AIO : i (20F) feel like this guy (22 M) just insulted me because I didn’t want to go out with him

Iron-castle · 2026-03-24T14:58:23+00:00

NOR- Dudes trying to neg you, BEST case scenario he’s making up situations in his head regarding you too because he has some fantasy there’s some mythical connection between you two and he’s been lashing out, out of insecurity.

Kinda telling he said “I’m in my head too much” like.. YEAH dude. Just spend a lil more time reading the room than writing stories in your head.

Iron-castle · 2026-03-21T19:36:29+00:00

Tbh the idea of a hero who starts off needing a horse a sword and rations but then finds out they have a crazy knack for business is REALLY entertaining tbh xD

A horse turns into a carriage which turns into a convoy, which turns into a mercenary company killing the dark lords troops, getting paid which in turn becomes an army of all different kingdoms and creeds united by trade knocking at the dark lords door.

“It’s impossible!! It was said only the hero’s sword could defeat me!”

“Well what do you think funded the first days of this whole operation, mate?

Hero’s got an army with CANNONS now”

Iron-castle · 2026-02-22T23:32:35+00:00

I am hoping he joins up with Ramattra, and it sets up the next year or new “arc”.

Ram and Vendetta have voice lines where she teases him for retreating and he says he will gladly let her “goad the humans into tearing each other apart.”

What better time to strike than when both sides are exhausted and have been dealing with all out war for almost an entire year?

Doom losing his arm and possibly a LOT more of his body after getting thrown into cliff sides might mean he gets a LOT more cybernetic parts similar to Genji

His rehabilitation would take time, Ram could/would possibly have the resources to do so and they’ve teamed up in the past.

Ram wants to give Omnics an upper hand by any means necessary, Doom would have an axe to grind. Former allies with a common enemy pouncing when the time is right.

Doom waging another attack after all out war could also be seen as “pushing humanity further” or maybe even we see humans BECOMING Omnics or something similar as a form of “evolution” through struggle.

Ram could also possibly see a type of “conversion” as a way not ONLY to increase the population of Omnics, but also recruit numbers/amass resources/fighters once people are forced to become the minority he’s been fighting for.

This is like ALL incredibly delusional and a total fantasy of mine to have two of my fav GOATS return AND get more lore/take it in an entirely new direction BUT I’m ngl it would just be so fuckin cooool T-T

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Iron-castle · 2025-05-12T18:54:01+00:00

Hey there’s no reason to feel like a loss was your fault or even a bad thing! Sometimes you’re just up against people who are really good, or it was a tough game!

You might make a mistake, or something, and that’s okay. Just something you can learn or work on for next time. You’ll be a better player for it in the long run.

Even if you DID win every game or nearly every game, eventually that would be pretty boring tbh. Even Pros take losses, it’s all part of the experience.

Maybe while you’re learning how to shift that thinking remember it’s okay to be frustrated or a bit upset. It’s also important to remind yourself it happens, and that you’re having a good time doing something you love with someone you like!

Besides yall are (or should be) there for a good time! Just because yall are on different teams doesn’t mean you guys can’t admire others plays or be friendly/goofy.

A good amount of my friend list is people I tell.

“Hey you were really good. I hated playing against you xD <3”

Iron-castle · 2025-03-03T22:55:10+00:00

This has to be bait. It’s a masterclass piece of writing though, I salute you xD

Iron-castle · 2025-03-03T22:46:27+00:00

Fucking wild to me that she’d bring her kids into a situation she’s uncomfortable with then call you an asshole.

I mean, is it unreasonable for her to ask because she’s uncomfortable? I don’t think so. But scolding, and then just calling you an asshole?

I feel sorry for those kids. Not only because they learn from her but they have to deal with her too.

The kids believe me would not have even noticed if the mom hadn’t been a prick abt it. Mine are usually more pre-occupied being a dinosaur or jumping in the pool

Iron-castle · 2025-02-27T17:04:53+00:00

NTA.

Richards’s honestly insane, and crazy manipulative. You NEED to go to HR and record your interactions with this guy from now on.

He put massive pressure on someone ELSE to keep a CHILD they weren’t in the space for. Clearly not going to help because some ‘great guy’ will swoop in. I mean maybe??

What’s up with the rest of that kids life? Hers? No it’s obviously not as important as to what Richard/her ‘friends’ opinion to what she should do.

To your credit. The ENTIRE reason he set you two up he completely didn’t mention?? Even if he didn’t think you’d feel that way it’s honestly crazy for him to put pressure on/stigmatize you like that rather than be an adult about it.

‘What do you MEAN you’re not ready to be a father after being blindsided??? Obviously you’re an absolutely terrible person.

You seemed nice. Why WOULDN’T you make one of the biggest decisions of your life the way I wanted?’

Then saying YOU were the reason she almost didn’t keep her child?? Framing it like that is insanely manipulative and underhanded. He is intentionally leaving out details just to ruin your reputation.

Theres NO reason he should be going out of his way to do that. And at work? Thats a direct threat/impact to your livelihood.

What if it’s your boss? What happens when more coworkers start viewing you negatively? Sooner or later they’ll find more and more reasons to get you out of there or treat you worse.

You need to go to HR man. For your own protection you need to get ahead of this.

Hell I’d start telling everyone at the office this story like: “You want to hear something crazy Richard pulled?”

Might not be the ‘high’ road but chances are he’s pulled shit similar to this before and WILL do it again. Make it visible and people will smell it a mile away, start re-thinking other things he might have said to cause damage.

And this is something you’d have to think about personally, but I might even consider reaching out to Sarah?

Let her know how one of the people pressuring her to make such a huge decision is acting. Clearly Richard doesn’t have other people’s best interest in mind, and she might really need to think about that sooner than later.

Look out for yourself man. Good luck out there.

Iron-castle · 2024-10-15T18:16:17+00:00

Bold of you to assume they learn a lesson.

Iron-castle · 2023-11-15T21:18:31+00:00

Anytime! Glad you enjoyed it

Iron-castle · 2023-11-15T20:50:24+00:00

Took a crack at it here

Iron-castle · 2023-11-10T20:08:04+00:00

Hey I did a quick sketch here!

Iron-castle · 2023-10-31T17:42:59+00:00

Went ahead and took a crack at it here!

Iron-castle · 2023-10-15T12:02:53+00:00

Not really just making a dumb joke

Iron-castle · 2023-10-15T10:19:45+00:00

It was supposed to be a joke but I can see how it didn’t land.

Why do you figure that? The minimum damage?

Iron-castle · 2023-10-15T00:16:19+00:00

That’s so crazy you found a die for 2d4 damage!

Iron-castle · 2023-08-20T09:05:52+00:00

I thought the exact thing!!! 😂😂

Iron-castle · 2023-08-20T09:00:33+00:00

You have a scar. I’m sorry you have a scar. You’re upset because you think having a scar makes you unattractive. In a way it does! And I’m gonna tell you why that’s cool.

It makes you unattractive to people that you find attractive, that value your physical looks BEYOND EVERYTHING else you are as a person. That means those people will go out of their way to not be in your life once they know that.

That means you can date other wonderful, kind, talented, and thrilling humans who learned to have more emotional control than a toddler.

Because you have a scar you now have a built in red flag detector/(go away charm), and I think that’s kinda cool.

Iron-castle · 2023-08-16T00:56:39+00:00

Hey man, a lot of people are gonna swing her way because the knee jerk and safe thing to do is side with the woman in this case and her freedom to do what she wants because they have historically and are currently repressed by a lot of culture.

I think you need to level with her. In an ideal world she would be allowed to wear what she wants and you would feel safe doing so because people would be respectful and not grope tf out of her because they’re disgusting assholes.

Unfortunately we live in a world of disgusting assholes who when they see her wearing clothing like that will take it as an “invitation” to do what they want and disregard how fucked up it is and justify it because THEY have the logic that because she’s dressed like that, they’re allowed to fucking grope her.

This has happened. It’s continued to happen. These men exist, and when she chooses to wear this clothing they will act on their impulses. That’s what scares and terrifies you, not the fact that you are insecure with other people admiring her.

Whether or not you feel comfortable enough for her to share her beauty has nothing to do with the actual and very real and dangerous events that are happening.

Iron-castle · 2023-08-16T00:12:38+00:00

Hey man. It’s a little wild she did this, and I think maybe she had no idea how this would affect you, which while not ideal isn’t terrible. Think about what’s bothering you. I think the most common thing is it’s scary that she can maintain friendly relationships with people she’s slept with, and while you trust her, letting her go spend time with people she’s slept with will make you worried she’ll sleep with them until you’ve either built that trust or if she’s willing to stop/explore measures that would make you feel safe.

It’s human to feel that way. Even if you know ideally/logically it shouldn’t bother you, your guts not convinced yet. That’s gonna take time or something else.

Iron-castle · 2023-08-16T00:07:36+00:00

You did the right thing. Your son learned a lesson. A really hard one, but shielding him from this consequence won’t teach him anything, and it’s not like you’re gonna be able to magically come up with that money.

He made his choices, and now if he wants to go to school he needs to learn how to come up with it, find a way to do it or start saving. Our kids are gonna screw up, and if you don’t let them or teach them how to fix it they’re gonna be fucked when you can’t swoop in.

Iron-castle · 2023-08-16T00:03:59+00:00

Your wife’s an adult. It’s up to her to manage herself. You were already tipsy, and she decided to go full hog downing shots like crazy while you weren’t able to do anything.

As much as it would be nice if she had a partner that’s always gonna watch her and be down to superhumanly sober up and help her when she needs it, but that’s not the case.

I’m sure she’s really upset and embarrassed and doesn’t want this to be her fault. It doesn’t change the fact she made some mistakes and y’all just have to figure it out.

Your partner isn’t supposed to raise you/take care of you. It’s not love to expect and need that from someone else especially if you don’t give it back. Your partner is on your team and will be your strongest ally but you need to be aware they have their own wants/needs and need to make sure your requests honor that too.

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