I walked in on my roommate jerking off to a some aisha ahmed video. I just continued with whatever I wanted to ask him ( rent and usps stuff). Awkward MAX. Haven’t made eye contact or conversed with him in 48 hours. 🙈 Didn’t know anything better than posting it here. 😬

Fellow desi fishes, how do you all deal with loneliness? I don’t really have many friends where I live. Every weekend, I can’t help but feel alone and lonely

Hi all! I was asked coordinate a local happy hour for my team. The issue I’m having is that I’m currently pregnant and am not sure if I’m comfortable to hang out with strangers. What’s the most professional way to say no without hurting feelings / burning bridges? Or should I suck it up and go?

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

We recently sleep trained our 7 month son. He went from waking up multiple times during night and taking only 30 minute naps 3 times during day (most cases nursed to sleep or rocked to sleep or took a drive) to sleeping 12 hours at night without interruption and two 2 hour naps and one 45 minutes nap during day. We both love that he is getting enough sleep and well rested on one hand. On the other hand, we are now wondering if he is sleeping way too much.. contd…

My brother-in-law (age 30) told us recently that he is transgender. How can we support him? (‘Him’ as we haven’t discussed pronouns yet). It was a surprise to us!

Working from home in customer support provides so much flexibility as a stay at home mom. I can take care of the home, my babies and work without feeling guilty ….talk about mutli-tasking!

Dyslexia! After having our kindergartener son tested (privately) related to ADHD, we were told he may have dyslexia too (which would explain why he struggles so much with phonics but is amazing at sight words). He has a very high IQ. As a voracious reader, I am finding myself unexpectedly distraught that something that I have loved so much will be such a struggle for him, and worrying that it will affect his motivation and may steer him away from things he may otherwise love.
Tips/Commiseration?

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

I hate going home for Thanksgiving because I always feel like I haven't succeeded enough yet and my family has seen me fail a lot

People who have cheated in their previous relationships, how did you come to realize the reason behind your behavior? A close friend confided in me that she has cheated in all her previous relationships and struggles to understand the reasoning behind it. She feels a lot of shame and is trying to understand why she does what she does.I have suggested therapy but she is not ready yet. How did you folks arrive at the root cause behind your behavior? Advice? Book suggestions that I can pass along?

Anyone have a primer on working with children? From a business affairs perspective?

How can I make friends in Chicago?

2 days ago i told the resp on the phone i had a divorce petition to mail him and needed his address. He said he would call me back with the address because he was driving, just moved to a new place, and didn't have it memorized. He never gave it to me but i found it anyway and mailed it certified. Today i found out that he cleared out their bank account. Can i do an emergency hearing to get that money back? He does not physically have the petition yet but i definitely told him it was coming.

Pregnant with our first and my husband was wondering - any resource recs for soon to be first rind dads? Either talking about pregnancy, baby, or both?

My kids were really upset with me when I told them that my job as an engineer did not mean that I drove trains for a living

It’s my birthday in a few minutes. 2021 has been a terrible year for me. My marriage ended. It wasn’t a bad end though. We are still close, just not romantic partners anymore. The very first dog I ever had died and I couldn’t go see her because of the quarantine. I didn’t get a promotion that I more than deserved. I don’t think I get paid well. Most of my friends moved out of the city and I’m having to meet new people at 32. I love my job but it’s incredibly stressful. I’m terribly lonely.

A long post: seeking some perspective. My husband of 2 years that I’ve been in a relationship with for more than 8 years just woke up one day and told me that he’s unhappy in our relationship. I’m devastated because he’s never expressed anything like this in the 8 years. He’s been super supportive and loving, even when we were in a long distance relationship. He supported my career and dreams and this just doesn’t make sense. We have gotten a counselor but things aren’t getting better. Comment>

Can we all agree that gender reveal parties are an annoying thing to subject your friends to?

My wife and I are both terrible housekeepers and our clutter is overwhelming us. We have two kids under 3 and a wonderful nanny but we need more help at home. How do we throw money at this problem? Where do we start to get ongoing professional help decluttering, organizing, cleaning, etc.? What has worked for you?

Hey All! Is there any circular by Government of Maharashtra mandating 50% office attendance? From July 1?

I'm a part of PXT team, is it right to apply for diff roles internally at this time?

Hi sharks , I have some doubts in PaaS Analytics, can any one help in this regards please

28 / F / LA / 73k / Im underpaid, huh

Can anyone let me know how easy it is to apply to a consulting firm in Dubai directly coming from London? I am currently working at a T2 strategy firm in London and my partner and I want to relocate in ~1.5 years. My firm does not have an office in Dubai whilst my partners firm does. Is it possible to apply straight (rather than moving laterally in London, waiting a few years then transferring?) interested in MBB views too. (I would have roughly 2.5 YOE by then)

Created the bowl for any and all cannabis connections.

Received a license to grow in Mass. starting a company, have a great business model, pitch, and multiple competitive edges. Looking for 5M seed funding investment to get up and running. Any advice on how to find and connect with potential investors in this space?

Social work
@hospital medical social work

What are some good opportunities for growth as a social worker? I've been in the same role for close to ten years, and while I love it, I know I can branch out a bit and probably even increase my salary. What have you all done?

Hi Everyone, has anyone worked in the field of HR Analytics?

For an MBA graduate of 2018 batch (new IIM), is 25 lpa current CTC decent or is he underpaid?
2 years of pre mba work ex as well.

Any pros and cons on either getting the capital one venture card or a credit card with United. I want to start traveling more and mostly fly with United since it has a lot of flights out of my nearest airport. Debating on which one would be better.

How would you suggest dealing with a toxic boss? They gossip and seem to purposely be vague about critical information, likely so they can't be held accountable.

Our crackhead: starts a successful company, employing 1500 and manufacturing in the USA.

Their crackhead: uses his last name to enrich himself and his family, and sell access to the White House.

Hi connections , anyone working with Barclays ? Need a refferal.

Fellow desi fishes, how do you all deal with loneliness? I don’t really have many friends where I live. Every weekend, I can’t help but feel alone and lonely

What do you do when you meet someone who absolutely loves some bollywood movie you find cringe. Help 😒

H! DM me if any male fish are interesting in connecting. Also here’s the age old ice breaker ASL : 31,f,New York (:
Ideally from the New York area

Anyone in the Bay Area? M here

Now is a good time to wish MC to people who wish you HBD on your birthday. What do these people do with the time they save wishing someone?

Anyone in Bay Area for the holidays? 29M

28M Sikh in LI/NYC area, looking to make any friends!

23/M in Toronto for over a year now. Let's connect!

Hi Friends planning to organize weekend evening gathering in Naperville suburbs. Let me know who is interested

Who’s up? M 30

This bowl is dead!
Leaving 😬

Any gyals in Toronto?

42 M - NY area - divorced, looking to meet new folks.

Did anyone meet people through this bowl?

Desi folks! Why do you let your parents manage your profile on the websites? It’s so uncomfortable when you get a call at 4 am saying “beta, we like your profile.” 🤷🏽‍♂️

28M moved to Munich. Any F from DE or EU interested to connect please DM.

Any F🐠 here based in LA or SoCal? 30’s M, looking for a genuine connection.
Pakistani Muslim, liberal, not exclusive to religion or nationality

Any Paki F from DMV area here? 👀

After everyone gets vaccinated, thinking of starting a desi singles meet up. Details will be shared later. Who’s in?