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Off-Topic / Starting a new job

« on: March 01, 2019, 09:26:37 am »Message ID: 1264129

Not gonna lie, I'm rather scared. I'm starting a new job on March 11th. I was kind of "pushed out" of my current job. My position was eliminated. I'm not happy about it, but it is what it is and I found another job within a week. Any tips for dealing with the 1st day jitters? I know I'm gonna be really scared on at least my first few days.

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Off-Topic / Ear wax

« on: February 05, 2019, 09:56:57 am »Message ID: 1260285

Do you get your ears professionally cleaned in a doctor's office? Or do you handle ear wax yourself? I go to the doctor's to get my ear wax drained every couple of years. In the meantime, I use the over the counter ear wax loosener -- not sure if it actually works, but it does make my ears pop. Awhile back, I had a nurse recommend earwax candles. I've never used it, but according to her, they work. What do you use? I literally have been partially (and temporarily) deaf from the amount of earwax that has accumulated in my ears.

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Off-Topic / Funniest fight you've had with your partner

« on: February 05, 2019, 09:48:40 am »Message ID: 1260276

I thought I'd share what I think is a funny story from when I was married. My ex-husband made me a breakfast I did not want. He knew I was not a breakfast eater. But anyway, I sat down and had breakfast with him, while he made a passive-aggressive comment that "nothing was going [his] way" that day. I still didn't catch on. About an hour earlier, I had done my laundry, with 9 pieces of his laundry mixed in with mine. Catch that: 9 pieces. So when I was getting the laundry out of the dryer, I left his 9 pieces in the dryer. I figured why can't he do his own laundry? I'm his husband, not his b---h.

Well, after breakfast, he was sitting in the bedroom crying, and sure enough, he admitted it was because I didn't do his laundry. I was so taken aback. We had a ton of stupid fights while married (mostly related to him going through my phone and finding conversations about him that weren't always positive) but I thought that was the funniest. Tears over laundry!!

Have you had any stupid fights with your partner?

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Off-Topic / Dating a control freak

« on: January 09, 2019, 01:06:41 pm »Message ID: 1256026

What would you guys do in my situation? Keep in mind my boyfriend's planning on moving in with me in less than 3 months. His house is a total mess, and I fear mine will resemble his if he moves in. Example: His mom gave me candy for Christmas. I put the wrappers TWICE in the trash can, and each time he took them out and put them on a table, because I'm supposed to keep it as a "souvenir" apparently. It's literally just trash that needs to go in the garbage.

He's controlling about what I wear ("You're wearing that?") and we also have to take showers together every day one of us spend the night. I don't like showers. I like baths. I'm usually freezing but he just thinks it's funny. I don't find it funny at all.

We just took our longest vacation together and let's just say I wasn't having the time of my life at Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club ... LOL. I was allowed one day to myself to rest. The rest of the time we were on the go and we saw some things that I enjoyed, but other times, I felt like I was being dragged/forced to do stuff I really didn't want to. There was even one situation where we got lost and I didn't feel safe.

He also was chatting with another guy. We agreed to have an open relationship, but it bothers me, so maybe I don't agree to it as much as he does.

I love him, but much of the time, I do not like him, if that makes any sense. His family is very passive-aggressive with him and frankly, I'm starting to see why.

He's really outgoing. I'm really shy. That seems to be the pattern for me. I date the life of the party types, yet they treat me like I'm beneath them. I'm starting to think I should just accept the fact that there isn't a person out there for me and move on as a single man. What do you guys think?

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Off-Topic / Is there a musician/actor you like even though they're ... kind of a jerk?

« on: January 02, 2019, 01:57:02 pm »Message ID: 1254722

I refuse to watch Mel Gibson movies. I am Jewish and he is an anti-Semite. But I will admit I like Kanye West's music. He's a crazy dude but some of his songs are so powerful. Do you have any celebrity you're somewhat embarrassed to admit you're a fan of?

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Off-Topic / Carbonated drinks causing anxiety?

« on: December 05, 2018, 10:14:04 am »Message ID: 1250373

This is going to sound silly, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I've found that drinking carbonated beverages on an empty stomach seems to cause anxiety for me. The belching sensation that it often causes makes me feel nauseated, and in turn, causes anxiety. Could this really be the route of my anxiety???!! I'm drinking a non-carbonated lemonade right now and I feel really good. I'm 32 years old. Have I finally found out what triggers my anxiety??

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Off-Topic / Do you hate your job?

« on: December 04, 2018, 09:40:34 am »Message ID: 1250170

I hate mine, but know I can't get paid any better anywhere else. So I'm basically stuck here until I retire, and I'm 32 years old. Anyone hear of the FIRE movement? Financial independence, retire early. It makes so much sense to me, but my salary isn't enough to give me much wiggle room for financial independence. I'll probably be working into my late 60's.

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Off-Topic / Just for fun: Who has the best butt in Hollywood?

« on: November 30, 2018, 10:35:00 am »Message ID: 1249360

I think Michelle Obama does, but you hear a lot of people talking about J Lo, Beyonce, Kim K, Nicki Minaj, etc.

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Off-Topic / Do you have a crazy story you genuinely believe?

« on: November 02, 2018, 01:11:45 pm »Message ID: 1245201

My crazy story: When I was 7 years old, the Easter Bunny came and visited me in my bedroom. He sat on my leg until I fell asleep.

The logical side of me says that must've been some kind of crazy dream, but I also could swear it really happened -- even to this day.

The crazier the better! What's your crazy story?

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Off-Topic / Anxiety surrounding the coming weeks

« on: November 01, 2018, 10:20:42 am »Message ID: 1244979

Anyone else have anxiety about the upcoming holidays? Those who have kept up with my posts know I have an anxiety disorder. I'm going to be spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years with my boyfriend's family and I'm scared to death about it. My boyfriend has plans to move in with me in March. If he doesn't, I'm going to let him go, even though my family loved him. It's just too much stress, and a part of me thinks I don't even really want a boyfriend. I'm not a very social person so it wouldn't be the end of the world. Just have to make it through the upcoming holidays. I'm ready for it all to be over.

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Off-Topic / Why am I so lazy?

« on: October 01, 2018, 12:10:21 pm »Message ID: 1240392

Ugh. Just went to the gym on my lunch hour. Lasted about 15 minutes on the treadmill. It makes me so angry. I work hard at my job; why can't I be bothered to do any physical activity? I was recently at an outdoor music festival with my partner and I was unable to keep up when we were walking from venue to venue. It's gotten really bad. I've gained 8lbs in the past couple months, which may not sound like a lot, but I'm a little guy so every last pound counts. I'd love to lose weight doing a low-carb diet again, but I just lack the motivation. I'm feeling lazy and want to eat bread and pasta and all the foods I know are bad for me. Lol. Any tips for getting back into the grind at the gym?

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Off-Topic / Hurricane!!

« on: September 12, 2018, 09:06:07 am »Message ID: 1237510

Anyone else in the hurricane's path? I am and I'm very worried that my house will get destroyed/I'll be a shut-in this weekend. It's also my birthday this weekend. Some birthday I'm gonna have. 

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Off-Topic / Inbox dollars

« on: September 09, 2018, 03:46:34 pm »Message ID: 1237140

What are the ins and outs for the site? I joined on Friday and have $8 already, but I know there’s some sort of catch.

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Off-Topic / What do you think of people who don't want kids?

« on: September 05, 2018, 10:24:28 am »Message ID: 1236316

I'd be curious to get some feedback from both those who have kids and those who don't.

I don't hate kids. I just don't think I'd enjoy being a parent. I like to sleep in on the weekends, relax with some good tv, open a bottle of wine and enjoy my life. I feel like kids would get in the way of that.

Not to mention kids would inevitably lead to conflict in a marriage. My ex-husband wanted kids, and he wanted them to attend Catholic schools. I said absolutely not because (1.) I'm not Catholic, and (2.) There are good public schools in the area.

I have 3 cats. They're like my children. I feed them their breakfast before I get something to eat. One day, if I'm able to retire, I'd like to volunteer at an animal shelter (and maybe get first dibs on all the cool cats!! Lol). Cats are my passion in my life. Not children.

Does that make sense to you? Both parents and non-parents? A part of me feels like I let my parents down because I'm an only child and they want grand kids, but I'm also gay and would adopt if I did have children.

I want to live my life for me. Is that so selfish? Maybe it is. Positive and negative replies welcome.

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FusionCash / Trouble with surveys loading today?

« on: September 04, 2018, 02:47:56 pm »Message ID: 1236174

Anyone else have trouble accessing the "FC SURVEYS" today?