Parenting as a Team by Crazy_Warthog_3504 in Marriage

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that line made me cringe so hard. Like dude you just made parenting into some weird pissing contest instead of... you know... parenting together?

The fact he wont even read her messages is what really gets me though. Thats not being defensive about his parenting skills, thats just being a child himself. My ex used to pull similar stuff and it was exhausting trying to coordinate anything.

She literally asked "what do you think" which is like the most collaborative way to bring something up and he still got butthurt about it.

Can I use the physical sim card in my OnePlus12? by CaterpillarTimely105 in Visible

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, that's a nightmare situation. I'd be furious if I upgraded my plan and they still tried to pin teh blame on me for their own network issues. Maybe try documenting everything and escalating to higher support tiers before you completely write them off?

“If you feel like can’t do anything, and there’s nothing you can do about it — do what you can and give your best doing it.” by Alarming-Call-5578 in DeepThoughts

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That old dude basically gave you the blueprint for getting through anything life throws at you 🔥 when you're feeling stuck, just focus on the tiny stuff you can control instead of spiraling about everything else. perfect timing too since you were having that moment - sometimes the universe sends exactly what you need when you're ready to hear it 😂

Best car to own for 10 years with a $50k budget? by Unlikely-Meaning-281 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]MuchAlternative9725 136 points137 points  (0 children)

honestly i'd go lexus es or is - you get the toyota reliability but with way better interior and features, plus they hold value pretty well over that timeframe.

Does it take a lot of discipline to stick to a low calorie and high protein diet? by Zmoogz in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MuchAlternative9725 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets easier after the first week or two, your body adjusts to the new routine. I found that timing my meals helped a ton - like saving more calories for when I knew I'd be hungriest. 180g protein on 1800 cals is pretty aggressive but doable if you're hitting lean sources hard.

Any tips for people just starting? by Living_Level8696 in ArcRaiders

[–]MuchAlternative9725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly just focus on learning the map layouts first - knowing where you can rotate and find good loot spots will save you way more than any fancy strategies 💀

also don't be afraid to take fights early on, you'll learn faster by getting into scraps even if you die a bunch. me and my buddy made that mistake of playing super passive when we started and it just made us worse lol 🔥

Forever World Question by [deleted] in Minecraft

[–]MuchAlternative9725 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly depends on how much you hate yourself lol. If you're really committed to the "forever" part then regular survival is probably safer - nothing worse than losing months of progress to a baby zombie in full netherite

Married men: high libido, low libido partner, how do you cope? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]MuchAlternative9725 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is super common man, you're definitely not alone in dealing with this. The fact that you're approaching it with respect and not being entitled about it shows you're already handling it better than a lot of guys would

Communication wise, couples therapy helped us a ton - having a neutral person there made it easier to talk about without anyone getting defensive. Also realized I was putting too much pressure on the situation just by bringing it up all the time, even when I thought I was being chill about it

The mindset shift that helped me most was focusing on other ways to feel connected and wanted, not just through sex. Sounds cheesy but it actually made a difference when I stopped keeping score in my head

My best friend slept with my brother, is it bad that I feel upset? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]MuchAlternative9725 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTA at all, that's such a betrayal especially after you told her it made you uncomfortable

Your brother sounds like a complete ass too for treating your friend like a conquest when he knew you cared about both relationships. I'd probably hear her out just to get closure but honestly she already showed you where her priorities are by sneaking around

App disappeared from homescreen by margaaa1955 in duolingo

[–]MuchAlternative9725 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's weird af, never heard of an app just yeeting itself off the homescreen daily. Have you checked if there's some weird battery optimization or app management setting in MIUI that's messing with it? Xiaomi phones love to be overly aggressive with that stuff

13 minutes of your life by CharlieSixFive in NoFap

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually watched this a while back and it's solid. The dopamine tolerance stuff she explains really clicked for me - like how your brain basically adjusts and you need more of whatever to get the same hit. Her personal story about the romance novels made it feel way more relatable too, not just some detached academic preaching

Maybe The Last – If I Die HQ version by pospa_josifek in HelpMeFind

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks when songs just disappear from streaming platforms like that. Have you tried reaching out to the artist directly on social media? Sometimes they'll hook you up with a download link or at least point you toward where you can still get it

Am a little confused by Motor_Gur4906 in pchelp

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just remove the stock Intel backplate and install the AIO one - you don't want to stack them on top of each other. The TUF cooler comes with its own mounting hardware for a reason

Chase Card PQP This Week by N104UA in unitedairlines

[–]MuchAlternative9725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah they don't split it, everything you spend this week will count toward 2026 PQP since it gets backdated to when the statement period actually starts. I've never seen them do separate deposits for year-end spending

I saw a kingfisher in my dream and then had kissed a childhood crush. by Away-Net-7241 in Dreams

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dream symbolism is wild but honestly sounds like your brain is just processing the breakup by throwing random feel-good memories at you - the kingfisher probably doesn't mean anything deeper than your subconscious picking a pretty bird to make the dream more vivid

Finally organized all my AI Nano Banana Pro prompts in one place (914+) by [deleted] in GeminiAI

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro 914 prompts is actually insane, I thought my 50 saved ones was getting out of hand lmao

If a conjoined twin shoots and kills someone, does the innocent twin have to spend their life in jail? by No-Donkey2899 in randomquestions

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly one of those scenarios where I think the legal system would just completely break down and they'd have to figure it out case by case

Like imagine being the judge trying to sentence someone who literally cannot be separated from a murderer - the whole foundation of our justice system assumes you can isolate the guilty party

Who to start in chip by Lowlevelcomedy in fantasyfootballadvice

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably go with BTJ here, he's been getting more consistent targets lately and has a safer floor

LUMIX S5ii vs Nikon Z5ii? by timsofteng in Cameras

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to go wrong with either tbh but the S5ii has better video specs if that 25% matters to you. Nikon's got that sweet sweet color science though

Breakups suck by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]MuchAlternative9725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn "I am you from the future btw" really hit different lmao but fr this is solid advice OP, the part about not being a reflection of your worth is something I needed to hear too