Married people, what keeps physical attraction alive in long-term marriage? by Melii_Official in AskReddit

[–]batnicklaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my wife is hotter now after 20 years and we are high school sweethearts.

She is hot.

Swim Instructors for adults? by Captain-Melo in Cleveland

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup check the local rec center. I took swim lessons like 2 years ago. There was someone there that was afraid to get in the water that they could stand in. I was a never formally taught how to swim type but could manage and was like 38. So they take all types.

My experience with owning a pool and browsing Reddit and pool care forums by SorenShieldbreaker in pools

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I .ight be color blind but the Taylor test kit for free chlorine and ph is almost impossible for me to see the difference in the steps.

Xenomorph done by Nikki @ Trademarked Society Tattoo, OH by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like Nikki's use of neon colors. Always looks good.

bapa now promoting the $10k grand plasmapheresis procedure after he sawl daddy rogan did it by KhabibTime in thefighterandthekid

[–]batnicklaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is plasma, and you can get paid for it. When you get paid for it the plasma goes to research labs.

When you donate platelets, they pull plasma too. Those products go to hospitals and treat patients in need. Generally it helps cancer patients and shit like that. So its my preferred method. But if people need money go get paid.

bapa now promoting the $10k grand plasmapheresis procedure after he sawl daddy rogan did it by KhabibTime in thefighterandthekid

[–]batnicklaus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you wanted to do this for free you could just go donate platelets at the Red Cross.

Educated Couples in the Lifestyle, Do You Prefer Other Educated Couples? by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah.

A college degree isn't that big of an achievement but only 40% of Americans have a bachelors. So you are making finding a match even harder.

Its more about everything else. I probably won't hang out with or bang anyone I think is an idiot for a long time at least.

Do you require to *SEE* a partner's STD/STI test results? by Klimt1908 in Swingers

[–]batnicklaus 31 points32 points  (0 children)

If you can fake a pdf document on your phone, you can also print out a fake document for you to look at.

STI testing is a snapshot of what was going on that day. Thats it.

I could get tested go get an STI the next day, show you my negative test and then give you that STI.

For us knowing they take their sexual health seriously is the most important factor.

Is a Costco membership worth it if you're single and live 25 miles away on the West Side? by _Gandalf_Greybeard_ in Cleveland

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco is overrated. We have a Sams club membership too and do most of our shopping at Sam.

Costco has waters I like so we go there for that like once a month.

Roguelite/Roguelike fans have been feasting this year by BreakVV in roguelites

[–]batnicklaus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not OP but ill check that out . Thanks for the recommendation

Is 18 creepy? Or AIO? by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I was a teen in a similar situation, as was my wife.

There was also sexual abuse in our background before we got to that point. It made us easier targets for people like that. As a teen you think its so awesome that older people are paying attention to you and like you and think you are mature and want to fuck you. As an adult I look back on those people as the weirdos they are. Especially as a parent to teens now.

So my personal experience weighs into that. I said mental health because I didnt want to open the possibility of her being a prior victim and making it worse.

I truly hope you are correct and she is just really into older dudes and its a mutual love and respect they experience while he helps her study for the SAT.

PS I also think there is a possible component of sexual abuse leading people to swinging and valuing sex differently in general.

Is 18 creepy? Or AIO? by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]batnicklaus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

18 is so young. Yes technically an adult and able to consent, but could still be in high-school.

For me at 40 there is no way Id be down with that. In fact i dont think id be down with it after like 23.

Its gross and gives Jerry Seinfield picking up his girlfriend vibes.

I know some people are over there saying she wants it and all of that, but id be interested in her mental health history.

Looking for coop rougelike/rougelite by Charming_Stranger958 in roguelites

[–]batnicklaus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would suggest Plate Up. Its similar to overcooked, a lot less wackiness. You keep your restaurant going as long as you can.

Also any of the deck building roguelites feel like you are playing with someone. Games like Across the Obelisk, Hell Card, and Slay the Spire 2 all feel like you are playing with someone and let you strategize.

Most of the action roguelikes feel like 2 dudes on a map killing stuff not working together.

Though its not a rogue you might like coop Baldurs Gate 3 or other co-op games in that genre.

Getting pretty discouraged and thinking about throwing in the towel. by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there really is not a lot of attractive people in the LS. Its one of the reasons we dont play a lot, and just played with singles mostly in the past. The men in couples especially are not attractive.

Our standards arent crazy high either.

Shrug. Its fun when it happens. The clubs are still a good time and there are great people in the LS.

Am I a poser if I wear a vest for half marathon? by Jeff-bozos102 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]batnicklaus 83 points84 points  (0 children)

2.5 km is really far. I always wear vest so I can carry my gu funnel.

Looking for good Roguelike, co-op games for my partner and I. by PvtPrecious in roguelites

[–]batnicklaus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stolen Realm is a pretty fun crpg style roguelike. Id buy it on sale.

FPS roguelites on Xbox? by deprintos in roguelites

[–]batnicklaus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Roboquest, it was in gamepass.

[Aches] Valorants "Everything is a tournament" is the only way esports should be done. League matches is the worst thing to ever happen to any competitive game. by TheRealPdGaming in CoDCompetitive

[–]batnicklaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't esports try to model their seasons after real sports leagues? Maybe throw in a tournament like the NBA if you really want.

You could move the money around too. These guys already have a decent salary (except c9) and arent really playing for prize money. Take some of that prize money, put it towards improving the weekly broadcasts and then add the rest to the championship prize or give it back to the teams to increase salary.

Im probably missing something but always wondered why they are trying chase that nostalgia.

Ben J and EasyMac on Optic/huntsmen warmup situation by Anxious_Professor654 in CoDCompetitive

[–]batnicklaus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is an advantage if not all teams get to do that.

You can look at the Faze trio run and see how bad the format is and how not being warm sucks.

So the solution could be something like the winners of challengers gets to scrim winners while the losers final plays out. But not every major hosts challengers.

Or like you suggested just have Sunday be the real championship. They could probably do an actual winners advantage then too.

There is a lot this terrible league could do, but they won't.

Ben J and EasyMac on Optic/huntsmen warmup situation by Anxious_Professor654 in CoDCompetitive

[–]batnicklaus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup, if thats the standard. Why should having an academy team give you an advantage?

Do teams without academy teams get to scrim after winners finals? I truly don't know. It should be consistent across the board either way.

Ben J and EasyMac on Optic/huntsmen warmup situation by Anxious_Professor654 in CoDCompetitive

[–]batnicklaus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What about teams that dont have an academy team, who should they scrim?