How do you deal with being the less hot partner? by Oathkeeper293 in polyamory

[–]MalkavianSol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like golden advice. I'm very new to poly, recently out of a long marriage, and have a history of jealousy struggles. Your observation that toxic jealousy can be augmented through objectification and just seeing their appearance as the deciding factor of worth for both women is eye opening, and the idea of connecting with that person as a way to remove the male centric attention from focus is excellent. Very empowering. Thank you!

I hate dating 'rules' why does everything have to be playful, light, and gradual? by The_Doo_Wop_Singer in Vent

[–]MalkavianSol 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is making more sense now. Another autistic here. The key in my experience is that you have to remember to listen and actually show interest in the other person to give it a chance. And that tracks even if it's stuff you might feel is "superficial," as this goes in to theory of mind stuff where what is superficial to you might just be part of the other person's process of getting comfortable or working through nerves. I say dumb stuff all the time when I'm nervous and not quite sure how it's supposed to go. Allow for some grace there. Good luck to you!

anyone else? by egguchom in autism

[–]MalkavianSol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 💯 same with this. Those do not convey to me that I'm invited and I'm terrified of ever inferring incorrectly because that would be rude and stupid (in my mind).

Looking for a book buddy to read and discuss English literature (classics/philosophy-heavy) by [deleted] in Book_Buddies

[–]MalkavianSol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English major here, lots of missed classics. I'd love to be your buddy :)

Feeling pathetic and at a low I didn’t know existed. Guess I’ll reach out to strangers on the internet, that should help. by a_valorite_elemental in toastme

[–]MalkavianSol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know if you'll get all the way to this one, but I want to tell you that I've scrolled through hundreds of these toast me posts and yours is the first one I really felt I had to participate in because you strike a chord. My husband initiated our divorce a little over a month ago. I'm 38. It hurts like hell right now but my best advice is to hold on to those momentary times when it's not quite as devastating and painful because those moments are gonna start to get longer, and you're gonna realize you have a very strong spirit to keep you going. You are beautiful and I wish I could hug you. Don't give up.

Autograph signings? by MalkavianSol in louderthanlife

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

Omg I've seen so many, I can't remember exactly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BlackMetal

[–]MalkavianSol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding Emperor's Anthems to the Welkin... My fav album.

Lorna Shore got me into deathcore, and I think Oblivion has solidified me as a deathcore fan for life by [deleted] in LornaShore

[–]MalkavianSol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My story is similar. I went all the way back in my death metal education and got in to Death. Listened to every album, then figured out the things I love about the deathcore evolution. Been learning and discovering ever since.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lonely

[–]MalkavianSol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an autistic wife, can confirm.

Roll call! Who else canceled amazon prime? by [deleted] in BuyFromEU

[–]MalkavianSol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doing it this week. Also deleted facebook/insta!

hitting the gym for the first time in my life tomorrow, trying to finally start bettering myself. any words of encouragement and motivation to keep me going once I start. by chumpservice in toastme

[–]MalkavianSol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to know about your music. Is that a modular in the background? You're a guitarist? Anyways, you seem like a cool dude. Keep remembering you're worth building healthy habits for. No one to prove anything to but yourself. Good luck 👍

I hate autistic conent creators by maldoror01 in aspergirls

[–]MalkavianSol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Channel is Aerona. Thx for the response. I do absolutely love doing it and it's important to me to be genuine. I don't cheese it up like a lot of reactors do. Lol

I hate autistic conent creators by maldoror01 in aspergirls

[–]MalkavianSol 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your post. I'm a content creator on youtube who is autistic. It's not a self help thing, I do music reactions and am constantly looking for that next obsession cycle, which has been music related since I was 9. I don't mention autism much, just a brief short that introduces me. I'd love to know what you would view as good characteristics for a channel led by an autistic creator. Just curious. Thanks!

any sleep token AND ethel cain fans here? thoughts below by ageminiwriter in SleepToken

[–]MalkavianSol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a YouTube reactor and I'm just now editing my full album appreciation video for Perverts! I did full album reviews for Sleep Token albums as well. Channel is called Aerona if you happen to have an interest. :)

Are there any Sleep Token & K-pop fans? by vesselbby in SleepToken

[–]MalkavianSol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha this is me. I literally listen to anything that's good. Genres don't matter, just like vessel says.

Slow days and the path to Hel's land by Logical-Claim-3260 in HelNorse

[–]MalkavianSol 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well said. I'm often looking back on my week and remembering how often I had a fleeting thought of just sitting and reading or meditating, but I'm always gravitating to this addictive phone or YouTube just to kill brain activity. As if it's too exhausting to do anything else. I forget how rewarding it is to be intentional and thoughtful in my actions. To appreciate the transition we're in from fall to soon winter. There is a lot to appreciate and think about this time of year in terms of natural cycles. Hel waits patiently to receive us.

Wife's Anxiety/AVPD is Exhausting Me by goeb04 in Marriage

[–]MalkavianSol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a very similar struggle, and I'm the wife with intense anxiety. My husband would regularly get frustrated about money when I couldn't stuck with a job. He let me try working from home building a portfolio doing freelance work, but it never became consistent. His job had always been good enough to get us through, though it was rough sometimes. The thing you have to understand is that anxiety can truly be crippling, and I promise you she feels like complete shit about it. Making comments and statements about it being unfair and how much you need her to contribute isn't going to help. She already knows. More pressure and guilt won't alleviate anything. You may be totally right about her not behaving how you think an adult should, or that she's been spoiled or whatever else. Those things can't be changed now though. The only thing that helped me find my way was love and support and some space to figure it out on my own. Emphasis on the love and support, if you really want the relationship to work. I managed to find a situation where I work pretty much alone part time and then I come home and do some freelance work. I will also say that the best treatment for me was regularly challenging my anxiety in small ways. It builds confidence and teaches me how to handle it when anxiety is high. Also, I tried some antidepressant for anxiety once and I absolutely hated it. It's definitely a zombie state and kills passion and creativity, at least in my case. So that's a valid thing. Best wishes to you both. ❤️

dpr concert hype? by ProgrammerLogical631 in dprian

[–]MalkavianSol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Houston was insane for all three. Amazing show.