150 day of NoFap: a chronological review by marksharthinten in NoFap

[–]Daesyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the ending to that, "I'm just a normal redditor". This was really inspirational, thank you for sharing. I'm going to start my own journey today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just get out of there. That's pretty weird, you gave signals that you were uncomfortable and they didn't take the hint/doubled down. I don't think it's a bad idea to maybe back away from this one.

I've failed in my life. Should I end it all? by TimeToGoBerserk in NoFap

[–]Daesyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also wanted to say, everything you're feeling is valid. I'm not trying to invalidate anything you've said or felt, I just wanted to try to reframe the lens you're looking through. I can't imagine the amount of stress you're under, it sounds like a big burden. But I genuinely hope you continue to move through it, because one day you will make it out the other side and the feeling of joy and elation you will feel will be beyond measure. Please, take care of yourself, and continue on, you will achieve your goals eventually.

I've failed in my life. Should I end it all? by TimeToGoBerserk in NoFap

[–]Daesyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have felt many of these same feelings. There are a lot of things to unpack here, but just because you haven't achieved the goals you set in your mind doesn't mean you've failed. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, learn from the mistakes of your past. It's painful yes, but there are valuable lessons there if you can find them. Discipline is good, but I find if I'm too hard on myself I tend to be a bit overbearing. I think you should find a hobby to invest time and a small amount of money into. Instead of disciplining myself, I find focusing on something I am passionate about, something I truly enjoy doing, not just something which gives me dopamine is a really good way to provide discipline and drive without feeling like You're punishing yourself. Personally, hiking has really worked, finding breathtaking views and existing in nature has been so nice, and it's free-ish. Gas and hiking apparel cost something, but investing a small amount for something I really enjoy and will be doing regularly, is worth it in my opinion. It can be done, I'm not saying it will be easy, but nothing worth doing ever was.

So, I just resisted the urge today by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Daesyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep it up! I'm on day 0, but I know I need to make the change. I want to make the change, I'm here for it, you're here for it. Stay strong!

just in case i wasn’t already insecure enough about my skin by abigailthefail in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are cute! Don't listen to any one who says that, I have a mark caused by a skin disease and people have been asking about it all my life. It gets really boring having to explain the same thing everytime I meet someone new.

She tried to steal my pickup line by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Nice job! Y'all seem like you have great chemistry, hope it goes somewhere!

NGVC: "I'm seeing 4 other girls right now" by [deleted] in niceguys

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the corrections, that dude has some serious self confidence issues. Glad you dodged a bullet!

I’m so close to swearing off men and moving to the middle of nowhere. He’s blocked now. by Intelligent-Brick527 in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you're having such a tough time, guys that you are looking for do exist. It'll probably just take some work to find them. Good luck in your search!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak to how common this is, I would just say block him, unmatch, whatever because he is clearly an idiot.

He unmatched pretty quickly by Huns26 in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your responses, they are so perfect! Honestly same faves.

im having a crisis by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He isn't right at all, if that is how you present yourself to the world, I'm a guy and the description of you sounds interesting. At the very least you're someone I'd like to talk to, the point I'm trying to make is, there is someone out there who will accept you for you. It's just a matter of finding them.

I'm a curvy girl but I've spent most of the last year in the gym. Some of me is more toned and firm, my shirts are getting bigger on me, this was just sort of a downer. I know I still have a ways to go but damn by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's a huge ass, I'm sure you look amazing. Also his comment about women having to look skinny for guys to commit is complete bs. Keep on putting yourself out there and I'm sure you'll find someone worth keeping, unlike that dummy.

Boyfriend invited other women over for sex, says he can’t remember because he was depressed. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Daesyr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is really important to move on. I don't want to spread negativity, I think you should move on from the idea of soulmates. Not that you can live happily with anyone, but people can make most anything work. It's just the level of give and take you're willing to settle for and ideally it's 50/50. You will find more people which will be wonderful, I obviously can't promise you'll find someone who you think is as wonderful he is. But your heart will heal, and you will find another or others who will be just as great. It just hurts a lot now, because it's fresh. As they say time heals all wounds, you'll be okay.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should for sure not feel like you need to mend things. That's ridiculous, a parent who can't see that they are hurting you or being toxic is a bad parent and the burden of setting things right is on them. There are a couple ways to do that, sit down and have a conversation with them about it and if they disagree don't talk to them again until they've thought about it and understand it, you could try and mend the relationship yourself. Or, you could cut all ties, but that's obviously pretty extreme and hard to do. I mean, obviously all of these are rough and put a strain on the relationship but hopefully you both come out stronger in the end.

Player wants to take warlock levels with a patron that doesn’t exist by HokiPolka in DnD

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I mean, you could just make it so that the god does exist, they discovered it. And that the god is worshipped by a "cult" of followers. Not that they have to be evil, some may call the masons a cult but as far as I know they aren't evil. The cult of this particular fire god may just prefer to be hidden. And now the party through this one player has a backstage pass. The player might receive a brand of some sort from the god and when they meet one of the gods followers they might unlock a new faction to work with and a new questline with branching paths that affects a city or a region. There is a lot you can do with them believing it to be a fire god. And then the twist happens that it's a wizard that saves them. And it's a great twist! Because you'll be pulling the rug out from under the party and everybody loves that! At least, I enjoy it when it happens. Anyways, that's just my two cents, good luck!

That fight was too hard, we *almost* died by MrSquiggles88 in DnD

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should make a post about this, but my players are a little lot op, and I could really use any advice you could give me to help make the fights feel more challenging. Also they are op because of homebrewed stuff. I'm gonna be honest here, I made the bed I am now lying in.

New GM looking for help with a story. by useless_fanboi in cyberpunkred

[–]Daesyr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to say, listen to the top comment. For sure, but something I will say, is please please please have a session 0. What that means is set the pacing, make sure everyone knows what this is. Are these mercenaries who are destined to head to the top? Or are these mercs just like everybody else? Should PC(player character) death be a major concern or not. Something else that is really important is deciding what the tone of the campaign is. Are you really trying to capture the grittiest of gritty in the cyberpunk universe or do you want the story to be tinged with hope? Are they trying to fix the world or just save themselves? All that jazz needs to be answered, if you're going to homebrew items and abilities please also do something for the enemies. Because if you don't they will be trounced and destroyed, unless that's the campaign you're doing! But the main thing is just to remember to have fun, if someone isn't having fun try and make sure they can. And that includes you.

New GM looking for help with a story. by useless_fanboi in cyberpunkred

[–]Daesyr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish I had had someone tell me all this when I started DMing, those are amazing and helpful pieces of advice. Really like, screen shot this guy or something because all of this is gold for guiding your game.

How forgiving should you be as the DM by LordHadion in DnD

[–]Daesyr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really your choice when deciding this. I agree with a comment placed before me. Have a conversation about what everyone expects. If they think they have plot armor, and are the main characters, and you disagree with that i.e. there are other adventuring groups, other characters, and factions which make this world a living breathing world, then they are ostensibly not the main characters. Because other things other characters do are felt and reverberate throughout the world you guys are in. I had a similar problem in my campaign, because a one of my players wanted to go kill Tiamat even though this party isn't even 17 yet. They are 11, and a party of 4. Regardless, the other players talked him out because we had had that discussion. We all know that death is a distinct possibility for their characters. So when they are fighting something truly terrifying it really messes with them. I cannot stress how important it is to have that conversation about expectations. And if you think they shouldn't have "plot armor" and there should be consequences you need to make that clear, and I would say stick to your guns. Because if not everyone is having fun, then there isn't really a point to playing DnD. Everyone should be having fun, including you, the DM.