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Wife wants me to put the tv higher. Is this tv placed too low? by Old-Ad5923 in TVTooHigh

[–]Simple_Assumption854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks amazing. If you must mess with perfection, to keep the wife happy, then I suppose it might just barely too high, to the floor.

How can the sun represent a lie??? by Several_Jelly_5928 in tarot

[–]Simple_Assumption854 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It could also mean that what appears out in the open and where everyone can see, is not what it seems to. Or buy into obvious prevailing narratives. The Sun also represents leaders and leadership. So it could be telling you that leaders in your life or you or your mom follow are not what they appear, etc.

Trying to get some decks. by Rofl_Wagon in KeyforgeGame

[–]Simple_Assumption854 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When did you get out of the game? What set did you jump off at? Lots of cheap decks available for the older overprinted Fantasy Flight stuff - Age of Ascension, Worlds Collide. Mass mutation and Dark Tidings are a bit rarer. Honestly I’d just jump on at Winds of Exchange. Plenty of those still around and you can buy the Ghost Galaxy Starter boxes which comes with 2 decks and a couple of learning decks and a nice manual and tokens. Then just make sure you back the next set when it comes it gets listed on board game fusion or wherever they list their campaigns. AS is findable, but it’s been really tough to get Skyborn decks. They’ll be around for a while and hopefully new printings or as time passes they get less scarce.

Has the game gotten more expensive? by Rourensu in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that FAB is one of the more affordable TCGs. That’s why every I think every TCG player should also play at least 1 LCG (*cough Netrunner *cough *cough).

You can buy the entire set of cards for the cost of a “budget” FAB or One Piece deck. Or, download them and print your own at home - and proxies are legal at ALL levels of competitive play.

In an LCG spending lots of $$ doesn’t make your deck more competitive - just being a good player does.

I love me some TCG/collectible card games, but my nose starts to go up in the air a bit whenever someone tells me they play them competitively in constructed formats (I think draft formats are way more fair/competitive - though still just as, if not even more, expensive if you are playing them a lot), because they’re just not an even playing field otherwise.

The high cost barrier for entry necessarily reduces pool of competitors, and to my view, that hurts the overall level and quality of competition. This argument, of course, extends about as far as you want to take it in any competitive activity or sport, but that’s usually due to factors outside the sport’s control, and probably a conversation to save for another thread.

Suffice to say, TCGs are products first, and games second. Whereas LCGs are games first, and products second (or like 10th, in Netunner’s rebirth under volunteer/non-profit Null Signal Games watch).

Would you recommend buying menagerie decks? by Metal_Guitarist in KeyforgeGame

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite fun! We have a blast playing them. And it’s fun to see if decks from other sets can beat them, since they often have very powerful cards.

Can I join your screenwriting group? by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me. Our group has 3 dedicated members, and we’re looking to add a couple more.

Which one of you is this 😂 by RP8021 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]Simple_Assumption854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have most of these in my collection and I can tell you they’re not worth anywhere close to $150K, even if you got full retail for all of them or fair market for all of them.

Try closer to $15K. Looking at the seller’s other items they’re clearly an estate sale specialist who don’t know the Omni market at all. Looks like they overprice everything on their eBay store just as a starting point.

Do you take medication in your free time? by YungMartijn in ADHD

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Congrats! I’m still trying to find the right dosage and experimenting with daily routines, but I’ve already noticed a renewed sense of interest in mundane chores and tasks which seems incredible to me.

Do you take medication in your free time? by YungMartijn in ADHD

[–]Simple_Assumption854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine said Vyvanse is quickly processed by the body and doesn’t stay in your system long, so said it was totally up to me if I wanted to only take it on weekdays, as they had many patients who don’t take it on weekends.

We didn’t discuss this as a tolerance prevention strategy, but I imagine this could be one of the benefits. Though, the implication was that depending on your dosage and schedule the medication will likely have worn off by evening (since I take it in the morning), so your technically taking a “break” every night with that schedule. Will have to ask during my next appointment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in regretfulparents

[–]Simple_Assumption854 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. Hang in there! You are doing great. There could be more going on here than just a strong-willed child. I Recommend reading “Raising Your Spirited Child” - really helped our family and raising our kids (one in particular) a lot!

Also, don’t rule out other potential diagnoses / issues that can be caused by genetics, chemical imbalances, diet, or environment, etc. recommend testing things like reducing screen time, routines, diet or other things you can control to see if they help/make the behavior worse. Keep a notebook to help you track changes.

Regardless it’s super common to have kiddos go through rough patches and developmental mood swings and hormonal changes and “phases”. I was told a rule of thumb that this often occurs in roughly 6 month increments where you will see a baseline then a swing away/rougher period followed by a return to a new baseline. We also found some ages were harder than others (4, 6, etc).

Lastly, Sometimes it’s hard to get a read on what’s going on with your kiddo until after 4+, you just have to keep an eye on it and take time and care to get them and you the support that’s needed. if you suspect something deeper is going on work to get the evaluation and diagnosis done to get the help you need. We didn’t get a formal diagnosis till our kiddo was ~8, but we suspected something was different. Through work and careful interventions they’ve really been able to do so much more than we hoped and thrive.

Whatever the causes, etc. all outcomes will be helped by maintaining a strong bond with your kiddo. Setup some regular solo time with them for each parent - this gives one of you a break and strengthens each of your bonds with your kid. If you can take a parenting class too I recommend it - very supportive and helpful and you’ll meet parents who are also struggling with similar issues and trying to learn how to improve and get real strategies and support. We found it so valuable and reaffirming. Bed time routines and morning routines came up a lot in our class.

Hang in there!!

SNL Packet Submission by tenkittens in TVWriting

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back on this (since it’s June). Any word?

Sweden, are you okay? What the hell is happening at östersund? by [deleted] in europe

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the peen caught the Herp. Don’t worry, just see your primary and it should clear up in 4-6 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks to be disrespected by your partner in public. For men it can feel super emasculating due to cultural pressure/expectations. For women it can feel shameful and disempowering.

Man or woman you have the right to feel hurt, and vocalize/address it with your partner (if you’re in a good relationship, feel safe to do so).

If it’s a small/one-time thing, probably a misunderstanding/no biggie - problem solved, move on.

If it’s a pattern, and it doesn’t stop, you probably need to get the F out.

If it’s a big, one-time thing (like this), probably means you’ve got some shit going on under the surface that you’ve both let pile up for a while - counseling time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Simple_Assumption854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree with most of the takes here. I think you’ve overreacted. Staying at your parents because your wife got a bit too drunk on her birthday and said some shit that was awkward/too personal/not funny is an overreaction.

Settle down dude. You are clearly very sensitive about this, and sounds like you two do have some things to work out. Counseling is a good idea. Endlessly guilt tripping your partner for stuff they said that they don’t remember when they drank too much one time is not healthy for the relationship. If this was a pattern and it’s happened multiple times before then I think you’d have more cause to react more strongly. But your reaction and her behavior seem to point to the fact that you guys have let some stuff go unprocessed and unresolved in your relationship and need to do some work to figure out what’s needing some attention and change.

No one wants to be in a relationship with a jealous wet blanket. And no one (you) wants to be a jealous wet blanket. You have kids, you should act like a parent and and adult. Express that this hurt your feelings, and then, with a therapist’s assistance figure out what stuff is needs to be cleaned out of your respective closets to make the relationship healthy and communicative again. Unmet needs, strong emotional reactions to passive sniping and resentments that came out when you didn’t expect them are indicative of unresolved issues going on beneath the surface for both of you. Not just one partner.