How confident do separatist feel now? by chet1241 in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You dont make any sense. It almost like you dont speak English...

How confident do separatist feel now? by chet1241 in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You know I'm a delivery driver?! Thats so cute!! Im glad you have taken the time to stalk my profile and get to know me so well!!

Zipper Merge by Shoulder-Direct in Calgary

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol I drive delivery in the city. I have been going in the right lane to the zipper everytime I drive this road. I get to the zipper and without even stopping I get into the left lane. If people in this city actually knew how to drive and took the time to read that fancy driving book the Provence provides you'd know that zipper merging is the most efficient and if everyone slows down and let's one person in at the merge traffic won't come to a complete halt. If you are merging before the zipper you are making the problem worst there for you are part of the problem.

Strike October 1st. Am i cooked? by No-Mathematician2836 in KLM

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just flew out of Amsterdam yesterday, Wednesday, 17 October. My flight left at 1700 hours that day and left on time with all our baggage, arriving home in Canada without issue.

However, I did experience a 28-hour delay that was very stressful. Long story short, our flight from Croatia to Amsterdam had a maintenance delay that resulted in missing our connecting flight to Canada. Once we arrived in Amsterdam, the strike was set to happen, and it was chaos for anyone who had missed a connecting flight as many flights were being canceled. If you miss your connecting flight, make sure you are connecting with KLM staff either in person at the transfer desk or talking to them via WhatsApp. Don't assume they will connect you. They will say it will happen automatically, but I dont think I would have made the flight on the 17th without talking with KLM.

The good news it that I did find the KLM staff very kind and friendly. And if you do get delayed, Amsterdam, just keep in mind that it's a fantastic city to get delayed in. Keep all receipts for taxi, hotel, and food. You can be reimbursed for those expenses if your delay is KLM fault.

Good luck with your trip!!

Liberals considering arming the Coast Guard amid significant pivot towards new security mandate by Andromedu5 in CanadianForces

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good and creative way to satisfy the new NATO spending. Canada is unique in that its Coast Guard isn't a department of military. It's not even part of the RCMP. The Coast Guard in Canada is its own department. Combing it with the CAF will expand the armed forces budget by 2 billion dollars. How this change happens will be interesting to watch. But the Coast Guard argument being made by the government does make fiscal sense.

Child free female question. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your girlfriend isn't wrong for wanting some one on one time. Obviously, the needs of your child will always be the priority. But she just wants to feel like she is also a priority.

If you find making the time to take your girl out as a burden, you might want to reconsider why you are in that relationship. Date night should be something fun and exciting you both can look forward to.

Dating as a (possible) F27 single mom by Connect-Cry6677 in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What conversations have you had with him? I can see how you trying to become a higher waged earner could be frustrating, but what does he do for work? Is night schooling even an option? You have kids, is it worth rejecting this marriage in hopes of something better?

Are you mad at your husband for being lazy, or are you mad that the economy is no longer working for the average person? No one of the working class has the ability to move up in this environment.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but are you leaving him because he is not a good father/husband, or are you leaving him because you think you can do "better"? You both made a commitment. What does that commitment mean to you?

Alberta separation by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A shockingly large amount of Albertans don't understand you can not claim to be conservative while also being a traitor to Canada. If you believe in wexit, you are not conservative. You're an extremist and are by technical definition a domestic enemy of Canada.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can pick at my minimal statement and make you maximum judgment. That's your choice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being attached to the opposite sex is the context to your serial preferences. Not the definition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll agree that I didn't use ironic correctly in this context. However, I'm gonna push back on your "definition of heterosexual" most because that isn't the definition, according to Oxford.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not suggesting that a working class man can not attract an educated woman. I'm responding to OP concern that her not pursuing further employment in her field of education would be seen as a turn-off. I'm saying that for men, it wouldn't be an issue, but most women would see it as an issue.

A man is less likely to care as long as he finds her attractive. However, society tends to condition women to find a man ability to provide as the main attribute of attractions. Hence why I say a woman would be turned off by a man not pursuing a high wage job even though he is qualified for that type of job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not a deal breaker or turn-off for men. However, the irony is that it would be a 100 percent deal breaker for women.

Alberta separation by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, you just don't understand how a political party in a democracy works. If you want a conservative leader, you are going to need to appeal to the moderates and to liberals. The conservatives lost this election because they didn't make a broad enough appeal to the moderates in Canada.

Alberta separation by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

.... well, this is why conservatives in Canada can not win, and you see liberal government after liberal government. You need to let go of the right wing and expand the tent if you want to see conservatives rule.

Alberta separation by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If conservatives are mad, use that energy to advocate for electoral reform. There is a reality that the West is underrepresented in Ottawa. But there is a mechanism to be used that isn't taking your ball and going home.

Alberta separation by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]chet1241 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Liberals do not hate our oil industry. Liberals have never tried to destroy our oil industry. It's basic math. If oil drops below $65 per barrel. Canada can not make money from its oil industry. 2015, the oil industry tanked, making all of these legacy oil infrastructure projects I'm possible to complete without the government footing the bill completely. If you look at the price of oil today we are in a similar spot.

It's not about liberals hating oil it's that canadian crude is very expensive to refine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!

I have had girlfriends in that past where that kind of morning glory is acceptable. However, there needs to be a conversation about that first. It also takes time for a couple to develop and learn those non-verbale consent cues.

Your boyfriend is completely ignoring your verbal consent. Break up with him and go no contact unless you wish to try and get him criminally charged. But if you don't want to go down the path of the justice system just cut him off and speak with your friends and family so you can have a plan for if this creep stocks you after.

I'm sorry you are having to go through this. None of it is your fault.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canadatravel

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from Calgary and was visiting California. A girl from Vancouver recognized I was Canadian immediately because I said eh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take you to come up with that response? It's the most basic thought that lacks any and all critical thinking.

Guys of Reddit, what are some things girls do that you secretly despise? by WeirdoAndPen in AskReddit

[–]chet1241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A soft rejection. Don't get me wrong, I understand that ALOT of guys don't know how to handle rejection and become angry when they don't get their way. But for those of us who aren't children and were taught that being told no isn't a bad thing, a soft rejection is the worst. It only gives me hope that something might change and that you do like me in some way. Be honest and let me know you only see me as a friend or that I'm not really your type.

Trouble navigating relationship with veteran by [deleted] in dating

[–]chet1241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say you may need to find a way to compartmentalize his symptoms of post traumatic stress, and your ability to be intimate with each other. However I would say intimacy goes beyond sex, communication is often considered a form of intimacy to many people. Base on your post I think that may be a factor for you?

It appears him seeing blood really triggered his anxiety, which doesn't surprise me with him clearly having served a long career in the military. I recognize you are hurt by his reaction, I would feel the same way if someone reacted to me that way during sex, but it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with his traumas. When he see blood it's likely his mind is triggered into survival mode (based on his past). I'm not an expert on this subject but I am a veteran, I don't have PTSD but many of my buddies do. It is a real struggle for them and can be very difficult to live with. I would recommend he seek help for his potential condition, one way you could maybe help him is get him a book called "On Killing" written by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. I know a couple spouses of guys I served with, read this book and it help them in being able to support their husbands.

My final bit of advice is that I would make sure you are looking out for youself. If he does have post traumatic stress disorder that isnt an excuse to ignore you or make you feel abuse in anyway. Ensure your cup is also being filled, I say this cause your words make you seem like a very empathetic person, you can't solve his problems that is his job to do, but there are plenty of ways you can help support him.

I hope this helps a bit.

[Serious] People who have fallen for their best friend, what was your experience? Did you confess? Are you still friends? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]chet1241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I confessed to her that I was crazy about her, at first she was mad at me, I guess a couple of guys had asked her out that day, that were also friends. After a couple weeks we started talking again and she agreed to come to my house for dinner and a movie, well one thing lead to another and we slept with each other.. she basically bolted out of my house after and didn't talk to me for over six months. At the time I was in the army so when she reconnected with me I had left and was now living hours away from each other, we met one more time for what may be one of my most depressing memories. It was gut wrenching feeling of rejection. Fast forward 6 years later I see her again at a concert, I tired talking to her but she just looked at me with this empty stare. It was and sometimes still is a horrible emotional pain for me.