life at the peanut gallery
I study in a different country and was forced by my parents to come back home for quarantine. Deep down I know it was the right decision, nevertheless, I can't help it: I JUST WANNA LEAVE. I CAN'T BE HERE ANYMORE. I haven't lived with my parents and siblings for 2 years now and, let me tell you, it's hard. I love them but, they are everywhere; they wake me up, talk to me before I've had my coffee, judge me if I'm watching the same show for more than 2h or if I feel like eating too much chocolate.
fears for fears
One by one, cities in our metro are declaring lockdowns and 24-hour quarantines and this has spurned by paranoid, asian boomer mother on a hoarding spree. We went to a grocery with a strict one-cart policy, but she had me and my 3 sisters get a cart EACH to fill up with food and toiletries. When we would buy 1 thing, she'd insist we get 2. When we say we don't need it, she'd get 3. I'm so ashamed.
little bad things
A few years ago, when I was still studying, we spent everyday together, as I went to his office with him. Little discussions here and there but we got along and it was great.
antisocial social distancing
We’re supposed to be social distancing but roommate (1 of 4) invited his newish girlfriend over for the weekend? Definitely without asking anyone. I’m not sure what my rights are to tell him no? We’ll see, probably mention it tomorrow
when you gonna give me some time, corona
Had barely seen my long term girlfriend in the 2 months before corona hit because of her being away for work. On returning to the country, corona hits and now it looks like it will probably be at least a month before we see each other again. I'm bitter about it and finding flaws with our online communication all the time. "She didn't reply quick enough, she didn't react enthusiastically enough", stupid small shit that I wouldn't have ever minded before this. Being isolated is messing with my head, I need some hugs and physical contact stat. But I'm still not sure how much I miss being with her.
dream weaver
So my partner and I (super lucky cuz we live 2 blocks away from each other but don't cohab, which is the literal Dream) had been going thru a dry spell over the winter because I was dealing with some PTSD stuff and super depressed and unsexy-feeling, but then spring hit and I was feeling better and we had sex ONCE and it was AMAZING, but then a day later we both got sick (hoping it's the flu, but of course getting tested is impossible!) and are now staying at our respective homes with body aches. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
mr. lonely
Its day 9 alone in my student accommodation, i had symptoms, I'm on day 7 waiting for a test.
I'm so sad I'm alone, i wish I could be with my boyfriend rn!, So be grateful of everyone's annoying things cause its much worse alone. At least you have someone ti distract you, talk to you etc etc
I don't know how long I'll be alone for
four’s company
Last night I made the mistake of starting a puzzle with my in-laws (we live in the same apartment building - I married an Arab) and my MIL says “I have this shirt that’s too big for me so I thought you might want it.”
Not all of us are going to survive this quarantine but it won’t necessarily be because of the coronavirus.
mean girls
I live in a dorm with 12 other students sharing our kitchen. Since we’re all using the same kitchen we figured that if one of us have it all of us would, so we just try to limit our interactions with ‘outsiders’ which of cause makes us all get on each others nerves. One of the girls have litterally been a mean bitch to me since all of this started, but fled away to her brothers empthy apartment like half a week ago. Back at the dorm to losen the tension we said that we’d celebrate christmas tonight just to do SOMETHING & that girl just anounced that she’ll join.... I feel like this christmas is just a bomb waiting to explode
close quarters
Day 5 working from home together and my boyfriend told his mother that I am bullying him because I got up earlier and claimed our office and he had to work in the kitchen. Weirdest HR experience I have had to date.
exposure therapy
Months of couples therapy didn't really help, so last week, just before all this covid19 really hit our country, I told my husband I want a divorce. It was supposed to be a quick one, but now I have no idea when it'll happen. So we are stuck together in quarantine, at home 24/7 and the best of all - my mom who got back to the country and was supposed to stay with us for couple of weeks until she finds a place, is also living with us for undefined period of time. She has no idea we are getting a divorce, so I'm having a great time trying to act normal through all this. Oh, and I'm in love with someone else and i can't even see him now. We will never be the same after this.
part II
My story is pretty simple. It also checks the partner, ex, dramatic, and gossip boxes well... I’m “the shitty boyfriend” who was having a grand old time reading all of these story’s after the internet’s informed me of this wonderful project...until I got to my VERY OWN. That was a bit of a surprise but hey it worked out well for us. We’re now broken up, there’s less weird “relationship tension” where were not stuck in a relationship that one of us doesn’t want at this point. So the other day I got us a break up cake and we consumed half of it... the worlds going to be okay!
4/20
My husband and I, neither of whom smoke/ingest pot, decided it’d be a good idea to stock up on edibles before the quarantine (we’re right by a recreation state). It was my suggestion, even though I’ve had edibles & smoked before and didn’t like how it made me feel. I figured it’d be worth another try considering the circumstances. I fucking love pot now. Turns out when I had it before I was just taking way too much. With a reasonable (read: adulting) amount, I feel amazing. Highly recommend. Pot will definitely a part of my life moving forward. I’m 34.
the kids are all right (2010)
16 year old here. i have been quarantining with my parents. i cannot leave. we can't go to the grocery store so the food is getting really weird - tonight we just had beans for dinner. BEANS. with my PARENTS. last night i was ***this*** close to sneaking out this dude i had only met in person once to get ihop. luckily common sense and the desire to stay alive prevailed.
ciao bella
Italian Style My husband and I are having a Lina Wertmuller film festival in our den. Today he made me black bean pasta with garlic, olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes after "Swept Away". Although earlier in the week I did break the stove and while I was on a video conference with clients he burst into my home office to chastise me ON CAMERA because I neglected to call an AUTHORIZED Kitchenaid repairman. He was furious. I was hysterical with laughter. #stillcrazyafteralltheseyears
the secret life of a pet
Relationships that are being tested during this time of social distancing are not just of the romantic kind. I just turned 13 and need my privacy, but having my mama in the house all day long is really cramping my style. Sure, it's nice to know there is no reason my meals will be late these days, but she wants to eat breakfast with me in the mornings and have me sit with her while she works all day. Then, it's "eat dinner with me" and "cuddle with me" at night. It's too much! I recently went blind and have been relearning how to find my way around the house. Now I have extra motivation to figure it out faster. If she's upstairs, I go down. If she's in the dining room, I go to the couch in the living room. If she's outside on the patio, I may curl up behind the toilet. If I wasn't diabetic I'd at least be able to eat my feelings throughout this.
no new friends
I have this fear that all my friends have dropped me and it has shown me who my true friends are being quarantined
dear joseph exotica,
I need advice. My roommate and I have been sharing food and watching true crime documentaries and Dexter for the last 4 days. It’s only a matter of time before one of us gets the balls to actually murder the other. Is this the time to assert dominance or play the unknowing suspect?