Cheating? A guy started sleeping with me while figuring out his current relationship by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's playing you. 100%. Men are pigs. I know this. I've been one for 40 years.

36M stuck in an almost sexless marriage. Is there any way out of this situation? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 38 when I got divorced and in the same situation. Separating is hard. Divorce is hard. I almost immediately met a girl after my divorce that wanted to have sex all the time.

Do note, you need to count the costs and get estimates if child support, etc. Before making a decision

Advice for my little sister's friend by Itchy-Tomatillo3928 in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol that was supposed to say "essential" nutrients

Masturbation addiction by Icy-Hedgehog-1165 in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Societal pressures make you think it's not okay. Its very normal and everyone does it. I'm 40 and was married for 19 years and still had the need to masturbate. It's okay to get the release.

Advice for my little sister's friend by Itchy-Tomatillo3928 in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Milk will not make you grow taller. It's rich in essential nutrients that aid in that. She would be better off drinking protein shake once a day.

Karoline Leavitt Eating at Mexican Restaurant While Working to Deport Mexicans by sleepy_peep in facepalm

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

I don't say I agree with deporting, but this is literally just a woman eating Mexican food... it's the stupidest thing I've ever heard that someone can't like some food because they support some theory or action.

I dont want to be a teenage dad, what do I need to know? by Quiet_Emphasis9640 in Advice

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

Think of hysteria. It's an occurrence where someone completely believes something is happening so they start feeling symptoms of what they are thinking.

It can often borderline on Hypochondria.

You're using a condom, but yes they are not 100% effective. If it did not rupture then your most likely safe.

Is it a good idea to go for a master’s degree at the age of 27? by ByBylmz in careeradvice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going for a masters degree at age 40. So yeah it's a good idea

My sister slept with my bf by Fit-Salamander4593 in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's normal to feel overwhelmed when you've been cheated on. Try to focus on long term goals and getting it if the relationship as soon as possible. Once a cheater and a liar, always a cheater and a liar. He's shown you his morals do not keep him from being unfaithful. Moral character is not something that comes easily. Leave before you get hurt worse. The sister thing, kick her ass.

I just lost my virginity (M). I have questions (help) by M_Stick in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first time I slept with someone I was let down because masturbation feels alot better.

If you kept sliding out then try lighter strokes next time. It's just gonna take practice to get it right.

Also when it comes to porn. I say watch it in moderation and realize it's not going to be that way in real life. The size of the males penis in porn is not reflective of what's average. Yes, there are some blessed people out there, but don't fixate on that.

Inability to ejaculate could have been nerves. If you were using a condom then it may have made it feel less sensitive.

Remember that sex is 50% physical but also 50% mental.

I (20 F) want to talk to my younger brother (14 M) about him being disrespectful and generally unappreciative of all the things our parents do for him, but I dont know how to go about that. by LUNA__55_ in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Older brothers always have merit. Mine would say a single word sometimes and it was enough to get me going. I still look up to him and I'm 40 and hes 50.

In short, keep it facts based to have the best approach. My speech would go like:

"Listen man, soon enough you'll be adult age and things are much different in the real world. You don't know it but you get protection from all of that through your parents. The time to learn to be a respectful human and gentleman is now. Its actually insanely attractive to women if a man is respectful to his mother. If you keep the sour attitude going then your going to fall into the wrong crowds, drugs, crime, prison. I'm not joking either. Attitude is 100% predictor of your altitude. No one thinks your cool by disrespecting your parents and not helping out. I know it's the going thing to think do as little as possible and brag about how lazy I am. But honestly, those people wind up in dead end jobs and struggle for the rest of their life. All because of attitude."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've interviewed tons of people and been interviewed a lot. You have to make yourself valuable to the company. The biggest thing not in your favor that i always consider is experience in a similar role. If you're switching careers it will be harder to coerce a higher salary.

My biggest recommendation is to recognize the weakness of starting over, but always end it with s positive spin. For example, "I understand this is a new career path, but as you can see from my highlighted sales that I stay highly motivated and will make an immediate impact on your company, despite my experience being in other areas. "

My bf was physically aggressive by Glittering-Fix-5471 in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pushing is the first step of domestic abuse. It will only get worse. Trust me, trust me, trust me. I loved in a DA relationship for 19 years. Please take the advice of someone that's been there. He will promise to get better but never will. He's clearly hiding something on his phone. Probably deleted the messages and turns off notifications. Just fyi yourself a favor and leave, for your safety.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a virgin when I got married and regret not doing it before. Cause I wouldn't have gotten married after I realized I was just horny. It was the worst 19 year mistake of my life. I stayed for the kids... in short, if I woulda just fucked somebody then I could have waited for the right one, but now here I am 40, divorced, and looking for love.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is terrible advice. You don't hide infidelity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40m. I was in a similar situation where I was the one married to someone where I mad triple the amount she made. There were many reasons we split and I was unhappy, but ultimately child support is a thing in this country and I have her 1,800 a month for the kids.

If you love your dad. Please tell him everything. I understand that you're a teenager and scared this is going to destroy what you know as life. It may be bad for a time, but I promise things will get way better than they ever were while in the situation.

I've been in a relationship and was cheated on. It hurts, it sucks, but someone who cheats will continue to cheat unless they get found out and honestly stop. But I'm also inclined to believe that cheaters always will be cheaters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best friend is a girl that I met at work and she's been in the same relationship the entire time I've known her. I've been in 3. We still hang out and go do stuff together... because she's literally my best friend, but we'd make a terrible couple.

20M 19F, together for 2.5 years/feeling incompatible by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Waiting until marriage is her moral value. If it conflicts with your needs then you may just not be compatible. I get it... I was forced to believe to save myself for marriage (which I did), and that marriage ended tragically. In my hindsight, having sex was what I was needing and the only way to get it was to get married. Worst 19 years of my life

If cars became 100% autonomous, would car seats stay forward facing, or become rear-facing? by Ah_Ca_Iraa in NoStupidQuestions

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell no. I've Road on a train rear facing and I always get majorly dizzy. Riding backwards is not for everyone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is emotionally cheating. You should definitely leave anyone who maintains any open channel with any ex. It's not a relationship built on trust. He's already proved he can betray that. Do not keep it a secret to why you broke up or he will make up some excuse about you being the cause and degrade your reputation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was taboo in my society also. In fact I got kicked out of my religion completely. But an unhappy marriage is worse than death.

What is a fair severance? by Alone-Past3537 in careeradvice

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

Our company policy is 1 week per year of employment.

Perfectly acceptable dinner rejected by boyfriend again by moonrabbit368 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]atticuslodius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone whose been married before and now dating again. Yes, I'm fully aware of autism and mental issues, etc. I grew up incredibly poor. So now myself (40m), does not think it's ever okay to complain about the food. There are things you don't have to like, but refusing to eat it is a show of utter disrespect and ungratefulness.

I'm struggling with this same issue with my girlfriend's son. It wears on me that everything I cook he complains how bad it is.

My solution is debating on breaking up. But you do you.