101 dirty text messages

Over the last few days, I can’t help but think my husband might respect and value his mother more. I’m not sure if I’m just overthinking this but here are a few examples.

1. His mother would give him unsolicited advice on personal things and he would just nod his head and agree to it. A good example is when I was pregnant, his mother told him the placenta should be buried under a tree and I got no say in this. She would want to speak with my husband personally without me being there and my husband wouldn’t say anything to this. Another example was that she told my husband she’d book tickets (not ask) when I’m about to deliver and stay with us indefinitely. And my husband didn’t object to this.
   
2. When it came to exciting work news or an update, he would call his mum every Tuesday at 8pm because this is the time that suited her and tell her things I had no idea about. When I asked him about it, he said he tells his mother and not me because he’s run out of things to talk to her about.
   
3. Her mother once yelled and screamed at me because she was telling her husband and his sister that they are broken children because of their father. I stepped in and said that’s very uncalled for. She yelled and screamed at me for interfering. My husband sat there and said nothing. I asked him why he didn’t and he said if he said something, it would make her more mad.
   
4. His mother was telling my sis in law that I was a liar when she asked me not to form a relationship with my child and father in law. And when I approached the matter with my husband, all he said is she needs therapy and it takes time for people to change and I need to be more empathetic to this whole situation, because that’s his mum.
   
5. She tried to fight me over text, call me rude and disrespectful while I was having painful contractions. Never contacted me throughout the pregnancy. Wrote long hateful text messages. When I was 7cm dilated, my husband reads out a message from my MiL telling me how I should be breathing. My BP shot up and I was at risk of preclampsia. They were more concerned because this is how my mum lost her first child and almost died. When I asked him why he did that, he said he thought it was a positive message from his mum.
   
6. She stopped talking to us because we set boundaries for everyone about who can visit our baby and she didn’t appreciate it. We didn’t hear from her for 2 months and my husband said he won’t respond until she adheres to our boundaries. I thought finally, a breakthrough and he is standing up. I then find out, he’s been sending her photos of our baby this whole time. When I asked him about it, he became defensive asked what’s the big deal. And I explained that what she has done has been very hurtful and quite unforgivable. He keeps saying that’s my mother, and you want me to ice her out which I’ve pretty much done. I’m like you’re sending baby photos of our son and she doesn’t even want to apologize and reconcile with me. And he said he’s using the baby photos as a way to entice to speak so he can try reconciling. I thought this was weird. And honestly, he never would have told me about it, if I didn’t ask. He then proceeds to give her an expensive Mother’s Day gift- spent $110. It’s my first Mother’s Day this year, and he got me a mug and flowers- $50.
   

Please give it to me straight, because I’m tired of feeling let down. In all honestly, I feel more upset at myself because I’m letting my self worth being dragged through the mud.

I have this friend from when I was 17(I am 26 almost 27 now) we had a good friendship with lots of fun, laugther and we shared alot of the same struggles with mental health which made us closer. We graduated from our High School and then kept seeing eachother the last 10 years. Something I noticed is that I am usually the one reaching out to meet or ask her how she is. We meet up and we have a good Long talk over coffe once in a while. However I started to notice a pattern, that if I don’t reach out I will not hear anything. I kept messaging her and checking in on her. She never checks Up on me. She never share anything unless I write to her and ask. Finally some weeks ago I started to get tired of this. I asked her and she said that it was nice to see me 2-4 times a year but she can’t mentally manage meeting more frequently because of her university etc. I said I understand, But I really wished she could then just text me once in a while to check in on me like I do with her. That was too much for me to ask - she couldn’t handle that. I then tried to Explain my emotions that I feel really Hurt and I thought we could be better friends since we had been friends for 10 years. She was very cold in her messages and just Said that she only wanted to be friends because she was nervous I didn’t have anyone to talk to. I then said to her that I have a good handful of friends who I talk with so that wasn’t the case. I asked her why are you me just because you are worried I don’t have anyone to talk to. She then replied that she also gets something our of it by talking with me. I told her I can’t be her friends if she can’t at least muster a ‘Hello How are you’ message occationaly. She Said sorry I cant give you What you want. Then she wrote another message saying ‘I can’t handle this right now let me reach out to you in 2 months and let us see’ I feel really hurt and I feel like it has opened some old wounds from ex friends who didn’t care about me and where it was me caring too much.
I don’t know What to do next. Is it worth trying to make mends?

I sold my Ford Ranger privately via Facebook Marketplace (in England) one month ago to an acquaintance for a reduced price due to me relocating. I’d had the car a year with no issues, and had just fully serviced it, MOT’d (no advisories bar tyre tread) and had the timing belt changed within the week before purchase.
He checked the car over, paid, didn’t want to test drive and drove it home.
Two days later, he texts saying it’s fabulous and is doing his job brilliantly (towing horses) and then 3.5 weeks after, I get a message to say the head gasket has blown and full engine needs replacing.
Legally where do I stand? He’s said as it’s within 30 days I either need to cover full cost of repairs, or refund full amount and take car back?
It’s also a moral dilemma, as I feel dreadful that this has happened but other than maintaining the car with regular services, etc etc - there’s not much more that I feel I can have done and it’s never shown any signs of problems since I’ve had it and I’m not in a financial position to do the above.

I (M17) and my ex (M16) broke up about a month ago after a year of dating. We were very nice at the beginning and had genuine love but we relied too heavily on eachother and definitely had mental health issues that didn’t clash well. After breaking up with me I will admit I was absolutely crushed and came to my ex for reassurance and was constantly threatening suicide. It was a horrible thing. A few weeks ago my ex got mad and told me that he was genuinely upset and needed space from me which I understood. I have bad attachment issues and overwhelm people a lot which I have been working on since then. About a week ago my ex told me basically he was super mad and that he wanted space again which I thought id been giving but apparently not. He said he was going no contact with me through the summer and would possibly never wanna reconcile which J understood. After he blew up on me we had a heart to heart and all felt better after but the thing is whilst Ive been attempting to give him space he’s been treating me like a friend at school, which he said for the time being he wasn’t. I still gave space but with some things he just didn’t clarify exactly what he wanted. He treats me like a best friend. He wants to play games, he steals my pen, he gives me his trash to throw away, and everything but he’s also super hostile like very rude. He today said that his hostility was because he’d been hinting at something and I asked what and he blew up over text saying I just wasn’t giving him space which I feel like is just mot true because I have, and that I wasn’t actually working on myself, which I also feel like isn’t true because I have been told otherwise by other people. We argued back and forth and now he says we are definitely no longer going to reconnect and that he was blocking me on most things which I just said okay to. I feel like I wasn’t in the wrong on this because every time he blows up I am usually understanding of the situation and apologize and try to move forward but this time I met him with the same hostility. He asked if he is missing anything and if he was actually the one wrong and I said he was a hypocrite because he has literally done what he told me not to do. He is so mad and I don’t know what to do. He said he hates me which really hurts. I just don’t understand what to do or if I can do anything. I’m tired of the mixed messages and then being yelled at for space. Does anyone have advice on how I should go about this?

Hey Reddit,
Just wanted to give you an update on my previous post. So, turns out my ex's new girlfriend is also an alcoholic. This whole situation has added a new layer of complexity to the mix. So, it turns out there have been some concerning developments with my ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. Well, she recently got arrested for a DUI and possession of marijuana.
At first, I thought it was kind of funny, you know, the whole "like attracts like" thing. But then I started thinking about it more, and I just felt sorry for her. I mean, let's be real, she's a hot mess, and so is he.
Despite any outward appearances of happiness, it's clear their lives are intertwined with this ongoing battle. It's not a situation to envy. It's like, no matter what they're doing in life or as a couple, they're still dealing with their lifelong alcoholism, so there's not really anything to be jealous of.
This whole situation has given me some clarity though.
Original Post:
Hey everyone,
I've been grappling with a situation for quite some time now, and I feel like I need to share it with you all to get some perspective and maybe some advice.
About a year ago, I was in a relationship with a guy who also happened to be my neighbor and friend. We had a casual friendship for a couple of years before that, but things got complicated when we decided to take it to the next level. Long story short, we broke up because I wanted something more meaningful while he was content with a friends-with-benefits setup. It was clear that his alcoholism was a significant issue for me, causing continual disappointment and emotional distance.
I should have seen the signs earlier on. His drinking was a problem that often led to letdowns and broken promises. Despite my efforts to maintain a connection, he grew more emotionally distant, eventually telling me that I wasn't important in his life when he ended things. It was a blow to my self-esteem, but I soldiered on, hoping to heal with time.
However, healing became increasingly difficult as his roommate, who happens to be my best friend, served as a constant reminder of our past relationship. I saw him frequently, and every encounter reopened old wounds. Looking back, I realize I should have created more distance, but hindsight is always clearer.
A couple of months ago, he sent me a late-night text, which I naively interpreted as a chance to reconnect. It turned out he had sent similar messages to multiple women while he was drunk, leaving me feeling used and disrespected. And just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I received a drunken voicemail from him and his new girlfriend, mocking me. He claims it was an innocent mistake, that they were trying to call Google Assistant to find her phone (she shares my first name) and didn't realize they left a voicemail for me. He doesn't seem to care how much it hurt me.
Adding to the pain, my ex's new girlfriend is someone they recently met at work. They've only started dating a week ago, and already it feels like I'm being replaced. My best friend tells me that they both like her and that she's a nice person. Apparently, she has influenced him enough to stop drinking for a day, but I'm skeptical. My ex has tried to quit drinking on his own before, only to relapse after a few days. It's clear to me that his issues with alcohol run deep, and it's unlikely that a new relationship will magically solve them.
What's even more painful is seeing them happy together, knowing that he's trying to change for her while he never made that effort for me. It makes me question my worth and leaves me feeling replaced and insignificant.
I've tried to rationalize it, reminding myself that their happiness doesn't diminish my value as a person. But it's hard not to feel hurt and insecure, especially when I'm constantly reminded of their relationship through mutual friends.
Despite my best friend's assurance of her niceness, I can't help but dislike his new girlfriend, especially after that drunken trash-talking voicemail. It's a constant reminder of the disrespect and pain I've endured.
To cope with this situation, I've had to disconnect from my best friend. As much as it hurts, I can't continue subjecting myself to the reminders of my past relationship and the hurt caused by my ex.
Has anyone else experienced similar pain and insecurities from being involved with an alcoholic? How did you manage to move on from the heartache? I could use some advice and support right now.
Thank you for listening.

I’m an inverse triangle and pretty short at 5’2” so the eye focus naturally falls on my chest. I’ve always been restricted by the females in my family on what I can and cannot wear so I grew up wearing modest clothes, and I still do to this day. So it’s definitely not on what I wear.
Now that I’m in my mid 20’s I been experiencing a lot of harassment and it has gotten to the point where I can’t control myself no longer. I feel so mentally exhausted and numb after interactions with these men. I want to scream and cry because no one in my family stands up for me. They typically tell me to hush and keep quiet and to ignore the offenders. Or once I was blamed that I instigated the man first for him to react the way he did on me. I’m at the point where I want to wrap my chest to make it flat as possible or just grab a kitchen knife and slice them off bec I can’t afford a reduction in my country. I tried looking into Turkey but plane tickets are insane and they say I will have to stay for about 8 days which will cost about same after all costs considered.
Last week we hired an electrician who we had worked with for years and today him and I were texting about when he should come over bec he missed his appointment. After 1 hour of ending our conversation he WhatsApps me an explicit pornographic picture then deletes it after I see it. If you use WhatsApp you know how many times you have to click separate things to send someone a picture. I was in utter shock and anger and told him straight up I want a discount. He then sends a 2nd picture that prohibits you to screenshot saying to call him when I’m free. It’s been a couple hours and I’ve been ghosting him but he’s still randomly messaging me. For your knowledge I asked for a $500 discount He has my dad’s number and it’s his home where the electrician will be working so he should be contacting him not me in first place. I think he’s scared of me telling my dad and the consequences that will follow bec I did not act in his way. It’s been 3 hours and he won’t stop messaging me. He now left a voice message and it’s of the most random-ist thing ever.
Also it seems fair to mention he and his father-in-law has worked simultaneously at my property, and I have met his wife. Yes, his wife who is so beautiful and kind. His father-in-law is very traditional and intimidating man. I want to tell his wife on what happened but my friends are saying what if I am overreacting and it was a mistake. I really don’t feel it based on his messages following the picture but please comment on what I should do. No I do not have to balls to tell my dad he send me that picture, we are very conservative

I am currently working on this assignment, and I am having difficultly with one of the questions in Part 1, and am unsure about Part 2’s material in general. It’s quite complicated, and although we have unlimited attempts, we are getting close to the deadline and I’m starting to get worried (not to mention the tutorial quizzes).
If anyone would like to team up to work on these assignments together, either in-person, over Zoom, and/or text, please message me! It would definitely be easier to tackle these assignments and we could help each other out with the material.

Hi! Ok so this is gonna be long but I really need help.
Ok so basically a few weeks ago, my toilet wouldnt flush. Water would fill the tank, but it wouldnt go down. It was never clogged, and if it was I can't imagine that there was anything I did to do it-- hell, I stay at my boyfriend's almost every other day.
I requested maintenance immediately after I realized that it wasnt a problem I couldnt personally fix. Of course, if you know Lark you know, they didnt come until a day later. The guy replaced my handle (?) and used a snake to force it to flush. (Scraping the paint off the inside of the toilet bowl in the process). Long story short, he overflowed the toilet and didnt notice until I mentioned it (because a water bottle cap literally started floating toward me). Anyway, he had an 'oh shit' moment, and ran to get a shop vac and a big fan. He told me to keep the fan on in my bathroom until he came to get it back, which I did. Mind you, my toilet STILL was not flushing properly after this incident, though it at least flushed.
Earlier this week, I received a text informing me that they were charging me $100 because the floor below me had water damage. They said that, "under section 16 (of the housing agreement) it states "Resident will be responsible for damage from waste stoppages caused by foreign or improper objects or improper use in lines serving bathrooms, damage to fixtures, appliances, doors, windows, screens, damage from water faucets left on or from doors left open, and repairs or replacements to alarm devices necessitated by misuse or damage by Resident and/or guests."
Now I was appalled. Not only was it not broken due to improper use, but I wasnt even the one who flooded the damn thing, AND he didn't even notice until the water was really bad. NOT ONLY that, but he clearly didnt even bother to check the floor below me after KNOWING he flooded my bathroom!
I relayed this story to the Lark employee who was texting me (yes it is a confirmed Lark number, the charge is on my account), and he said they would talk to maintenance management about the issue and get back to me. Two days later, 10 minutes before the office closed for the weekend, they inquired when I was going to pay the charge. I informed them that no payment would be made, especially not when I have received NO updates about the situation. Obviously no reply over the weekend, and I messaged at 3:30 today asking for an update with no reply.
What can I do? Do I fr have to take this charge? I don't have an extra $100 lying around, especially not for an issue that wasnt even my fault.

so me and my bestfriend have known eachother since we were 10 because our parents were also friends, we have been part of a groupchat with some of our friends for like an year but suddendly 2 weeks ago a girl from the group kicked me, at first i felt "offended" because i know that they know that i dont text that much in private or with any other groups so i asked in another group that they were also part of "why did u kick me" and only the girl that kicked me replied "because you are ... years old" and everyone of that group ghosted my message, so after i asked in private to my bestfriend why did they kick me and he said it was because the girl that kicked me needed to say something private about her crush and apparently i shouldnt have known it because i cant take things seriously(?), after this i really got mad and ghosted or acted dry towards everyone from that group including my best friend but they acted like nothing happened by like sending videos to me or mentioning me until yesterday, since yesterday my parents and my best friend's parents decided to do a barbecue, i didnt go since i would feel awkward with my best friend at this point, when i woke up today i found out that i got added back to the group and they continued to act like nothing happened so i left the group and they surprisingly continued to act like nothing happened, and i know that they know that i got offended, but the main reason of because i got offended it was because my best friend didnt side with me but decided to get along with the other people in the groupchat insted of me, am i the asshole for like waiting for them to try to discuss, or am i being immature to act like this was a big deal

I was thinking about how much smaller my already small friendship group has gotten in the past few years. One of my good friends (well, good friend at the time) moved a few states away and the friendship eventually died over time a a result, for example.
It can feel lonely when you don't have that many (or even any) people in your life you can connect with on all sorts of levels. Whether it's through a shared love of music or movies, for example, or sharing a laugh or talking about deeper topics like one's struggles in life or simply random topics that can come up in daily conversation, etc. And the more you talk with that person the more you can't wait to hear from them and connect on more levels. You get excited by the thought of seeing a message or text on your phone/laptop from them, and it gets to the point where you can't help but think of them as someone genuine in your life. Someone that you know won't just jump ship on the friendship you're building together with them.
I'm ideally not looking for someone who just wants to message a few times back and forth for one or two days and then they vanish just like that. I'm looking for a friendship that can possibly go the distance, and maybe two years (or more) from now we'll be fondly reminiscing about the early days of getting to know each other.
Maybe this post will speak to anyone who feels lonely and/or who is missing the excitement of hearing from someone they can potentially grow closer with over time.
Please put your favorite color somewhere in your message to show that you read this post. Please also put your A/S/L. :-)

I’ve developed a terrible habit of ignoring text messages. I have 60+ unread text messages and even more on apps like Instagram and Discord. I work 40 hours a week, have a volunteer based job on weekends, and by the time I get home I barely have any spoons to respond to my backlog, and I certainly don’t have enough time in the day while at work to respond. I have multiple ongoing conversations with the same friend spread out over various apps and it’s a lot to keep up with because they are very lengthy. Some of our conversations have gone unresponded to for 2 months. I’ve been very insecure about this and feeling like a terrible friend. I always used respond right away. Even when I do eventually catch up on messages, so many people respond immediately that it discourages me. I’d like to get much better at responding so I can be a better friend. Any tips?

I am in a pickle with my employer. I work in an at-will state. I interviewed for a 2nd shift position and in the interview the supervisor stated that she no longer has access to pay information and shift differentials and that I could get that info and negotiate my salary with the recruiter from the corporate office. She said she believed differential was $1, but to confirm with the recruiter because it may have changed since she was in charge of that and only he would have access to that info, but she would also be contacting him to offer me the job. I contacted the recruiter that day who told me the differential is actually $2.75 per hou$3.75 per hour for weekends.
I should have asked for it to be in the offer letter, but when I accepted the position the offer letter it only stated my base hourly pay + "all other payroll and differentials to be paid per company policy." I have worked other evening shift jobs where the differential info was attached separately or not stated on the offer letter at all. I wasn't that worried since I had confirmed with the recruiter over the phone as requested and the supervisor confirmed he would be the only one who could give that info to me. I was training during the day shift so when I got my first evening paycheck I noticed the differential is $1. I contacted HR who told me to contact my supervisor to correct it through payroll. Turns out, the recruiter told me the incorrect amount.
My supervisor and HR rep have confirmed that this recruiter has frequent errors. They also acknowledged that he told me the wrong amount and they wished they could correct it, but because I make the highest pay in the hourly range of this position they cannot raise my base salary to reflect what I was offered. So they would change it if was making lower than that amount...when I said that is unacceptable they informed me I can no longer speak with them about this issue and "HR does not do meetings about wages." They want me to wait until the recruiter gets back next week from vacation so the chief of HR can speak with him to hear his side of the story and then after that she will have a meeting with my supervisor. They informed me I am not allowed to be a part of that meeting. I have also asked for the policy in writing that the differential is $1 to add to my personnel file to prevent any further confusion and they are unable to provide it - they told me payroll enters my location and the evening paycode in the software generates $1, but they don't actually have that info anywhere else. WTF!
All of this is documented in emails back and forth, except for my initial conversation accepting the job. Would I have any recourse for this? I realize it's not an employment contract and it was a verbal agreement, but I believe I in good faith accepted an accurate offer and multiple people have already acknowledged the mistake.
I do have a time-stamped phone call from the recruiter and a text message to my partner 1 minute later stating I would be accepting the job with a $2.75 shift differential. I quit another job and turned down a different job offer to take this one and have records that I had been applying to about 25-30 other jobs that month. I made more money in my other job, but it was causing me unnecessary stress and anxiety and I decided slightly lower pay and similar (but not as comprehensive) benefits would be better for my mental health. Now I am being paid $1.75 less per hour than I agreed to and I would have declined and stuck it out at the other job until something better came along. When negotiating pay, I had told my recruiter how much money I made at the other job and stated I wanted to get as close to that as possible based on my experience and now I feel like he lied about pay to get me to accept this job.

This is a burner account bc my main has mutual. Idk where to even start but here it goes. I’m 7 weeks pregnant after trying on and off for 2 years we were hesitant to share the news right away. I found out at 10 DPO so I’ve known for about a month now. Mother’s Day was yesterday and my boyfriend wanted to tell his mom the news. His mom immediately started crying and came over and hugged both of us. She did say congratulations and was really happy. Here’s where I start to get annoyed. I said that we weren’t going to announce it on social media yet and she immediately calls her mom to share the news. She says congratulations to her daughter on FaceTime but nothing to me or my boyfriend. I said again we weren’t going to announce it on Facebook with her on the phone. Then before we could even order our food his mom makes a Facebook post about how she’s going to be a grandma. So I had to hurry up and make an announcement for my socials so my family would see it from me before her. I had already picked out an announcement from Etsy and had it customized so I just went ahead and posted it. His grandma then takes my picture from my Facebook with out saying congratulations or even liking the post and makes her own post about how she’s going to be a great grandmother now. All his cousins and aunts viewed my Snapchat and didn’t reply. They all messaged him and said congratulations but no one commented or liked my post or messaged me.
Obviously this hurt my feelings and I felt like my first pregnancy announcement was taken from me. So I brought it up to my boyfriend and he texted his grandmother and gave her my number and said “if you’d like to congratulate her or say something this is her number” (which I didn’t want him to do but whatever he was trying to help) she then ignored that and proceeds to talk about when she wants to have the baby shower. Which is she bothered to talk to me she’d know I already have a date chosen no where close to what she wants. She eventually went and commented on my Facebook post and said I am so happy for you both but idk it’s just rubbing me the wrong way. I just don’t feel important and I’m upset I didn’t get to tell my family in a special way because his family had to post their moment and disregard mine. Am I being hormonal? My boyfriend kinda thinks I am but he’s being supportive of my feelings still.

Hey Reddit,
Just wanted to give you an update on my previous post. So, it turns out there have been some concerning developments with my ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. As I mentioned before, they both struggled with alcoholism. Well, she recently got arrested for a DUI and possession of marijuana.
At first, I thought it was kind of funny, you know, the whole "like attracts like" thing. But then I started thinking about it more, and I just felt sorry for her. I mean, let's be real, she's a hot mess, and so is he.
Despite any outward appearances of happiness, it's clear their lives are intertwined with this ongoing battle. It's not a situation to envy. It's like, no matter what they're doing in life or as a couple, they're still dealing with their lifelong alcoholism, so there's not really anything to be jealous of.
This whole situation has given me some clarity, though.
Original Post:
Hey everyone,
I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to share some recent developments and possibly seek some advice from this supportive community.
About a year ago, I was in a relationship with a guy who was not only my neighbor but also a friend. Our relationship took a complicated turn when we decided to explore something romantic, but it fizzled out after three months. Looking back, I realize now that his struggle with alcoholism was a major factor that led to our eventual breakup. Despite my efforts to salvage things, he became increasingly distant, eventually ending things by saying I wasn't a priority in his life. It was a tough blow to my self-esteem, but I've been working on moving forward.
Recently, he reached out with a late-night text, which I saw as a chance to reconnect. However, it turned out he had sent similar messages to other women, leaving me feeling used and disrespected. To make matters worse, I received a drunken voicemail from him and his new girlfriend, mocking me. It stung.
His new girlfriend, whom he met through work (they’re both in the entertainment industry), has become a prominent presence in their social media posts, showcasing their happiness together. Seeing him seemingly making efforts to change for her, something he never did for me, has left me questioning my own worth and feeling replaced.
Interestingly, she doesn't mention his struggles with alcohol in her posts, which makes me wonder if he's trying to quit drinking for her. His roommate mentioned he’s started to quit drinking because she’s already a positive influence in him life. Given his history, I remain skeptical.
While I try not to compare myself to his new relationship, I admit I've been fixating on their happiness, especially since she flaunts it on social media. I know it's unhealthy to check her posts, but sometimes I can't help myself. If anyone has advice on managing these feelings of comparison and insecurity, I'd appreciate hearing it. Thank you for listening.
As an update: They've only been seeing each other a little over a month, and she's already using words like "love" in her posts. It's a bit overwhelming, considering the short time frame. He seems content with his new girlfriend, and they've made their relationship Facebook official. She's posting a lot about how great he is and how happy they are together. Interestingly, she doesn't mention his struggles with alcohol. I can't help but wonder if he's quit drinking for her. While I know it shouldn't matter, it still hurts.
Additionally, I want to mention that while we never went Facebook official, I never cared to go public on social media. I'm not that kind of person who posts everything like she does.
Thank you for your support and understanding.

I was thinking about how much smaller my already small friendship group has gotten in the past few years. One of my good friends (well, good friend at the time) moved a few states away and the friendship eventually died over time a a result, for example.
It can feel lonely when you don't have that many (or even any) people in your life you can connect with on all sorts of levels. Whether it's through a shared love of music or movies, for example, or sharing a laugh or talking about deeper topics like one's struggles in life or simply random topics that can come up in daily conversation, etc. And the more you talk with that person the more you can't wait to hear from them and connect on more levels. You get excited by the thought of seeing a message or text on your phone/laptop from them, and it gets to the point where you can't help but think of them as someone genuine in your life. Someone that you know won't just jump ship on the friendship you're building together with them.
I'm ideally not looking for someone who just wants to message a few times back and forth for one or two days and then they vanish just like that. I'm looking for a friendship that can possibly go the distance, and maybe two years (or more) from now we'll be fondly reminiscing about the early days of getting to know each other.
Maybe this post will speak to anyone who feels lonely and/or who is missing the excitement of hearing from someone they can potentially grow closer with over time.
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Tldr; what if I tell the associate checking receipts at the exit that I can’t show my receipt because I texted it to myself and I don’t have my phone on me?
So I went to Walmart today and I stole a $10 item in the self checkout. I took the detachable scanner and scanned everything in my cart, but for that one item I acted like I scanned it, clicked the button, but I missed the barcode and there was no beep. Anyway, I got away with it even though an associate was staring at me the whole time. I was wondering, if I had asked for a text message receipt instead of a paper receipt, got stopped at the exit (routine stop, not for cause), and told the associate that I didn’t have my receipt because I texted it to myself and my phone was in my car, what would the associate do? Wouldn’t they have no choice but just to let me go? Also, assuming my approach of missing the barcode on purpose is doable, and if I ever get caught doing it, could I get away with it by apologizing and saying I had ear phones in so I couldn’t hear the scanner make the beep noise?

Hey Huntington, I just wanted to spread some awareness about this cool open-source project I’ve encountered recently.
Have you ever worried about how you'd communicate if phone lines and internet go down during an emergency? Whether it's a storm, flood, or any other crisis, staying in touch with loved ones is super important. That's where Meshtastic LoRa radios come in!

What Are Meshtastic LoRa Radios?

Meshtastic radios are simple devices that let you send text messages over long distances without needing cell service or Wi-Fi. Here’s why they’re great:

1. Long Distance: These radios can send messages several miles away.
2. No License Needed: Anyone can use them—no special permissions required!
3. Mesh Network: Each radio helps boost the network, so the more people use them, the better they work.
4. Power Efficient: This radio technology uses little power, you can even have a repeater just run solely on a tiny solar panel indefinitely.

Why Meshtastic Is Great for Huntington

1. Emergency Ready: If phones and internet go down, Meshtastic keeps you connected. Perfect for staying in touch with family and neighbors in the area. It even supports private channels!
2. Affordable: Getting started can be as cheap as $50. It’s a small price for peace of mind compared to expensive satellite phones or other systems.
3. Simple to Use: You don’t need to be a tech expert. There are easy guides and a friendly community to help you.
4. Great for Outdoors: Whether you’re hiking in the hills or exploring the countryside, these radios can keep you connected when you’re out of cell range to other radios.

How to Get Started

1. Buy a LoRa Radio: Look for models like LilyGo T-Echo or Heltec V3. You can find them online easily.
2. Set It Up: Follow the simple instructions on the Meshtastic website. It’s straightforward and quick.
3. Use the App: There’s an app for your smartphone that makes it easy to send and receive messages.

I hope you’ll give it a try and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. There are also many YouTube videos covering these.

The driver was close by, but didn’t actually arrive to my address. Zero cars were driving by my building as the driver texted me “hi” and “I’ve arrived”. I’ve had multiple deliveries in the past and no one has ever had an issue finding my address because it’s a simple. As soon as I click on the notification to open the message (maybe 5 seconds had passed), the page just showed that the food was delivered. I think the driver took my pizza and wings. I’m actually sick and just need to lay down, and I haven’t really eaten in 2 days.
Fortunately, I reported the issue immediately and got a 100% refund without messaging support. I also changed the tip to $0.00, and my original tip was 30%.
However, what happens to the driver? Do they just get away with it, or are they responsible for the original cost?

I would like to make it so that text messages are announced automatically while my AirPods Pro or car Bluetooth are connected my car does not support CarPlay so the existing setting for that does not work. I know that Siri can read off messages if requested but this can’t be done if my phone is locked. Is it possible to make this work? This is a bit out of my depth so far. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello!
I need someone to take care of the environment for a fully accessible school building (a mix of modern/fantasy). This means creating any needed props and doing the level design for a school ground in Unreal Engine 5.
This is going to be some long-term work for a hobby project of mine, so there are no hard deadlines.
Requirements:
Some experience with modeling and level design in UE5.
Point me to any relevant works that showcase any sort of hand-painted and stylized interior design.
Shoot me a DM if you're interested.
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I'm embarking on an exciting long-term hobby project centered around the creation of a fully accessible school building within Unreal Engine 5. This project is a fusion of modern and fantasy elements, offering a unique and immersive environment for exploration and interaction. As I delve into this endeavor, I'm seeking a talented individual to collaborate with me in bringing this vision to life. The primary focus of this collaboration will be on crafting the environment of the school building, ensuring every detail contributes to its realism and allure. From meticulously designing classrooms and corridors to embellishing common areas and outdoor spaces, we aim to create an open-world experience that captivates and inspires. To qualify for this role, I'm seeking someone with a background in modeling and level design, capable of seamlessly integrating various elements to construct a cohesive and visually stunning environment. While previous experience in Unreal Engine 5 is desirable, a strong foundation in digital artistry and a willingness to learn are equally valuable. In addition to technical proficiency, I'm particularly interested in individuals who possess a flair for hand-painted, stylized interior design. The ability to infuse personality and charm into every corner of the school building is crucial for immersing players in its rich narrative and atmosphere. As this project is a labor of love with no rigid deadlines, it offers a flexible and collaborative environment for creative exploration and experimentation. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking for a passion project or an aspiring artist eager to refine your skills, I welcome you to reach out and join me on this exhilarating journey. If you're intrigued by the prospect of shaping the environment of a modern yet fantastical school building and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, I encourage you to send me a direct message. I look forward to discussing this project further and exploring the possibilities together.

It’s all spreading like a wild mint plant now. So I’ll just drop more things I’ve noticed about the house over the first 3 days of me living there. 1.) the tour was different from the actual move in 2.) I was told we were going to have assigned cleaning dates to clean the house. 3.) the kitchen that I was shown was actually more dirty and I am not allowed to clean anything in the kitchen or be in it. 4.) the entire living room and everything on the first floor is the landlords. 5.) texts about last minute rules came in after I got in trouble for cleaning the orange build up on the fridge with hydrogen peroxide which fixed that problem. 6.) I offered to pay her back for the cleaning product use and I still got into trouble 7.) she insults my mother as a joke which is a serious offense. 8.) she keeps the back door open barely with the lock on but would get angry with me for opening the front door to sometimes air the house out of the smell that’s left behind that goes into my rented room. 9.) she’s the only one with the mail key so if I need to find any mail I can’t access it because she didn’t get a copy for anyone else their. 10.) my mail that came in (car parts) had rips and was tossed onto the inside stairs. 11.) things change up in the house 12.) landlord will have late night dates under my room in the main after curfew as if we don’t have other neighbors. 13.) the overnight guests have to pay 70+ a night according to the landlord’s new idea she told me 14.) she has a small dog that she keeps in the garage that I always see with an empty bowl.
15.) The night before my motorbike got stolen, her dog got out and was running around. (Not too relevant but something I saw as she didn’t even notice…)
16.) Her dog doesn’t go outside that much and she’s barely home most of the time.
17.) There is/was sugar all over the countertop behind the WiFi router.
18.) My other roommate even admits to her not being clean.
19.) My bedroom doorknob is on backwards and the door is not the right size.
20.) I live with other 420 smokers… so it’s iffy already. Even though I’m one, I like my space clean so if I see a slight mess I’m gonna clean it. I don’t like how the way the house looks makes me look to other people and how they see stoners.
21.) the washing machine is broken and the dryer is unplugged. Even though everyone else around us has both working ones in their garages.
22.) she leaves her food out and it gets a day old or two.
My only issue is how people want to act like we stoners think alike. We don’t. Some see things others don’t and this is one of them. While she’s smoking and spending, seeing her bfs, she could be saving for a washing machine as well. Deep cleaning her messes, And not only that walk your dog..? I’m sick of seeing a dog that isn’t mine going to me for responsibilities that i don’t pay for because the owner doesn’t have the time to take care of him. Remember, she said I payid for the room. Not to take care of her dog, etc. but it hurts me because I feel like I’m gonna be in trouble for just giving the dog water in his empty bowls. He needs something and the door dude is dehydrated and you can see it when he goes out for his droppings. He needs a better life more than any of us, Let alone his slight limp on the hind left leg when he runs. I don’t mind paying an extra few hundred bucks for it… really but now I’m going to look elsewhere to live whether things go good or not. The way things are here are unstable. This isn’t the only things there’s more and I can keep updating everyone. I told her I build walls as a clue and told her I can help build walls but she won’t remember that…

This is my first relationship.
First couple months, she was all over me. Texting, sending selfies and even missing work to be with me. Recently, it has slowed down. She still text me, sometimes responds fast but sometimes takes her couple hours to text back even when I know she has seen the message. She completely stop sending me pictures, even after I ask her to keep sending me selfies. Is this normal as the relationship goes on? She still open to meetup whenever she is off and is often the one that initiate the meetup.
(Side note: she HATES the heat and we live in Texas where it’s super hot) I see her at work, she’s always full of energy and seems happy. She has the energy when we hang out sometimes. But sometimes she’s super low on energy and cranky. Gets upsets at jokes I make, etc. she says it’s because she feels confortable with me and doesn’t feel the need to “lock in”. I’m not sure what that mean. It’s normal?
It’s like some days she’s all over me, doesn’t want to leave, etc. other days, maybe ever 1/4 days we hang out, she’s ready to leave and go back home without hesitation. This my first relationship. Am I overthinking? I can’t tell if she’s losing interest or it’s normal behavior for gf as time goes on. I don’t expect her to be all over me. So if it’s normal I really don’t mind. But I’m also scared that she is losing feelings and doesn’t want to hurt my feelings by breaking up with me.
TL;DR:
Some days gf is all over me. Some days she’s cranky and tired, even is she hasn’t done anything but stay in bed. She says it’s bc she’s comfortable with me and doesn’t feel the need to “lock in”. Idk what that means. I can’t tell if she’s losing interest or it’s if it’s actually her being tired. Am I overthinking?