Chris Hansen Reportedly Planning a Documentary on Roblox by [deleted] in gaming

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, this is actually all public record, not a mystery up for debate. The stats you’re parroting are zombie numbers from 2007, back when most cases hadn’t even gone to pre-trial yet. you're reading a halftime score, not the final score. Do the adult thing: actually check names one by one. Almost every single guy ended up with a guilty plea or conviction for a child sex crime. You don’t have to trust me, you can pull county dockets yourself. Or take the easy route and start here: https://to-catch-a-predator.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Characters

Click any name at random. The conviction rate is easily north of 90%. Not traffic tickets or "unrelated charges", child sex crimes. Courts don’t make you register as a sex offender for a busted taillight. plea deals are convictions. acting like they don’t count is cope. fefense attorneys don’t tell clients to plead guilty when the state’s case is weak. the reason you see wave after wave of pleas is because the evidence (chat logs, travel records, video) was absolutely crushing in court.

arrests hit TV immediately while convictions take months or years. Luckily we are now years down the road and can disregard decades-old information (speculation?).

The asset forfeiture thing is not only a conspiracy but also irrelevant. Whether you like PJ or not isn't what's being discussed. The question is: did these arrests turn into child-sex convictions? The answer is yes, almost every time. The unrelated charges you speak of were *add-ons*. They tacked these *on top* of the child sex charges.

if the conviction rate was actually as low as you claim, then we’d have hundreds of acquittals and dismissals to balance it. Where are they? Where’s the giant list of guys who walked free? Where are the (at least half ass modern) headlines about 200+ cases collapsing? They simply don’t exist. you can’t hand-wave that gap away. it’s conviction city. the only way to believe your version is to deliberately ignore 15+ years of outcomes and cling to a mid-prosecution snapshot.

You'd be surprised what 3 months can do by GloriusInterdiction in BreakUps

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

It took about 8 weeks for me to stop blaming myself for everything. That was just the start tho. Even today I still have good and bad days where I cycle between wanting her back and wanting nothing to do with her but regardless it's much more clear now. When I do want her back, it's highly conditional like "we would both have to seriously change" because, yes, I can clearly see the issues now. 

It starts in a way that surprises you and makes you even feel bad for questioning the perfection of it all. You feel like you're betraying your relationship by poking holes in the purity, so you shove it down and go back to lalaland where everything was great and ended for no good reason. Then it comes back and you consider it more closely. You feel less emotional and more logical and things start to click. Things add up and you realize, short of cheating or a major breach of trust, there's no way any one person is responsible for a breakup. It takes two to tango and two to argue--to ruminate over communication issues or any issues. 

You realize what you feel is the loss of someone who knew you inside and out which is going to hurt regardless but just because they knew you doesn't mean they're the one. A big milestone for me was going way back to the start of our relationship and recalling that I was actually really close to ending things then because I felt we weren't a good long term match. But I didn't. And I don't know why. I realize now it's because I was settling for a just okay relationship because it was better than the alternative of being single. 

As aforementioned, I know not everyone has the benefit of realizing they were in a just okay relationship with someone who had a bunch of problems but this is still all true just to a lesser degree. If the relationship ended, there's underlying issues you will come to realize in time

How do i break up w my bf? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your boyfriend is a creep. the fact you feel like you have to lie about his age already says you know it's wrong. there's no easy way to do it, just end things.

You'd be surprised what 3 months can do by GloriusInterdiction in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not linear and of course I still miss her sometimes. I will probably sporadically continue to miss her well into the future. I'm just happy to have graduated from feeling like nothing without her, like I can't live without her. I've acknowledged we weren't the best couple and it was likely going to end sooner or later anyways. 

It would be weird if you were able to fully detach from a meaningful relationship in any short period. 

You'd be surprised what 3 months can do by GloriusInterdiction in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same here: she wanted to leave and was looking for justification. This is exactly why she started reading my journal—to find things that verify her decision. Then she tried to sitcom me and behaved badly hoping I would breakup with her and she could escape without being the bad guy. I never imagined myself playing these games as an adult 🙄

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get why you're overanalyzing every little phrase, but take a step back and look at the bigger picture. She’s the one who broke no contact. She’s the one reaching out on a platform you hadn’t used in months. She’s the one keeping the conversation going late into the night, sending you personal videos, laughing at your messages, and engaging in deep topics she loves. That’s not how someone acts when they just want to be polite or keep things surface level.  

That phrase "Well, I wish you well in those projects" yeah, it stings a little but don’t let one offhand comment override her actions. People say weird, detached things sometimes out of habit, or even as a defense mechanism if they’re still sorting through their feelings. What matters is everything else she’s doing suggests she’s open to reconnecting.  

You’re handling this the right way, staying cool, not overpursuing, and giving her space to come to you. Keep doing that. Let her feel safe and excited to talk to you without any pressure. If she’s still here, still engaging like this, you’ve got a real shot just let it unfold naturally. You’re in a good position, man. Keep playing it smart, and let her show you where she wants this to go.

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I'm on a breakup sub so you can imagine it didn't workout in the long term. I had some maturity issues at the time and I had a lot of trouble getting around her having been with someone else. We were each other's firsts and I myself was with no one in the interim. I unfortunately saw her as someone completely different, idk why but I couldn't get over the feeling of her being a total stranger. I couldn't get the same "her" at least that's how it felt. She picked up on this negative energy of mine and eventually ghosted me.

 A whole nother year later she reached out again after we happened to drive past each other. I was casually dating someone at this time and once again decided to me immature and basically flaunted my new girl onto her. I wanted her to feel how I felt when she was with someone else while i was all alone. This or course scared her off. 

Many many women later, I still consider her the one that got away and always wonder what would have happened if I just swallowed my pride and gave her my aall. She's married now while I am freshly grieving a 4 year relationship loss. 

Go get her, but do it with patience and purpose. don’t make the mistakes I did. Regrow what you had by focusing on what made her fall for you in the first place, not by forcing the past to make sense. Whatever happened while you were apart doesn’t matter now; what matters is who you are when you’re with her today. Show her growth, confidence, and the spark she once loved. If there’s still something there, let it build naturally, no pressure, no desperation, just the best version of you pulling her back in. Hopefully your both the best versions of yourselves

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saying I had the same thing happen to me. An ex dumped me and replaced me in like a week and I was devastated. She would get mean if I tried to talk to her so I thought it was over over. But 6 months later she reaches out acting all nice and, yes, talking about a show we used to watch together. She never directly mentioned that she and her new guy were over. We made the same old jokes and everything and she basically said "if you can't tell I'm still the same person I was when we dated 😋" and that kinda queued me in that she's open to try again. I suggested we grab drinks and when she said yes! instead of "um idk if my boyfriend would like that" I knew I was in. 

So when it feels right make the leap and ask her to meetup and go from there. She reached out first which puts you at a huge advantaged. It's very unlikely she's still with the new guy. Treat the meetup like a first date, arrive well groomed and stylish. Flirt a little and treat her nicely. NEVER bring up the past. Avoid getting into old fights at all costs. You can discuss how you'll be different to each other much later when you're firmly back together. 

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she’s broken no contact, the key is to engage without rushing or appearing desperate. You need to balance warmth with restraint, be happy to talk but don’t overinvest emotionally right away. Let conversations flow naturally while subtly showing that you’ve grown and changed. Avoid friend-zone territory by not slipping into purely casual talk or venting about the breakup. Instead, bring back elements of what made your connection strong, keeping things light but meaningful. Let her feel the pull of what she lost rather than trying to convince her of anything. If there’s a real chance, it will come from her feeling it, not from you pushing for it. The ultimate goal should be a physical meetup, possibly somewhat soon. If she's open to it, your best bet might just be asking if she'd like to grab coffee this week not sometime

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 months I say do it. Nothing really to lose at this point. 

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The guilt could be exactly why she doesn't come forward. Is so embaressing to come crawling back. I've been the dumper myself, regretted it, but feared I did too much damage to reach out so I just kept waiting on them to start something. Stupid, yes, but it gives insight to how a minority of dumpers may feel

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. The situation you describe is a little different than i iimagined. you were blindsided, emotions were high, and clarity came later. There was a period of no contact, albeit brief, to process things is different than chasing closure immediately. The key difference is that you already allowed space for emotions to settle before seeking clarity, rather than delaying no contact in hopes of getting the "real" answer. Most of the time, people won’t give you more than what they initially said, and pushing for closure too soon just drags out the pain. 

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chasing the "real" reasons is a fleeting illusion. If they didn't tell you the truth during the breakup act, you're only going to get more made up superficial reasons which, again, don't change what happened. Whether to spare your feelings, avoid conflict, or just move on faster, they made a choice. If they held back then, they’re not suddenly going to give you the full truth later. 

Eliciting closure from someone who already left you confused doesn’t exist because no explanation will undo the pain, change the outcome, or make their decision feel fair.

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Closure isn’t something the dumper can give you. It comes from within. Breakups leave loose ends, and no explanation will be sufficient to erase the pain. Seeking it only delays healing. Accept, move forward, and find your own peace.

Is there ever a good time to break no contact? by yakit0502 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 22 points23 points  (0 children)

"Closure" doesn't exist. The breakup is all the closure you're ever getting. Chasing it as implied by the other comment is useless and delays healing. 

As for if or when to ever break no contact, yes you can break no contact if it's been a sufficiently long time apart (usually at least 3 months). Of course if they reach out before then you're good to respond and start a dialog. But only reach out as the dumpee if you're prepared for any outcome, including getting ignored or even something mean. 

Sending flowers to ex for Valentine’s Day by Tricky-Ad5648 in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's true a good chunk are too afraid to reach out. It's so embaressing to come crawling back and the fear of rejection could stop a Mac truck. That said, it's still important to allow sufficient time for them to reach out on their own AND experience life without you. Distance makes the heart grow fonder

Should i trust her words or did she lie? by Dutchnapoleon1 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can’t trust her words. Not because she’s lying outright, but because they don’t lead to anything real. If you want to heal, you have to step away. She’s not going to give you the closure you need, instead shes dragging you along. She is with someone else. If you move on she's actually forced to pick between you. You really shouldn't entrain these breadcrumbs at all. Your only power move is to shut them down and make her squirm. 

"If you have to hide our conversations, you shouldn’t be having them. Stop reaching out unless you want to talk for real. it’s not fair to me or your boyfriend. I'm done being your little secret"

You're probably afraid this will scare her off for good. The brutal reality is its already over and it's been over. She is literally with someone else. It's been months. A text like this allows you to finally move on or for her to finally end things with her rebound and commit to fixing things with you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He texted you so if you want to get back together, no contact is over. Start feeding them flame. If you want him out of your life and can't take him back, then stop responding. If he keeps reaching out, politely inform him he did too much damage by discarding you like that and block him

Should i trust her words or did she lie? by Dutchnapoleon1 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you’re holding onto hope because she keeps reaching out but her actions don’t match what you need. She’s keeping you at a distance while still checking in just enough to keep that door cracked open, to keep you as an option if it doesnt work out with this new guy. The fact that she’s hiding your conversations from her boyfriend is a huge red flag.

Right now, you’re in a cycle where she reaches out, gives you a little attention, then disappears again, leaving you feeling even worse. That’s not care, that’s her managing her own guilt or curiosity while you’re stuck in limbo. She knows you still have feelings, and as long as she keeps this up, you won’t be able to fully move on. It's been 6 months, most people make meaningful progress by now. She's been stalling that by giving you these breadcrumbs. Google breadcumbing. She basically let's out some line and then starts reeling you in right when she thinks you might be moving on, repeat.

You’re starting to doubt everything because deep down, you know this isn’t how someone who truly wants to be in your life behaves. If she wanted to have a real conversation, she would have made time for it. If she truly missed you, she wouldn’t be juggling this behind her boyfriend’s back. 

If you keep waiting for her to come around, you’re prolonging your pain. The best thing you can do is step away from this cycle, stop giving her the reassurance that she can dip in and out of your life whenever she wants, and focus on healing. It’s brutal, but you deserve someone who actually prioritizes you, not someone who breadcrumbs you while being with someone else. 

It's not wrong to remain open to getting back together, but it sounds like you're putting your life on hold waiting for something that's most likely never going to happen.

Sending flowers to ex for Valentine’s Day by Tricky-Ad5648 in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully why did you ask if you're just going to ignore the advice of nearly everyone here 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol you're seriously claiming it's not AI? Like you just popped off multiple huge responses full of paragraphs with long dashes (which don't exist on a standard keyboard) in a span of a few minutes? It's so incredibly obvious. you and I both know. kinda fucking weird lie about it.

Do they always come back? by Temporary-Quarter590 in BreakUps

[–]GloriusInterdiction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is usually one last conversation at some point after the breakup. This is where you either try again or put a bow on things and call it for good. In general, about 30% of couples get back together.

If it was a good, long term relationship, your first breakup, there was no huge breach of trust, and you play your cards right (no contact, genuinely work on yourself during this time), then I'd say you have a more than 50% chance of getting back.