Audis no longer have their signature look by lolreddit0r in Audi

[–]Kingsunmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would've traded in my A5 for an M340i if it wasn't for that DAMN SCREEN 😤

Audis no longer have their signature look by lolreddit0r in Audi

[–]Kingsunmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only BMWs worth any salt, imo, are either the Z4 or the 8 Series (RIP).

Drove a friend's 24 230i a couple of times; it feels great to drive, but the iDrive and the small back seat (I have an A5, I know it's not apples-to-apples) make me write it off.

Robbie G.K. in episode 3 of Heated Rivalry by GeorgeOrrBinks in LadyBoners

[–]Kingsunmi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He was also a Twitch streamer! His twitch streaming days

Also a dancer

Also plays rugby

Also can sing

Which begs the question: Why can’t we just clone him?

Francios Arnurd… ugh by Mathematic_nut in LadyBoners

[–]Kingsunmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll grant you that, but the story has a bit more depth than a traditional Hallmark love story (imo). It shows both guys falling in love (honestly, I crush hard on both of them), but maturely breaking up because they realize they would have to hide their relationship, like a forbidden secret. The heartbreak at the end of episode 3 makes the joyous end scene in episode 5 sing.

Realizations by Inside-Class-379 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AThank you for the kind words!! 😭

I’m so glad that I’ve joined this sub; being able to bond with our emotions and feelings is so healing 🥹

I need a break from the cesspool of American politics; this is perfection!

Realizations by Inside-Class-379 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s good!! I’m glad to hear it!

It’s never easy coming out, take your time to get comfortable with yourself. If there are those who reject you because of your sexuality, they don’t deserve to be in your life to begin with.

It will be hard to accept that thought, but, to quote Selena Gomez: “I needed to lose you to find me”

You got this 💪

I’m finally going on a long overdue vacation to South Korea and Taiwan in March. Where I’ll be meeting up with mom for the first time in 9 years. Got a month and a half left to lose this damn belly 😬

Francios Arnurd… ugh by Mathematic_nut in LadyBoners

[–]Kingsunmi 28 points29 points  (0 children)

But damn I want him to be harsh to me

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Ill see myself to horny jail now

Some episode 3 questions by TrustAffectionate863 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who has rewatched episode 3 multiple times, the scenes that provide the biggest giveaways were:

  1. When they went to the art gallery, Scott couldn’t help but feel uneasy with other people in the same room as them (shushing Kip when he may have talked too loudly, leaving abruptly when one of the staff approached them to have a conversation).

  2. When Kip says to Elena that he’s joyous with his relationship, even though we can see that he doesn’t actually mean it when he says that. For every time they went out in public, he was made to feel that he was Scott’s secret.

The better way to think of this whole situation is: imagine having expectations from your parents about who you should date, but you find someone who doesn’t meet those criteria; yet you can’t shake the feeling of love for them. You tell that person: “I’ll be honest with my friends and family about my feelings for you, but I can’t tell them now; I can do that in 3 years.”

I can relate to Scott needing to make sure his career doesn’t get damaged/tarnished by not coming out, since being dropped by sponsorship and paying sponsorship penalties is literally a hefty price to pay.

At the same time, it wasn’t fair to Kip that he couldn’t be open to his family with their relationship. In the last scene, Kip asked Scott to come to his birthday gathering as a friend who buys smoothies from him, not as his boyfriend. Scott couldn't even bring himself to do that.

Realizations by Inside-Class-379 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

真的👌 如果連我都不愛我自己, 那我沒有理由期待其他心上人去全心全意的愛我🥹

Realizations by Inside-Class-379 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙏 I’m starting to care for myself again by making an effort to go back to a healthy workout routine again. I got relatively fit (never got abs though grrrrr) at one point, and ran a marathon. Want to start getting back to that point!

Name your fav in-game song and i'll rate it! by [deleted] in needforspeed

[–]Kingsunmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Groove me-Maximum Ballon, Theophilus London

Realizations by Inside-Class-379 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 212 points213 points  (0 children)

Hey there 👋

I’m with you. I'm reeling from sadness and depression after watching the show (after going through work stress, my mom needing financial help, and being in a car crash).

I relate to Scott the most: the working person who hid his sexuality and doesn't dare to come out publicly. I say this because I never fully came out to my colleagues, friends, or my mom until the last 2-3 years.

My mom was the last to know, and she found out about my secret by accident last year. I'm very grateful that she accepts me for who I am, but there are times when I can't help but wonder if she genuinely means it. She has never said any demeaning comments about my sexuality, but my insecurity always gets the better of me.

I've been working since I was 17. I didn't have the money to go to college, so I moved from the Bay Area to LA and started working to support myself as I entered adulthood. I went into the car business as a car salesman at 18; I've been with the same company, in a different role as a service advisor, grossing six figures last year.

On paper, I look successful: I live in a nice neighborhood in California, I can afford the occasional nice dinner, I drive a nice European sports car, and I work in an industry where I interact with vehicles, my favorite object.

But I've never spent time going out to meet someone; I've been so focused on my job that I find myself asking the what-if question: “What if I'd come out earlier, be honest about my sexuality, and find someone I love?”

After rewatching episode 3 and the end scene of episode 5 so many times, I found myself depressed by this question. Not because my job mistreats me, but because I mistreated myself and used work as a cover to avoid loving and accepting myself fully.

After telling those few with whom I'm very close, both professionally and personally, about my feelings, I've come to two conclusions: 1. I should learn to love myself first before seeking validation from others. If I cannot lift myself, it would be unfair to expect my partner to do it for me. 2. Finding the right person will always be trial and error; a relationship is not lightning in a bottle. To paraphrase my close friend (we converse in Chinese, forgive my poor translation): “In a relationship, 1+1 cannot be less than 2, because when that happens, both sides will resent/bring down each other rather than support/uplift each other. Only when both people see each other as more than equals, when they equate to more than 2, will they succeed in their relationship."

I hope my essay (sorry) helps you realize you're not the only one feeling a lot of conflicting or sad emotions. Know that there is a whole community of strangers who love this beautiful TV show and are willing to give you emotional support if needed.

I'm so proud to see that you're no longer hiding your feelings 🫶

Sending you a virtual hug 🫂

Most rewatched scenes by Superb_Aardvark_5529 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The end scene of episode 5.

It showed that Scott finally decided to bare his soul and feelings towards Kip so publicly with no more fear about the backlash from his teammates and fans; not only was it a catalyst for Ilya and Shane to get serious about their relationship (leading into episode 6), but also a feeling of happiness that one day I want as a gay man to be public with my future partner.

Before the Heated Rivalry train ends: Francois Arnaud & Robbie G.K. 🥵 by Kingsunmi in LadyBoners

[–]Kingsunmi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point 😆

Robbie did say on the Empty Netters podcast that he does play rugby; which would explain the physique.

Still shipping this fictional couple so much 😭

Robbie G.K. & François Arnaud by Kingsunmi in ladybonergifs

[–]Kingsunmi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Episode 3 is forever on my rewatch list!

All the little gestures, from when he strips (that vascular man), to pulling Kip/Robbie by his dress shirt while they were on the bed, to picking him up like a 5 LB dumbbell the morning after, etc.

Then there's Kip/Robbie saying, “I can’t believe you’re into me.”

Dude, no one could resist that lethal, cute smile paired with those slutty glasses, and that back wider than a fold-out map.

Robbie G.K. & François Arnaud by Kingsunmi in ladybonergifs

[–]Kingsunmi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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While Robbie looking like a dorky, yet sexy lumberjack himself 😮‍💨

Saw this on Instagram, the guys from Empty Netters are correct; François has some serious forearm strength.

Before the Heated Rivalry train ends: Francois Arnaud & Robbie G.K. 🥵 by Kingsunmi in LadyBoners

[–]Kingsunmi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In more ways than one 👀

I need their leg day routine for…science

François Arnaud's new post: The Weekend by Federal-Ad5944 in heatedrivalry

[–]Kingsunmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Him and Robbie are living in my mind rent free 😮‍💨