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I said, I need time to process..

>And yet I've been thinking about following up on what I said to him on Sunday, "I'm not looking for a phone friend". What is the outcome you're expecting if you have that follow up? ETA: I'm read…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/5/2026
I built a lightweight tool to automate Google review requests for small businesses – looking for feedback

I built a lightweight tool to automate Google review requests for small businesses – looking for feedback — Hey folks, I recently launched a micro-SaaS called **ReviewReminder**, designed to help small businesses (dentists, salons, auto shops, etc.) get more Google reviews *without manually following up wi…

r/digital_marketingpost5/7/2025
READ THIS if you want to POST here

READ THIS if you want to POST here — This is a new thread with the SAME GUIDELINES as the previous post which is now archived. THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR APPROVAL TO POST. You don’t have to be an approved user to comment or lurk. ONLY som…

r/AvoidantAttachmentpost10/24/2025
What habit hacks have been most successful for you?

What habit hacks have been most successful for you? — I set up an AI that calls me on the phone to keep me accountable for my habits, and it’s been working weirdly well lol. Something about having to actually pick up the phone and talk to it makes me fe…

r/selfhelppost3/18/2026
broke no contact

broke no contact — dumpee here whose ex broke up with him in october (started nc in november) after a rough first 6 weeks of nc i’ve been able to really build myself back up. feels like things are just as good, if not …

r/BreakUpspost4/1/2026
(25M) I feel extremely anxious about taking newly prescribed medication (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE10MG)

(25M) I feel extremely anxious about taking newly prescribed medication (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE10MG) — Please don’t mind my grammar. I have never taken medication like this before and i feel really anxious about what will happen next. I’m worried it will negatively affect me. I have been experiencing …

r/Anxietyhelppost4/1/2026
I’ve put down my thoughts as to the reasons why I (m53) want to ask my wife (f52) for a divorce.

I’ve put down my thoughts as to the reasons why I (m53) want to ask my wife (f52) for a divorce. — We’ve been married for 23 years. We’ve got 3 kids: 22, 19 and 12. We own our home, halfway through a 30 yr mortgage, with a low apr. Wife was majority earner, but recently lost her job. I’m inte…

r/Divorcepost4/4/2026
I AP for the past 4 nights unintentionally…

I AP for the past 4 nights unintentionally… — Hello everybody, I’m new to this subreddit however I’ve been aware about AP for the past 7 years. Recently (at the time of this post) I’ve projected the past 4 nights unintentionally and I have some…

r/AstralProjectionpost4/6/2026
I AP for the past 4 nights unintentionally…

I AP for the past 4 nights unintentionally… — Hello everybody, I’m new to this subreddit however I’ve been aware about AP for the past 7 years. Recently (at the time of this post) I’ve projected the past 4 nights unintentionally and I have some…

r/AstralProjectionpost4/6/2026
29F Need guidance on getting over someone 28M or if I mishandled things here.

29F Need guidance on getting over someone 28M or if I mishandled things here. — 29F here. Met a guy (29M) on hinge and we went on 5 dates - we haven’t had sex / slept together yet - but we’ve gone as far as oral. During the 1st two dates, he was ready being extremely physical (to…

r/relationship_advicepost4/9/2026
the way "trusted adults" just brush off anything traumatic youve experienced

the way "trusted adults" just brush off anything traumatic youve experienced — "And for some things you say, don't even sound believable to me. I will assume exuses is what you make up." My teacher told me out loud infront of the whole class, pure silence, everyone listening, I …

r/CPTSDpost4/12/2026
She needs space...

She needs space... — Dear Reddit, i need your honest advice. At the end of January 2026 i (M, 31) have met up with a very lovely person (F, 27). I have known her sister and she connected us with eachother. And i can say…

r/BreakUpspost4/12/2026
Struggling after “healing” is challenged

You can only control your own behaviour, you cannot control the outcome of a situation where another person has free will. It's a hard pill to swallow because anxious attachers feel uncomfortable with…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/26/2025
For those hurting, advice for your 2026 and my story

Damn. I would date the living shit out of you just because of this post alone. Self-awareness and holding your boundaries this firmly is beyond attractive. Good for you. I have the utmost confidence t…

r/attachment_theorycomment12/30/2025
How does the process look transitioning from dismissive avoidant to secure?

Edit: I accidentally posted before I was done 😂 First, congratulations on even getting this far! That's something to celebrate in itself. >* How would I start? I started with a lot of introspectiv…

r/AvoidantAttachmentcomment1/4/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Over time, it does seem that the guy I am seeing is operating very differently from how I am used to. He is not really talkative but seems more to be about solution orientation. If there is something …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/4/2026
A little look into how fearful avoidants operate (aka, how one of my relationships ended - twice - because I was unaware of my patterns)

Just following up here. I nuked the situationship I felt like we were in. I hope he can grow but I’m not going to put a lot of stock in it or put my own life on hold for him. I think it’s the healthie…

r/attachment_theorycomment2/6/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I deleted bc I didn’t think my comment was helpful, all your points stand regardless haha—thank you for following up still

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/18/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I just saw a tweet about someone getting stood up on a date but they’re pretending they never left the place the date was supposed to happen. It’s a screenshot of texts, showing the date confirm pla…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/19/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 01, 2026

I haven't had anyone actually unmatch  but so many people ask me out, start planning a date, and then just disappear before we finalize anything. It feels like it's so much more common lately and it's…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/1/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 01, 2026

(34F) met this guy (37M) at the end of December when I was out to dinner with a close friend (who’s gay). As we were being seated, someone called out my friend’s name—it turned out to be a longtime fa…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/2/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 02, 2026

> I just wish it wasn't *that* slow. Oof yeah I get that. My current partner can be like a lot, but I find if I want to try to engage without feeling "rejected" if I dont' get a response right way i…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/2/2026
Why do most victims survive the harm, while perpetrators can’t cope with a slither of accountability?

💯💯💯 Your post is something that I wish every single person could read. This is my exact experience after years in the court system trying to get away from a malignant narcissist psychopath. The c…

r/CPTSDcomment3/11/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 11, 2026

met a guy for drinks and we chatted about a casual arrangement— something between ONS and FWB. I made it clear that I would be happy to host next time. anyway. we had a lovely convo and at the end he …

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/12/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 11, 2026

If you have to wonder if it's worth following up, you’re already giving him too much of your mental space. Most people kill the vibe by trying to force a reaction when things go quiet. The best move i…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/12/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 11, 2026

He did follow up with a text, and she did not: >He followed up to make sure I got home and said it was fun. it’s been a week and no text from him, not sure if it’s worth following up? This is someth…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/12/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 15, 2026

I think what frustrates me most is the constant gaslighting. Work, dating, family. Everywhere. Like why do we have to sit back and confirm facts?! He broke up with me. I assume it was after the conv…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/16/2026
My (M38) wife (F34) has been very quiet since a conversation we had of why I love her. Confused about her silence.

From your edit it’s clear you’re not an emotional or relationship mooch and dearly love her as a human. It sounds like an equal partnership. Others have already touched on how your response may have m…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/16/2026
I (36F) want to eat dinner together every night. Husband (37M) is resisting.

Let me guess: this started AFTER the baby was born, right? Did both of you really and truly want a baby or did you really and truly want a baby and he just went along? Your husband is checked out of…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/17/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 18, 2026

Just want to vent and say I (30sM) fucked up and regret it. Was chatting with a great gal (30sF) I met online and we had a 3 hour call full of banter after texting for like a week. After that we set u…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/18/2026
Violence against Asian communities in the US spiked after Covid. What happened to the movement to stop it?

Not to mention that same study notes that perpetrators of anti-Asian hate crimes are far more likely to be non-white than perpetrators of anti-Black or anti-Hispanic hate crimes. At the same time, th…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/20/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 24, 2026

Does crush know he's the crush? Do friends 1 & 2 know? Either way, give it another day or so and you could hit him with a "hey following up, just trying to figure out my ride situation"

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/24/2026
DA’s - Do You Know When You’re Deactivating?

What is with people apologizing for perfectly normal behaviour like following up after a date with intimacy?

r/attachment_theorycomment3/25/2026
Ex slept with someone a day after breaking up with me

You have to publicly shame. Thats an attack on a women’s image, it’s the equivalent of taking all of a man’s money. Image and social status are the currency of the female world. Most other things tha…

r/BreakUpscomment3/27/2026
I have an Ai addiction and need help

"But it's taking away my creativity, my motivation to do things." How so? Sounds like you're dreaming of becoming an animator. What kind of stories do you want to tell? How can you tell them what the…

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment3/27/2026
For people who begged their exes

I've been broken up with my ex for about 8 months. We were together almost 2 years and I was very happy. I thought he was too. He blindsided me and dumped me seemingly out of nowhere. Prior to the bre…

r/ExNoContactcomment3/28/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 28, 2026

I'm like you, homebody, live alone, my dog is my best friend, most of my friends are partnered, but hey good story for you. I've been seeing a guy for about 4 months, and I was always worried about my…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/28/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 28, 2026

Coffee date, short discussion, therefore a kiss? The bar is truly in hell. It's only happened to me a couple of times but when they slowly do the unprompted eyes-closed lean in, I extend my hand to t…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/29/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 30, 2026

Well these are examples from the past. I think those kinds of explicit comments would be warranted if someone maybe asked explicitly if you wanted to kiss or something. Otherwise I feel like following…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/30/2026
broke no contact

Good on you for not following up - that shows real growth from where you were in november

r/BreakUpscomment4/1/2026
Why are East Asian men in US/Western media so often portrayed in such a narrow way?

Following up but we really need something similar to the Blaxploitation movement. Black men were emasculated, frequently referred to as "boy" - raised in a servant role. The racism was internalized. …

r/AsianAmericancomment4/3/2026
I said, I need time to process..

I totally agree with you.. if even a short distance is a problem to him, then it obviously won't work - and his place was never an option 😅 And yet I've been thinking about following up on what I s…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/5/2026
What haircut would suit my features best?

Just following up, it's been about 2 weeks since I posted the hair care routine above, how is it working for you?

r/AsianMasculinitycomment4/5/2026
How to deal with unhealthy attachment?

Hi thank you for following up, I have not read a lot about stoicism. I try to follow the very basics which is how to control our emotions and the self reflection part of it. Also I try to practice det…

r/Stoicismcomment4/6/2026
Ending a 10 year relationship

i was in the exact same boat. i don’t know if my partner had adhd but i just ended a 5 year relationship in part due to these reasons. the other reason being cheating. for the entire 5 years i wanted …

r/BreakUpscomment4/8/2026
Update after 1st date and loose communication styles...?

Yes, anyone who has “spontaneous” in their profile is a left swipe for me. Usually means low effort but even if it doesn’t mean that, I’m not available spontaneously. 😁 As far as following up as yo…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/8/2026
“All we ever did was care about you”

YIKES ON BIKES! I have cPTSD (raised in a cult/ abused/tortured/neglected, ACE score 10/10) & a few of those made my jaw drop - for perspective. That's for sure a pattern of inappropriate behavior tha…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/8/2026
im afraid that one day i may not wake up anymore

Are you following up with your doctors about your condition? Maybe you need therapy? I’m no professional…but if your sleep is having a negative effect on your waking life, you are going to need som…

r/LucidDreamingcomment4/8/2026
Grandmother sends “I love you”s everyday and makes me feel horrible when I don’t respond. Advice?

My mother goes through similar phases of this, it will never fully go away and quite often she falls back into old habits whenever there is a period where I come over more often than usual (like when …

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/9/2026
Do you give them a reason?

This reads to me as textbook overfunctioning especially around the sending him an “are we still on” message when plans are nebulous. In my experience, men like this are happy to coast off your abili…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/9/2026
Sticky Thread Until Reddit Fixes Their Shit - April-ish

Just want to share that I went to a speed dating event and hit it off with a girl, got her number during the event and chatted a bit after (yay!) Unfortunately, our schedules didn’t line up for this…

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/10/2026
Sticky Thread Until Reddit Fixes Their Shit - April-ish

Poll: how soon is too soon for following up with someone (I’m a 30sM) about scheduling a date if you offered options & haven’t heard back?

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/11/2026
Sticky Thread Until Reddit Fixes Their Shit - April-ish

If you are following up, it should be to directly question the non-response and ask if they are still interested. I'd say around 3 days is probably reasonable.

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/11/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - April 11, 2026

You might as well. No loss in following up. If she’s unsure she’ll flake or ghost. If she’s interested she’ll appreciate the follow-up.

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/11/2026
Job manifestation help

Getting to the final round consistently means your skills are not the problem. Something is happening at the very end, and that is usually one of three things: how you are coming across in the final c…

r/lawofattractioncomment4/12/2026
Share your bridge of incidents stories (the crazier the better)

I am going to share the story of my salary hike and would use imaginary $ to explain since I don’t want my actual salary to be revealed. So here goes: I’ve been working for a ABC client through a ven…

r/nevillegoddardcomment4/12/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - April 12, 2026

Jesus my first foray back into dating and liking someone new has been annoying. Following up on this https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/1sild9c/comment/oflff9n/?context=3 Was supposed…

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/12/2026
My husband (27M) fell asleep while driving and almost killed me (26F) and our two dogs.

This, or sleep apnea, which is much more common. Nodding off or nearly nodding off during driving is actually part of the diagnostic screening criteria. If his apnea is moderate or higher, the risk go…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/13/2026