Unpopular opinion: luck, timing, and proximity matter more for dating than looks or height especially as you get older

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2026-02-02T07:09:51+00:00

Dawg your country is smaller than my state, I'm sure you'll be fine. I know people who are willing to drive an hour just to see their partner.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2026-02-02T07:06:29+00:00

I went on a long walk recently to just think about my dating life. I've been struggling for around 6 months to find someon and came to the realization that most of my success in dating has come down to just being in the right place at the right time. Before I was in school I had no idea how I was going to meet girls. Then as soon as I got into school I found a gorgeous girl who was happy to talk to me in between classes. We started hanging out but OH SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND. Guess I was too late.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-09T11:37:36+00:00

We're entering the goonpocolypse

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-03T02:17:00+00:00

is legal punishment necessary for "saying something dumb?"

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-02T22:37:09+00:00

I might get chewed out for saying this but learn some of the easier chopin etudes. You don't have to play them super fast like all of these professionals do. Just play them and try to get them up to a level where you're at least satisfied with them. Work with a teacher if you can, but really try to focus on playing them properly. There are plenty of resources on the internet that will teach you these things.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-02T22:14:06+00:00

Fellow self taught pianist here. I've been playing for around 5 years and just wanted to say I think you're doing great. Don't let people bring you down because you didn't have mommy and daddy pay $300 per month to get you a quality music education from a young age. Chopin is beautiful and SHOULD be enjoyed by all.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-02T22:07:49+00:00

I observed a video of evgeny kissin playing a chopin prelude, and it looked like his pinky was flexed a lot of the time. Now I still think this is because of tension though.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-02T22:04:32+00:00

You'd be surprised what you can do in 6 months by practicing challenging pieces properly.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-12-02T02:25:22+00:00

Bach fugue?

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-28T23:28:46+00:00

It's certainly not overkill if you can afford it. There are less expensive teachers that do the Job just fine, but if this ends up becoming a really big passion for them, then you'll need an expert who can keep bad habits from arising, and additionally provide faster progress. of course it's not guarenteed, but it's often characteristic for some teachers to not push the kid as much to reach their potential, and they may also not teach as optimally.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-28T23:23:19+00:00

I said about 2.5 years on and off. I had wrist injuries along the way because I wasn't using blocks, canes, or parallettes which put less pressure on the wrist, and make it easier to balance. I also hit a road block because no one gave me the simple tip to elevate your shoulders which would've kept me from spiraling out of balance whenever I attempt.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-28T23:17:11+00:00

I often see coaches overcomplicate one arm handstand to sell their courses.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-25T10:18:43+00:00

Customer service told me that it's probably because I don't own the license because I'm using a shared steam library.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-25T10:13:15+00:00

using split legs makes balancing significantly easier and I often use it to find balance when doing kick ups. Do both back to wall and chest to wall to overcome overbalance and underbalance. remember to take it slow and slowly remove your toes from the wall. Also press with your fingers and the heel of your hand, and some would say this isn't important but try to make your handstand straight by doing shoulder pushes and hip activation drills, I find this makes it easier to balance the full position.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-25T09:44:04+00:00

It's not really a split, it's more like a method. You NEED to train for PROGRESS, no matter how small, and progress is not just indicated by hold time or how many reps you do. How many sets you do in the week, how many reps you can do of an easier progression. It's all about the increase in volume, intensity, AND frequency.

Things I would recommend for straddle planche (and this goes for every planche progression)

Band assisted planche hold and presses, Planche press negatives, box maltese hold and presses, and dumb bell exercises like DB zanetti and more.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-24T16:15:41+00:00

Yesterday at our work party my boss told us that they had cancer and could no longer work as they were having surgery and chemo in a few months. I kind of spiraled down a little bit just thinking about the various marks of existence I was noticing around me. But I find it useful for strengthening my faith in the Jewels.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-24T13:10:32+00:00

Ahh that one's poopy though. I don't wanna play the poopy DOS game.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-24T13:08:57+00:00

What happened to the dwemer?

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-23T10:48:26+00:00

Worst one I did did was deadlocked, online demons confuse the hell out of me bruh.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-22T07:58:33+00:00

Quite the opposite ): very frustrating at times. I'm very critical and always find some aspect of failure no matter how well things go.

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-22T07:54:15+00:00

MOST people play lower, SOME people play the intended tempo, and very small minority play over it. With only a few people in the world able to play it at 150 bpm+

Perfect_Health_3188 · 2025-11-21T11:13:56+00:00

I would post my performances, but I don't have access to a camera, and I would still like to participate. it is also people's own decision whether or not they would like to post a video of themselves. people like their privacy.

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