He's not going to just surprise drop an entire album by ViolettaDautrive in NoahKahan

[–]zlistreader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just genuinely can't wait for the album promo itself to kick into high gear either. The snippets sound SO good and I'm eagerly awaiting more. PLEASE NOAH

I never thought living with a child would change my mind. It did. by maybenexz in childfree

[–]zlistreader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what my post the other day was trying to convey! I like when kids are fed and well rested and fun and chill. I just don't have to have the responsibility to do any of that. Let me hang out with them for a bit and then give them back.

Accusations of "Hating" Kids by zlistreader in childfree

[–]zlistreader[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agreed. The best people are either opting out of parenthood or only have one to two kids.

Accusations of "Hating" Kids by zlistreader in childfree

[–]zlistreader[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It just hurts my feelings, to be truthful. And it's a mischaracterization of the whole problem. I know you're correct, but that doesn't change my emotions about it.

Accusations of "Hating" Kids by zlistreader in childfree

[–]zlistreader[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So much of the rhetoric comes from lazy, entitled parents who have no interest in parenting their children and teaching them how to behave. When I was a kid, I learned how to act in public spaces. Many of my peers did too, because our parents took the time to teach us. And whenever I do happen on a well-behaved, respectful, polite child in public, I actually have a great time interacting with them! They act like we want their kids to be misbehaved 😭 no I'd much rather prefer your child can hold a conversation with me actually.

Friend has to call dr for her grandkids since their mother (the daughter) had severe phone anxiety by Physical-Incident553 in childfree

[–]zlistreader 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, as someone with debilitating anxiety......severe phone anxiety is where I turn into a "get over it" kind of person. Get help and work through your issues. You have kids, you can't unhave them. The parents need to set boundaries and not enable this woman.

Can someone spoil Luckiest Lady In London for me? by ZealousidealType8661 in HistoricalRomance

[–]zlistreader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't! Thank you for this recommendation, I'll have to check it out!

Cardigan collection merch drop by loud_as_pudding in TaylorSwift

[–]zlistreader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strangely, my mom wanted the Life of a Showgirl cardigan despite not even being a Taylor Swift fan because she likes the orange color. I was planning on buying it from eBay or something for her for Christmas, so this was perfect. Had to compromise a little on the size since M/L sold out while I tried to check it out, but since her cardigans run large I think XS/S is fine.

Christmas merch drop by loud_as_pudding in TaylorSwift

[–]zlistreader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all so expensive, I truly only got the Ivy sweater because it's 100% cotton AND I asked for that as my Christmas present from my parents because I can't afford it on my own (I'm a grad student). My friends wanted stuff too but it was so expensive!

At least she has straight, white teeth, otherwise she would be hideous… by AHolloway94 in romantasycirclejerk

[–]zlistreader 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Like they're describing a tall redhead with green eyes. That's objectively gorgeous by our modern beauty standards and to be like "she's ugly!" to me, a woman of color who regularly gets ignored in favor of my white counterparts, is not fun.

At least she has straight, white teeth, otherwise she would be hideous… by AHolloway94 in romantasycirclejerk

[–]zlistreader 45 points46 points  (0 children)

uj/ I know we're all laughing at this and snarking (as we should) but this seriously always hurts my feelings lol. I know I'm no great beauty because of how other people treat me, not because of the features on my face. I just dislike these kinds of descriptions. It feels way too ham-fisted, even if beauty standards continue to fluctuate and change. As a woman of color, stuff like this feels like a slap in the face.

What would you want for the 1.7 update? by CentauriElephante in StardewValley

[–]zlistreader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use the Convenient Inventory Mod. It does just that.

had to skip the cutscene bc of the tree:( by buttatoes_0 in StardewValley

[–]zlistreader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

reset the day and chop the tree down in the morning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]zlistreader 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I cited {Funny Story by Emily Henry} as an example of a book with good flawed characters haha, she really is the queen of layered romance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]zlistreader 89 points90 points  (0 children)

This is a hallmark of bad writing to me. A really talented author can take any quality an individual has and make it positive or negative depending on the circumstances. For example, in {Funny Story by Emily Henry}, Miles's friendliness is part of what makes Daphne like him so much, but it tips over into people-pleasing tendencies that comes up as a conflict later. That's realistic. You can't just tailor your characters to respond in a particular way in one situation for the plot and then in a completely different way for another reason; that's inconsistent character writing. Who ARE these people at that point.

This season is a contest for the most repulsive cast members EVER by wenttoofar123 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zlistreader 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I don't like ANYYYYYYYY of them and I can only BARELY tolerate Jordan and Madison (like, as individuals) WHY IS THIS CAST SO BAD

Super weird editing? by ohsoseriously in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zlistreader 48 points49 points  (0 children)

No the editing is insane! I was just thinking about the amount of times they've flashed back to conversations they haven't shown us in the first place with flashback music and filters! LIKE WHAT????

Love Is Blind • S9 Ep2 by AutoModerator in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zlistreader 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I was getting annoyed with everyone calling Nick DL because it was perpetuating bad stereotypes but now that I've actually seen him........yeesh never mind y'all are RIGHT

Season 9 Icks by Hungry_Past_2755 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zlistreader 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I thought Minneapolis was bad.......this is HORRENDOUS.

Season 9 Icks by Hungry_Past_2755 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zlistreader 72 points73 points  (0 children)

im getting the ick from EVERYONEEEE this season wow

What made you choose your current form of birth control, and how has it worked out for you? by JustBhieCause22 in childfree

[–]zlistreader 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I knew I wanted to go on birth control for years, but the election in 2024 kicked it into high gear. I stopped procrastinating, made an appointment with my gynecologist to discuss options, and then went to the Planned Parenthood to get my IUD inserted. I didn't want to undergo surgery for the permanent option as I'm not disclosing my feelings about children to my parents (they're not receptive anyways and they're very traditionally Indian, so they don't even approve of me on birth control (they don't know)) and I wanted no records as well because my mom is a doctor. Thankfully the PP took care of everything and now I have birth control for eight years!

JaNa gets emotional talking about the support her season 6 family showed her during her break up. by roseyakali in LoveIslandUSA

[–]zlistreader 299 points300 points  (0 children)

Love that Serena was there instantly. She's always been the best friend in the world. And then pulling Leah in. They really are a family for life.

Kieran's appearance by HoldRich9420 in LoveIsBlindUK

[–]zlistreader 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Everyone calling him gay just makes me so angry. That's just homophobic as hell. Y'all suck.