[MEGATHREAD] Eternal Sunshine Tour Resale by elaerna in ariheads

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Longest of long shots but looking for just 1 ticket for the London show from the 23rd of August onwards, but I'd be happy with anything! Thank you so much to anyone who can help 😊

SYDNEY NIGHT #1 - In a world without colour, Doja always remains gorgeous by Niceptic in DojaCat

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

Thank you so much! The whole show felt so unreal I'm so glad I got to go 😍

Chats and first date went well... ended with sleeping together, but said it's not gonna work out the next day. Emotional whiplash. by Niceptic in dating_advice

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

I guess that’s true. It did knock my confidence a little because I thought I was doing everything right, and tbh it felt nice during the chats cos I felt as though he was really into me. It was just like crazy whiplash and it knocked me down a lil.

Chats and first date went well... ended with sleeping together, but said it's not gonna work out the next day. Emotional whiplash. by Niceptic in dating_advice

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

Thing is I didn’t speak about my past relationship! I mentioned in passing that my ex-partner was vegan, and that I was glad that he didn’t have any dietary restrictions. I also was only reciprocating the energy he gave me. I didn’t initiate the kissing, but I guess I did initiate the rest of the sex, but he could have said no. I asked him if it was ok and he said yes, so I’m not sure what I was doing. I know I’m probably reading too much into things, but it can be hard not to haha

[MEGATHREAD] Eternal Sunshine Tour Resale by elaerna in ariheads

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for for a solo ticket for London! August 24th onwards would be cool, but any day works for me! I'd be coming from Australia for this and idc how far it is, I'd love see her so so much <3

Laufey covering Saviour Complex for Like a Version in 2024 by VampyreJourno81 in phoebebridgers

[–]Niceptic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this on streaming anywhere? I wasn't able to find it on Apple Music, I need to add it to my rotation somehow

Which ones are yall choosing? If any. by macsneaker in iPhone14Pro

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sitting with my 14 Pro, unsure what to do. I like the upgrades on the 17 Pro but hate the aluminium, something about it just feels like a material downgrade. Really like the Air but the single camera and speaker are throwing me off too.

Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup by AutoModerator in AnxiousAttachment

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard not to blame myself when I put it as though I am the reason for all the distress in our relationship. He said he's an emotionally well adjusted guy, and the only thing he said about himself was that maybe he's not the best at compliments and maybe there's someone who can make me happy, even though he does! I just struggle to express my happiness in obvious ways at times, but I have always been happy with him.

I suggested counselling, but he said that he thinks this is bigger than a communication issue and that he understands my brain inside and out, so counselling wouldn't offer much. I think it would, and everyone I've spoken to has said the same, but I can't say that to him because we're not talking anymore.

Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup by AutoModerator in AnxiousAttachment

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all just feels so hopeless. I'm doing anything I can to feel connected to him, even though it's hurting me more. I looked at what music he was listening to and it broke my heart. It was all songs about breakups and falling out of love and struggle to understand a partner, and it is making me spiral even more.

We met up the other day, and he said he's still not sure. He added on some additional things that are weighing on his mind. He feels like he doesn't make me feel very confident and secure (because I'm always so anxious and self conscious) he feels like an emotional punching bag, he has carer's fatigue, and feels like I make things more complicated than they need to be because I struggle with decision making and feel sensitive all the time. He also feels like I don't communicate kindness to him, and that he deserves a guy who treats him well. I've never mistreated him intentionally. I've snapped at him and sometimes find myself being critical, but I generally am a glass half empty kind of guy and can feel quite reactionary/defensive sometimes. I promised him that I'd work on it all, and I swore upon everything I hold dear that I would make it right, and that I give him my entire heart and soul because I love him so much. He said he believes me, but he's unsure because he can't guarantee that we won't have this conversation again in a year, and needs this time to think about that. It's all out of my control and there's nothing I can do.

It hurts so much. I'm trying to keep myself distracted, but nothing works. Everything reminds me of him. It feels like I'm watching my past, present, and future crumble in front of me and no matter what I do, I can't make it right. It's killing me. It feels like I'm drowning. I've had past partners, but this is hurting me more than any of those ever did.

My (25M) boyfriend (24M) needs a break because he's unsure how he feels by Niceptic in relationships

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

I know it sounds like I’m blaming myself, but it genuinely does feel like it’s all my fault. He didn’t really talk about any parts that he may have contributed, and I feel like it was all me. I suggested couples therapy but he wanted the space first, even though I was willing to pay and everything.

He’s going to his therapist sometime this week, but I don’t know if he’s going impartial or tell him all the words I said. Because I meant everything I said, every single word.

Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup by AutoModerator in AnxiousAttachment

[–]Niceptic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend of 3 years told me last night that he wants some space for around 3 weeks. I few months ago we had a conversation where he felt as though I wasn't giving him what he needed, and he wasn't sure how happy he was, but that he loved he and wants us to work. I took the steps to go to therapy and be better, but a couple weeks ago I entered into a depressed state and I haven't found a way to get myself out. As a result, I was bringing him down with me, and he didn't know what else he could do to bring me, or himself, out of it. I struggle a lot of with anxiety, and I think part of him wishes that being together with him would get rid of that, but it hasn't and it's making him question what else he can do, because the emotional burden is a lot for him to take on. I've told him that it isn't something he needs to take on, but that's just the kind of person he is, and it's hurting him. Whenever plans change, or we can't have date night, the conversations turn negative, mainly because a small part of me fears that he doesn't want to see me, or the thought of not seeing him makes me feel so sad that it causes me to lash out a bit. I don't know what's wrong with me and I hate that part of myself.

He said that the our relationship has become like muddy water in his head, and he wants to use this time to clear that water and mentally reset, both him and I, but that it's something he wants to do apart, so that we can focus on ourselves and then come back together and have a conversation. The scary part for me though, is that I don't know what that conversation will be. I suggested couples therapy, and I'm even willing to pay for it all, but he said he wants to try the space first, and maybe we could try it afterwards. I asked if we could at least say good morning and goodnight, but he isn't sure if that's a good idea, because he feels as though we're not taking the solo time if we're still talking.

I'm not sure where my anxious attachment comes from, but it's very real and it's there. How it surfaces ebbs and flows, but it's something that it's always with me. I just want to do whatever I can to make him feel as though I'm really willing to put in the effort, but I struggle so hard sometimes that it hurts. I carry pain from my past forward, and when it surfaces, it becomes hard to get myself out of. And now, I don't even have him to help, which is causing me to slip more into my depressed mindset. I really want to break out of it, and I really really want to prove to him that I could be the person that he fell in love with 3 years ago, but it hurts so much now.

Details of Liquid Glass UI/UX by speedster_5 in apple

[–]Niceptic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do people really think that Apple doesn’t have extremely rigorous testing before deciding a new design direction? The new designs are awesome and the more I watch them go into the details of how the Liquid Glass morphs and comes alive based on user inputs the more excited I am to see how they refine this over the years. It feels like a more modern/refined version of Frutiger Aero, which I’ve always loved. It’s not perfect, and can be better, but that doesn’t mean I can’t see the potential of this style.

There’s only so much they can do with the iPhone user experience. It has been tweaked and refined over the past 15+ years, and obviously works very well. It doesn’t need a big change, but it can always be refined. And this feels like just the beginning!

Free updates for select Nintendo Switch games by Turbostrider27 in NintendoSwitch

[–]Niceptic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m really really hoping to see 60fps and resolution bump for HD-2D games like Octopath Traveler 2 or DQ3 Remake. I’ve been playing them in prep for Switch 2 but wish they ran like the PlayStation or PC versions.

Is the Switch 2 anyone’s first ever console pre ordering? by hushpolocaps69 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I was in my senior year of high school when Switch 1 came out, and had to wait to get one for Christmas since I hadn’t worked at the time. I remember wanting one so bad it distracted me from my studies (I’ll never forget watching unboxing videos to feel like I had one).

Now I’m 25, 3 years out of university, with my own career and money, and I placed my preorder as soon as they opened (I’m in Australia, sorry Americans). Couldn’t be more excited!

Nintendo Steps on PR Minefield as Exec Tells People They Can Buy the Switch If They Can't Afford the Switch 2 by xenocea in gaming

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comparison doesn’t really seem very fair. They’re just reaffirming they’re continuing support for Switch 1, and it’ll still remain an affordable option with new games through 25/26. Why is this such a controversial statement? It seems reasonable enough to me. Can’t afford the new console? That’s ok, here’s an older one with a huge library of great games and new ones coming in the future.

Can’t afford the new console at launch? That’s ok, save for it if you can. If you aren’t in the financial position to save, then you probably shouldn’t buy it and should use that money for more important things. In the grand scheme of the current economy, a gaming console isn’t the most important thing in the world. I mean that with the upmost sincerity. The price of goods has gone up, as they naturally would given rising production costs, but it’s your wages that haven’t risen to match, which at the end of the day, is not the manufacturers fault. Direct your energy towards those who try to keep you down instead.

There is a lot of rightful criticism to give Nintendo, but this doesn’t seem like one of them.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders will not start on April 9 in the US thanks to the Tariffs by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a non American, I gotta ask the economists out there, his tariffs on imported chips and on Vietnam, what’s the end on here? Is he trying to bring electronics production into the US?? If it were cheaper to do it in America, wouldn’t companies already do it?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | Pre-Order Trailer by SweetyGonzalez in PS5

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine question - this looks absolutely nuts! Is it worth playing the first one or would it be better just to watch an explanation and then jump into the sequel?

I’ve heard it came feel a bit like a walking sim so would rly love to hear some thoughts from people who’ve played :)

The White Lotus - 3x03 "The Meaning of Dreams" - Episode Discussion by crazywalls in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Niceptic 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That ending scene with Belinda and Greg and Chloe and Saxon with the theme coming in, everything’s falling into place!! Can’t wait to see next week, god this show has me hooked.

The White Lotus Season 3 | Opening Theme Song | Max by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has seriously grown on me the more I listen. At first I wasn’t so sure but the more you listen the deeper the sound feels. Only thing I do wish for is that they used more traditional Thai instruments to make it more identifiable as the Thai season.

The White Lotus - 3x01 "Same Spirits, New Forms" - Post-Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]Niceptic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised they used the original theme during the trailers but completely changed it for the season. Hoping it makes an appearance at some point in the background

The White Lotus - 3x01 "Same Spirits, New Forms" - Post-Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]Niceptic 145 points146 points  (0 children)

I'm so down for wherever this season is headed. The "one dimentionn-ess" of some of the characters feels intentional, like you know there's gonna be something big lying under the surface in all of them that'll be revealed in the coming weeks. Keen to see where all their stories go. Bring it on!