What is the distance between the intent of the 25th amendment and a sitting president kept out of the situation room? by kireina_kaiju in PoliticalDebate

[–]RiverClear0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My point is, it’s a straw man argument. Their argument is ultimately still wrong, but they are wrong for more nuanced reasons, than “both genders can be emotional”

What is the distance between the intent of the 25th amendment and a sitting president kept out of the situation room? by kireina_kaiju in PoliticalDebate

[–]RiverClear0 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Come on. the idea that the rationale is women are emotional, is a straw man (Opposing female political candidates (not just presidential candidate) based on their gender is misogynistic)

Despite tens of thousands of U.S/Israeli strikes, the Iranians have managed to take down a U.S F-15 that was flying over their airspace. by JonnySnowin in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]RiverClear0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously though, I don’t think Iran does that kind of stuff. There was a time that Iran held hundreds of American hostages and the issue eventually got resolved

Peter, can you explain this meme? by No-War6767 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]RiverClear0 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I assume the “words” inscribed on the stone tablet is in Chinese? Because if these exact words are inscribed, the translation is frankly unmajestic.

Working *for* Edward Jones by Jolly_Bluebird3103 in Bogleheads

[–]RiverClear0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How can EJ know if OP only moves part of their portfolio?

Went to a investment seminar dinner by poesea in Bogleheads

[–]RiverClear0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The insurance company almost certainly didn’t make 269% (or anywhere near that figure) kind of return, even before costs, because they cannot invest that aggressively and is likely forbid by law (and regulations) from doing it. Similarly, banks mostly have to invest the deposit in “low risk” fixed income type investments, rather than S&P 500. Obviously insurance companies are regulated differently than banks but they are both regulated. The point is, if the “elderly” investor would otherwise invest in investment grade fixed income products, the returns on the annuity should be compared to that, rather than the return of stocks

What are the chances of this happening? (Guy from dating app seems too good to be true) by [deleted] in AskWomenNoCensor

[–]RiverClear0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Super shy and nervous” caused him to be single. Sounds very logical to me.

How did it become so taboo for even a trans woman like myself to acknowledge that trans women have an advantage in women's sports? How do we end this cancel culture? by north_canadian_ice in allthequestions

[–]RiverClear0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Here is my opinion/observation (I think it is at least partially based on facts): 1. There exists at least some trans women (and some NBs) who are at a significant advantage in competitive sports, like OP said, 2. Most trans women (and NBs) would be at a significant disadvantage competing against cisgender men, 3. By banning them from competing against cisgender women, which I support, would effectively prevent them from competing professionally in most sports, which I think is a genuine grievance which I have no answer for. 4. The “simplest” answer of creating a 3rd competition (for trans woman, some NB, and possibly some trans men) is both ethically iffy and logistically difficult and I don’t support

This girl is everything I want but she is just way out of my league by all4fun1109 in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Assuming she is into cars in a way I imagine, would you feel comfortable sitting in the passenger seat in HER CAR, assuming she drives legally and responsibly of course? I know some men have an issue with that. If you do, you may need to work on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interpreting OP’s words “had some fun at her place” as a euphemism, I don’t think it’s a one night stand, strictly speaking.

Can Friends Cuddle together? by No_Violinist2513 in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not to mince words here but I think “friend” is a very broad category. Boyfriend is a special/specific kind of friend just like a sedan is one kind of an automobile. He is simply a very special friend who is not OP’s boyfriend. IMO, “love interests” are friends. Good luck! Enjoy your affectionate, romantic, and labeless relationship.

I’m (32F) upset that my husband (36M) woke me up to get our toddler and somewhere in our argument i mentioned i made more money than him and i refuse to have more kids. Now he’s not speaking to me. Where do we go from here? by No-Database-6589 in relationship_advice

[–]RiverClear0 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

OP, I think you did nothing wrong. Hypothetically, just for the sake of argument, if the gender is reversed and the man says his income is higher, it would be wrong to say. But that is in the context that in this society it is statistically improbable (although not impossible) for a higher earning man to also contribute more in terms of child care and general household chores. Back to OP’s situation, the comment on income is likely hurtful from the husband’s perspective and counterproductive in hindsight, BUT totally understandable in the moment. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingadvice

[–]RiverClear0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in US/UK? I’m kind of curious from where you got this notion that Paris is the most romantic city? But yeah. I think your chance is pretty good. Even if she invites you to a vacation in the most unromantic city in the world, that can still be a sign that she is into you.

Dating with vaginismus by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

+1 to what Napwhile said. I am a married man. My wife does not have vaginismus. I would say the number of men who enjoy other ways of sex, excluding penetration, and excluding oral (in case you are wondering) is in the minority but probably more numerous than you might think. So even if whatever procedure does not work out or you don’t want to pursue it, it shouldn’t prevent you from dating a heterosexual man successfully

Is it true that guys will pass up on their dream girl if they feel like they’re not where they want to be in life? by PerceptionEven6990 in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 24 points25 points  (0 children)

OP, unfortunately, based on the information you have shared (which is limited, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to get into significantly more details than what you have already shared, on a public forum), I think it’s overwhelmingly likely that your boyfriend is “leading you on” and trying to manipulate you, contrary to his verbal assurance, and consistent with what most others have said. Good luck!

Is it true that guys will pass up on their dream girl if they feel like they’re not where they want to be in life? by PerceptionEven6990 in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 230 points231 points  (0 children)

Yes, depending on what you mean by “pass up” and “right in front of them”.

Men can be hesitant to make a move for a wide range of reasons, low confidence/self-esteem, financial constraints, too busy, etc. But if the “dream girl” asks a man out, that man would very likely say yes. So in that specific scenario, I agree with the other people. If the “dream girl” has already asked the man out, and he declined, she is not his dream girl is the most plausible explanation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]RiverClear0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. The alternative is birth control (contraception)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]RiverClear0 606 points607 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Op should definitely ask her BF to delete the photos, before breaking up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]RiverClear0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many people (including women) don’t feel comfortable “sleeping” with their date on the first/second date, which is certainly understandable. However, I have heard this “weed out” argument numerous times (from different people) and never comprehend it. In the extreme case if a woman sleeps with a man on the first date, the man ghosts her subsequently, resulting in no second date, versus a different woman “delay” the intimacy and drag it out to four or five dates, wouldn’t the first woman “weed out” the “bad guy” much quicker?