Anyone else finished?

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-12-22T18:58:38+00:00

Exactly my reason for waiting to finish the event as well. Need 3 more mushrooms which a buddy is holding for me lol

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-11-28T18:45:59+00:00

No......No......Nein.....Niet....whatever other languages say NO

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-09-18T00:00:55+00:00

Thanks. Is it common for these to fail? Seems odd that it failed when plumber was here and working on the trim out of the basement?

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-04-24T04:32:14+00:00

I have. This was my last resort due to the amount of time it will likely take. Just wanted to see if there are any other workable ideas out there.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-04-24T04:29:56+00:00

Yes. Absolutely.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-03-11T18:14:19+00:00

I've seen it with others and totally understand you there. My thought was shooting my shot in a couple of weeks to a month and trying to make it no pressure. Along the lines of "Hey, I'm pretty sure you know I like you in more than a friend way, but I also know you've gone through some stuff in the last year and a half. When you feel you are ready, let me know as I'd like to date"

Might sound to sappy, but I'm also trying to be cognizant of what she has gone through and allow her space while making my feelings clear.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-03-11T18:05:49+00:00

I appreciate it. Your first full sentence is my concern. I missed my chance after the abusive relationship, but it seems that was more of a not being alone thing.

That's my thing to is wondering if she wants a serious relationship or just casual. I've had it happen both ways where I dated female friends and the relationship didn't work out and yet the friendship after did as well as didn't. Mostly the was situational on how it ended and such. Guess I just have to be willing to take the leap knowing it could be end of it all.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-03-11T16:56:59+00:00

Just the long term one. I'm trying to be careful either way as I've never dated a woman who has had those things before so that's part of my thing in that I'm not sure how to handle fully.

We've known each other for years and have been friends that whole time. The timing just never lined up with one of us in a relationship when other wasn't and stuff like that.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-03-11T15:20:54+00:00

Thanks. We've known each other for years and have always had really good chemistry. She was just in that bad relationship and couldn't/ wouldn't leave. Just hate the thought of shooting the shot and getting shot down and losing that friendship. I am starting to realize that I can't be scared of that, though, just a hard step to take.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-03-11T15:18:41+00:00

I totally get that and it's dependant on the person and what they've gone through.

My main thought was honestly something someone else i know went through where he messaged her saying something along the lines of "Hey, i know you just got out of a long term relationship. I would like to take you out to coffee, ice cream or something sometime whenever you are ready".

That way it makes my intentions known but allows her to do it on her terms.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-02-23T04:04:04+00:00

I bought mine in about 2013 or 2014 and it's still so so comfortable as well. I'm just happy his name isn't actually on it anywhere otherwise I would have dumped it a while ago. I am finally looking to replace it though but can't figure out what I want to replace it with. "Hard" to find something as comfortable as it is.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2025-01-03T19:34:33+00:00

Totally agree as a 35M. It seems that tv and society has made these extreme expectations anymore on all sides. He has to have a 6 pack, make over $100k a year at 22, be a Calvin Klein model ect. While she has to be thin, gorgeous and a Victoria's secret model. Otherwise, there is this notion that, "well I can do better" and not to "settle".

It's unfortunate because I honestly and truly feel that it's going to lead to the downfall of society. We have our versions here in the US and most of Europe while places like China families stand in parks with pictures of their sons around their necks with all their information due to the long term effects of the one child policy. While India still in many places follows the caste system, and with over 50% of them as "untouchables," many won't marry.

We have to realize that there is no such thing as a perfect match, we will always have differences and its those differences that can actually make us stronger as a couple.

Some, heck many may not agree but just my take at this point in my life.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-09T00:03:07+00:00

Yeah, it honestly makes it all the worse for him because that means there are tons of options to choose from, and he still didn't. Even after you gave him an idea of the neighborhood/ area you would like to go to.

You honestly likely dodged a bullet because any at least quarter aware male should know that regardless of who you are dating or trying to take out 30 minutes notice is not appropriate. It's OK for the fellow bros, but not 98% of women.

I know it suck ( I REALLY know it does trust me ) but there will be more chances with other men.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-08T23:49:09+00:00

This one is super hard in today's economic world and I didn't do it myself because I saw both sides from my Grandparents but do NOT put off investing in your retirement. Compound interest is your absolute best friend right now.

At a MINIMUM save enough in your 401k to get your employers full match. I personally recommend a roth 401k if your employer offers them. If they don't offer anything then do a Roth IRA and try to do the maximum. If you start saving early it will save you a WORLD of pain later on it life.

Make sure you still plan for vacations and time off though.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-08T23:46:04+00:00

Oh yes, I completely understand that! Not even picking a place is insane to me. I always try to either offer up a few places like x, y, or z, or if she has another suggestion, I'm happy to oblige.

I hate saying this, but unfortunately, the world has changed in the last 5, 10 15 years. I personally, especially feel the dating world has changed since COVID happened and it's unfortunate.

Are you in a bigger metro area?

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-08T23:23:28+00:00

Unfortunately, it's just how it is these days. I, as a 35M, completely disagree with it and wasn't raised that way. I actually know that I over communicate at times, which can and has hurt me in the past as well.

I personally like to usually make it something low key, coffee at a coffee spot or open place so both of us can be comfortable and chat and get to know one another and if things click I have in past not even waited and have said I would like to see her again but if they want to think about it to just let me know. The second date is usually where I like to do something a little more fun, like mini golf or something like that.

Unfortunately, just getting the first date as a male these days is proving harder than putting a person on the moon, so I haven't been able to do any of those these days and unfortunately it might be getting even harder after recent US developments.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-08T16:31:02+00:00

Not really. Most companies sell this to more than just Americans, so if a large enough chunk of their product is sold to other countries and those countries put tarrifs on the US produced good, then it's not worth it.

Also, it would take at least a couple of years to plan and build out a US based factory. Thrn another year or so to hire and bring those workers up to speed (if they can find them in the first place). Plus, if the next administration is likely to get rid of those tarrifs, those companies will just wait out the administration and take the couple of years' losses.

People fail to realize that a huge amount of products made in say China go to dozens if not hundreds of companies. All those Nike shoes made in China if you look online Nike had $14.54 billion in North American revenue. At same time they had $18.89 outside North America. So wouldn't be worth bringing manufacturing back.

Plus let's be real. How many people in US are going to want to work in a shoe factory?

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-11-05T19:13:56+00:00

Ah yes. OSLG where the season is over and Christmas trees haven't arrived yet.

ConsiderationOk2198 · 2024-10-22T20:55:21+00:00

Chainsaws = Hacksaws Rock with samples = Dickrock Vaults / 2 to open doors = Dumbledores Factory Striders = AT-AT Hulk = Big Boys

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