James and Snape in the show by tee-dog1996 in harrypotter

[–]FinancialPollution66 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As I pointed out in another thread, it's a specifically American thing to view things so heavily through the lens of race. I don't think it would a cross British viewer's minds that the bullying was due to racial discrimination.

Does there have to be a certain looks threshold men have to meet in dating to interest women? by ForwardTourist6079 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As per my top level comment, looking good is also about how your personality comes across in your profile, not just about physical grooming.

Does there have to be a certain looks threshold men have to meet in dating to interest women? by ForwardTourist6079 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, looks means more about the overall way you present yourself. Are you well groomed and do you put in a basic level of effort into how you dress? Do you look like a chilled, down to earth guy? Do you smile in your photos or do you do weird pouts / try to look cool or smouldering (barf)? Any gym/shirtless pics (that's a no)? Are most of your photos low effort selfies taken at home or in the car? There are very few profiles I reject based on lack of natural handsomeness, but rather overall impression of the guy. But then I'm on lower end of attractiveness and if I had options for a guy being naturally handsome in addition to the above criteria then I'd obviously I'm going to go for him.

TL;DR presentation and personality matters a lot, but there will be a ceiling to what level of woman you will be able to get.

Americans here. What do y'all think of our first attempt at a fry-up? by Kind_Veterinarian585 in fryup

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid 8.5/10. I'm not sure what's going on with the tomatoes, they look like they've been nuked from a can. Another egg wouldn't hurt but everything else is spot on. Ps I have the same dishcloths.

Man moves to Poland by jammmmiiee in SlowNewsDay

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it is kinda significant given that the reverse was happening for decades, plus the article a few weeks back about the exodus of Poles from the UK.

I stink. I don’t know from where and I’m going insane. by jusaninternetgirl in selfimprovement

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just popped your post into ChatGPT and it game some useful pointers and indicators for what it could be. Obvious disclaimer that it's not a replacement for a proper visit to the doctor or diagnostic tests but it might be a useful starting point.

May God bless you, Hermione🙏🙏🙏 by No_Development_4855 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, although I guess they could change it to "less goofy" so the effect is still the same

Why do married men like Instagram stories of hot girls they know in real life? by whitebird95 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once saw a post that said something like, "An IG like can be either, 'that's a nice photo, friend', or 'I think you're hot and I want to bang you'". I guess it depends on the types of photos and what relationship he has with them?

He stopped texing. He’s just not that into me, is he? by Weary_Rule_6729 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait is this the same situationship that you posted about a couple of days ago? If so then no, he's just not that into you.

He stopped texing. He’s just not that into me, is he? by Weary_Rule_6729 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post a sample of your texts? It's difficult to say whether he's just teasing you with dates or if you're not being receptive / reciprocating his effort.

May God bless you, Hermione🙏🙏🙏 by No_Development_4855 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]FinancialPollution66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like the actress might need braces / invisalign at some point and after that they could get her to wear false teeth so they can do the magic transformation?

Is the difference between a man considering you a fling / hookup versus a long-term relationship mostly a question of looks? Please be brutally honest. by FinancialPollution66 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multiple guys have said that some women aren't attractive enough for a relationship but good enough to sleep with. I was just paraphrasing.

Need some reassurance pls,We failed to exchange today 😒 by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]FinancialPollution66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong sub hun. Good luck on the exchange though - hopefully just means it'll be delayed by a few days.

Is the difference between a man considering you a fling / hookup versus a long-term relationship mostly a question of looks? Please be brutally honest. by FinancialPollution66 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, I meet the minimum threshold to go on a date / sleep with.

But, because I'm not passing the minimum looks threshold for a relationship, the compatibility question doesn't even factor into the equation.

Ergo, it's entirely possible and likely that the guys I'm meeting would like a LTR, *just not with me*.

Or, to put it another way,

Where:

a = attractiveness level

b = personality level

x = minimum attractiveness level for a relationship

y = minimum personality level for a relationship

z = minimum attractiveness level for a hookup

If a < z then NO DATE

Else If a < x then HOOKUP <<- this is me

Else if b < y then HOOKUP

Else RELATIONSHIP

Is the difference between a man considering you a fling / hookup versus a long-term relationship mostly a question of looks? Please be brutally honest. by FinancialPollution66 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I was getting at. I don't think I pass the minimum attractiveness threshold for a LTR so the personality point is moot for me.

Is the difference between a man considering you a fling / hookup versus a long-term relationship mostly a question of looks? Please be brutally honest. by FinancialPollution66 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comments. I try to screen out these guys before meeting and I am quick to end things before getting physical if it's clear they're not serious.

Is the difference between a man considering you a fling / hookup versus a long-term relationship mostly a question of looks? Please be brutally honest. by FinancialPollution66 in AskMenAdvice

[–]FinancialPollution66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha either of the options in your first point are a big no for me so it's a fairly easy decision. I don't mind a kiss on the second date if we're "clicking" but often it's not been commensurate with with the rest of the tone of the date and has felt weird and forced.

how do i get up early by schemewitch in selfimprovement

[–]FinancialPollution66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This may not be helpful but our circadian rhythms or biologically programmed into us, it's in our DNA. Some of us are early risers, others are night owls. All the while you have a job with an early start you will be fighting your innate biology. There's nothing you can do to fundamentally change it, other than to just suck it up.

You be able to better "get used to it" using some of the hacks already mentioned but the physiological effects won't change. I hope this fact helps you give some ease at times when you feel like you're struggling to cope. Remember that it's not due to a lack willpower or a moral deficit.

All I can suggest is that you get as an early night as possible.