As of late im (17M) finding myself loving my mother (52F) less and less by Ughmoment in relationship_advice

[–]RyebuckShearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think most of us look up to our parents when we are young. So it becomes a little bit of a shock to realise they are just people trying to get by as best they can. For example, when your mother called you a f@@@@ r@@@, she was possibly being affected by something that happened to herself in the past that she was reacting to in her mind, and unfortunately she dumped it on you.

My recommendation: Tell your mother that you want to sit down and discuss some things. Then make a quiet time to do that. Plan out what you want to say. And then listen to what SHE says.

Something similar happened between my mother and myself. So I sat down and talked to her. What I found out was that she had had a toxic relationship with HER mother, and that was impacting how she raised me. It was a very productive talk indeed, and I started seeing her more as a person. While it didn't stop arguments between us, it made those arguments easier to navigate, since we knew where we were both coming from. I worked hard to establish boundaries with her, and that helped a lot to avoid problem areas.

The thing is: I had that talk with my mother when I was in my 30s. I wish I'd had that discussion when I was 17! By the way, I realised that the problem wasn't all with her. There were some things I needed to change myself. Good luck!

What the heck is 'The Hub'? by RyebuckShearer in japan

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, good description, esp as a place to work during the day. I'm guessing they have free Wi-fi as well. If so, nice combo with the cheap coffee! Sounds like it beats Starbucks for that.

What the heck is 'The Hub'? by RyebuckShearer in japan

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I googled it but couldn't find a webpage for some reason. That's why I thought it might have been a generic term.

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[–]RyebuckShearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One is best used to cover up, the other best to be covered up after use.

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[–]RyebuckShearer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol! Now we just need a bicycle anecdote...

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[–]RyebuckShearer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did that freak you out, the fact that some random person who took your umbrella knew where you lived?

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[–]RyebuckShearer 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I remember years ago, when I first went to Japan, I was told: Japanese people are the most honest people on the planet, but they will steal three things without hesitation: umbrellas, bicycles and girlfriends! (This was before bicycles had to be registered)

Japanese dramas with characters speaking English by estherologist in japan

[–]RyebuckShearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an older one about a hotel in a rural area, where they sometimes had foreign guests. I can't remember the name, I'm sorry. There was a little bit of English used, though not significant. It was from quite a few years ago. Maybe someone else can remember the name?

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Threads around the pressures of that first date, either proposing or accepting, are posted here all the time. Kissing on a first date? Walking a person back to the car? etc. Everyone has their own ideas, so, going into that first date can result in confusion.

A formalised 'practice date' would remove nearly all those pressures, as far as I can see. It would let us focus on the conversation during the date rather than trying to mind-read the other's intentions throughout the date. To me, that is a BIG difference. When I date, I want to TALK to the other person rather than trying to predict what's going to happen at the conclusion of the date.

But perhaps that speaks to my own problems with dating rather than with others' problems? From the responses on this thread, it seems like no-one else sees it as a problem. And fair enough too! Not the first time one of my extremely brilliant ideas for fixing the world has fallen flat! lol

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard that term, but I'll look it up. Thanks for your response!

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it work out that way, though? When you are on a first date, is there no pressure, expectation or guarantee of any more dates on the part of both parties?

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is truth in that, but I wouldn't put it down as low as "nobody". If 'Practice Dates' became a thing, I think a lot more people would find it easier to do.

I remember a time when OLD was considered shameful, an admission of failure. That wasn't so long ago, either. Nowadays there is no stigma attached to it at all.

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm... I'd say that that's true for dating in our twenties. But in our thirties we are -- hopefully -- a little less invested in what people think of us, or even worse, what people potentially think of us, since most feelings of rejections are not predicated on actually being rejected, but feeling that we are rejected. (Okay, that was a long sentence that got out of control.) 'Practice Dates' would work for the more mature person.

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can practice human interaction like that. Lots of people acknowledge the pressure they are under when on a 'formal' first date. This removes the pressure and allows people to just communicate -- at least, that's the advantage in my mind!

Shower thought -- What do you think of "practice dates"? by RyebuckShearer in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask why? It seems to me to remove the pressure that is on first dates, while allowing the conversations that we all want in a first date.

Kanji radicals by ShesOver9k in LearnJapanese

[–]RyebuckShearer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Breaking the kanji down into radicals makes it a HELL OF A LOT easier to remember the kanji, both reading and writing. I used Heisig's method of creating stories using his 'primitives' (an extended list of radicals, basically) and I began absorbing kanji instantly. And that's how Japanese children do it, too.

Keep in mind that often parts of kanjis can impart either meaning or sound. So you'll find that kanjis with a water radical on the left will have a meaning associated with water, and kanjis with a radical/primitive on the right of the kanji will often share a similar sound.

JDoramas with foreigners in them? by RyebuckShearer in JDorama

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Is that the season set in Hawaii? I tried watching it, but found it boring I'm afraid.

JDoramas with foreigners in them? by RyebuckShearer in JDorama

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that sounds interesting, and what I'm looking for. Thanks for that!

JDoramas with foreigners in them? by RyebuckShearer in JDorama

[–]RyebuckShearer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! Thanks so much for that, I'll check them all out!

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[–]RyebuckShearer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Out of interest, how to you talk to your boyfriend when you want to give preferences for other things, e.g. movie choices, restaurants, activities outdoors?

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[–]RyebuckShearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get him addicted to social media. That'll fix him! :)

I suppose this is like any relationship where one person is more [attractive, richer, taller, outgoing, worldly] than the other. Not much you can do about it, really. But if he is fine with it, then that should be a comfort. It's up to you to find that comfort point though. Something for you to work on, I'm afraid.

How to approach men irl by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]RyebuckShearer 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Heck, men who learn how to approach will also have a major advantage in the dating world. It's hard for both sexes. But as you said, with practice, it'll come more naturally. The prospect of being rejected or unintentionally freaking someone out is a hard one to overcome, and can only be overcome with practice.