jdith123

jdith123 t1_j3ct7x2 wrote

People who wanted a little more than just basic food and shelter.

I’d still do my job. Basically, I teach reading to kids. The systems that pay me to do that would probably change dramatically, but I wouldn’t want to stop doing that work. It’s a job, so parts of it suck, but it’s also a really great thing to do, and it makes me feel good.

Also, I like my nice things. I like my expensive hobbies and fancy vacations and travel. I want to buy a bottle of wine and go out to dinner. I want to pay for extra stuff.

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jdith123 t1_iy296bs wrote

That’s why I meant too. When I said look up the number, I meant use the smartphone to find the number. I haven’t used a phone book in I don’t know how many years. No one does.

How do you say find the number with the phone anyway? I guess I could say I can “google” the number instead of “look up” the number.

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jdith123 t1_iua4liv wrote

If you are a “sounding board” you could try being a bad one. Instead of offering sympathy or criticism, try just not reacting at all.

Just say oh. Not yes, not no, just a non-reaction.

My boyfriend is an asshole, That must be awful It is… let me tell you all about it.

My boyfriend is an asshole Maybe you should leave him But I love him…let me tell you why

My boyfriend is an asshole Oh He did this to me Oh I love him Oh What should I do? I don’t have anything to say

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