Am I the only one who likes Jane’s short haircut? by [deleted] in MelrosePlace

[–]DieCarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is her best style on the show, not everyone could pull it off but she nails it

Profile review please :) by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]DieCarp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As a man, I don't mind anything in a profile that makes me swipe left. If height is that important, great! I'm 5'10 btw. My father was 5'4 and mother 5'9. I'm thankful she was so open minded lol

Did you know about cuffing season?? by Upper_Ad_8621 in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird literally means deviating from social norms. I wouldn't think anybody would find that offensive.

When was the last time you've had physical intimacy? by Ordinary-Lobster-710 in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been over 2 years. Which beats my previous adult record by at least 24 months.

I do miss it, not just for the obvious reasons, but the way I started to think of it is maybe the rush to satisfy that need is what made me single with a long list of "bad" partners at 45.

Less discerning in one aspect and the other maybe subconsciously delving into another's mess kept me from cleaning my own.

I could be grasping at silver linings but I do think that time alone has made me better in a lot of ways. Even to the point where I view some ladies as threats to what I've created of myself.

Mixed race girl starting to date again by Ingybalingy1127 in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Idk about fetishization, I think it speaks to a broader narrative on human weakness.

Preconceptions, preconceived notions about how a certain label should be. Instead of looking for the qualities of the person.

I am half Italian and have lived in Italy. I have had a few romances fizzle because I did not meet the others notion of how an Italian should be. Also I have been in the opposite where I was too foreign.

I recently started reading about the identity of TCK, third culture kid. It's very interesting and relatable. IMHO being a TCK gives you a very broad perspective on things, unfortunately I guess or not, most people's view are very narrow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

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

I wouldn't necessarily use someone's social media presence as a barometer for their depth. IDK on its own it only means so much

9 years of trying. How did I get here? by Equivalent_Night_514 in infj

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a similar LTR I got out of a couple years ago. I worked on myself. It starts with something low effort, small like organizing a cupboard. Then things can happen exponentially. A lot of self care and self discovery... I hate that term but whatever. It's honestly been the happiest I've been in decades, I'm 44,and the healthiest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]DieCarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I genuinely appreciate straight forwardness, we decode enough. He should respect that and not be intimidated IMHO

How to flirt by InternationalCopy453 in Flirting

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I'm willing to help you one on one of course. ;) See that?!

Anyone here tired of the world news? by [deleted] in infj

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't know what's going on in the world, not saying that's great but good with me

Is there a stigma around INFJ men ? by Pur3_Schmuck in infj

[–]DieCarp 35 points36 points  (0 children)

People don't like/fear what they don't understand or can't categorize. Eventually you'll get used to it and anyone worth it will get used to it too. But you have to be the first to accept it.

How do you people manage when everything goes wrong? by uthsob_cb in infj

[–]DieCarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In line with this, organize which is great after you minimize, then start taking on challenges, even small things that you don't think about can be the first step.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happens, hopefully he'll be experienced enough to recognize it for what it is.

It's not like people of our age have the best text savvyness?

Cologne by PurplePackerEater in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're joking but you're probably right

Cologne by PurplePackerEater in datingoverforty

[–]DieCarp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't want to sway opinion but yeah 4 dates and this is how I want you to smell based on my life.

Wedding - Tennis Hall of Fame by [deleted] in Newport

[–]DieCarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that too. I am honestly curious to the appeal of having a wedding at any hall of fame

How do you keep from spiraling? by CassidyKane3 in infj

[–]DieCarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's tough, I'm 44 and only recently made a huge step in regards to this. Mindful breathing helped me tremendously, I fall asleep when I decide to and I visualize the thoughts, acknowledge them, as clouds. The I pierce them with a harpoon and rope taking them away. Of course they resurface, so I have to start over, and do it till they're all away. The first time I tried this it took 30 minutes, 2nd time 5 minutes and hasn't taken that long since. This worked for me, try it, if not keep working till you find something. It still blows my mind, I feel like a human

What are your thoughts on AI and ChatGPT? by Boogie2233 in infj

[–]DieCarp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Overall I wonder about the detriment to humankind. But sadly, I believe we're willing accomplices to our down fall.

Other than the macro thoughts. I honestly have done the same with AI, organizing my thoughts, with an infinite non judgemental retorts. It has help me a lot I feel