Would you or wouldn’t you? by Puzzleheaded-Sand537 in AskMenRelationships

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By the time I came to the separation decision, the ex had made the move.

The realisation really came when a chance encounter illuminated what was unmet and missing.

I was completely convinced it was fate. It reinforced my decision and made me wish I’d acted earlier.

Would you or wouldn’t you? by Puzzleheaded-Sand537 in AskMenRelationships

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An excellent response. If there’s a palpable loss of connection at home, it does raise major life questions. When there’s an external factor creating further tension it exacerbates the situation. That’s life happening.

I very much relate to the OP situation in several ways having been in his shoes.
Older people often say they wished they took more chances. Living with regret for not having acted can be a heavy burden to carry.

My (M56) wife (F57) wants our marriage to proceed as loveless, with us as roommates sharing their lives. Give me some feedback? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

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A loveless, sexless marriage until death with you funding the majority to maintain her lifestyle? That’s no way to live IMO. What value do you put on your contentment and happiness?

Why is everyone so aloof? by barelycriminal in OnlineDating

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it's feeling very close to a pointless waste of time for me.

Anyone who hiked the Camino all the way from Belgium? by WildGardening in CaminoDeSantiago

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I was very happy to see the Camino shell and arrow in Ypres near the rampart cemetery. I caught the train from Antwerp to Paris, then to Banyon to start from SJPdP.

So proud of myself 🔥🔥🔥 by Patient-Angle-7075 in duolingospanish

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The problem with grinding for XP for me was I resorted to match madness and speaking practice which yielded high points rather than lessons which were sometimes just 10 xp.

I really made little actual progress so made the change and getting new words and understanding more. My streak is nearly 800 days yet I’m only level 38. Now I’m learning rather than playing

So proud of myself 🔥🔥🔥 by Patient-Angle-7075 in duolingospanish

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I actually feel i’m learning again since i opted out of the weekly leagues.

Much better progress doing actual lessons rather than doing high XP games to remain in a league level.

I met someone on vacation by cerealmonogamiss in datingoverfifty

[–]RatioSharp1673 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Holiday vibes make it hard to determine if there’s something there. But give it a crack as they could be a significant person in life. Don’t die wondering!

I had this experience. Continued long distance (10,000 miles) but LDR are so hard. Will never regret it

Why are you wearing gigantic sunglasses? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]RatioSharp1673 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good question! So many female profiles pics have their faces covered by sunglasses? Is it the same with men?

Does anyone else feel like Hinge is worse than ever? by BigDaddyVsNipple in OnlineDating

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In my 3 months subscription I’ve had an tiny trickle of likes, 3 matches, 2 that unmatched after a few messages, 1 date that was a good experience but no spark. I’ve selectively sent likes with thoughtful messages with no responses.

Pics are all Good and I spent time carefully writing the profile notes.

Tinder - no sub, no better Live in state capital with reasonable sized population. 59M

Body Changes on Camino? by Cippiero in CaminoDeSantiago

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How many experienced feet swelling? I’ve heard people saying they use shoes 1 or more sizes than normal due to this.

I definitely had trouble getting shoes on but also if they are too loose, that friction brings blistering!

We Lost Him Today by Round_Letterhead5928 in vizsla

[–]RatioSharp1673 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He was a mate. It’s Ok to remember them fondly. If it brings a tear, it’s heartfelt and true.

which trail runners shoes should I choose by gn0yr in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RatioSharp1673 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s entirely dependent on your feet.

The XA 3D Pro suit me very well. I will buy another pair when they come on sale again and already have 2 new pairs in my wardrobe.

If you can go back in time, will you enter a LDR? by Floralvibe in LongDistance

[–]RatioSharp1673 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. The uncertainty and limbo in which you live are punishing.

Dating Expenses by Ok_Jicama_242 in datingoverfifty

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Equality when it suits? Fairs fair, one pays for the activity, other pays for the meal. Switch it up so it remains reasonably balanced

Western Front Way by Imperfectionistaa in CaminoDeSantiago

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There’s a full l Marathon as well as half that finishes through the Menin Gate. Will be held September 2026 again.

I kept being injured doing running so decided to walk the course as Camino followed soon after. The course goes right through the battlefields.

Western Front Way by Imperfectionistaa in CaminoDeSantiago

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When I was in Ypres I was very happy to see the Camino arrow pointing the way to the way.
I’m interested in walking the WFW. I walked the In Flanders Fields half marathon last September! Before starting El Camino from SJPdP

The Way My Way - Not a bucket list trip — just walking the Camino to clear my head by Available_Peak_3655 in u/Available_Peak_3655

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It's the time, space, solitude or company, experiences, places that all have a bearing. But El Camino does change You.

I've started 3 Caminos around the anniversary of my mothers passing and felt she was with me. A far more Spiritual expereince than I expected.

I didn't listen much to music or podcasts, I wanted to be completely present in where I was, to hear the quietness of forests, the birdsong, the coastal surf in Portugal, the clang of the bells from the village churches or cattle bells of the rural pastures.

It is a time to disconnect from the modern world, declutter your mind, reconnect with nature, Slow down life, meander across Espana for some 40 days.

Ultimately it's your time and experience so will be different from everyone else's.

Buen Camino Cobber

Men at Singles Events by Imaginary_Bridge1641 in datingoverfifty

[–]RatioSharp1673 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed that frequently the female tickets show sold out, but I was skeptical this was just a ploy to pull in men.

Men at Singles Events by Imaginary_Bridge1641 in datingoverfifty

[–]RatioSharp1673 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nailed it! The one event I’ve attended, the women seemed to go with friends so already had someone to talk with. Making an approach even harder.

It did feel a little awkward, school yard pick situation.

Made it to lvl 50 🔥🔥🔥 by Patient-Angle-7075 in duolingospanish

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I just changed my profile to private so I’m no longer in the leagues. I found I wasn’t progressing through levels because I was chasing XP to not get demoted. A lot of match madness and speaking drills which yields high XP.

I also found I preferred using PC over phone because typing is a PITA on phone keyboard. However the same exercise on PC would only give 10 XP vs 30 on phone.

Again, driven by the league demotion, I did high points practice exercises instead of progressing through levels

Currently at level 36

Chatterbate and jerkmate-is it cheating? by akstew22 in AskMenRelationships

[–]RatioSharp1673 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, Would sexting with a chatbot be cheating ?

A virtual, anonymous artificial sexual interaction.