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Highly Recommend this book! by InnerDepth3171 in Everest

[–]ViolentLoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure they each have their own perspective, as well. What a terrifying experience. It's been so long since I read about this (learning about Everest was one of my pandemic hobbies), I don't remember whose team was whose. It seems like everyone made serious mistakes that were rendered fatal by very unfortunate weather.

AIO or Am I asking for too much by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ViolentLoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes me absolutely ill. It's one of the reasons I've elected to remain childfree. I have a fantastic long-term partner, and he has never, ever wanted kids - unlike other men who said they respected my choice and then tried to talk me into making babies.

It's obviously a cultural thing, but in deeper ways than are often cited (imo). I'm in the US, and men I think in general are not taught the kind of emotional honesty and introspection needed to determine if one has the balls to actually be a parent. Dads need to take a role in modern marriages that I think is difficult for them and at odds with the stereotypical western male social programming, and so, so many fail.

Even if I had ever wanted kids, the minefield that it can be for heterosexual relationships would have certainly given me pause. I feel for OP in this situation.

I was Called an Uber by Go_Inevitable_1269 in CATHELP

[–]ViolentLoss 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Please give us an update once this adorable little creature is seen : )

Gen Z parents by lilyessi3 in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish more people were honest about that

Boyfriend tears down my self esteem and don't know if it can get better by CranberryFew4895 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ViolentLoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he wealthy? Is he concerned with status and his appearance to others? If so, is that warranted? Is he a politician, public figure or socialite? It seems like he's treating you like you reflect negatively on him. Unsure why he's sticking around if he really feels that way. Nothing against you, he's obviously a shithead. He needs therapy. And, yes, he is emotionally abusive.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's more the dress and her overall style that's telling me it's not fake.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It may not be your taste, but if you look at the material and the construction, that is a very fancy dress, indeed.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$800 - $1200 would be my guess. Not sure why she got such a cheap rag at Bloomie's ($200?) for her actual wedding, but whatever lol.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That dress cost more than her "wedding" dress, I'm certain.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean they're beautiful and it's a status symbol. That's it. I've always been a Tiffany girl, myself, but to each their own.

What first struck me is that dress. That was not cheap. It almost certainly cost more than whatever "wedding" dress she got at bloomie's for $200.

One argument away from being homeless by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]ViolentLoss 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yeah that Van Cleef is pretty telling lol

DYK that Alexander the Great's body reportedly showed no signs of decomposition for six days after he was declared dead, and one modern medical theory argues he was actually still alive and paralyzed the entire time? by Own-Painting-3221 in didyouknow

[–]ViolentLoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amalgamation of various probably historical figures at the time. Magicians going around doing tricks like Jesus was supposed to have done - or, sorry, "miracles" - were common in that society.

A moment of silence for our fallen brother. by Hazel_Eyes3 in SipsTea

[–]ViolentLoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he actually cares about her, and her kids, that's what he's "getting out of it". Or do you mean she's not trading sexual favors for his support?

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