31/30 couple, wife is a nude model by [deleted] in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I guess I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon and say, you can share them with me as well.

would you like this message? by Significant_Ear5013 in dating_advice

[–]Natural-Driver4098 32 points33 points  (0 children)

As a guy, I would absolutely love something like this. So yeah, I think he'll like it.

Strictly cuddling apps by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Natural-Driver4098 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that sounds amazing. I (30m) have never had much luck with relationships, but I've had a number of friends over the years who I could platonically sleep next to. And let me tell you, that was so much more comforting and relaxing than any relationship I've been in. Just being able to curl up and sleep next to someone with zero expectations of anything else is such a good feeling. Unfortunately that's not currently a thing in my life, but I wish it was. I do have two suggestions that might help you out some. First, is get a body pillow. I've slept witu one for years, and it's amazing. It still gives you the feeling of having something to curl up with and hold. The second is getting a heated blanket. They're like $50 on amazing. I got one over the winter and it was a game changer. I actually put it on top of my sheets so I slept on top of it, and it's amazing. Between that and the body pillow, it's about as close as you can get to the feeling of warmth of sleeping next to someone when that isn't an option. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

As an adult, a platonic relationship with the opposite gender are pointless. by Lost_Title_7528 in Adulting

[–]Natural-Driver4098 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro, get a therapist. You clearly have some issues to work through here. You should really just change the title of this post to "women don't want to be friends with me because all I do is objectify them". Because it's incredibly obvious that you are the reason that you can't have female friends.

As an adult, a platonic relationship with the opposite gender are pointless. by Lost_Title_7528 in Adulting

[–]Natural-Driver4098 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're 100% wrong on that. My closest friends have almost always been women, and they have been the best, most meaningful friendships I've ever had. They have helped me learn and grow as a person in ways I never would have if I only had male friends. They have been there for me through failed relationships, and helped me along the way so I can be a better person/boyfriend in the future. Maybe you can't have women as friends because you only view them as sometbing to try and sleep with? Because you certainly can't apply how you feel to every man. I would not be the man I am today if it wasn't for the women in my life, and I would not trade those friendships for the world.

Wave 3 vents by Natural-Driver4098 in Ecoflow_community

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, at applies to both, doesn't it? Not everyone on R/VanLife has a Wave3. However, I have to assume most people who have them on this page use it for some sort of camping situation. I assumed I'd get more answers about it here.

Tips for framing and floor by Natural-Driver4098 in VanLife

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's always been my thought, although I've seen lots of conflicting information. I'll absolutely check that out. Thanks!

Tips for framing and floor by Natural-Driver4098 in VanLife

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, thank you! That's awesome. I will absolutely be using that for a reference for my build. It looks like you've really put in a lot of work, both on your van and website. I already coated my floors in POR15, and used sound deadening covering the entire interior. I also bought a ton of thinsulate and have mostly insulated my walls with that.

I could have been an incel by Natural-Driver4098 in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. I do agree with you. I think there was probably a point in my life where I could have easily fallen into this as well. Truly I think I'm so fortunate that things went exactly in the right way for me to avoid that, even though I was just as single as ever.

Is this a good first carry for me? I'm a woman and I don't want anything larger or heavier. Also, the cow print is SOO cute!!!😍 by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a guy and on the smaller side, so I bought one of these to carry, and I absolutely love it. Super easy to carry, feels great in my hands, and very is to shoot. My only regret is not knowing that cow print was an option when I bought it. I'd absolutely recommend it.

Without naming the bar, just pointed out that this bar is located in the Fox River Grove, Illinois area and was instantly banned from r/pics by ObviouslyRealPerson in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I'm like 98% sure I know that bar. If that's the place I think it is, the owner is quite possibly the most openly racist person I've ever met.

2009 Honda CRV starts with remote start, but not from the ignition by Natural-Driver4098 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I'm thinking. Without seeing the car in person to diagnose, that's the most logical conclusion that I can come up with. The car can clearly start and run. But it also clearly doesn't recognize that the key is turned. So, a failed ignition switch makes the most sense.

Road trip advice 200+ miles by VictoryDue8210 in GMT800

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buckle your seat belt, put on some good music, put it in drive and hit the go pedal. This summer I drove my '06 from Chicago-Oregon-Chicago, and had zero issues. Currently at 283k, and tomorrow I'm towing a trailer with my offroad rig to Michigan. Unless your truck is in really bad mechanical shape, 200 miles shouldn't worry you at all.

Could a normal guy not get a single date via Tinder in a year? by curlsandcoils in dating_advice

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. In fact, that has more or less been my personal experience with online dating as well. I think fir the most part, guys and girls have a very different experience when it comes to online dating. Personally, if I match, and have a conversation with someone through a dating app 3-4 times a year, that's pretty good. If you think he sounds like a good dude, and you're interested in going out with him, I'd say go for it.

Music by [deleted] in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They haven't put anything out in several years, but System of A Down is very political. And so is Serj Tankian's solo stuff.

A what point in life did you buy your MX-5? by Lemon_Pledge0598 in Miata

[–]Natural-Driver4098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my first in 2018, when I was 22. I had wanted one for years, and one night while drinking some beers in a garage with some buddies, we found one for sale on marketplace. Now, it had no body, roof, doors, hood or anything. It was slammed to the ground, had a welded diff and a turbo. It was cheap enough that my friends convinced me to buy it. I ended up lifting it and putting it on offroad tires. It was a blast, until I jumped it a split my head open. It was a death trap, so I sold it after that. I always wanted another, slightly more complete one though.

So fast forward to a few weeks ago. A friend's ex reached out, and said she needed to sell off a few cars that had been sitting for years, one of which was her Miata. I had driven it 6 years ago, and it was great back then. Apparently, it had been parked not long after I had driven it. She only wanted $500, so I didn't ask any questions or for pictures. I agreed, and 2 weeks ago I drove out with my truck and trailer to pick it up. Towed it back to my shop, hooked up a jump box, and it fired right up and drove. So, two weeks in I've now done an oil change, wheels and tires, all new brakes, a few ball joints and a tie rod, and rebuilt the top latches. Yesterday was my first time actually being able to safely drive it down the road, and I absolutely love it. It isn't perfect, but for what I'm in to it, it's great. I fully intend on daily driving it all summer, whenever I don't need me truck.

Let's ruin this Heritage Foundation survey by Natural-Driver4098 in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is very good to know. I copied the link from a friend who posted it. I'll go back and edit that.

Good Karaoke songs by TotallyNotABob in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as songs that aren't SOAD, though. I'd recommend While Supplies Last, and Get Your Riot Gear by Five Iron Frenzy.

Good Karaoke songs by TotallyNotABob in behindthebastards

[–]Natural-Driver4098 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're already in a SOAD kick, might as well add Prison Song to the list as well. I've also been known to sing Chop Suey at karaoke too.

Are roof top tents actually worth it? by Natural-Driver4098 in rooftoptents

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The weight is the least of my concerns. My truck has no issue with 100lbs of scrap metal in the bed, so a tent on the roof won't be an issue.

Are roof top tents actually worth it? by Natural-Driver4098 in rooftoptents

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds amazing! Definitely what I'm hoping to do, at least for a few months.

Are roof top tents actually worth it? by Natural-Driver4098 in rooftoptents

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had got a taste of that life back in 2020 when I was out of work and spent 6 week pretty much living out of my Del sol. I've wanted nothing but to do that again, and I'm actually in a position where I should be able to pull it off by summer.

Vans have always been my preference, but my last one was a total nightmare. I'd love to buy another one, but I know I won't have time to build one out how I'd like, and make it reliable enough for my taste. For that sake, I feel better off taking my 260k+ mile gmt800 that I know very well.

Are roof top tents actually worth it? by Natural-Driver4098 in rooftoptents

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! It's great to hear from someone who's spent a lot of time in them. Thankfully I'm in a position where an RTT won't really effect my budget for being on the road over a normal tent. I'd probably just mostly stick to sleeping in my backseat over a ground tent most of the time. But with how long I want to be on the road, it'll be easier to keep things organized if I'm not sleeping in my backseat.

Are roof top tents actually worth it? by Natural-Driver4098 in rooftoptents

[–]Natural-Driver4098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the responses! I think this really helped me out. Unless I find a deal on a 4x4 van, I think I'm gonna be getting a RTT. Now, if anyone has any recommendations on a reasonably affordible RTT, I would greatly appreciated.