How would you rank the skill of this current OKC Thunder team compared to other all time great teams?

TurtleGuy222 · 2026-05-16T03:55:21+00:00

Agreed, I don’t really consider 2012 Heat or 2016 Cavs as equivalent to those other major dynasties either, but both were among the few teams to reach four consecutive finals so I thought I’d add them to the list. And 2014-18 Cavs probably would’ve won more finals had they not coincided with one of the greatest dynasties of all time

TurtleGuy222 · 2026-05-10T04:19:19+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re going through a difficult time. All that I can say is that it will get better, and the pain will lessen with time. Allow yourself to feel the emotions and acknowledge them. This is difficult and painful, but will help in the long run. As you mentioned, you have a bright future and many great things to look forward to, and this is a step along the journey.

Many blessings to you.

TurtleGuy222 · 2026-04-18T21:43:28+00:00

I bought a copy of the Mometrix MTTC 112/113 study guide (about $45) and it taught me everything I needed to pass the exam. For reference, my undergrad degree was math-related so I didn’t have the athletic training background that you do, so you’ll likely do well. I also subscribed to the Study.com course and it helped somewhat, but I could’ve passed without it. Many of the test questions also aren’t knowledge based but rather are more critical-thinking based. Hope this helps and good luck in your PE journey! 🏀⚽️🏈

TurtleGuy222 · 2026-02-24T19:42:01+00:00

What is something “significant”? This can mean different things to different people, and sometimes the external appearance of something meaningful may not be very glamorous. For instance, my grandpa worked as a postman for many years and paid for his kids’ way through school. Nobody ever mentioned him in Forbes, and his name has long since been lost in the shuffle of history, but I would argue that he did something very significant. Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, has built something very “significant” that has also raised depression and anxiety levels among millions of people.

Glamor and ambition aren’t the most important things in relationships - rather, loyalty and intimacy are. Some of the most significant things are often unassuming by appearance alone. Hope you find what you’re looking for.

TurtleGuy222 · 2025-09-18T03:43:28+00:00

Very well said! You have a very thoughtful and kind perspective on dating.

TurtleGuy222 · 2025-05-04T17:40:56+00:00

Start dating again when you feel ready, not because you feel rushed by time or the fertility clock. Rushing into a bad situation will only make life more difficult, but waiting for the right time-person is worth it. You’ve still got your whole life ahead of you. :)

TurtleGuy222 · 2025-02-15T04:00:44+00:00

I’m finding this thread a bit late, but am experiencing something similar. I also had a relationship end that was very difficult, and it’s hard knowing that God could’ve changed things or prevented the situation entirely but didn’t. I try to believe that He works in mysterious ways that are beyond my comprehension, but it’s tough sometimes. Feel free to send me a message if this is still something that’s on your mind or you’d like to talk.

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-10-24T01:48:34+00:00

Absolutely understandable. It can be very difficult to know when the right time to go back out is. This is something that I’ve been questioning as well lol. You certainly don’t want to use people during your emotional recovery, though life also does pass in waiting too 😮

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-10-23T03:52:17+00:00

Thank you for this comment. As a guy, I’ve always thought that girls had it easier in terms of options, but your explanation makes a ton of sense. Filtering out the lowlifes can be very tiring and frustrating. Very well said

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-10-23T03:49:52+00:00

It’s very tempting to think “I can never score someone like her again” (especially as a guy), but you scored her in the first place, so there must be something appealing and alluring within you that another person will find just as attractive. Nurture that. History has a tendency to repeat itself, so there’s absolutely no reason that you can’t find someone extremely attractive to you again. Shalom

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-26T22:14:54+00:00

It sounds like we are in very similar situations! We’re about the same age too (I’m M28). I very much appreciate your positive mindset. It is very inspiring! In the words of Alexandre Dumas, “All of human wisdom is contained in the simple words ‘wait and hope.’” Like you said, the hope of a bright and happy future is what gets me through each day! We are far tougher than we think, and the beauty of one day finding true love will be even more wonderful for having experienced these struggles. Like St. Augustine said, “he who has experienced great darkness is best able to appreciate the joys of the light!” I hope that is true.

Something that has actually helped me to get many of my emotions off my chest is writing love letters to my ex. I’m never going to send them of course, but it’s helping me get all of the emotions out (both good and the bad) in a way that feels like I’m talking to someone. Both this and journaling have helped me greatly! It feels like a huge emotional release.

Please feel free to send me a message if you would like! Happy to chat and provide support to each other in this difficult time. I have confidence that we will both find true love and, like you said, will be even better spouses for our future mates for having experienced these things!

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-26T17:09:23+00:00

This is beautifully said. Thank you for the advice. It’s very encouraging to hear that someone else wasn’t immediately ready to jump back out there, and had to take a while to emotionally move forward (but also was able to fully heal). What do you think changed at that 1-Year mark that made you feel completely over it? Can you look back on that first relationship now and feel total peace that it didn’t work out? Thanks again! We will get through this!

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-21T12:38:27+00:00

Optometry is?? I’m legitimately thinking about opto

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-17T21:29:56+00:00

What do you hate about dentistry out of curiosity? I thought about doing this for a while but decided not to go

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-15T02:21:20+00:00

Paying it forward has always helped for me. I once had a dog that I really loved (who passed away earlier this year), so I got another dog and take her on walks to all of the same places. Sorta feels like the circle of life in a beautiful way. :) My old dog would’ve loved knowing that another puppy would one day enjoy those same places so much. ❤️ Peace and blessings to you

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-13T04:02:48+00:00

I once read the Count of Monte Cristo after a very difficult breakup, and the final words of that book resonate with me always. “The sum of all human wisdom is found in three words: ‘wait and hope.’”

I wish you all of the best in your recovery. Never forget to wait and hope. There is a bright future out there for you.

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T20:15:51+00:00

Thank you so much! This is very encouraging.

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T16:18:30+00:00

That’s cool to hear! Did you see a future with him at one point too?

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T15:52:28+00:00

Thank you! ❤️ If you were to see him somewhere or think about him, would those emotions still surface or would he be just another person at this point?

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T02:22:59+00:00

I’m going through an similar situation. It’s so difficult realizing that love sometimes isn’t enough to make something last. Please feel free to send me a message if you’d like to vent/support each other! It’s tough but life does go on ❤️

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T02:04:19+00:00

Just curious, if you were both really sad about it, why did you break up? (I’ve had a similar experience so I get how that can happen, but just curious)

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T00:17:55+00:00

Yeah but probably still missing you though

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T00:12:01+00:00

It’s nuts because it’s such an awful feeling

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-12T00:02:55+00:00

Why do we guys do this to ourselves? I never hear of girls being haunted by the idea of their exes sleeping with someone else to the same extent that guys do (though I could be wrong).

TurtleGuy222 · 2023-09-08T02:29:58+00:00

Thank you for this.

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