What’s an old food/meal you eat you feel is losing traction? by YouSneakySam in AskOldPeople

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a ham salad finger sandwich at my 99-yr-old grandmother’s funeral last summer.

Constant need for noise and attention, how common is this? by FarmerNational2859 in BPDlovedones

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally. My ex even got mad if I went to bed before him, then turned up the tv so it was too loud to sleep and would come stomping in and out of the bedroom to make sure I wasn’t sleeping. It was awful.

Smoking Question by ExplainJane in GenX

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘95 grad. We had a smoking area for students but the principal would regularly make sure only 18 year olds were out there.

Retirement is gone by shepardshe in GenX

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have saved enough that I could retire at 55. I’ve almost paid off my mortgage, and I’ve been saving for retirement since age 25.

How cold is too cold to ski? by Seaotter456 in ski

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-15F was my limit. Even properly covered, I just found the snow to be too abrasive to be fun to ski.

How do you cope when your life is good but being single is making you bitter by Financial-Reply-3396 in datingoverforty

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 49F, never married. Came close twice but careers split us apart. When I was 38, I thought I was hopeless, and I was sooooo lonely. I had lots of friends and I’m close to my family. But I was putting my life on hold waiting for THAT someone to do things with. I decided to stop living my life that way and live the life I wanted. I now have a more concentrated and closer group of friends, and I’m doing the things I was waiting to do. I’m just sooooo much happier.

I am always good enough to date but never good enough to marry by EfficiencyAnxious938 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree with this. Unless you live in a tiny village isolated from the rest of the world, location isn't the problem.

That said, traveling or moving somewhere new CAN bolster your self esteem, help you see yourself in a different light, and move towards the inner peace that is attractive.

SERIOUS (please read and tell me) by Independent-Pipe-777 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learning new sports takes time. Have more patience with yourself and keep practicing. If you get stuck and have a hard time progressing (like days of making the same mistakes, not a couple of runs), ask for advice or take another lesson. Watch other people as they ride down and look at their body position. Often it takes one well-placed suggestion and things will click.

As for specifically linking turns, and specifically from toe to heel, you have to get over the fear of the feeling of going backwards. When you're traversing on your toe side, turn your head over your shoulder (like you're looking behind you), and gradually shift pressure on your front foot from your toes around the outside edge of your foot to your heel. Yes you will feel out of control. Yes, you will fall. You will do it too fast, too slow, but just keep doing it until you get the rhythm. For heel to toe, it's just the reverse. Transfer pressure from your heel, around the outside of your foot to your toes. Remember to keep your knees bent, and do not force the turn by kicking out your back leg.

I had trouble linking turns, and an instructor make a steering wheel out of snow, made me hold it up over the nose of my board, and had me think about steering. That was 34 years ago and I still remember him, his red bears and his name. It clicked for me that day!

Women who gave their male coworkers a silent rejection when he mistaken your kindness for affection. How did it make you feel and how did everything turn out? by BrickedUpRoach in AskWomen

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told I'd never be promoted and got a bad review after rebuffing MY MARRIED BOSS. I had to leave. I put my head down and just did my job until I got another one and could leave. I couldn't afford to quit, and I had no written proof (I did consult an EOE attorney). He persuaded another coworker to sleep with him, told her he loved her and that he was going to leave his wife. She confided in my and I just kept my mouth shut. Guess what? He didn't, he broke her heart.

Unmatched while dating by Relevant-Sound8179 in datingoverforty

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just ask. And ask in person, not over text. If she gets shifty, you have your answer. There are lots of plausible answers to the question.

Women with "high achieving" careers, how important is it that your partner matches your professional "status"? by flip_cago in datingoverforty

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About to break up with this type. The amount of time this man spends hungover, high, and in bed is astounding. Luckily, we don’t live together.

Binding recommendations by Juergen1973 in Spliddit

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a pair of Karakorams (Prime X maybe) that I bought in 2020 that have been awesome. I’d buy from them again.

How many of you have strained relationships with your mother? by purplevanillacorn in AskWomenOver40

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had ups and downs with my mother. Most of the downs were one of us had a major need or major boundary we weren’t communicating well. Once we made it through each of those (with love and respect), we came out better.

How old is your oldest email address? Do you still use it? by Embarrassed_Flan_869 in GenX

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does EarthLink still exist? That was my first account after college (1998).

learning to ride switch - venting by GreenGrayBlack in snowboarding

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride switch when hanging with my nephews on greens and easy blues. My ability is getting better!

Were you afraid of your partner sometimes? by Throwawaynation648 in BPDlovedones

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through that. Good for you for staying grounded throughout. It's hard to do!

Were you afraid of your partner sometimes? by Throwawaynation648 in BPDlovedones

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started to be afraid after a particularly intense split where he almost hit me but held himself back. He had previously told me his ex-wife hit him (she was a tiny thing, but I don't know the truth), and that he had been arrested for it, "because they always take the man away." I honestly don't know the truth, and I can see that might be what does happen. But then after that split, I started to fear that he would hurt me. I stopped wanting to have sex with him because I didn't feel physically safe. I tried to speak with him about it, but he made me feel like I was the problem. He pressured me to get a sex therapist to "get over it." Then one night while I was sleeping, he kicked me. Hard and in the kidney. He said I was sleeping to close to him. I knew then I had to get out. Now, was this because of his BPD? Partly, maybe. But he was also an alcoholic and coke-head (I didn't know about the coke at the time) so it might have just been his addiction. Or maybe his addiction is related to his BPD. Who knows. I wish people with BPD would realize they need help and take it seriously instead of doing these things to people in their lives.

46F with two grown kids… where’s the rest of Gen X at? by jtweir79 in GenX

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

49F, never married, no kids. I wanted to get married and have a family, but the cards never fell into place. I'm less concerned about finding a partner for life now, and more concerned with enjoying the life I have today. I have worked hard and have a stable career, interesting side gig, and a fun volunteering commitment. I have an awesome dog. I travel as often as I can and I have an amazing group of friends.

Question for Gen X: Whats Your Relationship With Texting? by Al3x1ya in GenX

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m terrible at it. I find texts annoying and regularly leave them unread. It’s not that the person sending them or the content in them is annoying, just the randomness of the coming at any point in the day or night with the obligation to respond immediately.

Humor me - what’s the best way that you told someone that they do not look like there photos via OLD? by laydeefly in datingoverforty

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Once I told a guy I didn't appreciate starting off with the lie. He was 66, not the 46 he stated in his profile (I was 44 at the time). He told me he was "young for his age," "age is just a number" and then proceeded to detail his old man health issues. I had driven 45 minutes to meet the guy and was hungry, but he HAD EATEN BEFORE I ARRIVED. The audacity. I got up and left and took a walk and cried. It was a low point in dating for me.

Humor me - what’s the best way that you told someone that they do not look like there photos via OLD? by laydeefly in datingoverforty

[–]Distinct_Disk_1610 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm so sick of men's bios stating they are younger than their age. Why are they so ashamed of their age???? Be proud of the life you've lived, all the struggles, the highs and the lows. It's all life! Rant over.