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Am I wrong for wanting to move away from my parents?

I am 34 years old and live with my parents. I live with them not because I have to, but because I want to. I've been helping them out financially for the past 8-9 years. Both my parents had surgery, so I help them out with heavy lifting, and things... See More »

Why do first dates have to be expensive/extravagant?

I matched with this chick on a dating app. We've been talking for about a week now, things were going pretty good. I asked her out and she agreed, I suggested a popular food spot. It's not an expensive restaurant but the food is pretty good. After... See More »

have you ever taken edibles? what was your experience?

Went out with my friend for a night on the town yesterday. Everything was going great until I had some of his edible candy. Did not feel the effects until 40 minutes to an hour later. We were eating at a restaurant and I started feeling weird. Felt... See More »

How to get these paranoid thoughts out of my head?

I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for some time. It kinda got worst with covid. I have been pretty paranoid lately and feel people are out to get me. Everyday that's all i think about. I am afraid to show people my id, share my full name... See More »

Should I talk to my friend about profits in our business?

My friend and I started a T-Shirt business about 3-4 years ago. He and his partner have invested all the money into the company. All I've done is design the graphics. The mistake I made is I did not sign a contract stating who gets what percent of... See More »

Is 31 years too old an age to get one's life together?

As I mentioned in a previous post I am in the process of trying to move out of NYC. I have about $6,000 saved up and abut $1,000 in my checking account. Also have some small debt to pay off. I know at 31 (will be 32 in 2 months) that is not a lot. I... See More »

Should I move forward and get out of NYC?

I've been living in NYC for about 22-23 years now. I am 31, soon to be 32 and still live with my parents. Honestly I hate living here, NYC is not the same city it was before, even way before the pandemic. It's becoming more for the rich. To live... See More »

Why do some women expect so much from men, and have nothing but looks to offer?

I feel some women want way to much from men. I see a lot of women (not all) saying on social media that in order for a man to date them they have to do, this and that or have this and that. One I see a lot is them saying a guy has to pay their rent... See More »

What's worst, getting cheating on or partner falling out of love with you?

In my opinion, cheating is worst. I would rather my partner fall out of love with me, rather than cheat. That's my biggest fear about getting married. A couple can be married for decades, and be secretly unfaithful and their partner would never know.

Would you rather own a House or an Apartment?

Personally I would prefer to live in an apartment, loft or duplex.

Anyone else trying to move out their parents house?

I am 31 and trying to move from my parents house. My parents are really strict and protective. They can best be explained as tiger and helicopter parents. They try to dictate every aspect of my life. They want me to live a good life but the way they... See More »

Anyone else having a hard time finding a boyfriend or girlfriend?

When I was younger I wasn't seen as attractive to girls. I was often made fun of and seen as the ugly duckling. As I've gotten older, I began getting more attention. Only Issue is, it's by females that are much younger. I am 31, but look 17-19.... See More »

What's your experience living with Overprotective and Religious Parents?

I have parents who are really protective and religious. They have taken good care of me and my siblings but they struggle to let us be who are. In terms of the way we dress, way we wear our hair and the type of lifestyle we live. It's similar to... See More »

Anyone else struggling in life financially?

At 31 I still live with my parents and have about $2000 to my name. How I got to this point is a long story. I have a decent job and just got a promotion so will be making more money starting January. I Plan to budget my finances and just save like... See More »

Why do people assume creative jobs are easy?

Jobs like fashion, music producer, artist, designer etc.... People don't realize how much work, time and thinking goes into our work. I designed a 29 page medical brochure for a client. This project took 7+ hours to make. Took a lot of creativity and... See More »

Anyone else have a small business or side hustle? how's it going?

My friend and I started a small t-shirt business. I feel we have the potential to do well. He feels it's a million dollar business that we have, but to me it's a good opportunity to make extra money on the side. Mainly because the t-shirt business is... See More »

Do teens these days have it harder than the previous generation?

I was talking to an 18 yr old, and he was telling me teens these days have it a lot harder and go through more things than teens from my generation, I am 31. He was telling me they go through anxiety, depression, cyber bullying and other things. I... See More »

Do you think we did anything wrong?

I live in a community that's broken up into 5 sections. Each section has a basketball (each court has multiple baskets), handball and tennis court. There are also 3 baseball fields for the community. There's a field in one of the sections that is... See More »

What are your 3 biggest regrets in Life?

1. Not working at an earlier age: I am 31 and started working at like 26. I feel had I started working at an earlier age I would actually have some savings and would have my own place. 2. Unnecessary spendings: I have wasted a lot of money on food,... See More »

Who else grew up with strict, religious and protective parents? what was your experience?

I am 31 and still live with my parents. I am planning to move out at the end of the year. My Parents have always been strict, religious, and protective. The issue with them is they believe everything that a man of God says. Pastor, Bishop, Minister... See More »

Is money the root of all evil or can it also bring happyness?

People often say the love of money is the root of all evil. I feel it can also be a pathway to happyness. I am 31 living with my parents and have $0 savings and about $700 in my checking. I have a decent job but haven't been really good with my... See More »

How does everyone feel about current world events?

This has to be craziest year I have experienced in my 31 years on this earth. There's so much going on. It's like we are playing a guessing game on what will occur next month. It has definitely thought me a lot. Living in NYC, it has been crazy. From... See More »

What are your thoughts on the Protests and Riots?

As an African I understand why everyone is pissed off and wanting to f*ck sh*t up. I'm mad as hell that this continues to happen. However destroying our own communities and businesses is not the way. A lot of black owned businesses are being... See More »

Should I move out of NYC?

I live in NYC, and honestly I'm getting sick and tired of living here. Its way to expensive and getting more expensive. Was thinking about moving out the city. I've checked other cities that I have interest in and its a lot cheaper to live in those... See More »

Seriously. What's the Point of Marriage?

I turn 30 in a couple of weeks. Many of my friends are getting married and having kids. While I am being pressured to get married. I am still working on saving money to move out and finding myself while battling anxiety and depression. When I ask... See More »