u/mildlycaffeinated513

I am 27F and have suffered from severe eczema and seasonal allergies since I was very young.

I have moved to areas with different climates which seem to take forever for my body to adjust to.

Something I have noticed is that when I put acrylic nails on, the itching becomes less satisfying and I can’t “dig” as deep.

I have taken them off and on over the past year and my skin always gets worse when I don’t have them on. Maybe this can help others, I know it sounds a little crazy but I really think it helps me!!

I (27F) have been married to my husband (27M) for four years. He works full-time, and I work two part-time jobs. He earns about 70% of our household income, but I handle the majority of the housework—cooking, cleaning, laundry, and most day-to-day chores.

I make a point to show appreciation for how hard he works. I keep the house in order, usually have dinner ready when he gets home, check in with him throughout the day, and regularly thank him for what he does for our family and lifestyle.

Lately, though, it feels like most of what I hear from him is criticism or jokes at my expense. A few recent examples:
He complains that I don’t sleep under the sheet, even though I’ve always preferred just using a blanket.
He accuses me of neglecting our dog if her water bowl is empty, even though she tends to drink it all at once and I refill it several times a day (plus she has water outside).
When he’s running late, I help him get out the door. When I’m in a rush, he’ll joke around by trying to tickle me, block doorways, or otherwise slow me down.
He comments that the kitchen is a mess immediately after I’ve finished cooking or baking.
He gets annoyed if I leave the refrigerator door open while grabbing multiple items.
He’s particular about doors being fully closed and gets upset if any upstairs door is left even slightly open.

Individually, these things seem minor—and they are. But when those comments happen throughout the day, every day, with very little positive feedback mixed in, it becomes exhausting.

What makes it more frustrating is that there are things he does that bother me, too. The difference is that I’ll bring them up politely once and then move on. He might make an effort for a week, but then goes right back to doing them. For example, he’ll throw trash into a can without replacing the bag, leave his belongings piled on the counter, or put dishes in the sink without rinsing them, which makes them harder for me to clean or load into the dishwasher.

At this point, I’m not even upset about any one specific issue. It’s the constant stream of criticism over small things, combined with the lack of appreciation or positive comments, that’s wearing me down. He travels often for work, and I’m starting to look forward to his trips because I get a few days of peace.

I know I’m not the only one struggling with this, and it feels good to put it down on here. Any advice of what to do I will gladly take. TIA

TL;DR: My husband has become increasingly critical of small things I do, rarely says anything positive anymore, and it’s getting difficult to be around him.

Looking for a set of knives that come with a knife block I can have on my counter. Price point between $200-$300.

Nothing too fancy, just brand ideas and which ones to avoid.

TIA!

(edit to add that I have a very nice chefs knife - I am asking for a more affordable set for steak knives and some other mid-quality knives for general purpose)

Hey, everyone!!

I am an instructor at CP and my Circuit 1.5 class on Thursdays were discussing Reddit and someone mentioned doing a "redditors favorites" circuit class.

So, here we are!!

I need some favorites for the core, arm, and leg series, and burst ideas as well!

Cant wait to see what you come up with!! TIA!