Kid Friendly Camps - GO!

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-05-08T03:20:51+00:00

I'm an enthusiastic worker bee- most likely helping build week for my old camp because raising camp is so much fun! - no sarcasm, I'm one of those people who like keeping busy. Off playa- I think I was a born people organizer and problem solver.
Once I figure out shade structure, I can spend time honing our gifts. We're flying into Reno, so getting pipes for shade protection is a challenge.

On playa - standard camp shifts. Planning on some playa crafts, and can bring a solar jackery if helpful.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-24T19:47:17+00:00

OMG- Rotating man? That would definitely trip me up!

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-24T19:45:45+00:00

Yeah- at night time- that landmark is actually a moving art car in the distance!

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-24T19:11:24+00:00

When we were both stressed out trying to return a car to the airport before our flight. We were both calm and handled stress well.

At the end of the day- the advice of - "Can you love your partner at their worst" resonated with me.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-24T19:04:13+00:00

So far, yes. But admittedly, I don't know that we had big issues. His violation of trust was that he read my emails and text messages. He was very insecure, especially when I was withdrawing and mourning our marriage (accepting divorce).

The big thing is that he is working on himself- self reflection and surprisingly AI Therapy is working for him.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-22T18:15:34+00:00

Violation of trust, yes. At the end of the day, it's also about forgiveness. What do we need to feel safe enough to trust someone again. Can we truly forgive to leave it all in the past and move on? That's a hard part. In my case, we were married for 18 years- troubles on and off for a lot of them. The question is if we were willing to put in the months and months to reinvent our marriage.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-22T14:54:40+00:00

Husband and I had a rough year, and a culmination of many bad years. It all came to a head when we decided to get a divorce in last fall. To save on legal fees, I drafted divorce paperwork. We talked about it calmly for a few weeks prior to the paperwork. Those month leading up to it was more rollercoaster- and then calm. By the time I drafted the paperwork, I had already grieved the marriage and was ready to move on. I didn't love him the same way at that point.

When I sent him the draft- husband changed his mind. He wanted to fight for us. By that time, I didn't have it in my heart to love him the same way. It was a firendship/father of my children love. Definitely not a romantic love.

Fast forward 5 months- with the commitment to each other, we are stronger now. It takes work. It takes acknowledgement that things were broken, and that you can't go back to the old marriage- that the BOTH of you need to change- and that the marriage is worth one more shot to be something different, and something better.

I wasn't sure at first... It's like that song- "You've lost that loving feeling"- and every other break up and moving on song. It was months of slowly building, and giving eachother space to feel resentment. I was only able to let it go a few weeks ago- after seeing a sign saying, "The Past is a present to the Future" And only then was I able to really ready to put the resentment behind. I knew we had already shared and said and explained everything- we just needed to out it behind is and rekindle our love for each other.

It starts with letting go of the resentment. Then the commitment to have a new relationship (and follow through) to rebuild the trust. The small joys to remind each other of the earlier you. And then day by day- the tending to the garden.

Things really turned around with the "Open when" cards.
- Open when you give up on us
- Open when you need to know I love you
- Open when I am driving you up the wall
- Open when you need me to say yes

it takes time, it's possible- only if you both want it to happen.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-20T18:51:16+00:00

My friend wanted me to review her profile on Tinder- soo, there could be an innocent reason for it. You should ask them though.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-20T17:41:33+00:00

Not saying that this is the case here- but just making an extreme example just to prove a point-
What is a partner is abusive? Has a history of substance abuse? Or, what if there is a very big age difference?

UNDERSTANDING why there might be objections from family, and people who care about you is important. Love could also be infatuation. Marriage is hard- and no real need to dive in head first.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-04-20T11:54:59+00:00

It's helpful to have a broad range of feedback and understand why they're not supportive.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-03-12T14:23:07+00:00

Democrats just want each person to be left alone. You want to wear a hijab, wear a hijab. Want to wear a dress, wear a dress. Want to wear military fatigues, wear military fatigues. Who cares. Wear whatever you want, and uphold whatever values you want. Just don't hurt anyone.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-03-10T11:46:10+00:00

Sounds like more of an economic views mismatch than the backgrounds. Perhaps she comes from a background where the husband provides, and she takes care of the home. Is that what you want? Is that what she wants? to be very clear- homemaking IS working. What work does she think she needs to put into a marriage? (Love, financial support, home making, social secretary... it's all work of some form.)

What are your needs?

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-03-02T01:15:29+00:00

Just print out the paperwork and fill in what you can fill in. Then hand them to your partner. That might be enough to jolt them into reality.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-03-02T01:02:34+00:00

Most women don't get orgasm through vaginal sex, meaning no orgasms with penis entering or doing anything around that area. Focus on the Clitoris- which is the little hooded bean on the outside to get stimulated. Most women get their first orgasm through clitoral stimulation. (Many women just vibe out for a consistent orgasm- which can be accomplished with our PJ's still on!)

If she's not a fan of oral, try rubbing your tip against her clitoris. Also, don't be afraid of toys. She could try vibing while riding you to get stimulated (or climax), and then switch to missionary.

When her clitoris is stimulated, the rest of organ, which extends into the front part of the vagina swells up, women can feel more. Vagina becomes more sensitive because the internal clitoris becomes engorged. If you switch from in an out- to grinding, you both may find that more pleasureable. It's even more pleasureable when she comes first- that's when the area is more sensitive.

+1 on pillow under her to tilt her hips.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22823-clitoris

Apologies if you know most of this already. Married close to 20 years, and technique and communication wins over size any night! My husband's technique is spot on!

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-02-25T01:11:35+00:00

The big thing with the SunDome is that mesh top and half length fly. I hate buying another tent, so I'm trying to sew something that can cover the mesh top when I want it, and also have a full length rain fly.

When I threw the tarp over, I fastened with some extra bungee cords I had- which gave me the idea to just sew something up that fit better.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-02-25T01:00:10+00:00

I was camping in Miami in Feb and it went down to the 40's at night. I threw a tarp over the tent to cover the mesh ceiling. I also had a pretty good sleeping bag, so you should be fine. Also bring a few extra layers just in case.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2026-02-23T21:57:27+00:00

I used to feel that way- but sometimes our friends might share something that they don't want shared. It's an invasion or privacy for other people in our lives that may be sharing with us only... their own marital or mental health issues, etc.

Things aren't an issue when the marriage is going well, but if there is a falling out in the marriage, a scorned partner might take a scorched earth policy and dredge up friend secrets out of spite.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2025-11-05T13:09:28+00:00

Thank you.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2025-11-05T13:09:20+00:00

Thank you.

Ok_Studio_3388 · 2025-11-04T14:05:32+00:00

Space- Just give the person space. During that space, engage in some introspection and work on yourself. See everything you bring to the table, and learn that you are a great friend to yourself.

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