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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Fearless-Wishbone-31 on 2023-08-11 21:58:54.

Am a straight woman. My male friends and I call each other a few times a week to check in, cheer each other on, gas each other up. If we’re in the same place, lots of hugs, family movies, going to each other’s house with comfort food or stuff the others like just because cool people are cool and it’s fun to celebrate them.

However, I have found that with many men, especially in my (somewhat sexually/emotionally repressed) field it seems to be interpreted as or lead to interest, which is confusing because if I was interested I’d say I was interested? How do you compliment men without it being interpreted as interest?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Mundane_Upstairs9909 on 2023-08-11 23:24:30.

I'm a 30 year old woman and as I got to my late 20s I realized that if I want to be thin (like average/healthy thin, not super skinny, just not fat) I have to pay attention to what I eat pretty much every single day, all day long. I'm always hungry and up for eating snacks so 24/7 I have to be vigilent and make sure I'm not eating too much.

I don't even buy junk food most of the time or drink alcohol much, I don't know how anyone possibly stays thin if they're doing those all the time. I eat mostly vegetarian but I could easily eat like 3x the portion sizes of what I'm supposed to have for each meal, like it might be tofu and rice and veggies but I could eat a lot of it.

Is this just what it will be like for the rest of my life? I have to stay vigilent and think about what I'm eating every day 24/7 or be overweight? Are the thin people around me having to be careful with everything they eat every day and that's how they stay thin?

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Edit: It would be useful to know if people responding are men or women as it might be quite different

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Always_Wandering_ on 2023-08-11 19:30:32.

As a kid I was told and showed (directly and indirectly) that I wasn’t capable enough. That I wasn’t good enough on my own and that I wasn’t smart enough. Even some instances with teachers at school who had made me feel so terrible about myself. It has definitely stuck with me as I get older.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/QueenKatlyna on 2023-08-11 22:40:44.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/FeDelMundo on 2023-08-11 20:15:00.

Recently moved to Texas a little over a year. At my University majority of women in my classes are married and also social gathering events. I've been on 8 dates while being in this new state and 7 out of the 8 women, I've dated turn out to be married. I don't necessarily target them but after the 3rd date, they normally tell me their married and I just walk out. I've recently found out that my last date was married via FB, so I blocked her and now I am left wondering? Is ther something wrong with me?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/BalkisZaitoun on 2023-08-11 19:53:42.

Not a fan of tattoos/makeup/revealing a lot of skin myself, I’m just really confused. Why is everyone pro “my body my choice” when it comes to wearing whatever clothes you want; wearing makeup; etc—but suddenly think that people deserve it when they face the consequences of having visible tattoos and/or plastic surgeries? Or wearing a veil/hijab?

I just got this question when I saw people commenting about a lady with a body (and face) full of tattoos, and no one mentioned anything about how “work has nothing to do with what she chooses to do with her body”. Everyone agrees that “who would hire someone who looks like this”.

I’m so confused

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/diliberto123 on 2023-08-11 20:16:16.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/RudeTechnician587 on 2023-08-11 19:27:45.

I’ve (20M) never done it, and I wonder if it’s actually enjoyable or not.

Doesn’t skin to skin contact get annoying over a prolonged period of time, especially if you’re trying to sleep?

If the other person lays on top of you, doesn’t their weight get too heavy / uncomfortable?

What about when it gets hot in the summer? The long hair that you’ll inevitably get a face full of whilst spooning?

What do you do if you can’t sleep, but your partner is asleep on you and you can’t get out?? I have so many questions!

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Mira_Miraonthewall on 2023-08-11 17:47:24.

My sister has been vegetarian all her life and never ate meat. She said she wants to try chicken but idk what type should she try. Fried chicken, a burger, wings? Idk what would be best.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/basqo_ on 2023-08-11 18:09:12.

I have access to a mini-fridge with a tiny 'freezer' and a microwave, that's it.

I'm wondering if I am risking food-poisoning if I buy six or seven frozen meals from the store and let them sit in the fridge until it's time for me to heat them up.

If I can't do that, then I guess I will have to just cook them all in the microwave, then store them in Tupperware until it's meal time..?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Captpan6 on 2023-08-11 17:13:46.

My family has been using Temu for shopping the whole summer. I was first introduced to it after my wife implored me to download this version of the app that had me pressing a button every five minutes, which she said would get us free money. I did as she asked but as soon as a time came to "cash out" I found out you have to send it to other people and when they reach that point, only then do I get the money. That immediately left a bad impression.

Then my wife started talking about how much better and cheaper it was than anything she's seen, showing me these items and designer goods that were going for a fraction of what they usually go for. It was interesting, but something in my gut was telling me there's something not right about it. Some of these items include Lego sets that sell for a tenth of what they usually go for, which makes me suspicious about whether they're the real thing and, if so, why are they being sold for these prices? There's only one explanation that comes to mind: theft.

Some time ago my wife was into Shein shopping but she stopped when she learned the clothing designs on that site were stolen from the real creators and being manufactured and sold at a lower cost and poorer quality, which convinced her to stop shopping there. There has been no such news like that about Temu but I'm convinced that's exactly what's happening. Patents are being stolen and the respective goods manufactured cheaply. That or the goods themselves are stolen from the product line and sold through Temu.

I've spoken to my wife about these concerns but she's rebutted by saying that we need to think about how we spend money (even though we are not having money problems) and that if there's no proof, there's no problem. I'm not going to force her or the rest of my family to stop using the service but I don't like how much they're using it, especially since my mom has for years decried the theft of intellectual property by China and yet this doesn't raise any flags.

I'm not just trying to adopt a moral high ground; I also think a service whose app looks particularly dingy, whose shipping is atrocious (the goods are shoddily wrapped and taped up in a bag like a 5-year old did it), who is pulling off this pseudo pyramid scheme, who has poorly-produced mobile ads, and who is selling goods at extremely suspicious prices can't be trusted with my credit card info.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Professional-Class69 on 2023-08-11 15:43:33.

I’ve been left handed basically ever since I can remember myself and I’ve always considered it a cool little feature but recently I’ve noticed that I’ve been subconsciously using my right hand more than my left and that in general it seems more dexterous. I think what has caused this is the convenience of using my right hand (since many things are designed for right handed people) has resulted in me using it more often than my left (except for when writing). I do like my left handedness and would prefer to preserve it if possible, so any advice would be welcome.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/exotik_girl on 2023-08-11 15:19:56.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Dexterzol on 2023-08-11 14:31:29.

YouTube banning adblockers, Netflix banning account sharing, Minecraft's insane EULA changes, Rockstar re-releasing a 13 year old game with zero improvements for 50$, Reddit's API changes, basically everything Twitch and Twitter are doing just to name a few.

They are so brazen now. It's like they are actively antagonizing their userbase now, and don't even attempt to hide the fact that they are making their existing products worse on purpose or just releasing dogwater.

Obviously the consumer was never their primary focus, but why in just 2023 are they so mask-off?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/ag_bee on 2023-08-11 13:34:54.

As a student I take the public train pretty often, but a few days ago a man sitting next to me was posing his phone camera at me in a really awkward position towards my lower torso. I was wearing my school uniform and it made me feel a bit uncomfortable.

Keep in mind I know some people rest their phones in a direction that may look like they're trying to take photos, but in this case it was very different. He was holding his phone on his lap vertically with his phone camera pointing towards me. It made me quite paranoid cause the way he's holding his phone looked quite deliberate, but I also didn't want to falsely accuse someone who holds their phone in a weird way, so I sat silently whilst it went on for several minutes.

Once I reached my station I just quickly left and reported him to the customer service of the station, but I felt bad for not speaking up or confronting that man. Thus, I want to know what would you have done in this same scenario or something similar.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/starsailormiz on 2023-08-11 13:25:54.

Maybe it’s because I already had my fair share of it growing up, but the thought of going abroad and “experiencing new places” just doesn’t excite or motivate me. My mum and sister love holidays and are always trying to make plans for us to go somewhere but it feels like a chore for me — I’d rather relax at home. I love being indoors, sitting with a cup of tea and some YouTube documentary or a book. With holidays there’s always pressure to go outside and fulfil some unspoken schedule. I don’t do beaches or bars, not a fan of eating at restaurants (another thing I feel a bit weird for), and don’t get me started on the entire stress of actually getting to your destination. Planes are awful!

I don’t relate to those who say “I could really go for a sunny vacation right now”. I feel bad for just not being interested when a family member or friend asks if I’d want to go abroad. Is anyone else like this?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/TJ736 on 2023-08-11 13:15:40.

The mods of a specific sub removed my post and didn't give me a reason why they removed it. I didn't even know it was removed until 10 days later. The mods aren't responding to their messages either. What am I supposed to do in this scenario?

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/lushgoddesss on 2023-08-11 13:39:34.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/sarahwastakeenn on 2023-08-11 12:35:18.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/infusiongames on 2023-08-11 10:15:51.

Hey there, fellow Redditors! I wanted to open up a discussion about something that's been on my mind and heart lately – the whole marriage situation. You know how life gets when suddenly everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should be doing? Yeah, that's where I'm at.

So, there's my amazing girlfriend, and don't get me wrong, I love her to bits. But it's like this invisible clock has been ticking, and everyone around us seems to have their hands on the dial, pushing it towards marriage. My girlfriend especially – it's like she's on a mission to turn our relationship into a lifelong commitment, and honestly, it's getting a bit overwhelming.

I can't help but feel a mix of emotions about the fact that we've been together for four years without tying the knot. It's not that I don't value our relationship; it's just that I've always envisioned things unfolding at their own pace. And now, the constant "When are you guys getting married?" inquiries are starting to feel like a broken record.

Don't get me wrong, I understand where everyone's coming from. Marriage is a big step, and it can offer a lot of security and happiness. But here's the thing – I'm not sure if I'm ready to take that step just because of external pressure. I'm feeling this conflict between wanting to make those around me happy and staying true to what feels right for us.

I'm hoping this subreddit can help me gain some perspective. Has anyone else been in a situation like this? How did you manage the expectations of others while still honoring your own timeline? I want to hear about your experiences, the discussions you had with your partner, and how you ultimately found a way to navigate this tricky path.

If you're in the same boat or have valuable insights to share, jump into this subreddit and let's chat. Sometimes, just knowing you're not alone in feeling this way can be a huge relief. Let's figure this out together – how to balance love, personal aspirations, and societal pressures without losing sight of what truly matters.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Unlucky_Air_7494 on 2023-08-11 08:53:59.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Foreign_Honey_1319 on 2023-08-11 06:27:27.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Big-Newt-9738 on 2023-08-11 07:23:06.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Joel_H_Embiid on 2023-08-11 07:16:44.

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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Tolycon on 2023-08-11 06:16:04.

I often see guys with completely bare chests and wonder do some people just not grow chest hair naturally or do they choose to shave it?