Hi, so I own a small business doing lawncare and landscaping and I use some broker type services here and there to fill in gaps for my schedule. One on particular was great last season but now I feel they're trying to get work out of me for free.
So at the beginning of spring they asked for a quote for exterior services, I replied with what I'd charge for the basics. They quickly replied and told me I'd been awarded the job and asked when I could start while attaching the scope of work with many more services added on in a second email I didn't notice. Im sure this is where I messed up.
I performed the services I quoted for and they insisted I use an app to clock in and out of when I'm servicing. The problem is the app would never recognize my location at the site, it would even give an error message. I tried calling and emailing about this without it being resolved, only being told "the IT dept would look into it". So to get their attention, I stopped my services for 2 weeks. The main manager promptly called to ask why I wasn't there and I explained to him that without the app or a contract, I have no way to verify I will get paid. He said just do it and they'll get it going, so I did. Still no resolved app or written notice of payment. So fast forward to today, I received a termination notice for missed service dates, but no verification of payment still. Am I out of luck here or do I have any ground to stand on?
For what it's worth I'm in MN and the company is out east. Last season they were great to work with, had 0 issues all winter and i am still receiving payments from my previous account with them. I never signed a contract for the location in question and have email chains of me asking every week if the app will be fixed. The reason the app is important is they clearly state that the app is directly linked to payment. But it hasn't worked from day 1.

Hey all, random but I work at an insurance office and had a thought about going to small local shops, lube techs, and smog check locations to see if I could place a small set up to quote their sit in clients while they wait. Maybe a small tent outside offering beverages and/or snacks as a convenience.
I'vw been in the biz for 10+ years but working with a new agents office trying to drum up business.
What's your reaction if someone asked your shop to do this? Any thoughts of how you'd want to be approached or be considered?
Any feedback appreciated!

Like the title says, I was shocked to get a quote from my cat’s vet for a $1200 dental cleaning. My cat is three years old and the vet said he had BEGINNING stages of gingivitis. I remember taking my dog for a dental cleaning three to four years ago (also in Vancouver) and it was around $500. So should I look for a different place or is this the new normal everywhere? I care deeply about my pets health but how do people afford their pet’s dental cleanings these days?! :(

Shal-Morzinn is so fascinating to me. I've just finished MBotF and was wondering if it comes up in other books. I appreciated the quote from Fiddler (I think) at the end of tCG to the effect that "it's a big world" and the idea that there are empires and people in the Malazan world that we know very little about.
I've read a little bit of Cook's "Black Company" and the bit about Shal-Morzinn being ruled by three powerful, seemingly immortal, sorcerers seemed similar to "The Taken."
Gonna take a break from fantasy for a bit (picked up David Mitchell's "Black Swan Green" - very good so far) then start "Wheel of Time."

Selecting the right car wrecker & cash for car removal company can save you time, money, and hassle. Here are four useful tips to consider before making your choice:

1. Check for Licensing and Certification

• Why It's Important: Ensuring that the car wrecker is licensed and certified guarantees that they follow industry standards and regulations. This also means they are more likely to handle the disposal process in an environmentally friendly manner.
• What to Do: Ask the wrecker for their license number and any certifications they hold. Verify these with local authorities if necessary.

2. Evaluate Their Reputation

• Why It's Important: A reputable car wrecker will have a track record of satisfied customers and reliable service. This can provide peace of mind that your car will be handled properly and you will receive fair compensation.
• What to Do: Look for reviews and ratings online, ask for references, and check with the Better Business Bureau or similar organizations. Speak to previous customers if possible to get firsthand feedback.

3. Get Multiple Quotes

• Why It's Important: Different wreckers may offer varying amounts for your car based on their assessment and market demand. Getting multiple quotes ensures you receive a fair price.
• What to Do: Contact several car wreckers and provide them with details about your car, including its make, model, condition, and any damage. Compare the offers and choose the one that provides the best value.

4. Understand Their Process

• Why It's Important: Knowing how the car wrecker operates, from the initial quote to the final removal and payment, can help you avoid unexpected issues and ensure a smooth transaction.
• What to Do: Ask about their process for evaluation, pickup, and payment. Find out if there are any hidden fees, whether they offer free towing, and how quickly they can complete the transaction. Understanding these details can help you make an informed decision.

Conclusion

Choosing the right car wrecker involves more than just accepting the first offer you receive. By checking for licensing, evaluating reputation, getting multiple quotes, and understanding the process, you can ensure a smooth and beneficial experience. Take the time to do your research, and you'll be more likely to find a reliable wrecker who meets your needs.

Let's analyze an article that's not written from an employee's perspective and pushes the RTO narrative.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/05/27/less-high-paying-work-from-home-jobs/73838325007/

Analysis

TLDR
The article from USA Today (what about Tomorrow?) argues that high-paying remote and hybrid jobs have drastically decreased, suggesting a return-to-office trend. It uses scare tactics like highlighting a significant drop in $250,000 remote jobs, low percentages of remote work, relentless return-to-office mandates, and potential regulatory changes. Other tactics include framing remote work as a mere temporary pandemic solution, emphasizing managerial preferences for in-person supervision (without exceptions), and implying job insecurity for those resisting return-to-office mandates. Quoting influential CEOs like Jamie Dimon reinforces the narrative. The article appears biased, potentially driven by media sensationalism and sponsorship influences.

A few considerations

• Using the term Rude Awakening: The term "rude awakening" frames the entire article within the optics of inevitability (despite nothing is inevitable in this world), and I see it used in many other publications, always when speaking about RTO.
  
• Regulatory Changes: It mentions that FINRA could be reinstating rules making remote work more challenging - but then it also mentions FINRA denied that its rule requires people to work in the office five days a week (hilarious to see claim and related disproof appear a few words away from each other!).
  
• Managerial Preferences: The article states that managers prefer in-person supervision and visibility (it doesn't mention that most managers are stuck between a rock and a hard place, in the uncomfortable position of having to enforce rules dictated by higher-ups).
  
• Resistance to Change: It suggests some managers are attached to past ways of working, making remote work seem more unsustainable across the board than it potentially is.
  
• Conflict and Tension: The mention of control and supervision introduces a narrative of conflict between employees' desire for flexibility and managers' need for control, as if all the managers actually belonged to the controlling type.
  
• Questioning Effectiveness: By highlighting managerial preferences for in-person supervision, the article indirectly questions remote work's effectiveness.
  
• Temporary Solution: It implies that remote work was a necessary but temporary solution during the pandemic and that resistance to RTO would be futile (and I say nope: advocacy for remote work is what will change things faster for the better).
  
• Subtle Threats: The narrative implies that failure to comply with return-to-office mandates could result in job loss or reduced opportunities.
  
• Inevitability: Presenting Dimon's perspective fosters a sense of inevitability about returning to the office.
  

Conclusion

Long live remote work, the best innovation of the century in the work world along with the ban on non-compete agreements.

(Sorry if this is not a good place to ask this. I can delete this post if not appropriate)
My fiancé and I are getting married this fall, and our venue is a former movie theater. It still has the marquees on the front wall and we can use our engagement photos as posters in those marquees. We're wanting to turn our photos into movie style posters, so we're looking for movie titles or quotes that we could use in the designs.
Does anyone have any ideas that would work for this? It could be from any romcom, drama, comedy, etc. We'd just like them to be fairly recognizable to our guests. Here are some of the ones we've come up with so far:
-When (my name) Met (her name)
-Sleepless in (our city)
-Meet the (my last name)'s
-10 Things I Love About You
-When a Man Loves a Woman
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

I’ve just finished Skinwalkers at the Pentagon by Lacatski, Kelleher and Gnapp and Unacknowledged by Steven Greer.\ I love reading the anecdotal stories. But I was a bit disappointed after researching Greer when I finished the book.\ Can anyone recommend any more books that are full of anecdotal type stories. I’m not looking for fiction. I’d prefer stuff from credible authors and witnesses.\ \ I am currently about to start UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record by Leslie Kean.\ I also have American Cosmic by Diana Pasulka on my list.\ But I am always looking to add more to my list and the stories in Unacknowledged really captivated me although my doubts started to rise when I got to a quote from Dick Doty.

Today I told my parents about how I was considering moving in with my friend (for context him and i have lived together in the past in a dorm room and then sharing a apartment which multiple friends, but it would just be him and I now). I am very much straight, and he has a mono bf, and nothing sexual has ever occurred between us. When I told my very christian parents I was considering moving to a new city with him they both freaked out, and made very homophobic comments that left me disgusted to call them my parents.
While I understand their hesitation (due to other factors in my life) for me moving to a new city. It is their focus on living with my best friend that most horrify/hurt me. and even though I have told them the classic all sins are equal in gods eyes and all sins are treated equal in gods eyes quotes. It has not helped how they feel.
I am looking for biblically supported scripture to defend my friend and "his lifestyle"(their words not mine. As I know because I was there for him coming out of gay it is not a choice in life).
To 100% clarify I am not looking for hate comments for my parents. I am looking for real points to bring to my parents to hopefully change how they see my best friend and his "lifestyle"(their quote not mine).
He is my closest friend and I want them to see who he is past his sexuality.
Please help

(Sorry if this is not a good place to ask this. I can delete this post if not appropriate)
My fiancé and I are getting married this fall, and our venue is a former movie theater. It still has the marquees on the front wall and we can use our engagement photos as posters in those marquees. We're wanting to turn our photos into movie style posters, so we're looking for movie titles or quotes that we could use in the designs.
Does anyone have any ideas that would work for this? It could be from any romcom, drama, comedy, etc. We'd just like them to be fairly recognizable to our guests. Here are some of the ones we've come up with so far:
-When (my name) Met (her name)
-Sleepless in (our city)
-Meet the (my last name)'s
-10 Things I Love About You
-When a Man Loves a Woman
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

I can't believe I'm writing this. But I need some insight cause I find myself getting angry and confused. This is my first reddit post. Please excuse my redditor literacy.
This is the most convoluted story. It is long. But it's a ride.
You've been warned.
(Fake names obviously)
I (20f) have a best friend, Karl (20m) of 4 years. Now I see what you might assume. No. We're close but I'm mainly into women, I currently have a partner and have had a partner 90% of the time they where dating.
Now Karl got with Regina(19f) late 2022, the relationship started off rocky as she said "I only want you" but then kissed her ex, and then couldn't decide who she wanted. But still insisted once she chose Karl, she wanted to stay friends with her ex. Posted pictures when they'd "hang out" where it looked like she was sitting on his lap. But she swore she wasn't. Constantly blocked him after things would happen, then unblocked him, lied, then cried when Karl would find out.
Yes. Infuriating. But here you go. That's how Regina was introduced to our lives.
It took a while but eventually I tried to look past this. I care about Karl, if this was who he loved. We accepted it. Infact made it a point to invite her out to gatherings, made sure to offer her food, offer her drinks, chatting. Making sure she's involved. Gassing her up. Girlie things. (God I'm so desperate for everyone to love me it's a problem.)
Then her friends, ex boyfriend began to follow me, I had hoped this was because of how well I'd done to make friends. But this waa short lived.
Originally I'd just hoped it was banter. I'd chat to them, often sending pictures with Regina in her classes and joking with me.
Unfortunately I have social impairments, Slowly it became clear they where just laughing at me, calling me names but with cutesy emojis. Remember the girls in highschool? The ones thatd pretend to be your friend in class because it was funny? Like that.
So i stopped paying attention, often ignoring them. Unfortunately it only got worse. It got to a point I'd be spammed and have my instagram story replies with slurrs, calling me a pdf. File??? (I was talking to someone 6 years older than me?) Weird references, calling me cringe (I know. I know, worst thing ever right.), picking on my hair, my eyes(strabismus), my clothing. So I folded. Told Karl I wouldn't be dealing with it anymore. I'd blocked them, and asked karl To ask Regina to ask her friends to stop contacting me, I was doing my finishing project in college (uk) to get into university and it was getting to point I couldn't focus. I told him what had been happening, that I didn't know what her problem was. But I am a adult woman and this was bizarre.
Now, that alone. I forgave and in time, forgot. She had allegedly appologized "for them" and didn't know any of that was happening and had no I'll intent and hoped we could still be friends. Okay, sure.
Weird semi important point: she confessed in a groupchat that she used to be a 'chav' I said " you do look like someone who'd have bullied me" Banter. She then posted on her Instagram story (Paraphrased by memory) "When someone says you look like someone who'd have bullied them- but your friend died" I can't remember, but it was along the lines of that kind of 'what the fuck does that even mean'
Upon a later night of drinking, regina was talking to Karl about the ex, Mike. I brang up the fact her ex boyfriend kept liking my photos and was following me Hoping to bond over the fact this guy was weird, common girly bonding
"You know he only follows you so he could make fun of you and how cringe your posts are". She laughs.
The group goes quiet and holy shit I'm embarrassed. I just internalise that and change the subject.
Later I repost a reel of a guy saying something vaugely corresponding to this convosation. Basic premise when someone tells you their friend talks shit about you, then obviously you ask "why do they do that to you" (I know childish but at this point I was starting to really dislike her. My friend had sent it to me, It was late.) When i say She launched, "if you've got a problem talk to me instead of being weird and I'd tell you I was so scared of Mike and he held such a power over me and I just let him chat shit" I'd love to just mention this is after the 2nd time she'd unblocked him to talk to him behind Karl's back. I put up with it. Karl is at this point family. And if this is who he loves. We have to love her too.
This is all important to the point I swear.
Anyway.
My partners (now ex) friend Frank (22) and us fell out. Unimportant to this story but he let me know, Regina and an old very close friend had a groupchat to say very unpleasant things about me in, despite this old friend I never stopped speaking well of. Hoping we'd find eachother again. He'd been scouted when we had fallen out. But respected me enough to tell me. Another confrontation where she is so misunderstood and I'm making a big deal out of nothing and she's never ever had a problem with me.
Okay. Talked to Karl again. He is shocked but takes her word. As I'd kinda expect. Its his girlfriend. He took her to London over my birthday, he didn't want to ruin it. So he gave it up.
Karl throughout this is withdrawing from us. When he's with us it's like the light is gone from his eyes. He's distracted, quiet, doesn't laugh as much. Often tries to slip out of meetups because he'll "only bring you guys down". He's constantly picking up his phone. Constantly messaging. Cancelling plans. He won't talk to us. We where all worried.
Karl few months later calls me for advice. Turns out she kept getting caught in lies about her ex and general behaviours. Ignoring him for days again, threatening to game quit if she doesn't get the attention she wants. It'd all gotten so tiring that he didn't have any attraction to her anymore. He had no sex drive. He dreaded seeing her. But had to constantly message her. He's been feeling like this for months. Karl didn't want to leave her just before her birthday, he felt it cruel. But then it was the anniversary coming up. He didn't want to be responsible. He'd tried gifts, trips, anything just to make her happy. No matter what he did he still felt like nothing was enough. I managed to talk him through. About threatening suicide if someone wants to leave, is indeed abuse. He wasn't himself. How we felt and how we where worried. He got choked up. Not realizing anyone cared. He asked if he should leave. I asked if he was happy. "I can't imagine not having her there." Okay no. Not what I asked. Eventually he confessed He'd never felt lower. I said. Can you see yourself marrying her? No. Infact he said the thourght freaked him out. I said. Well. Why are you with her. Eventually it got to a point He left her. She said she'd been thinking about it. Yay? No 12 hours later he calls me saying its all fixed. Its all okay. How He's a horrible person for doing this to her. How it's him that needs to change. How he will spend a long time making this up to her. You know. I'm a domestic abuse survivor. But I never realized how much hearing that killed abit of my sould. Trying to convince Karl that he's worth anything is like trying to convince a deaf non signing American Conservative that the gays aren't trying to make him gay too.
They do eventually a few months later split. She says she wants to breakup as he "doesn't love her the way she wants him to" he is hurt but says okay. She then obviously realizes hey, he isn't gonna start begging on his knees. You can only hurt someone so much. She then asks "breakup sex" directly after and to this day its our favourite quote. But he says no, she asks for one more night, he says no you just broke up with me? Leave? She complains about not being able to get to the train station. Now. Karl didn't have his licence till a few weeks later. So queue the weirdest car ride with his DAD you've ever heard of. She cried. Hugged him. Begged him to reconsider. Karl officially has realized how disconnected he's become. Nah.
Queue a weird amount of messages ranging between "I'm sorry baby" to "I CANT BELIEVE YOURE GIVING UP ON US" and sexually charged messages, After karl finally blocks her. She begins to call him from various different numbers. Tries to get with his friends. Fails. Still calls him crying for the next 6 months. In which these events happen.
Frank from before. Now it turns out. While we don't have full timeline but either weirdly around the time they broke up they got /very/ close. To the point despite Frank having a partner. She was begging him to sleep with her. But Being weird with it. One minute she wants him. Next she doesn't. Basically, she loves the idea that she could have him. But doesn't want to keep any of them. Frank had a girlfriend. Goddess of a lady. Daisy. Regina proceeded to pick on every little thing to Frank about daisy she could. Always. Physical appearance.
Then. Now I am simply not making this up. after Frank separates himself from this situation. Regina begins to harrass Daisy, With telling Daisy about how much Frank's missing out on not shagging her instead.
And making 6 different instagram accounts to harrass them, and this is where I come in further.
Regina now, after the hate group chooses some last straws she can pull to drag him back. She makes a fake account. Goes to message Frank. With the opener of gossip about me and my partners sex life. I talked to Regina less times than I can Count on one hand.
The main one I'm aware of is "Did you know my partner drinks my names piss" Which I'm not here to kink shame; but this does not happen unfortunately but i still find it beautiful of a statement.
I one day due to some more harassment and more attention than I'm used to.
Decide to private my instagram. It was only for 24 hours in full so I could change some settings and archive some things. Within 15. An account. David, requests to follow. Strange. Cause my account is shadow banned and cannot be shown to non followers. I click. Heavens foretold dear friends. Regina's new boo. Id like to clarify. 2 weeks before Karl was still getting snotty teary calls telling him she misses him. Karl's friends where sending screenshots of Regina trying it on with them then getting snotty when she was rightfully laughed at.
I ask "hi??"
"Hi me and my girlfriend just wanted to stalk how cringe your posts are" I wish I could have been funny and not caught off guard. And shamed them. Oh god. I wish I had. Basically I told him, the gym is waiting. She will chew you up. Idk what I did but I'm sorry. Godamn. Leave me be. And they said "It's not that deep lighten up" I am indeed embarrassed.
But they kept mentioning my workplace. I am a bartender, and one day she did come in with a man, they seems very loved up but then again. It certainly wasn't this guy. then said bad things about me infront of a coworker. It was a little satisfying seeing her face fall and hit the table from shame as I was carrying an ice bucket past her. She was already cut off at this point for her antics.
David's best friends memepage now follows me. But has been the first out of 5 accounts not to say anything. I'm sure they think I don't know. David claimed I was lying in my encounter. I do wonder if I could flip the table entirely.
but I also wonder if she's just very mentally unwell. But it's been 1.5 years of this and I'm just abit knackered and pissed off.
I'm 20 feeling like a highschooler. But I'm working for a bipolar diagnosis and I have ADHD, the paranoia. Is driving me up the wall man. Like this woman knows enough of my details and she's spread where I work. She's been to my house. She has clearly gotten multiple people involves historically and despite me trying to apologise, it makes no difference.
If I knew what the issue was, I'd gauge it. But it's not knowing and not being told. But it's reassuring it's not just me. With daisy, I'm wondering if this is historic. Might be vanity? She (used to?) Post alot of ...suggestive photography and always wears a lingerie corset and heavy makeup, filters. Nothing wrong with that of course but she's a very sexually orientated person, and given the contexts to that behaviour. I wonder if its to cover some in depth issues. But that's just a theory. Part of feels hey, if she needs men to tell her that I am ugly, cringe and worth nothing. Then she van have that. The other half makes me want vengeance for the boy, prove that I'm not whatever she'd been making me out to be and make her realize she needs to change. But that's. abit pathetic innit.
Anyway I doubt anyones made it this far and if you have. Thank you for reading my story and the weirdness of it. I hope it hasn't been too shit. Just needed to get it off my chest. And maybe if anyone has anything to say.
TLDR: my best friends ex has always had an issue despite my efforts. Getting various people to harrass and bully me, She tried to get with his friends, other guys we knew and harrassing us all. All while still crying she misses him. Her new bf thinks I'm lying and is joining in, his best friend now follows me too. My partner allegedly drinks my piss <3

Throwaway because my girlfriend knows my main. So as it states in the title, I (A 27-year-old man) have a girlfriend (a 27-year-old woman) of 3 years. We met through a mutual friend who had been insistent on introducing the two of us because we would, and I quote “automatically fall in love”
Well he was right, that son of a bitch. The moment I met her I knew I would never meet anyone else like her. I stand firm on my belief that she is too pure for this world, she is an eternally kind and loving person. She is the kind of person to give you the food on her plate even it means she starves. I assume that's a trait that comes from growing up as the oldest daughter in a house of 6 brothers. But nevertheless, she's the best person I know and I love her to death.
Now, here is where my problem comes into play. My girlfriend is a songwriter, she writes songs and sells them, and works with different artists on different projects. Recently, she has been working on an album with this guy, Alex. I was first introduced to him about two months ago when she brought him and his band over for dinner, me and my girlfriend cooked it together and even taught one of the bandmates how to make bread from scratch. It was a wonderful night and I was thankful to be able to be a part of my girlfriend's job like that. As for Alex, he seemed like a decent guy, very much a jokester as he had most of us laughing the entire time. Just seems like a very good guy.
My problem started around week two of knowing him. My girlfriend came home practically jumping for joy as she told me she was going to be singing on one of the songs. Alex had apparently asked her to do a duet with him. I was over the moon excited for her, she has a beautiful singing voice, and its one of the things I love about her. She told me that they were going to be recording the next day and she would love it if I stopped by. I didn't think twice before agreeing and when I went the next day I was in awe of her. I stood outside of the booth, next to this couch where the other bandmates were. Alex and her were both in the recording booth. I remember just listening to my girlfriend and all of a sudden I caught a glance of the look on Alex’s face and to say he was completely entranced would be an understatement. He was looking at her with this look that I can't even begin to explain but it was just like he was completely captivated by her. I brushed it off after that because knowing my girlfriend it's hard not to be just in awe of her. I didn't think too much about it for about another week.
Until I got a call from a buddy of mine, he called me and told me to check Alex’s Instagram story. I did and the first thing I see is a picture of my girlfriend in the studio with the words “If I'm dreaming, never wake me up” and a pink heart emoji. My friend is practically fuming saying things like “That's so rude, why would he do that, he knows she is dating you, etc.” I immediately tell my friend to calm down, because it's not the most damaging post ever and in hindsight, it could be a joke. I brought it up to my girlfriend later and she told me that he verbally said that to his friends and everyone laughed so she knows it was a joke that he put it as the caption. I just accepted that answer and moved on.
Then a couple of days after that, we all went out for drinks as a little celebration of my girlfriend and Alex finishing the song. My girlfriend and I excused ourselves to get more drinks, we got them and she told me she was going to the restroom so I should go back to the table. I was walking to the table when I overheard them talking. It was dark and there was a good crowd so I don't think they saw me walking up. But I overheard this exchange;
Guy 1: “She literally brought him, what don’t you get?”
Alex: “It's not like they're married. Plus she hardly talks about him, maybe she's bored.”
Guy 1: “That doesn't mean she wants you.”
Alex: “It's worth a shot.”
I kind of slowed my steps, not really processing what I was hearing. My immediate thought was the optimistic “Maybe they're talking about someone else?” But when I later got home I realized the obvious, my girlfriend was the only girl there. Who else could they be talking about? Again, I tried to brush it off. I didn't want to be the guy who didn’t trust his girlfriend.
Then the second shoe finally came down. About two days ago, I was on a call with this guy, I'll call him Tim. Tim is the assistant manager for the band, and has been the only one I seriously became friends with out of these band guys. I was on the phone with him yesterday and we were chatting about miscellaneous things and it was casual. Until I brought up my girlfriend. I told him how excited she was about this album. Tim got quiet and his voice started to get a bit guilty. I asked him what was wrong and that's when the dam broke. He told me about how Alex had been telling people he is in love with my girlfriend a long time. How almost all the love songs on the album, which Alex has said to my face were about an ex of his, were really about my girlfriend. Tim told me that he constantly talks about getting her away from me, and how he could give her a better life. With fancier things and luxurious vacations. I was sick to my stomach.
I'm a pretty normal guy, I think I'm decently attractive, I take good care of myself, and work out a good amount. I try to give my girlfriend the best things but I'm a junior associate at my law firm, so I make at best 50,000 a year. I give her everything I can even when she doesn't ask for it and the thought that it might not be enough just kills me. Tim was extremely apologetic for not telling me sooner, and I forgave him, I can understand the situation. After the call, I couldn't shake this nagging anxiety. I love my girlfriend, she has never given me a reason not to trust her. I believe that she would never in a million years cheat on me, or even consider it. So it's not her I am particularly worried about. I don't even want to be worried in general, I trust her, and I love her. But there's this nagging feeling of just anxiety I get at all times of the day. I feel helpless to do anything because I don't want to tell her this and ruin one of the best music opportunities she's ever had. Something which she is so excited about. I just can't stand this worthless feeling, this feeling like I'm not enough for her or that I need to do more. Call me insecure, I probably am. I just can't stand to lose her. It would probably kill me. So what should I do? I'll take any advice at this point.
TL;DR: My girlfriend's coworker is in love with her and actively is trying to win her over. I love and trust my grilfriend but I am still feeling poorly about this. What should I do?

Hey yall! 2025 bride here and trying to figure out whether it’s worth it to get a planner or not. Our venue requires a coordinator so we’ll definitely be getting one for that. I’ve inquired about pricing for a few of them and here’s the quotes I’ve gotten:
Coordinator 1: - Cost: $2600 - Includes coordinating and planning - has a giant team so I won’t have to hire extra people for when we have to do a ceremony/reception flip - gets a 50% off discount on the hotel block rate with some great hotels in our area - had a friend use her last year and highly recommended her. Really liked her when I talked to her and she’s the most affordable for both options - venue recommended her
Coordinator 2: - Costs: Day of coordination: $950 Wedding planning services: $3,200 Extra assistants (if needed): $150 per person - we went to high school together and have a lot of mutual friends so I know her pretty well. However, her and her sister just started their business this year and I am a little doubtful of their experience. They have done a few small scale events but I haven’t seen much of any wedding stuff on their socials. So for the price I don’t particularly know if it’s worth it or not
Coordinator 3: - Costs: Day or coordination: $1000 Wedding planning services: $3000 -comparable prices to the second coordinator but he has a lot of experience and the venue is familiar with him.
I guess my main question is, do I truly need a planner? I am trying to be wise with my budget and I’m not sure if it would easier to just use the first option to do both my planning and coordination, or just hire a day of coordinator. I feel like I’m pretty good with planning things, and typically enjoy doing so, but I do have adhd and can get overwhelmed at times. With that said, I’m leaning towards option 1 but I wanted to hear from others and their experience.
TYIA!!!!

Today I told my parents about how I was considering moving in with my friend (for context him and i have lived together in the past in a dorm room and then sharing a apartment which multiple friends, but it would just be him and I now). I am very much straight, and he has a mono bf, and nothing sexual has ever occurred between us. When I told my very christian parents I was considering moving to a new city with him they both freaked out, and made very homophobic comments that left me disgusted to call them my parents.
While I understand their hesitation (due to other factors in my life) for me moving to a new city. It is their focus on living with my best friend that most horrify/hurt me. and even though I have told them the classic all sins are equal in gods eyes and all sins are treated equal in gods eyes quotes. It has not helped how they feel.
I am looking for biblically supported scripture to defend my friend and "his lifestyle"(their words not mine. As I know because I was there for him coming out of gay it is not a choice in life).
To 100% clarify I am not looking for hate comments for my parents. I am looking for real points to bring to my parents to hopefully change how they see my best friend and his "lifestyle"(their quote not mine).
He is my closest friend and I want them to see who he is past his sexuality.
Please help

About Me:
Adventurer at heart, I thrive on exploring new places and experiencing the richness of different cultures. Whether it's hiking up a mountain, diving into a new book, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, I'm always up for an adventure.I work in tech during the day, where I get to fuel my passion for innovation and creativity. Outside of work, you'll often find me engrossed in a good novel, experimenting with new recipes, collecting rocks, or planning my next travel escapade.
My Interests:
1) Travel: From bustling cityscapes to tranquil beaches, I love discovering new destinations and immersing myself in local traditions.
2) Fitness: Staying active is a big part of my life, be it through morning runs, yoga sessions, or weekend hikes. I love the gym!
3) Music: My playlists are an eclectic mix, ranging from indie rock to classical symphonies. Let's swap favorite tracks! There's almost nothing I cannot enjoy when it comes to music!
4) Cooking: I find joy in crafting new dishes and perfecting old favorites. Bonus points if you can be my sous-chef or critique.
What I'm Looking For:
I'm looking for a partner who is adventurous, kind-hearted, and intellectually curious. Someone who enjoys deep conversations as much as light-hearted banter and is always up for trying something new. If you love to laugh, have a zest for life, and are passionate about your own interests, we might just be a perfect match.
Fun Facts:
1) I've backpacked through all the India states and counting.
2) I studied a guitar course from Trinity College, London and love a good jam session.
3) I once won a chili cook-off, and my secret ingredient is... well, you'll just have to ask!
Favorite Quote:
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." - Helen Keller

So if you see my recent posts I felt shattered and hopeless after losing two jobs opportunities but now I feel better! I reminded myself that life isn’t always fair and it’s okay! Being not okay is okay too. I remember a quote that is like “don’t let 10 seconds ruin 86400 seconds (day) I’m not good with math lol but it’s I think about that much seconds.. when you have really mean thoughts just let them go peacefully and know that it’ll turn out okay like it always did. I’m going to sleep goodbye

I remember the good old days of websearch, when a search engine that will not be named would return results based on the actual words contained in your query. And when you put quotes around words in a query, the only results returned would be for webpages that contain those exact words.
How do I make DuckDuckGo do that? Earlier today I couldn't remember the artist or song title for the following lyrics:
"We can get it right, get it right Get it right, get it right, we can get it right If you trust my touching hand"
After about an hour of searching using DDG (which has been my go-to-browser for many years now) to no avail, I eventually found what I was looking for by searching a random janky lyric search site called findmusicbylyrics.com, which I happened across on a total fluke. It returned a bunch of results, the third of which was a genius.com page for the song in question. Amazing! Just like the good old days. Incredibly, findmusicbylyrics.com is powered by the aforementioned search engine that will not be named. Yet doing the same search on that engine returns only one result, and it is not even close to being correct.
When typed into DDG's search, there are literally no results. I tried adding genuis.com, not in quotes. Still no results! I then tried including both the artist and song title. I think you can guess the results. Genius.com is not the only site that contains these lyrics, either. They exist on several webpages. This tells me that search engines are no longer crawling the actual words that exist on the internet in order to include in search results any webpages that contain the words being queried. WHY ON GOD'S GOOD GREEN EARTH NOT‽ This is what everyone wants and was literally the greatest thing about the internet—back when it still was a thing.
Something that should've taken all but 3 seconds to find out ended up costing me over an hour of my life. Things weren't always this way. We've got to get good search back. Think of the children! The children!
Please help elucidate me on how to return to this simpler way of life. If I cannot, then please inform me as to why. How did we end up moving backward on this?

I say “luxury” in quotes because any serious Watch collector will call me a peasant and laugh at me
That being said, I have these two Movado watches. One was purchased in 2022 in the US from Kay Jewelers for about 9,000 rmb. I have the electronic receipt and it even has a lifetime insurance policy I purchased from Kay. The other was purchased from taobao in 2023 for about 5,000 rmb.
these days I’m a lot more into fitness and I’m just interested in wearing an Apple Watch instead of these traditional watches so I’d like to get rid of them.
I know how it goes with reselling used things so I’m obviously willing to take a huge price cut, I wouldn’t even expect to get 50% of what I paid back. That being said I tried listing them on smartshanghai but never got approved, I don’t know if they have some policy against jewelry or what.
Does anyone know of any stores which might purchase used watches or some application you would recommend that I try? I’m guessing an issue would be proving the authenticity since there’s so much fake stuff everywhere. (And maybe that’s why smartshanghai didn’t approve me) I have all the receipts, but I’m sure that can be faked so I guess I would be wondering about how could I authenticate the watches as well as how could I sell them?
Thanks to anybody who has any advice on the matter

I am thinking about making crafts to sell at craft fairs.
Can I legally print quotes on products and sell them at craft fairs? I would add who said it.
I'm in Canada.