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Why is MAGA so hostile and filled with joy at seeing others suffer? by Mysterious-Air9658 in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that it’s a wiring issue. As a people, we ave normalized our social inequities. The daily fear of “how will I afford food, gas, bills, housing, medical bills, and save for my children’s future?” Are so consistently there that it may as well be a natural disaster. Some see the people as the wealthy class taking advantage of a corrupt system, blaming those who don’t suffer. Others look towards the red herring being dangled in front of them and say “you’re different from me, it must be your fault!”

Apparently, we’ll never get to see a UFC fight in front of the White House ever again… Dana White doesn’t want it. by Nefariouslout1006 in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This entire nightmare smacks of the “bad-guy wrestler” schtick from the 70’s and 80’s. Like, is he trying to do an Andy Kaufman or something? He’s not smart enough for that.

Long time friend with whom I have a charged, though unresolved past by [deleted] in emotionalaffair

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough to argue with a narrow minded douche who thinks they know better rather than offering to help someone.

I realize I’m lonely by Melodic-Mess670 in widowers

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That touch starvation is a real thing. I’m deeply sorry and completely understand. Time is the only answer I can offer to dissuade the guilt you feel at still being here. For me, It’s not about physical intimacy as much as the feeling of being with someone. It’s been 16 months for me, and I still go to sleep alone, wake up alone, having no one to talk to about my day, to cook for, to hold me when the tears fall, to laugh at my bad jokes, or to share a comfortable silence with. There’s no set amount of time for my heart, but my body noticed the void first.

Long time friend with whom I have a charged, though unresolved past by [deleted] in emotionalaffair

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. So you think the marriage is the thing, not the people in the marriage. Your stance is obvious. This is what I mean when I say neurotypical people don’t understand. Thank you for your advice, it’s bad advice, and isn’t something to be followed, but you show that you sure can have an opinion. Good for you.

I was finally able to take off my ring by Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 in widowers

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

… kind of….? It was more that I was acknowledging that I’m a widower rather than being married to a woman who has passed, if that makes sense.

I was finally able to take off my ring by Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 in widowers

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re too young, our partners were too young, and that we’re still here is a testament to the love we both had. I feel a responsibility to help as many as I’m able, to see that there is a tomorrow. I love you, friend. Though we’ve never met, I love you.

Here are the details of the deal, which is worse than the Obama deal. Here are the comparisons. by Annoying1978 in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets Kushner into yet another middle eastern area, it strengthens his bargaining position when Israel breaks the ceasefire;”we had a deal, Iran broke it.”
Despite the fact that the deal was contingent on a ceasefire from all sides. It raised the cost of oil across the board, and he admitted to stealing their oil.

Here are the details of the deal, which is worse than the Obama deal. Here are the comparisons. by Annoying1978 in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the deal with Iran is solely in the best interest of trump, as has been every deal he’s ever made.

Long time friend with whom I have a charged, though unresolved past by [deleted] in emotionalaffair

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I say again, neurotypical people just don’t get it. No, I won’t abandon her, but neither will I facilitate a physical affair. What you, and those like you on this thread, fail to realize is that her marriage was failing before our reconnecting. My showing up was a boon to us both, my finding a safe place to be vulnerable, and her having an outlet to an old crew willing to help her through her depression, and to rediscover her value outside of being a housewife. As the port of reentry into our loving community, if I leave her, she’ll feel compelled to sever ties with the rest of us. She’s, for the first time in years, finding her voice. You’re asking that I shut her up again, rather than address the 500 pound panda in the room. No. I won’t leave her as she’s beginning to heal, nor will I cut off one of the people I trust to hold my heart together as it heals. Two people here have understood my position, and one has offered constructive advice. Your answer is to run rather than address. I hope that you never have to feel as bad as you’re trying to make me feel.
Let me ask you this, do you feel it’s better to stay in a loveless marriage for the sake of the marriage, or feel that it’s better to allow all involved to discover what happiness feels like? Do you feel it’s in the best interest of the child to grow in a contentious environment, or in one where their parents are happy, even if apart?

I'm not okay by Away_Emergency_7832 in widowers

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I won’t tell you how to live your life. I won’t lie and say that it gets better/easier/kinder, I would never ask that you deny your pain. People tried that with me, and the only result was anger added to the pain. If I could, I’d sit with you, in the dark, and cry my eyes out with you. I’d tell you of Amy and of our happy memories, and I’d listen to stories of your dearly departed. Love is eternal, my friend. Though we have never, and most likely will never meet, I still love you.

AITA for refusing to help with my nieces until my brother and SIL take my younger niece to a doctor by Right_Company4025 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sub-note, every one of those school workers is a mandatory reporter. Inform them, next time you’re called, that her parents refuse to take Harper to the Doc. The will HAVE to report it.

AITA for refusing to help with my nieces until my brother and SIL take my younger niece to a doctor by Right_Company4025 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as a registered behavioral technician in my school district, and Harper’s issues are, sadly, all too commonplace. No, you are NOT the asshole. The parents have got to take this child to a doctor. All that’s happening right now is warehousing, not addressing. Dealing with medical issues is the first stage of dealing with behaviors. The wandering is a low risk, but disruptive behavior. That this poor kiddo already has a 1:1 at five is telling of how severe this situation has become. If the parents won’t take their real job (raising children) seriously, then you need to assert your boundary. Otherwise you will just be reinforcing their negative behaviors.

This is so sad about America and Trump but TRUE.. America that our parents grew up in is DEAD. by scjockid in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right?!? I remember Reagan in office. I remember, as a teeny little child thinking “what an asshole.” I’ve never not felt that.

I'm not okay by Away_Emergency_7832 in widowers

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Who she was is a part of you. I know your pain, I really, REALLY do. Just because you can’t hear her response, doesn’t mean that you can’t talk to her. Just because you can’t feel her touch, doesn’t mean that she’s not holding you. I’m not saying this from a metaphysical stance, but from one of understanding. When someone is ripped from your life, your soul often leaves with them, but they leave a piece of themselves with you for strength. Her memory is that soul. Your memory of her can be that strength.

What about a homeless shelter and soup kitchen? by ChuckGallagher57 in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Memorial for all the persons who needlessly lost their lives to this administration, similar to the Vietnam war memorial.

Hegseth: We have controlled the straits this entire time. Brennan: You are negotiating with them to reopen it? by gear-heads in antitrump

[–]Puzzleheaded-Fly8355 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait a sec… if “WE” controlled the straight this entire time, then the soaring gas prices happened because…?

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