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submitted by Anonymous, age x, x
(October 15, 2020 - 1:43 pm)
submitted by topity top top
(December 13, 2023 - 10:28 am)

hey ya'll. 

so my boyfriend and i have been dating for about half a year but we've been best friends for even longer than that. and i am really happy with him. yet, last night at a school dance we had, he told me that i was holding his hand too often and making him uncomfortable. of course i don't want to make him uncomfortable! and i am an advocate for avid communication in relationships. but- i also was a little hurt, as that is one of the few ways i feel i can show express care for him. additionally- i don't know if this is relevant or not- but he is autistic and i'm worried i am effecting a sensory issue, which i really don't want to do. and i don't want to assume either...i just am really confused about how to feel and how to handle the situation. i'm worried that he is starting not to like me anymore, and is just trying to slowly back away. he told me that he is still happy with me though, but it felt stange in the way he said it. maybe i'm being paranoid about that- but please if anyone has advice, that would be great. thank you.

submitted by nevermind
(December 15, 2023 - 4:29 pm)

So idk if you really want my advice (I've never been in a relationship before) but here's what I think:

It sort of sounds like you might have a difference in "love languages." Not everyone has a love language and ofc they can change or you can have multiple, but from what I've heard it sounds possible that one of your love languages is physical touch. It also sounds like his isn't really? Plenty of people don't like physical touch as much, and that's okay.

I can understand why you're hurt, but I also don't think he was trying to hurt you. Maybe you can start asking him before you hold his hand? Just like "is it okay if I hold your hand?" Or something? And also maybe communicate a little with him about how your feeling and what you're worried about. I think that's okay.

Uh, anyway, again, you can take this with a grain of salt bc I don't know everything, but I hope it works out for you. 

submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(December 15, 2023 - 7:14 pm)

OK. I won't pretend to be a big expert on this, but I am autistic (at least I think so) so I might be able to give advice.

It's great that you don't want to make him uncomfortable! It is true that you might be effecting a sensory issue. If he also likes you (which I assume he does given you said you've been dating for six months) you can just ask what would be a way to show "express care" for him as you call it. Phrase it however you want; just be sure to be sensitive to his feelings and his preferences.

submitted by Sinusoidal Polyglot
(December 15, 2023 - 7:35 pm)

thank you both. I will keep this in mind, i really appreciate it. 

submitted by nevermind
(December 17, 2023 - 1:04 pm)

Hey all. Lately I've been feeling kind of sad. But for no reason, at least that I can tell. For some reason, bedtime is really hard, and I just feel like I can't sleep for hours and hours. In the daytime I'm mostly fine, but as soon as I think about the fact that I've been feeling sad, even if I'm happy, I start feeling sad again. It's like a habit. Does anyone have any advice?

submitted by Secrets oh secrets
(December 17, 2023 - 4:08 pm)

I've actually been going through something similar - for me it's like this lingering feeling of worry and/or sadness. I've talked with my parents and I think I'm going to be getting a therapist soon.

I want you to know you're not alone and I am having some similar experiences. I reccomend seeking professional help, and at least for the time being speaking to a trusted adult about this. Also try getting enough exercise and time outside, hydrating enough, and being aware of your feelings. And if you're having trouble sleeping, I recommend chamomile tea! It helps me sleep.

I hope it gets better for you soon <3 

submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(December 17, 2023 - 4:31 pm)

Idk how helpful this'll be, but, like Peri said, I've been feeling a bit like this too - usually at night when I'm underneath the covers and have time to think/feel or whatever the reason is. My advice is to let your sadness out. Don't feel like you have to know exactly why you're sad; you're sad and that's that and it's perfectly reasonable and fine to not know why bc sometimes there isn't a reason. It's totally alright to feel/be sad. So bury yourself in blankets and let yourself cry/just feel, and, this may sound weird, but enjoy it? Idk. Crying, for me, is a very relaxing and helpful way of getting things out, like, ok, maybe everything's not fine and right in this world, and maybe there's nothing I can do about it, and that's ok. So make the sadness happy? Bittersweet? But oc, it's also not healthy to just live a life of sadness... so this method works for me (sometimes I'll channel my sadness into poetry and writing and art (once a parady of a popular song that's usually really fun and peppy that I just made sad and gloomy, which was so fun for reasons I cannot explain :) ) and it makes me feel better about everything and, even if it doesn't make the sadness go away, gives an outlet/place to lie in and make itself comfortable so you don't have to carry it around with you everywhere, and takes your mind off of it, for at least a little while, or makes it so like haha I'm sad but bc of that I'm making something beautiful :) ), but it may not work for you.

as I said, idk :/

hope everything gets better/easier soon <333

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age she/they(?, The FireMist Sea
(December 17, 2023 - 7:41 pm)

Thanks you guys. <3 It's been a little better lately, but still happening, so thanks for your advice.

submitted by Secrets oh secrets
(December 17, 2023 - 7:52 pm)

Aw, this does happen *hugs you (or offers you cupcakes if that's more your thing)*

I kind of think that everyone goes through something like this. It's unnatural to expect that we'll always be happy, all the time (although gosh it sure would be nice if we were...). If you feel a little sad, try to accept it. Listen to sad music, or cry if you need to, or just go ask someone for a hug. You can also try to cheer yourself up by thinking about all the wonderful things that are in your life. Because, I promise, they're there. Sunsets. Snow. Chocolate chip cookies. The CB. Jokes. Laughter. Fields of flowers, with mountains in the distance and the air full of fragrant, subtle perfume, and the sun shining with full strength... (ik you probably haven't actually seen that, but it exists, and just that thought is oddly cheering, at least for me.) One thing that's really soothing, is to get on your bed and lie down, and ask someone to sit beside you and talk, in a soothing voice, about all the beautiful things you've seen and heard. It helps especially at bedtime. If you don't have someone to do that for you, you can try writing descriptions of them. Or you can ask me to do it, if you need to, though I know it won't be exactly the same thing.

Lemon-balm tea is also really helpful if you need help going to sleep! Just one cup can make you feel reallyyyy sleepy and peaceful. Plus, it's just tea, so it doesn't have any harmful effects (although, since it is quite strong, you shouldn't make a habit of taking it). 

Also - I've learned from experience that in winter, it's worthwhile to consider whether you need extra Vitamin D. If you're not getting much sunlight, you might be needing a little extra vitamin boost. You should definitely consult your parents about that one, though, and research which brands of vitamins are actually legitimate.

I hope this helps! Remember, being a little sad for no reason is perfectly normal, especially in adolescence. It will pass. And in the meantime, I'm here for you if you need me <3

submitted by Poinsettia
(December 17, 2023 - 10:36 pm)

@Poinsettia, thank you so much. You guys are the best, and I'll definitely use your advice. <3 

submitted by Secrets oh secrets
(December 18, 2023 - 12:18 pm)

Sometimes i wonder if i would be happier if i was a meaner person. Like the people around who are agressive get what they want so easily and i can't help but kind of envy that. My brother has always been very straightforward, he demanding stuff and throwing a tantrum if he doesn't get it and it just works. And like I try to ask nicely but I get ignored or told to stop being so selfish which makes me not want to be so nice about it. And like idk if people think its a strength but i always thought it was more of a weakness and i dont know now because if it works, it works right? i always feel guilty about things and try to be nice and help people but i still get picked on while people like my brother dont. i dont get it. 

submitted by Bleh
(December 19, 2023 - 5:41 pm)

There is so much anger in the world, I'm glad you try to be nice and help even when the world seems against you. My youngest brother tries to do what your bro does all the time, but my parents don't put up with it. I know that anger and agression seem like the easier path, and maybe it is. But it isn't the right path. You should be straight forward and confident, I agree with that, but just because you don't get what you want doesn't mean you throw a fit (how old is your brother?) Just try and do what you are doing, and even though people don't respond to it right away (or at all) know that you are doing the right thing! :)

Sending hope and positivaTEA *hands you a cup* *gives you a bear hug* 

submitted by Hawkstar, age Dynamite, My thoughts in Korea
(December 19, 2023 - 6:14 pm)

y e s

 

but I'd feel way too guilty to act mean so I'm just nice, which may not be the best reason, but... well, but anyways, it really does pays off to be nice! At least in my experience, being nice makes me all happy and yay! and being mean is just like what was even the point now I'm just mad and sad and feel bad about myself, and even if I got what I wanted, I realize I don't really want it anymore and just blech. So. But yeah it is really hard when your brother's mean and gets stuff, just what I do is feel overly proud of myself like I'm one of those way-too-noble-but-that's-what-makes-them-heroic heroes in the TV shows and so I'm way better than my brother bc I'm nicer! :)  <-- you don't really have to believe this, just have to think it

umm... hope that... somewhat helped... :/ 

 

I reloaded and Feiya says KYE OK, with the spaces and everything 

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age whatsnice, The FireMist Sea
(December 19, 2023 - 6:45 pm)

Thanks guys :)

submitted by Bleh, still kinda bleh
(December 20, 2023 - 12:09 pm)