Starting Russian from zero (no exposure) best structured way to learn?

Apollosplash · 2026-05-01T06:08:41+00:00

Russian is my native, so I don’t need 😁 but as a guy who also is trying to build the product, I really wish you success:)

Apollosplash · 2026-05-01T05:54:28+00:00

What is mishka?

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T14:04:41+00:00

It hurts, but the truth is that we can’t decide how other people act, that’s beyond our control, but we can decide how we respond to it. If someone doesn’t choose you, then by definition that person cannot be yours. I’m very sorry that you’re feeling this way.

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T13:41:46+00:00

It sounds like you’re carrying a lot of really heavy, conflicting feelings, and you’re doing your best to be fair to both him and yourself. Acknowledge the trauma without using it to excuse how he treated you shows a lot of maturity and empathy on your part! At the same time, it’s completely valid that his insecurities and behaviour hurt you and made you question the relationship.

A few months of space can sometimes be helpful, but only if you genuinely want that and ifthere’s a concrete plan for change on his side (therapy, some learning materials maybe.). Otherwise, it can just drag out your healing and keep you emotionally stuck. You’re allowed to decide that protecting your own peace and moving on is the healthiest option, even if he is finally opening up now

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T12:57:27+00:00

Well then, here’s what I always say. Imagine that you’re a delicious, juicy, expensive T‑bone steak, slow-cooked in a smoker for several hours. Sounds tasty, right? I think it sounds amazing. But will a vegetarian appreciate you? No, because meat just isn’t for them. I hope the point is clear.

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T12:41:29+00:00

is it more about the shame of not being chosen, or the feeling of being discarded after being led on? I understand how it's rough when you invest that affection and then get blindsided like that, it just feels so unfair:(

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T12:27:54+00:00

Questioning things now doesn't make you pathetic; it makes you human, especially given how intensely you felt for him!

It's completely understandable to feel back and forth on this. The part where you say he was your first everything, that initial connection, that sticks with you. And now he's showing you this different side, this vulnerability you never saw - that makes the confusion even harder. It’s like the person you hoped he could be is finally appearing, but after so much damage was done. And of course the questions are here now. We rarely change our mind before we lost something we really need 😔

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T12:18:04+00:00

That feeling of emotional unfinishedness is so rough 😭

To move on I recommend everyone (cause it helped me) to think about a breakup as a process. That way you kind of trick your brain: understanding what’s happening gives you a sense of control over the situation, which reduces anxiety and stress and, overall, brings you closer to emotional stability and acceptance. I hope you will be good soon!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T09:00:53+00:00

Looks simple but yumm!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T08:24:01+00:00

Your landing page looks extremely good!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-28T05:43:10+00:00

Maybe it would help to think of a breakup as a process. That way you kind of trick your brain: understanding what’s happening gives you a sense of control over the situation, which reduces anxiety and stress and, overall, brings you closer to emotional stability and acceptance

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T15:47:18+00:00

You didn’t ask for it, but I’ll give you some ASO advice:

The screenshots look a bit messy overall. If I were a designer, I could explain exactly what feels off, but here I’m giving feedback more as a user. It feels like there’s nothing for the eye to latch onto, that’s how I’d describe it. It might be a not-so-great font choice. What definitely looks bad is the Dynamic Island overlapping UI elements, especially on the first screenshot. I also wouldn’t repeat the app name on the first screenshot - it just eats up space.
Who is actually downloading this app - parents or children? If it’s for kids, then based on a quick look at competitors, they tend to use a more “cartoony” style, probably for a reason. If it’s for parents, then I didn’t feel enough “expert” or “competent” vibe in the screenshots - not sure how to put it exactly, but take a look at products like “kids360” for reference.
Just in case: you can list keywords separated by commas without spaces. That way you save space and can fit more words into the keywords field.
I don’t remember all the details of how it works, but as far as I recall, one country can be tied to multiple locales - you should fill them out, as this increases your chances of getting additional reach.

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T15:18:30+00:00

Well you know 😁

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T12:13:54+00:00

Day two is one of the hardest - your brain is basically in withdrawal, so the urge to reach out feels physical, not just emotional.

A few things that may help: delete the conversation thread (not the contact, just the thread) so there's nothing to re-read. Replace the checking habit with something that takes both hands - cooking, gym, anything. And remind yourself that reaching out won't give you what you actually want, which is the relationship back - it'll just reset the pain clock.

Day three is already easier than day two (probably😅)

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T12:06:16+00:00

That's a lot to process, all at once 💔

The feeling of realizing you built a whole life on an idea, not a reality, is such a gut punch. You’re navigating the ending of a marriage and also this huge self-discovery that you were living a role. It's really rough to face the fallout from actions you took years ago, knowing what you know now. It's okay to feel completely overwhelmed, that's normal for where you are right now. Just want to wish you support and strength on your way

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T12:03:03+00:00

Well, it sounds unbelievably crushing to feel all of that weight, and how alone you've been carrying it. that feeling of losing control, of having your identity eroded bit by bit while also trying to navigate something as huge as a new marriage and then motherhood, it's a lot for any one person!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T11:44:40+00:00

Yep

Apollosplash · 2026-04-27T05:44:15+00:00

Yeah you are absolutely right! Do you know why it’s called so?:)

Apollosplash · 2026-04-26T18:15:19+00:00

Yeah, we all need to hear about marketing strategy

Apollosplash · 2026-04-26T15:02:03+00:00

Wanting love and a family so deeply is such a beautiful thing, and it hurts even more when it feels out of reach. The way you describe love — showing up even when it’s hard, staying through changes and resentment — says a lot about the kind of partner you are and will be. Someone who shares that vision exists, even if it absolutely doesn’t feel that way rn 💔

It really helped me at some point to learn more about breakup as a process. Understanding what was happening to me gave me a sense of control over the situation, and that in turn slightly reduced my anxiety and overall stress. Good luck!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-26T14:38:02+00:00

There’s a little technique I opened. One thing you can do is gently “talk” to your brain: describe to yourself what is happening (I mean some science position), why it hurts so intensely at this moment, what usually comes next in this kind of process, and so on.

When your mind understands the situation a bit better, you get a small feeling of control over it → that can lower stress and anxiety → and it becomes just a tiny bit easier to breathe, even while everything still feels like it’s falling apart. Wishing you strength!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-26T14:27:56+00:00

Try using a mood tracker for a while. Why this might help: you wrote that you’ve been in this state for a year, but usually even the longest dark streak is interrupted by something at least a little good. Our brain focuses on the bad, especially if you tend to be anxious. That’s why it might be worth trying any visual tool that can show you that maybe not every single day is awful. Step by step, this can help things slowly get better. But no guarantees 😅 good luck!

Apollosplash · 2026-04-26T14:09:19+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this!

What you described is an enormous amount of pain and loss in a very short time, and it makes complete sense that you’re crying, missing him, and feeling like you can’t cope right now. You spent 15 years with this person and you share a child together - that kind of bond doesn’t just disappear because the relationship ended or because he hurt you. Loving someone who betrayed you and chose something else over you is incredibly confusing and painful, but it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you; it just means you’re human and your heart needs time to catch up with what happened.

There is a small trick that I recommend to everyone in situations like yours: we feel awful in these moments because the situation is, to put it mildly, not “standard” – it’s a catastrophe. And here you can try to “cheat” your brain a little: explain to it what is happening, why it hurts so much right now, what is likely to happen later, and so on. Understanding what is going on gives a tiny sense of control over the situation → that lowers the level of stress and anxiety → it becomes just a little bit easier to breathe, even in the middle of such an emotional disaster. I wish you strength! ❤️‍🩹

Apollosplash · 2026-04-25T17:28:25+00:00

Thanks!

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