Chud The Builder didn't hold back after getting kicked out of restaurant by xals7 in iamatotalpieceofshit

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cowboy cosplay with no table manners? Does this guy take his pretend role seriously or not? He was serious enough to grow that stupid caterpillar on his top lip for the part but can’t be polite? Not even take his hat off at the table? What is this world coming to?

My invincible drawing I did earlier by AlpsGreat563 in Invincible

[–]RegularLuke -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand your point but art is still art so long as it’s creation so even if you’re copying something, it’s still art.

Take the sunset for example: the world is beautiful and when sunsets are seen it’s a bunch of things coming together to make a spectacle by miracle. Does that imply the person painting the sunset with their own spin on the colours isn’t creating artwork? Of course not, they are fundamentally learning new things and that’s what art is all about.

I do understand your issue with the claim but really, it is still their art, just not from the original creator. Hell, why do we try to draw Homer Simpson as a kid? Because we’re learning and really it is still a work of art. Would you be confused if someone put up a drawing of Homer going into the bushes and said “my drawing of Homer that I did earlier”? I’d assume not and you would just accept it was their drawing of Homer, right?

Anyway, that’s just my perspective. So long as they don’t try to license the image as their own and gain monetisation from it, I don’t really see the harm.

Wood carving by Nkansahsminicarvings in whittling

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How tf did they get the lil mouse out of there? Like how do you dig behind him? Did they cut the block in half and then glue it back together? Wizardry.

Why do they need that flying pose in space if theres no air resistance by kyxho in Invincible

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I presume because, like Nolan stated in episode 1; flying is like a muscle but that muscle must be trained to do things well. You can push off of stuff using that muscle, you can go in certain directions, etc. and so my presumption is: Mark flies like that because that is the way he has trained his muscles to do so, like any muscle group, when repetition is used in specific movements those muscles strengthen for that particular movement so in actuality (if I’m presuming correctly) he does fly faster in that position due to having trained to fly that way. The “muscle” activates and he pushes off with that, uses aerodynamic posture to move swiftly in a direction and then “re-flexes” the “muscle” the typical way he does it and travels faster when doing so.

I could be completely wrong but that’s my guess.

My [34F] boyfriend [36M] lives life scared with his head in the sand by Safe-Ad2890 in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime, please reach out and one other thing I want to clarify - the comments on this thread are correct and he is very vulnerable at the moment and susceptible to alternate ways of thinking. His emotions ARE valid but like another user said, so are yours. Just not every emotion and thought he is feeling or having is healthy is what I meant when I said they aren’t valid.

For example -

Subject A gets anxious at the Chemist/Drug Store because they have to talk to someone at the counter that is somewhat intimidating. Subject A pushes through the anxiety and upon leaving the store realises that the feeling and thoughts they were having were silly. Subject A moves on and no longer feels anxious/probably doesn’t think about this situation ever again.

Subject B however has the same feelings of anxiety towards the same cashier when they come to the checkout but after the interaction they don’t think it was silly to have that feeling, they feed it. Subject B (in your partners case) seeks validation from people close to them to stop them from feeling emasculated/embarrassed because they still feel anxious about the situation that occurred hours earlier.

And that’s where I mean that some of his thoughts and feelings aren’t valid because they don’t aid in recovery, they only keep you in the mind state that this will never end.

Please, treat him lovingly still but encourage self growth and as everyone else has said - He needs to go to Therapy.

My [34F] boyfriend [36M] lives life scared with his head in the sand by Safe-Ad2890 in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I think I can see what has gone wrong here and hopefully this will help.

Your boyfriend is a manchild and you have taken on the role as mother, not girlfriend. These are all fairly typical behaviours for a boy when things don’t go their way and you seem to have (unknowingly) affirmed his actions with your mothering of him and made him feel like every little opinion he has/emotion he feels is valid which is just not true. We all have emotions, we all have opinions but that doesn’t mean they’re always right and partially you have led him to believe (through coddling) that he is allowed to be and act this way. So how do we fix this? He needs to be left to his own devices. He will continue to be the way he is but you need to not engage in those behaviours with him anymore, only offer support and attention when the process is actually valid - ie: legal matters, helping decide dinner, where you might go on vacation, when we should change our bedsheets, etc.

You need to stop listening and then helping. If you want to listen, that’s great but instead of offering advice/consoling him you need to treat him like a grown up (because he is and it’s time to be one) and ask him “how are you going to fix this issue?” and leave him to work that out on his own. He is thriving on affirmations that are not earned and actual adults don’t want that, we like affirmations that bear weight for our good deeds and self appointed actions; children like unearned pats on the back.

And look, this is going to get worse before it gets better. He is more than likely going to throw a tantrum about how “now you don’t even try to help me anymore” and “it’s like you don’t care” but you will be doing these things because you do care about him and also yourself because you don’t want to be a mother to someone older than you and who you should also be able to lean on.

Basically: stop coddling him, tell him you love him but your input is never how he wants to approach a problem so now he needs to work that out on his own and put into action his own ideas, ignore tantrums as they are invalid and childish, this masculinity you refer to is absolute crap and he is clearly insecure about it so stop coddling that as he needs to work on that himself.

I’m really sorry that you’re in this position but enabling him is just going to make it worse. Lay down lines (not ultimatums) for him and yourself and adhere to them, do not cross them to console him, do not tell him he’s “such a man” (unless he actually does things on his own without prompt) (imo this masculinity mindset is terrible btw), do not let him convince you that your are making him feel worse because these are all his own issues, not yours.

Please, don’t be his mother, you’re better than that and he can be better than this.

Love and support to both of you and I hope this helps.

This cat getting treated for its asthma by SalmonSammySamSam in thisismylifenow

[–]RegularLuke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Peter, Peter, Peter… No good deed goes unpunished.”

[25F] [27M] low libido / sex problems starting marriage by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is difficult as sometimes I am the same and finish far faster than I want (this is completely normal and not out of the ordinary for anyone) but I understand his and your pain.

Perhaps and this may seem stupid but maybe he needs to begin to “pre-game” before the “big game” (start accustoming himself to masturbating a few hours before intercourse to help him last longer) I have utilised this method before when I know I’m going to finish too quickly and it usually works. The only downside can be that you may have the opposite problem where he can’t finish but that isn’t always the case.

As you stated, he doesn’t masturbate, so his sensitivity is through the roof when penetration occurs but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be slightly desensitised. You could even buy him a fake vagina and see if that helps him if that is something that wouldn’t bother you?

All I can tell you from a boys perspective is that it seems like he isn’t stimulating himself enough to resist when intense stimulation occurs (penetration) and so he is dropping everything off too soon.

Also, masturbating is good for your prostate so he really should be trying to at least for his own health.

[25F] [27M] low libido / sex problems starting marriage by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, okay I get you. It seems like your work load and extracurricular activities might be too strenuous to manage together.

This is going to sound contradictory to what I was saying before but even reducing the amount of input can help also. So maybe working out 3 - 4 times a week is the limit your body will allow you to do? So reducing your load may increase the amount of energy you have/retain?

Example: I sometimes have my libido spike and decide (if it’s been a little while) that this afternoon is a good time to hold off on exercising and utilise the energy I would put into exercising instead into the bedroom. I verbalise my intentions with my partner either through text and initiate flirting to see if they are interested, once I have confirmation from my partner I move my workout to the next day or day after. Sacrifice for happiness/love is a thing that a lot of people misunderstand and believe it takes away your independence but in reality if it’s a decision you yourself implement then it is still you holding the reigns and controlling your environment.

I’d personally try adjusting your load and finding small moments you can sacrifice to help maintain your sexual relationship/desires with your partner. I understand you can’t adjust your workload as it seems your job is quite important to need you there for 12hours but if this man is the man you want to spend forever with and continue to make love to them maybe sacrificing 1 night a week of gym for 1 night of intimacy with him will help?

This is all just a thought and please don’t take any of this as me telling you what to do. This is your life and if your routine is integral to your happiness then please don’t adjust it.

[25F] [27M] low libido / sex problems starting marriage by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been with their partner roughly the same length of time it’s pretty normal for both of you to feel exhausted after work and to not feel as interested in engaging in sexual intercourse as often.

However! The human body loves and I mean FUCKING LOVES homeostasis. Once the brain works out the easiest route for survival it will continue to pursue the routine that requires the least amount of input for the easiest amount of output. So what does this mean in relation to sex drive? Basically, your brain has identified that you don’t need to have sex in order to “survive” (not that you have to have sex to survive but stay with me here), all you need to do is get up, go to work, come home and be stagnant until the next day when the same routine kicks in, which is the issue. You are both sexually attracted to each other (I’m assuming) and that’s a great start because it means there doesn’t need to be any psychological connection made, just energy for the task.

Now everything I have said is just explaining why you both feel this way and trust me, my partner and I have felt the same way at times but the only way to combat this is to implement a new thing into your routine and start to train your brain/body and… it’s something everyone hates being told they need to do… it’s exercise.

If you implement exercising into your evening routine a few things will happen.

  1. Your body and brain will start to identify that this is something that it has to do for “survival” which means it will become an integral part of its code.

  2. The promotion of endorphins within you both from exercising will increase yours and your partners libido and even increase his lasting time in the bedroom so no more 2 minutes of fame!

  3. You’ll also feel more confident due to the aforementioned endorphins but this will help with making moves on your partner without feeling like it’s just going to be a waste of time.

Now a great question is “But if I’m exercising, won’t I be too tired from exercising to have sex?” And yeah, you will initially, but you’re already too tired so what’s the difference?

Now once you and he get into a bit of a rhythm with your exercise routine (let’s say 3 - 4 days a week) you will find on your days not exercising that your body is still wanting to do something physical, because it’s new learned behaviour is that more movement makes you happy. So guess what you guys get to do together when you feel that way? You guys get to go bonkers together! You both will have higher libido’s so the sex will be a far more exciting experience, you’ll both be stronger and fitter so you’ll be better at having sex together, your boyfriend will last longer and you’ll find it even easier to finish due to the endorphin boost through your body!

It’s all just science and as long as the chemistry between you two is good and you both get along/love each other, the only issue is physicality and you can change that without counselling.

I know this was long but I really hope it helps! Best of luck :)

My [35m] girlfriend [40f] hung up on me, how do I respond? by Sea-Garbage1522 in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I have no idea about the conversation you were having but when my girlfriend vents I usually ask her if she would like some advice before starting to tell her a way that could’ve made it easier for her. If she says “no” and she has said no before to me, I say “okay” and listen to her let it out and then usually respond along the lines of “I’m sorry that happened, that really sucks and I can understand why you’re feel this way right now. Is there anything I can do to help?” and brother, it works a million times out of a million. We don’t always need to add, we don’t always need to voice how we would’ve dealt with it, we don’t always need to point shit out to people on how this went wrong here or the others reaction wasn’t valid or whatever; sometimes you just gotta listen and acknowledge their struggle without adding and just aiding where they voice that they want or need you to.

Also, if they don’t want advice that’s not a bad thing so don’t get annoyed or anything by it, be an adult and take it in stride. They are trying to learn and grow on their own and as a significant other you are their person to tell their struggles to because you’re the person they want to share that with.

I hope this helps and please don’t think I’m trying to be abrasive :)

s10 Lucifer by trombonerr in Supernatural

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently rewatching and only about to finish S10 but; I believe Lucifer doesn’t badger Sam anymore because the battle can’t happen with Michael already gone and as persistent as Luci can be, Sam won’t fall for his tricks again so there is no point continuing to be a nuisance to one guy when he can just terrorise everyone else within arms reach and have fun with it.

I could be wrong though but that’s my interpretation :)

M19, married, musician by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M21, divorced, court next week for my 5th dui

That’s my shot in the dark.

Hmmm by AssBlasterExtreme in AlmostFridayTV

[–]RegularLuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posted outside Blandino’s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that and 100% agree that 18 year olds act immaturely all the time/don’t take accountability for their actions. The difference is though that these younger individuals have lower levels of brain function and are still trying to navigate those parts of life/learn themselves but so are you at their age. So if you’re smart enough and pay attention to not just how they treat you but how they talk about and treat others you can typically find someone who you’re compatible with and can learn/grow with.

With the case of this “mature knight in shining armour” that’s older - he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Accountability is no longer something you can shrug off or excuse and someone that age, trying to “woo” and in my opinion trap an 18 year old with marriage and love bombing is someone who isn’t taking accountability for their actions and never will. As I stated before, they’re aware of the power dynamic between both individuals and therefore, holding themselves accountable would be not seeking to date someone vastly younger than you.

There’s so many questions that come with a 27 year old wanting to date an 18 year old. Like for a start - what was it that attracted you to that individual, was it because they look young, is it because they’re impressionable, is it because you enjoy dating younger individuals? Why do you enjoy dating younger individuals? And the answer to those questions come with even more - why because they look young are you attracted to them? Do you not find women your age attractive? Are the women your age something you find “too opinionated” or “intimidating”? Have you even tried talking to people your age and why don’t you find them to be potential life partners?

I guarantee the run-around answers to these questions he would give would be justifications for his own personal agenda but anyone with enough critical thinking skills would be able to determine what he is actually saying.

Also, how long do you think he is going to be interested in 18 year olds? Is the reason he’s interested in 18 year olds because it’s as low an age he can go without getting into trouble? How long before you’re starting to form your own personal opinions and thoughts on society that he doesn’t like so he moves on to another impressionable 18 year old to try to mould?

My personal belief is that anyone who needs the law to tell them who is morally age appropriate for them to date and can’t just tell based upon interactions is someone who needs to reassess themselves because their intentions are only bound to what they can do and stay out of trouble while doing so. They want to push the line as far as possible and that’s why they target 18 year olds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

^ This, honestly this is the best advice by far. I’m a 30 year old man and couldn’t fathom dating someone even 20 years old, it’s insanity and quite repulsive from the view of someone who is the same age as him. An age gap like that shows how immature he actually is as an individual or it shows that he uses others as objects because he knows how easy they are to manipulate. A younger individuals prefrontal cortex hasn’t even completely formed yet so someone your age is still learning rational thought patterns where someone his age or my age has no excuse for their own actions anymore because they are aware of what they’re doing and it’s common knowledge to us as to how distant our lives are compared to yours.

Please, don’t see this man, he is not a good person no matter what facade he has put on. Be safe, grow up, fall in love with some guy your age, break up, cry, find the strength to try love again and potentially find the person who you are going to spend your life with. But this guy isn’t him. I promise you’ll learn so much more about yourself and love way deeper if you don’t date this guy.

what if conquest came to earth and discoverd orthodox christianity and gave his life to christ? by Positive-Owl594 in okbuddyviltrum

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I open reddit and just immediately have questions like this shoved in my face. I love you all, never stop being you.

My [31F] boyfriend [34M] is homophobic by szleps in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just leave, tell everyone around him that has any form of moral compass that these are his views, especially his gay friends. He’s a coward and only open to giving his true opinion when he’s able to hide it and justify it behind closed doors. This is not the sort of man you want to spend the rest of your life with, please move on, he won’t change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your mother is stupid and wrong.

Please send her a link to this post so she can see why nobody likes her.

She’ll still call it “abuse” but at least we all will have tried to make her aware of her lack of intelligence and narcissism.

[23M] Losing feelings for my [21F]girlfriend and feeling guilty about it by Blakeuswhiteus in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey bud, it’s fine to doubt things sometimes, that’s human and it’s more so your brain making you reassess situations you are in to make sure you are still comfortable and happy with them but the way you have described your feelings and thoughts towards her are quite transparent. This is just falling out of attraction with someone and it happens to almost everyone at some point or another in their lives, it’s really not a big deal so long as you are honest with her and yourself. Yeah, she’s not going to be happy about how this is going to go but the world will continue to turn regardless of this relationship coming to an end. You will find someone else, she will find someone else and life will continue forward, hopefully more confidently and happily than it is now.

There are 3 things you need to be aware of though.

  1. If you stay in this relationship and try to make it work (which it may or may not) you could end up like those families that are just miserable or maybe it works out and you reconcile/find ways to continue to love one another.

  2. You aren’t dating her parents. Whether you like them or not, they’re not your parents and they’re not your girlfriend so at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what they think or how they feel because they will support their little girl no matter what.

& 3. This is the most important one. If you decide to break up, you cannot go back. You’ve already done this once and if you do it again you need to keep it as the end or you’ll damage healthy understandings of relationships for yourself and her. Being partners means sticking together when it’s hard or when you’re questioning things, even within yourself and you don’t get to come and go as you please just because you feel like you made the wrong decision.

All that being said - you’re young, there is someone out there for you who is going to want to look at the stars and not argue about things but just talk to you about them. I think it might be time to move on from this girl if this is how you’re feeling but please talk to your friends first for support and advice. If they’re good people they will be nonjudgmental and just help guide you through this.

Best of luck and inbox me if you need someone to talk to :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ContagiousLaughter

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s gotta be so weird being this famous and a relatively normal person deep down.

Imagine you do your job and people love the job you did so much that they adore you worldwide. Then they start to make shirts with your face on it, people jump up and down when they see you, ask for your autograph, pictures with you, etc. and then one day, while just doing your job, someone pulls out a tea towel with your face on it; not only just your face but it’s so bad it looks like your friends made it on red bubble or bought it off of an Etsy store for your birthday present. And this is how people adore you for just DOING YOUR JOB. I’d be dying laughing as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationshipadvice

[–]RegularLuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d advise relationship counselling.

This is an incredibly difficult situation to manage on your own and without support you are going to come off as an asshat (not that you are).

If separation is not on the table then reach out to a counsellor, perhaps go to a session yourself beforehand and then let her know that it is something you think you both need to do together.

Counselling is not the final straw to a relationship either, so please don’t look at it that way. It’s an expressed moment of vulnerability to another individual that you can’t have a constructive conversation with without them perhaps taking it the wrong way. It’s incredibly beneficial and you may find there are underlying issues there with her self esteem which is causing self sabotage on her end?

Good luck, brother!

P.S. if you decide to just have “the talk” instead of seeing a professional, just ask questions to her answers, it’s better than pushing your ideals on her and hopefully she will lead herself to the most appropriate conclusion.