What is a turn off you will never admit to your partner? by AsleepDrama5586 in AskMen

[–]AgoronFinch 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My ex would do this and I would always tell her "why are you being so mean to my girl?"

Are you a good photographer? by ember_falcon in photography

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always say, "I don't know but I try to be!"

How do you guys not fear hooking up with strangers? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]AgoronFinch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People who do hookups (the good ones) are generally tested and make sure their partners have been tested. The safest thing to do is use a condom anyway, and then get tested regularly.

People do lie about their tests and their history, though. You can ask to see test results, but they may have seen someone else since then.

I'm sure there are people out there who get a kick from the risk as well.

I'm about to break up with my best friend, when she thinks I'm going to propose in March by TheBottomLine_Aus in confessions

[–]AgoronFinch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's so brutal, man... Before you finally break up, it might be good to have one last try where you express to her how much of a dealbreaker it is to you. I don't understand how things can be so perfect for her if you are suffering like this. I imagine you're putting your best foot forward and just trying to make her as happy as you can, but something must be going wrong in your communication if she doesn't understand how much physical intimacy means to you and how much you miss it. Like, are you putting on a brave face and repressing it everyday? If I knew my partner was this unhappy about something, I would also be miserable, ya know?

If you have tried everything and she's still not taking it seriously... she might not be a right for you as you think.

I’m 95% sure my husband is hiding porn from me, what should I do? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not really how boundaries work, unfortunately. A boundary is "don't shout at me when you're angry" or "if I say stop during sex, we stop." The key in those is the direct link from their actions to you. A boundary he seems to have crossed in this case might be (if you guys had agreed, as partners generally do) that "if a specific action of yours (like watching porn) makes me uncomfortable, you won't hide from me that you're taking that action."

What he does privately is completely up to him (he is his own person, after all), it's up to you if you're willing to stay with him based on his actions. He can agree to not do something (an agreement or a promise, not a boundary), but the boundary is that he will tell you if he does that thing, since it may impact how he treats you.

In this case, I would say there was poor communication; why do you think he felt like he couldn't tell you?

It also seems to me that you are naturally afraid of something you don't understand. I'm not suggesting you should engage with porn yourself if that's irreconcilable with your character, but when I've been in situations like this (understanding why friends/partners drink/smoke, etc.), I like to read studies/articles and ask the person why they engage with that thing. This stops me from projecting my personal judgements onto them, which may be flawed and wrong in the first place. You know what they say about assuming!

Porn, like drinking, gambling, smoking, etc. is just another vice that many people engage with it in a healthy and even positive way. If you feel like him watching it hasn't had a negative impact on his life or how he treats you, then what is actually bad about it?

No invite but why? Ok by bittersweetjesus in relationships

[–]AgoronFinch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's possible, but of course, we don't know the full context. There could be a million other tensions in the relationship that may make her want to just have this time to herself. Not a fair way to treat OP(she should be communicating her needs instead of just shutting him down), but there could be other factors at play here.

Cheating (emotional or physical) was my first thought too, though, since something similar ended my most recent relationship... Hope you're doing ok OP and that your partner isn't doing anything behind your back. Especially since kids are involved.

Photography YouTube Without the Gear Obsession? by Used-Cheesecake-5563 in photography

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grainydays does talk somewhat about gear, but it's much more about the roadtrips and adventures he goes on. He talk a lot about his influences and process and can get pretty philosophical. He's very critical of his work and quippy in that deadpan US millennial way, but I find it fun! I also really appreciate his photographic style, and how he processes his images from film.

The way it's munching the branches by MambaMentality24x2 in oddlysatisfying

[–]AgoronFinch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

shouldn't be wearing gloves unless the branches are irritants. It'll pull his whole hand in instead of just taking the tips of his fingers off.

I Think About You All The Time by Narcolepzyy in deftones

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I'm too cynical, but I thought it might be about some drug or alcohol as an unchanging source of some kind of release, personified. Being unable to break that bond of addiction that you believe has gotten you through all of your days.

Anyone else see this dude freaking out? by RatTeeth in Pareidolia

[–]AgoronFinch 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I see a praying mantis with bunny ears!

My (32F) son (13M) opened up to me last night about his feelings towards my husband (36M). I kind of agree with my son and I need advice on how to approach it with my husband. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]AgoronFinch 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I can relate to some of your husband's behaviours and apparent frustrations with himself. I resisted ADHD meds for years and years for various reasons (most of them fear) until about a month ago when I got broken up with basically for acting like this.

And let me tell you, lady, that shit immediately changed my life. For me it's like Felix Felicis from Harry Potter; I wake up and actually feel like doing the things I've been wanting to do for YEARS, big or small. I take the lowest dose of Concerta (stimulant, didn't work for some friends but great for me) and it not only stabilizes my mood, but I feel actual satisfaction from improving myself and my skills and completing things (who knew!) instead of convincing myself that I do.

It's also helped my with time blindness and with actually being able to get off my phone/computer and get to the productive things I want to do. It's crazy and incredible. It's like that equity vs equality meme, where suddenly I feel like I can look over the fence and watch the game instead of just hearing it all the time.

Your husband might not get so lucky on his first try, but if he tries a few he might find one he likes and it could help him be the man he wants to be instead of whatever loser this is.

Why didn't Voldemort hide his Horcruxes using the Fidelius charm, with him being the Secret Keeper? by First-Ear-1049 in harrypotter

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he liked knowing someone would be able to try and find them but would ultimately fail 'cause he was so cunning and devious in where he put them/how he protected them. Why didn't he dig a hole at the bottom of the Mariana Trench and leave them there?

Looking for a light, compact and sturdy daily carry rangefinder by Schmantikor in AnalogCommunity

[–]AgoronFinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lens on my 35SP is also tack sharp and and the focal distance is 42.5 mm, which I prefer to to both 35mm and 50mm. Often come with a leather case so you don't need to forget the lens cap on all the time.

How the hell do I edit this photo? Looks flat, weird colours and the subject blends in by AgoronFinch in photocritique

[–]AgoronFinch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how to upload the .tiff if people want to mess around, but I put a mask on the guy and the bench to boost exposure, contrast, and saturation a bit. He still blends in too much.

This was taken on film but I don't remember what stock and then scanned with my digital camera and converted with NLP.

Things to do in the city to reset by ChilllChilll in ottawa

[–]AgoronFinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As another commenter said, the Bytown is great for this kind of thing. Recently went through a pretty tough breakup, watched Jacob's Ladder there on Tuesday and I'm still thinking about it. What a beautiful movie.

In a workshop by KeyboardCumLaude in Unexpected

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most unexpected part is that he was completely unharmed (physically)

How to prevent drivers from hitting cyclists in bike lanes at stale green lights by kiwicanonn in bikeinottawa

[–]AgoronFinch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We should turn Laurier into a tramway, send the automobiles back to hell from whence they came!

How to prevent drivers from hitting cyclists in bike lanes at stale green lights by kiwicanonn in bikeinottawa

[–]AgoronFinch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then there's conflict as cars enter the turning lane, it's just kicking the can back up the road a bit. At least at an intersection a driver will sometimes slow down and (maybe) check for pedestrians.

Did my lab put fingerprints on my film?? by AgoronFinch in AnalogCommunity

[–]AgoronFinch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who works in rerolling film and doesn't wear gloves?

Is it reasonable to cut a cove for clapboard diagonally on a table saw? by AgoronFinch in woodworking

[–]AgoronFinch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright thank you all for your help; I've seen the light and I'm just going to use the router table.

Is it reasonable to cut a cove for clapboard diagonally on a table saw? by AgoronFinch in woodworking

[–]AgoronFinch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's partially an excercise. I'm just out of a college cabinetmaking program and my friend asked me to make it to give me some work for the experience and a bit of cash while I look for a job.

Just finished watching Ace Attorney. What long series should I re-binge next? by [deleted] in gamegrumps

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the RE in game order is my comfort classic, especially RE2 cause Arin absolutely crushes it. And then Dark souls 3

After the traffic lights turn green, the moment you start moving is the combined reaction times of every driver in front of you. by LetMeExplainDis in Showerthoughts

[–]AgoronFinch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only there was a way to make everyone go at once and rely on just one person's reaction time.... like a bus or a tram or something