u/anonyymikilpikonna

So I just started watching this show and I'm on season one episode sixteen. I HATE HATE HATE Lucas and Peyton. They take zero accountability for the cheating and both act like they're the victims in this situation.

Also dislike the way neither Karen nor Haley actually told Lucas off properly, they just let his cheating completely slide. Most of these characters are quite unlikeable and I don't know if I want to keep watching because they're insufferable.

Edit: I need to add stuff because I'm pissed off. Why is it that when Lucas was in the hospital after the car accident (also why can no one drive in this show, not driving drunk is not too difficult) Haley was worried about if HE would forgive HER? She rightfully told him that him cheating on Brooke was wrong and I understand that it's a life or death situation that makes you appreciate your existing friendships but are you serious? Haley girl, you're not the one in the wrong.

Peyton keeps asking Brooke if they're ever gonna get past this and I just keep thinking... that must have been like what? Last week? Ofc she's hurt what the hell is wrong with you? Peyton knew that Brooke was super into Lucas and she made the conscious choice to be with him, they both did. They both keep saying it "just happened" but that's not how that works. I've seen spoilers for the show and I know Brooke ends up forgiving Peyton but for the life of me I can't understand why. Have some self respect Brooke, I beg of you. You are so much better than these people.

Anyway, I love Skills and Jake, they are the best characters and I actually like them. I don't know what Dan's issue is but I think he should just die. Would be better for everyone. Haley also kind of pisses me off, she just acts so high and mighty but I still enjoy her, I think the actress is just super charismatic. Nathan sucked in the first few episodes but I actually think he's a good representation of what abuse and insane pressure can do to a kid. Let's hope they keep it that way. I don't like him necessarily but his existence doesn't bother me.

Hi!

I have had a shopping addiction for a long time (my vice is skincare) and I'm actually disgusted with myself and the amount of things I have. Sometimes I declutter but I still have too much and it stresses me out. Unfortunately stress and depressive episodes are some of my biggest triggers so even though I feel awful I keep thinking maybe I'd feel better if I just got one more thing.

I am not in debt or anything but I'm scared because I'm moving out soon and I have to be able to control my spending better since I have to afford groceries, rent, etc and I'd like to be able to participate in student life as well (university student). I have a job and savings and a good support system but they don't understand my issue and think it's something that is easy for me to fix when it really isn't. I know that if I'm ever short on rent they will help me out. Where I live students also have financial support from the government, but I'm still so scared about what might happen when I get sad or anxious or stressed and feel compelled to buy.

I just really wanted to get this off my chest and I hope some of you can understand my struggle 🩷