u/Hot_Ice_7803

I’m 30F and in a few days, I’ll be moving out.

Yes, a bit late but better late than never.

Why I’m moving out:

I asked my mum to knock on my bedroom door. Not only does she refuse to do this, but if the door is locked, she’ll actively unlock it.

If I’m having dinner with friends and get home at 10pm, I’m “loafing at night”. How dare I not be home at 6pm?

If I’m out a few nights in a row, there’s grumbling.

She’s severely mentally ill. She once said she thought she was having a heart attack and thought she would be dead by morning. What does she do, call an ambulance? How silly! That would be embarrassing! She goes to bed, so we can find her body in the morning.

If I even step outside, it’s where are you going? When are you coming home?

She’ll call 12 times in a row.

I just realised, I’m 30. How silly of me to actually be out at night and stressing about coming home late because of what my parents will say.

If you let them take your youth and freedom away, you’ll regret it!

For context, I’m 30F

Does anyone else’s parents have a very warped view of dating?

I go on one date with someone and my dad will ask me “what the next step is” and when he can meet the guy.

So now I just lie and say I’m not seeing anyone

In my twenties, I spent every dollar could on makeup. I was chasing the dopamine high of having pretty things.

Did I use these products? No.

I lived at home and had a high disposable income. I took out credit cards, a personal loan, used buy now pay later services….

Every shiny thing that intrigued me, I’d buy. I’d buy blushes in every shade, then stuff them in a drawer.

I spent a sickening amount on makeup.

Now that I’m 30, my financial goals have changed. I want to donate. Invest. Buy a house.

But now, I’m stuck looking at rentals, and the money I’ll fritter away in rent means my original financial goals are even more unattainable.

If I hadn’t gone through this period of buying makeup like there was no tomorrow, my entire life would be different.

Don’t be like me.

Hi guys.

I see a lot of rentals with no planned inspection date. Is it worth applying for these? As I have been told that only people who inspect the property have a chance of being considered.

Thank you :)

Hey everyone!

I (31f) was seeing someone (33m) I met on a dating app. We saw each other about a dozen times and we’d generally hang out until the early hours of the morning…

It always felt very platonic and eventually we just stopped seeing each other but kept in contact.

I think in hindsight he was never attracted to me but I’m just curious as to why he kept seeing me.

To me, I can tell whether someone is attractive within two minutes of meeting them. I’m also used to me trying to sleep with me asap, so I assumed he was being respectful not making a move. (Yes I know- delusional).

Should I ask him what it was all about? I feel really confused about why he bothered to develop a connection for so long then abruptly end things if his attraction was always zero.

For context, I’m not pretty but I’m a healthy weight and take care of myself.

I just want a man’s perspective on what happened because I don’t get it.

Thank you :)

ETA

I didn’t put him in the friend zone. The only one who initiated physical contact was me and in hindsight, he wasn’t receptive to it.

Hi All,

I loved season 2- the thriller aspect and comedy was awesome.

Just wondering whether anyone has recommendations similar to season 2 specifically?

Thank you