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the narcissist catchphrase bingo list — edit 1: jesus christ my initial 32 I wrote already look like they arent a lot lmao (the comments in total added 45 UNIQUE PHRASES HOLY JESUS) , okay heres the updated list (most of the updates will be…
Help me understand-anxious now ex bf + part avoidant ex gf — My anxious ex and I met in ‘22. Online I was a full dismissive avoidant I began to work on myself in October’23. Since October ‘23,I have been a dismissive avoidant in recovery Recently,I have …
Global Policy Journal: “Don’t look up?“ – Why it is past time for serious holistic research into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena — Karin Austin, Michael Bohlander and Kimberly S. Engels have contributed an excellent article to the Global Policy Journal. Two of these people I've met personally and they are experiencers who are doi…
Women keep telling me I need to date younger and now my daughter has too. — I (39m) look young for my age and have been dating for the last 4 years. I have mostly dated women in their 30s and about half of them have told me to date someone younger after things didn’t work bet…
Feeling alone because my partner lives in his own Fantasy World — Recently I discovered I am a Codependent. I've been with my boyfriend for about six years, and he has this habit of always engaging and interacting by talking a lot about marvel or superpower fantas…
Mom! There's a Flying Car Outside the Window + And Other DR Memories — https://preview.redd.it/qg8vkwaixvpg1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=ddddae1cd2fa8a918133c6c3655c21cd7e63afd6 https://preview.redd.it/am1xwmqjxvpg1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=2814916…
The best things I did to stop me ruminating and wishing my ex would come back (After wishing she would for more than a year) — Hello Everyone At the beginning of 2025 I went through the type of breakup I would not wish on my worst enemy, I wont bore you with the details but I struggled with this for over a year. Here are …
The Power of your Mind — I purchased a used car in 2022. I have never used the CD player as I always connect my phone using the Bluetooth. 2 weeks ago I pressed the button for the CD drive out of curiosity to check if it’s wo…
I’m a shitty person, my demons are haunting me, and I don’t know how to deal with these emotions. [24 F] — I \[24F\] just got dumped by my boyfriend \[21M\] after 3.5 years. It all started in high school when we met. However, we didn’t start dating until late 2022. We set up boundaries and we both agreed…
credo di aver involontariamente shiftato — voglio anche aggiungere che nel periodo appena precedente a quest'esperienza continuavo a vedere il numero 22 ovunque. e per ovunque intendo soprattutto l'orologio alle 22.22. non so se sia un dettagl…
Constantly discouraging parent — My mom is always discouraging me. When i wrote my ACCA exams she always said that dont get to ahead of yourself its not like you run the world or you have completed yet. When i did complete she was ha…
M22. Finally can afford what I once dreamed of, but don’t feel like having it anymore — I grew up in a tier 3 city, mostly lived with my grandparents. Like most kids, I used to want things like Kinder Joy and other “expensive” chocolates almost every day. Back then, even getting one fel…
Found something while cleaning, I am shocked scripting works!( proof) — I used to be overweight when I was 20. I was also in a bad mental state. There was this youtuber who made content on law of attraction and spoke about this method called scripting. so I bought a book …
22F, 22M, 2 year relationship — I have been in a relationship for 2 years, and both of our families are involved. We are likely to have a wedding next year. However, something happened a few months ago that has deeply affected our r…
I (22F) and my boyfriend (22M), 2 year relationship - wedding next year but something happened a few months ago that’s affected us — I have been in a relationship for 2 years, and both of our families are involved. We are likely to have a wedding next year. However, something happened a few months ago that has deeply affected our r…
9 years of essentially no contact, from 18 to 27 — I’m going to link to a post I made here 9 years ago when i was 18 just weeks before I went no contact. https://www.reddit.com/r/raisedbynarcissists/s/55EhkfYPrm A few weeks after turning 18 I decid…
What have I become? — I am nearing the end of my divorce (we're just waiting for the court to finalize/sign off on the stipulated judgement). Not long ago, I was watching as the spacecraft carrying the Artemis II astro…
My mom defends my brother no matter what—even after he hurt me while I was pregnant — (24F) have started to feel like my mom (50F) doesn’t love me, and that realization has been growing stronger over the past year or two. I guess I’ll start in February 2025, when I found out my boyfri…
41M, new to online dating. Looking for opinions and advice for my Facebook dating profile — Hello, This is all super new for me. I've been single for close to a year after a long term relationship ended. I am not sure if I am doing any of this right? I moved to a new state with my ex, and I …
I 40F pregnant by another man 33M 6 months after my ex-husband committed? — I don’t know if I’m handling this wrong or if people around me just don’t get it. For context, my ex-husband and I were together for a long time. Over a decade. We built a whole life together. So thi…
my IMPOSSIBLE LIFE AND HOW I'M TRYING TO MAKE IT OKAY-ISH TO LIVE — Hi, I’m 16(F) going on 17, this september, and…I have a lot of issues, I’d consider this as a vent post, but I’m also going to be needing a sprinkle of advice and support. Today, yeah, around 6:30 am…
Can you love two people at the same time? F(26) — Not sure how to best explain my situation, but here it goes: I met a guy when I was studying abroad and was 22. We had a brief summer romance that did not last longer than 3 months. I had to go back …
[Discussion] 42 year old wife and mama. Looking for suggestions, encouragement, insight, resources, or for someone to just come kick me in the as* and tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself. Kidding, kind of... :) — As mentioned above, I am a 42 year old mama of two boys (12 and 13) and a wife of 17 years. I have always been a pretty self motivated, optimistic, positive person. Staying in shape, weight training a…
This is a TEST: Did You Change Yourself Yet? — I posted about a month ago on revision work and how it changes everything. It truly IS so beneficial because it allows you to realize how much control you have over EVERYTHING. This brings me to the r…
Help, I’m losing my mind — So something really strange has been happening to me for the past few years, and this week just pushed me over the edge. Earlier this week, I randomly saw my ex’s brother’s car. It’s the first time I…
Lost and scared-child of covert and overt narcissistic parents. — I'm feeling very lost and idk how I'll survive. I moved to the UK in Sept 2022. I was doing my masters and studying for a few exams to be able to work in my field. Unfortunately I kept failing in the …
Is it worth trying to get therapy? - tw — Im a F 22. I underwent a very traumatic experience. tldr: i witnessed my mother getting m\*rdered and little brother st\*bbed multiple times by her bf. they were together for i think 10 years in dec w…
How's my Sun Mahadasha treating me — My Sun Mahadasha started in 2022 (F21). My Sun is in the 8th house in Taurus (D1), and in 8th house with Mars in Capricorn (D9). Here's what happened till now. My father's health has deteriorated dras…
Nmother rubbing it in face I don’t have a car — I moved at the day after I turned 18 because my parents are fucking INSANE. They trapped me inside the house constantly, I wasn’t allowed friends, no job, no license, nothing. I was homeschooled, she …
Grieving — TW: Depression, emotional abuse, pet loss, and grief mentioned. \*Edited for clarification and to add paragraphs, because major wall of text. I have been completely no contact with my mother since M…
Why are the gateway tapes so expensive? I found a digitally remasterd version of wave 1 on CD--which I prefer as mine forever--that was like $122. WTF? — I listened to part of the tapes on YouTube and found the content rivetting so I'm certain I could get some use out of it. I'd just rather not shell out so much money.
I had a very strange dream. — Shifting has been a long-standing idea in my head. I only tried it once, and when it didn't work, I lost faith in it. I actually think it's a conscious version of dreams, and people exaggerate it to a…
32F with 35M for almost 2 years — My bf of almost 2 years doesnt seem to understand why im not happy in our relationship. how can I explain to him AGAIN in a way that he will understand. Below is part of a list of things he says or d…
I still miss my ex boyfriend after 4 years of being distant — Hi I'm '26F' , so long story short I got into a relationship with a guy from 2018 until 2022.. these 4 years where the best of my lif. He was my soulmate, we were a great match and we did almost anyth…
I’m always the one trying — why does no one try back? — I’m 22 and I feel like I’m starting from zero socially. Today I played football for 2 hours with strangers and actually felt good for a while, but I still ended up feeling invisible. It feels like pe…
I’m always the one trying — why does no one try back? — I’m 22 and I feel like I’m starting from zero socially. Today I played football for 2 hours with strangers and actually felt good for a while, but I still ended up feeling invisible. It feels like pe…
I’m having severe vivid dreams about my ex boyfriend. I don’t know why? I’ve read that it’s because he’s thinking of me. Every time I wake up I have the urge to text him or see him.Help — Btw we ended in 2020, dated ages 15-17. We are both now 23. No contact since 2022.
What do I (25f) do about my stalker (26m) ex boyfriend? — I wasn’t sure where else to post this, I hope it’s okay here. I was in a relationship with someone from 2019 to 2021/22. He abused me throughout the entire relationship. It took me 2 years to get away…
I feel like my parents wanted kids only in the “puppy stage” and now they just resent us — I’m 22F and lately I keep thinking my parents were never actually ready to have kids long term. It feels like they wanted children only when we were small and dependent, but now that we are older and …
One Sentence Encheiridion (16-30) — Hello! I'm doing a personal challenge to paraphrase the Encheiridion chapters using a single sentence. I did 1-15 in a different post, and I'll link below. Constructive feedback is absolutely welc…
I [F24] went thru my boyfriends [24] phone. We live together, and found msgs, videos, photos. What do I do? — It was Friday night, and my partner was sleeping. He has always had this thing of me not going through his phone, or holding it. Not knowing his password, not sharing locations. So I went on his Insta…
Is he the right person? — Hi I am F23 and my boyfriend is M22. We have an intention to get married and not to give up on the relationship. every couple would always do it, definitely. but, i started to asking myself and him ev…
I met my ex in February 2022. He impacted me more than I could ever have imagined. I was arrogant and full of pride and it bit me in the ass when I realized how much I actually cared and also realized…
I do think if I feel valued, I can learn to live with less words. I'm just struggling to get to the point of validation without the words - it feels like a catch 22.
Posting this list from a previous Logan Ury newsletter for ‘third object’ date ideas - ones where there’s another focus other than just the two of you: Get moving together 1. Go roller skating or ic…
A bunch of things. 18-22 were mostly younglings trying to figure out life. I have moved twice in my life. One when I was 22. Then I started work and worked 90 hours a week for 4 years, so relationship…
Oh well, I did already back in 2022. But trying to be better in 2026 🙄🤦🏼♀️.
girl...2022 was 4 years ago! the time to move on was in 2022. a relationship goes both ways. it's not enough that you like him. he has to want to be with you too. and he doesn't. why are you okay wit…
I use whole sign houses so this will all line up. Scorpio rising at 12°01’ conjunct Mars at 9°20’ and Pluto at 11°16’. I mention this because my chart ruler in both traditional and modern astrology i…
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What a bizarre post. The thing that stood out for me the most was the part where you act 22, not look 22. You’re clearly looking for validation for some creeper tendencies. Why are you even talking w…
The problem is people draw hard lines, and life, and sometimes astrology, is more nuanced than that! I’m going by 10 degrees for the Pluto return, which became exact in 2022. America’s Pluto return us…
honestly!!! i’ve genuinely given up trying to be the good child now. i’m just minding my business and staying quiet until i can leave. people say im lucky my parents are letting me live rent free even…
You've been given lots of good advice, but I don't see that anybody else has done the math yet: > genius, top 0.0001% in the world A cumulative probability of 0.999999 corresponds to a [z-score of 4…
Unfortunately, this. I know it's great for family to be there for each other, but imo for most people, especially in our modern world, it isn't good for people to live with their family past the age o…
Mine took 4 years too! Actually, it’s STILL going on and we split in February 2022. One of the biggest reasons it’s still going? I was the breadwinner with all the assets and he still to this day, goe…
No longer in this situation anymore (🙏), and there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and this is probably bad advice lol, but... Substances. I barely remember June-August of '22.
My mother has dementia and I have not had contact with her since 2022. So, I have basically grieved not having the mother I deserved while she is still alive. I live in another country and my home cou…
I'm somebody who has done a lot of self improvement (Dental work, Weight loss, Fitness, etc). I don't advertise that on my profile, at least not heavily. But its a big part of who I am, or was. A cou…
Facts! I had a horrific boyfriend I broke up with when I was 22. He still emails me, I'm 42. But I entertained him a few times over the years with nothing more then speaking on the phone with him for …
You're 22. PLEASE consider your own health and safety and break up. You can be friends with him but do NOT live with him. If he really cared about you , he would show that by breaking up with you.
My brother is schizophrenic. He’s 22. This could be really dangerous. He needs help very badly and you really aren’t safe right now.
Give her a break. She's only 22. Most people have no experience with mental illness.
Lol, I just write them down. I started doing it on August 14th, 2022. Best thing I’ve ever done for myself. As for falling off a bridge twice..I was drunk. Don’t recommend btw. I thought about sharing…
I have an [ACE](https://www.acesaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults-Identified-English-rev.7.26.22.pdf) (adverse childhood experiences) score of 9 I got into my routine …
My ex’s brother was schizophrenic and he behaved very much like this; physically threatened us over perceived intentions or actions. We ended up moving out on the low and not telling him where because…
I see and hear everyone in this thread. Wow Also, I feel like I can’t connect with y’all. Because I don’t deserve it. And even saying that out loud makes me seem like I’m fishing for attention. I’m n…
I am partially in your boyfriend’s shoes. I was married to my first and only girlfriend for 23 years. We separated in 2020. The divorce was in 2022. To this day she is the only one I’ve ever been with…
I experience this a lot and sometimes wonder why things seem to go through the motions so easily for other people but feel almost impossible for me. I think growing up with trauma can make you very hy…
You had this convo likely when you were 24 and she was 22. The noticeable physical changes between age 24-28 in a guy, is pretty minimal compared to 22 - 26 in a woman also who went through a pregn…
QUESTION: Do you make so much money that £14k on a non-essential personal expense doesn’t hurt the family bank account? My issue would be less with the philosophical questions of the relative value …
Pretty sure this is rage bait. But, are you primarily the main earner now because your wife is caretaking your child and working less if not at all? $14k is super extensive. She is either being rip…
I would for sure take the cat with you if they threatened it. This happened to me, and they did indeed kill my cat. I was 22.
So sorry you lost your wife. I lost mine in 2022. We started dating in 1999. I know my wife would want me to be happy and would be mad at me if I did not try to live my best life. Even knowing she…
There's some really interesting neuroscience going on with the way pain specifically is perceived. I'm a layman, but basically our brains can't experience everything at all times anew because that wou…
You are 22. You are literally just getting started. There is an absolute certainty you will be a completely different person in 10 years. Why on earth would you want to sign up for a life with someone…
100% true. This aligns with my research too. This is why japan executed someone in 2025, for the first time since 2022.
I can relate as fear drives my every move and thought. I am a 52 yr old married handicapped man w/2 kids in their early 20's. I actually don't feel safe nor cared for. My needs are ignored. I gave up …
Do. Not. Tell. Her. Or. Anyone. Hire a wealth manager. Hire an accountant. Hire a lawyer. Set this money up so that you are guaranteed to be taken care of not ever in a situation where you might hav…
i have her on insta but she doesn't talk about OBEs anymore, she's focused on her chinese medicine business.. last post in 2022.
That’s sa. Find the means to move out, you’re 22.
I (31f—dating women and non-binary people) am wondering if I’m being too open about my dating age range (half plus seven rule) to the point where I’m actually wasting my time and should have a narrowe…
Are you me? Survival mode, perfection, managing their emotions, minimizing my existence sums up my life until about 22. I finally went no contact at 30ish. I’m so thankful to my partner for supporting…
The fact that you can say that, that you feel loved within yourself now, something you’d never felt before at 22. That’s not a small thing. That’s years of quiet, hard work that most people never do a…
I found his wedding ring on top of a note he left on my desk asking for a divorce in May 2021 but we agreed to work it out. He ended up asking for a divorce and changing his mind quite a few times for…
Yes, and I prefer to imagine it, and get back to enjoying my life as a single woman. I was planning on staying single after my finance died suddenly in 2022. I was in grief and shock. It was so painfu…
This is a catch 22. The reason you have the self-loathing and low self-esteem is because you're being told - all day every day for decades - that you don't matter. That your needs don't matter. That y…
It works for some people at 22. OP thinks a year isn’t that long, her partner disagrees. That’s the issue, not the amount of time.
I think the key phrase here is that you *chose each other.* Did you have to convince him to choose you? Because he’s not choosing her. She gave him the opportunity to, and he said no. Telling a woman …
You've never met a man like him before because you're 22. You haven't met enough people. You don't have enough live experience.
I feel you. I haven’t had any physical contact with anyone since like, June 2022. Now it’s getting to the point where I would probably recoil if someone initiated some sort of physical contact with me…
So in my late 20s I did a similar thing. Met a guy at a mutual friend's birthday the same day he accepted a job in another province. (Canada - 4 hour flight for reference.) He left, we "ended it" but …