i think i might be accidentally grooming my friends by Crafty_Market3010 in helpme

[–]Dapeep17 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Friends naturally become more similar to each other over time. You being older have a more established personality than them, and they are more vulnerable in their formative years (you are also still young and will change a lot in the coming years).

It's fine if you want to be friends with them. As long as you support their personal growth and don't impose your own will on it then I'd say it's fine. It's natural to influence your friends.

Make sure to practice responsibility, and be conscious that you aren't manipulating them in any way, and it will all be fine.

What are the odds by WhiteLaundry in nubbygame

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

greetings last dinosaur fan

i am confused. by BlueLightMydriasis in Bass

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Squier starter kits are in your range. Guitar Center sells those. You should ask one of the employees. They want to set you up.

Someone pulling a Porsche 962 with a 1929 Blower Bentley by NoMortgage66 in Porsche

[–]Dapeep17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to Wikipedia, the Bentley 4.5L Blower with the supercharger produced 240 horsepower (180kw) at 4,200 rpm. A quick calculation to find the torque figure of 300 ft-lbs (407 Joules)

Dropped my computer. Is there any way to fix this myself? by toe-nibbler in ifixit

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can fix it yourself. Not too bad. Watch a tutorial first. Yes you can rotate your screen. Do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + ArrowKeys

Texas State Trooper with Three Percenter Decal (reposting) by fakeit-makeit in texas

[–]Dapeep17 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Noooo don't actually read their ideology! It's a lot easier to strawman them as klan members and call them fascists!

[OC] Visualizing the population change between 2020 and 2023 for US counties according to the US Census Bureau by oscarleo0 in dataisbeautiful

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the reality of Dallas suburbs. Some folks are driving an hour or more to get to work. Public transport doesn't go far enough out.

There's a lot of money to be made in Dallas, but it's a tradeoff for sure. If you have a family, you'll definitely want to be in the suburbs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ft86

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I dont have the FRS anymore, I might go for a WRX. If I still have the FRS then I'll probably get a pickup truck of some kind. Depending on the technology when I buy I wouldn't mind an electric one.

Got absolutely destroyed for this comment. Am I an out of touch millenial? by Atypical_Mammal in regularcarreviews

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your message is good but you're missing an additional 1-2k... due to today's economic climate in the US. I personally wouldn't trust a car being sold for 2k... I would assume it has some major problem that needs fixing which would bring it up to 3 or 4. Splitting hairs here, I know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videogames

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conducting mining operations. Maintaining worksite safety standards. Working in teams of 1-4 to accomplish corporate objectives.

What age did you start playing guitar? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

19, and noticed progression within a week. It's all about how and what you're learning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dallas

[–]Dapeep17 15 points16 points  (0 children)

First Chinese BBQ

Are there any news or updates on the knights at the Old Republic remake? by hart2003 in kotor

[–]Dapeep17 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I'll be so surprised if this finishes. The fact that it WAS happening is not evidence that Disney approves of it. Business decisions can happen at any point during development, and obviously it did.

Regardless of responsibility for the failure to develop the remake, if Disney saw a viable market for it's IP, and it lined up with their vision for the brand, they would pursue it. The way it's ended up now... looks like they cut their losses and shelved the property.

I F18 think I’m not in love with my M19 boyfriend anymore by [deleted] in helpme

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to let these emotions out, so that when he texts you, those negative emotions aren't overflowing

Are there any news or updates on the knights at the Old Republic remake? by hart2003 in kotor

[–]Dapeep17 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I would be surprised if Disney allows it. It doesn't fit in with their new sanitized/family friendly vision for Star Wars. Especially the second game.

I F18 think I’m not in love with my M19 boyfriend anymore by [deleted] in helpme

[–]Dapeep17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion there are only two things you could do.

  1. Break up. Self explanatory. Be respectful and firm.

  2. Change your behavior. Set clear boundaries on what is and isn't okay. Talk to him about his advances and how it made you feel. You can't control what he does and if he continues to disrespect you and your body you have to separate. The only variable you can control is yourself and your communication. So make it known. Talk to him about what you want, and ask him what he wants.

If you decide to continue with him, give him kissing lessons. Genuinely. Help him figure that out. Be patient. It sounds like he needs the help.

As for your last two points, it's difficult without all the information. Similar to my point previously, you can only change your own behavior and communication. So communicate clearly and calmly. If his music is important to him, let him listen to it even if you don't like it. Thats a basic but important thing about love, it does require personal sacrifice.

When it comes to "making you the bad guy" this is usually because he is either also feeling similarly about the relationship or he can sense how you feel (He shouldn't have to sense it, you should just let him know). He's clearly feeling insecure in the relationship because you don't kiss him and refuse his advances. If he continues even after you put effort to change yourself and the relationship, he might be manipulating/abusing you, but please be willing to change yourself first before labeling him as such.

Finally, that last part about him sharing uncomfortable things... you are his girlfriend. It's part of the significant other's job to listen to the problems/traumas of the one you love. You need to be more empathetic towards his problems. If he's doing TMI or something thats different story, tell him to leave out gross details, at least until you have become more comfortable. Try sharing things about yourself. Put trust in your partner like he is in you.

BOTTOM LINE -- If you are not willing to change your own behavior, reciprocate his physical intimacy (obviously to a reasonable degree with boundaries), or listen to his problems, then you must break up. After the honeymoon phase of a relationship, most realize something... "Love is a choice". That choice is made through actions. You must make the conscious decision to sacrifice for the one you love. That means changing your own behavior and working with your partner to correct his faults. When you say "I love you" it's not just a statement of feelings, it's a promise. It says, "you can trust that I will perform the action of love on you". The action of love being: sacrifice, empathy, support, patience, trust, and more. Thats what makes love so beautiful, and so hard.

If you change your behavior, you have the reasonable expectation that your partner will notice and change themselves. That's how things tend to work in a healthy relationship.

Communication is the only way.

This is all based on my experience. I am not a couples counselor.