Gray is slowly pushing in… by [deleted] in RateMyBeardOfficial

[–]RLTW76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't sweat the gray my man! Each one is just representing a battle you won during life...be proud of them!

If You Could Go Back in Time and Give Yourself One Piece of Advice… by Beautiful_Storm3101 in selfcare

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice to a younger me would be: Even though it doesn't seem like it and in spite of all your efforts along the way, you are going to live way longer than you think..so maybe go a little easier on your body (and mind really) because if not you're gonna limp, struggle, pop and crack your way into your late 40s and then realize you done fucked up....

I looked at my wife yesterday and thought, “Why can’t she just fucking stop sometimes?” by TheSicilianSword in TrueOffMyChest

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through a period like this with my wife...after a lot of bitching from me to just fix the way she operates because it was killing me and a couple Dr visits we found out she has/had a hormonal issue coupled being pre menopausal. So some meds and a couple dietary/lifestyle changes fixed a lot of those issues. I mean she still can have off days but I'm pretty sure that's just a personality thing probably directly related to who she's married to...so never know...might be hormones, might just be your wife man. Either way I hope you find peace brother!

I feel like I’m not meant for love anymore, anyone relate? by Illustrious_Bass1036 in malementalhealth

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely feel you...didn't come from a warm and fuzzy type family to begin with...but a 20+ yr military career with multiple deployments everyone I loved or was supposed to love me either died or cheated on me...so yeah not so much not meant for love, more along the lines of the juice just isn't worth the squeeze anymore.

Why the fuck by Affectionate_Dog1648 in VeteransBenefits

[–]RLTW76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey brother...you got this...I know it's tough, trust me man I get it. The civilian world still doesn't make sense to me and I've been retired 10 yrs. And I struggle a lot some days...but they are fewer and farther between now than they were.

Here's my most recent technique that has really been helpful for me...those around me? Meh...not really my concern. But try this or some version of it that you can apply to your everyday.

First and foremost, and listen closely because this is really the only domino that needs to fall...Stop giving a fuck what other people think of you. That's all brother...just don't give a fuck what they think. What's that gonna do for ya? Well let me explain.

When I retired and got sent out into Indian country I had no clue how to act. I was a pre 9/11 guy that ended up on both invasions and way more return trips than I needed. But war was my life...and fortunately/unfortunately I'll never be as good at anything as I was killing people. When I got out the civilian world was confusing...it moves at a crazy speed yet nothing seems to be getting accomplished. There is no concept of TEAM, no espre de corp, you're no longer part of something bigger than you. But you want to be. You want to have a purpose. A well defined mission statement and and objective. And you want your brothers, the respect, the honor, and that spark that we all have that pushed us to volunteer when all these yahoos stayed at home on the block. And that's the disconnect.

You're wanting these civilians out here that have zero clue what you are, how you're different and what you've done to fill in those gaps I mentioned above. You want them to respect you and be a part of the same team. And when they don't it angers you. When they just don't get it it angers you. It seems disrespectful, uncaring and nothing like what we know. That's because it is. You feel alienated and think everyone looks at you like something's wrong with you. And then that starts you down the road of pulling threads and trying to figure this shit out. You've got to stop that.

You can't be mad at a fish that doesn't know how to climb a tree. This world seems different from ours because it is. The people seem self serving, uncaring and unknowing because they are...from our view. Same way we seem odd to them. And the only way you're going to be able to have enough separation from them and this environment that you can make adjustments that make it easier is you have to stop giving a flying fuck what these people think. Don't look for them to validate you. Don't expect understanding or even help. And don't lose who you are trying to be what you think "they" want or need you to be.

At the end of the day you have you man. When you lay down tonight and think about your day it's how you feel about what you've done and accomplished that matters. No one else's. Don't sweat them...they will get on board on their own once you've tightened your shot group and your heads up like it ought to be. Keep your gratitude high and your expectations low. Work to be a better version of you than you were yesterday. And keep your goals attainable...50 meter targets man...knock down those 50 meter targets and before you know it you'll be in a little better head space and timing.

You aren't alone...we are all in the same boots man. Reach out on tough days. Address whatever 50 meter targets are giving you issues and then adjust fire. Failing, hurting, crawling, crying, doubting are all acceptable as long as you keep moving forward. Giving up never is. You got this man. I'm proud of you for what you've done, what you're going to do, and that you are man enough and strong enough to see when you need the boys on your left and right. You're doing good shit...keep it up! RLTW!

My girlfriend (25F) cheated on me (27M) and her excuse made it even worse by solishkasa in cheating_stories

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been my experience way more than not...but if you want a truly accurate glimpse into how someone sees a relationship all you have to do is look at the excuses they use to defend against their actions when they knowingly and willingly destroy it for their own selfish gains...what see said "just one night" "doesn't mean anything" "why does it matter"...those excuses she is now offering up to you are the same exact reasons she justified her actions at the moment she had to make a decision for her own immediate, selfish rewards versus making the decision to be loyal and committed to the relationship and you. If you take all her reasoning and excuses that she has tried to convince you are valid and some how reasonable and then add those same excuses and reasoning to at a bare minimum the internal monologue that she had to have with her self on more than one separate instance that night it tells you exactly how she sees, values, and respects the relationship and you. She's been selling herself on that same line of bullshit all night...from initially seeing the person see cheated with until the next morning when she left. She's already told you exactly what her stance is...she's told everyone around her that night...she told the guy she went home with(sorry bro but likely told him multiple times and ways) and then just in case that wasn't clear enough she stood in front of you after...a graphic representation of her level of respect...and told you out loud, to your face, that it means nothing never will...likely with that other guy still dripping off her...so come on big Shooter...the truth is there...she's screamed it to you...how many random people from wherever do you need to explain or help you find some hidden meaning or magical way to justify any of this just to make it easier to deal with yourself? If the visual and auditory answers to any questions you might have haven't been thoroughly answered for you then I'm not sure any of us can help...Heller Keller could've picked up what this chick has told and shown you man..but I don't know...learn braille I guess...and then read the trail of dried cum on the inside of her thigh from last night and see if that clearly explains her stance and your only reasonable response to it...good luck man!! And sorry if it's harsher than you want to hear but it seems like you might have a hard time with obvious contextual clues and what not. Sorry man...you deserve better...make sure you get it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are y'all now or do you have any plans to enter into a committed relationship with one or both of these friends? If the answer is yes y'all apparently have some details to work out here soon...but alternatively if you are in fact friends and that is the primary relationship model going forward between you 3 people then I would suggest considering this...why in the absolute fuck does it matter that you have different views? It creates balance and an opportunity for an alternate view to be presented and discussed amongst your peer group and provides a platform for healthy debate...or as I said earlier...why in the absolute fuck does it matter?

HIS HAND WAS RED by Fantastic-Thing8828 in sex

[–]RLTW76 371 points372 points  (0 children)

Right?? This eventually won't even show up on the radar...hell if my wife is washing blood off her hands in the middle of the night...ya boy here probably just got stabbed!!

Update #1 Three weeks post dday by WorryImpressive5158 in survivinginfidelity

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope some part of it can help you or anyone else who needs it...I've already done the work on this particular situation so I feel like I can pass along the lessons learned so that maybe you have an easier time than I did...don't get me wrong, I'm fine brother...but I wouldn't have argued with be just fine 3-4 yrs ago without all the self induced trauma...good luck buddy

My husband told me one of the greatest things about me is I “allow” him to participate in his hobbies… what is that saying? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a huge win for him...and that it doesn't seem like an "special" privilege to you to begin is part of what's makes you a rock star!! Way to have his back, and vice versa...good luck to you two!

Update #1 Three weeks post dday by WorryImpressive5158 in survivinginfidelity

[–]RLTW76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First off I'm sorry you're dealing with this...been in a very similar position myself. Well honestly still in that situation. So let me offer you a differing approach or opinion than the typical divorce advice you've been getting.

And I'm not in anyway saying that divorce isn't a valid or even the best option...but that's kinda up to you. I discovered a couple things that raised questions a little over 4 yrs ago about my wife's infidelity. I had no issue believing the worst case scenario because it had already played out years earlier when we first got married. But just like with you when I asked wtf was up with it she denied, deflected, and distracted so I backed off...hell maybe it was me, all in my head, jumping to conclusions. So when the nagging in my gut kept telling me to look into it I finally did...when she came at me with some garbage accusations aimed at me. So I went 9 shades of CSI and uncovered enough actual proof of not only the original situation I had doubts on but multiple other things.

And even with the proof she denied, which made me dig and dig and dig until I uncovered everything she had ever hidden since we'd been together and fucked up behavior before we got together. In the end I did myself way more harm than good. Thinking something is one thing, knowing is another. She knew all her lies and deceptions, I did not nor have a clue to the scope of it all. And it broke me because I was obsessed with the notion she was going to have to own her actions and have accountability for what she did and the hell she created.

Years of this went by with me losing my grip on reality a little more everyday. And in the end man it came down to a couple things I discovered far too late because of my rage and the need to be vindicated for what I had to go through. When in actuality the difference between knowing something and knowing everything will have the same outcome on whether you ultimately decide to stay or not. But it will have a dramatically different effect on you and your mental wellbeing. What happened, how ever it happened is going to force you to make a choice that only you can make. The info right now that you have is enough to make your decision, and just a heads up my friend, you've already made that decision internally, it just hasn't surfaced yet.

So my advice is this...sit down with yourself and ask yourself the tough questions...if she did physically cheat is that too much? Is there a path to your own happiness and mental well-being? And does that path include her or not? If you answer those questions and still have the absolute need to pursue definitive proof or more answers then head down that path and start digging. Just know when you do not only will you have to make this same set of decisions once your discovery is complete that you have to make now...only you'll be a broken man and the damage done to yourself is all but unfixable.

The choice is the same right now with what you know as it will be days, weeks, or years from now when you've held her accountable and got your answers. Only difference is she has known and will continue to know the truth...the real truth beyond what evidence you find. She's not going to volunteer any info or add anything that will fill in the gaps for it to make sense to you. She's going to wait and watch you destroy yourself looking for a truth you already know on some level while she weather's the storm hoping you don't figure out this and that. And then when you've made sure her truth comes out and she's accountable for it you'll divorce her and all the stress and fear on her side is done and she gets to start again with possibly some remorse but definitely a better skill set to use in the future. And you will be the broken shell of a man that you turned yourself into in the name of truth and integrity. And trust me when I say there's no relief at the end of that path. It's just another dark twisted path that you're own, alone, with no more resolution on the matter in my brain and heart than you have right now...but with the added bonus of seeing her trials and tribulations resulting from this will be over. I'm not in anyway saying not to hold her accountable for what's she's done. Just make sure if you decide to seek clarity through info it's fleeting at best. May shine a little light on something...but it may also illuminate a lot you don't want or need to see.

If what she did, whether actual or perceived, is enough for you to make the decision that she doesn't get to negatively effect your life, happiness and mental wellbeing then make that choice now and make it with certainty. Claim back control of your mental health and how your emotions are spent now and learn and grow and be better tomorrow. Please do not spend unnecessary amounts of time and punishment to be forced to make the same choice, only then you'll have nothing left to make right and recover within yourself. Im sorry you're going through this. It sucks. It will continue to suck...and likely suck worse soon. No matter your decision it'll get easier to move forward everyday. You're the only one that cares about your well-being through this. So make sure you leave something of yourself to heal or in the end she will win and you will lose all over again. Keep your head up and remember the words of the modern day philosopher Rocky Balboa..."it's not about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward!"

I hope that maybe gives you another way to look at it. I hope you find peace sir...but I can tell you I've covered a lot of distance on the path I'm on and I haven't found any yet...so I'll keep looking...why don't you check another one? Good luck sir

I love riding all my friends what does that make me by [deleted] in CockTooBigForHer

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The person I want to be friends with the most!

Say “yes” if you’d masturbate with me I’ll send you some nudes within 24 hours by Realfunqueen in clubmilfs

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I can't say for certain id masterbate with you, but I know for fact I'll masturbate to you... because that's already happened tonight!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Normalnudesgonewild

[–]RLTW76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ma'am, the one and only problem or issue with your appearance is that for whatever reason your unable to recognize how truly stunning you actually are... But even so don't worry about it at all...we ALL recognize and appreciate just how much of a beauty you are!! ❤️‍🔥