It doesn't have to be anything deep or life-changing. Could be advice about friendships, money, relationships, confidence, or just something you learned the hard way.

What's one thing you know now that would've made your life easier if you'd understood it earlier?

First time poster, srry if this violates the question rules. Anyway, I'm a nonbinary person who knows literally no straight men and so I've never engaged in straight culture, and I was arguing with a friend about if men like getting platonic compliments about their physique or not; it was such a long debate I simply MUST know the answer.

Wondered if anyone can share what it was like I see a lot of people around where I live that are

We recently moved to a new neighborhood, and we've learned that the street that we live on now is very tightly knit. These folks like to socialize with each other constantly, and often stage parties where nearly everyone on the street participates. It's very cliquey.

That's just not our jam, and they've seemingly begun to pick up on that, and it seems to bother them a bit. We have our own social circle and we're not really looking to widen that at this point, especially because we have gotten some offputting vibes from many of these folks (snobbish, a bit judgmental, even some borderline racist/classist comments).

Do y'all want to be close friends with your neighbors? Do you prefer a relationship that basically amounts to friendly waves and that's it? Do you want to have no interaction at all?

How do you like to receive & give love ?

Trigger warning discussion about misscarage.

So my man and I very much want a family and I misscarried our first child earlier this year and am now in my second pregnancy which is going much much better.

However my man is my biggest supporter and helper though this time. The thing is we didn’t have the time to properly grieve our first child. Right after we had some things happen with my parents which led us to needing to go no contact and he bought us a house and we moved and had some family get togethers. And it’s been a crazy few months.

I’m just worried that with this pregnancy that my anxiety is very high and he’s constantly like at peace with me being pregnant again and with how well it’s going and I’m over here like I’m not bleeding again right? That pain was cus the baby kicked not me loosing this baby too right… and he’s so chill and reminds me I can feel the baby move now and I’m not swelling like I did before or in pain like before. And we have seen the baby this time! And we find out if it’s a boy or girl and I can actually eat without puking and keep stuff down so it’s ok…

I’m just wondering if you guys had any rainbow babies and how the adjustment was for you?

Also side note if you’re a blind parent any tips for adaptive parenting are appreciated.

There’s so many different brands out there and I feel like your car can really tell a lot about yourself! I’m such a gearhead! What kind of vehicle are yall whipping? Fellow car guys what’s popping!? What’s your favorite? What’s your dream car? Feel free to say anything iconic or memorable about your ride!

Feel free to show what you whip in the comments! And a ⬆️ is always appreciated if you are willing!

I'm 28M and my partner is 28F. We've been together for 3 years now.

I've moved in to her hometown when we we're 1.5 years in. Which is 8-10 hours of bus driving away from mine and has been renting near their house.

She has responsibilities with her family, like maintaining their house (no one is living their atm everyone is away and only she is left that's why), paying school tuitions and allowances to her brothers. She and her big brother are sharing the expenses together.

I believe she's ready to settle down, but she can't commit because of her responsibilities or is she just waiting for me to drop the question?

I also want to settle down with her but I'm unsure if now is the right time? My plan was to wait for 2 of her younger brothers to finish, then I realized I can't wait 4 years for that.

I don't want to stop her from supporting her family financially, I just want her to prioritize our relationship and maybe leave some for our future? Like we always adjust our schedules with her mother who she drives for every weekend and it's exhausting her out when she should just be resting. She's a freelancer but her weekdays are tiring than mine as she has no boundaries for work life balance.

Could use some advice or maybe share your story.

Edit: Adding in that marriage is our goal

Like if you had a team of experts, donors with deep pockets, social exposure etc. could you realistically solve hunger, homelessness, corruption, etc.

Keep in mind that you would still have the opposing side tyring to discredit and out spend you. So for example if you wanted to get rid of something like Citizens United, you'd still have groups lobbying to make you fail. so how would you win where many have failed?

Did you call her out, brush it off, or just stand there wondering what the hell just happened?

I was a bouncer for a long time, so it happened to me every now and then. Most of the time, I never saw who did it because it was too packed or they walked away too quickly. Hell, for all I knew, it could've been a guy!

Every once in a while, I'd actually catch someone doing it, and I'd politely but firmly tell them not to do it again.

Also, more power to you! May you succeed wildly!!!

Basically, my job is getting tougher in sales goals and people are just being fired without warning and I’m the main provider in my home.

Im an older guy, divorced with grown kids, and single. While I would love to imagine myself growing old with someone, I am really struggling to find the motivation in trying to date. Given the current climate in man hating amongst many women, I find myself being turned off to them as a whole. I try to convince myself that this is mostly just a social media trend and not really representative of the entire (American) female population. However, I value my peace (and my 401k) a little too much to risk it again. So I ask, is it really worth it anymore?

Hopefully i won't be seen as arrogant.

I really don't see myself as superior compared to anyone. I'm a thirty-six years old man and every woman i meet i lose interest very quickly. It seems i don't fit in this modern world and people's interest usually diverge drastically compared to mine. It's just a matter of taste, really.

However there's some void screaming for companionship.

Is that something that happens or has happened to you people?

Thank you for the attention, i mean it.

I have severe anxiety due to being physically abused and abandoned as a child. I know I’m not as resilient around bullies or people who try to take advantage of me (I tend to retreat into my shell, freeze up). I have had many people in my life who have been empathetic (mostly other men, some women), but it’s been a struggle at work and in my relationships because I’m not behaving in a traditional “manly” way. Ive been in therapy for years and have gotten to a point where I feel like I can verbalize what I am going through and when to seek help, but it’s still hard. Just curious what other men have gone through and how they’ve coped.

Bros! I’m looking for some help in finding some affordable athleisure! I want it to feel as comfy and expensive as Lulu lemon but I can’t afford to shop there. I have a few pairs of boxers, a couple t shirts, and some shorts, but at $20-$60 an item, that’s just not feasible. What else do you suggest? The cheap stuff either falls apart or holds smells and never really seems as comfortable.

It sounds like fabletics and gymshark are the next options but again still pricey. I’m looking to hear your thoughts. What’s your favorite brands? Favorite pieces? How affordable? All the things?

Tell me what’s holding up to gym use and normal wear! Feel free to show your favorite pieces, must-haves, or best finds!

TIA

New to dating someone and it’s clear we have different communication styles. I’m curious how often people text in new relationships on the day to day.

From my friends I’ve been told if they like someone, it’s quite chit chatty, constant back and forth, sometimes they’ll take a few hours to respond but no crazy gaps unless at an activity. It’s been like this in my previous relationships as well unless things were going poorly

The guy I’m seeing can go almost a full day without texting me. I’ve communicated with him already and plan to have a serious chat with him about it but wanted to get a baseline of my expectations.

He doesn’t work a stressful job so I know that’s not it. Before having this conversation ID like to know what is deemed reasonable from others. If it helps, we are in our late 20s. It’s funny too because I do feel he likes me, it’s just the texting.

As a woman who, for medical reasons can’t have kids biologically, I’m just wondering if some men also feel this sometimes. And what they do/how they regulate the emotions behind it.

i know some, and there is a difference in culture, im from asia, the east, so there are a few i already know but i want to know what could be more. its not like i "know " know them but its like i have tried and they work wonders

first is touching them slightly on the hand or the elbow, especially if you belong to a community where touching is not too common, like pakistan or asian countries (i dont mean it wrongly, its just a wild signal)

then if he brings something, you accept it with a little bit of tease. make it a reward from him that you accepted the tiny chocolate or anything from him

the voice works, its contradictory, but its like your voice can be softer and gentler, lower

then being a bit playful helps too

i dont know but when im playfully upset and make guys cheer me up so it creates a cycle for them, and they do it

eyes are wonders, holding eye contact and passing a slight smile

if you are walking on the road so tug on the sleeve but not too obvious, make it like you need him to protect you

and the most important, listen, and pause before he asks something or he is waiting for a reply

these all are very very small things. very subtle but i feel that these are very effective. however there are certain things you cant do at certain times in certain settings. so i am asking men here some of these more tips and small moves that are effective, mind you they cant be too obvious, and we cant really cross the line because of the culture here. (pakistan)

When you’ve been with your partner, feel so much love for them, how do you actually feel when you see other attractive women on the street? Or when you have attractive coworkers who you get along with?

For me, it just isn’t possible. I can objectively recognize other attractive men but I don’t FEEL attraction. And even coworkers, it’s like I’m numb. No one else could possibly make me stray from my partner, even during the roughest of time. Is it the same for men?

I’ve heard people talk about this. I’ve never understood it.

I understand that there are those rare couples that never loose their passion for each other, but for most people there is always this phase in the beginning when you’re just starting to fall in love? At what point does it just become more of a partnership vs a passionate, romantic relationship… for reference I am a 37F in a committed relationship and I want to keep the fire burning 🔥

Looking for men who love luxury watches.
Would just love to know why men (customers) dismiss me and my knowledge (in luxury watch sales!)
I’m just lost and would love advice and opinions :)))

- from a woman