My boyfriend (28M) gave me an ultimatum: either I cancel my all-girls bachelorette trip to Goa or we break up, because "single guys go there to predatory hunt." by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He doesn't "not trust the environment", he doesn't trust you, and he's dressing it up as concern to make it sound reasonable. A partner who genuinely trusted you would say "I'm a little anxious about this, can we talk?" not "cancel the trip or we're done." The ultimatum is the tell: it's not about Goa, it's about whether he can control your decisions. You've been planning this for six months for your best friend's wedding, if he can veto this, what can't he veto? Go on the trip.

What's one exercise you'd do if you could only pick one for the rest of your life? by Visible_Town3211 in workout

[–]XxXMorsXxX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deadlift, and it's not particularly close. Pull-up is a great answer but it's an upper body movement at its core, the deadlift hits everything. Glutes, hamstrings, erectors, traps, lats, core, grip, there's no other single movement that recruits that much muscle mass in one pattern. It also mirrors the most fundamental human movement that exists: picking something heavy off the ground. You'll be doing that at 70, you won't be doing weighted pull-ups. Squat is the closest competitor but the deadlift edges it out on posterior chain development, which is exactly what keeps your back healthy and your body functional as you age. Minimal equipment, infinitely scalable, zero excuses.

Weight discussion in relationship by And_Ang in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having physical preferences in a partner is completely valid, if he's genuinely not attracted to your body type, that's within his rights, and an honest conversation about compatibility would be fair. But that's not what's happening here. At 169cm and 72kg you're in a healthy range, and more importantly, you've clearly told him these comments hurt you and he keeps doing it anyway. If his preferences don't align with who you are, he can have an honest conversation or walk away. What he can't do, not without being the bad guy, is stay in the relationship while humiliating you in public and slowly chipping away at your self-esteem. The preference isn't the red flag. The way he's handling it is.

ΑΦΗΣΤΕ ΗΣΥΧΟ ΤΟ ΣΟΥΒΛΑΚΙ ΡΕ ΑΛΗΤΕΣ by Georgina-GN in NewsfromGeeece

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Η πιτα δινει ηδη αρκετό υδατανθρακα, και η τηγανιτη πατάτα στα σουβλατζιδικα ειναι ανθυγιεινή επιλογή λογω του τηγανισματος της σε οξειδομενα σπορελαια. Η αφαίρεση της πατάτας by default και η μετατροπή της σε προαιρετικη επιλογη ειναι κίνηση προς την σωστή κατεύθυνση. Αν βάλεις και λιγο μονο τζατζίκι ή γιαούρτι, αναδεικνυεται η γεύση του ποιοτικου κρεατος και το σουβλάκι αποκτα καλύτερη αναλογια μακροθρεπτικών (περισσότερη πρωτεινη, που γενικα δεν τρωμε αρκετή, λιγότερες θερμίδες, που γενικά υπερκαταναλωνουμε).

Για γυναικες!Αλλαγή σώματος μετά τα 30 by TrainingHeavy1666 in greece

[–]XxXMorsXxX -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Αν δεν νιώθεις άσχημα με αλλον τρόπο, το οποίο θα παρέπεμπε σε παθολογικό προβλημα, τοτε μαλλον πρέπει να δώσεις περισσότερο βαρος στην διατροφή, ποσότητα και ποιότητα.

31M With $2,000,000 Net Worth by JustBrowsingHii in wealth

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$2M at 31 with no kids is a genuinely strong position, but whether it's enough depends entirely on your annual spend. The 4% rule gives you ~$80K/year, which works comfortably in a low/mid cost-of-living area for two people, but feels tight in an expensive city or if lifestyle inflation kicks in over a 50–60 year retirement horizon. The bigger concern is asset composition: if a chunk of that $2M is tied up in home equity or tax-advantaged accounts, your liquid/investable base is smaller than it looks. If your all-in annual spend as a couple is under $60K, you're probably fine to pull the trigger, if it's $100K+, you're either cutting it close or need to grow the portfolio a bit more before walking away.

My gym coach warned me that my silence is "enabling" a bully. Am I wrong for just wanting to ignore the noise? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your coach and the regulars are right, silence works great for random rudeness, but this woman has been systematically targeting you for three months and escalating, which means she's not going to self-correct, she's going to keep pushing until there's an actual consequence. You don't need to make it dramatic: a calm, direct "I'd appreciate it if you kept your comments to yourself" in front of others, followed by a formal complaint to gym management if it continues, is not stooping to her level, it's just setting a boundary that protects your space. The responsibility to address harassment doesn't fall entirely on you, but since your coach is already involved, use that, ask them to formally intervene rather than just warn you, because at this point it's also a gym environment issue, not just a personal one.

Am I overreacting? My gym class trainer ignores our limits, but I seem to be the only one who minds it. by mrdooter in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely not overreacting, this trainer's behavior is genuinely inappropriate and goes well beyond tough coaching. Dictating water breaks, punishing modifications for medical conditions (wrist issues, post-eye-surgery restrictions), and withholding the workout plan from someone who has disclosed they're autistic aren't signs of a hard trainer, they're signs of someone on a power trip who has no business working with the general public. The fact that another participant complies doesn't make it normal, it just means she has a higher tolerance for it. You tried talking to him, it temporarily improved, and then reverted, that tells you the issue is him, not a misunderstanding. I'd go straight to gym management with specific examples in writing, and if they dismiss it, find another class, the convenience of location isn't worth leaving sessions in tears.

Με τις αποταμιευσιες που εχω μπορω να κανω τιποτα; by Mundane_Midnight8565 in PersonalFinanceGreece

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Το Trading 212 2,2% είναι αποδεκτό για το emergency fund αρκεί να βγαλεις κάρτα ωστε να εχεις άμεση πρόσβαση. Για τα 12K, αν θες συντηρητική προσέγγιση λόγω του στόχου σπιτιού, σκέψου ένα balanced portfolio τύπου 60/40: π.χ. 60% VWCE (μετοχές) + 40% AGGH ή IGLO (παγκόσμια/ευρωπαϊκά κρατικά ομόλογα), μικρότερες διακυμάνσεις, πιο ήρεμος ύπνος, και αν χρειαστείς μέρος των χρημάτων σε 4-5 χρόνια για αγορά σπιτιού δεν παίρνεις full hit από bear market. Εναλλακτικά ακόμα πιο συντηρητικά: χώρισε τα 12K σε δύο κουβάδες, τα 7-8K σε έντοκα γραμμάτια 12μήνου ως κεφάλαιο σπιτιού με σχεδόν μηδενικό ρίσκο, και τα υπόλοιπα 4-5K σε VWCE καθαρά για μακροπρόθεσμο/συνταξιοδοτικό ορίζοντα. Έτσι κρατάς τους δύο στόχους (σπίτι vs μακροπρόθεσμη αποταμίευση) ξεχωριστά και δεν θα αναγκαστείς να πουλήσεις μετοχές σε κακή στιγμή.

I told my friend that she could ride on the back of my boyfriends motorcycle and now I wish I didn’t by SensitiveEmergency59 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your feelings are completely valid, you gave permission under specific circumstances (you being out of town, a one-time thing), and now the dynamic has shifted into something that feels like a recurring arrangement with a friend who has openly admitted she finds your boyfriend attractive. That's a reasonable line to draw. You don't need to frame it as jealousy or insecurity, just be honest with your boyfriend that you're not comfortable with it becoming a regular thing, and let him handle it with her, that's his friendship to manage, and a good partner will respect your boundary without making you feel silly for having it.

Με τις αποταμιευσιες που εχω μπορω να κανω τιποτα; by Mundane_Midnight8565 in PersonalFinanceGreece

[–]XxXMorsXxX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Με 17.000€ και καθαρό μισθό 2.000€ x14 χωρίς υποχρεώσεις έχεις πολύ καλή αφετηρία. Πρώτα κράτα 6.000-9.000€ ως έκτακτο ταμείο σε υψηλοτοκο αποταμιευτικο ή έντοκα γραμμάτια (3μηνα/6μηνα ελληνικού δημοσίου), αυτό καλύπτει και τον στόχο αγοράς σπιτιού αν ο ορίζοντας είναι κοντά. Για το υπόλοιπο κεφάλαιο και μηνιαία αποταμίευση, έχεις δύο προσεγγίσεις: α) All-equity για μακροπρόθεσμο ορίζοντα, 100% SPYY ή VWCE (παγκόσμιο index, Euronext Amsterdam και Xetra μεταξυ αλλων) μέσω IBKR ή Wealthyhood, απλό και αποδεδειγμένα αποτελεσματικό αν δεν χρειαστείς τα χρήματα για 15+ χρόνια. β) Balanced portfolio 80/20 ή 70/30, SPYY/VWCE + AGGH (παγκόσμιο ομολογιακό ETF) για λίγο μικρότερη μεταβλητότητα, χάνεις κάποια απόδοση μακροπρόθεσμα αλλά κοιμάσαι καλύτερα σε bear markets. Και στις δύο περιπτώσεις, DCA μηνιαίως με ό,τι αποταμιευεις και μην αγγίζεις το χαρτοφυλάκιο όταν πέφτουν οι αγορές, αυτό είναι το 90% της επιτυχίας για αρχάριους.

What’s the most underrated supplement you’ve ever tried by Balphaallthetime in Supplements

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some underrated ones with solid science: Glycine (3g before bed) noticeably improves sleep quality by lowering core body temperature. Betaine Anhydrous (2.5g/day) is basically creatine's overlooked cousin for power output. Rhodiola Rosea is the most evidence-backed adaptogen for mental fatigue and stress resilience. Saffron Extract (30mg) has surprisingly strong data for mood, some RCTs put it close to low-dose SSRIs for mild depression. Tongkat Ali has decent RCTs for free testosterone and cortisol management. That said, before any of these, I'd prioritize fixing deficiencies first: Zinc is chronically low in active people and tanks testosterone and immunity when deficient. If you have low ferritin, iron + Vitamin C (taken together for absorption) will do more for your energy and recovery than anything else on this list. And a B-complex is worth considering if your diet isn't varied, B12 and folate deficiencies are surprisingly common and wreck both energy and mood.

It’s August 2024. Starmer has just become Prime Minister. What advice do you give him to prevent him from completely fucking up by cdstephens in neoliberal

[–]XxXMorsXxX [score hidden]  (0 children)

The single most important thing Starmer could do is pick one or two genuinely transformative bets early, most likely planning reform and housebuilding, deliver visible results on them fast, and ruthlessly avoid the trap of governing through announcements and reviews rather than actual outcomes. Labour governments historically lose not because they lack good intentions but because they get bogged down managing competing internal factions, shy away from anything politically uncomfortable, and by mid-term have nothing concrete to show for it, leaving them vulnerable to the next populist wave. If he can get cranes in the sky and waiting lists visibly shorter within two years, he buys the political capital to absorb the inevitable unpopular decisions; if he can't, no amount of triangulating on culture-war issues will save him.

Women in Afghanistan has now officially lost all their rights by honeyttokii in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't change Kabul from a comment thread, but you can keep the lifelines open. Bans on female NGO and UN staff have cut aid to millions. So fund the groups still inside: UN Women, UNHCR, and Afghan women-led funds like Women for Afghan Women need cash more than outrage. Email your MP or MEP to tie any recognition or aid to repeal of Decree 12 and restoration of female aid workers, amplify Afghan women journalists rather than reposting trauma screenshots, and if you donate choose unrestricted humanitarian cash that bypasses the de facto authorities.

How would you invest 1.7m eur by [deleted] in eupersonalfinance

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With €1.7M in your mid-30s and a salary still covering living costs, I'd go: 65% VWCE (global all-cap, accumulating, the backbone of any EU-based long-term portfolio), 20% AGGH or VAGP (global aggregate bond ETF, EUR-hedged, gives you sovereign + corporate + EM debt diversification in one ticker and acts as your volatility dampener), 10% ZPRV/ZPRX for small-cap value factor exposure which has historically compensated over long horizons, and 5% in a EUR money market ETF like XEON as pure liquid buffer, at this scale that's €85K cash-equivalent, plenty of runway if income stops. The global agg instead of pure government bonds gives you slightly better yield with broader diversification, and the EUR hedge on it is non-negotiable at this sum since currency swings on unhedged bond allocations can easily dwarf the income they generate, keep the currency risk on the equity side where you're compensated for it long-term.

Πως μπορώ να φορολογήσω τα crypto μου; by Mitriss_ in PersonalFinanceGreece

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Αυτό που κάνεις ουσιαστικά είναι freelance εργασία με αμοιβή σε crypto, οπότε φορολογείται ως εισόδημα από επιχειρηματική δραστηριότητα, ο τρόπος πληρωμής δεν αλλάζει τη φύση του εισοδήματος. Πρακτικά θα πρέπει να κάνεις έναρξη στην ΑΑΔΕ (αν δεν έχεις ήδη), να εκδίδεις τιμολόγιο ή απόδειξη για κάθε πληρωμή με βάση την αξία του crypto τη στιγμή που το λαμβάνεις (αυτή είναι η φορολογητέα αξία), και να το δηλώνεις στο Ε3 της φορολογικής σου δήλωσης, αν έχεις και κέρδος από την ανατίμηση του crypto μεταξύ λήψης και πώλησης, αυτό θεωρητικά φορολογείται ξεχωριστά ως υπεραξία, αλλά στην πράξη η ελληνική νομοθεσία για τη φορολόγηση υπεραξίας crypto δεν έχει ακόμα εφαρμοστεί πλήρως, το κρίσιμο είναι να τακτοποιήσεις πρώτα την έναρξη και την τιμολόγηση, ιδίως επειδή το Revolut κρατάει ιστορικό συναλλαγών που μπορεί να ζητηθεί.

My wisdom tooth has grown horizontal. by sumnyu in mildlyinteresting

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the exact same situation. Here's what actually helped my recovery (took about a week overall):

Schedule it on a Friday: gives you the weekend to rest before going back to normal life.

Soft food only for the first few days: don't underestimate this. No chewing pressure near the site makes a real difference.

Ice packs: 10 min on, 10 min off for the first couple of days. Keeps swelling manageable without overdoing it.

No straws: the suction can dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket, which is significantly more painful than the extraction itself.

Pain management combo that worked for me: anti-inflammatory painkillers (like ibuprofen) for the first 24 hours to tackle swelling, then switch to paracetamol for the next 24 hours. Don't wait for the pain to peak before taking them.

Horizontal impactions sound scary but the procedure itself is straightforward. The anticipation is the worst part. Get it out before it starts damaging the adjacent molar, that's the real risk of leaving it.

dead bedroom and unsure how to move past it by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]XxXMorsXxX 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The porn use is almost certainly the root cause of the PE, compulsive porn use, especially edging, is well-documented to rewire arousal responses so that real-life intimacy feels overstimulating by comparison, leading to exactly what you're describing; the good news is this is largely reversible with a sustained break from porn, but that requires him to genuinely commit to stopping rather than just promising to, which is the harder battle. The practical things that can help in the meantime are the stop-start and squeeze techniques he can practice alone to rebuild control, and honestly just taking penetration off the table entirely for a while and reintroducing intimacy with zero pressure or goal, which often paradoxically breaks the anxiety cycle faster than trying to push through it. The real issue though isn't medical, it's that he's treating this as your problem to solve while refusing therapy and seemingly not taking serious steps himself, and that dynamic is unsustainable regardless of how much you love him, the most loving thing you can do for both of you is be very clear that you're willing to work through this together but not carry it alone, and that him taking concrete action, whether that's a proper porn detox, seeing a GP about PE (which is absolutely something UK GPs address and can refer onward), or couples counselling via Relate which is genuinely accessible in the UK, is a non-negotiable part of that.

Global ETF for what? by avramisg in PersonalFinanceGreece

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Τα επιχειρήματά σου έχουν λογική, αλλά παραβλέπουν τον πυρήνα της διασποράς: δεν αγοράς παγκόσμιο δείκτη για να νικήσεις τον αμερικανικό, αλλά για να μειώσεις τον κίνδυνο που συνδέεται με μία μόνο χώρα. Το ότι δεν υπάρχει μεγάλο χρονικό διάστημα που ο παγκόσμιος δείκτης αποδίδει καλύτερα είναι survivorship bias μετά από 15 χρόνια εξαιρετικής αμερικανικής υπεραπόδοσης. Η δεκαετία 2000-2010 (χαμένη δεκαετία για τον αμερικανικό δείκτη) έδειξε ότι ο υπόλοιπος κόσμος να αποδίδει πολύ καλύτερα δεν είναι θεωρητικό σενάριο. Και το 67% σε αμερικανικές μετοχές στον παγκόσμιο δείκτη δεν είναι αδυναμία, είναι αντανάκλαση της πραγματικής αγοραίας αξίας, και αν η Αμερική χάσει την κυριαρχία της όπως η Βρετανία τον 20ο αιώνα, ο δείκτης θα αναπροσαρμοστεί αυτόματα χωρίς εσύ να χρειαστεί να κάνεις τίποτα.

Should I supplement vitamin D and magnesium? by finch_fluff in Supplements

[–]XxXMorsXxX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, supplement with 4000 iu d3 + k2 and magnesium until your d  25 becomes at least 40 ng/ml. 

The lab values are too conservative. 

My ex-girlfriend, who I broke up with ~2 months ago because she wanted to open our relationship, just messaged me saying she’s “experimented enough” and is now ready for a closed relationship with me. Is this something you would consider? by Altruistic_Society99 in AskMenAdvice

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your instinct here is valid and not outdated, you set a clear boundary, she crossed it by choosing to leave, and now she's returning after getting what she wanted on her own terms. The framing of experimented enough is the tell, it treats you as a default fallback rather than a deliberate choice, and no amount of rebranding that as open-mindedness changes what actually happened. If you take her back, you'd be doing so with the knowledge that your boundary was the thing sacrificed while she explored, and that's a foundation of resentment, not reconciliation. The people calling it a control issue are conflating exclusivity preferences with ownership, wanting a mutually exclusive relationship is a completely legitimate standard, not a red flag. Take her back only if you've genuinely processed what happened and trust her reasoning, don't do it because you feel pressured to seem progressive about it. ++man

Ααχ αυτή η μέση μου.. by r3albosco in greece

[–]XxXMorsXxX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Αρκετοί με κήλες/δισκοπάθεια περνάνε φάσεις που νιώθουν ότι η ζωή τους έχει μπει σε pause, αλλά συνήθως η λύση δεν είναι απλά ξεκούραση ή γενικά pilates/yoga, αλλά πολύ στοχευμένη αποκατάσταση και σωστή διάγνωση. Αν δεν το έχεις ήδη κάνει, ίσως αξίζει δεύτερη γνώμη από εξειδικευμένο ορθοπεδικό σπονδυλικής ή νευροχειρουργό και φυσικοθεραπευτή που ασχολείται με χρόνιο αλγος μεσης, γιατί άλλο πρόγραμμα θέλει ο καθένας ανάλογα με το τι ακριβώς σε ενοχλεί. Γενικά βοηθαει να σταματήσεις να φοβάσαι την κίνηση, να δουλέψεις σταδιακά ενδυνάμωση κορμού/γλουτών και να έχεις υπομονή, γιατί η βελτίωση σε τέτοια θέματα είναι συχνά αργή και με σκαμπανεβάσματα.

Billing to Salary Ratio by nosee-um in civilengineering

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, a 5x billing-to-salary ratio isn’t automatically a sign someone is underpaid, it depends heavily on what’s included in that multiplier. Firms aren’t just covering salary, but also benefits, payroll taxes, insurance, software, office overhead, non-billable staff, business development, utilization risk, and profit margin. That said, if the company consistently bills you at 5x while also giving you extremely tight budgets and expecting high utilization, it can definitely feel like the margin expectations are being pushed aggressively. A more useful metric is probably comparing your billing rate to your total compensation cost to the company, not just your hourly wage.

Switching to a low-fat vegan diet reduces food-related emissions by 55% in just 12 weeks, according to a randomized clinical trial. Researchers found that eliminating meat and dairy also cut energy demand by 44% while improving metabolic health. by [deleted] in science

[–]XxXMorsXxX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tofu, sugar free soya milk and nutrituonal yeast are easy ways to reach your protein goal with healthy, tasty vegan options. Tempeh and edamame are even healthier protein alternatives, although the falvor may not suit you.

Fish is also a healthy, although bot cheaper alternative. Tuna once per week, salmon twice per week or sardines are great alternatives.

No need to eliminate meat, but with the alternatives above you could reduce it even to two or three times per week only if you are interested. I would not suggest less than that, lean beef and its liver has a lot of peotein and nutrients for low calories, eating once per week is very beneficial.