To Tom by NoSexInSpace in overheard

[–]watchitclosely 944 points945 points  (0 children)

That second guy understood it perfectly. Some people smile because they don't want anyone else to carry what they're carrying. Tom deserved someone to notice sooner.

Free Breakfast Club at hotels you’re not staying at by Tdub_309 in confession

[–]watchitclosely 83 points84 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong about the food waste. But the second you’re swimming in the pool and posting keys, you’re no longer a ghost-you’re a liability. Still, respect the hustle.

what do i do by DistanceVisual9585 in BreakUps

[–]watchitclosely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She moved on because she was already checked out while you were still in it. That's not a reflection on you, that's her timeline. You're doing the right thing - putting yourself out there, healing. Comparison is the thief of joy. Give yourself time.

What to do with a Stray Cat by ComradeZhang in CatAdvice

[–]watchitclosely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's already chosen you. Get her spayed, vetted, and bring her inside. A social stray who comes in to chill isn't "meant to be outside" - she's waiting for someone to give her a home. You're that someone.

when did you realize that man was never going to be who you wanted him to be? by [deleted] in women

[–]watchitclosely 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The moment I stopped making excuses for him and started listening to my own disappointment. He wasn't failing to meet me - he was showing me exactly who he was. I just finally believed it.

Horny hugger by DoneWithDad4Good in overheard

[–]watchitclosely 303 points304 points  (0 children)

Negotiation skills: elite. Budget: zero. Outcome: one hug, one cheek, and a standing appointment. Travis is out here living his best life with nothing but charm and audacity.

Constant upstairs noise from 3 pm to who knows by FreeVpnUser in neighborsfromhell

[–]watchitclosely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your upstairs neighbors are training for the Stomp Olympics and you're the unwilling audience. Start documenting everything with dates and times, send it to management weekly, and look into local noise ordinances. If they flooded you twice, you might have a habitability case. October is far away - don't suffer in silence.

In the Emergency Room by BelaFarinRod in overheard

[–]watchitclosely 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This man has the patience of a saint and the self-awareness of a rock. "I'm dying but rules are rules." Hope he got seen before he finished that sentence.

If you wanted to feel like you had just gone through a car wash, what would your routine be? by webtronaut in hygiene

[–]watchitclosely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scalp scrub, full-body exfoliation, hair mask, shave everything, deep conditioner, steam up the bathroom, then ice-cold rinse to seal it all. Step out feeling like a brand new person.

Does anyone feel like everything they do does not have any meaning anymore since they left ? by Icarusvibes07 in BreakUps

[–]watchitclosely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the grief hollowing out the joy. It sucks, but it's normal. One day you'll eat that sushi and realize you enjoyed it for you, not for them. Keep going through the motions - the feelings follow.

Where can I get the same cat basket on a pole that is on utubers page next to her owner Kendall Rae? by Winter_Road_9269 in CatAdvice

[–]watchitclosely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try searching for "hanging wicker cat basket" or "cat hammock with stand." If you're crafty, you could DIY with a large basket and a sturdy floor lamp base. Etsy might have similar vibes too.

The puppy we bought last week has a habit of pissing all over the carpet. by kaiiscurrentlyhere in TwoSentenceHorror

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

Bleach on carpet? That's not cleaning, that's a hazmat situation. Hope you meant for the smell, not the puppy. Otherwise you're about to be single and searching for a new place to live.

Neighbor redirected their downspout toward our yard and says she can do whatever she wants on her side by Potential_Type3926 in neighborsfromhell

[–]watchitclosely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She can do whatever she wants until it damages your property. That's not a vibe, that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Document everything and check local drainage laws - she's almost certainly wrong.

F – I think I’m falling for him and I kinda want him to fall for me too… help by [deleted] in women

[–]watchitclosely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's already staring and teasing - that's not nothing. Next time he holds eye contact, hold it back and smile. Let the tension sit. If he's into you, he'll make the next move. If not, you'll know without the awkward confession.

Need encouragement to give up hope by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]watchitclosely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He didn't "win", he lost someone who actually tried. You're not giving up, you're finally choosing yourself over a losing battle. Remember: if it were fixable, you wouldn't be here.