LPT: Maintaining friendships is easier than making new ones submitted by /u/seanmashitoshi

LPT Request: how to reconnect with old friends. For some time I’ve been either asleep at the wheel or super focused on work and I have let many relationships slide into no contact. Luckily, none ended abruptly or for any dramatic reason. They just faded. For what it’s worth, I was a super outgoing person for most of my life who had many friend groups through my early 20s. I’m 30 now and fina…

LPT Request: when you’re heartbroken, what can/do you do to instantly move on? Heartbroken, sad, disappointed, or devastated over an event, someone, etc. submitted by /u/konayuki28

LPT Request: How to support someone who is constantly worried about the future. I’m just looking for any tips on how to help out my wife who is almost constantly worried about the future to a near debilitating degree. I’ve been googling around and not finding anything helpful beyond the usual platitudes of ‘tell them to try to live in the present moment!’ or meditating. I’m not particular good at helping people with anxiety…

LPT: Stained metal travel mugs? Use denture soaking tablets. Fill the mug with lukewarm water and drop in a tablet. Use two if this is the first time and it’s really stained. Let sit for half an hour and rinse it out well. No scrubbing needed. And the cheap tablets from the dollar store work just as well as the branded ones in a drugstore. submitted by /u/Upset_Peace_6739

LPT Request: how to take life less seriously? I’m too serious. I take life seriously. Depression doesn’t help, because all I can do is ruminate on the the past and try to figure out a future. I don’t laugh much because I don’t find anything funny. I don’t feel excited because nothing is fun. When I reflect on it, life is so fleeting that whether my life turns out a certain way or not doesn…

LPT Request: How to take down an unethical medical business I currently work at a small private medical practice as a technician. My department makes the company a good portion of their income, and without me, they would be pretty much screwed. But I don’t just want to quit because that will not solve anything. To sum it up, the owner (who is also one of the doctors) is greedy, shameless, and idiotic. Ou…

LPT request: how to send long videos to someone? Honestly I can’t believe that in 2023 it is so hard to send someone a video. I tried to send a 2 minute long video and it’s impossible. Twitter: too long. Facebook: no. Gmail: too long. Whatsapp: too heavy. iMessages: too heavy. Unbelievable. submitted by /u/Anon293357

LPT Request: how to be an excellent driver? I’m still in training and am trying to get my license before senior year. I know most of what’s needed to be a good driver is confidence and knowledge. But what are some tricks and tips you picked on driving that they don’t teach in driving school? For instance, I’m afraid of how much I hit the gas pedal. Sometimes it’s like I’m not even adding…

LPT: At work, credit where credit is due Seriously, thank your colleagues and direct reports. It makes them look good, it makes them appreciate you, and those 2 factors alone make you look good. submitted by /u/Yarmuncrud

LPT: Saying “No” is a skill, and make sure to practice it daily. Someone had posted this before, but this is such an important life SKILL that it needs to be repeated often. Hone your ability to say no, and do not apologize for setting your boundaries. “I’m sorry I can’t” puts an unintentional guilt on your conscience that you don’t deserve. It’s additional stress even though you didn’t take on the task/permi…

LPT – planning for pet ownership Young adults often get a pet as soon as they can after moving out. However, having a cat or dog especially can make your housing more precarious. If you ever were to find yourself evicted/homeless it is much harder to couch surf with a pet or use other emergency housing. No one wants to think it will happen to them, but many young adults are liv…

LPT If you’re going to message a girl… (or someone you like) Say something more than “hey”. It’s not that we’ve been “getting tons of messages”. It’s that there is absolutely no thought put into it. There’s nothing to respond to. There’s nothing that shows your personality. You aren’t giving us a reason why you’re reaching out to us. Try something like, “Hi, I saw your comment on X, …

LPT: What To Do With Mail That Isn’t Mines Edit: I probably should of added the context here sooner. https://www.moving.com/tips/what-to-do-with-mail-that-isnt-yours/ My Original Post: Basically it has come to my attention that if I get mail that isn’t mines, I can’t just throw it in the trash. Apparently that’s illegal. So today I went to the post office to give the mail to them. I don’…

LPT REQUEST: How to say ‘no’ politely at work? Hey everyone, at my work I often find people come up to me to help with their tasks. I don’t mind it when I am free but even when I am occupied with my own stuff, I am never able to say no. What is a polite way to say no so I don’t end up offending them? submitted by /u/the21yearold

LPT Request : how should I write a two weeks notice? I’m currently looking to quit my part time job that I did alongside my main job. I’ve work there since April of this year and I don’t think I can handle it anymore. I’ve never had to quit a job before though so I don’t really know how to go about writing a two weeks notice. submitted by /u/Cartoonist-Upstairs

LPT: get a new shower head This may have been brought up before but a new shower head can really improve your life. Water pressure in your area may be a factor, but $30 to $40 later you’ll be enjoying every shower. If you rent your place, just keep the old one under the sink or a drawer somewhere and reattach it when your lease is up, taking the one you bought with you. …

LPT Request: How to de-stress whenever I’m in public? Whenever I’m outside shopping or just strolling, I always find myself stressed, as in shaking or worrying about taking too long in the checkout line and bothering others. I’m usually carefree but whenever I’m outside, alone or with friends/family, I always find myself stressing out from small talks with employees or worrying too much about the w…

LPT Request: I’m in a terrible situation with my boss and need advice on what to do. I’ve been at my current job now for almost a year. It’s a pretty boring remote job dealing with contracts, but the pay is pretty good. The problem is my manager is crazy, and that may be an understatement. I honestly believe she has some type condition that’s either undiagnosed or not properly medicated. She lashes out at my coworker and I in fr…

LPT Request: people don’t take me seriously when I say no. wtf am I doing wrong i have cut off people from my life for this very reason before. yes. people. plural. i guess I can be a pushover sometimes but I have limits and if someone tries to push them I can enforce the boundaries I’ve set real fucking quick and i don’t back down. but this has happened too many times. somebody asks for something/asks me to do something, i…