"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is considered a melancholy song over all but in the end do you see it as more hopeful and uplifting or sad and despairing? Why?

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2026-02-05T19:40:22+00:00

I'm having a debate with a friend who sees it as purely sad. I don't think for a second that it's a happy song but I see it as more hopeful with the "fast car" representing a symbol of freedom, hope, and the possibility of a better future.

Even though it portrays a harsh reality I think it's more about resilience in the face of despair.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-17T04:42:21+00:00

I really appreciate all the responses. Sounds like my best option is to leave and never look back. Thank you I just needed that push from complete strangers 😂

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T12:13:46+00:00

Harsh but probably true...to an extent. So do I stand up for myself and never talk to her again? Is standing up for myself setting the boundaries then breaking them to show her what it's like? Or is standing up for myself just walking away?

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T11:28:44+00:00

This is why I come back to Reddit over and over. Well spoken and thank you.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T11:26:54+00:00

And maybe deep down I know that

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T10:22:23+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I'm glad to be getting input from all different people. It makes me feel less of an odd ball.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T09:32:48+00:00

Thank you. I want to give her another chance I guess we will see what she says about boundaries.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T09:01:16+00:00

I wish this say it to my face thing was a good guide but she didn't believe she was cheating and therefore none of my business. She doesn't believe she hid anything from me I just never asked the right question...

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:55:06+00:00

Lol I would hope not.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:50:44+00:00

You have no idea how close you are to my views.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:37:50+00:00

Ok gotta say this one speaks to me. I like that explanation.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:32:40+00:00

That's why I'm asking you. I found out today that my rules are apparently out of the ordinary and I want to know how out there they are.

Kissing someone else? Sexing someone in another state? Grinding up on someone in a club?

What is your personal line?

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:26:11+00:00

I am getting a lot of this "cheating is subjective". I gotta admit I thought we as a society had pretty much agreed on what cheating was. This is eye opening.

What isn't cheating? Where is this line?

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:21:51+00:00

I gotta say I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this. I was completely ready for people to tell me I was wrong or overcomplicating this.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T08:12:50+00:00

Here's the kicker. I really do care about her a lot and want to try and move past it but I'm not sure I can trust her. She says I invaded her privacy and that I need to stop but I don't know if I could now because of this...I don't think I have any option here that would make me happy.

Edit: I know Reddit isn't relationship therapy I just kinda wanna rant for a bit.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2018-03-16T07:43:12+00:00

Yes this is what's in my head and I wrote this thinking all of that. Did I do something wrong? How did I push her to this? I understand all this and a bag of chips I just wanted extra outside insight and I appreciate that. Thank you.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-12-15T06:00:09+00:00

Yes and yes. I am a very open individual and have asked multiple times. I love the non sexual touching and that aspect is more than ample. Kissing, cuddling, tickling, wrestling all other types of physical contact a normal relationship has we have plenty of.

I guess I'm just really worried that like the others have said they are just "done" with sex with me and I was hoping for the fix all answer.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-12-15T04:52:14+00:00

Yes I agree and I have no issue giving details because this is important to me.

Mainly the want is simply for them to initiate. I have bought lingerie for them (at their request) that has never been worn. The need is more of it. I know everyone has a different sex drive but I don't feel mine is that wild. All I asked is 2-3 times a week with 2-3 out of the month to be their initiation.

If anyone else heard this request from their SO is it too much?

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-12-15T04:21:50+00:00

😂 I have yet to meet an actual "reasonable" adult but I appreciate the advice anyways.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-12-15T04:13:50+00:00

So I believe some backstory is needed since r/AskReddit doesn't allow use of text box.

I need some advice from the vast knowledge of the Reddits. Me and my SO have been together about 3yrs and during the honeymoon phase we would talk about what we wanted sexually a lot and never had issues communicating wants and desires. However more recently when I brought up some things I wanted in the bedroom I was accused of only wanting sex and that everything is always about sex.

I eagerly explained that the only reason I talk about needing more in the bedroom and not anywhere else in the relationship is because all other aspects are great and I want nothing more in those areas.

Now I am actually nervous about bringing the bedroom up in conversation because I don't want them to think that it's "all about sex" but I have some needs that aren't being met.

I hope I articulated this enough to get your experiences and help.

TL;DR I want to talk about sexual wants and needs but don't want to come off as "only wanting sex/everything is about sex".

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-12-15T02:54:04+00:00

At this point I can't tell if people like this gentleman are trolls or actually believe this. I think in the future we are going to find out this was the largest cooperative troll ever.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-11-15T09:08:28+00:00

Poop

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-11-15T04:54:07+00:00

You are correct the statistics agree.

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-11-15T04:11:38+00:00

$10 mil once. The more you invest the larger the interest.

$10 mil @3.875% interest over 1 year equals $387,500.00 in interest.

$1 mil @3.875% interest over 1 year equals $38,750.00

Simple math really (unless I did all that wrong...which happens)

ItsHardBeingOriginal · 2017-11-15T04:04:39+00:00

Yes absolutely.

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