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I, personally, champion “equality” in certain cases & “equity” in others and these questions (while provocative) are sincere. Ladies (for this conversation, speaking strictly from the “equality” side):
(1.) Quotas - would you be in favor of quotas/affirmative action in the workplace to ensure women are represented equally in all positions of economic & political power throughout our entire society. . .if that also meant women must be equally represented in each of the male-dominated disciplines (manual labor, refuse collectors, oil drilling, swordfishermen, logging workers, flight engineers, landscaping supervisors, power-line installers/repairers, structural iron workers, roofers, mechanics, steel workers, etc), regardless of danger, hours worked, compensation & qualifications? ((please resist the low-hanging visceral response: “🥴WeLL, tHeRe ArE sOmE wOmEn WhO dO tHoSe JoBs🥴!” Let’s stick to the specifics of the question, please.))
(2.) Abortions - would you be in favor of abortions being 100% legal (no stipulations, no qualifications, no conversations); “My Body, My Choice” (w/no questions asked). . .if that meant men have the right to “abort” any & all responsibilities (financial & otherwise) for children they don’t want (in the same manner that women abort their responsibilities for children THEY don’t want)?
(3.) Marital support - would you be in favor of men paying alimony so that the ex-wife can continue to live the life she’s grown accustomed to (while she was married). . .if that meant the ex-wife also had to perform her typical wifely duties for her ex-husband so that he could continue to live the life he’s grown accustomed to?
(4.) Physical conflict - would you be in favor of men going to prison for physically assaulting/abusing their wives regardless of how often it’s occurred (“🥴I only did it one time🥴”) & how hard he hits her (“🥴I barely touched her🥴”). . .if that meant every single time a woman hits a man (she initiates the violence), regardless of how often it occurred or how hard she hits him (“🥴I’m just a girl - you have to restrain me or walk away🥴”)?
(5.) Toxic masculinity - would you be in favor of harsh punishments for men who display, what modern women describe as, “TOXIC MASCULINITY” regarding the abusive language & mental / emotional distress they inflict upon women (regardless of anything they’re “dealing with”, any reason (excuse) a man can invent). . .if that meant women would receive the same punishment for those same TYPE(s) of actions (mental, emotional, verbal or physical treatment of any kind that any man deemed “abuse”) - EVEN when under extreme stress (work/family), during particularly uncomfortable-to-downright-painful times every 30-day period or so, throughout pregnancy & nearing the due date, experiencing menopause, etcetcetc?
(6.) Being heard / Having a voice - would you be in favor of any/all women having a voice &/or platform where they can speak on ANY issue in ANY manner about ANYone (even male-specific subjects; 100% freedom in media & the public eye). . .if that meant men are afforded precisely the same freedom; no matter WHAT they are saying, how they are saying it or who they are saying it to?

I could say so much about what's going wrong in my life. Some of it's not little stuff. I don't want to go into too many details though. I just need to vent to some humans who might actually gaf.
I'm lonely, I'm isolated. The last 6 years have been the hardest of my life. And I'm 40 and never imagined my life going this way.
I live with somebody who I know is using me and gaslighting me. But I don't know where else to go bc I just can't afford to live on my own. I don't have any friends here. Maybe one day I'll come across something cheap enough, I've gotten lucky before. But right now doesn't seem to be a time of luck for me.
I have my kids, and they are great and I'm thankful to be their mom. But they can also be hard on me, and I just feel so exhausted from all the stress on top of taking care of them. I'm just so tired and so alone. The only person I have to talk to is not somebody I even want to talk to. So here I am. Thanks for listening.

I've drank nightly for about a year now, so if I skip a night I'll wake up WDing but otherwise I don't experience anything noticeable. However recently I went for a three day period where I was drinking for the most of it and was fighting off WDs. It got too much for me to bear and I went to the ER this morning maybe 6-7 hours since my last drink - so I was shaking somewhat and certainly in rough shape but not in the peak of it.
They were very nice and put me on an IV for vitamins and water and all that and also administered a dose of diazepam through it. For a few hours at intervals the nurse would come in and ask me about my symptoms. At the end I was more or less all good. The doctor let me go and basically said I was basically out of the woods as far as physical WDs would go, and I wouldn't have to worry about getting a benzo script or tapering myself off with alcohol. I asked him if this was really all I needed and he explained that, because I responded well to that treatment on its own, a longer benzo taper wouldn't be necessary. Now that it's the evening I still feel more or less fine. Anxious, headaches, etc, but nothing I wouldn't expert.
Of course I'll follow the doctor's instructions, but I was a bit taken aback, since I'm so used to hearing people's experiences kicking a physical alcohol dependence as a process that at least lasts a few days. Has anyone else experienced this? Any input would be really appreciated, I'm just scared of getting severe WDs out of nowhere.

Totally ridiculous that airbnb doesn’t have a system to auto-notify people if a listing has a change. Had someone book 6 months out, had to change something about the listing (nothing significant, we provided an alternative) and they threw a fit to airbnb about it in order to get a refund. Totally insane to think we have to keep track of peoples booking dates and message EVERY single one of them if we choose to change something minor.

I (37 F) Have been dating my boyfriend (40 M) for 6 months now. He is well off and doesn't have to work due to the loss of his late partner. I began renting the flat above his house at a discounted rate two months ago, at his request to "Help" him. When we go out (which is rare) I usually get stuck with the bill (about 2/3 of the time). When I cook at his house he expects me to pay for a majority of the groceries or take out for him and his young kids. It usually feels silly when you have a $60.00 bill and all you ordered was soup.
Its frustrating that he doesn't offer to throw in on meals....or if he cooks something he doesn't offer me anything. Today was a prime example of what frustrates me....I had a coupon for a free 1 topping medium pizza. I planned on ordering a pizza for his kids (the one topping) and then one for us....as this is more than enough. I ask him what he wants and he tells me that both children each need a medium 3 topping (they usually split a medium and have trouble finishing), bread and We need an XL. I explained my plan and that I was on a budget.
He got upset and told me that he would just order it. I feel like a jerk for saying anything but this is getting expensive for me. This week alone I have already provided meals for him and his kids for 5 days. I feel bad that he allows me to rent a space at a discounted rate. I want to feel like I am being fair and not taking advantage but I don't want to bankrupt myself.
I can't leave any beer, alcohol or (when I smoked) cigarettes at his house because they will be gone the next time that I come over. On occasion he will grab me something but it's usually me doing so. I quit bring more that the one that I am going to drink when I am at his house. It would be nice to keep stuff at his house and know that it's there.
How do I best address this situation? I feel petty for saying anything but I don't want to be taken advantage of...and I feel guilty for wanting to say something.

My last sexual encounter was almost 7 months ago at this point. I took an igg test for hsv1 and 2 at the 5 month point which came back negative for both, and I retested at month 6, again negative for both. I read a lot online that igg tests aren’t accurate and I’ve been talking to a new person as of late and would like to take it further with them. I’ve never had any sores or burning when I pee. I suffer from an anxiety disorder so I associated me being itchy for 2 months in my genital region as herpes because I read that that was a symptom and I can’t break the association.

Hey I’m just wanting to I le if there are any tall people that have a mustang. My question is, are you comfortable in it? And I’m 6’4, would it be a good daily driver for me? And also would my height be an issue if I got a convertible?

Ok so to preface this… I’m a cheap ass admittedly.
This little 6” water filter for our fridge is $60 every 6 months. Yes it’s not a ton of money but they’re price gouging the hell out of it and it’s annoying.
I’m in a debate to keep replacing these filters? Or just getting a Britta type water filter container and leaving it in the fridge.
Experience? Thoughts? Thank you!

does anyone know what shes doing in images 3,4,5, and 6?

Background : I am an Australian Citizen. On a business trip to the USA (she was living in Los Angeles at the time) in 2016 I met my wife and we started dating. She is a US born citizen. I moved to the US on an E-3 (treaty visa between US and Australia) in mid 2017. My wife (girlfriend at the time) formed a new LLC and sponsored my E-3 visa. We moved in together in mid-2017. In July 2018 when on vacation in Greece I proposed and we got engaged. We married in a legal ceremony in September 2018 in Los Angeles and then had a large wedding celebration in the US with 300 friends and family in March 2019.
I applied for my I-130 and I-485 in December 2018 and we had a joint interview in July 2019.
In February 2020 the I-130 was approved by USCIS.
In March 2020, we moved from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, Florida.
In June 2020 (start of the pandemic) I received a RFE and the questions had to do with my US tax returns from 2009 till 2020 (even though I had never filed a US tax return until 2018), a copy of our lease and the LLC tax returns since inception. I provided all these items in august 2020.
Since I sent the RFE response back, I have not heard from the USCIS on my I-485.
My wife and I are happily married and in September 2021 we had our first baby. We own property together and also own numerous businesses.
I’ve had a work authorization and advanced parole card for the entire time (except for 6 months in 2022 when there we’re processing delays). Right now my work authorization and advanced parole are valid till September 2024 (I received a 2 year card).
I have had two immigration lawyers on my file and the new one want me to file a lawsuit against the USCIS which I’m hesitant to do.
What are my options ?

I’m moving tomorrow for 6 months of away rotations and I’m sick of pretending like I can just prepare for half a year of aways in one suitcase…. I tried so hard to pare it down and it’s just not working.
So here I am being extra and taking two suitcases and a backpack, and it feels freaking fantastic!

Hi!
I’m sorry if this isn’t the right place to post this! I just wanted an outside opinion on my situation!
I’ve been seeing my current therapist since 2021 and she’s amazing. After seeing a few ones I didn’t mesh well with, it’s been a blessing finding her. She only accepts once insurance provider and it worked out at the time to be the one I had through my previous employer.
I got laid off in November of 2022 and we agreed for me to pay $30 a session until I found a job. I started my new job last week and after enrolling in benefits, my insurance provider is not the one she accepts.
I have been so grateful she worked with me on the price for the last 6 months.
Here’s my dilemma, money is still very tight and I cannot afford her normal rate. I haven’t been able to talk to her about it yet, but I suspect she may possibly offer for me to continue at a lower rate, although I can’t be certain.
My problem is that I have felt awful this is entire past 6 months about paying her a fraction of her normal rate, and I thought when I finally found a new job things could go back to normal. But I feel absolutely horrible not paying her even half of her full rate. She told me when we agreed to it back in November, that she would tell me if she ever couldn’t swing the reduced rate anymore and to not worry about it.
Maybe I’m just working myself into a tizzy but I just can’t help thinking about how she has her own life and bills to pay and I feel like I’m taking advantage.
If she offers to keep a reduced rate, should I continue or possibly look for someone in network so she has a spot open for someone who could pay more? I know it might seem silly but I genuinely want to hear others thoughts.
Thank you!

Hello everyone,
Some basic information about me. I am 24 years old in the GTA, no major debt, I work from home and still live with my parents.
I currently work full-time in finance (I know.. ironic) as well as work on Saturdays at a grocery store 7-4pm. I make 55K a year from my finance job.
I have been working at my finance job for just over 2 years now since graduating and below is my breakdown of my savings to date;

• High Interest eSavings (65K)
• RRSP (12K - 5.5K Cash, 6.5K in RBC Select Balanced Portfolio)
• Work Group RRSP (5K - 3% salary matching plan)

I'm not sure where to go from here investment wise - I would like to stay low-medium risk as I would like to eventually buy a house + a new car in the coming years.
On a side note for the car, I would like a Toyota GR86 (~42K with tax, etc included). In my heart I feel like based on my savings plus income I could afford it but my head says probably not even close, what do you guys think?
Thank you for reading!