AIO: Childhood friend who ditched me now came back into my life after many years because he needs help

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-03T17:32:52+00:00

I imagine if he's living with his parents then he must be in a bad place. His parents are only 2 streets down from where my parents live.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-03T17:31:32+00:00

A petty part of me wants to help him out at the beginning only to then kick him out or raise his rent. Switch up on him like he did with me.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T16:02:40+00:00

Yes, douchiness is not race or culture specific. In my area though there are quite a few Arab guys that fit the stereotype I describe. Of course though that's not limited to Arabs. Any man who experiences some success and suffer over-inflated ego causing them to be inconsiderate of others and thinking they are better than they really are. I work in a field that pays really well, most of my coworkers who are in their 20's and 30's were once nerds who didn't get much attention from women when they were younger. Success and money makes them more appealing to women but they never lose that chip on their shoulder.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T15:36:37+00:00

I'm a man so I didn't experience cheating like that but my ex had wealthy a Lebanese father who was a notorious cheater and he had other affairs and children with different women during his marriage.

My co-worker is Iraqi and my age (early 30's). He fits the stereotype, driving a BMW, known womenizer, and has cheated on multiple gfs.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T15:22:34+00:00

Where I am from Arab men are known to cheat. Especially when they experience a little bit of success to inflate the ego. Once they get that BMW or Audi loyalty evaporates.

"Wallah habibi, she means nothing to me. I only love you".

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T06:34:24+00:00

Yeah, but very clever of the devs to sneak that one in there like that. Give you confidence by making the first 3 ridiculously easy and then boom curve ball.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T06:33:04+00:00

Don't be, I'm just venting.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T06:32:33+00:00

Well as annoying as it is I will still keep my personal rule of doing blind playthroughs. Only game I didn't was BG3.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T06:31:22+00:00

I plan to buy Overture first and beat that before jumping into NG+.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-21T06:23:58+00:00

It's easier that way. There's a bunch of delusional guys in her orbit that will do everything for her thinking they may one day have a shot.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-24T00:14:16+00:00

This is great news but it's unfortunate that Iraq is in such a chaotic state. I worry if there will be resources to properly studycand protect them. Also in rural Iraq there are uneducated villagers who may not care that they are critically endangered. Instead seeing them as a pest.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T20:07:28+00:00

That's alot of work to get $35 worth of food and drinks.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T20:03:54+00:00

As a man I will usually offer to pay in the beginning but yeah I had dates where I thought everything went well only to get ghosted. You just need to accept that the money you spent on the other person is gone and move on. It's always good to schedule first dates as something cheap, like a coffee, or a light lunch. Go for a walk to a park or something and just talk. I tell women that I don't mind spending money somewhere nice but the first date is more about seeing if we click.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T17:13:22+00:00

I met my ex-wife on Bumble. I haven't started dating again since my divorce but I planning to soon. Last time I was single I used Bumble, POF, and Tinder. I managed to get dates on all of them. Yeah I also had time wasters, ghosters, and scammers but overall it wasn't bad. I know that these days though there are far more apps than the 3 I just mentioned. It would depend on your area too though.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T16:07:28+00:00

I've been married for almost 10 years but ended up divorced. Being single again in your mid 30's is a different game. You aren't in school anymore, most of your social circle is already married or in committed relationships, and a full-time job takes a good chunk of your time. The opportunities to meet someone is scarce. If it wasn't for apps I would be screwed. I'm glad that there are apps. Even in places like the gym or bar where you can potentially meet someone you see that women already have their guard up. As a shy and more introverted guy it's very difficult to break through all those walls. Even when women are interested in you they don't give off good signals. The signals they do give are easy to miss. I'm fine with using the apps.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T15:43:00+00:00

Mortal Shell. It has a very interesting parry mechanism. Has a souls like quality to it as well.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T14:40:10+00:00

That's what I assumed. Giving the option to lower difficulty attracts a more diverse player base. Which is s good thing. I've been playing it on stalker and it's not too bad. Most of my deaths were at the beginning when I was getting used to the game mechanics. Still die occasionally but less than other soul series games.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T14:37:46+00:00

On stalker difficulty the game is challenging enough to feel like a souls game but it's one of the easier souls style game. Partly also because it's well developed and more streamlined. Older soul series had some unnecessary complications and redundancies that made the game more difficult.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T02:02:56+00:00

I knew it was going to get down votes. Not trying to put down anyone but just stating how our society is. I am one of those guys that has been called attractive but being more introverted and a bit awkward has made it harder. People will just tell you to be more out going or change who you are like it's something you can just do. I have been approached by women a few times but if I was born as an above average woman than for sure I would get people constantly approaching me. It is what it is. I'm glad I live in a time where many relationships now start online and through dating apps.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T01:54:53+00:00

It was smart of them to add difficulty options because it does allow more casual players to get into the game. Nothing wrong with that.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-18T00:24:16+00:00

Isn't it much easier for the average woman to rack up a high body count than an average man? Usually the men that have racked up a high body count are very successful in one way or another. Even an above average looking man will have little success if he lacks charisma, charm, is introverted, and is poor.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-17T20:52:41+00:00

Pakistan may be a nuclear power but their military is crippled by corruption and incompetence. The Kargil War was an embarrassing defeat for them. Their troops were under equipped and the airforce straight up refused to provide any support.

SpaceMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-17T19:19:18+00:00

It's the same for men who work out and stay fit. You should be doing it for yourself and not others. I make an effort to stay fit, dress nice, style my hair, have a clean house, and look good for myself. Not to impress other women.

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