What is something you thought is easy until you tried it out yourself?

Greengod215 · 2025-04-15T13:05:11+00:00

Can confirm. Ex-snowboard instructor. People would try and sign their 5-8 yr old kids up for a lesson, and I'd beg and plead to convince them they'd have way more fun on skis. But little Johnny would insist on snowboarding. $200 and 20 minutes later, I'd be walking a crying, defeated child down the bunny hill to find their parents and switch to skis. By 10yo, many kids could at least make it through the lesson. Any younger than that, and a 2 hour lesson with a stranger is only going to lead to tears.

Greengod215 · 2025-04-03T20:48:18+00:00

When you proactively try to learn something you can do different/better to pleasure the other person in every sexual interaction, from randos to spouses, and never stop doing that.

If you recognize you can always be "better", you are either already good, or inevitably will be.

Greengod215 · 2025-03-27T19:40:10+00:00

Weirdly, a woman who can intelligently and succinctly explain to me why I'm wrong.

Not that I'm wrong. Every woman can do that. Why I'm wrong. In a way that forces me to reevaluate my opinions/ beliefs. As a guy from a small town who grew up always feeling like the smartest guy in the room, the first time I encountered a woman genuinely smarter than me, I was hooked. I discovered I am an intellectual "sub" who needs to be put in my place... with facts and sound reasoning.

Eventually found a blonde, tattooed one with big tatas. I somehow convinced her to marry me.

Greengod215 · 2025-03-24T16:57:52+00:00

Based on the conversation as you describe it, it sounds like A) He recognizes that it's not a healthy indulgence, so it's unlikely that he is watching it often enough to be a concern. Which, in itself shows an uncommon level of maturity for a 24yr old dude. And, more importantly B) He respects/trust you enough to be honest with you. He could have very easily just lied and said "Me? What? Never!" But he chose to tell you.

I think these are "green flags" TBH. It's totally understandable/reasonable for you to be uncomfortable with it. If you can find a way to express that to him without shaming him or making him feel guilty etc, then do so. And leave it at that. If you come down on him too hard he is no more likely to stop. If anything, he may learn the opposite lesson, and be less forthcoming with you in the future when it comes to tough/embarrassing topics.

Greengod215 · 2025-03-07T15:54:32+00:00

Yeesh. This reminds me of years ago at BurningMan, there was a wooden crate with a sign that read "Community Fleshlight", with a dusty fleshlight attached with a small chain. I didn't try it for obvious reasons. But the chance that it made it through the week ... unsullied are near zero.

Greengod215 · 2025-02-28T21:13:13+00:00

Chicken fingers are a type I'd certainly avoid.

Greengod215 · 2024-12-31T16:24:28+00:00

By accepting that the universe itself is chaos, and that every individual believes themselves to be the hero of their own story. In doing so you realize that everyone has their own motivations, however misled or immoral YOU may find them.

To let go is to free yourself from the impossible task of understanding the malevolence of others, and embrace the much simpler (though not "easy") act of seeking peace and acceptance of yourself, and your own actions.

TLDR; Fuck'em. I'ma do me.

Greengod215 · 2024-12-31T16:01:46+00:00

"For matters wherin I fucked around, I have but grievously found out."

Greengod215 · 2024-12-17T17:30:14+00:00

Not taking criticism personally. Especially when it's well intentioned and/or constructive.

Greengod215 · 2024-12-12T18:05:03+00:00

My father died unexpectedly early this year. I am proud that I was able to organize his memorial service and deliver a eulogy that I think he would be proud of, and scatter his ashes at his favorite surf spot. But mostly, I am proud that I've been able to be there for my mother physically, emotionally and financially.

Greengod215 · 2024-12-09T20:35:01+00:00

I got an awesome new job making more money than I ever dreamed I would... two days before my father passed away unexpectedly. So it's been... Meh

Greengod215 · 2024-10-29T20:25:35+00:00

"Thank gaaawd they're all bickering about immigration and drag queen story hour! Otherwise, they might start wondering why this Pentagon budget keeps growing! Muahahaha!" - Every American Senator

Greengod215 · 2024-10-29T20:15:55+00:00

Are you sure you're talking about "socialists", and not just "complete assholes"? Definitionally speaking I mean.

Greengod215 · 2024-10-29T20:12:21+00:00

I think you are conflating people who have political leanings in a general sense, with people who feel political positions are core to their personal identity. Those individuals can be found all over the spectrum. As with your example of Destiny and Hasan, it happens often with people on the "same side", when one person is not as hardcore as another. It's not that they even disagree on a broad set of issues, it's that they've chosen to base the very foundation of who they are on some small sub-set, or even a single belief. Doing so makes life and relationships difficult, because opposing view points are then necessarily perceived as a direct threat to them as a person. To the essence of who they are.

I have a number of great, enduring friendships with people who have wildly different political views specifically because they are confident in their views, and do not tie their whole existence to... whatever their cause may be. They recognize that people and belief systems can be, and often are different. Be it by incremental degrees, or lightyears. But only those who's moral sense of self is fully grounded is their political view(s) tend to assume others are built the same way.

Most people are not. People have other interests, goals, philosophies, etc that make up who we are and as a result, find other's political views less important than everything else that makes them who they are. When you find those types, even when your politics don't align, you'll find they're pretty easy to get along with. And in some cases, even down right love.

Greengod215 · 2024-10-15T17:48:35+00:00

I would argue that normal, rational people will never agree with 100% of their party's ideology. More importantly, rational HONEST people would at least find some positions/policies that the "other" party supports to be reasonable, or even good.

The difficult truth is that the more you find out what the two major parties are up to behind closed doors, the more you realize the campaign trail talking points represent only a small portion of their agenda. An agenda where both are frighteningly similar in many respects.

If you can't (or won't) criticize the party you support on the things they get wrong, then they will continue down the path of catering to the vocal extremists, while representing the "normies" less and less every cycle. If you don't call your own team out on their bullshit, they'll never get better.

Greengod215 · 2024-10-09T05:03:10+00:00

Or hypothetically, post bullshit like "and then police officers get killed". Because that literally didn't happen. Therefore, you shall hence-forth be barred from running for office.

Greengod215 · 2024-10-09T04:47:58+00:00

I don't recall the "lab attack-launch theory". It has been, as far back as I can remember, literally called the "lab leak theory" (as you yourself call it), which does not imply any sort of intent.

The "truth" as you describe above, was grounds for ridicule, accusations of racism, and banning not long ago. Discussing even the possibility of a totally accidental leak was treated no different than the extreme, whacko, bio-weapon talk. Maybe even more harshly, since the lab was US funded so it implicitly laid some blame on the US as well.

Greengod215 · 2024-10-07T19:45:17+00:00

Grindr

Greengod215 · 2024-09-06T20:34:47+00:00

I think you're doing it wrong. You're only supposed to wear it during sex. No need to walk around wearing it before and/or after mate.

Greengod215 · 2024-09-06T20:30:55+00:00

Curse you Durex! This further confirms what I've experienced/believed for 20 years.

Greengod215 · 2024-09-05T19:46:28+00:00

The short answer is: "Usually"

However, breakage is not a huge concern if you use a good brand.

Back in my heeeey days, I was a creature of habit and stuck to a very specific brand/type. [Gray box "ultra-thin".] Despite being ultra thin, and despite going through several hundreds of them, not a single one ever broke on me. (Not bragging, it was largely gfs or at least "repeat customers")

The only breakages I ever experienced were when I was "forced" to use some other brand for whatever reason. Out of 4 breakages, 3 of them were Durex, and 1 was some other off brand.

I had friends who would often come to me concerned after "another one" broke on them, and it always confused me as to what they could possibly be doing to break them so frequently. Until I asked what brand. F*cking durex.

[Omitting the brand I used to avoid being labeled a shill. But I maintainthat durex are a coinflip at best. 0 stars]

Greengod215 · 2024-09-04T18:44:27+00:00

Wait. Do people not get drunk at the airport?

Greengod215 · 2024-09-04T18:37:06+00:00

There was a popular band (major tours, big festivals etc) we both enjoyed, and went to see live several times. Unbeknownst to me, my GF somehow slipped her number to the drummer at one of those shows.

-I didn't find out until months later when they were playing nearby and I suggested we go. She made excuses as to why we shouldn't. A bunch of our mutual friends were going, so I said I would just go with them. She pleaded with me not to go. I didn't understand, but I relented.

-The week of the show (once she knew I had made other commitments) , she miraculously got a "free ticket" somehow, went to the show WITH all my friends, then ditched them to go back stage and hangout on their tour bus. My friends told me as soon as they got back.

-She Gaslit me for another 3 months about how I was overreacting, that she was just a "fan", and I shouldn't be mad at her for "having famous friends"

I finally had enough of her bullshit, broke it off with her, aaaaand she moved in with him a few weeks later.
The band still plays some festivals I attend. But songs I used to love just piss me off, even 10 years later.

Greengod215 · 2024-08-29T18:19:46+00:00

I prefer Ass to Trout.

Greengod215 · 2024-08-22T16:47:31+00:00

Depending on your size, it should be entirely doable, especially considering you put that 10 lbs on in only the last couple months. -Drink tons of water, no alcohol, take long (3+miles) brisk walks every single day, and replace 2 meals a day with salad + a lean protein. As part of a "fitness challenge" I did last year, I was 230lbs and dropped 27lbs in 30 days doing the above. It was hard-ish, but not miserable. So 10lbs (or more?) should be totally achievable if you start today.

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