feralranger said:It’s futile; he’ll just come crawling back. And honestly, you aren't going to be able to tie him down.

George Davis6 As the saying goes:
Finding a way to distract a child by pivoting their interest toward something entirely different—well, I have found that this tactic works remarkably well in a staggering number of situations.

Zero points in the long run—everything works if you only care about the short term. Do you honestly believe that’s some groundbreaking concept she hasn't already mastered?

I find myself staring at this particular statement, and I cannot help but feel a profound sense of exhaustion at its sheer absurdity. It is truly remarkable how we continue to circle the same drain, over and over again, without ever actually making any progress toward a sensible conclusion. One might almost call it a Herculean task just to maintain a shred of sanity while navigating these repetitive cycles, though even that seems like an overly generous description of our current predicament.

Do you honestly believe she’s oblivious to what he’s saying? Please. The woman is a professional psychologist; she’s spent her entire career studying the human mind, yet she’s essentially centered her whole existence around her only child. She hasn't had much else going on in her life besides him. And despite all that expertise, the boy has turned into such a notorious bully that his entire school district knows him by name.

So, where does the father fit into all this?

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Am I sick? (Long post) in Psychology & Therapy · Oct 12, 2017

You’ve already taken that first big step—just by opening this thread and being honest about what’s weighing on you.
Most people let their whole lives slip by without ever pausing to look back or ask themselves those tough questions... but you actually did it. Right now—at 29.
I truly believe you have more than enough time to get everything lined up. Just don't try to fix it all overnight—seriously, don't force it—or you'll just end up spiraling and adding more stress to the pile. Take it slow—one day at a time, little by little.
The key is leaving the junk behind—the bad habits, the vices, and those people who just waste everyone's time—while working just as hard on your physical health as you do on your life in general. It isn't easy, obviously—I think most of us are constantly fighting these same battles—so you definitely aren't alone here. You've identified the problem, so now just start moving toward the solution, slowly and steadily. 👍

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I don't trust anyone anymore... in Psychology · Oct 25, 2014

Spot on.
The more people I meet, the more I realize how much fake energy is out there—honestly.
Is being genuine really that hard? 🤔
It’s not like you’re losing anything by being real.

They say one thing, think another, and then do something completely different...
You just can't rely on anyone.
There's way too much acting going on—people act all sweet to your face, but the second you turn your back, they start trashing you, which is just straight-up nasty to hear... it makes me wonder how I can even pretend everything is fine when they go from "best friends" to enemies that fast.
It... well, it just makes you stop and think.
And honestly? That’s most people for you.
Then you've got the suck-ups, obviously.
They’ve basically traded their entire personalities just to please others—they agree with everyone and everything. They don't even have their own opinions anymore; they just borrow someone else's.
Total sheep. Just mindless sheep.
It's actually pretty pathetic.

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A massive forum is a dead forum in Feedback & Suggestions · Feb 24, 2011

There isn't any chat available in the US 😛😁

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