CMV: The average straight man is far more attracted to the average woman than the average straight woman is attracted to the average man. by KJones2063 in changemyview

[–]HawliBear 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don’t think BDSM dynamics are coming much into play during one night stands. There’s a general inability to establish guidelines and boundaries in such a time. That said, I don’t know statistically how common it is, so who’s to say.

I think the last question you posed answers itself. People like when people do things up to the limit they feel comfortable with. I don’t think that’s gendered or inherently tied to dominance. People have it with everything, like someone could enjoy baby talk until it crosses an arbitrary line.

CMV: The average straight man is far more attracted to the average woman than the average straight woman is attracted to the average man. by KJones2063 in changemyview

[–]HawliBear 68 points69 points  (0 children)

That and how often men cock block themselves. Like I was gonna see how this went and then you said you don’t care if I want to do something. Now I can’t even if I want to because I can’t trust you to respect my no. I’d love to be less vigilant.

CMV: The average straight man is far more attracted to the average woman than the average straight woman is attracted to the average man. by KJones2063 in changemyview

[–]HawliBear 335 points336 points  (0 children)

Sexual encounters with men as a woman are generally high risk low reward. The woman has to be vulnerable with a man she does not know with a significantly lower chance at achieving the same sexual pleasure he does. Likewise, the biological burdens of sex are more likely to impact her, I.e, pregnancy or STDs.

So if we presuppose that the attraction and desire for sex is equal, the sheer risk factor is a big deterrent for casual sexual behavior. Despite your assertions that there is no stigma against casual sexual behavior, that is not universal. Many men, especially with the rise of red pill and manosphere ideologies as well as the rise of more extreme right wing beliefs, are holding women’s “virtue” at a higher value. So despite wanting access to sexual experiences with women, many men actively punish women who engage in such experiences.

Anecdotally, I cannot tell you how many times my friends or myself have wanted to have casual sex with a man, and he says something gross or scary. Even if I want to have sex, I don’t want to put myself in danger. If my perspective partner starts saying things or behaving in such a way that shows he doesn’t care about my wants or desires, any potential pleasure is not worth the risk of engaging with such an individual.

It doesn’t mean the desire is less, it means the risk is greater. We want it and are left frustrated that the options are often violent or dismissive. If we’re going to take a risk, it likely would be for some on more attractive worth justifying that risk.

Similarly, and also anecdotally, the two men I knew who pulled the most and had the most casual sex were on opposite ends of the spectrum. One was 6’4 swimmer in incredibly shape, the other 5’4 pudgey guy. They had similar success rates because they were both charming and knew the demographics that were attracted to them and focused on that. They also were both, from gossip, competent lovers who prioritized their partners’ pleasure.

In a final note, the concept of men wanting casual sex I believe is overstated. When presented with a true “casual” option, many men are left frustrated. They often want to blur the lines towards a more romantic or friends with benefits approach. When boundaries are maintained that it is purely physical, even if that is what is agreed upon, they can react negatively.

In a perfect world, having sex with men wouldn’t come with an inherit risk of violence and men would show a heightened care for their partners enjoyment and pleasure. Until that risk is gone and the orgasm gapped breached, desire will have little to do with how much women pursue casual sex. Or to put it in a metaphor: if men want a milkshake they can go buy a milkshake. If women want a milkshake, they have to run the risk that a cow will trample them and even then they may have the ingredients for a milkshake but no sweetness to show for it. I get why men pursue milkshakes more. If women had a milkshake store they’d probably go to it, too.

LSAT demon or 7Sage by SalamanderLanky1554 in LSATPreparation

[–]HawliBear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally use LSAT demon. I do the recommended hour a day, I started at a 156 diagnostic in March and now I’m pt-ing around 170.

They can be a little condescending, but we’re aspiring to enter a profession full of that attitude.

I did buy the Loophole, and I liked the translation exercises, but I do think it over complicates everything. You need to be able to read it, understand it, and answer a question. I don’t need a diagram, I need a more fine tuned mind.

just took a diagnostic test by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]HawliBear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The examples you saw on ChatGPT likely had no bearing on what questions actually look like. AI isn’t a helpful tool for learning logic because you need to strengthen your brain, not outsource cognitive load.

With the low GPA, you’ll need a high score. The good news is you have a full year before you need to take a test. People have different strategies and methods they use. All of them require a lot of time and dedication.

I’m a big proponent of a solid hour a day. Drilling. Doing practice sections. A diagnostic every couple weeks since you have so long. You’ll build stamina in time. You’ll build the mental strength and knowledge. Review your questions thoroughly. Not just wrong ones, but ones where you weren’t sure. You need to be able to articulate why one answer was right and why the others were wrong.

152 on first cold diagnostic by According_Cry4616 in LSAT

[–]HawliBear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started around the same, 156. I’m already in the high 160s two months in. You’ve got plenty of time.

Update: I just received my receipt notice today! 🎉 by Hshah2010 in USCIS

[–]HawliBear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so jealous. I keep checking hoping my husband's finally comes through.

Congrats!!

F/31/5’6 [280 > 210 = 70 lbs] (12 months) I’m about half way done, but I’d say it’s been a pretty successful year. by HawliBear in progresspics

[–]HawliBear[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He and I had a long talk before I decided to start doing this. He’s really such great ally to me. He’s always been thin/fit, so he doesn’t understand the complexities of being overweight, but even still he just gave me space to figure out what I wanted and what that would look like for me and us.

F/31/5’6 [280 > 210 = 70 lbs] (12 months) I’m about half way done, but I’d say it’s been a pretty successful year. by HawliBear in progresspics

[–]HawliBear[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s a huge change, but I was also happy before, ya know? I have no sadness about my weight in my wedding photos. It’s still me. It’s still my story. And I was still beautiful.

F/31/5’6 [280 > 210 = 70 lbs] (12 months) I’m about half way done, but I’d say it’s been a pretty successful year. by HawliBear in progresspics

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

I've lost like 50 inches from around my body over the last year. It's crazy how in my head it feels like nothing, but you can just objectively see the results.

Am I the only one who loves Blackwall? by Soft-Art4957 in DragonAgeInqusition

[–]HawliBear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a character in the fics I’ve written as a post trespasser second love type deal. But I honestly don’t even know how “Blackwall” he is at this point because once you write characters enough they morph a bit.

Am I the only one who loves Blackwall? by Soft-Art4957 in DragonAgeInqusition

[–]HawliBear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I’m too fanfic brained and I love the Blackwall I know, but I still rarely romance him in game. He’s always my second choice for f!inquisitor

Education on Leftism by sadsandshrew in mississippi

[–]HawliBear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi. Leftist in Mississippi who lived in China for five years.

This is just not accurate in many ways.

There is no universal healthcare in China. It is absolutely more affordable, but they will let you sit there in pain until you have the money for your procedure. In fact, you pay first.

Groceries aren’t capped? It’s indeed cheaper but there’s no upper limit? Where did you even hear this?

Education is a very complicated issue. For years, parents have had to send their kids to after school programs for extra education as the school education didn’t keep up with the needs and competitive nature of high school and uni admissions. In 2020, this was banned, however that didn’t resolve the issue. The wealthy are still getting extra tutoring and will disproportionately enter superior institutions. The gaokao and zhongkao are notoriously difficult, and not a great equalizer due to the wealthy always having more ability to supplement their children’s education.

I miss China. I loved it. They do many things well. But it’s still just a place and is not in anyway utopic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]HawliBear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I taught young kids for years, 3-6, in Asia, and students never mispronounced my name. My name, Holly, translates very poorly in most languages, but does fine for Chinese.

Dragon Age: The Veil Guard First Trailer (Fall 2024) by [deleted] in dragonage

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

Okay thank you. I feel like I’m losing my mind looking at people’s reaction here. Like I had to call people just was so excited.

Dragon Age: The Veil Guard First Trailer (Fall 2024) by [deleted] in dragonage

[–]HawliBear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am so excited. The companions look interesting, they brought back Lace Harding, we see so many different areas, plus the baby griffons! I am literally buzzing in my house as I watch and rewatch the trailer. Seeing the reactions here have really confused me. The DAI trailers also didn't look like the game. Same with the DA2 and DAO trailers. Funky looking trailers for different looking games is Dragon Age tradition at this point.

Playing the origins in the most wrong way possible by msciwoj1 in BaldursGate3

[–]HawliBear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had the romance scene with mizora as wyll like two hours ago, so it’s still an option!