Mom tattoo

so i (20f) have a bad relationship with my mom. i have autism, and whenever it showed, she’d try to beat it out of me. eventually she kicked me out because of it… but she still wants a relationship with me. i don’t. at all. she’s the worst, and even thinking about her fills me with anxiety. she’s also involved herself in all of my irl friendships. she recently went into my email without my consent to “prove me wrong” about getting an onboarding email about my job. i had seen the email. i had done what it required.
so i’ve stopped talking to her. yesterday i went to breakfast with my dad, and i learned that she was getting a tattoo a few hours later.
i have a few tattoos, and one of them is baby’s breath. it’s my favourite flower, and it has special meaning to me. a big thing for me and my tattoos is that i don’t want to match with anyone. my friendships never last, amd i don’t want a reminder on my body of relationships that have ended.
anyway… she knows this, and a few weeks/months ago before i stopped talking to her, she asked if it was okay to get a tattoo with baby’s breath in it to represent me.
i told her absolutely not, that i wasn’t comfortable with it, and that baby’s breath is my own thing. i didn’t want her getting something that matches with me.
anyway. she got the tattoo. with the baby’s breath. for me.
she got a tattoo about me that i have heavily voiced that i am not comfortable with, and i all of a sudden HATE my baby’s breath tattoo. it used to be my favourite thing until today. it doesn’t feel like something that belongs to ME anymore, and i feel like i should get it covered up.
anyway, she came up to me at church today and was like “oh wanna see it?” and i said “no. i told you that i wasn’t comfortable with you getting it. i don’t want to see it.”
now everyone in my family is acting like i’m the bad guy, but my friends are all saying that i’m not wrong. am i?

Edit: DO NOT message me a simple hi or hello, with no information about you, Put some effort in to your message like i have, come on. Day+Attempt#205
Hello everyone, Thank you for taking the time to read, I know its long, I know - I know. But its worth the read, Trust me. I appreciate you immensely.
Here's a bit about me,
My name is Jay, I live on the East coast of the US. I'm looking for love - like everyone else on here.., but you may not believe or even be doubtful that I've never had a GF before with me being 26, but its true. I'm simply just not willing to "be with" just anyone and I'm very picky. I want us to be a match, more than just have similar things in common.
One thing I have always been told is that I'm a "Real Catch, I'd be extremely lucky to have someone like you" - WELL THEN TAKE ME. I'M FREE. LOL.
About me:
Physically -
~I'm a semi-tall guy, around 5'10.
~I'm thin but muscular.
~I have dirty blonde/ brown hair.
~Changing colored eyes.
~A voice nice enough to melt all your safeguards and get right into your heart and weak spots.
~I do not have any tattoos or piercings. Though I would like to get some eventually.
If you'd like to see a picture of me just ask and I'll show you - IF I may see you as well, I simply just don't want a picture of me out there for anyone to see.
-If there's anything else you'd like to know just ask.
Otherwise -
~I do have 3 pet bunnies I would be more than happy to show you, they are extremely cute.
~I'm a very honest and down to earth guy.
~I'm very patient and easy going.
~I'm very curious and inquisitive. I will try to ask everything I can to learn all about you haha.
~I'm Very VERY Kind & Caring, I will probably ask how you are feeling a bajillion times a day, simply out of care for you.
~I can get pretty clingy, and will always want your attention and to be talking with you. If i have someone im interested in i wont want to talk to anyone else🤷‍♂️
~I'm very trustworthy - you can confide in me, and entrust your deepest secrets and I wont tell a soul.
~I'm a HUGE hopeless romantic, im old fashioned and will always try to impress you.
- I'm, a BIG softie even though I may look a smol bit intimidating, but I'd do just about anything to see you smile or laugh. And yes.., I do mean anything.
~I'm a big goof - I will get up to some silly shenanigans ALL the time, I will crack dumb jokes and send you memes and tik toks just to make you happy, even if its from across the room I'd wait to see your reaction lol.
~I'm extremely loyal, and would never even think of cheating.
~I will cook for you, and clean up too, even around the house, I'm very self productive and don't ask for much. Just don't forget to kiss the cook.
~I'd also love to just cuddle up and watch a movie or read a book together, anything to get us closer. Id try to take you out on dates whenever possible haha. I have a million SUPER romantic date ideas I have but have never had anyone interested enough in me to take out. Here's your chance ;)
~I will always want to share stuff I find interesting with you, and try to share every moment of every day with you. I'm not looking for someone who can only talk for a small amount of time, I want someone who's willing to put in all the effort I put into them back into me, it goes both ways. If I'm "with" someone you are my TOP priority nobody and nothing else would be. You would be the only person I'd truly want to talk to, so rest assured I would NEVER cheat, even more so because no one is interested in me - Hence why I'm here hahaha.
I'm sure there is more to me than this snippet but I cant think of more at the moment haha, so get to know me and find out more about me.
Some of my interests are: Engineering- I'm a nerd. I admit it. I love being technical and hands on, I love building things. All kinds of things, from furniture, machinery, and reverse engineering anything I find. I love learning how things work and trying to improve things.
Music - I prefer music with a very fast pace, or with some very meaningful lyrics I can relate to. I love to sing along to music and songs that have a deep meaning behind it I can sympathize with makes it all the better. Some bands I like are: Bad Omens, Beartooth, Demon Hunter, MIW, I9K - The list goes on. I'm a bit of a metalhead unfortunately.
TV Shows & Movies - I love watching shows, and I'd love to stream some shows and have some E-dates with you, to get to know you, or if you are close to me, maybe we could do it in person. Some shows I like or more of the Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action, stuff like: National Treasure, Halo, BattleBots, Rick and Morty, AHS, Anything Marvel or DC, The Witcher, Wednesday, The Sandman, The Magicians, The Umbrella Academy, ETC.
Gaming - Yes yes I know, Basic guy likes basic stuff. But gaming has been a thing for me since forever. I know most of you wont care or want to hear that, but I'll leave out the specifics on this part unless you are interested in that, MEGA Bonus points if you are.
Here's a lists of Cons to dating me-
~I'm not Ryan Reynolds. Disappointing, I know.
~I will fight you on what goes on pizza lol.
~I'm not rich.., Yet.
~I can't pronounce Worcestershire.
~I'm slightly forgetful, but with good reasoning.
~(Not really a con but- some might disagree) I still have ALL of my firsts, Do with that what you will c:
~I've got an endless pile of love and affection and no one to give it to! What a dilemma! Help me fix it?
Other than that I'll save the rest for a bit more of getting to know each other.
Here's a bit of what I'm looking in you:
~Preferably someone with lots of free time, and loves to chit chat. I'm seriously not interested in getting 1 message a day. Though I understand people get busy, I personally am not willing to try to learn about you and form something with 7 responses a week. Effort gets reciprocated and I appreciate the time you put in me.
~Physically: -I’m not personally attracted to anyone who’s “curvy/ chubby”, I apologize. Not a shallow thing, I just dont have the attraction chemical in my brain for that, I’m sorry. -If you’re shorter than me, thats a plus to me. -I love dimples, if you have those when you smile, bonus points 😊 - I’m not sure what else to put.., but as for nsfw wise find out😂
~I'm a sucker for a different accent other than American, and if you have an Posh English accent you have already won my heart.
~I'm also only really looking for someone within the ages of 18-35. I don't want anyone old enough to be my mom lol.
~I'd prefer (But not a must) people NOT on the other side of the world, as other time zones SUCK. I don't expect to find anyone who also has never had a boyfriend either, but that would be a real plus. I also don't mind a LDR, but I don't want that forever. But it gives us time to get to know each other.
But as for attributes I'm looking for in you:
~Someone who is above all else very very Loyal and would never cheat.
~Someone who is Honest, and will tell me the truth over a little white lie.
~Someone who is Kind & Caring, who'd constantly check on me, and accept me for who I am & help me improve day to day.
~Someone who is trustworthy, and I can count on to keep my secrets safe, or even just help me remember things.., I do tend to be somewhat forgetful.
~Someone who is very Patient and wants to see me succeed and will help me do so, just like I would help you. Even if its small day to day things, I would appreciate your company ANY time.
~I want a partner who is Affectionate, can reciprocate, and loves to snuggle and talk about their day, and what their interests are, and what makes them happy.
~Someone who can admit they get clingy or overprotective is a bonus.
~A partner with good communication is key, if something wrong we have to be able to talk about it.
~A partner who likes to game with me or at least watch me play would be a plus but not a requirement.
~Someone with a good sense of humor and like to joke around, I am a big goof after all and I love to joke around. Sending memes is always appreciated and good to cheer people up too!
~I'd prefer someone with the same music taste, but not a requirement, Plus if you wouldn't mind if I send you love songs occasionally that's a bonus, or sending me some back haha.
~Being willing to voice call is a must, Texting forever is not the way to go. I have to know what your voice is like haha, later on we can video call if you are comfortable with that. I prefer chatting on Discord because Reddit messages of any kind I'm sure you know are unreliable and sucky in general. So please send me your discord if you have one :)
~I would LOVE to see picture of your pets if you have any. Bonus points if it includes your beautiful self haha.
I'm sure there is more I'm looking for but I cant think of it right now haha, I will have to edit this when I think of it.
Please tell me about you as an opener! I told you a good bit about me, now its your turn haha.
Tell me some things like -
~What's your name?
~Where are you from?
~How old are you?
~What are your hobbies / interests?
~What about my post interested you?
~Where is my TV Remote?!
~Selfie? Pet pics?
~Hit me with your best joke or meme :)
~What's your favorite candy?
I'd LOVE to get to know you, and see where things go.
But yeah, I know it was long I'm sorry haha. Send me a message and lets get to know each other! :)

Today was good lol. I almost didn’t go to my appointment to tattoo Hepburn, but I did go which I’m so happy I did. I did some shading on her blossom tree tattoo that I outlined and it came out so nice, she loved it. The appointment was at 9 am and my plan was to at least make my coffee because SKINNY but my parents said they would drop me off before they went grocery shopping so we ended up leaving at like 830 and of course, I didn’t end up making my coffee, boo! Anyways after they dropped me off can you believe that someone tried to get inside the building while I was setting up. I could’ve swore it was Hepburn but she literally texted me maybe 10 minutes after the incident and was like “just leaving my house”….. So it wasn’t her and now we’re both spooked. I also didn’t end up getting any new tattoos, I’m a little indecisive on my next piece so for now I’m just thinking about it. She was actually going to tattoo this girl after me that owns a little coffee shop across the street from our place so I thought of stopping by after and I did. It was such a cute place, I was hoping to meet the girl but when I got there she was in the kitchen baking. I still got a really delicious coffee of course and a chocolate chip muffin that was sorrrr good. I chilled and shit and then I took my mom to the doctor and we waited sooooo long for the doctor smh. But it has been a nice day so far. The walk home after my tattoo appointment was nice, I always look forward for those. Anyways that’s it for today but I have tons to say so I’ll be back.

I was off the market in a toxic but otherwise loving and deep relationship for 4 years. I almost proposed. Had the ring. I’m honestly struggling with being alone again. I started with high expectations, high standards, and clear goals. Then I downloaded OLD apps… I was depressed. I’m sorting through single moms, tattoos, numerous face piercings, clear mental illness, morbid obesity, tons of fake accounts and spam.
Moderately attractive, average women acting like princesses. Actually hot women are acting like royalty. Putting effort in feels pointless.
I asked out several med students and had alright dates. Neither looked like their photos. I’ve learned to mentally subtract makeup/filters and add 30 lbs to estimate someone’s true appearance. I’m 27, lots of gen z memes and phrases I don’t get. I pay on dates and barely get a thank you. I don’t say anything weird or sexual and feel used for my time, energy, and attention. Long term, I do want to t marriage and kids - with a smart, feminine, fit, moderately attractive woman. At this stage, I’m just trying to get laid and have fun, but that seems challenging. Barely getting matches. Watching videos on the algorithms, social norms, etc. I’m a fit, muscular, attractive young guy. 5’10”. White collar remote job and STEM education. Great sense of humor. At what point is it just not worth it as a guy to pursue women, pay, put effort in, etc?
My positive solutions so far: apps aren’t real life. I know I’m a 7-8 in real life. I know men don’t get attention on apps. I know to FaceTime first, screen for red flags, etc. I’m just not sure where else to meet people. I had a relatively easier time getting dates and getting laid in college. It was never super easy, but it wasn’t like this. Tinder support confirmed I’m not shadow banned and my account is working.

2 years of being single, on and off sa dating.. and I still haven’t found someone that I’d date then I’d fall in love with.
There were one or two almosts, kaso it never worked out.
Hopefully, ikaw na. It can be a slow burn kind of thing or we can fall in love agad agad… it doesn’t matter, so long as it’s genuine and it’s in our own pace.
Let me put these disclaimers here: 1. Im not looking for a hook up. Idk how that is not obvious to some 2. Pasensya if I cant reply fast. I work 2 jobs, tulog ako sa umaga, gising ng hapon hanggang 4am. Busy ako but I’ll do my best to respond so hopefully you understand this. Kailangan kumayod for the future e. 3. Not looking for anything platonic or “kalaro lang” ng video games. I wanna date and potentially fall in love. 4. TG, Discord, Messenger ang preferred kong platform if we decide to move to a different one na.
Please read so we don’t waste time. If you’re too lazy to do so, baka di ka rin maeffort irl.
About You:
25-36
Average height (around 5’5 siguro) and Average weight (no dad bods)
Hopefully a PC Gamer so we have a common ground (and maiintindihan mo pag di ako makareply HAHA)

• points pag may nice smile

Working na and can pay for himself
Wala nang stupid excuses like “naooverwhelm ako” at “di pa ko ready”
Can communicate properly and willing to meet half way with me in a lot of things (di lang sa date)
Wag masyadong soft boy siguro, yung kaya ako ipagtanggol ganon HAHAHA
Willing sumali sa discord with me and my friends if we’re ever going to play games
Filipino
About Me:
I’m a short girl with an average weight and almost full sleeved tattoo.
I’ve been told I’m pretty/cute, but I don’t have that hourglass figure or a face of an actress
I have a strong and boyish personality
Legit na HAHAHAHAHA tumawa irl
Bardagul na taglishera
Leo, INFT-J
Top love languages are Quality Time and Physical Touch
From the East
Majority ng friends ko guys but I have no problem letting you meet them if you’re not comfy with that
Puyatera. Tulog sa umaga, gising hanggang 4am. Busy sa hapon at madaling araw.
Medyo nalelate magreply pag work hours or pag naglalaro
G sa calls when we’re comfy enough
Dog mom
Things I like:
Video Games (my friends and I try different games, currently nasa League (ARAM) and Dying Light kame. Trip ko mag Valo ule lately tho kahit mga 2 Gs lang) Sanemi Shinazugawa Marvel Crime Docus Anime
PM ME WITH AN INTRO. Hi/Hellos wont be entertained.

My mom is 74 years young, and is currently suffering from her first diabetic foot ulcer on her heel. I don't now what to do to help her. I took her to the podiatrist and he debrided the area around it, and gave a new prescription that is supposed to help. It'll be a few days before that prescription will be ready. I've been applying Polysporin to the wound, as it has some anesthetic, but it really doesn't lower the pain. Would a skin freezing cream meant for tattoos help? - please note, we live in Canada and don't have access to some thigs that are available in the US. I just hate seeing her in pain and am looking for any way to help her.

I 22F and 21F girlfriend have been together for about 7 months but we were friends for about 6 years before we got into a relationship. Due to us being in other relationships and not really being sure if we actually liked each other or not.
Well a few months ago she broke up with her long time girlfriend of 5 years and I had broke off my situationship that I had going on. These things were unrelated we didn’t do it to be together it just happened that we broke it off literally the same day.
Few weeks later we started dating and a few months in I asked her to be my girlfriend and it’s been going fantastic since. So we do joke a lot with each other and it’s always a lot of banter, even brining up past stupid things we would do in our passed relationship.
So yesterday I was joking around with her but obviously there’s still some truth to it because it’s true and it happened. So I had asked her if she remembered when our friend group and I got our matching tattoos but she didn’t bc she said her mom would kill her but then the very next year she got a matching tattoo with her then girlfriend.
So then she was like yes I know I remember and was visibly upset after I made that comment and was pretty much giving me the cold shoulder after that. We were having a few drinks with my family and she was very evidently being less talkative and just seemed disinterested dispite me trying to spark up a conversation.
So after a while I we were talking and I just apologized and told me that I’m sorry if I said anything to hurt her feelings because obviously that’s never my objective. She kept saying it’s fine that she knows that’s not what I meant to do.
A few more hours passed by and I sparked up the conversation again because she was still being cold. She said that I hurt her feelings but mentioning what I said earlier and I apologized again but also emphasized that this is what we always do, we always have banter and this has never been an issue up until now the last few times where now looking back I can tell she was upset.
She makes remarks about my ex and my past situation all the time when we banter and I have no issue although I feel some form of discomfort within myself because I did those things not only to myself but it hurt others in the process but now it’s more funny than anything.
She said that when I brought that up that it makes her think about the person that in a way mentally abused her. Which I said i understand but you do the same to me when you mention my Exs and I don’t take i personal but moving forward I won’t make any jokes like that again but she can’t either.
We’ve since then been able to hash it and have had no issues but I get in my head and think about why it made her so upset that I said what I said. Makes me feel like maybe she didn’t get over it before getting into this relationship or maybe there’s something underlying. Idk and don’t really feel like approaching this conversation because everything has been amazing.
(She hasn’t expressed anything of missing her Ex or anything, we have no arguments because we know each other so well.)

to make a long story short... my mom developed schizophrenia when I was 5 years old. she was my main source for religious information and was catholic all her life.
now, as an adult, I want to delve deeper into catholicism. but I feel so confused all the time; I think something is definitely true about catholicism, and then it just.... isn't.
I don't even know what I have the wrong impression of. my mom taught me that tattoos were evil, that any music (even without lyrics) was evil due to using "repetitive numbers" / that "all time signatures end up divisible by 6". she believed in the illuminati and CIA mind control too.
obviously there are some things that are easier for me to understand are ridiculous. for example, I knew the thing about all music being bad couldn't be true, eventually. but recently I met a catholic metalhead, and holy shit did that throw me for a loop.
is there any resource I could learn from that would be some sort of "dummy's guide to catholicism"? preferably that maybe dispels common myths and rumors in/about our modern society? or uncommon myths and rumors?
off the top of my head, here are some questions i have: do women have to wear long sleeves and dresses 24x7? are horror movies alright? how about horror movies with devil/demon themes? (I don't even like horror movies. I just want to know.)
I hope this all makes sense. thank you guys for your time, I really appreciate it.

You were already drunk and wearing your red sweatshirt the night we met. My memory pairs it with a blue ball cap but I’m not sure if that’s a detail I’ve implanted from a photograph of you in that same sweatshirt. You were from Florida and fit this stereotype I had formed from working in hospitality to a tee. I lumped Floridians in with New Yorkers as abrasive, arrogant and rude. This wasn’t entirely fair but it brought out some sarcastic humor in me that deflected my own insecurities. I really don’t remember much of the evening until I partitioned the neighbor to score some coke.
I imagine sitting on the curb by the carport with you under the power lines. We look good side by side The lines would crackle in the moisture of the fog which somehow made the city feel bigger. We talked of philosophies and science and broken hearts and the care packages your mom would send you of baked goods to eat on the boat. That detail especially stands out to me now that you’re gone. We smoked cigarettes and explained the significance behind our tattoos. You insisted you were jaded and told me about Venice while you pulled the leather belt she’d given you for your birthday through the hoops of your chino pants.
It’s interesting to see as I write this how sad you were under that price-is-right-humor and Florida pride. We were both tethered to the bottle and relating too deeply to song lyrics. I was mad when you left, not because you were leaving but because you needed money for a Lyft.
I’d try to keep you at arms length, we’d talk on the phone about sadness; about alcoholism and as I withdrew you said you wanted to build me a blanket fort with a surprising sincerity. I was always so fixated on the ways we wouldn’t work; you living on a boat without transportation, my broken heart, not wanting to drink and not wanting to not drink. I had neglected to see until now how much you actually cared.
We’d let so much time elapse writing each other off and then I’d call or you’d text and we’d jump right back in. I have a lot of regrets around that last night together. I’d noticed those scars on your forearms with alarm before slipping into oblivion unable to revive my memory of your explanation. You did however revive my consciousness with a line on the plate. What a train wreck, I hated that we were in this situation; hearts otherwise occupied, adult children, scrambling for a ride. This new gal you’d met was willing to come get you.
The next day my spirit was gone and looking at where I was and where I wanted to be took the wind out of me. I was mad when you called. Again in hindsight I see you cared. I can hear you saying this happened to both of us.
I thought we were bonded by this shared experience. I hadn’t considered all the words and non words of our bodies entangled where my memory lapses. How could I not have seen this was the source of your care? I wasn’t present for you and now you aren’t present at all.
I still check your mom’s Facebook page from time to time to cry at a photo of your face and say your name in my mind. This was your most confusing exit yet. We were at arms length and at this time even out of touch and I’ve felt a lot of different things about it over the years. Mostly “by the grace of god, go I”. And in looking at that time with new clarity I must say I’m sorry. I’m sorry I didn’t see your sincerity, your vulnerability and I didn’t appreciate your pain because I was too wrapped up in my own. I see you differently today. I see me differently this morning.

25F, my parents have always been very strict about having a career not just a job and living a stable life. I'm currently in college and graduating this year, we've always lived a very comfortably life I've never had to struggle for anything money wise (which I'm very grateful for). My boyfriend 24M works at Home Depot and isn't going to school (He also has a lot of tattoos and some are on his face). My parents are huge about money and making sure we make enough, so we can do the things we want when we get older. My boyfriend hasn't met my parents but I told my mom and dad he's a welder and already finished trade school. I'm not embarrassed by him at all, I just want him to find a better job that's going to pay well and he doesn't think that's necessary and he claims he already has "job security" working at Home Depot. Should I come clean to my parents or try and persuade my boyfriend to choose a career path?

When i was a toddler, i thought he was just some overweight dad who plays video games, found out he was my mom and aunts brother, met his kids, my cousins, throughout 2010, i saw his darth vader statue with a bikini on it, and was like wth? what kind of humor is this? and he told he he would put makeup on me and a crown to make me look like the princess characters from the mario games, which i hope he was being silly, as i see his collection of his games on xbox and playstation, next year in 2011 staying with my cousins for my summer days, i just watch him laugh about diarrhea humor, on youtube,
and then in 2015 again, not much he was a tattoo artist at the time, and we got excited for terminator genesys and star wars the force awakens, and in 2016 i heard he went to jail for months, for trying to kill his ex wife, fucking abuser man,
after years seeing my cousins again in 2019, where i see how influenced his kids were, by seeing what the hell they watch on youtube through his TV, it was "weaboo cringe compilation videos" and "goanimate caillou and dora getting grounded" and on my grandparents apple computer, they were watching some "nicki minaj anaconda video edited with farting sounds as a parody" where i felt like throwing up where i didn't find that humor funny at all, gross!
after awhile, after my cousin niv a boy about 2 or 3 years younger than me had a fight with his younger sisters, in my fucking room,
and derek my uncle asked his son if he'd like it if he did that to him and gave him timeout in a bedroom that's not there room instead it's my bedroom,
and after staying with his friends house, my uncle got upset where he told his kids not to his pocket knife, got upset for spilling a class of a drink on his computer, and then got mad over his daughters running away, telling his daughters the street natives will rape all of us as kids, as his warning as a parent and i saw my younger cousin the girl cry like he fucking traumatized her,
this was in 2019, Years later after i had another uncle from across west canada trying to fight him,
he doesn't talk to my family anymore after what i told him, and i knew now in the 2020s, My aunt my mom, my elders, don't care about him anymore, they don't wanna hear about him anymore, plus nobody did nothing to help my cousins but allow my uncle to hold his kids hostage, my mom told me he's keeping them hostage by telling them, "nobody cares about them" trapping them in his house? what a pathetic excuse of a man i really hope he dies alone when he's old no friends, no new wives, no family, not even his own children around him. i'm glad i got that off my chest.

Hello all,
Hope everyone one is doing well. I’ll cut straight to the chase. My GF and her younger sibling are what she calls “close”. She is the only female in the family with four males. She and little bro always go to concerts together, take cool trips together, go to sporting events together, amongst other things. Meanwhile, I have NEVER been invited to said plans by my GF. I have only met her family once and had some interaction with her parents and almost no interaction with her brothers. They seem to not want my company there. But that experience is a whole other thread all by itself. I did nothing wrong, I brought gifts with me for her bday and a bakery dessert to share with the family; so not sure what their deal is?!
I have also taken her mom flowers on Mother’s Day, taken her bday gifts and Christmas gifts. Her mom has NEVER shown her face, my GF is the one who picks up the gifts from my car outside of her home. Now mind you, I only met her family once, and I was a cordial guest, but felt negative energy that my company was not wanted at their home.
MY GF has claimed that she has never brought anyone home to meet her family! That I was the only one, ever!
At any rate, she and this little bro (30 something) always do fun things without me, and I never have been invited to any of those events. As of today (6/8), they are both vacationing on some island as we speak. And posting all kinds of pics on her social media accounts. And it hurts me that I am not part of this awesome, fun trip! Instead I am here on Reditt posting about this personal shit.
I am so alienated that I feel angry, hurt, and unhuman to this family. I have calmly and candidly spoken to my GF about this situation and alienation. The reply she provides is that we do NOT hang out or do any activities (we = her and her family) because we are NOT married. And that the little bro, herself and I do not “fit” because of that.
I have even begun to feel remorse towards her and her family. My GF and I have spoken about marriage, and I am also willing to go through catholic sacrament of confirmation to meet her church’s requirement for marriage!
But all this alienation has taken a toll with my mental health. Felling depressed and NOT good enough for her family is killing me inside. To the point I no longer want to propose late summer or fall of 2024.
I have all of these great ideas of how to propose to my GF, to the point I am considering hiring a professional photographer to capture that special moment!
I have invested A LOT of time, energy, and emotion into this relationship to be treated like trash and as a peasant by this family.
Do I have valid reasons to feel the way I feel?
About me: I am 40, I have a four-year degree in Finance, own a new car, have a good stable job, never been married, no tattoos, no piercings, I drink socially, and do NOT have children!!
I can sustain myself financially and don’t have baggage for my GF to worry about! How can her family NOT see this?
Thank you for taking the time to read my thread!

Hello! Mainly posting here to try and meet new people and make long term friends, especially with similar interests.
If you're into any of the following, I would especially LOVE to hear from you:

• Metalcore. Spiritbox, Make Them Suffer, Veil of Maya, Invent Animate, The Plot in You.
• Pop punk. With Confidence, The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, etc. Music in general is really big for me. I love sending/receiving songs recs with friends, especially when it's a song that really reminds me of a person and then they end up loving it and reply back with a big reaction. That stuff fuels me. So if that kind of thing appeals to you, message me!!
• Horror anything. Movies, shows, games, haunted mazes, occulty stuff, art. I am constantly looking for new horror movies to add to my list. Recommendations are always appreciated.
• Tattoos. If you have any, major bonus and I will ask to see them!!!
• PC/PS5. I play pretty much anything, especially if it's something critically acclaimed. Gaming is probably my biggest hobby so I can and will talk about any aspect of it at length.

A little bit about me:

• 29
• Patient, very good listener
• Very sarcastic, darker sense of humor
• Introverted homebody
• Self proclaimed conversationalist
• Love to travel, got the travel bug from my mom growing up
• Obsessed with baseball

Looking forward to hearing from you!! :)

Hello! Mainly posting here to try and meet new people and make long term friends, especially with similar interests.
If you're into any of the following, I would especially LOVE to hear from you:

• Metalcore. Spiritbox, Make Them Suffer, Veil of Maya, Invent Animate, The Plot in You.
• Pop punk. With Confidence, The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, etc. Music in general is really big for me. I love sending/receiving songs recs with friends, especially when it's a song that really reminds me of a person and then they end up loving it and reply back with a big reaction. That stuff fuels me. So if that kind of thing appeals to you, message me!!
• Horror anything. Movies, shows, games, haunted mazes, occulty stuff, art. I am constantly looking for new horror movies to add to my list. Recommendations are always appreciated.
• Tattoos. If you have any, major bonus and I will ask to see them!!!
• PC/PS5. I play pretty much anything, especially if it's something critically acclaimed. Gaming is probably my biggest hobby so I can and will talk about any aspect of it at length.

A little bit about me:

• 29
• Patient, very good listener
• Very sarcastic, darker sense of humor
• Introverted homebody
• Self proclaimed conversationalist
• Love to travel, got the travel bug from my mom growing up
• Obsessed with baseball

I definitely prefer Reddit chat over DMs. But would love to eventually move off Reddit if we click. Looking forward to hearing from you!! :)

Hello! Mainly posting here to try and meet new people and make long term friends, especially with similar interests.
If you're into any of the following, I would especially LOVE to hear from you:

• Metalcore. Spiritbox, Make Them Suffer, Veil of Maya, Invent Animate, The Plot in You.
• Pop punk. With Confidence, The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, etc. Music in general is really big for me. I love sending/receiving songs recs with friends, especially when it's a song that really reminds me of a person and then they end up loving it and reply back with a big reaction. That stuff fuels me. So if that kind of thing appeals to you, message me!!
• Horror anything. Movies, shows, games, haunted mazes, occulty stuff, art. I am constantly looking for new horror movies to add to my list. Recommendations are always appreciated.
• Tattoos. If you have any, major bonus and I will ask to see them!!!
• PC/PS5. I play pretty much anything, especially if it's something critically acclaimed. Gaming is probably my biggest hobby so I can and will talk about any aspect of it at length.

A little bit about me:

• 29
• Patient, very good listener
• Very sarcastic, darker sense of humor
• Introverted homebody
• Self proclaimed conversationalist
• Love to travel, got the travel bug from my mom growing up
• Obsessed with baseball

I definitely prefer Reddit chat over DMs. But would love to eventually move off Reddit if we click. Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Hello! Mainly posting here to try and meet new people and make long term friends, especially with similar interests.
If you're into any of the following, I would especially LOVE to hear from you:

• Metalcore. Spiritbox, Make Them Suffer, Veil of Maya, Invent Animate, The Plot in You.
• Pop punk. With Confidence, The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, etc. Music in general is really big for me. I love sending/receiving songs recs with friends, especially when it's a song that really reminds me of a person and then they end up loving it and reply back with a big reaction. That stuff fuels me. So if that kind of thing appeals to you, message me!!
• Horror anything. Movies, shows, games, haunted mazes, occulty stuff, art. I am constantly looking for new horror movies to add to my list. Recommendations are always appreciated.
• Tattoos. If you have any, major bonus and I will ask to see them!!!
• PC/PS5. I play pretty much anything, especially if it's something critically acclaimed. Gaming is probably my biggest hobby so I can and will talk about any aspect of it at length.

A little bit about me:

• 29
• Patient, very good listener
• Very sarcastic, darker sense of humor
• Introverted homebody
• Self proclaimed conversationalist
• Love to travel, got the travel bug from my mom growing up
• Obsessed with baseball

Looking forward to hearing from you!!

This post is gonna be real upfront and vulnerable. Looking to get all the important stuff out of the way.
I’d like to make good connections. You can imagine it gets a bit lonely out here. I like a slow burn anyway. The emotional aspect is really important to me.
I’m not a fan of the gambling aspects of dating apps. Feels like I have to swipe forever and matches don’t even message back. Everybody wants to meet up right away and I’m not interested in playing the dating game. My dream scenario would be a friends to lovers one. I like to think that there’s somebody like me on here who’s looking for something serious but also can’t tolerate the way dating has become commercialized through the apps.
I’m a good conversationalist. People often say I’m easy to talk to. That I’m perceptive. I’m attentive to the people I care about. I mean what I say, and say what I mean. I’m intelligent, and can talk just about anything. I like learning new things. I love comedy, and laugh regularly. Even with what’s going on in the world, I find plenty of joy in everyday life.
I can be a bit shy to scheduling hang outs, so I’m not looking to find a gaming or discord voice chat buddy until we’ve developed a mutual bond.
Even though I’m not working at the moment, I fill my time with all sorts of things. I have a handful of dedicated hobbies and I’m always focusing on self growth, mental and physical. I’m artistic and nerdy. I got my degree in psychology. I have applied to jobs, and continue to do so when I’m bored, but the economy is in the shitter overall.
I’m politically on the far left. I’m taking care of my mom and the household while she works. We didn’t have a good relationship until the last couple years and so I’m cherishing the time we have together. I spent the last decade living the fast and busy life in the city, and so this has been a nice change of pace.
I’m a little chubby and working on slimming down. I’m 5’3” and like to eat, but cutting back and doing cardio most days of the week. Most people say I’m attractive. I have over 10 tattoos, non-visible under my clothes. I’m growing my hair out so it’s in a bit of a poofy awkward stage at the moment (I was shaving it during Covid simply out of experimentation and convenience).
I prefer men who care about their mental and physical health, ages 25-36, and politically on the left. Somebody who can get deep but also enjoys a good laugh. I don’t mind too much where you’re located (long distance is okay, but the closer you are, the better). If you send a picture, I’ll return the favor.
Edit: also please be patient, I try not to take on too many chats at once!

Hey everyone, I'm seeking friendship with fellow like-minded nerds!
I'm back on the East Coast from a short time away in the Midwest, but the East Coast will always have a place in my heart.
I'm into: the 80s/90s/anything retro, but mainly I've been into traveling, being a foodie, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a married, child-free, dog-Mom, with a love for the social sciences, academia, tattoos, and 80s music.
Messages are always open!

So In two days I get my tattoo, and I am extremely excited!! At the same time I’m a little nervous though, I’m scared I’m mixing up general nervousness for design regret, but here’s the thing. I have wanted this tattoo for MONTHS! It’s for my mom, and it’s a simple design, like no names or anything. I love my mom, and like I said I’ve been extremely excited to do this. Am I worried for nothing?