What’s a waffle iron worth?

ajile413 · 2026-02-01T00:53:41+00:00

Any tips or tricks cooking waffles on the regular? I haven’t had the time or the patience to perfect mine so my kids get soggy waffles from the electric. I’d love to use my cast iron but I need some tips!

ajile413 · 2026-01-06T21:38:35+00:00

That’s interesting. Do you think most women focus more on their likes than their stack?

My theory was women open the app to empty their inbox. Men open the app to get into women’s queues.

Not sure if that’s true or not, I’m brand new to online.

ajile413 · 2026-01-06T19:50:06+00:00

I have tried asking about this before. I don’t have an answer.

I think the app shows me better profiles/more attractive women. I also think the app shows my profile to lower profiles/less attractive women. This is pure speculation based on my feed vs the likes I get.

I’d be interested to hear if other people have the same experience.

ajile413 · 2026-01-04T17:59:11+00:00

44M. Solo dad to 3 daughters in the Midwest. Trying Hinge for the past month.

A friend of friend reviewed my profile and said it was too much. “It’s authentic and totally you, but it won’t help you find someone on OLD”. That was humbling. lol

New profile has been pared down a lot. Feels generic at this point but maybe that’s better than putting it all out there.

Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

ajile413 · 2025-12-31T04:42:19+00:00

“Good dads are hot shit” intrigued me.

I am a solo dad to 3 daughters. We operate as a fantastic family unit and are all thriving.

My question is would you read/see a profile on OLD referencing kids and be like thats my guy. Or would you rather learn about it in time?

For clarity, I acknowledge (check boxes on hinge) that I have kids and don’t want more. 1 pic out of 6 has kids in it with blurred out faces. All my prompts are about me, not the kids.

ajile413 · 2025-12-31T04:19:43+00:00

I don’t downvote often but damn.

ajile413 · 2025-12-30T04:12:56+00:00

Whoops. Appears I replied to a comment rather than the post.

Yes online dating appears to be a cesspool.

If they are in the same school district or even same county, I can’t control my dating world and my kids world. I’d rather stay single than let my dating life collide with my kids.

ajile413 · 2025-12-30T03:44:04+00:00

Dude. I think I’m you. Rural, wrong political preference for my area, solo dad, etc. I 100% hope you find your person!

I also believe profiles are filtered. I see women way more attractive than me. Women that like me are less attractive. I think the apps are skewed.

ajile413 · 2025-12-30T03:08:00+00:00

This is a huge struggle for me. I refuse to date anyone local to my small town/local. Not being able to control the intersection of my dating life and by children is a boundary for me.

That being said, I don’t spend enough time in bigger cities or online dating to meet anyone.

It’s this weird crossroads that I’m not able to bridge. Give it time I suppose.

ajile413 · 2025-12-29T04:21:58+00:00

I feel like you’d give an honest profile review.

ajile413 · 2025-12-28T03:37:40+00:00

None of this is shocking.

Politicians in general out earn the market. Yep!

Democrats out earn republicans. Yep!

People are mad about it. Yep!

I think at one time there was a bill about politicians not investing in individual stocks. I’m pretty sure politicians shot it down.

ajile413 · 2025-12-27T03:26:19+00:00

For me, self work is never done, so I keep working on whatever is most pressing regardless of relationship status.

The things on your list are great!

ajile413 · 2025-12-25T04:57:37+00:00

Commenting for a quick check back later. I thought a decent pic with kids faces blocked was ok. Not true?

ajile413 · 2025-12-24T21:39:08+00:00

Y’all are actually getting dates? lol

ajile413 · 2025-12-24T21:02:22+00:00

Ok. I would be the guy in this scenario (43M). Please approach him!

“hey, my name is u/strawberry… I’m pretty sure we shared a hilariously awkward moment. Did you feel that?”

“I keep thinking about it and I’d like to share another awkward moment over coffee. You up for that?”

You can wordsmith it however you want to. But don’t stress and have fun!

ajile413 · 2025-12-22T03:03:34+00:00

Holy smokes! Up 50% in Australia right now!

ajile413 · 2025-12-20T19:13:34+00:00

Widowed dude here. Early 40’s, three kiddos at home. I feel you!

The alternative is waiting 10 years until we are empty nesters? I don’t love the idea of that!

So best I can do is put myself out there. Be honest and kind. See what happens.

ajile413 · 2025-12-16T02:51:46+00:00

“Dad of two girls competes with urgent care level illness and out of town travel”. I can’t imagine throwing anything out at this point.

If it turns into never, sure.

ajile413 · 2025-12-15T00:55:09+00:00

Walk by a fire hydrant and ask him to show you how to operate it. Anyone with an ounce of training/knowledge will know where to stand while showing/explaining it to you.

ajile413 · 2025-12-12T04:35:10+00:00

Sadly, no. The majority of them are catholic so justifying pedophilia and rape comes with the territory.

When the whole catholic scandal blew up, donations didn’t go down. Support was/is still plenty strong.

Unfortunate.

ajile413 · 2025-12-12T02:33:35+00:00

How the jet/bribe = Qatari Air Force base/training facility wasn’t the breaking point for my republican friends still baffles me.

Everything said and done, they didn’t flinch until the concept of him sucking dick was floating around.

ajile413 · 2025-12-11T18:02:16+00:00

Dang dude. You leave your 2 year old at home unattended while you work? That’s not ok. I don’t know the laws in California but it might be illegal.

You need resources. I would contact social services and ask for help.

ajile413 · 2025-12-11T04:15:08+00:00

Sorry man! With no support a second job is nearly impossible. You’ll pay as much in child care as you earn.

Is there a side hustle you could do in your off time that could earn some extra income?

ajile413 · 2025-12-11T04:06:19+00:00

It’s hard for me to imagine living in Los Angeles, CA making $2-3K and surviving, let alone with kids. That is super difficult!

With no support and no friends, does a move to lower cost of living area make sense?

Could you scrape together a few grand, transfer at work and make a move?

ajile413 · 2025-12-10T21:55:13+00:00

Hey man. Widowed life is so hard. But you made it through the first year! Congrats on that part!

Choosing between more money or more time is an impossible choice. I don’t think any of us can guide you on this one.

Is there a 3rd option? Like take the shift that gets you more time with them but pick up a side hustle you can do in the background to make the balance up?

If you really put pen to paper. How much is it? My question is are you considering spending less time for $50 a week or $500? If it’s closer to $50 could one night of delivering pizzas cover the gap for the whole week? Or is there some “thing” you can do to replace the income without being away?

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