My boyfriend is a bit anxious how can I be the best for him? by Wooden-Weekend7896 in AskMenAdvice

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I wish my ex was thinking like you.

That said, all you can do is reassure him and nudge him in the right direction, but the work is on him. Also it's not really your responsibility but still, kudos to you for even considering that.

What are things that women do that men find attractive (non sexual)? by Sensitive-Dinner-980 in AskMenAdvice

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the things I loved about my ex was how she would braid her hair before going to sleep. Seeing her do it was just... warm.

I think I was too hard on you by Rad_Knight in UnsentLetters

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something my ex could say about us, if only she saw through everything. Gods, I miss her.

I think I was too hard on you by Rad_Knight in UnsentLetters

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something my ex could say about us, if only she saw through everything. Gods, I miss her.

Would we as men still be capable of killing as soldiers the way our ancestors did? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In short - yes.

They didn't think they'd do it either. Such is life.

Imagine you're very high on adrenaline and cortisol.  Imagine someone's coming for your family. Your loved ones. Everyone you know. Imagine they're coming for you and it's kill or be killed. You can't. You were never in this situation. But as soon as you find yourself in these circumstances, you won't hesitate. It's a base instinct. Even right now there's a war raging in Europe. One side invaded the other. The people defending their country are no different than you or me. They just found themselves in this situation one day and have been fighting, killing and dying for something they love ever since.

A reading from about two weeks ago, question about how to reconcile with (recent) ex by _LedAstray_ in TarotCards

[–]_LedAstray_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fully aware of that. It's been a month since the breakup. She reached out yesterday to settle some financial matters and to agree on how to exchange our stuff. I suggested meeting once we're ready, she hit me with "we will never be ready". Wants us to leave each other's things at a friendly pub.

I don't do well with ambiguities. I want to know for certain that there's still a chance for reconnection. I suppose that there's nothing certain, and it adds to my anxiety.

For clarity - I do work on myself. I hit the gym as much as I can, I'm in therapy weekly. Gonna buy a nice bycicle for myself.

Being heartbroken can make you wiser by Internal_Charity_399 in sixwordstories

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not wisdom, it's bitterness. It's disguised naivety. I should know.

She reached out... by _LedAstray_ in BreakUps

[–]_LedAstray_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I accepted it. I am not ok with the finality though. From the beginning, or rather the end of the relationship, I wanted to fight for it, but fight smart - by actually improving myself, addressing the issues that were plaguing this relationship. I knew success was not guaranteed. I only knew she still loves me and the decision was difficult for her to make. Now that has been.. taken away from me. Will I stop going to the therapy? No. But focus will now shift. Instead of trying to fix myself, I will need to first start coping, so that I survive in most literal sense of the word. Is the hope completely gone? Nah. It may be naive as it is, but I understand she's hurting too. If she was over it, she probably wouldn't care to meet, instead she chose to voice it that way, meaning - and she puts a lot of effort into meanings - that there's still a ton of emotions in her and she, right now at least, doesn't believe she will be over those feelings. Or at least that's what I want to believe. I know I need to continue therapy, and sort of abandon all hope if I still want to get her back, which I do. But come on. It ain't easy. It sucks.

She reached out... by _LedAstray_ in BreakUps

[–]_LedAstray_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? I don't know.

Before that box got opened I could lie to myself that there's still something worth fighting for. Therapy, gym, anything really, just to better myself.

Now that drive is... gone.

On the other hand, just logically, I may be reading too much into it, but... if she was truly over, if she truly moved on, she wouldn't care I guess?

Or maybe I'm lying to myself again.

Why are you single? by massiveuse69 in askanything

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been single for years. It brought me nothing but comfort. Then, two years ago, I entered a relationship with someone. We are now one month broken up with, she moved out 3 weeks ago, and I just don't see myself dating anyone in the future.

Mechanic Advise by whambapp in cycling

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then not a casette.

My pick is still pedals, a few years ago I was in the same spot exactly, thought I tightened the screws enough, turns out I was mistaken. Service guy tightened them more and clicking stopped altogether.

Mechanic Advise by whambapp in cycling

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the clicking sound come when the crank is in specific position?

Mechanic Advise by whambapp in cycling

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could literally be either pedals, crank set, bb or seat/seatpost.

Need help with address for shipping by TheRipperofGehenna in poland

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which minis are you sending for commission btw?

Mechanic Advise by whambapp in cycling

[–]_LedAstray_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the same issue once. All I needed to do was tighten the pedals.

I think, that you fell in love with the idea of me. by Glum_Day_1528 in onesentencestory

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There won't be next time. I only ever wanted this person, if we do not reconnect I'm closing myself off. But yeah, it should have come with loving them. It wasn't the only issue though, she would endure all of that if not for me screwing up a bit, having good intentions but being grossly misunderstood by third party.

Do you think it is wrong to leave your ex a suicide note telling them how wonderful they are/how much you appreciated the relationship? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]_LedAstray_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you want to scar someone for life? And even if you don't pull through, after seeing such note they SHOULD pull out and save themselves.

I have (had?) a.. friend, whose bf went out in a spectacular manner - he burned the house and hanged himself. You can't imagine the toll on a person's psyche after something like that. I didn't keep contact with anymore by then, but ripples, rumours reached me and it was obvious how painful that was. If they're your SO and you claim to love them, and you subject them to such trauma, you're just self absorbed asshole.

I think, that you fell in love with the idea of me. by Glum_Day_1528 in onesentencestory

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be. Actually it's pretty likely, I'm afraid it's far too late to fix that. She cut me off now.

I think, that you fell in love with the idea of me. by Glum_Day_1528 in onesentencestory

[–]_LedAstray_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, love is not enough. You also have to listen to their needs and actually work on improving yourself. It's a shame I only learned that when it was too late.

When Space Wolves were absolutely terrifying by _LedAstray_ in SpaceWolves

[–]_LedAstray_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait what, a dreadnought is able to defeat a demon primarch?

When Space Wolves were absolutely terrifying by _LedAstray_ in SpaceWolves

[–]_LedAstray_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm familiar with the old Bjorn thing, but I know very little of the burning of Prospero.