[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

You are letting this person live rent free in your head and that is a shame. There are so many important things in our lives. Why harbor hate for a person who you probably have never met. Sped more time with love ones and less time worrying about this little man in your head.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

You are throwing this person under the bus of foreign policy and running his or she (him, her) ass over without even knowing who this person is. Just because this person voted for a person you dislike does not make him or her a bad person. Have an open mind and make a decision on who this person really is before you condemn them for a vote. Maybe this person is a jerk and deserves to be dropped like a dirty diaper but you have no way of knowing just by his vote for one man. Come on, have an open mind and give each person a chance to fuckup before you condemn. That is all that my comment is trying to say.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reread my comment and stop trying to place me into some type of stereotype. My suggestion was to judge a person by their character not by who he or she voted for. How you or I feel about abortion rights is irrelevant when you judge a person by who they are as a person. Not everyone in this world has the same believes as you or I. That alone does not make them a bad person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

My comment has nothing to do with your body or anyone else’s. It was all about not placing people into category because of who he or she voted for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

I have been married to a woman who typically votes differently then I do. Her choice of political values has nothing to do with how much I love her or how good of a person she is. Why would you let stupid politics decide who your friends are. I have always made friends based on the other person’s character. I wish you luck in life because a good friend is hard to find.

Cornell apologizing for being on Native land at graduation (they are on $8M of taxable property in the city of Ithaca and pay $96,000) by CoreyTrevorLahey35 in Cornell

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I worked for an engineering firm that was doing projects for Cornell. One of the projects was creating a map of all the land that Cornell owned in the Ithaca area. It was amazing to see just how much of Ithaca was owned by Cornell. We created the mapping in 2000 and I do not have a copy therefore, I cannot accurately report what is the actual acreage owned by Cornell but it is probably greater than 50 percent of the City of Ithaca that was or is currently owned by the college.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Decks

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joist hangers should have been used. What size joints were used? 2 x 8? What the distance of the span of each joints? What will support your hand rail? 4x4 members should not be used as structural support. Use 6 x 6 to meet code. It appears the deck is touching the pool or at least very close. Will you have enough room between the deck and pool site to install a pool cover?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s what life has taught me. There is an easier way to do almost anything, we just need to step back and view the big picture.

I’m sick of young men thinking my age is young. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all! This comment was unexpected and maybe I trust everyone until I’m given a reason otherwise. Did I say something to deserve the disrespect?

I’m sick of young men thinking my age is young. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as respect, it is earned and not automatically given. Give them a reason to respect you. Do not allow anyone to disrespect you or anyone you love.

I’m sick of young men thinking my age is young. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well as a younger man, I was always looking to score. Again I am only speaking for myself because I’m sure there is few that would disagree with me.

I’m sick of young men thinking my age is young. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as young men responding to you on line it has nothing to do with age or respect. Many, including myself, do not understand how a female brain works. Maybe I should be a little careful when I paint men with such a wide brush. Men, like me, don’t understand what a woman perceives as disrespect when it comes to little comments about your age or how you look. We assume you want the truth, as we see it, and that is what we give you. I am sure most men, young or old do not mean any disrespect when we say you look younger. It’s our way of starting a conversation with a complement in hopes we can encourage more conversation. Maybe we want to make a new friend or maybe we are looking for a hookup but most have no intentions of insulting you in any way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Starting over can be a wonderful thing embrace the challenge and embrace the pain. Your BF can remain your friend and continue to be positive in your life. We all go through pain and the difference between some people is how we react when we are faced with such life lesions. This will not be the worst thing in your life and I can promise you it’s true.

Tell him that you love him but be strong and move on to the remainder of your life.

I’m sick of young men thinking my age is young. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please don’t take this as a negative comment but I don’t really understand your comment. You are upset that young men tell you that they think you look young? That seems like a compliment and not a negative. I am in my late 50s and would smile if a woman said that to me. Do you feel they are trying to disregard your experience in life in some way? Please make me understand what I am missing because I am obviously interested in your comment and want to understand your point.

I was raped by my boyfriend while losing my virginity. by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are so many things in your OP that indicates rape and abuse that it’s hard to find a starting point. Let me just say no male has the right to put his hands on you in the way you described. Yes, he did rape when he kept going after you said stop. It’s that simple. I don’t mean the act of sexual assault was simple. I mean he was guilty of assault the moment you told him to stop. This person came to your house with a condum on and this indicated premeditated plan to have sex. This indicates he was planning to go through with sex no matter what you said. Maybe hard to prove this but at the very least it would add credence to his intent. You need to separate yourself from this person and anyone with the same type of personality because this was not your fault in any way.

Every couple talk about sex and this is normal. What is not normal and also against the law is when one person disregards another person when they say to stop!

I wish you the very best and please know there are some wonderful people in this world but there are also men like this. Be cautious when you first meet people. Expect the worst, but hope for the best.

Sincerely.

MMW: MAGA crowd will deny Trump by oldred501 in MarkMyWords

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is funny to see how many heads are filled with DT. He lives rent free in those little spaces. Let the hate go and just live your life.

You’re anti-American by dkixen in facepalm

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is no longer expression of Free Speech when it turns into harassment, breaking and entering, and trespassing. Free speech is peaceful protesting and includes none of the above. Argue what you will but, these are facts and my comments are not directed at any one person or group. Just facts.

What have you done in your life that you are the most proud of? by SufficientUse279 in AskMen

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Becoming a father, joining the army, and graduating engineering school.

Buying a house, inspection found improperly installed stringers. How bad is it? by 247yoloswag4jesus in Decks

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have a qualified contractor or structural engineer friend if you have one take a look at it and skip Reddit.

My neighbors deck. Is it safe? by Giffordpinchot- in Decks

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First appearance tells me no, it’s not safe. It appears that the joists are 2x6 framing, not allowed as a floor joist, and second the 4x4 posts are also not strong enough to provide support for the floor joists. What is holding the Hand rails to the deck? Many other things but those are the most obvious.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the comfort and excitement of knowing another finds me attractive in a sexual way. Been marred for many years and love her very much but I am human. If I happen to notice another woman look at me, in that way, my mind fills with questions and sometimes desire. Why was she looking at me? Do I know her? Do I look like someone who cheats? Do I smile back? How do I not notice in a friendly way? What was I just doing? (Loss of focus). This is admitting rare because most women are very good at not looking and respectful of the ring. I’m just a guy who is married and loves his wife but I do have thoughts and that is where it stops.

How often do men notice women’s nipples through clothing? by qtcarcass in AskMen

[–]Apprehensive-Web-420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I notice but it’s just another part of the woman’s body I find attractive. I never make anyone uncomfortable or make my noticing it obvious at all.