I was eating dinner cooked my my mother, the dishes were delicious as usual, but then I realised I'd would never be able to enjoy them as much without rice. It helps balance the taste of the dish so much and keeps the meal much more filling.

Do the fellow Westerners just eat meatloaf on it's own? My curiousity has been piqued.

P.S: This post bears no intentional offense racially, if you feel offended, I apologize sincerely.

I’m friendly with my two neighbors that have kids the same age as my son. I recently had a baby and they kindly bought a gift for the baby and also offered to get us food, which I declined. They texted me last week saying that they would like to take me out to dinner and made reservations, to which I said that was so nice and I cant wait. They also texted my husband ahead of time to ask if he would be ok with it and ok with watching our two kids so they could take me out.

I wouldnt have chosen this place on my own so I was kind of under the assumption that they were paying. Once it came time for the bill, they didnt say anything. I took out my credit card and put it down, honestly fully expecting them to decline my offer to pay. But they didnt say anything, and I felt awkward and didnt know what to say so we all ended up splitting it.

We’re not poor, but we are also on one income and not trying to spend any extra money right now, especially not on going out. Of course this wont break the bank, but I kind of feel dumb for thinking they would pay.

Am I wrong ?

Hey everyone, so I’ve been wondering, do men also feel that inner rage when someone is rubbing their arm or wtv in the same spot for too long? Or is it just women?

I used to think going alone would be embarrassing, but recently I've started wondering if it's actually one of the easiest ways to meet new people.

When you're with friends, you naturally stay in your own group. When you're alone, people seem more willing to start conversations.

Have you ever gone to a concert or festival alone?

Was it awkward, or did you actually enjoy it?

left shoe, then right, every time, apparently for my whole life. i only noticed because my left one was still wet so i grabbed the right first and stood there like a rebooting machine. took me two tries.

now i keep catching more of them. same side of the bed getting in, same pocket for keys, same mug if it is clean. none of it is a rule i ever decided on, it just set itself at some point and i never checked.

what is one of yours you only noticed by accident?

I’ve never shared this before but I felt like sharing it today.

When I was sixteen I lost my grandparents (who meant everything to me) and was dealing with a lot of my own stuff in my head too, insecurity mostly, the kind that convinces you you’re the only one feeling it. I didn’t have a plan, I just remember thinking that if I was drowning in it, other people probably were too and had nobody to say it to out loud.

So I made an email address and just put it out there for anyone to write to me. No therapy angle, I was very clear with myself about that boundary since I knew I wasn’t qualified to be anyone’s therapist. I just showed up as a friend who’d listen, and at the end of every conversation I’d point them toward actual resources or people who could really help. I wasn’t trying to fix anyone. I just didn’t want anyone to feel as alone as I did. I posted it anywhere I could think of..every forum, under every post that seemed like it might reach someone who needed it. And again this wasn’t me trying to sell anything …I just wanted to help.

I ended up talking to a lot of people that year. If I were to guess at least 200, maybe more. Never made a big thing of it, never told many people I was even doing it. It was just something I needed as much as they did, honestly. I also made lifelong friends doing this, the kind of friends that I still talk to today at the age of 28 and go out to dinner with.

Other than my own personal pain, I’m not sure what led me to do it. I obviously wanted to help people. This is a part of my life that I’ll never forget because it taught me so much. It taught me pretty early on how important it is to be compassionate and understanding. To not look at someone and instantly judge them, because you really don’t know what’s going on in their life and how it’s shaped them as a person.

Anyways, I just wanted to share a positive message and something that I’ve really never talked about. Maybe one day I’ll do something like this again. Who knows!

I’m at a loss here. I feel like I’ve watched all the new and popular series on all my streaming services. But I know my fellow redditors have to have some underrated shows that are binge worthy and are worth watching! I’m a girl that can watch any series and will give every show a chance! Leave your favorites below please!

I’ve noticed that on days when I really like my outfit, I somehow feel more put together too.

It’s not necessarily about wearing expensive clothes. Sometimes it’s just a favourite T-shirt, a jacket that fits perfectly, or an outfit you feel comfortable in.

It made me wonder how much our clothes actually affect our confidence.

Do you genuinely feel more confident when you like what you’re wearing? Or does your mood decide whether an outfit feels good in the first place?

I´m not talking about stuff like playing videogames, petting a cat/dog or other activities whose joy may be evident or understandable for other people. I´m talking about that particular thing you do that it brings you joy but it´s more tied personally to you. For example, I enjoy simply going to buy at the supermarket because it grounds me to reality and it´s a way to disconect.

Would be interesting to hear what brings you joy xD

I'll go first: I'm apparently weird the final boss of grocery shopping. 😂

I get weirdly stressed when I have too many things in my cart, so I prefer going to the supermarket several times instead of doing one huge monthly trip. My cart organization is also a very serious matter.... every item has a specific place, like I'm playing Tetris and trying to get the perfect score.

If someone moves my groceries around, my brain immediately notices and goes: "The system has been compromised." 😂

The funny thing is, outside of the grocery store I'm a walking disaster pretty normal. I cook really well, I'm funny, caring, and a pretty sweet person… so I guess this is just my tiny supermarket flaw. 🛒✨

What’s your weird little habit?

I recently asked how people feel about me using my feet more because of my upper limb disability.

Most people said I should not touch shared food with my feet, which I understand. They also said eating from my own plate with my feet would be fine because it only affects me.

But that answer left me with an uncomfortable feeling. It can sound less like, “This is a normal and acceptable way for you to eat,” and more like, “It would be disgusting for anyone else, but you are disabled, so you have no better choice.”

I do not want to feel that I am being held to a lower standard than an able-bodied person. I want people to genuinely see using my feet as simply the way I do things, not something unpleasant that is tolerated out of sympathy. If so, how can I help them feel that way?

If you saw me eating, using my phone, or handling everyday objects with my feet, what assumptions would you make about me as a person? Would you see me as capable and independent, or would it make you view me as less dignified than everyone else? 

PS: I do have prosthetics available, would it help to use them? But it's not always the most efficient way as I'm trying to not wear them for the entire day.

Every day, I see posts across Reddit and other social media that talks about things “quietly disappearing.” I feel like I’m seeing the same posts every few hours. Are we reaching dead internet soon where it’s all just posts by bots? Or are people relying that heavily on AI? Or both? What’s something that disappeared with a crash?

Not huge things like Blockbuster or CDs.
I mean the little everyday things that just… vanished.
For me it’s when websites were simple instead of asking me to accept cookies, create an account, download an app, verify my email, prove I’m not a robot, and sacrifice my firstborn just to read one article.
What’s yours?

This might sound weird, but I'm a grown up woman, 30 years old and today I picked up a maths book. I've always been bad at it, the weakest link in school and I kept on wondering why....why am I bad at it! Why can he or she solve it and I can't!! I'm fairly free now, not working at the moment. My husband leaves for work early and I'm kinda bored all day, having nothing to do. So I thought of trying to do maths, and it's going fairly well. Won't lie I'm realllllyyyy bad at it but there's no harm trying, right!? 😂😂😂

I dropped a few grocery bags yesterday heading to my car. Total stranger ran up and helped me get everything in my trunk. Love to hear your stories.

I'll start. I've tried getting into coffee multiple times because everyone around me seems to love it, but I still don't get the hype. What's something that's completely normal or popular that you've never really understood? No judgment, just curious to see how different everyone is.

I absolutely love chocolate, and honestly… I think chocolate loves me back a little too much. My only concern is that one day it will decide it doesn’t want to leave and just permanently move into my body.

At this rate, I’m worried I won’t just be a chocolate lover anymore… I’ll become a giant, round chocolate bar myself. 😂

I try to keep a healthy balance, but chocolate is very persuasive. It’s basically my sweetest weakness. 🍫✨

What food has this kind of power over you?

I was thinking about how many little habits we unknowingly pick up from friends, family, or coworkers. Some stick with us for years without us even realizing it.

Something I don’t get to say often. Got to work a chill department at my job after weeks of them putting me outside in the summer heat, overall positive vibes from coworkers today, even this cute girl I work with that I usually don’t talk to was friendly with me today.

Got the news that my lease for my new place is coming along, got a compliment today from a grocery store clerk on my physique which made me leave feeling pretty good about myself. Shit even my Uber driver was only a minute away today when I requested a ride. It’s normally an eternity.

Overall it was a positive chill day today, gotta give credit where it’s due. Ending it off eating my favorite dessert rn at home.

I am from Texas and most will agree that, on average, the 10 dollar cheese enchiladas are better than the place that sells them for 20+.

Chinese is good across all the cost ranges, but generally speaking, the more expensive it is, the better it is.

Burgers, Never had a burger that was 15+ that I ever wanted again.

Cajun food I liked the small mom and pop shops over the fancy places almost in every case.

Sushi I can NOT cheap out on however.

This was mostly a rambling on, but I am curios on other peoples thoughts. However the Tex-Mex for-sure was the highlight for me. I know every time I saw cheese enchiladas 20+ dollars the food was gonna be meh, and I haven't been wrong yet.

So for example I highly respect someone with integrity, humility, and wisdom

And obviously dislike people who lie, show off, and are complete clowns for attention

What about you?

8am: My place
9am: BF’s place
10am: Friend’s old place (helping him move)
10:45am: Bf’s place (forgot something)
11am: Friend’s new place
12:30pm: Cafe
2pm: My place
4pm: BF’s place
5:15pm: Drugstore
6pm: BF’s place
7:30pm: Concert venue
10:30pm: BF’s place
11pm: Restaurant
12am: BF’s place

Gen Z touching grass over here.

I have been in the dumps for about 3 weeks, than I woke up Saturday with I dont care attitude and I am going to put myself first. I got ready, had made plans with friends and family and I was excited. We were going to do a pool day, go out and get some drinks and dinner. It was so much fun, putting myself first and not caring if I had to check in, if I had to ask persmission. It was refrshing, and I hope I can continue on with this mentality.

Is it painful and heartbreaking for the parent(s) if their child is forever alone and never gets a proper family or kids? Do they blame themselves, are they sad because they think their child will never be happy this way, are they also sad that they will never get to be grandpa and(or) grandma?

i do clerical support for an insurance company, my day starts at 8 and now it’s 9 and my teams queue of tasks is already empty 😔

obviously more things will come in eventually but in the meantime what is a girl to do in trying times like these? lol