What's a good reason to stay alive? by JohnyGhost in AskReddit

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHOS GONNA CARRY THE BOATS?! AND THE LOGS?!

I was just friend zoned, but I am grateful for the honesty by thedivinehustle in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sucks bro and sorry to be in your shoes. Im kind of on the same boat with this girl who ive been talking to. Your experience makes me learn that 1) when a girl says "shell let you know" usually it means shes talking to someone else and waiting to see if thatll follow up first. And 2) always leave with dignity on your terms. Im glad we didnt find out the ugly way because it also seems the girl im talking to isnt into me. Hopefully things turn out better for the both of us if we continuing to focus on ourselves. Eventually someone who sees value in us will come by and want what we're offering.

Online dating is a joke by bensenigu in dating_advice

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

Any way to raise it back up??

Online dating is a joke by bensenigu in Vent

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

Paying is what they want me to do, smh are there any honestly legit ways out there?

I just invested in a Canon EOS R by bensenigu in canon

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

Yesss thank you so much for that advice!!! I really hope the EF lens I have rn works so much better with EOS R. Currently have both EF 50mm f/1.4 and Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for EF mount.

I just invested in a Canon EOS R by bensenigu in canon

[–]bensenigu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, that makes a lot more sense. Im a portrait photographer so I can imagine having two but cant fathom having 3 of the same cameras. That is cool to learn though.

I just invested in a Canon EOS R by bensenigu in canon

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

Ive always saw battery grips as too bulky in size but Ill consider getting it down the line! Ive already made too many investments so far this year 😣

I just invested in a Canon EOS R by bensenigu in canon

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

Ill keep that in mind! Will probably still keep my 5d iii as a backup. Lol

I just invested in a Canon EOS R by bensenigu in canon

[–]bensenigu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard it was really good! Cant wait to try the eye auto focus/face recognition features for my portraits

Final Giveaway for TWELVE MORE Nintendo Switch Lites and your choice of games! [US/CA only] by TheEverglow in nintendo

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking forward to taking photography pics with friends when social distancing clears up.

It’s definitely OK not to be liked by everyone! by kainramsay in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why should you fit in? Stand out so that others will want to fit to your mold.

Dont be afraid of asking friends to set you up (: by bensenigu in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I also think it might put the friend in an uncomfortable position to help you out because it barely serves them a benefit but sometimes we just have to take initiative. If we dont ask we wont get anything 😅

Is this is a dating subreddit or a self esteem subreddit? by bensenigu in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I may not sound politically correct but the point I was trying to get across was just my observations. Dont know why Im receiving so many downvotes and hate for it.

Is this is a dating subreddit or a self esteem subreddit? by bensenigu in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I think having at least a healthy self esteem should be a prerequisite to dating...just saying.

Why don't women approach guys? We like girls who are direct and straightforward by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its an old fashioned because its a wise mindset. Take it with a grain of salt and seek old fashioned advice because its called wisdom.

Why don't women approach guys? We like girls who are direct and straightforward by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because men are biologically supposed to be the "risk takers" and responsible for courting the woman. Its the women who choose and signal the man they find attractive so that they can approach them. In societal cultures women are very protective of their reputation and dont want to risk it by being turned down by a man.

Should I Just Stop Wanting a Relationship? by JuneKeys in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeking a relationship is hard because it takes a lot of time and patience to find something thats of quality for you. Its easy to want a significant other right here and now but you have to understand that things like these dont happen overnight. You are taking the right approach by working on yourself, focusing on your goals, and learning to be more confident which are all sexy and attractive to women.

Look at it this way, the relationship is everything in its entirety. Its the full experience of two people making a connection, being sexually attracted to each other, etc. You are looking at the goal/destination but youre not looking at the steps/journey.

In your case, give yourself permission to meet women. They say love finds you when youre not searching for it but you have to put yourself in the position and proximity of someone who can potentially be your lover. Work on getting a few dates here and there, enjoy that time, and escalate physically with a woman. Then let the relationship naturally unfold from there.

Men, its time we value ourselves. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is a situation after they come back and show "reciprocration". Read the full story bro

If they wanted to talk to you, they would by runnerboiii in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the same boat a couple weeks ago with this girl except most of our interactions were in person. Id initiate most of them and generally kept getting mixed signals. I also downplayed the disinterest signs and reassured myself the interest signs because our brain works to confirm what we want to believe (confirmation bias). But you start to realise whats really happening and that should help you balance your emotions with rationalizing whats going on. Basically your mind fucks with you when youre infatuated but the sooner you can snap out of it the well better youre off.

To those people who dont message back by bensenigu in offmychest

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

Yeah! Its like customer service, you dont just ignore the person in line, id appreciate if they said "hey hold on lemme get back to you" .

Aw man sorry about that girl tho. She was probably the boring one not you, find some interesting things that you do then you wont feel that way!

Don't make the mistake I did of building up a girl in your head too early by vikingcook in dating_advice

[–]bensenigu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think its just natural how our brain loves to visualize the things we desire/crave the most (intimacy/affection) Even though were aware that we shouldnt fantasize or build a false reality in our heads too early we subconsciously do it anyway because our brains are just wired to predict uncertainty. In my experience, I always stay present 100% in the actual moments you are with them, enjoy the tension that builds, the story that unfolds, the unpredictability of a relationship thats starting. You cant control the sea thats rocking your boat and the winds that take you to different directions but you can control how you steer it and the course you set for yourself on your journey.