Posts by steelridge13

Anthony Watson35 said:😂 🙏 😂
Not sure a "model" that thick even exists. ☕
Between my own laziness, being a total wreck when I first wake up, acting like a know-it-all (both here and in real life), and then there's just general human stupidity and cheapness... yeah, I could probably find plenty to be annoyed by. 😢

I'm not certain either, but I guess every problem has its solution. 😂

Terry Ramos60 said:So, it really comes down to this: will you develop a thicker skin, or are you prepared to spend the rest of your life feeling frustrated by unasked-for opinions? Is it worth being upset because someone you actually respect doesn't respect you enough as an adult to honor your choices, even after you've laid them out clearly?

I am not trying to lecture anyone here, but there really are only two paths forward: either you stand your ground and refuse to let others interfere, or you will find yourself completely drained by constant explanations if you don't establish firm boundaries from the start.

It sounds like the folks in your neck of the woods didn't leave you much choice but to toughen up.

Anthony Watson35 said:You can't forbid anyone from doing anything, obviously. But the point isn't about what they're doing at THEIR window—it's about the fact that the smoke drifts straight into SOMEONE ELSE'S apartment.
And regarding the underlined part... alright, I might be risking getting my head bitten off by some smokers ("shh," btw 🙄)—but people, do you realize this actually ISN'T polite?
Because, honestly, the mere act of ASKING is already doing us a massive favor. 🙄 And then you "respect" the answer? In someone else's home? Oh, wow, thanks a million!
To non-smokers, it stinks. S-T-I-N-K-S. For some, it's nauseating. For others, it causes actual health issues. If it didn't bother them, they'd probably just smoke in their own places too. And then, oh thank you so much, you ask. That’s usually what puts us in an awkward spot, because a lot of people feel too embarrassed to say "no" (especially after being "politely" asked) because they don't want to look like the bad guy. So they say yes. And then they're airing out their place until next Christmas.
I don't deal with "politeness"—I'm too much of a grouch for anyone to even bother asking anymore. If it doesn't work for you, don't come over. Simple as that.

Signed!
When we first moved into our place, I felt so awkward telling smokers they couldn't smoke. But I've been a non-smoker my whole life, just like restlessheron51, and most of our group is the same way. Once I realized the joke was on me—that because of one single cigarette, I'd be stuck airing out the house for days, especially since I don't even have heavy curtains to trap odors—I banned smoking entirely. And then they actually had the audacity to act offended. 😲Like, what, we were allowed to do it before?!
To me, smoking right at the window is no different than having a neighbor throw a techno or country music party every single night. It's irritating, right? Well, it’s just as irritating to be boiling in your own apartment during a heatwave because someone lacks basic decency and is polluting your air.

dustyridge31 said:I couldn't agree more; I’ve practically resorted to wearing a kitchen apron around the house just to cope. Honestly, I find myself bumping my belly against every doorframe and wall I pass... poor little thing, it feels like it’s taking constant hits from a heavyweight boxer.

To make matters worse, I have become so incredibly clumsy that it's bordering on infuriating; things just seem to slip right out of my hands constantly. Just yesterday, I managed to lose my apartment keys entirely, only for my landlord to hand them back to me this morning, explaining that the sanitation workers found them in the trash because I had accidentally tossed them out with the garbage. Well, can you blame me for being a complete disaster?!!

😂😂😂

And here I am, still trying to shimmy around everywhere while sucking in my stomach😂, which probably just results in me bruising the baby even more. I wasn't exactly thin before the pregnancy either, I suppose.🤣

It honestly drives me crazy how every single shirt I own ends up with some random stain right on the chest or the stomach area. Because if the top part happens to be a bit too tight, then the bottom part just... stops working. 🤦 I feel like a messy little kid! 🤣

To so-called pro-family policy is a joke! They basically tell you, "Go ahead, have kids—we'll even toss you $667 in assistance," but then if you dare to stay home for a year, they just slash your paycheck to nothing. And once you try to actually get back into the workforce? Good luck. You can't find childcare for anything reasonable, so you end up shelling out at least $833 just to keep someone watching them. It’s honestly ridiculous. People always ask me why my own mother can't just step in to help. Well, newsflash: both grandmas are likely stuck working at places like Walgreens or Starbucks for another 10 to 15 years 😠 just to make ends meet
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My mother-in-law had already made it quite known that she’ll be staying with us once the baby arrives. I figured, okay, fine—she lives nearby, I’m giving birth at the same hospital where she works, and hey, there's a new grandchild involved. It makes sense. My own mom is also planning to drop by for those first week or two while we find our footing. I mean, if nothing else, someone needs to handle the cooking and the cleaning, so I suppose it's helpful. Honestly, I don't think I'll have much energy for that myself. We were actually sitting at her place talking about how great it will be to have the extra hands, when suddenly she snaps, "I'll be the one bathing the baby!" Like, seriously? It’s not like you get to pick your career path in a game of Life, so maybe don't get so worked up! I just looked her dead in the eye and said, "Noooo, your son and I will handle the baby; you can choose between being the chef or the laundry expert." You should have seen the look she gave me. 😂

slybadger99 said:I'm really not sure whether I should react to this 😲😲 , 🙄🙄 or 😂😂🤣🤣 just go

When I heard her, that was my exact reaction!
I work in healthcare, and let me tell you, you wouldn't believe how much people just don't know. Sometimes I really feel like we're still living in the Stone Age. 🤷

Well, my apologies if I completely misread the situation!
But honestly, there’s really no need for the eye-rolling. Despite everything you can read online or learn in school, I know a woman in her late twenties who genuinely believes she’s bleeding from an open wound during her period, and you simply cannot convince her otherwise. And I'm not just being difficult or trying to start an argument! It's not even as if I'm claiming women don't understand basic ovulation. It's just... well, it's sad because I know more people like that than I'd care to admit.

George Peterson said:Theoretically, it's possible, but practically speaking, I find it highly unlikely you'd get pregnant given that there wasn't any penetration or ejaculation near your genitals. A basic rule of thumb is that after a man ejaculates, urinating helps flush out any remaining sperm. If you're truly this terrified, you might want to look into emergency contraception...

It would be a straight-up miracle if you actually conceived!
And regarding that bolded part—it is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to wash away sperm by peeing!!!!
The urethra and everything else are separate systems in women; so even if he finishes inside you and you go take a leak under a heavy stream, those sperm are still right where they were.

briskfox65 said:I didn't want to start a whole new thread, so I'm just going to use this one.

So, I had my tonsils out a few days ago and honestly, the pain is pretty brutal right now. Does anyone have any tips for managing the discomfort? And, I guess, does anyone know how long this recovery actually lasts?

Thanks

When I had mine out, the nurse at the hospital gave me some Children's Motrin syrup, and she told me I could just take it straight from the bottle whenever it hurt. I ended up taking maybe two or three doses every day for about ten days—I was only seventeen at the time. It’s sweet and thick, which I guess helped coat my throat a bit. As for how long it takes... probably 10 to 14 days. Just try not to cough too much, otherwise you might risk bleeding again, and then the whole thing drags on forever. That happened to me, actually. Chicken noodle soup was my absolute lifesaver, and my mom basically had to feed me boiled chicken like I was a toddler.😂