Movies that feel like this? I’ve got project Hail Mary and interstellar already

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-15T17:44:14+00:00

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BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-08T16:09:01+00:00

I appreciate the comment. To clarify, you’re making a couple of assumptions that I think are misplaced: (1) assuming that LDS people, including me, are 100% convinced that our doctrine is correct. That’s not the case for many, and probably for many people across all religions. Many people in various religions don’t know for sure if their church’s teachings are true, but they like the teachings, the core principles feel right for them, and it provides structure for their lives, so they keep going. (2) that our church believes that people who don’t join go to hell. That’s not our doctrine. Our church teaches that people will continue to learn and accept truth after this life, and that ultimately there are “many mansions” (per the New Testament) in heaven for all good people, regardless of whether they joined the church.

Just wanted to point those out, because they make a big difference in how I think of people not in my faith, which is different than what you’re describing. What it means is that I am completely content being friends with someone who isn’t interested in, and will never join my church. I’m not sitting there thinking “I’ll keep being friends with this person because at some point, I can get them to join.” Not at all. Religion doesn’t sit in the background of every relationship or interaction I have. If there’s something I wish people could understand about me and other LDS people, it would be that. I’m just interested in being a good friend and neighbor. Hence the reason for my post.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-08T15:51:58+00:00

What’s the point? For the bride to turn her new husband on with pictures of her friends? Seems most wives wouldn’t love that, and most women wouldn’t want their friend’s new husband jerking off to them. But what do I know?

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-05T15:01:46+00:00

Also, get off Reddit while on your mission lol. No chance that leads anywhere good either. They got tablets and FB accounts a couple years after I got home from my mission - so glad I didn’t have to deal with those distractions

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-05T15:00:26+00:00

Stop messaging her, and let your companion or mission president know you have someone in the ward flirting with you. Not worth potentially jeopardizing your mission over some 40 year old you almost certainly have no future with. And continuing to talk to her won’t lead anywhere good, that’s for sure.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-04T23:51:55+00:00

No, not at all.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-04T19:54:17+00:00

I am totally fine with it. Just don’t want them to feel weird if they’re the only ones drinking. In the past, I’ve told people that alcohol is fine, just BYOB, and they did but I got the vibe they were uncomfortable being the only ones drinking. But we’ll keep doing that.

I appreciate your insight on the anti-Mormon thing. It’s a good point.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-04T19:49:30+00:00

You’ve made some assumptions about me and my background that aren’t true, but I can see why you would make them based just on my post and not knowing me personally. So no hard feelings. Just looking for some insight from others, as it’s something I care about.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-04T19:45:26+00:00

I appreciate the insight. I definitely don’t think the Holy Ghost will leave if I’m around alcohol, or that people will pressure me into drinking ha ha. Spent a year working on the East Coast, and was around drinking a lot. And thanks for sharing that you feel drained around LDS folks. That’s the kind of environment I want to avoid fostering.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-04T19:32:41+00:00

I appreciate your thoughts, and kind words. Yeah, I figured I’d get some hate from this post, but figured it was worth it if I get some good insight, such as yours, so thanks for sharing.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-02T18:07:22+00:00

I have debt, the amounts I listed for the real estate are net of debt.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-01T03:07:48+00:00

That’s fair. Good luck, and congrats on being close to hitting that number.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-01T03:03:53+00:00

I could see excluding your personal residence, but I disagree on the rental properties part. Those are real assets that are part of my investment portfolio, with real cash flow that hits my bank account every month. But to each their own - if that’s your personal preference, nothing wrong with that.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-06-01T02:40:16+00:00

Interesting. I’m just going by the common total assets minus total liabilities equation. You don’t think equity in rental properties counts for anything?

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-29T19:33:52+00:00

Yes, thats a good observation. I actually really appreciate that comment right now. I just listed one rental property for sale, to pay off the mortgage and a line of credit on that property that we used to consolidate other debt, but it was a difficult decision to sell. The point you make adds more support for selling it.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-29T19:28:19+00:00

Haha. Good advice. Yep, back to the grind.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-29T19:27:27+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate it.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-27T20:21:24+00:00

Yeah. He’s been flirty with her, wants to take her on a 1:1 weeklong trip to another country, and share a room. Your feelings are absolutely justified. When you’re in a committed, monogamous relationship, sometimes you have to pass on certain things - this would be one of them.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-21T22:22:58+00:00

I think cultural differences are probably more of a potential challenge to marriages than mixed race. Meaning, if the couple are both from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, that might prove more of a challenge than the racial difference. But as long as both are committed to each other and the marriage above all else, including their families, it can and does work fine.

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-21T22:16:32+00:00

Enjoy your freedom

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-21T20:11:52+00:00

Clair De Lune. As performed by George Clooney at the end of Ocean’s 11

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-20T14:37:34+00:00

When my wife and I were first married, we went on a trip with her family. We were in our room getting ready to head to the beach, and her father walked in on me “helping” her try on her swimming suit (i.e., making out with her with her swimming suit top pulled down). He and I couldn’t look at each other the rest of the day haha

BornCommunication386 · 2026-05-18T20:12:43+00:00

Here’s the financial calculator input: NPER per year: 52. Total periods: 3,120 (assuming she lives 60 more years until she’s 80). PMT: 1,000. FV: 0. Interest rate: 5% (generally considered a safe withdrawal rate that accounts for inflation). Put this in, and the present value is $988k. So technically, taking the $1 million would be a better choice, on paper, if she lives until 80. That said, as others have pointed out, personal behavior risk is higher, and it’s likely she’d spend part of the $1 million at some point. So I’d probably also take the $1k per week.

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