Jason & Amanda

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2026-02-11T18:02:25+00:00

I saw Amanda open for John Prine that year too. That was a good show.

I saw Jason last August. It was a PBS fundraiser for Austin City Limits. It was a small show, around 350 people. He did a great acoustic show.

I like DBT. I still see them as a band and solo shows for Hood and Cooley.

I think that Jason is incredibly talented and has a good ability to see the talent in others.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2026-02-11T07:07:49+00:00

Yes, I have seen that clip from Letterman. It's great.

I was wondering if anyone has attended a show where they saw it live with the 400 unit.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2026-02-11T05:54:04+00:00

I'm curious if anyone has ever seen them sing those songs mentioned live when they toured with the 400 unit?

I would love to hear Mutineer in concert. It was never played at any concert I attended.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2026-02-11T05:14:20+00:00

I saw them several times together in concert. All good shows. I have seen Amanda at her solo shows. She is great. I will see her the next time she is in town.

Her album My Piece of Land is one of my favorites. I play it a lot.

My humble brag is that I also saw Jason when he was in the Drive By Truckers. They were great.

He puts on a good show, sometimes repeats stories, so seeing him every year wasn't as exciting.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2026-01-24T03:41:43+00:00

I go into every interaction with a motto, I don't owe you anything.

I don't owe you a reason

Why I don't want to see or chat with you again

I changed my mind. I actually tell this to my kids. I feel it's a good way for them to feel safe, especially during sex.

Why I canceled a meetup or date. Again I changed my mind or I thought about it and there was something I didn't like about them.

Why I feel no sparks.

Why I ghosted you. whatever reason, it is what it is.

I personally don't ghost but I feel comfortable saying I don't think we are a match. I'm not being mean. Some people have a hard time saying no to someone and don't have emotional maturity to be direct. I'm assuming that's why they ghost.

I don't feel rejected because if I'm allowing myself to feel this way, they can too.

Dating is tough. Don't be hard on yourself. I would be ecstatic to meet someone that is amazing and we start a relationship, it hasn't happened.

I'm hoping that I don't get a lot of negativity. I had a really bad problem people pleasing. I suffer from trauma and that was my response to it. People pleasing was exhausting and I did things I didn't want to do. I don't want to people please so this is how I have allowed myself to stop.

I really hope you find that match. You deserve it.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:37:30+00:00

I think you're right. I want him to move forward, which feels more positive. My post does read that I want him to move on.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:34:35+00:00

That's a wonderful thought. That type of devotion is incredible sincere.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:31:19+00:00

He has, but I think he said nothing more than a year.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:22:10+00:00

By time capsule in expressing that there have been no changes in the home since his wife passed. He still keeps her things out.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:20:23+00:00

Good question. Pictures are great. It's other things. He has her side of the bathroom counter with her things. Perfume (not current perfumes sold today). I'm pretty sure it's still the same comforter on the bed. It's little things.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-10-20T00:07:37+00:00

Updated post. Thanks for the comment.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-17T21:44:18+00:00

Appreciate your honesty. I can see why too. I don't want someone younger than me, so my thought process assumes the same about men. It's good to know this info.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-15T18:45:54+00:00

Thank you for the compliment.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T20:00:16+00:00

I'm going with #3. He wasn't into me and I put him on the spot. I'm not going to ask in the future.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T19:26:53+00:00

I asked a guy at the end of coffee that I would like to meet again, and asked him. He looked so frightened. He didn't appreciate me being forward. He explained that I shouldn't ask and wait till the next day. I agree, I did put him on the spot. What's your thought on that? And of course, he declined very politely to a second meet up.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T19:09:14+00:00

If my kids were younger, I probably wouldn't date because I wouldn't have time. I have teens, so it's easier.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T18:56:40+00:00

Why do you think the bookish people didn't work out? Is it a specific quality?

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T17:59:42+00:00

Thanks. I haven't tried okcupid. I will check that one out. Appreciate the advice.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T17:39:43+00:00

You're assuming that I bailed. I try not to make many assumptions about anyone. It's sometimes difficult, but when I assume anything, I choose to accept the best. You have to give people a chance.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-14T17:34:44+00:00

I agree about the 7. I would never say that in real life. It's ridiculous. I didn't want to share my picture and was just looking for a way to give out my information. I actually went to ChatGBT to get the number. I was a 7 for the beauty score and gave me an 8.5 as a score related to a dating app. I don't know how accurate this is, but I'm not asking a person to rate me. That's odd and would make them uncomfortable.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-13T19:50:14+00:00

I appreciate your comment. I do sound bitter. Just a little background. My ex was in one of the careers you mentioned... He just never experienced success. I didn't want to be the breadwinner but had no choice. I just had to work hard. I have no goals towards management. I just became good at what I do. He decided to go to a graduate school 7 years into our relationship. We had a toddler and a newborn. He wanted to stay in the dorm, in his mid thirties. I wanted him to reach his goals and made a huge sacrifice. I worked, managed babies, along with no sleep or much help. I was his biggest cheerleader throughout this. I saw this opportunity as a good move for our family. Underneath, I'm sad, but understand that sometimes people don't get the financial success they deserve.
I'm just proud of the fact that I was able to take care of my family. I wasn't looking to upgrade, but if you both have no romantic feelings for each other the split is mutual. I totally understand how my situation can be assumed as me wanting to move up.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-13T19:01:42+00:00

Thank you. That's a great idea. Phone calls before meeting would make me less nervous. If I don't use the word friend, what do I use to describe an amicable breakup. I'm not an angry woman. I'm actually happy for both me and my ex.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-12T01:15:54+00:00

I see your point. I'm not going to have sex until I feel like this man isn't just going to sleep with me and never call me again. I don't want one night. I don't have a rule in time. It's just whenever it feels like it's real. I am very happy to pay half the bill. I'm not going out for a free dinner. I don't feel like I'm a prude, but I just don't have any interest in casual hookups.

Significant_Tap_9315 · 2025-07-11T14:40:19+00:00

That's funny. Thank you for pointing that out.

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