I know what I read /s

Thermos Thighs Trange, sir, this is a Wendy’s.

You’re welcome.

Don’t let the bitches get you down.

I’m not trying to diagnose you, but you should look into Codependency.

https://positivepsychology.com/codependency-definition-signs-worksheets/

The TLDR for you is:

• If you are putting more into a relationship than you are getting out because you feel like you’re supposed to
• If you are feeling unworthy or inadequate
• You feel like you need the approval of others to feel happy about yourself

These could be signs of Codependency. A therapist is the answer here, but that can be expensive and hard to access depending on where you are. Another option is to check out books on the subject. Your local library should have some.

One last thing about your relationship with your parents. As you get older, so do they. The dynamic of your parents caring for you has shifted to where you care for yourself. Eventually it will shift to you and any siblings needing to care for them. This is a natural part of the parent child relationship, and shouldn’t be confused with the point above about relationships. They put in the effort when you were a child, and you’ll eventually have to put in the effort when they are seniors.

Excuse me sir.

Your post is on point. So I would normally upvote it.

But you told me what to do, and I’m feeling ornery. So here’s your down vote.

Teacher is clearly done with that kid’s shit.

Can we make a Conspiracy Shitpost comm and… just lock the door behind them?

You guys understand that in this trade war, those 3 things are your nuclear options, right?

You don’t start by using your strongest weapons first. Because if those don’t stop the war, what then? And, how would the Americans respond?

Better to have those in reserve, ready to be deployed. Make the other side worry that you could use them, and use that strength to aid in negotiations. Treat them as actual nuclear weapons. As a deterrent.

“Babe come on, it’s time to go.”

“But they’re playing our song! We should dance!”

“You said that about the last 5 songs.”

This is good advice.

I’d stop talking to the contractors saying to only replace the asphalt, and talk to the ones saying they’d fix or refill the foundation. You’ll have to see what’s under the driveway to know how to fix it.

When I replaced my driveway, there was only sand under the asphalt. So that got replaced with proper crushed stone infill. It’s been about 4 years and I’ve seen no problems.

After it has been replaced, make sure you seal it with a good asphalt sealant. This will protect it from the freeze and thaw during winter by stopping the water from getting into the asphalt and wrecking it over time. It will have to be resealed again after a few years, but the length of time depends on the quality of sealant you use. This will greatly extend the life of your driveway, especially in a place that sees freezing temperatures, so it’s worth the effort.

Asphalt sealant isn’t too expensive either, and you get a good amount of coverage out of a 5 gallon pail. Just know that the first time you seal it it will absorb a lot more sealant as you fill all the little spaces in the asphalt. A wide floor squeegee is the easiest method for spreading the sealant.

Goddamn it.

You can have my upvote, but I don’t have to like it.

Mint is meant for beginners and folk who just want an OS, not a hobby.

Another to check out is ZorinOS. Same deal as Mint, but looks wise is closer to modern Windows and is also designed to make it very easy to run windows programs in Linux.

You know, this is what I like about the Fediverse. I came for the sexy talk, and unexpectedly had a nice conversation. It’s the best of both worlds kind of thing.

Now more horny!

This sounds like burnout. You’ve been pushing for so long that when you have time to relax you can’t remember how. You keep expecting a new task, or another request.

Finding a hobby you enjoy, or picking back up a hobby you used to do before the kids and responsibilities, is your long term goal here. With the kids almost out on their own, you are going to hit Empty Nest syndrome hard.

But before that, you should start small. Ease your way back to finding fulfillment. The next time you find time for yourself, try going for a short walk around the neighbourhood. Try going to a park, lay back and watch the clouds. Just be, for a while, without any expectations or responsibilities.

Your mind will fight this and try to keep racing, and planning, and worrying. But you have to keep trying to give yourself the time to relax.

I’ll also suggest you look into guided meditation. It can help you learn how to give yourself, and your mind, a break. Like our bodies, the mind can also use a break from activity.

Good luck, and remember: you got this far, despite everything. You can keep going.

I agree with OP, our wife is the most beautiful woman in the world.

Nobody likes you when your 23…

Have my angry upvote. After I’ve shaken the dust out of my joints.

Those people sound terrible. However, they are teaching you a harsh, but valuable lesson.

Don’t put your happiness in the hands of others.

Another way to say this is don’t allow someone else to control when and if you are happy.

There should be very few people in your life that hold that kind of power over you, and they must earn it.

This seems like this is the main community: https://lemmy.world/c/Unlimited_Freedom_Eternal

That community description is something. Here’s just the first paragraph:

The Name: “Unlimited Freedom Eternal: League of Individuals”, It translates to “INDIVIDUALISTIC YET HIVE MIND GAIEN SUPERORGANISM (Federation)” it means a scalable, high-level alliance of free kings and queens who together create an eternal, self-regulating, super-powerful living force just like a Gaian superorganism at any scale (planetary, cosmic, or multiversal dreams)!

Someone’s put a lot of effort into this. They’re creative at least.

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What did you just call me?