just learned the word “neoyorkina/o”, y.. prepared to be sick of me!
todo lo que yo voy a decir. 🙂↕️
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Sharing gifts between people in a relationship is positive, and can deeply connect people. Lavishing people with gifts removes their autonomy, and makes them indebted.
It can be difficult to know when the line is crossed, because it seems positive. #lovebombing #gifts #praise #toxicpositivity
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One morning, when we were eating breakfast at the table, talking about local events and goings-on, they told me that the community college in Rock Springs was offering a sign language course through outreach, and asked me if I wanted to take the course with them. #see #language #class #survivor
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When Silence Speaks: A Leadership Lesson for Employers
When Silence Speaks: A Leadership Lesson for Employers A philosophical reflection on leadership, resilience, and the human condition.
By D. L. Dantes | November 8th, 2025
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I think I’m [20M] too secretive and it’s affecting my relationship with my girlfriend[20F]
I don’t usually post on reddit but this has been bugging me recently and I was wondering how those who feel the same as me have dealt with it.
I’ve been in a year and a half long relationship with my girlfriend [20F] and she’s absolutely amazing. We can say with certainty that we are endgame and she’s never done anything to make me feel uncomfortable or like I can’t trust her. Despite this, I still can’t seem to share much about my life.
For example:
I won’t share any details about my day/life unless she prompts me specifically, I wouldn’t mention if I got an interview until it’s about to happen and I absolutely have to, I wouldn’t bring up if I wanted to change my major or if I picked up a new hobby/interest, I’ve never mentioned anything that has bothered me or a struggle I’ve had, and so forth. Sometimes even if I am asked specifically I change the subject to avoid talking about myself.
I noticed this isn’t only the case with my relationship with her but I’m also like this with my friends, except they obviously don’t prompt me to talk about specific stuff as much as my girlfriend. But I think this has limited my relationships with them as well. I think it might make them feel like I don’t want to be close to them, which is not the case at all. I do feel kind of socially anxious at times so I just don’t know what to say in general which I’m sure doesn’t help.
My girlfriend has brought up how closed off I am a couple times in a joking manner but I feel like she might be hurt and just doesn’t want to pressure me to do something I don’t want to. I want to be better for her but I genuinely don’t know why I’m so secretive and why talking about myself feels so uncomfortable.
The answer is obviously to just be more open but I actually have no idea how to do that, everything just seems so awkward or irrelevant so I feel very lost.
Has anyone else here had the same experience as me? How did you overcome it?
So do it awkward. Why would it being awkward stop you? A job interview is awkward, isn’t it? But you still go to that! Because you know there’s a potential net benefit to doing so and you recognize the awkwardness is not going to kill you. It’s awkward, then you do it, and it’s fine. The more you practice, the easier it will become. You just gotta make that leap to actually start first.
If you aren’t sure how to move forward with this to deepen your relationships, therapy can help. It’s not just for rock bottom: it’s for anybody feeling a bit stuck in life, and that would perfectly describe you.
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Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96
May you rest in peace, my mentor.
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The Day I Realized I Studied Love
Something happened during an argument that taught me what love really was.
I loved her and I studied that love.
I studied how to treat it.I studied how to notice everything within it.
I paid attention to her eyes when too much was too much.When she felt vulnerable.When she was scared.When she was happy.When joy opened her heart.
I also paid attention to myself inside that love.
I noticed how…
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My(23f) bf (23m) takes a long time to reply. What would you think about this?
For context, we’ve been dating for a few months, friends for a little longer. We’re taking things slow but they’re beginning to progress more.
Also for context. He has diagnosed adhd I have diagnosed bpd & ocd.
We hung out on Thursday but basically since then, things have been different. I notice patterns and his seems off. But I could be overthinking.
We discuss having a fun time together the next morning but then when I send something later, he leaves that message on opened. I get it. We all get busy and I respect his schedule and work. I send something later (a funny meme and I let him know I was sending good vibes). He’s on social media that night reposting a friend’s story of them all studying. Again, I get that. Its cool. But the next morning he leaves that message on opened which is completely unlike him. We usually text throughout the day and I understand if it’s a fluke, but this was just unusual for him.
I then add a checking in message, making sure all is well. And he says he’s chillin. Just running around.
We had a brief conversation last night and I was discussing my mom’s health since he asked how I was doing. She has a neurological disease so I’d been busy helping her all day. Now this is a pretty serious and heavy conversation. We were in the middle of it. Maybe his phone died? But it’s the next day and he’s pretty good about replying the next morning. He hasn’t. It’s another day of nothing. He hasn’t opened it but he’s been liking things on Instagram. Commenting. Idk…
To me, that’s a bit of a punch. My friend says its disrespectful. It’s also out of character but maybe it’s a packed weekend. It’s just something I’m clocking.
What would you think about this?
If I needed support or wanted to have a real conversation with him, then I would call him or meet up in person. I would not waste my time trying to detect his online activity to make vague rules about how he must text me. And I would talk to HIM about how I was feeling about this, not somebody who isn’t a part of the situation or relationship.
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Sometimes I get sad about a “could have been”.
Everytime I think about you I get annoyed and I feel stupid. I wanted to be friends, you wanted more. You didn’t talk about what you wanted. You just acted. I wanted to talk about it but didn’t know how to. I acted to awkwardly and stupidly to avoid what you wanted. I wanted to bring it up but I never saw a chance.
You broke a boundary with your actions. We already didn’t talk about the things we should have, now we don’t talk at all.
I don’t believe talking would have changed the outcome of out relationship, but maybe I wouldn’t shiver and feel bad when remembering you.
Sometimes I want to reach out to solve my feelings, but I doubt it would be solved.
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Me after someone kissed me without (asking for) my consent again.
Honestly, I am not an angry-violet person. I don’t think violence really teaches people anything, it just makes them scared or angry as well, but the thought to hit someone after they do something without consent always pops up.
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Recent news about tensions between the United States and Iran is a reminder that uncertainty can affect us all. While we can’t predict the future, families can prepare. Here’s how to create a simple family emergency safety plan to help protect and reconnect loved ones if a crisis occurs.
Is Your Family Ready? Preparing for Uncertain Times with a Safety Plan
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In month three you’ll start by taking on toxic positivity in the form of Love Bombing in Week 9. In week 10, you’ll pick up two more DBT tools GIVE and FAST. In week 11, you’ll focus on emotional regulation. #emotionalregulation #lovebombing #toxicpositivity
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Now it’s time to let things go. While it’s true that some behaviors need to be understood and stopped, it is impossible to control every situation, and it’s unethical to control other people, so you’re going to have to let some things go. #lettinggo #fitbucket #weeklyexercise #selfhelp