Posts by Hannah Allen5

Yeah. I haven't switched sides 😬 nor is that even an option for me, honestly ☕

Noah Moore61 said:No, seriously, I’m curious. For real. Let's say you're in a relationship, and your partner—your better half (or your future headache, right?)—starts checking out your buddy. What then?

Or even better. Imagine you actually catch feelings for your friend's girl. And she feels it too. Not just some passing thing, but like, a genuine spark. You'd be thinking about her constantly, man, it would be intense. Is it truly "Bros before hoes"? Or would you actually walk away from something real?
Just asking.

Personally, I know there are certain people where it wouldn't even be an issue for me, provided their partners—or exes—were actually decent enough. Because, I guess, at some point, a previous agreement with that same person might have been broken anyway. 😳

Of course, it's not like I'd do this in every situation or with just anyone. And honestly, I don't think there's a single person out there I would ever do this to without being fully prepared to lose that friendship forever.

Speaking of the topic of the day, I once dealt with a situation where someone I knew—a woman—started hooking up with a guy that I was also seeing. I bet you guys can't top that. 🤣

Don't try to force your kid to be some idealized version of who you want them to be. I mean, obviously, that's no guarantee they'll turn out successful or anything, but saying stuff like "if you keep fighting, you're going to get hit" isn't exactly a roadmap if your goal is to raise a child who doesn't resort to violence. In fact, by saying that, you're basically just teaching them that hitting people—or at least threatening them—is perfectly fine.

I guess this applies to pretty much everything else, too, and honestly, I’d argue that what you actually say to a child might not even be the most important part. What really matters is what they see, what they hear, and how they feel in those moments.

It’s been a full week since my last cup of coffee, and I haven't touched a single Coke or any energy drinks either. I guess I have this feeling that it's actually getting easier to wake up in the morning—or at least, I'm finding enough clarity to actually get out of bed when the alarm goes off. People have been nudging me to keep this streak going, since my initial goal was just to see if I could survive a single week, and now they're telling me I should stick with it to see how it impacts my workouts. Since I haven't hit the pavement for a run in about a month and a half, I figure I'll probably need at least three solid training cycles before I can get a realistic sense of whether this change is actually helping my performance. A friend of mine mentioned that they struggled through their workouts for several months before their body finally adjusted to the shift.

Ashley Vaughn79 said:I feel the same way about this idea. It really hits home now that I'm in my 40s and the kids are grown and independent; it stems from the fact that they didn't have those wild experiences in their 20s, so now, in their 40s, they don't even have a clear sense of what they actually missed out on. 😁

Yeah, sure, you can still stay up until dawn in your 40s, but it just doesn't carry the same weight as it did back in your 20s. 😁

For me, though, since I don't have kids and I'm pushing 40, I don't really have a specific idea of what I've missed. I guess it's more about the individual and where they are in life. People at that age just end up in the situation they're in, so now, in their 40s, if they wanted to have kids, they don't necessarily have to, and they can just "live" in a way that fits their age. Whether they actually missed out or not, I don't know. I suppose it depends on whether we're talking about things that are borderline questionable for a 20-year-old (like experimenting with anything or passing out drunk in some random field or whatever), or stuff you can just make up for whenever you want (like traveling, sex, and things like that).

I’d say somewhere in the 25 to 30 range—give or take a couple of years—is probably the sweet spot. As for marriage itself, I’ve noticed people mentioning that some folks just view it as a one-time thing. Honestly, I think that makes sense when you're first starting out. Of course, there’s always that nagging possibility that one person isn't actually taking the whole commitment seriously and isn't really prepared to act like they're actually married🙂

I mean, if I weren't looking at it as a lifelong commitment, I guess I could just end up marrying every single person I match with on an app or anyone I don't immediately get into a massive blowout fight with.

I honestly feel like I’ve got hugging down completely wrong 😳 and, let’s be real, you can definitely survive without getting four hugs a day. I mean, there are plenty of days where I don't have any physical contact with anyone at all, let alone a hug. I can't even remember the last time I 😳

Joseph Rivera75 said:From my college, I mean.

I honestly feel like this topic fits better under those "I'll never do that" stories where we just swallowed our pride, dealt with all the bullshit, and somehow still managed to pull off 😁

Never!

Just kidding, though I honestly can’t think of any of my actual "nevers." Or at least, none of the ones I’ve already gone and broken. I’ll never cheat. Within the narrow little boundaries of my own moral compass, I’m pretty damn sure I’ve stuck to that one. I’ll never fall in love again. Well, maybe I’ve just been lying to myself about that, conditionally speaking—though, if I’m being totally honest, I don't even know if any of my past "crushes" were actually falling in love, rather than just being completely captivated by how someone looked, or how they treated me, or maybe just because I wasn't used to certain ways of acting 😁 )

swiftgull4 said:Honestly, comparing someone who worked their way to retirement as a construction worker to someone who spent their career behind a desk... I mean, what kind of ridiculous comparison is that even supposed to be? It just feels so silly when you really think about it... goodness me...🤦
It seems like almost everyone is heading back into the office today, isn't it? If that's the case, I have to wonder who's actually going to be around to bake the bread...
And honestly, even this one doesn't exactly look like a massive haul...

So, I was thinking today that maybe the topic of the day should be about whether it’s actually worth it to completely wreck your health just to climb the corporate ladder or build up a massive reputation at work... I mean, have any of you ever found yourselves staring down an incredible opportunity where the paycheck is absolutely life-changing, but the catch is that it’ll basically drain your soul and ruin your physical well-being? It's that classic dilemma of choosing between having a huge bank account and actually feeling healthy enough to enjoy it...
I can't help but wonder if it’s actually going to be worth the effort in the end, or if we're all just spinning our wheels here...

Is it really worth throwing your health down the drain just to climb the corporate ladder? I mean, if you're looking at it from the perspective of just keeping a roof over your head and making sure the bills are paid... I don't know, is it actually worth the trade-off?...

You know, I can't help but feel like this whole thing about the ridge could actually serve as a deep metaphor for one's own sense of integrity, self-respect, or even personal honor...
So, I’ve been sitting here thinking about this one, and honestly, I have to ask... would you actually bow down and swallow your pride just to get your hands on some serious cash...?

Is it actually worth tearing your health apart just to climb that corporate ladder or hit some arbitrary deadline... I mean, honestly, I find myself wondering about this more and more lately... Is there any point in sacrificing your physical and mental well-being for a paycheck if you aren't even around to enjoy it? It feels like we're all caught in this endless cycle of grinding ourselves down, thinking that if we just push through one more late night at the office or skip one more meal, we'll finally reach that sweet spot of success... but the reality is that once your body starts sending out those warning signs, no amount of money or fancy job titles can really buy that vitality back... It’s such a tough realization to face when you’ve been working so hard, but I truly believe that finding a balance is the only way to actually sustain the life you're working so hard to build... So, I was just thinking about something that came up at work today... have any of you ever found yourselves staring down a massive opportunity where an employer offers you a huge paycheck, but there’s a catch—it basically requires you to trade away your health and sanity for it? It’s such a heavy thing to weigh, isn't it... whether that kind of money is actually worth the toll it takes on your body and mind, or if it's just a trap that leaves you empty in the end...
So, I was just sitting here thinking about something pretty heavy, and I couldn't help but wonder... would you actually go through the whole process of swallowing your pride and humiliating yourself if it meant walking away with a massive pile of cash? It’s one of those deep questions that really makes you pause and look at your own values, because on one hand, we all want that financial freedom and security, but on the other hand, there's that little voice in your head asking how much of your dignity is actually for sale... I mean, where do you personally draw the line between chasing a dream and losing yourself in the process??

Honestly, anyone who’s ever held down a job here in America has probably dealt with that sinking feeling of being totally belittled by a boss at some point... it just seems to be part of the experience, doesn't it...
And once again, we’re looking at this whole thing being handled with such blatant disrespect, basically just tearing down anyone's health and well-being in the process...
I just don't see how that makes any sense, because unless your entire job description involves sitting in an office all day sucking on plutonium, it's definitely not worth the hassle...

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Who pissed in your coffee this morning? 😲

Bread doesn't just get made; bread grows on grocery store shelves.🥳

I can't name a single baker, butcher, laborer, locksmith, or clerk—it feels like almost everyone is stuck in some cubicle these days. It honestly blows my mind how many people on this forum claim to be "working" compared to what I see in actual real life.

stormygull36 said:Honestly, this feels like you're totally underselling mental labor—all that concept development and problem-solving you have to scramble through right before a deadline hits, which just makes everything so much more stressful.

For me, doing something physical after work or even on the weekends actually feels like a way to unwind... and sometimes I think, man, life must be easier for people in manual labor. Like, they're told to dig a trench, lay some pipes, cover them up, level things out, pave it over...
There isn't a ton of deep thinking involved; it's mostly just mechanical stuff.
I'm speaking from my own experience with my job, obviously, but I'm sure there are plenty of office roles out there where the workload and the responsibility aren't nearly as intense.

Look, the fact is that sitting around all day can absolutely wreck your spine, but I wouldn't exactly put IT professionals in that category—it’s more like professional long-haul truckers who are constantly stuck in those seats. As for the whole physical fitness argument, I think you're missing the mark on one specific thing. Most people who try to squeeze in a workout at home just aren't hitting the same level of intensity that someone does on the job. Take a sanitation worker in Chicago, for example; they're out there grinding maybe five to six days a week, working anywhere from five to thirteen hours a day. It doesn't matter if it's pouring rain or a total heatwave out there, they're stuck in it. They don't have the luxury of just stopping for two hours because they feel like it, and they certainly can't afford to take five different twenty-minute breaks whenever they want.

Deadlines can be incredibly stressful, I know, but I honestly feel like most people go into these situations with their eyes wide open. I don't really think it's any more damaging for the average person to spend twelve hours stuck in deep thought than it would be to spend twelve hours doing grueling manual labor, like digging trenches on a construction site or whatever. It’s just different kinds of exhaustion, I guess.

To be totally honest, I’m starting to think my current job might actually be wrecking my health—and if I’m being really extreme about it, maybe even my life—way more than just picking up random gigs online, especially since my diet is such a mess right now. It’s not exactly some high-flying corporate career path, and the positions I could theoretically move up to are honestly just worse-paying roles that come with even more stress and a heavier workload (though I guess that works for some people who value having more flexibility in their schedule).

Obviously, I wouldn't want to go to the extreme of actually breaking my body if I had enough money in the bank to walk away. But if I don't have the cash, that changes everything. The thing is, if you actually end up damaging your health, you usually don't realize how bad it is until it’s already happened, and then there's no going back.

As for my back, well... I'm not really the type of person who jokes about everything anymore, but I'm also not so volatile that I'm constantly threatening to quit my job every two days, or walking out just because someone said something annoying or because a specific shift doesn't fit my schedule one week.

Can ramping up my workouts actually trigger or make hemorrhoids worse? A few days ago, I started noticing those classic symptoms—you know, the kind that pop up a million times and then disappear—but this time things have definitely escalated. I'm specifically thinking about running. I’ve already started using some ointment, but I’m trying to figure out if I should dial back or just cut out whatever activity is causing the aggravation.

Also, question #2: when using the ointment, should it be applied strictly rectally, or does it actually matter if I apply it to the external area too?

I don't really run into situations where food is just objectively amazing or totally garbage, so I guess I don't often find myself obsessing over the secrets behind what makes something good or bad.

I mean, I was just eating a quattro formaggio pizza the other day, and honestly, it didn't even register to me that there wasn't any meat on it. If something were actually subpar or just tasted off, I’d definitely notice. Maybe I just have a stronger preference for a thick crust with a nice, crispy edge 😁

How fast do these things actually pop up and then vanish? I swear, there wasn't a single trace of anything yesterday, but today I've got swelling about the size of a pinky fingertip, and if I had to go by 😲's description, I'd say that's pretty much it. Just one swollen "flap" of skin around my anus

Man, I don't know about this... If his car is only worth something like $2,000, I wouldn't be surprised at all. These insurance companies are notorious for absolutely tanking the value just because a vehicle is getting older.

I actually have a quote from State Farm where, if I pay an extra $217, I get coverage for animal strikes, natural disasters, increased passenger protection, roadside assistance, and I think there's a few other things too. But honestly, what I'm really sweating is how they’re going to value an 11-year-old car today, since they base everything on the original MSRP.

I guess this is more of a "what if" scenario since I don't exactly have millions of dollars just sitting around waiting to be put to work, but while I was reading this article about hyperinflation in the USA, seeing those million percent inflation numbers—meaning money loses like 10,000 times its value in just a year, if my math isn't totally off—really got me thinking. It brings up the question, given the old saying that you can't have a silver lining without a dark cloud, what kind of opportunities are actually there to turn a profit in a total meltdown like that?

The first thing that jumps to mind is how incredibly cheap labor becomes in the short term. I mean, it's strictly short-term because things could flip overnight, and if you sink massive capital into something like building a factory, it might end up being a complete wash, plus you have to wonder if the quality of the workforce is even there when an entire economy is collapsing like that. Maybe the most viable play would be agriculture, assuming the climate in certain regions allows for it. In that case, even with wages that look like peanuts compared to what we see in the West, a worker might actually pull in several times the local minimum or average wage and feel pretty satisfied. But of course, it's a double-edged sword because you'd probably be dealing with much higher crime rates.

So, looking at it from a purely financial standpoint, what are the actual moves? Is it just buying up millions of units of something in the hope that things stabilize down the road and that stuff ends up being worth 100 or 1,000 times what you paid? Even if you eventually have to offload it for pennies on the dollar, I suppose you'd still come out ahead.

To be clear about my line of thinking here, I'm mostly talking about investments on the scale of millions or tens of millions of dollars.

I honestly feel like the police and EMS get abused way too often sometimes. It makes me wonder what would happen if we gave security guards the same kind of leeway. Most of them probably shouldn't even be trusted with lace-up shoes, let alone special traffic privileges.

If you want special rights, you need to actually carry some level of responsibility, and let’s be real here—you find all sorts of questionable characters working in the private security industry (and I say that as someone who actually works in the field).

So, my ex—back in the early 2000s, I think—tried to explain to me that there’s actually a slang term for a butt cheek, calling it a "nejebica." She claimed that things just sort of pop out from the 😳
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It really matters that they just sweep it all away, even if it’s just some random ad being used as an excuse😒