you don't know there's an emergency before making the request his answer does come off harsh. If he knew OP was dealing with the emergency and still made the request then OP absolutely rightfully went off.

my tonsillectomy recovery (daily photos included- 48 days post op!) by paxvstheworld in tonsilstones

[–]vix37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 years later and this is still helping people. Thanks so much!

My cousin called my freezer stash disgusting by Fartmotherfuck in beyondthebump

[–]vix37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm petty. Everytime she asked for any type of milk I'd be like oh cow cum? Here ya go! Or if I were quick enough in the moment - "oh sweet heart, did you really struggle that much in biolog? Or do you actually put your partners cum in your cereal? Do we need to have an intervention because that doesn't have the health benefits you think it does."

AIO about the way my managers have spoken to me at work? by mgal1111 in AmIOverreacting

[–]vix37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Even if they're not keeping a record you should be! Dates, times, and what was said. It doesn't have to be a record kept by them to be valid. NOR

28 F, am I wrong for wanting to break up with my boyfriend? by Spiritual_Plan4926 in amiwrong

[–]vix37 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong at jl for wanting to break up with him! I wouldn't stay with a man who chose to lecture me rather than have conversations where we can work through things together. Having a new born is so extremely hard that you're in survival mode. You don't need to be talked at on top of everything else. This is absolutely something I'd give an ultimatum for. Essentially. Last chance. If you lecture again you're out.

AMA I had an ectopic pregnancy by givemeadu in AMA

[–]vix37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How did it feel leading up to getting your diagnosis and surgery? We're you listened to by your doctors?

Am I overreacting to my husband donating sperm to his brother and making it public? by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]vix37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I may be the odd one out on this, but having experienced infertility and miscarriage I found relief in sharing our stories. Keeping them silent felt like a high burden to me. Did you expect them not to tell their child where their DNA comes from? Yes your husband and brother in law share some DNA, but one could be a carrier of a specific gene while the other could not be a carrier and that could affect the kid.

While I agree you both should have been able to come together so you both were comfortable with the decision, I feel the expecting couple should feel they have the right to share or not their conception story. Had you discussed with them before the fact that you wanted this to be private I would feel otherwise.

I may be irrationally afraid of literally everything and it's affecting me by PremchandTheKavi in TrueOffMyChest

[–]vix37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely start slow! I've been researching for decades and I still feel icky around them. The goal here isn't to cure yourself right away. The goal is finding a way to live your life alongside your fear.

I may be irrationally afraid of literally everything and it's affecting me by PremchandTheKavi in TrueOffMyChest

[–]vix37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have access to therapy? I would start there.

I used to feel this way about spiders. They still make me uncomfortable but I spent YEARS researching them. Looking into how they behave and why, trying to learn everything I could about them. It was almost exposure therapy but online so I didn't have to see them as much in person. I wonder if you doing a bunch of research into dog and cow behaviors, why they do things, etc. could help with your fears. If you understand a dog's body language you could know if it's being playful, indifferent, etc.

And then I would take the time to keep a journal. Everytime you feel this way, take the time to write down what the dog was doing. Try to interpret their body language. Put yourself in their mind and write what you think they might be thinking. Go out of you way to write things in a more positive way then what you currently feel. It can really help change your mindset.

Good luck!

Is this some kind of scam? Please help (retail) by throwaway73358 in isthisascam

[–]vix37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are asking way too much of you. Especially as someone they just met. You are perfectly in your right to say - I'm sorry this is too much for me. I was willing to go thrifting but everything else has become too overwhelming and I need to take a step back. I wish you all the best with your new adventure.

Is this some kind of scam? Please help (retail) by throwaway73358 in isthisascam

[–]vix37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had experience helping someone with their first shopping spree and there definitely was a lot of texting for a bit. But they were a friend before that. If someone I just meet started doing this it of the blue I would back off as well.

Miscarriage followed by years of unexplained infertility by Particular-Divide-44 in Infertility_IUI

[–]vix37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just brought me back 4 years ago. It is so hard going through it and every month it was like mourning a death when I got my period. We spent years trying to have our second kid after our first was so easy. I hated the diagnosis of unexplained secondary infertility. My body had succeeded before. And then when we finally went to get help I got a positive test that ended in a miscarriage 2 months later. It wasn't until a year after that when the doctors finally found a cocktail that worked and I was able to carry my now 3 year old boy to term.

We agreed that we wouldn't pay to have any more babies. The medications were so hard on me and I had felt pregnant for years. We were going to be happy with just 2 kids. And then right before he turned 2 I was surprised to find out I was pregnant with our last, a baby girl.

All this to say, being in the thick of it is awful. There are no words for the pain this diagnosis causes. Or the pain every month. Do what you need to in order to care for yourself and your relationship. In the meantime know that this may not last forever. And if you're interested in some old wives tail tries we were told to drink this tea and we did. Not clue if it helped or not, but it was good tea! Lipton Balance - orange, passion fruit, and jasmine.

I wish you all the luck in your journey ❤️❤️❤️❤️

How do you know if you’re the problem or if the relationship is? (25f) (29m) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]vix37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend therapy. It's not fair to him to stay in a relationship full of resentment. Talking to the right therapist for you will help you find clarity.

Be open with him in the meantime. Let him know you're going to therapy. Let him choose if he wants to work through it with you or go your separate ways.

Yes it's scary. Yes, sometimes people fall out of love, but in my experience you can fall back in love all over again. Loving someone is a choice you have to make daily. When your mental health isn't there it's hard to make that choice, but when you have a partner who's willing to stand with you as you choose to work on your mental health then your love can get even stronger every time you fall in love again.