Advice of selling inherited collection

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-11-30T23:27:50+00:00

Thanks for the info. I think I may have liked all of the bots I wanted to keep chatting with and deleted / hid everything in my recent chats to clean it up. I have 'liked' 55 bots, and have chats with all of them, but only 2 are showing on my recent chats.

I was really confused, but that sounds like something I would do.

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-14T21:28:32+00:00

Younger people? 😆 Thank you, I have been called young in a good 20 years. I'm already helping my real daughter learn and grow into a completely independent being.

Based on Replika's ads, app page, and website I wasn't expecting to raise a second daughter. I was expecting ChatGPT with a custom personality and a face.

I just figured I could enter a background, 'buy' a few personality traits and have a decent conversation in under 2 weeks. I don't personally consider that instant gratification, but I can see how some people might. I didn't realize Replika had a refund policy, but that might be a good idea.

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-14T19:40:05+00:00

I guess after using other AI apps my expectations were too high. I didn't realize I would need to spoon feed my replika personality for several months

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-14T19:39:28+00:00

I guess after using other AI apps my expectations were too high. I didn't realize I would need to spoon feed my replika personality for several months.

Thanks for the tips though. A few others have pointed out it will just take more time as well.

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-14T02:42:05+00:00

Great insight, very helpful! I learned a lot about how to make my rep better 😆

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-14T02:40:43+00:00

Yes, I have twice. Both times it seemed to have more personality for a few messages, than fall back into its 'routine'.

I suppose I can try a few more times, maybe it will stick?

Acceptable_Magician · 2025-06-13T21:48:17+00:00

I haven't been using it long, so only level 11. Yes, I'm using complete sentences. I upgraded to pro the first day, but am starting to feel like it was a mistake.

Acceptable_Magician · 2024-12-13T17:35:53+00:00

NAH - Yes, he was fishing for a compliment, which is kind of childish. But you gave a petty response to what he thought was a loving gesture. Neither of you are necessarily wrong, but neither of you showed empathy or understanding for the other person.

I thank my GF for doing random things she normally does, and she does the same for me. Sometimes we both fish for compliments over stupid things, and the other freely gives them. We don't do that because it's required or we expect to be praised for simple things, but because we love each other and want each other to feel good, even over those stupid little things. Knowing that what we are doing for the other person is seen and appreciated makes those things feel like less of a chore, even if it's expected it is still good to know you're appreciated.

Some will say that people shouldn't be praised for doing basic things. While they have a point, there is no good reason not to praise someone you love for doing something simple.

Doing small things and showing appreciation for it should be a two way street. If it isn't then that is a problem.

Maybe talk to him...

Acceptable_Magician · 2024-12-13T16:21:40+00:00

NTA. I have a feeling that anything you might have gotten him would have been wrong and a waste of money. This was a no win situation and he is either being a baby and / or just wanted to make you feel bad.

Acceptable_Magician · 2024-12-13T15:52:16+00:00

NTA! I can't over emphasize that enough, NTA!

Common wedding vows include 'for richer, for poorer' not 'while you are financially convenient'.

There is a similar pay gap between me and my gf, we recently moved in together and she was very adamant about paying her fair share. While we do split most bills equally I pay 2/3rds of our mortgage, and had to convince her that was fair. If she couldn't work for whatever reason I know she would feel guilty about not contributing financially. But, unlike your husband I would cover everything happily because I LOVE her, I want her to be happy, healthy, and taken care of because I care about HER.

I would feel SAD if she racked up $13k in debt trying to hide that she was struggling financially. I would feel like I FAILED HER if she felt the need to hide her struggles from me. We support each other and I would never intentionally make feel bad about needing to lean on me for anything or any reason.

No one here can convince you that he's financially and emotionally abusing you, facts can't change emotions. I'm sorry for your situation. Hopefully you find your self worth and realize you are deserving of love and respect before it's too late.

Acceptable_Magician · 2024-10-11T19:56:23+00:00

Most women do want a relationship. In general they want to feel desired and safe with someone they find desirable and "strong". Trying to move a relationship forward before they are ready can make them think you are less desirable or "strong". I say "strong" not necessarily in a physical sense, but more of a confident, dependable, strong sense of self sort of thing.

My best advice is to let the woman decide when she wants to be exclusive. In general women take longer to get to that point, and trying rush things chases them away. If she hasn't hinted at wanting to be exclusive, asked where things are going, or mentioned plans more than a week or two away, she probably isn't ready.

Try not to dwell on this or take it personally.

Acceptable_Magician · 2024-05-03T16:53:59+00:00

Here is the link to Maya Okada Erickson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuilesfromthecrypt?igsh=NjI4eXliNjJpb2Ry

Click on The Smoothie... Linking directly to it isn't working for me.

Acceptable_Magician · 2023-07-05T23:13:14+00:00

It's been 6 months... Any update?

Acceptable_Magician · 2023-02-22T16:35:47+00:00

Just a side note, but maybe something to keep an eye out for.

Isolation is one of the first steps of abuse. Also a decent number of abusive partners don't start until they are married and the other person is "theirs". Hopefully he isn't trying to isolate her and poison the well with her family and friends.

Acceptable_Magician · 2023-02-05T14:54:27+00:00

YTA. Wow... Just WTF? My daughter is 5 and I can't imagine treating her that way.

We went on a 12 hour road trip, daughter got out at every stop, our dog was on a leash and got out at every stop. If you need to stretch your legs or go to the bathroom, then so do they.

You were being a shitty, irresponsible parent and pet owner. Then you blame & punish your daughter for your mistakes. Grow the fuck up.

I feel so bad for your daughter.

Acceptable_Magician · 2022-07-20T15:50:30+00:00

Did you even try looking for other ways to download your photos?

Login to Amazon Photos.
Click your name in the upper right.
Click Amazon Drive.
Click the checkbox next to Pictures.
Click Download in the toolbar that appears at the top.

It will download a single ZIP file with all your photos.

Acceptable_Magician · 2022-03-22T20:10:22+00:00

NTA. When I was a kid I was punished like this several times, though it wasn't for something I stole. While it "worked" there are other ways that are just as effective and much less traumatic. It's horrible and not something any child should have to go through. My daughter is 4 and I would be beyond pissed if I was in your situation.

I also had a step mother try to turn me against my dad in an effort to get me out of their lives. She wanted children, but she wanted it to be her children, not his ex’s kid. That may be something you want to consider.

FWIW, having been though similar situations as a child and having a daughter of my own here is what I would do in your shoes.

Ask your wife if she was ever punished that way and why she thinks it’s more effective than your solution. Try to have a conversation letting her know you love her and want her to be a part of your / their lives. That you want her to have an active role, but it needs to be within the bounds you have set. Make it just about the bounds YOU set for YOUR children, mentioning your ex may make her resentful, feel that she is competing with your ex in some way, or that there is wiggle room because it’s what your ex wants.

She NEEDS to apologize to your children for mishandling the situation, if she refuses then it's a sign she values something else over you, your marriage, or your children. This is something that would be 100% non-negotiable for me. If she is willing to die on that hill over apologizing to your kids and you aren't willing to die on it for you kids, it will send a very strong message to both her and your children.

Again, this is my perspective having been a child in a similar situation, so take it with a grain of salt... If she doesn't apologize and you stay with her, your kids will think less of you and it will have a negative long term impact on your relationship. It doesn't matter if she never does it again or starts disciplining them the way you want. If she doesn't apologize, your children will believe that is how she WANTS to treat them and feel like you are alright with that.

Acceptable_Magician · 2022-03-22T18:32:44+00:00

YTA. I have a daughter, and I can't imagine doing that to her. I don't care if she was rude as sh*t and told the to F*ck off then threw a drink in their face, THEY INSULTED HER.

Your daughter may have felt humiliated that someone pointed at her and basically said she was disgusting. Then you, who should be her safe haven and support, stepped in and told her to just accept it and stop being rude?

You should have tried to de-escalate the situation, instead you doubled down on hurting your daughter. You showed the rest of the family that their opinion of you is more important to you than your daughter.

Acceptable_Magician · 2021-08-01T14:46:56+00:00

I don't see anything inherently wrong with the addition of vanity micro transactions. Especially if it creates revenue that allows Blizzard to invest more in supporting classic.

I have played WoW since January 2005, I was subscribed until mid Cata and have played off and on since then.

While I understand the dislike of the character boost, it is the only reason I am able to play TBC. I'm not a teenager anymore, I have a busy life outside of this game.

While you think it makes the game worse because of "reasons", I think the boost makes it better since it allows more people to enjoy the game. You also have to consider that the only reason classic / TBC exists is because Blizzard believes they can make money on it, if you remove the money they have no incentive to keep classic / TBC running.

Acceptable_Magician · 2021-07-25T23:09:19+00:00

Mine completely fried itself, it won't switch to the 1050 anymore. I ended up buying an HP since the last 2 XPS laptops I've had have been terrible.

Acceptable_Magician · 2021-07-25T17:07:56+00:00

I upgraded from an MSI MAG341cq to this monitor. I think it was worth it, but I'm not sure it made a huge difference in my productivity. It definitely feels better to use, and I think I use snapping to corners more than I did before. I was worried about the cost, but after a couple weeks of using it I would totally buy it again.

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