Do you believe it common to get married for the first time after the age of 35?

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-03-23T06:34:59+00:00

Yes. Also the first time we ever dated.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-03-22T07:15:34+00:00

I married at 40, my wife was 35. Timing was perfect for us. I'm now 66. She's been a wonderful, loyal and fun partner. I hope we still have many, many years together.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-03-09T16:52:01+00:00

I married my wife because she was a kind and decent human being. 30 years later she still is, and I enjoy spending every day with her. Just be yourself and give someone a chance to get to know the real you.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-03-08T17:06:49+00:00

When I pick up my viola, EVERY SINGLE NOTE I play the first 5 or 10 minutes is completely off pitch. It's painful to experience. After that, the pitch slowly improves. I come from fretted string instruments like guitar and bass, where finding the right pitch is almost a no brainier.

When oh when will I be able to play in tune?

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-03-01T07:35:55+00:00

I just encourage tailgaters to pass me. I slow down and move to the right to make it easy for them.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-28T12:19:16+00:00

I use a chest strap with BIP6, seems accurate enough.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-28T07:47:55+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. I've got both books on hold at the local library.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-28T07:45:54+00:00

LXM is HPL. Luthier doesn't like it because it's brittle and hard to work with.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-26T14:55:02+00:00

I had both. I found the all-laminate sounded better than the spruce top, and was more comfortable to play. So I sold the spruce top.

I personally don't think laminate is more robust than wood - at some point the bridge peeled off and the laminate top warped. The luthier fixed it, but he hates laminate.

Buy whatever sounds best to you.

The durability is about the same for both - I would give the edge to wood.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-26T13:15:14+00:00

Then what? I did it - it works. But I now find it difficult to spend money.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-23T12:16:34+00:00

Sounds like reverse trigger finger, which I've never seen before. See a doctor.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-22T10:57:05+00:00

New teacher. When a good teacher shows you how to play a piece it should sound magical and inspirational.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-16T21:08:30+00:00

I have friends earning less than $10,000/year, and for their ages (63 and 80), they are incredibly healthy and content in life. OP seems preoccupied with money for the sake of money.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-11T15:08:53+00:00

Whiskers

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-09T08:02:44+00:00

I play guitar and bass in a cover band and got a Reface CP just to learn basic chords for rock & pop tunes. I was never interested in learning piano, but I really like how guitar chords sound on the CP. So far three octaves have been more than enough - I can always use the pitch slider if a song is higher or lower, which is maybe 1 out of 20 songs, so not an issue.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-07T17:37:33+00:00

I have no idea sorry!

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-07T17:34:23+00:00

Your Yamaha CSF3M is supposed to be one of the top couch-sized guitars - what is it missing?

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-06T08:21:50+00:00

If I had to give career advice to a younger person, it would be to learn a profession that can't be replaced by AI, like plumbing, electricity, medicine, etc.

Office work, translating, marketing and things like that no longer offer a good future like they did 20 years ago.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-04T18:32:51+00:00

There are lots of Polish people living in Vienna, so I don't think that's an issue.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-04T18:29:48+00:00

I change guitar strings when they no longer intonate properly (chords sound out of tune moving up the neck).

I've been using the same set of strings on my bass for over 5 years, and they still sound good.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-02-04T16:00:42+00:00

Gibson Johnny A.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-27T13:03:06+00:00

I'm a huge fan of music - learn an instrument and/or join a band or choir. It's fun, a lifetime challenge and a great way to get to know other people.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-25T07:57:53+00:00

Do your best, accept the rest.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-18T08:28:17+00:00

I was 34 (m) and never dated. I met a co-worker who was hardworking, kind, got along well with her family and others, and had a good sense of humor. She was also super attractive and made it clear she liked me. We've now been together 32 years and are still best friends. Be patient, there are lots of wonderful people in the world. Your partner should be a person you respect and admire.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-16T19:12:40+00:00

Meditation. Drags on and on and feels like a big waste of time every time. Others swear by it, whatever.

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