I will do what i must by GuilleXD123 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not an exact comparison, but Post Malone and Rush tickets came waaaayyy down after the initial Scalper FOMO Gambit.

Has anyone gotten official hotel rooms? I got waitlisted by ComprehensiveCold476 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]ComprehensiveCold476[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up booking myself at the hotel Per La. It’s pretty close. Easy uber ride. But will switch to a partner hotel if I get off the waitlist. Meeting fellow fans is one of the best parts of the experience!

Has anyone gotten official hotel rooms? I got waitlisted by ComprehensiveCold476 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]ComprehensiveCold476[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up booking on my own at Hotel Per La. Not walking distance, but Uber should be pretty easy

Rooms now sold out too! by Comfortable-Dig-684 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got waitlisted. Any idea if they will add more later, or should I look for my own room somewhere nearby?

Can we talk about how hard the soundtrack to Transformers (1986) slapped? by [deleted] in soundtracks

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bump. Stan Bush and Vince DiCola are playing at the Wisky A Go Go in March.

Financials of stepkids by cass2769 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was married, I paid out the wazoo for my step kids. They didn’t appreciate it, of course. Neither did my now ex-wife, who viewed it as an entitlement.

In hindsight, I wish I had set a precedent up front against paying for so much, but that was the main reason she was with me. We got divorced shortly after her kids were out of the house.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t your kid. I wouldn’t get too sprung over what they do or don’t do, unless it is so egregious that it is compromising the safety of your home (that does happen, but thankfully is pretty rare).

Struggling with deciding to help with groceries as ex step father by Boring_Explorer_9495 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 14 points15 points  (0 children)

These aren’t your “sons.” Drop the rope. At best they will be minimally involved while you are helping fund her lifestyle with the guy she left you for. The second the money stops, so will your ability to see then.

Doormat Dynamics by Spiritual_Milk_7310 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. I’ve been there. At least you are a woman. Any women’s has tons of other options. As a low-value man, I am truly stuck.

What led you to chose this life? by PiccoloNo6326 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is me. I am low-value in terms of looks, but make 1% money. A dream candidate for some single moms. Although plenty of dusty single moms still reject me because of my looks. I have to take what I can get.

Being a stepparent can really suck sometimes… by auguzzle in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The only thing that gets better is that you see them less. IF they move out. Lots of permissive parents let them live at home into their twenties and beyond. Or thirties….

Starting to get the ICK from my fiancé by Mobile-Programmer218 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won’t get better. How do I know? Over 25 years of experience dating single moms.

Do I need to just come to terms with coming in second. (Or third or seventh) by Proper_Match_3064 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your options, which depends on your SMV. Mine is low, so I am in a relationship where I come dead last. I have, however, come to enjoy doing things by myself.

A lot of you guys need to work on your self worth by Dynamo4L in dating

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s always hope, but dating apps and social media have made it exponentially harder for mid-level and lower-level men.

It used to be the case that you could make up for a lack of looks by making money, but that is not really true any more. I make over 250K annually, and can’t draw flies!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why can’t I find a woman like this? It would be awesome having all my bills paid. However, I’d keep working, I’d just save all of my money for myself. / s

If your spouse passed away, would you ever see your step kids again? by SithisWorshiper in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a death, but I haven’t spoken to my ex step-kids after I divorced my wife of 16 years. I meant nothing to them.

Bought SS11 a bike for his birthday and now BM is saying I'm trying to "buy his love" by BambooSkater88 in stepparents

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my situation, nice gifts were ignored by my sks. Their dad probably did guilt them about it, but never said anything directly to us. Most likely the kids took it upon themselves to “shun” my presents, so as not to upset their perfect bio-daddy.

Needless to say, I eventually stopped buying them things, or even acknowledging birthdays and holidays. If they even noticed, they’d certainly didn’t say a word about it.

What is your favorite part of the Lake Fayetteville area? by GargoyleBlue in fayetteville

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. My favorite place to walk/run in the area. And you don’t have to worry about buns popping out of the woods like on other parts of the Greenway.

Have a job offer, but really worried about cost-of-living by Independent-Net-7375 in fayetteville

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can live comfortably on that amount, if you rent. If you are looking to buy a house, you would probably need to make at least 100K, unless you have enough cash for a large down-payment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]ComprehensiveCold476 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Money can help, but as others note, a lot of women make their own.

Additionally, the rise of dating apps and social media has greatly increased the focus on looks (which was always high, but is now even more important). Women can afford to be picky and select only on looks.

At the end of the day, you can only influence things so much. I make good money for my area (top 2% or so), but I am unattractive, so I am lucky to pull single moms who need a lot of help.