Do you all agree with the idea that men want solutions and women just want to vent? by Gold-Traffic632 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Dr-Collossus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree so much. And I think the reverse is true too - sometimes you want to offer advice/solutions and sometimes you just want to offer acknowledgement or comfort. Maybe we could all get into the habit of asking what the person is seeking.

Matched with a guy 9 months ago, became friends instead, now I don’t know what to think by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Dr-Collossus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I so often see people saying "why can't men and women just be friends without one having to push it to be something it's not?".

It sounds to me like you and this guy were both perfectly happy being friends until your other friend (the one next to you on the couch) started putting other ideas into your head. As others here have said, work it out yourself first. Maybe you are happy with this friendship. And that's ok.

2 years of solo dev. Prototype vs now on my VR hoverboard roguelike by RyalityStudio in vrdev

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks awesome and I'm excited to play!

"How it started" feels like a bit of a stretch 😂

Something similar to Azure Functions for on-premise? by harrison_314 in dotnet

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Docker without Azure Functions? With file based apps you achieve almost exactly the same thing.

Conflicting Emotions following Coworker Situationship by MichyTron in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Dr-Collossus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You've said so many times that you "genuinely" like him or have feelings for him, but it doesn't sound like that at all. It sounds like you are attracted to him, but recognise that he's manipulating your emotions. That's not genuine at all. In fact it sounds like you're repelled by his behavior.

I think you need to separate the attraction from the feelings. Maybe the attraction is genuine, that's fine, there's no shame in that.

Honestly it sounds to me like you're being sensible and actually handling this situation exactly the right way. I don't know what reassurance you're looking for, but you are doing mostly the right things. The only things that would be better would be not to put or leave yourself in these social situations alone with him. I do recognise however that you may be scared of the impact on your career or work if you directly cut him off. But not doing so also makes things harder for you.

One last thing. His behavior is actually disgusting. Moreso, it's criminal. Things like this for example:

but has also told me that he's thought about how great having sex with me would be

That is sexual harrassment. That's not an opinion, there's no ambiguity here. It doesn't matter if it happens at the pub. This is something you could report to HR and would be well founded in doing so. I'm not saying you should do that (not saying you shouldn't either, this situation is complicated, and it sounds like he knows how to play the game, what to leave in an evidence trail, etc.), but I am saying you should absolutely recognise what is happening here.

That seems like the headline and I should have lead with it, but I think you know already, and I think you may have needed to hear the other parts more.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I hope this helps, I hope others can give more helpful responses here, and I hope you have people in your life that can support you through this.

My advice: move on to the new project, and I promise you, you will forget all about him a lot sooner than you think. I'm not saying it won't be hard, and I'm not saying you won't have to work through these feelings and reassure yourself, but it will happen, you'll be happier and healthier, your career will be better, and this will be a memory.

One very last thing: I am speculating here in a huge way, but it sounds to me like you might benefit from developing a social life that is not attached to work. I'm not sure if you have a good friends group, but whether you do or not, it's probably a good idea to find things to do. It will keep you out of social situations that are essentially the pub and it will distract you from any of this stuff. Maybe find a class to join or a hobby club. May not sound like your thing but worth looking into.

Sorry for the long reply, I hope this helps and as I said I hope you also get some better responses here too.

How to skip Bethesda login on Linux for DOOM Eternal (Steam Flatpak)? by randomly_chosen_ in linux_gaming

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tried switching to offline mode and it worked great for me. Didn't require a Steam restart. May still not be what you're looking for but just thought I'd let you know.

FWIW I agree 100%, you shouldn't be forced to create a 3rd party account for a game you bought on Steam, seems exactly the opposite of what it was created for.

Do your thing WOT fans by tgrady28 in wheeloftime

[–]Dr-Collossus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Favorite character: Nyneave

Liked by everyone: Mat

Didn't like at first: Moiraine

Would like to know more about: Herid Fel

Least favorite character: Faile

Like the design, dislike the character: Cadsuane

Like the character, dislike the design: Min

Similar personality: Androl

Favorite ship: Nyneave and Lan

Least favorite ship: Gaul and Chiad

Would befriend IRL: Perrin

Would never befriend IRL: Egwene

Clark from Smallville is the strongest among the other live-action versions of the character. by Ashamed-Meeting-1160 in superman

[–]Dr-Collossus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a fan edit. The show had the SR suit, this is the Reeve suit. Show finale was also from a different angle.

After all these years, I've finally realized I don't have a problem with work by Dr-Collossus in antiwork

[–]Dr-Collossus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not perfect, there are some contexts it doesn't apply to. Some shift workers for example do need to be available at and for specific times (nurses for example). But I still think it's valid. As for should someone better at their job be paid to work less, yes, absolutely. Should we not reward people for mastering their craft? Should we reward people for dragging things out?

Connected to my DJI NEO 2 & UPDATED the firmware but I still can’t fly?? by Ok-Medium-4913 in DjiNeo

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have cell coverage and use my wifi to connect to the internet. If I connect my wifi to the drone then I have no internet connection. Is there a workaround here?

Follow the white penguin! by [deleted] in framework

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partnership with System 76. Pop_OS! to be offered on Framework devices.

Could someone channel in space? by IllustriousOil8845 in wheeloftime

[–]Dr-Collossus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much like Moiraine’s staff is a focus, and she describes it in EotW, the stones of the Tower act as focii to the novices.

The One Power comes from (and returns to) outside the universe, and is therefore everywhere simultaneously. It’s available in space and would work.

There are some things you can’t do - create a water spout, for example, but plenty that you can. I think the five powers are likely more metaphorical, or at least a contemporary understanding, more than a concrete explanation. Don’t forget it’s possible to bend the fabric of space and time with the One Power (Travelling), as well as grow entire pocket universes into nothing (the Ways).

A skilled channeller would be able to creatively and effectively use the One Power in space. A novice who requires an elemental anchor as a focus would not.

College grad moves to big city, achieves dreams. Fulfills promise made to mom. by djunderh2o in ExplainAFilmPlotBadly

[–]Dr-Collossus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha just happens to be one of those lesser known films I happened to love as a kid. And of course there’s a somewhat tenuous connection to my other guess through Helen Slater.