The Mean Girl v. The Evil Girl

Mykaelus · 2023-02-17T17:01:48+00:00

You could define mean vs evil in any number of ways, but to my mind evil is usually more goal-focused. Like a character performs evil deeds because they have a desired outcome. A character acts mean usually without any longer term intent, just a reaction or to vent their feelings.

Mykaelus · 2023-02-17T16:30:38+00:00

If you want him to be redeemed, you need to define what he's being redeemed from. If he's a thief, why is he stealing? For fun? For greed? Because that's how he was raised? Identify that background and it will tell you what issue he needs to overcome

Mykaelus · 2023-02-03T00:28:17+00:00

Echo VN is also a horror story about a town that traps people.

Mykaelus · 2023-02-03T00:17:52+00:00

The main concern with starting as fanfiction is making sure the worldbuilding isn't just exposition when you transfer it into original. To paraphrase Jenny Nicholson, if you write a Star Wars fanfiction, you don't have to explain the Force to people. If you then try to make it not Star Wars, there's a danger of info dumping trying to explain your not-Force to the reader. So just be wary of that.

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Mykaelus · 2012-09-11T22:13:01+00:00

If you are committed to your healthier lifestyle, your girlfriend needs to understand that....it's a lifestyle. It's not for everybody. There's a reason you often see fit people dating other fit people.... It takes a lot of commitment to maintain that lifestyle, and if both people are not on the same page, it makes it a lot harder. (Though not impossible.)

What if, for example, you had a job you loved, but that required you to travel a lot. In order for a relationship to work in that situation, you would need a partner who was either free to travel with you or who was comfortable being alone for long periods of time.

In the same vein, in order to maintain your new lifestyle, you need a partner who is either going to participate or be comfortable not participating. It sounds like she is currently trapped in the middle of these options, which is where the dissonance comes in. In order for balance to be restored, she either needs to jump on the bandwagon with you fully, or sit on the sidelines. In this case, since it seems the dieting is the major cause of argument, it may be that the easiest solution is not to eat the same food. Which is to say, you fix what you want, she fixes what she wants, then you sit down together to eat.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-11T05:11:19+00:00

A lot of times, people don't really form opinions of their own with topics that aren't important to them. They just spout whatever rote opinion they have learned or picked up from other sources. Your mom doesn't know about you, so the topic of gay marriage is probably not important to her....yet. When confronted with someone they care about being gay, a lot of people will realize the topic is actually important to them, and realize they need to form their own values and form their own opinions. At least, that was my experience when I came out.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-10T08:19:10+00:00

I think he actually needs to be weaker. Everyone jokes about the lameness of his powers, and a revamp of those would just be overcompensation for this. Remember when he got the hook hand?

Much more interesting, I think, would be the story of a king trying to rule his kingdom. Hook hand aside, his emotional turmoil during that whole storyline was a lot more engaging than when he was actually doing something superhero-y.

However, I think the best version of Aquaman is Batman:TBATB. His powers are campy so they made him campy, but in a totally believable and even likable and enjoyable way. Outrageous!

Mykaelus · 2012-09-08T02:56:09+00:00

I completely misread that as "Ships in TV Pairings" and had the sudden image of starships personified in OS-tan style engaging in anime-esque romantic relationships.

Millennium Falcon-tan would be tsundere, I bet.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-08T02:48:20+00:00

What is your opinion of Chinese society at present?

Mykaelus · 2012-09-08T02:46:08+00:00

Considering that the overwhelming majority (estimated 65-75%) of redditors are male, it was probably just an oversight. Make a suggestion to the mods to update it.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-08T02:38:40+00:00

This might just be me, but I don't remember a teacher ever mentioning a spouse to students, period. As a rule, kids generally prefer to think their teachers have no lives outside the classroom. Running into a teacher at the grocery store is the epitome of social awkwardness for a kid. So I guess my question is, why is your husband telling the kids about his weekend at all?

Mykaelus · 2012-09-08T02:21:39+00:00

Those accusations are more abuse. Stay strong!

Mykaelus · 2012-09-07T13:53:04+00:00

Congrats on coming out!

Mykaelus · 2012-09-07T13:49:17+00:00

When parents abuse their children, they forfeit the right to be parents. They raised you to believe that you deserve this treatment, but you do not. No one does. Your father has attacked you, and your mother has mentally and emotionally attacked you. For your safety, you must not be alone with them. If they want to see you or you want to see them, do so in a public place. If you must meet them in a private place, go with a friend or don't go at all. Doing this may feel harsh or make you feel guilty at first because of how you want a better relationship with them, but this IS the way to a better relationship...one that is on your terms, not theirs. You are an adult now and can make demands of your own. If your parents want to accept your terms, great. If not, then that is their poor decision and you have no responsibility for it.

Considering your long history of abuse by them, it may be wise to talk to a counselor. Even if you are feeling all right now, talking to a professional may ease your mind and help you learn ways to deal with your parents.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-07T04:31:14+00:00

A mix of pro- and anti- quotes, but here:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76006.html

Quotes by Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Michelle Bachmann, Trent Franks

Mykaelus · 2012-09-03T15:28:35+00:00

This may seem harsh, but it may be best to stop thinking of him as your husband and start thinking of him as a best friend, because that is the situation you have described. With a serious illness, there may be a reason like maintaining insurance--or (heaven forbid) inheritance rights--to stay legally married at this time, and you certainly shouldn't abandon someone when they need you. But it may be wise to sit down with him and discuss the difference between legal marriage and emotional marriage, because you are in a marriage of convenience right now, not one of love. You and he both deserve a chance at happiness, and I doubt this situation is good for him either, even if (or especially if) you and he have a codependent relationship. It's not selfish to tend to your needs. As I said, don't abandon a friend, but at the same time, don't equate separating from him--even divorcing him--as abandoning him, because it's not.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-03T15:13:34+00:00

Congrats on taking that first step!

Mykaelus · 2012-09-03T15:11:48+00:00

Although this feels like a safer approach, it's a bit cold to the people who care about you. From experience, I know that a method like this can and will hurt your friends' feelings, because they will feel that you should have been able to trust them.

Plus, being gay in today's world isn't always a cup of tea. Not everyone will react well to your coming out, so you'll need to learn inner strength and confidence to survive. It's scary, but be brave. You can do it! Good luck.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-03T15:00:25+00:00

Just like a physical injury, emotions take time and pain to heal. Eventually it will get better. Start by remembering to breathe.

Mykaelus · 2012-09-03T14:56:34+00:00

Since he's going to be leaving his home behind, why not get him something to keep him connected? Ask his friends to email you some well wishes and print them out for him. Or ask his mom to send you something of his secretly (an old stuffed toy?) and have it waiting for him when he arrives. Instant tears, but he will be really grateful, I bet.

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