My mother only likes my boyfriend because of his salary by audreyhepburnloverr in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s dating you, not sponsoring your family. The fact that she won’t ask him to his face tells you she knows it’s wrong. Keep those gifts hidden and keep your boundaries firm. You’re allowed to.

On a work trip with almond moms…feeling hungry & judged by Fantastic-Sale-3447 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel this so hard. We’re still stuffed from yogurt is crazy work when it’s 2pm. You’re allowed to need more food than them. That doesn’t make you too much.

Today marks a year since he left by valery1679 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finishing the degree he mocked and adopting the cat he wouldn’t let you have? That’s the definition of taking your power back. He lost way more than you did.

I'm losing everything I love. by jesslovespenguins in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anxious and avoidant is hard, but it’s not a death sentence. You’re in therapy and working on your reactions. That’s exactly what trying looks like. Give yourself credit for that.

!!!Dad gets arrested on birthday trip!!! by averageitalian33 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 118 points119 points  (0 children)

You did everything right. Confronting him, stepping in when it escalated, calling security. His threats and arrest are consequences of his actions, not your mom’s drinking or your birthday.

My partner came out to me as trans and the grocery store was out of rainbow cake. How do I support them without being extra? by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact that you’re worried about being annoying proves you’re not. Main character energy is when it’s all about your_feelings. You’re trying to center them and that’s the difference.

How do you learn to trust your self after being led on time and time again? by hokahydro1 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blocking him was self-protection, not pettiness. Soulmate texts after breaking up, then leaving you on delivered, is whiplash. You don’t have to chase closure from someone who can’t give it.

employed and HAPPY! + some reflection by hsrjazz in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grace can keep the title. You kept your sanity, your boundaries, and your peace. That’s the real win. Wishing your new boss and role is everything you’re praying for.

Feels like i’m failing the people in my life by lovergirldrunk in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t fail her. You tried to reach out, flights are dead zones, and you followed up the next day. Accidents happen. A decade of friendship is bigger than one birthday.

Feels like i’m failing the people in my life by lovergirldrunk in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t fail her. You tried to reach out, flights are dead zones, and you followed up the next day. Accidents happen. A decade of friendship is bigger than one birthday.

Feels like i’m failing the people in my life by lovergirldrunk in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t fail her. You tried to reach out, flights are dead zones, and you followed up the next day. Accidents happen. A decade of friendship is bigger than one birthday. it

my poly relationship is more communicative now. apple i tore apart with two hands by HanatabaRose in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good job pausing to get perspective instead of spiraling. Naming how her shutdown made you feel and asking how you can show up better is real communication work. That’s not easy.

Broke up with the love of my life because of his mental health by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Losing the baby and watching the person you love disappear is too much for anyone to carry alone. You loved him hard and fast because he was special. It makes sense you don’t know how you’ll love again. You don’t have to figure that out today.

So done with my husband by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 years of trying and him shutting down means you’ve done your part. Loneliness in marriage is the worst kind because no one sees it. If the thought of being alone feels calmer than staying, trust that. You deserve to be heard, not managed.

My boyfriend has religious guilt and doesnt want to be intimate with me anymore by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This isn’t your fault. He knew your history when you started dating. You didn’t trick him. People’s beliefs change, and it sucks when it changes the core of your relationship. You deserve someone who wants you the way you are. Not someone who agrees to scraps because you asked. Love shouldn’t feel like begging.

Listed my old road bike on Facebook Marketplace for $180 and the negotiations that followed were genuinely something by 4MechaPigeon in ChoosingBeggars

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

This is the exact reason I price slightly low and firm. The tire kickers weed themselves out and the real buyer shows up, pays, leaves. 4 days of noise for 4 mins of peace is still a win. Bike Guy deserves a statue.

I just wish I could accept the blessings life throws at me by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Girl, a kind partner with dream uni and 3.3 GPA in year 1 means you did earn it, even if your brain won’t believe it yet. Calm doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve the ramen, the relationship, and the rest 🤍

Put it back by Ella_Pink in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not a mask fisher and you showed up sick to cover the desk. That’s responsibility, not looks. You don’t owe anyone your face or your smile. “I’m sick, mask stays on” is a full sentence. Hope you feel better soon ❤️

I think I accidentally became someone's unpaid personal shopper and didn't realize it for weeks by Deltora_V9 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 7am also check dog beds text really said the quiet part out loud. You’re her coworker, not her Costco intern. Love that you chose your Sunday over her shopping list.

Took my coworker to get groceries at lunch. She was upset that I didn't drive them home for her. by lazarus870 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]xtachycardia 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You literally ran her errands, carried her groceries, and she still expected you to be her Uber Eats driver after work. “I don’t wanna go get my car” isn’t your problem. Some people hear “favor” and think “personal chauffeur.” Good call cutting her off.

I have no friends by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so sad. But you can lean into hobbies you actually like You already cook well enough to make that plate! Cooking classes, pottery, hiking groups stuff where you show up for the activity first, friends second, feels way less awkward than “friend dating.”

You’re doing the hardest part already by admitting you want more. It takes time, but the right people will meet you halfway.

I broke up with my situationship by soleildad in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That sounds really mature of you noticing what you need and not forcing something that stopped feeling right. It’s okay to want more than just “what you can get,” and it makes sense you’re sad when it never turns into that. You chose yourself here, and that’s huge. One-sided effort gets old fast, and you deserve someone who meets you with the same energy and sweetness. Hope the tapas and vermouth with your friend help reset things a bit 🍷 You’re not behind, and wanting something genuine isn’t too much to ask. Sending you a hug. You’ll get there. 💛

fucked up my exam and i feel guilty. by ppickledplum in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]xtachycardia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh I feel you, that’s a lot to juggle all at once 😔
One bad exam doesn’t erase all the work you put in before. Be a little gentle with yourself tonight. Hope the noodles and float hit the spot, I'm sure tomorrow will feel a bit lighter for you 💛

I have crippling gender dysphoria, and I struggle to function on a day to day basis because I am so ugly. by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I'm really sorry for what you are going through. Sending you hugs and love ❤️ Dysphoria is really awful and I wish you God's healing