u/Clear_Management7366

Long story short, my bf (30m) and I (25f) have been together since November and he deployed in January. Before he left our relationship was amazing: I spent Thanksgiving with his family, he flew out with me to meet my friends for Christmas and New Years, we talked on the phone every day (we lived 4 hours apart). We talked about getting more serious and settling down (yes, I know things were moving fast but I truly had no bad gut feeling. He made me feel so safe).

Even after he deployed to a combat zone, we texted regularly and with our same kind of invested tone. He would send little gifts and make sure I got home safe if I went out with friends.

About 5 months into his deployment, our communication dwindled a little. We still texted pretty consistently but it was more dry, he stopped saying “I love you” and “I miss you” etc, but I know things were pretty bad over there.

He got home a few weeks ago but had to demobilize for two weeks in another state, I did go to see him and it was a little awkward but not terrible. We were still affectionate and whatnot.

He got home last week, and communication has started to improve and he’s been more engaged, blah blah.

OK SO BEAR WITH ME:

He has a decent following on social media from years ago and decided to kinda revamp it so shag he could start posting videos of hobbies he likes. I was kinda staking his account and found a comment from a woman from 3 years ago that said:
“imma snag this man”.
Another woman commented “uhhh he’s married” (he was at the time).
First woman responded “I’ll be next in line”.

He then responded to her comment at the beginning of June (two months ago) with a meme that said “the time has come” and “[her name] GUESS WHAT😂😂😂”
To which she responded: “I’ll submit my application👀”

He also follows her on Instagram. I brought this all up and said I feel really uncomfortable and confused, and he said it was just a joke and thought it was funny to respond because he was now divorced. He apologized and said he shouldn’t have done that, and now I’m just over here feeling like an anxious ball of distress and sadness. Am I crazy? Is this a minimal, stupid small thing I should just move past and trust him on?

Hey everyone,

I recently scratched my truck and I need some leads on an affordable detailer in the Nashville area. Long story short, a scratch that exposed metal is in two small areas on the passenger rear panel of my Ford F150 (2021, white). My dad and I proceeded to sand the scratch down, fill it with a few coats of the OME paint pen, and cover it in a clear coat. The last step is to sand down the area with fine grit sandpaper (5,000 I believe).

The problem- we didn't have a sanding block so I tracked down a magic eraser sponge.... LISTENNN I've never heard of magic erasers before! I thought it was just a normal sponge. I don't need the judgement, I know I'm an idiot. The scratch is left with a clear coat on, but the area around the scratch has now been buffed down like a micro-milimeter. I need the whole area sanded and spraypainted, but quotes from larger businesses are starting my quote at $800-$1000...........

It's not a big area, two small scratches. Any leads? I can't upload pictures for some reason. Thank you!

I got my copper IUD in January 2026 and I’m coming up on my 5th cycle. The first cycle came days after the insertion and it was awful. Horrible cramps, I had a cold, non stop heating pads and ibuprofen.

Since then, I’ve LOVED the IUD…. Until my period hits. I have no symptoms I experienced with hormonal birth control (the big one being panic attacks). My periods before my IUD were very average and nothing too taxing on my body.

Now- my cramps have not changed in the slightest since getting the IUD. About 3-5 days before my period starts, I get really sharp and random cramps at any given time. I could feel totally normal and then bam, I’m leaning over a table or squatting on the ground praying for dear life that they stop. They only last 10-15 seconds, but they come in waves. They’re horrible. But they do go away by day 3/7 of my actual period. I also get super gassy…. :/

MY QUESTION!

How common is this on month 5? I was told that your symptoms should chill out between 3-6 months but if anything, they’re a little worse. I can’t feel my strings, but my cervix is pretty high up and I have small hands.. unfortunately.

I would go to a doctor but I don’t have health insurance. I got it when I was visiting family in Colorado where it’s free, but I live in the south.

Any input?