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2008.12.15 22:17 Community for Better Sleep

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2016.06.17 15:35 UnicornToots Sleep-Training: a safe place to talk about any kind of sleep-training for babies and toddlers

This is a judgement-free zone to provide tips, ask questions, and share success stories about sleep-training your little ones. Whether you want to "cry it out" or you want to try a "no-cry sleep solution" (or anything in between), you're welcome here! [Note: We are not medical professionals. You should always consult your pediatrician before beginning a sleep-training program with your child.]
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2008.07.04 14:24 Philippines - all about the Philippines

A subreddit for the Philippines and all things Filipino!
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2024.05.21 22:39 Zealousideal-Lynx417 Women: Do you love buckets?

Watched the episode last night when they found the foot in the lake. Harry goes to give Sheriff Mike Liv's bucket back and he says, "Women love their buckets. And before you say that's misogynistic, that's just a fact."
As a woman, I can confirm. I do love a good bucket šŸ¤£
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2024.05.21 22:39 apurpleglittergalaxy Anyone else fucked up their life??

I'm 33 I'm morbidly obese so I don't even have that hot/crazy thing going for me like some girls do, I have no friends, even though I'm on a debt management plan now my credit is fucked (I've got 2 CCJS) and because of this (and being revenge evicted) I'm living in a static caravan with my boyfriend and my cat with not a penny to my name, my boyfriend has ADHD and depression he's a gas engineer and plumber and is constantly in and out of work. I feel weirdly happy here sometimes, it's far away its in the woods I feel hidden from the world and safe from bailiffs but sometimes I miss having a private garden, being able to do my washing indoors, not having to interact with neighbours, living in a house that doesn't get freezing cold at night and boiling hot during the day. I've tried to make a go of things on Tumblr but I guess I don't click with gen zers on there so most of the time I get blocked or ignored for absolutely no reason šŸ˜• I try to be friendly and not reblog things that sound OTT but I guess it doesnt work, this girl who was my sort of FP (who also has BPD) seems to hate me because she's convinced I made a blog that was similar to hers she's also been getting friendly with another girl who she equally didn't like who made a fan blog similar to hers yet she's completely blanking me the whole thing feels sooooo school yard tbh.
My family can't be bothered to see each other and they're not especially close they're all alcoholic narcissists, me and my sister sort of get on but despite her being my carer and getting money for it she's sort of pulled the rug out from under me the last couple of years to focus on writing and making candles as well as furthering her popularity on social media and I can't help but feel a bit sore over it I guess like for example tomorrow I really needed to see the doctor to talk about my weight and my facial hair (I suspect I have PCOS) as well as discussing the possibility of going on better medication but I can't get there because I don't drive and I live literally 20 mins away from everything even a supermarket so I can't even get a bus.
I've been trying to focus on making my caravan nice and wanting to do computer art of pictures of me and my boyfriend of all the festivals and holidays we've been to but everytime I look at these pictures of me I feel so depressed at how much I hate the way I look šŸ˜­. I feel angry that I tried to keep my living situation a secret for months and that I had to carry it round in my chest until my niece let it slip that I went for a viewing at the caravan and I didn't tell them I was having to leave my 2 bedroom house cos my landlord wanted to sell it (he said he wanted to sell the place barely an hour after I complained about damp and mould and a silverfish infestation) my family think I've downsized and chosen to live out here but it's out of sheer desperation if I'm being honest.
I'm not really sure what else to say really.
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2024.05.21 22:38 chand2003 Is this a reason for divorce or just a Grass is greener scenario?

So my wife (38F) and I (39M) have been going through some hard times conceiving the past couple years which was always a huge part or why we wanted to be together. I feel we both would be great parents together but ever since finding out that my wife was unable to conceive it seems like everything has been going down hill. About 3 years ago my wife's father passed away(she was extremely close to him and worked at the family company). During this time we also found out she was unable to conceive and she she also found out she was diabetic. For the past 3 years it seems like that every day when I got home from work (2hr total commute) she would be constantly angry or complaining about her dad, work, the family, business, her mom and her new boyfriend, or her health. I finally broke down about 3 months ago and told her I couldn't stand listening to this anymore and that she should look into therapy.
This led to one of the biggest arguments we have ever had and she said many terrible things that I am having trouble getting over. She said that she didn't think we were ever a good match and that I wasted the last 13 years of her life. She also said that she regretted the day she ever met me. In addition we have barely communicated much since she has stated she doesn't want to be with someone that she cant share things with.
She also feels that we aren't a good match and that I am constantly leaving her by herself as we don't have many common interests and she is a homebody. One of my big things is I like being active especially since I have had recent health issues and lost over 45lbs. (242-198), When I stay home and sit around the house I constantly eat and snack out of boredom. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week after work and usually try to stay active on the weekends which she doesn't really want to participate in, I have invited her to things like dinner and the movies on the weekend but it always ends in a fight.
As of right now I'm extremely unhappy and can feel myself growing further apart from her. I am also starting to believe that we weren't a good match from the beginning like she said and it was purely us wanting to be parents each sharing similar values that brought us together. Every time it seems like our conversations end in an argument or one of just saying I'm done. With us not having kids it making me think of divorce more and more. Is couples counseling worth it or should we just end it. I know its not entirely her to blame and part of this might be me have bad communication skills. This is a really hard decision as I feel we are both great people and care about each other but seem like we are 2 separate people at this point.
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2024.05.21 22:38 AltDOGG I just had a genius idea for a mod, someone please steal this or tell me how to make it.

So one issue i see in servers and smps, is that there are lots of moments where people are usually alone trying to progress (which is boring). The main thing people solo grind is mining, as you usually lose profits and loot by hanging out with friends and having fun. I propose a genius idea, proximity luck.
Basically, when you are in a nearby proximity with other players while mining (or mainly fishing), you will get temporary boosts in fortune or luck, thus encouraging big excursions with your friends. The reason I say mainly fishing is: 1: Mining with friends will likely result in the splitting of profits, which is tough to do as that will easily offset the profits of the buffs, unless you buff it way to much but that could be exploited (silk touching ores and mining them in a group)
2: Fishing could be made so treasure drops can only be fished when you have a buddy
3: Fishing is just fun to do with friends, being rewarded for doing something fun with friends is just good design The issue is that the closest I've come to making my own mod is MCreator, and I don't know how to make this. If anyone could tell me some basic ideas on how to do this, or even better steal the idea and make it yourselves (credit the thread or som) I'd really appreciate it as I'm working on a forge 1.18 server and the idea is really good in my opinion. Thank you.
Tldr: Give temporary buffs to fishing luck or mining fortune when in proximity of other players doing the same activity, promoting friendship and removing some boring solo grind from smps.
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2024.05.21 22:38 Vegetable_Elk7883 Should I confront my brother about him trying to strangle me a few years ago?

My brother (34) and I (F32) have been raised in a toxic environment with a lot of verbal abuse. There was also some physical violence when we were small, although I do not remember very well. As a young child, I was terrified of my father. Even as adults, verbal abuse continued and my father was at least once physically violent to my mother. Everybody in the family has anger issues.
A few years ago, our family was going through something quite traumatic and unrelated. Everybody was quite stressed and upset. Somehow my brother and I got in a stupid argument that quickly escalated with him saying he ordered me to shut up. I was outraged and did not shut up and before I knew it, he grabbed my neck, dragged me through the room and pinned me against the wall and tightened his grip. I could not breathe for a few seconds and he said "see, now you cannot talk anymore". Both my parents were in the same room and did not react and said nothing. Ultimately they concluded it was my fault for pushing him too far and that I was ruining family holiday by making it a bigger deal than it is. Of course, I disagree, but I did not try to convince them and the event was never mentioned again. I started skipping family reunions because of this, though I managed to fix my relationship with my brother recently because he became a father. I am happy about us reconnecting.
A few days ago, I suddenly remembered what I asked him after he physically assaulted me that night: "do you realise what you just did? What if you have kids of your own one day, will you treat them this way?"
Since I never got an apology nor a clear understanding he deeply regretted this event, I do not know if I trust him not to ever do that again. I never fully forgave him either for the same reason. Should I try to start a discussion about it with him? I feel a sense of responsibility towards his spouse who might not know about this event.
Thank you for reading this far.
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2024.05.21 22:38 Gullible_Monitor8365 McTubbins 3:48pm May 21st

Went to the hospital last night
Her BP was 95/65
Starts the live by huffing and puffing I hate that sound
They didn't tell her what was wrong
Hemoglobin, white and red blood cells were high
Might need bp meds
I'm sure it has nothing to do w the fact that you smoke like a chimney
I swear,she lives to go to the ER
When she's bored,go to the ER When she breaks a fingernail, go to the ER
How does she know all that was high at the house,does she has a monitor?!
Her dad and brother went to her mom's, because of the no hot water issue, and she did nothing but yell at Cookie and tell her to shut the f up. Because cookie has separation anxiety when her dad and brother are not there, mostly her dad.
Try comforting the poor thing instead of yelling at her.
Smoking again When she got into it with a commenter
From 3:48 to 3:58 She has smoked two ciggys
She needs to find other ways to cope w stress
Why do you want to soundproof your room when you won't be there forever
Anyone ever notice whenever she gets into it w someone in the chat,she starts smoking?! Even if she just got done smoking?!
Fish skin BS again
Says it's a skin infection from being in the cast
No,it's from you ..you being you
You doing all the shyte you have no business doing, smoking, walking, eating like a pig..
Now she is saying she is never going back to work,doesn't know what she is gonna do,doesn't want to report to social security, bytches about the cost of stamps and envelopes but not about the cost of ciggys
She thinks she can live off of TT
She wants to wait several months, to makes sure she doesn't reinjure herself
Otherwise known as being a lazy fat arse
Sounds like her lazy fat arse is in the stolen wheelchair or maybe the walker
Poor cookie doesn't deserve to live w her abusive fat arse
Bytching about the cost of food,but not your precious cancer sticks
Had coffee and water for lunch the a bag of Cheetos I'm sure they were the family size
She would eat panda express everyday for a yr if she could,oink oink
She doesn't like beef in Chinese food
She is sitting on the ground
EOL
Anyone else think that as soon as she ends her lives she comes over here to read what has been written about her?!?
If so, hey McTubbins. Enjoy the truth.
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2024.05.21 22:38 Top-Broccoli6421 Which way from Barcelona to Berlin

Hi! My plans for upcoming interrail are almost done. Last thing to decide is how to get from Barcelona to Berlin. I have looked different options, but haven"t been able to decide, so I would be happy to hear your thoughts / suggestions. :)
And then some background/ wishes: - I will leave from Barcelona in Tuesday. Ideal, if the train doesn't leave before 8 o'clock - I want to be in Berlin Thursday morning (let's say by 11 o'clock) - Taking night train from somewhere to Berlin is ok - interrail pass must be valid (I can pay extra for seats if it is required) - if seat reservation is required, ideal if than can be booked already now - which ever city I stop, I wish to be able to spend some time in there (so either I want to arrive before 18 or leave earliest at 12 the next day). Also, I hope not to travel more than 12 hours per day (if it is day train) - max 2 switches per day
So far I have looked four options: Strasbourg, Brussel, Geneve or Zurich. Is some if these which you would recommend, or on the other hand which you would skip? Any other cities that I haven't thought of but could be possible and worth of going? I kind of wanted to go Switzerland since I assume the train routes would be beautiful, but that seems to take longer time. Also, maybe my stay and food will be more expensive?
Also, it seems all trains go via Lyon, which requires seat reservation but that is not possible to do in Railplanner. How easy is to book saat with IR pass to this train? Something you need to do in Spain in some train station?
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2024.05.21 22:37 FormalBuilder7992 Boomer step mom thinks itā€™s fine to deny my requests regarding my child.

Now just for context, my step mom is ā€œkindā€ in the way boomers are. She will help anyone and everyone, no matter what, unless they donā€™t fit into x category. Two years ago my youngest came to me and said they were having some questions about gender and so on. I told them that I was here for as long as it takes to figure out and they told me they didnā€™t want to come out to anyone until they were ready.
Yes. Fine absolutely. Your journey is your own.
However there are gender ideals they donā€™t like that could be viewed as positive for someone who is certain about their gender, a stereotypical compliment so to speak.
Was talking to my step mom and she said something I know my kid is uncomfortable with.
Me: (laughing) donā€™t call (name) that, they hate it.
Step mom without missing a beat: ā€œTough.ā€
Sheā€™s trying to be nice but is actually being harmful and I know she doesnā€™t understand why but her idea that a compliment is always a good thing drives me crazy.
TLDR: boomers, pick up on nuances. If I say my kid hates something, itā€™s not up to you to dissect it, just accept it, please?
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2024.05.21 22:37 AltDOGG I just had a genius idea for a mod, someone please steal this or tell me how to make it.

So one issue i see in servers and smps, is that there are lots of moments where people are usually alone trying to progress (which is boring). The main thing people solo grind is mining, as you usually lose profits and loot by hanging out with friends and having fun. I propose a genius idea, proximity luck.
Basically, when you are in a nearby proximity with other players while mining (or mainly fishing), you will get temporary boosts in fortune or luck, thus encouraging big excursions with your friends. The reason I say mainly fishing is: 1: Mining with friends will likely result in the splitting of profits, which is tough to do as that will easily offset the profits of the buffs, unless you buff it way to much but that could be exploited (silk touching ores and mining them in a group)
2: Fishing could be made so treasure drops can only be fished when you have a buddy
3: Fishing is just fun to do with friends, being rewarded for doing something fun with friends is just good design The issue is that the closest I've come to making my own mod is MCreator, and I don't know how to make this. If anyone could tell me some basic ideas on how to do this, or even better steal the idea and make it yourselves (credit the thread or som) I'd really appreciate it as I'm working on a forge 1.18 server and the idea is really good in my opinion. Thank you.
Tldr: Give temporary buffs to fishing luck or mining fortune when in proximity of other players doing the same activity, promoting friendship and removing some boring solo grind from smps.
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2024.05.21 22:37 Coldenbear AITA for declining being a bridesmaid bc I canā€™t handle wearing a dress?

I 36 female was asked my my sister in law to be her bridesmaid. First off let me say that I love and respect my sister in law. She is an amazing and kind person and Iā€™m so grateful to have her in my life. We are very close and get along 100% of the time with little to no disagreements about anything.
She recently asked me if I would be one of her bridesmaids and I asked her if I would have to wear a dress. She said yes and I declined. I explained to her I donā€™t feel comfortable at all wearing dresses. Dresses make me feel exposed almost like Iā€™m naked. Even the thought of wearing a dress makes feel nauseous and panicked. On top of that I have really bad social anxiety and donā€™t do well standing up in front of crowds.
I was a bridesmaid for my sister about 14 years ago where I had to wear a dress and stand in front of a lot of people and it was nerve wracking. The anxiety and feeling of being exposed and stared at was almost too much for me to bare. I told my sister in law about this and she said ā€œyou did that for your sister?ā€ I explained that the only reason I did was bc my other sister declined to be her bridesmaid and I felt obligated to even though I was freaking out on the inside.
My sister in law has offered all kinds of bridesmaid attire ideas like wearing leather jackets but all the ideas she has are dresses and I really donā€™t feel comfortable at all wearing one. The only times I have ever worn a dress was when I was around the ages of 5-6 for picture day at school, prom(which I was forced to go to with my friend bc my boyfriend felt bad for him not having a date to go with) and my sisters wedding.
For even more context Iā€™m not a girly girl, never have been. As a child I played with Barbies, Batman and ninja turtles. Where most girls wanted to dress up as princesses for Halloween I wanted to be Batman and Donatello. Iā€™ve always had mostly guy friends bc I just feel I relate more to guys than girls. Iā€™ve always had a ā€œdudeā€ sense of humor. Dark, fart and dick jokes.
I donā€™t paint my nails and dress up in girly outfits. I rarely even wear makeup these days. I mostly wear tee shirts, leggings and hoodies bc I feel most comfortable in that. I know itā€™s hard for my sister in law to understand bc she is stunningly beautiful and wears dresses all the time and she feels good wearing that kind of stuff. When I wear a dress I just feel naked and anxious.
I know her wedding day is her day and itā€™s not about me and I feel really bad for declining her offer to be her bridesmaid. At the same time I donā€™t feel like I should have to put myself in a position that makes me feel exposed and on the verge of tears and vomiting. Am I the asshole?
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2024.05.21 22:36 PastFocus8927 REPOST: BlackLadies Edition: What Are Some of the Things You Notice Are Totally Cool When You Have Money but When Youā€™re a Poor These Same Things Arenā€™t Cool (Iā€™ll go down below.)

Sorry yā€™all I just reposted and hopefully all is good because I could definitely use support here.
Donā€™t kill me Iā€™m definitely not born anywhere near a cent of money just some stuff Iā€™m noticing.
Anyone in here ever hang around people who donā€™t really care about money because they have enough of it to get away with murder and notice how they do things differently? I think whatā€™s most telling is how they treat people they know and people they donā€™t know.
Stealing: I watched my sister in law encourage her kid to skip a whole line of kids at a city festival because she knew she could get away with it since my daughter was taking her turn with her dad next and then fucking smiled at me the entire time like welp fuck these other peopleā€™s kids rightā€¦the same way I watched her not pay to do any of the rides until she noticed I was making my kids dad pay because itā€™s the right thing to do. Entitlement is fucking insane.
Wanting to be the Ringleader: Theyā€™ll kill you and tell you you enjoyed it mentality. Itā€™s sport to play pranks on each other the more peeringly degrading and uncomfortable the better.
Bugs: We have a house full of spiders because essentially we live in the family home. Iā€™m so fucking tired of killing spiders and I donā€™t like to actually kill them but they scare me and this baby of mine is pretty quick on their feet.
If Everybody is Doing It Weā€™re All Doing It (Also Known as Following Orders): Your free time is negative because because Grandpa pays our life so youā€™d definitely fucking better be at whatever activity is that days activity because this is what the family is doing. Iā€™m just tired of fucking limited say in everything at the end of the dayā€¦.like come one it shouldnā€™t be a chore to tell your dad we want to go somewhere (Iā€™d love to sneak off to have a smokeā€¦bad I know but anxiety is through the roof!)
Yā€™all humor me. Iā€™m going out of my fucking mind. I didnā€™t know they still did shit like this over here.
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2024.05.21 22:36 mayolais My Dad is an Energy Vampire. What do I do?

Hello, recently I have been doing yoga for the past month- doing the work to stimulate good energy and improve my health. I currently live with my dad who drank for most of his life and now has kidney disease. I used to wake up at 4-6 and would be content throughout the day and be rejuvenated by doing one hour of yoga at a studio.
Now that heā€™s been back home from the hospital, whenever I sit down to study or read my dad comes in the doorway and interrupts what Iā€™m doing with random chatter or would just stand near my door. Whenever he does this I literally feel the rejuvenation that I feel after a session of yoga be drained down from my solar plexus and he leaves when I feel emptied.
In the short term he drains my energy and in the long term he expects me to donate my kidney after heā€™s been reckless with his life and body basically drank himself to death.
Iā€™m pretty sure heā€™s doing this on purpose but when I approach him about it he gaslights me saying, well I didnā€™t go into your room!
Iā€™m thinking of moving out but because of my mental disability I canā€™t live on my own and he has his own disability as well. Iā€™d feel guilty to leave him in his last stages of his disease. How do I get him to stop being an energy vampire?
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2024.05.21 22:36 AltDOGG I just had a genius idea for a mod, someone please steal this or tell me how to make it. (not clickbait)

So one issue i see in servers and smps, is that there are lots of moments where people are usually alone trying to progress (which is boring). The main thing people solo grind is mining, as you usually lose profits and loot by hanging out with friends and having fun. I propose a genius idea, proximity luck.
Basically, when you are in a nearby proximity with other players while mining (or mainly fishing), you will get temporary boosts in fortune or luck, thus encouraging big excursions with your friends. The reason I say mainly fishing is: 1: Mining with friends will likely result in the splitting of profits, which is tough to do as that will easily offset the profits of the buffs, unless you buff it way to much but that could be exploited (silk touching ores and mining them in a group)
2: Fishing could be made so treasure drops can only be fished when you have a buddy
3: Fishing is just fun to do with friends, being rewarded for doing something fun with friends is just good design The issue is that the closest I've come to making my own mod is MCreator, and I don't know how to make this. If anyone could tell me some basic ideas on how to do this, or even better steal the idea and make it yourselves (credit the thread or som) I'd really appreciate it as I'm working on a forge 1.18 server and the idea is really good in my opinion. Thank you.
Tldr: Give temporary buffs to fishing luck or mining fortune when in proximity of other players doing the same activity, promoting friendship and removing some boring solo grind from smps.
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2024.05.21 22:35 SlowMolassas1 Post-op appointments?

When were your post-op appointments?
I had a 1-week post-op today (technically 8dpo). He usually does 2 week, but since I had trouble with my oxygen he wanted to see me at 1 week to make sure everything was okay. Now he says that's it, see me in a year for my well-woman. Is that normal?
He does say everything is looking good, he's not concerned about my incisions or my cuff or anything. But I guess I just feel kind of... left hanging. I know I can make an appointment if something seems wrong, but it just seems like everyone else here has more follow-ups later on to make sure everything is looking good, and to get okays for continuing various activities? Are there others here who were just left completely on their own after a week or two?
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2024.05.21 22:35 aSprinkle0fJ0y I am having an existential crisis

I lost my mom in March and it's been an absolute hell. I don't know how to grieve or how to feel anymore. I am questioning every single aspect of my life and it's driving me insane.
My mom, she was an amazing human being, she sacrificed her education to raise us and part of me wanted to make her happy and repay her for all she did for us but I never got the chance to. The only person in this world that actually cared about and loved me is now gone and I feel alone. I don't see myself in the future, I am not finding any purpose in life and the days since she died have been feeling so long and so as the nights because I struggle to sleep.
My heart is feeling heavy and I just want to scream but my brain won't let me do it. The person I am married to makes me feel even more alone with the way he treats me. He uses her as jokes or lessons in a "what would your mom say?" way. He mentions her in the present tense which makes me feel even worse. I can't seem to move on and part of me wants to get lost in the wilderness and just never come back because I have nothing left to live for.
I have never felt unloved before because I had her love for granted, the sense of a family loving me sustained me this whole time and suddenly that love is gone and so I am feeling unloved.
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2024.05.21 22:35 AltDOGG I just had a genius idea for a mod, someone please steal this or tell me how to make it. (not clickbait)

So one issue i see in servers and smps, is that there are lots of moments where people are usually alone trying to progress (which is boring). The main thing people solo grind is mining, as you usually lose profits and loot by hanging out with friends and having fun. I propose a genius idea, proximity luck.
Basically, when you are in a nearby proximity with other players while mining (or mainly fishing), you will get temporary boosts in fortune or luck, thus encouraging big excursions with your friends. The reason I say mainly fishing is: 1: Mining with friends will likely result in the splitting of profits, which is tough to do as that will easily offset the profits of the buffs, unless you buff it way to much but that could be exploited (silk touching ores and mining them in a group)
2: Fishing could be made so treasure drops can only be fished when you have a buddy
3: Fishing is just fun to do with friends, being rewarded for doing something fun with friends is just good design The issue is that the closest I've come to making my own mod is MCreator, and I don't know how to make this. If anyone could tell me some basic ideas on how to do this, or even better steal the idea and make it yourselves (credit the thread or som) I'd really appreciate it as I'm working on a forge 1.18 server and the idea is really good in my opinion. Thank you.
Tldr: Give temporary buffs to fishing luck or mining fortune when in proximity of other players doing the same activity, promoting friendship and removing some boring solo grind from smps.
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2024.05.21 22:34 finsup_305 Entry level jobs are not supposed to give you financial freedom.

I've seen a lot of people saying that jobs need to pay their employees more, such as waiters/waitresses, baristas, receptionists, fast food employees etc. Those jobs are known for being good jobs for students and young adults that are working while getting their education or learning how to be independent. Not to sustain a grown adults life.
If you're a grown man/woman working a job that a high school kid can do, I don't feel bad for you. Change your life for the better and stop protesting for the government and corporations to pay you a "living wage". You're not meant to support yourself and your family at those jobs.
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2024.05.21 22:34 RangerHikes Manual G70 Ownership Experience

Two summers ago, I drove 7 hours one way to buy a 2019 Manual Genesis G70. It was used, not certified preowned, with just under 12K miles. The OEM tires were approaching the end of their useful life. It had one scratch on the rear passenger door and an annoying dealership permanent sticker on the trunk. It also only had one key. The head unit infotainment screen also had a small delamination crack - visible if you looked close but not perceptible if you ran your fingers across it. I bought it as is, though Genesis has a stellar warranty that transfers to the second owner so I still had 2 years warranty remaining. It was too far away for me to get it to a trusted mechanic to PPI, so the warranty was a huge factor.
On a long drive to the beach, the screens began to flicker. The car still ran mechanically fine, but it was alarming. I also noticed I couldn't get the Genesis Connected Services to work. A few weeks later, the screens were flickering again in my driveway. I shut the car off thinking if I just shut it off and turned it back on it would fix itself - for about 5 minutes I couldn't restart the car. It was as though it had a completely dead battery. I took it to my local dealer which unfortunately is an hour away but fortunately is reached through a combination of great back roads and highways. They were unable to replicate the issue but decided to attribute it to the head unit and replaced the entire thing on the basis of the delamination crack being covered by warranty. A week after I got the car back, the screens flickered again. I tried doing an over the air software update with Genesis Corporate over the phone and it kept failing, so we went back to the dealership. They manually did the update. After a few more weeks, the screens flickered again. I took it back down and they decided to go nuclear, completely uninstalling all software and updates from the car and then reinstalling the latest software as a clean slate. When I got it back - my genesis connected services were working and the screens never flickered again. BUT. My backup camera would now randomly stop working. I took it back and they tried a patch update to the backup camera software as well as replacing a crush washer that's apparently a known failure point for the backup camera. The problem persisted. They informed me there is a sensor in the transmission that tells the backup camera when the car is in reverse and when to turn on. That sensor apparently failed, and the solution is apparently to replace the entire transmission. I personally found that insane, but a new clutch and transmission covered fully under warranty? Sure, I'll enjoy your courtesy car a little longer. Yeah, on that note. Having the car in and out of the shop so often was annoying, but it was all covered under Genesis phenomenal warranty, the dealership was surprisingly patient, understanding and communicative, and since they're an hour away I had an opportunity to enjoy some courtesy cars on a good mix of backroads and highways. The courtesy cars I had in no particular order...
I got my car back and I haven't had any issues with screens or backup cameras or anything else since the transmission replacement. So what's to love? Small, sporty, rear wheel drive car that has the power to break traction but isn't so powerful that you can't use all your gears. To me this car is straddling the line of slow car fast. It's incredibly comfortable, has a great stereo, looks cool, and it's got enough room for me, my spouse, my dog and a child seat. Also so glad I got the manual when I did - manual G70s are not easy to find. This was one of four for sale within 500 miles of my zip when I bought it. The rear seat is actually usable, but the foot room is tight. I'm 5'11 with a 32 inch inseam. If I take my shoes off, I can sit behind my driving position. I have the knee and hip room - but the foot room is very tight for an adult male. Decent gas mileage if you're not driving it like a hooligan. Feels light and eager to turn, even at speed.
What's not so good? The trunk has a high load floor so even though you have a good opening and footprint, it's shallow. It's not unusable, it's just not as deep as you'd expect it to be. I was still able to fit everything my spouse, my dog and I needed for a week at the beach. Speaking of long trips - no spare tire. That pissed me off. Not even a space saver? Come on. I think it should be a legal requirement that all cars have at least a space saver. In any case, this car can accept the same space saver spare kit the 3.3 model comes with or the Kia Stinger comes with. I ordered the parts online and installed a space saver spare myself. The backup camera shuts off as soon as you're out of reverse, even if you're rolling backwards in neutral. This is a nitpick, but I do wish the backup camera would stay on until I was rolling forward. Speaking of reverse, the pedal box is tight and I usually wear an 11 or 12 shoe depending on the brand. With certain shoes, I have to modify my left foot motion because my toe will catch the arm of the clutch pedal. Not impossible, but it can be annoying in certain pairs of shoes or if you have big feet.
Clutch and Transmission :: I'm gonna give this it's own section because I feel like this is a very case sensitive matter. Manuals I drove before this - a 2011 Subaru Outback. First manual car I bought and I drove it for 120K miles before an old dude in a Yukon totaled it. Some people have said they don't enjoy the feeling of this transmission, I don't have much to compare it to. I think the stick feel is fine. The actual clutch is a toss up for me. It's hydraulic, so on one hand it's buttery smooth and easy and very forgiving if you're doing a drive through or in stop and go traffic - things I took pains to avoid in my outback. The flip side is, the pedal gives you very little feedback. The bite point is harder to feel and it definitely numbs the experience a bit. If you're looking for a very raw, analog feeling transmission this is not it. This feels much more like an entry level luxury sport sedan that was given a manual just because it would be cool to have a manual, but also trying to do one in such a way that it wouldn't alienate luxury car buyers who generally find manuals to be a nuisance.
Would I go through it all again? Absolutely. The dealer trips were annoying but it let me test drive some cool stuff and I never paid a dime. The only thing I paid for was an oil change, a new set of tires (not from the dealer) and a new key cause I wanted to have two. The key was $700 which is offensive but unfortunately not unheard of with modern cars. The car is a blast. If you want a smallish, luxuryish, sportscarish vehicle that gives you a lot of nice stuff without being too expensive or too harsh, check out a G70. If you're a manual purist, you may love it or hate it - the clutch is definitely a sticking point for many people. Genesis Dealer? Mine is great, thank god. But I have heard plenty of horror stories from other owners who went to more Hyundai focused dealers. Maintenance? No mechanical issues at all, just weird software related glitches that were all covered under warranty. Mods? Not really planning anything big. I added a sun strip to the windshield, a dash cam and wiring for my radar detector. Also the spare tire. And I put PS4s on it. I plan to keep it stock - at least until it's paid off and the warranty is out.
Questions for reddit :: Catch cans! Should I have one on this car? Is there a recommended brand? Do your mechanics charge you more to empty them or do you empty them yourselves? What does a catch can do that the OEM air oil separator doesnt?
TL;DR :: I like my manual G70. It isn't very fast, but I like it.
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2024.05.21 22:33 prettyaspoison I'm having an identity/existential crisis and I don't know what to do about it

I was going to make a throwaway but no one IRL knows my reddit so I guess it'll go here, I never saw myself making a post like this but I feel like there's no one I can talk to about this because a lot of people around me have a "grow up and get over it" type attitude about it.
For some context my mental health has never been amazing but I've generally always been a very ambitious and enthusiastic person. When I was a kid I was desperate to be an actress and I went through all the necessary training to do this through high school and college but due to a disability affecting my legs, along with burnout, unrelated trauma and being short and a little chubby (which is basically a death sentence for most actors unless you're exceptional or very lucky) now that I am 24 and have been out of training for so long it's obvious that it's just not the path for me, I'm not willing to ruin my mental or physical health for it and moving away from my mother who's acting as my carer would be a bit risk since last time I attempted drama school I ended up dropping out three months in after a breakdown that sent me to a psych ward temporarily where I was diagnosed with Autism .
I've been anxious and worried about my future since. I like my job but it's not exactly my dream to work in retail my whole life and I want to do something better with myself, and I was mostly working through these issues until a couple of months ago when my on and off boyfriend of six years decided to cheat on me during my birthday party and then dumped me over text a couple of days later. It now seems he's dating the girl he cheated on me with and he's now decided his favourite place to go two or three times a week is my favourite bar that I used to work at, know everyone and feel safe, even though he told me he hated it when we were together. He was abusive and I'm happy to be out of the situation but he's isolated me from somewhere that felt safe for me and although it's by far the worst relationship I've had, I've never actually had a relationship that was good, which leads me to think I'm just not worth being treated with any kind of respect.
Because of the looming dread of how my future is going to play out since currently I'm always broke, I'm unfulfilled, I'm single, I have friends but not many really close friends (the closest of which lives in another country and I only see them twice a year if I'm lucky) I just have such an overwhelming desire to change every single little aspect of myself to the point where even looking in the mirror is physically painful because I can't believe that my face and my body and everything else looks so weird and lumpy and not as good as other peoples. My room is a mess because I was homeless a couple of years back so I have no furniture and being disabled prevents me from dong anything too that's going to tire me out too much unless I want to be in bed for days which I really can't since I have a job and a life that I need to tend to.
I started briefly dating someone, and he was really nice and we had a good time together but we agreed after our third date there was so romantic chemistry so we called it off, and even though I know we wouldn't have worked out and it's better to have him as a friend it also feels like an added name to the list of people who don't want me, which left me feeling like if I was thinner, or more funny or less TMI or taller or more interesting etc etc etc he would have stayed even though I didn't even want him to.
I'm also really overthinking things I've said, like to the point where it's physically all I can think about for days if I say something slightly rude or embarrassing to someone, I don't even know if Identity Crisis or existential crisis is the right term for what I'm going through so if anyone else knows different please tell me what's happening to me. I think I might have an undiagnosed condition or disorder that's flaring up because I keep being told how I feel is normal but I don't think it's normal to feel like my brain is constantly fighting itself and it's manifesting in physical symptoms like tiredness or hot flashes. I want to make these feelings stop and I don't care what it takes but I feel like I doctor won't listen to me at all because they didn't last time, they just gave me a week off work and said there was nothing else "worth doing."
I just really want to be happy and I just feel like the world around me won't let me. I've been getting into writing recently and I'm ok at it so it's a possible career option but I know it's not a likely one so I'll just settle for feeling ok for a while.
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2024.05.21 22:33 DefinitionHelpful300 Iā€™m hiding my fatherā€™s infidelity from my mother and dying of guilt.

Let me start off by saying, my parents are a picture perfect couple.
They are high school sweethearts but even after 30 years of marriage their spark never died, they still go on dates very often, leave love notes to one another around the house and are very thoughtful towards one another.
My dad especially is a great father and husband, when I was a kid, my mom got diagnosed with breast cancer, thankfully it was caught early but she still had to go through chemo and it took a massive toll on her body and spirit, she was mostly bedridden. It absolutely shattered me seeing her suffer that much.
it was a tough time for us but I canā€™t put into words how much of a trooper dad was. This man took over everything, not only was he the sole provider but he was on top of all household chores: we had healthy home cooked meals, the house was always spotless and he made sure me and my siblings never missed a school day or any extra curricular activities and maintained good grades. He was there for my mom for almost every chemotherapy session and never once showed any signs of fatigue or frustration. He was always cheerful and kept telling us weā€™ll get through this and we had nothing to worry about, it gave me a lot of hope seeing him stay strong throughout the whole ordeal and helped me stay focused on my studies and not spiral into depression.
Eventually, my mom recovered and everything went back to normal. But to tell you I thought the world of my father would be an understatement, Superman had nothing on my dad. I looked up to him and aspired to be half the person he was.
Imagine my horror when I walked into our house one day to find him in bed with another woman, I say woman but she looks no older than 20 yo, basically my age. My mother was in our hometown for a distant relativeā€™s wedding and I was supposed to be at college but I wanted to drop by for a quick visit. I donā€™t think Iā€™ve ever yelled at anyone the way I did that day, I kicked her out and chastised him for hours after she left.
This pathetic excuse of a human being tried to bribe me to not tell mom, I canā€™t even begin to explain how pathetic he was begging me to not tell mom promising me heā€™ll buy me a new car if I keep quiet. I wanted to throw up. It was a far cry from the father I knew loved and respected.
Itā€™s been 2 weeks since this incident I went back to my dorm and my father has been spamming me with calls and messages ever since. He would range from begging me not to destroy our family to threats of cutting me off the will if I tell mom.
Iā€™ve been wanting to tell her but I couldnā€™t bring myself to do it, the aftermath of this will be brutal, my picture perfect family will be ruined forever, I pondered telling my siblings instead but I couldnā€™t do that either, it would ruin their image of dad forever.
I feel like I lost my dad forever, I donā€™t recognize this man but this is not the dad I knew and loved.
Iā€™m an adult I understand relationships are complicated and my parentsā€™ relationship is ultimately none of my business. Cheating is one thing but bribing your kid? Threatening to disown them if they tell anyone? wtf is this shit? How can I ever look him in the eyes again?
I donā€™t know if Iā€™ll ever forgive him and I can only hope my mother finds it in her to forgive me for keeping it from her this long. I needed to tell someone desperately but I didnā€™t know who, thanks for reading this anyways.
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2024.05.21 22:33 ForeverExhausted17 HELP. 28 years worth of messed up symptoms but doctors say Iā€™m normal.

Iā€™m at my wits end and I really need some help or direction. I (28f) have always had issues with my hormones. Iā€™m average height and weight and my family has a history of low hormones but not anything thatā€™s been treated by a doctor.
I didnā€™t have a period until I was 17 and that was only after multiple sonograms, ultrasounds, blood tests, and putting me on estrogen/progesterone to medically induce a period. Back then, I was told I was too skinny so my body wasnā€™t producing hormones like it should. There was also talk about possibly having PCOS. Once my body started menstruating on its own with the help of birth control, my periods were awful and painful. I had suicidal ideation while I was on birth control so I stopped taking it.
Afterwards, my periods would start and stop randomly for years. I think I went almost a year without a period and then ended up having one for 6 weeks straight. At this point, I went to an OBGYN and she told me I could have a partial hysterectomy due to my severe side effects of birth control. At 26, I had my uterus removed and that has been one of the best decisions I made. The OBGYN found lots of endometriosis during this process as well.
But lately Iā€™ve become more aware of symptoms that I probably shouldā€™ve taken account of before. No libido, extreme fatigue, irritability, really hot sometimes and sweat during the night, muscle weakness and loss.
I had been looking at previous hormone tests and they all fall in the ā€œnormalā€ range. Iā€™ll be honest, I donā€™t know how to read all of them but the testosterone test. My T serum test peaked at 19 years old with 25 ng/dL. My most recent serum test before my hysterectomy was 14 ng/dL and records show it has steadily dropped over the years. I recently had a free testosterone direct blood test done and it came back as 0.8 pg/mL.
Every single test has been labeled as normal but I still have all these weird symptoms. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist next month but Iā€™m afraid theyā€™ll say the same thing. I know google doesnā€™t hold much weight but everything Iā€™ve looked at has said at least my testosterone is low. But no doctor has said anything is low.
I just want to live a normal life and feel good in my body again. Please help or give advice, anything at all!! I feel so alone and like Iā€™m going nuts.
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2024.05.21 22:33 Dutch_Ministry Choose your own Alternative Polish monarch post alternative ww1 ( Please read backstory in discribtion )

Choose your own Alternative Polish monarch post alternative ww1 ( Please read backstory in discribtion )
( Hi guys. Even if you are not a Monarchist this might be a fun discusion to have. I used to make plenty of these alternative choose your own monarch posts on Monarchism but sadly they no longer allow alternative history. Hopefully I will find a better audiance here. )
Situation. ( PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE VOTING )
Congratulations you are a Polish person in an alternative 1919 were the Central powers won ww1.
Poland just got its independence 1 year ago and after a referendum the big majority of people voted Semi-constitutional Monarchy!
The future king will have the following powers.
- able to dissolve Parliament in times of crisis
- appoint a Prime minister until new elections are called in the case of a Parliament dissolution by the king
- Full and absolute say over diplomatic ties ( So trade deals. Big foreign business deals. allies and wars ) The king will have full control over that.
You are now in the voting boots again to finally choose your king. Everybody has voted and its a tie between the 3 claimants ( I know math doesn't work like that but shut up ) Your vote will decide the future of Poland and its dynasty.

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Option 1
Polish claimant. age 46
Polish was born in Poland under a noble family. And grew up wise and smart. He played a big role in its independence movement. And when Germany was at war with Russia. Polish decided to gather up his partisans and push the Russians completely out of Poland. This is a huge reason why Poland is not a puppet state of Germany today. A decorated war hero. And a good eye for economics and diplomacy. He is loved by pretty much the entire country. And it would have been a easy choice to make if it weren't for the following problem.
He is nearly infertile and doesn't have kids. And at his age its even not lickly to get a kid.
His only direct family are 2 cousins still in their teens ( 18 and 19 respectably )
1 of which is homosexual and its hard to say whether he can force himself to have sex with a woman to have kids.
But the other problem is that he was one of the few people who voted in favour of a Republic. And its unsure what he would do if he became king. He would Either give up all his power to parliament or simply abdicate the throne and hand it over to his half sister ( See person bellow )
The second cousin is Polish's half Niece who had a Russian noble father. She plays favouritism with the Russian minorities in Poland and doesn't even consider herself Polish at all and prefers to be called Russian. If she took the crown after Polish. It could very well be possible she would try and get annexed by Russia as a sort of puppet state. The only good thing to say about her is that Women suffrage would be taken seriously.

Option 2
Saxon Claimant. age 23
Saxon was born in Saxony Germany and moved to Poland when he was 18 to marry a Polish Lower noble widow woman he met during a trip there.
Even tho Saxon was born German he is trying his hardest to speak Polish even if his accent is thick.
But Saxon is known for having a very good and generous hart. He and his wife always make great efforts to help the poor and those in need.
During the war Saxon sold a bunch of his German assets to afford to set up field hospitals and soup kitchens. And other humantarian aid.
Even building shelters for widows and parentless children.
Saxon is also a strong believer in equality. and helps his wife with allot of women suffrage programs and he himself works with helping minorities have equal footing. Such as the Jewish population who adore him very much. And the left over Russian minority who normaly feel scared of Polish retaliation against them since the Russian Empire fell. Saxon is a man of the people no matter who you are. Rich, poor, Jewish, Russian, Male or female. He treats you all the same with respect and passion.
Saxon does have his downsides. Even tho he has support in the lower Noble families. Because of his progressive views. He is absolutely hated by the rich and high nobles who will do anything to undermine him or make him look foolish. Which sadly. isn't hard to do. His second big downside is that Saxon is a HUGE clumsy idiot.
A few examples.
during 2 separate occasions when he met Tsar Nicholas the second and Kaiser Wilhelm the second
He greeted them as followed.
Kaiser Nicholas II of Germany.
Tsar Wilhelm II of Russia.
This happened 2 years separate from each other.
Nicholas was too ashamed to say anything to the man to correct him
And Wilhelm almost threw a fit figuring out whether Saxon was joking, serious or just an idiot.
He also during a Ottoman delegate meeting ordered his chefs to prepare a big meal which consisted of a roasted PIG not realizing Turks are Muslim and Muslims consider Pig meat Haram.
Saxon was also seen accidently singing the Russian anthem thinking it was Polish during the first raising of the Polish flag. And lastly he pointed towards Stockholm when asked to show the location for Military field hospitals during the war. ( Just to name a few )
Now some people might call this foolish behaviour funny in its own way. But when the constitution says the king has FULL power over diplomacy..... You better hope his majesty has some good advisors with him.

Option 3
Austrian claimant. age 61
Austrian is a mastermind when it comes to diplomacy. Austrian knows a persons traits and personality the moment he makes eye contact with you. He can make you agree to even the most absurd deals if he wants you too. His silver tongue is like no other. Which keeping the constitution in mind would be a perfect king.
However, Austrian is a close relative of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary and even tho Austrian supports a independent Poland. He does like to see it be REALLY close with Austria-Hungary to the point were Poland would almost be considered a puppet.
Austrian is also a big Autocrat and doesn't believe in mob rule. There are already rumours he made deals with many of the high Nobles to attempt some form of power move. What kind? a coup? Loopholes? nobody knows. But knowing Austrian is good in the Silver tongue. He will definitely exploit the system in his favour. And if Austrian somehow gains real legslative power in the case of a coup. Then this might be bad news for the working class. Austrian is a STRONG opposer to Socialism and Communism. Which might not sound to out of the ordinary for people of his stature if it wernt for the fact Austrian is against Worker Unions. Against Minium wages, maxium 10 hour workers days. As he believes you get what you derserve by the end of the month. The Communist/Socialist parties of Polland has already declared that there WILL be consequences if Austrian becomes king. Which is a clear threath to civilwar. And with the Communist/Socialist party having 23% of the Parliament seats, their nothing to sneeze at
However. the emperor of Austria Hungary has already publicly announced that if his relative is elected king of Poland. Austria-Hungary will cede most of Polish speaking Galicia over to Poland. almost doubling the size of Poland and bringing millions of ethnic Poles into Poland. Which includes the cities of Krakow and Lwow and their respective provinces Finally uniting them.

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But is it worth it in exchange of a Autocratic king who will tie Poland in the Austrian-Hungarian sphere of Influence? And or worse. Possible civilwar against the Communist?
The 3 options are layed before you. Who will you vote for and Why?Have fun discussing .
Vote for your favorite Monarch with either reacting with a :
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To show your support
( I hope you guys have fun discusion the ups and downs of each option. Sorry for the bad spelling I am not that great. If you want more of these I have a bunch of them still saved )
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