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I am considering applying to Fuller because they have 2 MA programs I am interested in.

Had anyone attended Fuller Online? What was your experience like? Any tips?

How conservative is the faculty? Fuller claims to be ecumenical and not tied to any denomination. I'm more moderate (tho not fully progressive) and a member of a family-Methodist church. Does Fuller frown upon women being ordained?

Thanks in advance.

I would like to buy myself a smart scale that measures things like body fat, water, muscle mass, etc. I know that many of them are not accurate. I know that getting a DEXA scan is the most accurate, but my family's health care costs are already at my $ limit.

It's Prime Day and if there is a good, accurate smart scale at a reduced price then I might take the plunge. Any recommendations?

I know this is a frequent topic on all GLP-1 subs. And I'm looking for a more mature perspective (not the typical Reddit response of "block her!" "Tell her to f-off!" Not looking for that kind of advice.

I'm 55F, lost 62#, now a size 8 and M in tops. BMI is a 24.3. I'm 146# at just over 5'5".

By all measures, this is not too thin or unhealthy. Everyone else in my life, including my doctor, is very happy with my progress. (except my husband, but that's a whole different problem.)

But I have this one female friend (50's and normal weight ) from church, who I occasionally get together with outside of church. I usually see her at least twice a week between church and other activities. I'm not kidding when I tell you that every time I see her, she comes up to me with a statement of concern about how I have lost too much weight. She says she can see my bones. (Yes, girl, they used to be buried under fat, but now I actually have elbows, knees, and a clavicle!) I find myself instantly explaining over and over that I'm actually at a healthy weight, I am putting on muscle, I'm not losing more weight, etc. So upon reflection, I realize that I am instantly trying to defend myself. I want to stop doing that now.

I am not interested in ending the friendship with her, but how can I tactfully tell her to stop making comments about my body & my weight loss? Right now all I can think to say is something like "we need to find something else to talk about."

Thoughts?

Went to the MAC counter today to get my best-ever powder foundation, Mac StudioFix in shade NW20. Immediately noticed that the packaging had changed. Warily asked the counter associate if the formula had changed.

YES. IT HAS. 😡😡😡

The lovely associate went on to explain to me that they removed the talc and replaced it with "skincare ingredients." OK. I then asked if the shades had changed.

ALSO YES. 😡😡😡😡😡

NW20 is now a much darker shade. So you have to get completely re-Matched. In my opinion, there is no new shade that is very similar to NW20. All the new shades lean neutral to warm. My skin tone is very, very cool and pink.

Help. I've done a little preliminary searching online, but where can I find some of the old formula? Do you think if I call/email customer service at MAC they might sell me some?

My spouse 58/M and I 55/F have been married 25 years. We have 3 young adult kids.

Many of our years together have been challenging. Really challenging for me because he does not support me emotionally at all. I'm just a feature in his life, and I don't feel like my opinions, needs, or wants matter.

Yes, we have tried individual and group therapy. It failed mainly because he will put on a "perfect" show for the therapist and I'm the only one who seems to have issues to discuss. It was a failure and I'm really not willing to try again with a different therapist. Because if he's not willing to be honest and make an effort to admit our issues, then it's just an expensive waste of time.

So my question: we have a trip planned without our kids in a few months. I'm excited about our destination, but I'm extremely nervous about spending that much time with him. I feel like it will be a make-or-break trip for our relationship.

if you have done this type of trip with your partner in a struggling relationship, how did it go? Do you have any tips or tricks? Any advice at all?

Hi all, my 81 year old mom has begun shuffling instead of walking normally. She has become very slow. She refuses to see her doctor about it.

Does shuffling mean mental decline/dementia? Or just age-related mobility issues? I'm worried.

Thanks.

Husband (55M) DX & Rx for work only. I swear he can't answer a question with yes or no. It's got to be a whole monologue. And if he's feeling at all defensive, it turns into a circular argument.

WHY?? Help me please. I'm at my wits end. I'm at the point where I just get up and walk away, but then he gets mad.

Conversations turn into him monologuing often. And if I interrupt to get a word in edgewise, then I'm the bad guy. So I just have to tolerate him going on and on with no chance of conversation anymore.

What are some phrases or strategies you used successfully to help with this?

Which resort in Islamorada should I choose?

Looking for a quieter vibe, not a party scene. Decent beach area (I know this can be a challenge in the Keys). Upscale accommodations without the price tag of a Ritz Carleton. Not a lot of kids. Nice dining options.

What say ye, Redditors?

JUST THIS WEEK I found out we are supposed to be storing the vials upright. Argh, why isn't this on the package inserts & directions???

Anyway, I have some BPI vials I received in early January that have been in the fridge stored in a bag and not upright. (BUD 10/17/26, I think).

So they've been stored "wrong" for a bit over 3 months. How bad is this? Should I worry? I really hate to waste it!!!!