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Im kinda bored soi guess I'll share something i wrote long back

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He was nostalgia.

Not a person I could fully hold on to

more like the smell of rain before it arrives, or the quiet ache of watching a sunset when the sky burns orange for a moment and then slowly forgets its own colors.

His face is blurry now, like a photograph left too long in the sun. But once,

once he was the clearest thing in my world.

We spoke in secret glances, in racing heartbeats, in the strange mix of anxiety and excitement that only love seems to know how to create.

He felt like someone I had known in another life,

familiar in a way I could never explain.

And after him…

I never felt that storm again.

Not the trembling hands, not the electricity in my chest, not the quiet, beautiful chaos of falling for someone for the first time.

He was my first love.

Now college is ending, and suddenly my memories run backward,

like a film rewinding itself to the very beginning.

November 2, 2023.

A flash of laughter.

A hallway.

A glance that meant everything.

And there he is again, standing at the start of it all, like a song I haven’t heard in a long time but somehow still know by heart.

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u/amrithasudhi — 1 day ago

Has anyone dealt with a 10-year-old who was addicted to phones? What actually worked? How do we break this addiction without making him rebel even more?

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My younger brother is 10 years old, and he's completely addicted to smartphones.

Today his tuition teacher called me and said, "Please stop giving him the phone. He's always talking about games and some game codes, but he barely remembers anything related to his studies."

The thing is, the phone isn't even his. He uses my mom's phone. I've told him so many times not to use it constantly, but he waits until no one is around. He'll use it early in the morning, right after school, and basically whenever he gets the chance. He has an exam on Monday, and when I asked him why he wasn't studying, he just said, "I'm not studying."

What worries me even more is his attitude. My parents have always tried to give him everything he asks for. They rarely say no and genuinely do their best for him. But despite that, he has become very disrespectful. It feels like he has no gratitude or respect for anyone.

I'm starting to feel really helpless. I still feel like I've somehow failed him.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? What can I actually do to help without making things worse?

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u/amrithasudhi — 3 days ago

What does it actually mean when people call someone a "difficult woman"?

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I've been thinking about this lately because I've had people describe me that way.

To be clear, I'm not talking about everyday interactions. I get along with people just fine. It's more when it comes to politics, debates, my opinions, or situations where I have to stand my ground.

A few people have also jokingly described me as a "well-known ass," and I'm honestly not sure what to make of that.

I don't bully people. I don't interfere in other people's lives. I consider myself a girl's girl, and I try to be supportive of other women.

That said, I do have strong opinions. I'm stubborn about things that matter to me. I say "no" when I mean no. I argue when I think someone is wrong instead of just nodding along. My friends also say I can be a bit bossy sometimes.

On top of that, I have a resting bitch face that I can't really do anything about. A lot of people have told me they found me intimidating before they got to know me.

The thing is... I don't actually want to change those parts of myself just because they make some people uncomfortable. At the same time, I don't want to become someone who's genuinely unpleasant or impossible to be around.

So where's the line?

When does a woman become "difficult," and when is she simply being assertive? Is this something I should work on, or is it just a label people use for women who don't make themselves small?

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u/amrithasudhi — 4 days ago
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Should I do casual?

(20F)I'm a hopeless romantic and I've always been someone who gets emotionally invested when I like someone.

Recently I've been thinking about trying casual dating. Not because I don't want a serious relationship eventually, but because I don't think I'm likely to find a genuine long-term connection anytime soon. I also want to explore myself a bit more and gain some life experience.

The thing is, if I were to do something casual, it would only be with someone who is completely upfront about not wanting anything serious. I wouldn't go into it expecting it to turn into a relationship.

My concern is that I don't fully trust myself. I'm not sure if I'm the kind of person who can genuinely keep things casual without getting attached.

What should I do? Should I just take the risk?

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u/amrithasudhi — 10 days ago