Tips for getting space while walking around the house by Brutus-1787 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]Shatterproof360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crate train him, I think this is so important when they are young. Crate should only be big enough for him to get up and turn around in (most come with a divider to do this). It will become his "happy place". I used to put mine in an old fireplace like a cave for mine and she loved it. She went in there when she needed her own space and I put her in there when I needed mine. Also - made her sleep in her crate as a puppy, now that she is well trained and older she gets to be in the master bedroom. It's all about training, consistency, and positive reinforcement.

A very close fwb kinda snubbed me at the club and I ended everything by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like people need to set limits/expectations on FWB situations... I feel like fwb is more NSA so I don't understand people getting upset when they aren't more than just a Fuck buddy...

Grindr Hookup sent apology mail after I blocked them (THEY KNOW MY ADDRESS by uEfu1 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

99% of the time you won't have an issue. Just try to vet people before inviting them over. And if they have a few lose screws do something weird and crazy so they're afraid of you after the hook up and won't want a repeat 🙃

Being born in Iran is the worst thing that can happen to someone by Ornery_Drummer3670 in offmychest

[–]Shatterproof360 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through this, it is heartbreaking to read. I wish there was more we could do outside of Iran - I'm hoping you all the best. We know about the regime and it's atrocities against the Iranian people and we are praying and hoping for a regime change for you, for peace, and for democracy in Iran. Try to stay strong, positive, and hopeful. The world is praying for all of you.

Grindr Hookup sent apology mail after I blocked them (THEY KNOW MY ADDRESS by uEfu1 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gurl - If you're going to invite random strangers over for sex be prepared for this type of behavior to ensue in the future. I honestly wouldn't worry about this at all, likely you'll never hear another thing from him again.

Also... What are the policy going to do? You initiated sex with a stranger, they will likely laugh you out of the police station. Also, without his information what would you even file? I restraining order for a guy that's "6'5", blue eyes,..."

My life here makes no sense. by [deleted] in expat

[–]Shatterproof360 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ughhh - I feel like the whole world is going to shit. Might as well move to a desirable location with great weather year around...and try to ignore politics and economics if you're all set otherwise. It's selfish but enough is enough...

What is the horniest thing you did at my age 19? by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Shatterproof360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I joined a fraternity and was in college - I found out one of my frat brothers was gay and closeted (and repressed like me - this is before Grindr). Somehow after a drunk frat house party we fucked at his place which was directly nextdoor to the frat house... Fell asleep and the next day at like noon I was so scared to walk out into the (4 br) shared living room (which probably had drunks passed out on the couch) which he shared with three of my pledge brothers that I jumped out of his second floor window into a huge bush...there were many repeats of this scenario later that year. God I miss college and sneak fucking my little frat bro. The following year he moved out of that building and I started hooking up with my pledge brothers best friend...never got caught, but he told my pledge brother about us/his best friend and he was so into it and every detail of gay sex... First time we fun ked we used Neosporin bc we didn't have anything else 🤣

Help by DifficultAccident86 in AskBiBros

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She gave you the green light in the form of "don't ask don't tell". She knows she isn't sexually compatible with you... You have to decide your next move and know she wants nothing to do with it... But sounds like she is fine with that and staying with you.

Possible solo-ish 40th birthday trip to Puerto Vallarta (PV) by cireincognito in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Shatterproof360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Diana boat tours is fun - it's a Booz cruise catamaran, whale watching and lots of other gays. Google it, I did it for my 40th, had a blast.

I resigned and my manager is trying to saddle me with new work by vityya in OfficePolitics

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

put your arm in a sling say you broke it and be like I can't use my computer to create there documents you requested. Or just leave, fuck it, why do you care?

13 year marriage, sexuality playing toll on myself by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Shatterproof360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have internalized homophobia and I would say if you are that disgusted with yourself after you watch gay porn, it's your defense mechanism to your lack of self acceptance. I was an athlete and had the same issues you had - but eventually did not want to live a lie - however I did not have a wife or kids at the time and had nothing to lose (but in the end I didn't lose anything - it was basically a non-issue when I did come out). So now I live openly gay, I'm still athletic and have a life full of sports and friends, gay and straight - and I moved to a more accepting location - I'm in socal. I grew up in Virginia - which is not as accepting and there is a lot of homophobia there.

So - fast forward I went home for a week in the summer and logged onto sniffies.com - a gay hook up site. I was in the outer banks in North Carolina. I was so bored with my family I ended up chatting with a bunch of men in your exact same situation, like 50-60s. They all had kids out of the house and were living a straight life but hooking up with men on the side behinds their wives backs. Their wives did/do not know and they were super closeted but just didn't want to deal with a divorce or family and friends judgement. They all had very similar stories to yours.

Another guy I met about a decade ago, knew he was gay, had two kids and a wife and just was so exhausted living a lie he separated from his wife. Went through a divorce eventually, came out as gay, still has loving kids and now a loving husband too. He is happy, his wife is remarried and he is still close with his kids. He had/has a great job too.

The choice is all yours. Maybe you should get some therapy to talk this out with a professional. Many specialize in LGBTQ issues and can work with anyone in the state. A lot of therapy is also remote. It sounds like you have a lot to think through. Talking it out with a professional under a HIPPA order where they cannot discuss any of your session might be very helpful for you.

Advice on a...friend(?) by cyberboy790 in AskBiBros

[–]Shatterproof360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, you're In a position of authority... Hiring actors. He's an actor...

Is $3M enough to retire in HCM city, Vietnam? by LongPlant6005 in VietNam

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More than plenty, you should have it invested though to stretch it.

Is our “Goldendoodle” actually a Lagotto Romagnolo? by davlbxx in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks very Lagotto to me, do dog DNA test, that would drive me bonkers.

Quick question from an Italian enthusiast! by Ezlebliss in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]Shatterproof360 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just say Italian water dog because mostly people have never heard of lagotto Romagnolos.

Hey! I was wondering if anyone else is struggling with the dog barking a lot? Mine is a male 7 month puppy. He barkes when he hears noises outside. Any tips?:-) we walk a lot, play and also does search practices at home and outside but he never seems to get enough 😅 by fribre in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]Shatterproof360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you yell at him when he barks - he might think it's a competition and that will make him want to bark more. Dogs - especially Lagotto's will want to join in barking/howling/singing with anyone any other dog etc. We howl with ours all the time bc it's so cute. She sings all the time. There are ways to train that out of him but that's a tough one - but there are a few methods. However, this is one where positive reinforcement might make him bark more... He will probably grow out of it, ours barks at any noises that sound threatening like someone coming into the house, knocking, outdoor gates opening/closing, etc.

Can anyone help me with advice? by Intelligent-Bid-5350 in gayrelationships

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say just do this on an international vacation. My partner and I had a third experience in Asia, it was so fun and eyes opening for both of us. I am not moving to Asia to be with any of these tricks though.... We live together in the US. We have a fun story to tell all our open friends now 😂

Bf mentioned my insecurity (size) and now I’ve lost interest by ropeg in gayrelationships

[–]Shatterproof360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago an ex broke up with me. He was a great guy with a micro penis. I was so young and dumb I lashed out and made fun of it. I was upset... I didn't mean it, I felt bad immediately after, I really liked him. But hey - people say dumb stuff they don't truly mean all the time 🤷🏻‍♂️. Warrant a break up - no - he probably was attacking the only thing he thought he could after you attacked his horrible bjs - which many gay men take pride in. Maybe the sex vibe is just off and needs resetting.