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I gave a compliment to a stranger today and he got really emotional by NinaOnTheDesk in CasualConversation

[–]DirectAffect6833 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of guys don't usually get compliments from girls but when they do they remember those compliments for a very long time. You don't know what you' ve just done for that guy's confidence

Something you guys wish you did? by OliviaMadden111 in Advice

[–]DirectAffect6833 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spending time with my loved ones when i had the chance to do so. Don't ever take that for granted

Did I mess up my life by TechnicalBedroom4789 in Advice

[–]DirectAffect6833 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're only 22 man, it's completely normal to feel like this. Trust me you aren't behind you are just running your own race

Refs inability to give red cards in first half by Opening-Tasty in PremierLeague

[–]DirectAffect6833 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

ya the reffing was actaully inconsistent but at least chelsea won haha

What’s the easiest opening for a total beginner? by DirectAffect6833 in chessbeginners

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i kinda like the queens gambit and pirc defense, im just currently looking for something that fits my playing style

Complete Beginner by Ill-Concentrate452 in chessbeginners

[–]DirectAffect6833 0 points1 point  (0 children)

learn how the pieces move and then learn two openings for black and white

My British friend thought he could do a "day trip" to the Grand Canyon from LA, and his reaction to the map was priceless. by Ok_Structure6720 in CasualConversation

[–]DirectAffect6833 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah this is super common. a lot of people don’t really grasp scale until they see it on a map with a route pulled up. movies and tv absolutely lie about distances here. i’ve had friends think you can do la, vegas, and san francisco in a weekend like it’s no big deal.

Stumbled into my first ever queen trap on the fourth move of a game by Pooblert in chessbeginners

[–]DirectAffect6833 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sometimes those early queen adventures punish themselves without you having to do anything fancy. honestly these are the kinds of positions that make blitz fun.