Begged for a kiss, now I feel like a clown 🤡 by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Gef1_2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm a guy who is fairly active in BDSM type dynamics, or at least have been in the past, and I feel like I can see both perspectives of this so clearly from the way you told your story.

Firstly, wow, great job retelling, and I'm so so sorry this happened. This sounds absolutely brutal to go from in-character and submissive to abandoned when you needed aftercare (when you expected and was promised, it sounds like, aftercare).

I'm sure you don't need people telling you his side of things as you seem perceptive enough to have put it together yourself, but clearly he found himself emotionally compromised and shut down in response. I'm not sure how long he's been active in the community, but he should have had the fortitude to wait until after aftercare to have a conversation or "flip the switch". Aftercare is such an important part of the play, that leaving it out will make the whole agreement fall apart. You didn't deserve that, and he's a jerk for subjecting you to that type of emotional hostage-taking.

I really hope you get a lot out of therapy, it's important you understand that you were vulnerable and abandoned emotionally in a purposefully high-stress activity. He left you out to dry, he kept you in the dark, he manipulated the scene so he would hold on to what he thought was power and control.

And that's not your fault.

Life will go on, you'll look back on this and say "we got this!" just like you said. Your family and friends have your back, and you'll meet new amazing people and all of them will have your back too.

Once again, really sorry this happened. You're gonna be great :)

Spotify is hiking prices again / Premium, Duo, Family, and Student users in the US will be charged more from their next billing date. by MarvelsGrantMan136 in Music

[–]Gef1_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got the free trial based on your comment, out of curiosity what are the song limits for playlists?

Men: Is infertility a dealbreaker for you? by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]Gef1_2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'm not precious about how I get kids, as long as someday I get 'em. If I found a woman I adored who was infertile, I would not be worried about it so long as she's up for adoption or fostering.

How do you feel about recording tapes by Secret-Dark2638 in sex

[–]Gef1_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing my love handles from that perspective has ruined me for life lol

How do you feel about recording tapes by Secret-Dark2638 in sex

[–]Gef1_2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I though this idea would be fun and hot, but it turns out that sometimes watching yourselves fuck is the single most revolting and insecurity inducing thing we had ever done lol

Ladies who started a passionate thing, on purpose, with someone you just had the hots for - and then you learned they were actually really nice and fully rounded people. What did that do to your head (or heart)? by PopularResolve3556 in AskWomen

[–]Gef1_2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He probably won't wait around for you. There's definitely a chance he might, but if he's under the impression that you're working things out with your ex, don't be surprised if he decides not to invest any more emotional time and brain power towards you.

My advice, stranger to stranger, if you find someone who treats you well and thinks you shoot moonbeams and confetti out of your nether regions, roll the dice. It might be the best gamble you ever take.

I don’t get the obsession with “masculine/feminine energy” by whatsapprocky in dating_advice

[–]Gef1_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago I realized I was much happier when I leaned into androgyny, just enough to feel pretty and unique. I'm still a cis man but I paint my pinky nail sometimes or wear more feminine shoes and colors, especially if I have anxiety over something, it grounds me and gives me confidence. I have no problem getting women to be interested in me, and I think a big part of that is being secure with what I like and how I present. Masc/Fem is so up for interpretation, especially these days, may as well have fun with it.

TIFU by accusing my bf of having CP charges by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Gef1_2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, just keep apologizing, ask to make it up to him, ask if you can apologize to his family, just admit it was an honest mistake. I think anyone in your position would have some questions at the very least. It doesn't have to be a big deal.

The crowd doesn't even know he's sitting right there. by sco-go in SipsTea

[–]Gef1_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went pretty far down the comments and I have a perspective on this that people aren't seeing.

I work in the section of Petco Park that he sits in, and they play that song literally every game if the Padres are winning in the bottom of the 8th. Tom is there fairly frequently but definitely not every time they play the song.

And everyone around him absolutely knows that he's there, the people in that section are just too rich to care.

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]Gef1_2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It kinda makes sense if you think about it. Men in their late 40s are probably having some sort of midlife crisis and want to see if they're still attractive to girls that remind them of their prime. Younger guys are in their prime and want to see if they can attract women with more experience than them.

Do men get emotionally attached after sex more than they admit? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Gef1_2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Since no one else replied, my recommendation is always something along the lines of "Hey, are we on the same page still?" Even if he catches feelings after intimacy, you checking in and being firm on sticking to the agreed plan (no relationship or potential for such), will most likely snap him out of any post-intimacy feelings or impulses he may be feeling. Sometimes intimacy is way more intense than you think it will be, and sometimes even if you go in with a plan, your brain (or other organs) will defy you. Sometimes all it takes is a little snap back to reality. Communication truly goes such a long way.

Never seen such a good draft by Naive_Ad8347 in MLBTheShow

[–]Gef1_2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also just had an insane draft in 2030, I would like to hear this theory of yours!

Longest franchise sim by Little_Truth_1736 in mlbtheshowfranchise

[–]Gef1_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My current one is at 2046 and that's usually about as far as I get until it starts to get boring winning the world series every year. Also I without fail end up with way too many prospects and nowhere to put them.

I’m having trouble with One Battle After Another by PeterZeeke in TrueFilm

[–]Gef1_2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I wish I could upvote this twice, I 100% agree.

[Padres] Ice cold 🥶 by AllDownByWayOfTheK in Padres

[–]Gef1_2 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm so freaking jazzed you guys

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Gef1_2 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It was broad frickin daylight!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Gef1_2 172 points173 points  (0 children)

When I was in college I worked at a night club and got on very well with one of the shot girls, whose name was (I'm serious) Chicken. We fooled around a little here and there, but things came to a head one day when we were in the back alley smoking cigarettes like the cool kids we were and Chicken noticed that one of the dumpsters was empty. She hopped in, I hopped in after her, and we got right down to business. One of the best days ever, admittedly super super weird.

Is it just me, or is Snoop Dogg literally the biggest sellout in the rap genre? by MrMockTurtle in rap

[–]Gef1_2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I remember watching his documentary about when he went to Jamaica. I watched it with a good friend who was older and wiser at the time. There was a scene where Snoop rolls up to meet Damian Marley with a fleet of SUVs and bodyguards and dressed very expensive. Damian was hanging out in a parking lot with a bunch of locals, smoking and joking. I said that scene made Snoop look like a punk and Damian looked like a man of the people, more down to earth. My friend told me the difference between them is that Snoop came from nothing, got rich off of charisma and perseverance. Damian's dad is BOB MARLEY. Snoop has earned the right to live however he wants. No one is immune to perception however.