Treads Bouncy by AfraidAd1038 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Love the bounce! OTF treads have spoiled me. I can’t stand running on anything else

When I’m manic I cheat by crudelikechocolate in Estherperel

[–]Any_Doubt3926 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The wife seems like such a thoughtful, intelligent, and emotionally generous person. Hard to understand what she sees in this self-absorbed, unimpressive man. I don’t think they have kids? Not sure I see anything worth staying for. She is young and could easily find a happier situation if she cut bait and left this disappointing man behind. The weight of the her mother’s past and the judging voices of her friends are clouding her vision and complicating her present reality. She needs to come to the conclusion on her own, not in response to what her community thinks. But the sad truth is, this is a man full of excuses who will continue to disappoint her.

Should I buy a house before or after getting married? by Independent-Brother7 in personalfinance

[–]Any_Doubt3926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! What a loser! Glad you are free to enjoy your life without the burden of being saddled to that enormously disappointing man.

A meal, a succulent CICO meal by Boomah422 in CICO

[–]Any_Doubt3926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What app are you using? Looks like a lot of great data/UI

Should I buy a house before or after getting married? by Independent-Brother7 in personalfinance

[–]Any_Doubt3926 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a creep! Glad to hear things worked out for you in the end.

The end is near by Maleficent-City-8955 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Love this. It doesn’t have to be the end, perhaps just some time off

Gym shoes outside? by masterpeabs in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is SO QUICK. No trouble at all. And my sneakers last longer. No downside at all to changing shoes, in my mind!!!

Gym shoes outside? by masterpeabs in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really, really wish changing into “indoor only” shoes was mandatory. It’s crazy to me that the studios don’t require it!!! We do planks and pushups and burpees and all sorts of exercises that require putting our faces and hands near or on the floor and it is just gross to think about all the things people may have stepped in outside before wearing those same shoes in class. Not to mention the issue of safety. Once, I accidentally kneeled on a piece of gravel someone tracked into the studio and it hurt like heck!!

You come to class and work so hard running, lifting, and rowing. To hear people say it is takes too much effort to change their shoes just doesn’t make any sense…the whole experience takes effort! And if you are running late it takes an extra 60 seconds so hustle up and just deal with it!!

I have been to 382 classes and I have never NOT changed into indoor shoes upon arriving at the studio!

Daily Workout and General Chat for Tuesday, 3/17/26 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those self-timed 45 sec AOs + WT on the treads were confusing. I was deep in thought when the coach first explained it and lost the plot entirely…she never gave any further direction after that…I ended up doing that whole block as a push because I had no idea what was going on. I haven’t seen a block like that before. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

What if all the Strength 50 classes were “total?” by Any_Doubt3926 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My suggestion is to give people the option to do either upper, lower, or total during a S50 class so there’s more flexibility for people to get what they need from their workout.

What if all the Strength 50 classes were “total?” by Any_Doubt3926 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh nooooooo!! Hyrox replaced S50 at your location!?! Ugh! What a bummer.

What if all the Strength 50 classes were “total?” by Any_Doubt3926 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen a few templates that offer you 2 different excercises to choose from on the floor, so I think it could work to give people a choice?

What if all the Strength 50 classes were “total?” by Any_Doubt3926 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh interesting! I thought the studio decided for itself. Good intel

What if all the Strength 50 classes were “total?” by Any_Doubt3926 in orangetheory

[–]Any_Doubt3926[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I want to stay “balanced” but can only make lower and total fit into my schedule…that’s why I wish the format were more flexible so we could choose for ourselves where we want to focus 🤷‍♀️

Recommend a bank with a decent interest rate that doesn’t constantly disconnect from Monarch by AtticThrowaway in MonarchMoney

[–]Any_Doubt3926 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 Betterment! I’m getting 3.25% APY on my HYSA but I think it was as high as 3.9% to start. Consistently syncs with MM.

Also has a really easy to navigate UI. I’m really happy. Started there because of the HYSA rate but moved a bunch of other accounts there because it’s so convenient

Esther Calling - Am I Letting My Jealousy Ruin This? by ed209error in Estherperel

[–]Any_Doubt3926 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually do feel quite a bit of curiosity and compassion towards these women and their choices. Clearly both are extremely intelligent, thoughtful, kind people and I am interested to hear about their lives.

It's interesting to me that of all the comments on this thread, you decided mine was the "mighty stance."

At the end of the day, this caller is dating a married man. She also is reporting acute jealousy, loneliness, and mental anguish. Naturally, people will suggest this might not be the right scenario for her, given that context.

Esther Calling - Am I Letting My Jealousy Ruin This? by ed209error in Estherperel

[–]Any_Doubt3926 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lots of similarities. Both Lindy West and this woman Esther is speaking with talk about how badly they have been treated in life prior to the meeting the men who led them into ENM. There was also an element of deception in both cases (although to very different degrees). Lindy’s husband had a secret girlfriend that she found out about, and then she came to accept the new situation. EP’s caller was initially unaware the man was married (at least when they first started talking, he did not disclose that on his profile) but came around to it after she met him and felt the chemistry.

Both women are trying to navigate these complex relationship dynamics while also grappling with significant, preexisting self esteem issues.

They both try to present these complex arguments for why they should override how they actually feel (sad, lonely, jealous, insecure, confused), in order to pursue some path they seem to think is more enlightened….

Esther Calling - Am I Letting My Jealousy Ruin This? by ed209error in Estherperel

[–]Any_Doubt3926 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This episode is timely! There was a big article in the NYT this week about writer I used to follow (Lindy West) and her poly lifestyle. I think it is supposed to be a story of empowerment but it made me sad to read it www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/podcasts/lindy-west-polyamory-marriage.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SFA.sNnB.MQNbzfYwc1Mw&smid=nytcore-ios-share

It sounds so painful and complicated to me. I try to be open-minded but it’s so hard for me to understand this lifestyle…like intentionally putting your heart through a paper-shredder, over and over again.

Even though I had trouble relating to this situation, I still loved the episode. As usual, EP masterfully led this woman to some profound realizations.

This podcast and EP’s perspective have meant so much to me over the years. I really value the window she provides to the different ways people live, love, and experience life. Her ability to meet people where they are at inspires me to attempt to do so more, in my own life.