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Hey guys, I got my first salary and I want to take my parents out for a nice meal. Nothing too fancy — I just want to make it a little special since it’s my first salary.
There are 4 of us, and I’m hoping to keep it around ₹1,500–₹2,000 total.
My mom doesn’t really like Chinese food, especially the noodle/soupy type stuff 😅 So I’m looking for something more along the lines of South Indian/Kerala food, biryani, good Indian food, etc. Basically something a South Indian mom would be happy eating.
I’m not looking for some super expensive fine-dining place. Just somewhere with really good food and a nice enough atmosphere that we can sit, eat and have a good time together.
Would love to hear your suggestions. ❤️

At the beginning of 2026, I started editing videos for money.
My first job was at a wedding company in Thrissur. During the interview, they asked if I knew Premiere Pro.
I only knew After Effects.
I lied and said yes. 😅
I learned on the job and worked there for two months, earning ₹12k/month.
Eventually, I realized I was losing my creative spark. Wedding edits were repetitive, and I wanted to make short-form content.
I told a mutual friend that I wanted to edit reels for creators. She believed in me, pitched me to a few influencers, and I just focused on editing.
The work wasn’t glamorous.
I’d get 4–5 reels over a few months, earning ₹700–₹900 per reel.
Still, every single edit went into my portfolio.
Then I started finding clients myself. Most paid ₹500–₹700, but I kept going because I knew I had to start somewhere.
Around that time, life outside work wasn’t going well.
I lost the person I loved.
I failed my college exams.
The breakup hit me harder than I expected. I couldn’t focus, felt lonely, and that played a big part in why I failed.
For a while, it felt like everything was falling apart.
Ironically, one of the reasons I wanted to earn money in the first place was so I could spend it making memories with the person I loved.
Life had different plans.
Then something unexpected happened.
A Reddit client hired me for a ₹5,000 project.
After I finished it, I asked a simple question:
“Do you have any more work?”
Instead, he replied that his company was hiring and asked if I wanted to join.
I took the opportunity.
I got the job.
Today, I’m earning ₹30k/month there, and I also landed an international Reddit client who paid me ₹6,000 for a 3-minute video.
When I look back now, I don’t only feel grateful for the wins.
I’m grateful for the losses too.
Losing someone I loved forced me to build a life that didn’t depend on another person.
Failing my exams forced me to confront how much my mental health was affecting me.
Neither experience felt like a blessing when I was living through it.
But both changed me.
I’m thankful to God for every opportunity, every client who trusted me when I had almost no portfolio, my friend who opened the first door for me, and even that random Reddit client whose one message changed my career.
If you’re reading this while you’re stuck doing ₹500 edits, feeling behind in life, or wondering if things will ever get better…
Keep showing up.
Keep asking for opportunities.
You never know which small project, random DM, or simple question will completely change your life.
I’m still at the beginning of my journey, but for the first time in a long time, I’m excited to see where it goes.
Thank you, God. ❤️

Hi everyone, I need some advice about braces.
I have almost perfect teeth overall, but there’s one issue that’s been bothering me. On the left side, I have a noticeable gap between two teeth—it’s roughly the width of a Tic Tac.
A while ago, I consulted an orthodontist, and he suggested that instead of braces, I could fix it with veneers (or something similar). He explained that it would basically make the tooth wider to close the gap. While that sounds like a quicker solution, I’d rather keep my natural teeth intact and avoid adding anything artificial if possible, so I’ve been leaning toward braces.
When I first consulted him, he said I would only need braces on one arch (just the upper or lower, not both). However, during my most recent visit, he said I’d need braces on both arches to get the best result.
My biggest concern is this: Will braces change my jaw structure or jawline? I already have a comfortable bite and a jawline that I’m happy with. I’m not looking for a dramatic facial change—I just want to close this gap without negatively affecting my facial structure or bite.
I’m from Irinjalakuda, Kerala, and I’d really appreciate recommendations for a good orthodontist. I don’t mind traveling to Thrissur or nearby areas if the doctor is genuinely worth it. I’m looking for someone who prioritizes both function and facial aesthetics.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Did braces affect your face or jawline, especially if your bite was already good?
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a decent men's PG/hostel in Kothamangalam that provides food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

My priorities are:

• Clean rooms
• Good quality food
• Wi-Fi
• Safe and peaceful environment
• Reasonable monthly rent

I'm open to both single and shared rooms. If you've stayed somewhere or know a place you'd recommend (or avoid), I'd really appreciate your suggestions.

Welcome to the r/thrissur Jobs & Opportunities Megathread.
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Clearly state if a role is unpaid or commission-based.
Keep discussions professional and relevant.
Report suspicious listings.
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This thread is intended to be a central place for hiring and opportunity sharing in Thrissur. If it proves useful, it could become a recurring community thread.
Good luck to everyone hiring and looking for opportunities! 🚀

Anyone from Irinjalakuda (Nada side) interested in joining for runs? I’m just starting out too, so beginners are welcome. 🏃‍♂️

DM or comment if interested!

Hi! I’m looking for a video editor who specializes in luxury perfume videography and AI-generated product commercials.
The project involves creating cinematic AI videos from a single image of a perfume bottle. If you have experience with perfume ads, product visualization, or AI video tools such as Veo, Kling, Runway, or Sora, please DM me with:
• Your portfolio or previous work (especially perfume or luxury product videos)
• Examples of AI videos created from a single image
• Your turnaround time
Budget: ₹500–₹800 per video.
Looking forward to seeing your work!

reference https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJCKsD1Nbd8/?igsh=M245aWFkaHV0YXFi

luxury and classic

Has anyone else noticed how much hate nonchalant people seem to get online and in real life?

It feels like if you're naturally calm, reserved, or not overly expressive, people immediately assume you're arrogant, uninterested, or that you think you're better than everyone else. Not everyone shows emotions in the same way, and some people are just quieter or less reactive by nature.

Of course, being nonchalant shouldn't be an excuse to be rude or dismissive, but I don't understand why being laid-back or emotionally low-key is treated like a personality flaw.

Curious if anyone else has noticed this or if you've experienced being misunderstood because of it.

I’m 22. My ex and I broke up 3 months ago, but there was always hope that we’d eventually find our way back to each other.

Today, we decided not to try again.

The hard part is that we still love each other. There was no cheating, betrayal, or lack of feelings. We both cared deeply and we both tried. Looking back, I can see things I could’ve done better, but I also know I genuinely put effort into the relationship.

What we’ve realized is that relationships don’t work on love alone. You can love someone and still struggle to meet each other’s emotional needs. You can care deeply about each other and still end up feeling unheard, unappreciated, or exhausted.

Getting back together started to feel like we were trying to fix the same problems over and over, hoping love would eventually be enough. It wasn’t.

Now I’m left with a lot of regret, flashbacks, and “what ifs.” Part of me knows we made the right decision, but another part of me is grieving someone I still love.

How did you move forward and make peace with it?

M22.

Whenever someone cries in front of me, I get really uncomfortable and don’t know what to do. I feel helpless, and my usual reaction is telling them not to cry in front of me or to go somewhere else, which I know sounds harsh.

It’s not that I don’t care about them. I just genuinely don’t know how to comfort people and I kind of freeze when emotions get intense.

njn ntha sherikum cheyendee , im a very non chalant or dead person (emotionally)

Went into my parents’ room in complete darkness to tell them I was heading out. Couldn’t see anything, so I flicked the switch on for a second.Door was wide open as usual

First thing I saw was my dad laying completely naked on the bed and my mom instantly trying to cover him like they got hit with a flashbang 💀

I turned the light off at lightspeed, then stood there in the dark for like 3 seconds waiting for them to get ready because I had already started talking and couldn’t just vanish mid-sentence.

Then I accidentally turned the light on again for a second and realized my mom was half naked too.

Had to awkwardly finish the conversation, leave the room, and then I heard them giggling after I left.

These people have been married 25 years and are apparently still in their honeymoon phase while I’m out here trying to erase the memory from my hard drive.

Edit im 22 yr old . single (if that matters)

lessons learned: evide poyalum ardeyum bedroom edich keri povaruth. ath swantham veed ayalum

“hey guys, kinda awkward posting this here 😭 but if anyone needs a video editor or knows someone who does, pls consider me.

i’ve edited a bunch of long wedding videos before, and recently started getting more into reels/short form edits too. just trying to pick up more work and improve along the way.

would genuinely appreciate any opportunity or even a share <3”

Need someone who can edit SaaS/product-style videos. Not looking for a high-end agency or super experienced editor — someone still growing their portfolio is completely fine.

Budget is limited for now, so please keep that in mind before messaging.

If interested, send:
• 1 best sample of your work
• Your pricing/rates
• Your turnaround time

There are potentially 5–6 projects coming up depending on how the first one goes.

DM me or comment below.

My girlfriend and I broke up about 2 months ago. Three days ago, I asked if we could meet and talk because I never really got closure when we ended things. I didn’t ask enough questions during the breakup, and ever since then I’ve been overthinking everything constantly.

We met at a park around 5 PM, and before we started talking I asked if she was comfortable having the conversation. One thing I asked her was to tell me the “bare minimum” she wanted from me in the relationship, because that was one of the issues between us. Even during the relationship, whenever I asked her directly what she needed, she would hesitate a lot. She said she knew the answers in her head, but struggled to actually say them out loud.

As we talked more, I finally got clarity on the things I did wrong:

1. I let her go to sleep angry instead of fixing things before ending calls.
2. One time when she was on her period, I made a joke and said “nice,” which hurt her feelings badly.
3. I gave her the silent treatment a few times.
4. I forgot to properly call her on her birthday. She was out with friends, I had a busy day, and when she said she’d call back, I fell asleep shortly after.
5. She said I have a big ego. I don’t think I’m extremely egotistical, but I do think my pride affected how I handled conflicts.
6. She said sometimes she didn’t want solutions, she just wanted me to listen.

After the park, it started raining, so we went to a cafe to continue talking. The atmosphere honestly felt weirdly romantic, and I joked that we should leave because the songs were too lovey-dovey. We ended up going to a bar instead, had some food and beer, and started talking even more openly.

At one point she said the place was expensive and suggested we could’ve just bought a bottle and gone somewhere else. Since I didn’t have a place to stay that night anyway, I booked a room mainly thinking we’d just continue drinking and talking there.

But once we got there, things didn’t really feel “just friends.” She was being playful, pulling on my clothes, sitting close to me, putting her head on my lap, playful biting, things like that. She asked if I had a spare shirt and wore one of mine. As we kept drinking and talking, I started confessing a lot of things I had been holding in.

Eventually we started making out, but at the same time both of us kept questioning what we were doing because technically we’re still exes. At one point she asked me, “Why did you let me go?”

That question has honestly messed with my head since then, because from my perspective, she was the one who walked away from the relationship.

Now I’m confused. Part of me feels like we still deeply care about each other and maybe acted too emotionally during conflicts. Another part of me wonders if this is just attachment and loneliness pulling us back together.

So I genuinely want outside opinions:
Does this sound like a relationship that could actually work if both people improve communication and emotional maturity, or does this sound like two people who love each other but are ultimately incompatible?

My girlfriend and I broke up about 2 months ago. Three days ago, I asked if we could meet and talk because I never really got closure when we ended things. I didn’t ask enough questions during the breakup, and ever since then I’ve been overthinking everything constantly.

We met at a park around 5 PM, and before we started talking I asked if she was comfortable having the conversation. One thing I asked her was to tell me the “bare minimum” she wanted from me in the relationship, because that was one of the issues between us. Even during the relationship, whenever I asked her directly what she needed, she would hesitate a lot. She said she knew the answers in her head, but struggled to actually say them out loud.

As we talked more, I finally got clarity on the things I did wrong:

1. I let her go to sleep angry instead of fixing things before ending calls.
2. One time when she was on her period, I made a joke and said “nice,” which hurt her feelings badly.
3. I gave her the silent treatment a few times.
4. I threatened breakups during arguments around 3 times.
5. I forgot to properly call her on her birthday. She was out with friends, I had a busy day, and when she said she’d call back, I fell asleep shortly after.
6. She said I have a big ego. I don’t think I’m extremely egotistical, but I do think my pride affected how I handled conflicts.
7. She said sometimes she didn’t want solutions, she just wanted me to listen.

After the park, it started raining, so we went to a cafe to continue talking. The atmosphere honestly felt weirdly romantic, and I joked that we should leave because the songs were too lovey-dovey. We ended up going to a bar instead, had some food and beer, and started talking even more openly.

At one point she said the place was expensive and suggested we could’ve just bought a bottle and gone somewhere else. Since I didn’t have a place to stay that night anyway, I booked a room mainly thinking we’d just continue drinking and talking there.

But once we got there, things didn’t really feel “just friends.” She was being playful, pulling on my clothes, sitting close to me, putting her head on my lap, playful biting, things like that. She asked if I had a spare shirt and wore one of mine. As we kept drinking and talking, I started confessing a lot of things I had been holding in.

Eventually we started making out, but at the same time both of us kept questioning what we were doing because technically we’re still exes. At one point she asked me, “Why did you let me go?”

That question has honestly messed with my head since then, because from my perspective, she was the one who walked away from the relationship.

Now I’m confused. Part of me feels like we still deeply care about each other and maybe acted too emotionally during conflicts. Another part of me wonders if this is just attachment and loneliness pulling us back together.

So I genuinely want outside opinions:
Does this sound like a relationship that could actually work if both people improve communication and emotional maturity, or does this sound like two people who love each other but are ultimately incompatible?

For women, people usually say it’s stuff like:
\- going on dates
\- dinners
\- flowers
\- reassurance / saying the right things

So what’s the version of that for guys?

Feels like the standards are talked about very differently depending on gender, and I’m trying to understand where the actual baseline is vs what people just want.

Curious what you all think — what counts as “bare minimum” for men vs what’s actually effort?