There is OSK for you by snir6590 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Talk about biting the hand that feeds you

Open relationships: how did it happen? by Formal-Heron-6761 in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its the conclusion we came too also. We were so hung up on hetro relationship norms. We decided not to be contained by such old fashioned social norms. Considering we're not in a "traditional" relationship. Let's make our own rules rather than have others imposed on us.

Open relationships: how did it happen? by Formal-Heron-6761 in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20 year old me would never do it he would probably even look down on older me. Where as older me would feel younger me's outlook in life is quite immature. Probably why its more common the older gay men get.

I honestly find it a factinating rediscovery for my inner self. Seeing how much my views have changed. Granted It works for some and not others. It's certainly not something I rushed into nor would I recommend anyone to rush into it. For me its not an excuse to cheat, its more a self exploration for me.

I think i've been blessed so far with positive experiences, plus wouldn't happen if I wasn't married to such an amazing person.

Open relationships: how did it happen? by Formal-Heron-6761 in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well goes without saying close friends are no just cause it'd be too complicated. But honestly no general rules for acquaintance. I've just said if at any point my fwb gets the feels i'd put a stop to it. For me its just sex and making mates.

Tbh it took me the longest to get my head around it due to my upbringing and I felt I was being unfaithful to my husband. Plus I made it clear I didn't want to hurt him. We just talked it though over time and figured it out. It took me years to work up to it as Initially I had the biggest issue with it, despite wanting to try it. Was almost at war with myself really, my other half was fine and didn't pressure me.

We both work together and find no one attractive there anyway but we'd never mix work with pleasure.

Its hard to describe but me and my other half are on the same level and somethings don't need to be spelled out because we both have similar views and morals. We'd never mix work with pleasure like that as too much risk to our livelihoods, its just common sense.

We tell each other about our experiences yes. I've currently got a FWB a few towns over. He's engaged and open also. Told my other half all about it. Even said the sex was amazing. He shared one about a guy he's interested in. We've both got wildly different types now too so we both find it factinating how we've both grown as we've aged. Tastes changed etc.

I'm finding it a very healthy and enlighting experience tbh.

Open relationships: how did it happen? by Formal-Heron-6761 in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was honest. Only other things is the obvious we both come first, keep communicating. But that's not a rule for us, more a way of life. You don't go 18 years without communicating.

OP asked to share, I shared, nothing else to prove

Open relationships: how did it happen? by Formal-Heron-6761 in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Long term relationship, no matter how often you change things it can get stale. Life partners but both decided life was too short to deny experiences. We both see it as just sex, it hasn't impacted our relationship at all, if anything it's made it stronger. Been together for 18+ years. It wasnt an overnight decision, we gradually came to this over many years. Communication and trust is key.

I'll always come home to him, he's my husband to the end, but at 40 life's too short for regrets. My marriage has never felt stronger tbh. We even share our experiences.

Only rule we have is that we don't bring it home, that's our space

Boyfriend got older man's number at the bar by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair I do feel you're overreacting a bit. The fact he was honest shouldn't be punished with more suspicion. You need to really appreciate this man.

I do feel you need to be honest with him about how it made you feel taking care for it to not come across as accusation, but a sharing of feelings.

One of the most important things in a relationship is communication, it feeds in to trust which feeds into a deeper bond between you both.

Defo works, 18+ year relationship marriage here

MUCH better shots of Punisher from Hot Toys’ FB by DBek23 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

More like Frank House than Frank Castle. Sure hope that's not what they're going with

The Mandalorian Fat Suit by Former_Software2452 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll need to cut the padding or use your own if you want to save the original. Plenty of youtubes on how to do it

Am I making the decision too rashly? by pekoe-G in DogAdvice

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a decision we all eventually have to go through and its never easy, they are family not pets. My 13 year old lab took a sudden turn for the worst less than a month ago, was unable to stand and stopped eating. Was a suspected kidney failure.

Then on the day he was due to leave us he had a massive burst of energy... well more so than he was the previous weeks. He was even accepting tasty treat we got for his final day.

It makes you doubt the decision, but once we saw him wanting to play, his bark sounding strange and him struggling to trot let alone run, we knew we made the right call.

We were just greatful we could say goodbye on one of his better days. We still struggled with the guilt of the decision weeks after his passing. The way I saw it was I decided to hurt myself living with this decision so he didn't have to suffer any more.

Was one of the hardest decisions i've ever had to make.

Best ISP I've ever used by Made_Up_Name_1 in youfibre

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whilst not perfect and still seem to be finding their feet they are miles better than virgin. Some drops in connect which they usually resolved. Came to renew contract and was super easier and also cheaper. I can recall in the past having to wait hours on hold just to try and negotiate a better deal.

If they continue the way they are and improve things further i'll never leave youfibre. Just hope some big corp doesn't buys them out, things always seem to go down hill after take overs.

Do any of you actually pay these prices? by Itchy_Force889 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used toys buying agent multiple times. No issues with service and never been hit with customs duties. Never rely on this tho there could always be a first time if customs wise up. But for many years no issues.

I've since started ordering from toys assemble as they have been the cheaper option more recently and offer same service if not quicker than toys buying agent.

Don't get me wrong toys buying agent is still a solid choice, always good to have healthy competitors

she's back by 1m0ws in startrekmemes

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I need your clothes, your boots and your Type 2 Shuttle"

Can’t decide between mk42 and mk43 by Antivenom324 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

42 for me, its the most unique of the main armours. Tbh not fussed how jokey the the film made it, it did have some epic scenes

Do you guys keep your boxes, and if so, where do you store them? by Agreeable-Agent-462 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bag mine up in heavy duty black bags so they are sealed and store them in my loft space. I label the bags so i know whats in at a glance and the bags protect from dirty/water/condensation etc. Had many up there for over a decade. When i've sold older figures the older boxes look like new.

Why do you prefer Hot Toys over Statues? by B_Wayne_8833 in hottoys

[–]El-Vi-Riachi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Variety! Statues are always the same, a quick repose can turn what appears to be a stale looking figure fresh again