a_lemmy_user

My in-laws are always doing that, too. They'll even spend money on things knowing fully we wont consume them, only to pout. We have a bunch of decoritive imported goods, lol.

One of the things that made it hardest for me was being teased and picked on by my family, while I wasn't asking anything from them. I just didn't want meat with dinner. It was nonstop anytime I showed my face, and if I spoke I was spoken over and ignored. It made me very antisocial, and I didn't adhere to my values. Then almost twenty years later I did and I've gained a bunch of weight because I'm comfortable while I eat.

Like most things, you learn as you go. I just learned my dishsoap isn't vegan, but I already have it, I'm not throwing it away now. I just wont buy it again. I'll be checking the next soap I buy. Each new thing needs to be researched. I'm just more comfortable with my choices than I was before.

Peer pressure is pretty rude, though. One ribbing is fine, but after that it's just pride and bullying.

I thought that was the joke at first.

Not the person you replied to, but I was going to say "tunics," but their comment covers that more broadly. Something that covers you up, but is easily to style with a jacket, scarf, vest or other accessories. Jeggings are very comfortable if you want something tighter.

Big The Pope fan? I don't think they meant to hurt you, it was just a counterpoint appreciating the gravity of what's happening right now. The big guy is probably just trying not to "have an accident." Oh, those clumsy Russians.

Oh, then may I suggest trying to use the keyboard to chat with someone non-professionally and in french? Hobby blogs or chats? It's habit forming.

I am now more confused than Jim Davis left me.

Yep, forget the glass. I would probably break the window above it under a bath towel and remove them one by one. Buddy required. Not saying to try it.

Edit: Expletives. Just open the right hand side.