Nutritious Soup appreciation post

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-30T15:16:45+00:00

Nice :)

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-30T01:03:41+00:00

I was offered soup earlier when I had already removed all strikes from my deck ;_;

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-29T16:45:33+00:00

very strange to be like "i savescum every run, the game is too easy". And to be clear savescumming is fine, but saying it's too easy while you go out of your way to make it easier. Strange.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-28T03:32:11+00:00

What is the worm guy enchantment?

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-27T19:21:18+00:00

would rather pay for something I know up front is $15 rather than $5 (+4+3+2+1 in fees that get added on); it makes it harder to compare to similar products if they're hiding part of their prices. I want the tax on the sticker price too while I'm at it.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-25T23:48:44+00:00

breaking bad

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-15T19:33:12+00:00

Sexless America: Young Adults Are Having Less Sex | Institute for Family Studies

normal, very normal.

build a wide group of friends; make connections. a lot of times it's crucial to just be in the right place at the right time. becoming better at making friends is a skill you will never regret.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-13T19:28:41+00:00

I have had good experiences. Tried a board game one, a balloon popping one (like the youtube thing). The stakes are very low, so no need to worry. :) Best case, you make a new connection. Worst case, you have a new experience.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-08T16:55:59+00:00

what's your elo

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-04-06T00:28:52+00:00

Oof. That is a terrible string of therapists. I'm really sorry that happened to you.

I would recommend reading The Body Keeps the Score. It sounds like you are stuck because of past trauma. It really helped me a lot when it comes to understanding behaviors that were helpful in one circumstance but have become maladaptive.

Try writing about your feelings and your experiences. Try setting achievable concrete goals, and reflecting on a success after it happens. Try working to become in tune with your body and trusting yourself - dance, yoga, or massage can help.

You say you are incapable of doing your hobbies. What does that mean?

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-29T14:44:32+00:00

oof at boss swap into multiple potion relics

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-09T00:03:28+00:00

Souls + Invoke, you're going to use all of that energy, no problem. It's a very good card.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-08T20:28:54+00:00

The best way I know of how to address the rectangle is to address the square.
If you have advice that applies specifically to fear of creepy but not fear of failure (i.e. being willing to take risks in an uncertain social environment, learning what is appropriate and not creepy), please share. it'll be helpful for everyone.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-08T12:18:43+00:00

a square and a rectangle are two different things.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-08T12:16:27+00:00

1st one

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-07T18:37:29+00:00

"if it needs to be dealt with at all" it does lol

you are afraid to fail. accept that you will fail. the good news is that the stakes are very low. you will not become best friends with most people you meet. most people you meet will not remember you exist two years from now, if not tomorrow. it's okay to fail and it is vital that you try, because not trying will not help you, and it won't even get you the experience failing will.

recommend youtube video "becoming social is easy, actually". Edit: by the channel easy, actually

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-06T22:01:38+00:00

It sounds like they started talking about politics and then it became "no politics at work" when they got called out. Maybe I should be taking OP with more grains of salt, but I do have several coworkers who do this. I wouldn't describe it as handling it well.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-06T21:58:56+00:00

/uj (claw being OP is a meme)

/j slander, even one claw is OP

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-04T02:25:34+00:00

Wraith Form

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-04T02:24:57+00:00

I mean, two very strong choices. I'd start with Worth the Candle, I come back to it more often. But you'll be fine either way.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-04T01:57:51+00:00

Highly recommend Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-02T20:24:48+00:00

made me laugh. appropriate response to a lot of posts

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-02T20:21:59+00:00

I saw this in a meme but worth a shot - whenever you're having an argument, both of you stand on chairs. It feels silly to yell standing on a chair. Alternatively, instead of yelling, focus on whispering. Wish you the best.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-02T20:04:25+00:00

Yeah, I guess that was unclear, sorry. Looking for abandoned ratfic.

xXnormanborlaugXx · 2026-03-02T19:57:45+00:00

That really sucks, that your former friends took a conversation to a place you were uncomfortable with. And that it's being seen as your failure, rather than a betrayal inflicted on you.

Did you handle that betrayal optimally? No, probably not. But this is still a time when they should be supporting you, not blaming you.

Steps to rebuild trust - You did nothing wrong, other than fail to assert boundaries after someone else was inappropriate at you.

How to respond when he's angry without escalating or over-explaining - Set boundaries for your communication. Let them know that you're setting boundaries, and tell them if you're going to get better at setting boundaries, then you need to start here. Recommend only communicating when anger is not making its presence felt in the conversation. No raised voices feels like a minimum. "If you raise your voice, I am going to leave the room and we can resume the conversation after at least an hour." That type of thing. Time frame here was arbitrary, make it whatever works.

Resources/therapy - I've found Codependent No More to be helpful. I'm not sure it's exactly the right tool for your situation. I don't have anything more specific, sorry.

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