u/veditafri

So, total facepalm moment this morning. My 4 month old corgi puppy has started barking at me whenever I'm preparing her food bowl. I realized today that because I used to hurry up and give it to her just to make her quiet, I literally rewarded the behavior. Now she thinks barking makes things happen faster. She's starting to do it when I sit at my desk to work too.

Ngl I feel pretty dumb for missing that connection early on. I started looking into some positive ways to handle demand behaviors, so we started practicing "quiet" today but man, she is stubborn. For anyone who fixed this, how long did the extinction burst last? Because my ears are hurting.

As much as Grey’s Anatomy focused on romance, I honestly think the friendship between Meredith and Cristina was the emotional core of the series. The way they understood each other, defended each other, pushed each other, and stayed connected even while constantly changing as people felt way more real than a lot of the romantic storylines
“You’re my person” became iconic for a reason. Some relationships on the show felt dramatic. Meredith and Cristina actually felt deeply human

My fiancee and I finally started looking for a house in Philly, and it's honestly been pretty stressful. We have been renting in Fairmount for a while but we want to start building equity. The problem is the prices for what you actually get are just crazy.

We aren't looking for anything crazy, just a few basics:

• 3 bedrooms (we need a home office since I work remote)
• 2 bathrooms (definitely needed for two people)
• Open layout so the kitchen connects to the living room
• A small yard or patio for a grill
• Not furnished since we have our own furniture

Most of the houses we see are either falling apart or have been flipped with cheap materials for like $500k. Been looking at market data to see if our budget was even realistic for the areas we like, and it's going to be very tight. Everything is way more expensive than we thought it would be.
I'm not sure if we should buy now or just wait. People keep saying to buy now and refinance later, but what if the prices don't drop? Does it feel like a bubble to anyone else or is this just how it is now?

I’m looking to buy my grandma a mobility scooter so she can get out more easily and keep her independence. She’s 82 and her old one is getting unreliable, so we want something safer and more comfortable for her.

I’ve seen some decent deals on new ones from Top Gun Mobility, but I’m also tempted by cheaper used options to save some money. Has anyone here bought a used mobility scooter? What were the pros and cons? Any major issues that popped up later?

Would really appreciate any real experiences before I make the decision.

I’m getting ready to sell my house in Alaska, and honestly, I'm trying to figure out what issues actually scare buyers the most up here. My place has some normal older house stuff, the roof isn’t brand new, the heating system is older, and there are a few cosmetic things I never got around to fixing. I keep debating if buyers care more about big structural stuff or if smaller things end up killing deals, too.

I’ve been looking into different selling options lately, including some local home buyers, because I’m not sure I want to spend months fixing everything first.

For people who sold in Anchorage or Fairbanks, what problems made buyers walk away or try to negotiate hard?

I love finding songs that somehow feel nostalgic the very first time you hear them. Doesn’t matter if they’re old or new, just that weird feeling like you’ve known the song forever

What songs gave you that feeling instantly? And which artist is the best at making music like that in your opinion?

I recently vacated a rental in NSW and the landlord is seeking to retain part of the bond for cleaning.

The property was cleaned to a reasonable standard and is consistent with the entry condition report, allowing for fair wear and tear.

So far, they haven’t provided an itemised invoice or receipt, just a general claim.

Am I entitled to request evidence of actual costs before agreeing to any deduction?

i didnt expect this part of wedding planning to be this hard. as soon as we started planning it feels like everyone suddenly has opinions about everything venue guest list dress timeline literally all of it. some of it comes from a good place i get that but it starts to feel overwhelming really fast. there are moments where i catch myself agreeing to things i dont even want just to avoid awkward conversations or disappointing someone and then later im like wait this isnt even what i pictured anymore
im trying to find a way to set boundaries without turning it into a whole thing or creating tension with family. especially when its people who are close to me and i dont want to hurt them. for those who have been through this how did you handle it? did you just be direct from the start or did you find a softer way to push back? because right now it kind of feels like im losing control over my own wedding and i dont want that

I received a written job offer for a senior position in Brisbane. The contract appears standard overall, but a few clauses are concerning me. These include a 12-month non-compete restriction, extended notice periods for both sides, and somewhat vague language around performance bonuses.

As someone new to employment in Queensland, I am unsure what is typical or enforceable here.

Is it worth paying for a professional legal review at this stage, or do most people simply sign and address any problems later?

My wife and I bought a lot in stittsville last year and are ready to start building our first custom home there. We are planning a 2800 square foot 4 bedroom house with 3 full baths and an open concept main floor that flows into the backyard.

We want to do some specific renovations during the build like extra insulation for ottawa winters, high efficiency windows, a finished basement with a home gym area, and smart wiring throughout.

We are looking for a good general contractor plus reliable ones for framing, electrical, plumbing, and hvac work in the ottawa area. Has anyone built a custom home around here lately? Who did you use and would you hire them again?

not just something you liked, more like a track where the lyrics or sound captured something you had felt but never really articulated

what was it and what part of it hit you like that?

I’ve noticed I can feel stressed even on normal days, without anything obviously “bad” happening.

It’s more like a constant background tension that builds up from small things.

For people who deal with this — what actually helps you switch off mentally?

Brain decided 3:15am was the perfect time to be wide awake and ready to conquer the world. Meanwhile my alarm goes off at 7. Anyone else get that middle of the night fake out where you feel amazing but you know future you is gonna be a disaster?