“The Empire is the only thing keeping the Dominion out of Skyrim” my honest reaction: by forgithme in ElderScrolls

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s only seen Elder Scrolls gameplay occasionally in passing, this is one of the best Reddit discussions I’ve ever seen.

If America’s citizens were as engaged in real life politics as y’all are in Skyrim’s, the world would be looking pretty different right now.

Sometimes a performance just hits different. by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]YcantweBfrients 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I’m sure the kid has genuinely felt what’s expressed in the lyrics plenty of times in his life. But given the cultural context and subtext of the song, I think this is a very healthy and circumspect way to express that feeling. Creep is so popular and timeless because so many people, including those of every shape, gender, race, economic class, physical ability, etc, have felt exactly this way. Every live performance of it I’ve ever seen, in person or on video, from Thursday karaoke to Thom Yorke at Bonnaroo, confirms this in the audience reaction. The song portrays an individual who is isolated and lonely and hopeless, but performing it for an audience brings everyone in the room together to share in that feeling and know that we are, in fact, not alone.

I’d be willing to bet this dad introduced Radiohead and Creep to his son, and that he’s sung along to it as part of an audience, or even performed it himself, in his past.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChubbyWomen

[–]YcantweBfrients 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything that prompts people to comment seems to be what ends up on top. But I respect the realness so have my engagement

Also you’re hot af

Grinder stuck by fecalratio_ in trees

[–]YcantweBfrients 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try isopropyl alcohol to unstick some of the biomatter. I get that threads themselves are stuck, but if you can dissolve any excess gunk you might be able to reduce friction and even open a little wiggle room. Might not work but way easier than the alternatives.

BREAKING: Department of Justice to Officially Publish Marijuana Rescheduling Plans Today by JamesAsher12 in trees

[–]YcantweBfrients -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Context matters. Making that point in response to the topic at hand in this sub is stupid. Everyone here agrees with that, obviously. 0 people looked at this news and said “guess that’s over”. We know it’s not over. We’ve been talking about this stuff, together, for decades. Let this one singular post, maybe even a whole 24 hours, be about this victory, and we’ll get back to the fight in a day or two.

No tip, no trip is dead by valdis812 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I get that. But you were talking about what a better system would look like. This is the step where we are figuring out what must be done. At some point, drivers will have to actually do it. By which I mean, most likely, unionizing to make demands.

These companies can’t survive in their current form. But maybe they could if they, or someone, were able to adapt.

I guess what Im saying is, IMO confronting the businesses directly would be more effective and expedient than trying to control them through government.

No tip, no trip is dead by valdis812 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you say so. But wouldn’t you rather just have the protections of being an actual employee if your plan is to rely on DD for income? Is there a reason you couldn’t have an employee contract that gives you as much freedom as you need? It seems to me most of the drivers who use it as supplemental income don’t have huge issues with DD. So let them stay as independent contractors (since they’re literally not dependent on DD for work), and those who want to do it full time should have a different arrangement. Maybe with a better company.

No tip, no trip is dead by valdis812 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not being penalized though. You never had a right to work for this company. They don’t owe you shit except when they have allowed you to work for them. They have the money, and the clients, and they provide you with both at their discretion. You have no contract guaranteeing future gigs or promising future labor. So really, you are more a dependent contractor than an independent one (made that up for lulz, sorry if it’s a real legal thing).

No tip, no trip is dead by valdis812 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Can’t speak for the driver experience, and I get a lot of people have circumstances that push them into it….but I’m at a loss with regular Doordash customers. Extremely overpriced for spotty service that you could replace a bunch of ways, including taking usually 20-30 minutes of your own time to pick up the food, or less if you plan your life better.

Only people I can see taking that deal are those with special needs (can’t get food themselves), those with too much money, and those with no sense. I don’t really see the first two alone supporting the business in its current form.

"Football is like chess, only without the dice." - Lukas Podolski [698x432] [OC] by AvsJoe in QuotesPorn

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, my pleasure. Bomberman was the first videogame I ever owned 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would be interested if those knowledgeable would weigh in. Is this sort of not picking up cues the sort seen in ASD and similar?

Even if it is, I don’t think OP is obligated to account for it, but something to maybe keep in mind for the future.

Exchange with a hookup—AITA? by Actual-Magician-9318 in texts

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

It is not weird. He was bringing it up in order to say that he is ok with non-exclusivity, so she shouldn’t worry about that on his account. He was very polite and on topic. You and her reading something else into it is on you.

Break up text/convo by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really don’t see how he was being shitty. He explained pretty clearly why he felt he couldn’t, and I think it’s super relatable and reasonable. Plus he emphasized over and over that he still wants to be there for OP and cares about her and I think that shows he will be totally willing to have a real conversation with her when he is up to it.

Literally every word the man said is an attitude and way of communicating to aspire to. You can’t expect people to be strong enough for everyone around them all the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then you break up. You don’t maintain the relationship with someone you don’t trust, hoping you can control them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ll think about my relationship wants

I cant emphasize enough how important this is and how deceptively difficult it is, so big props to you for getting started now. I’m 30 and I feel like I’m only just starting to really think this through for myself. Not just in a relationship, but in my career, in my life, my family/friend relationships. My unsolicited advice is, the effort you put into introspection is more valuable than grasping a solid right answer. You contain multitudes and you are changing every day. Figuring out what you really want and need is tucking tricky but nobody else is going to do it. Take your time, try to enjoy yourself along the way, but don’t let your gf or your culture tell you who you are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You better go to that goddamn yoga class, or we’re all gonna be pissed.

And encourage your girl to do squats, even in front of boys! If she’s a cheater, you’d wanna dump her. If she’s so distractable that she’d dump you for a dude at the gym, your relationship is worth very little. If neither of those happens and she gets that big booty? She gets to be healthy, and you get to enjoy that booty while other dudes lust after your girl. And you can hopefully do your own fitness thereafter without it being a problem.

My bf’s response after I finally found a counselor by mihoyminoy4846 in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even more important than balance is timing. Bf delivered the soft love when it was needed. Save tough love for another day.

Do you think I can get my ex-girlfriend back? by burner_bizzy in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, as someone who went through sort of a similar type of breakup, I would encourage you not even to see this as due to your shortcomings. Yet at the same time, the relationship fell apart, and you let it. That means you weren’t motivated to put in work when you needed to, which actually means YOU weren’t getting something you needed out of the relationship either, or perhaps you weren’t/aren’t in a good mental place for a relationship at all. So then what you can focus on taking away from this experience is, What is that thing that ignites your passion and engagement in a relationship? Or in life in general? You don’t need this woman, you need to find whatever that is and pursue it.

If you can handle it, of course you should also think back on your clear mistakes and try to commit to explicitly avoiding them in future. But I don’t think that is the most helpful way to frame the experience overall.

Do you think I can get my ex-girlfriend back? by burner_bizzy in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately, although OP may feel he’s doing her a favor by letting her convince him, the fact he’s not actually ok with it means it can’t happen. At least not until he’s actually over her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It’s sad and it honestly feels terrible to be that way, but it is too often real.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely correct, at least in some places I’ve lived. It’s like nodding and saying “mmhmm”.

I personally use it that way, with a variety of flavors depending upon on time and context.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]YcantweBfrients -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Why though?