Posts by Rachel Richardson

Michelle Bennett14 said:If we’re being completely honest 😬 the crying and screaming just gets to me. This isn't even the first time I've stepped in to hold a friend's child because sitting there while they scream was simply unbearable. And in those cases, the Baby eventually fell asleep. 😁
Some people cling to this theory—that the Baby will just learn to self-soothe after a little crying. 🐔 To me, that feels somewhat harsh; the Baby was perfectly content snuggling against me, and then suddenly—poof—they realize they were being held, and now we're stuck thinking, "Oh no, poor thing, we have to carry them..." which could last for months, honestly. Babies aren't irrational. And who wouldn't want to hold them when they smell that good? 🙂

You shouldn't let babies cry it out; psychologically speaking, it's detrimental to leave them feeling abandoned.
During those first six months, kids don't even perceive themselves as separate individuals—they view themselves as an extension of their mother.
It really shouldn't be done. 🙂

Gerald Jackson5 said:The gentleman described it quite beautifully—how we have become a society commercialized to a painful degree, including our very idea of romance... yet you've isolated a single sentence and are acting surprised by it? 🤔

What a joke. 😁

hiddenbadger14 said:It’s not dead, it’s just been hijacked by corporations. You see it everywhere: "Romantic weekend getaway in NYC for $X," or "Treat your better half to a fancy Valentine's Day at our restaurant," or "Celebrate the holidays with Ferrero Rocher," and so on and so forth.
Nobody is out here advertising stuff like, "Surprise your partner by having a spotless, vacuumed house regardless of what day it is"—there's just zero magic in that.😬

I’m really not a fan of those big public displays of affection, begging for attention, or posting anniversary tributes all over social media—that kind of thing is just 🤮 to me. But doing something small, just for her (for us), just so she knows I want to make her day special? Yeah, that's the good stuff.🙂

Last summer, we were sipping cocktails at this lounge bar. There was a light breeze, a table right by the ocean away from all the crowds... it was 👍

👍
Love is proven through actions, not mere words.

Thomas Hernandez4 said:Dec 20th. Is romance officially dead?

The other day, Aljehin asked me on the chat what romance actually means to me. I’ll admit, I had to pause and really think before I could give an answer.
How do you all define romance? And when was the last time you actually did something romantic—or better yet, experienced it?

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This topic was pulled from the 146th post of the topic of the day.

I don't think it's gone.
Romance happens every single day—from that first kiss when you wake up to any small gesture made for the person you love.
You don't need a grand spectacle; so much of it is built bit by bit through the little things.😁

Right now, I’m not exactly in a season of life where I can just relax or let my guard down...
But sitting down with some hot cocoa (or maybe a decent glass of wine😁), catching a movie with my better half once the kids are finally asleep—a little downtime like that goes a long way.😁

stormybadger8 said:😁

This serves as a solid test 😁

What’s the harm? He’s a good kid at heart 😁

Amanda James27 said:So far, I've managed to keep this last account clean—never touched it. It would suck big time if I actually lost, though... I'd be breaking my own word, and then what? What's the point then? 😲

I’ve actually come out ahead a few times myself.
But even then, we're talking maybe ten bucks🤣
They really ought to add another zero to that figure.🧐

Amanda James27 said:About 8 or 9 years ago, I made this big, dramatic vow that I’d never post an ad on this forum again—but hey, life happens, and about a month ago, I finally caved and broke my own rule...

So, yeah, let me just make a formal, solemn declaration right here and now: there is absolutely zero chance I’m ever hitting that Powerball jackpot. 😳

I like the plan.🙂

I could just choose not to play at all—which would result in the exact same outcome: nothing.😁

I’m in agreement with Glamor—and honestly, so is jadeowl2 😁
Total security is a myth—it simply doesn't exist 😁

😍

Hey, Hol afro😁

Grace Sanders24 said:Baby will be huge in just two years!🍿

Even before, Cruise was a little guy 😁

Jeremy Johnson18 said:What I really appreciate is Elon Musk’s sense of humor—specifically how that manchild felt the need to clarify that his comment was actually his own post, as if I hadn't already realized. It’s clear he just craves my attention, and honestly, that makes me like him even more.

Which specific part of this thread was so captivating that you felt compelled to weigh in? 🍿

Primarily, Elon Musk does too. 😁
The rest of them, however, seem to be severely lacking in self-awareness—but that’s a conversation for another day. 😁

Jeremy Johnson18 said:Man, this thread is gold. 😂

I guess it is 🤣

gentlestag15 said:There isn't much to celebrate here—you've essentially driven most of the community away with your constant nonsense.
If you actually felt some sense of accountability toward this forum, you would step down voluntarily.
But clearly, that's not the case, so we're stuck dealing with your disastrous management of the history archives. Honestly, why the owner allows this to continue is the real mystery.

Why even be surprised? It's been obvious for a long time now. There's no point in losing your cool over situations like this.🍿

wiredpilot5 said:It seems everyone here is just looking for a hookup... but has anyone actually seen a poll about people wanting to get married?

Why would you even care? This is much more entertaining. 😁

Charles Fox10 said:You know exactly what you wrote after this post— that was written because of your posts, not just anyone's.

At the time I hit send, there was no warning posted.
Had I seen one, my wording might have been different—but still...

The post itself doesn't break any rules. I’m not inciting war, nor am I mentioning any military plans.
My point is simply that Canada is fracturing—and that this will happen without any actual warfare.

I believe that distinction is clear in my writing.
If there is some specific phrase where I implied otherwise, please point it out—I certainly didn't see anything like that in the text I submitted.
If there is anything else subject to misinterpretation, I apologize—but please provide a quote so I don't repeat the same mistake...

If discussing the potential breakup of Canada is off-limits, fine—but just state it clearly in blue text.
Others have posted all sorts of nonsense, but I haven't.

Look, either I'm missing something, or how could my posts be taken any other way?
Help me out here—my posts explicitly state there will be no war and contain no talk of conflict. Where exactly am I wrong to have been "cooled off" twice in a single day?

Charles Fox10 said:That’s what happens when you decide to ignore a moderator's warning.

Please—give me one specific instance where I actually did that.
If I truly stepped out of line, then walk me through exactly why.

I see no evidence that I violated any rules or ignored any warnings. If anything, I was penalized simply because I was interacting with users who were breaking them.
That isn't fair.

I’ve ended up in the gray zone again—once more without any explanation (please disregard my other topic; I didn't realize this one hadn't been approved yet).

Can someone please clarify what is going on here?

So, I haven't received a direct message, but whenever I try to submit a post, I get hit with this:

You have been banned for the following reason:
Persistent violation of thread rules regarding Canada, despite moderator warnings

Which specific rules did I break?

None of my posts advocate for war—in fact, I am explicitly against any kind of warmongering.
Discussing the peaceful dissolution of Canada isn't against the rules, at least as far as I can tell...
I am requesting that this ban be lifted; I shouldn't be penalized for staying within the bounds of reasonable discussion.
Or, if the penalty stands, I at least deserve an explanation as to why.

In any case, being stuck in "gray" status (now for two days) feels like an excessive punishment.
And all this without a single word of context!

If the moderation team has updated the rules, it would be only fair to post those changes clearly within the thread.
What purpose does a penalty serve—especially one this harsh—if the reasoning remains a mystery?

silverwolf88 said:So, what’s the preferred dynamic—one guy and two women, or two guys and one woman?

Personally, I’d jump at the chance to be with two women—if only I could actually pull off even one of them.😁

Whatever fits your preference—it's all up to you.😁

Why did my username turn gray?
I didn't receive any notification—nor did I lose any points—yet my name is grayed out.

Can I be unblocked, or what exactly is going on here?