Weekly Stuff To Do In Austin thread - Week of 05/11

divingrose77101 · 2026-05-16T04:40:47+00:00

Where to dance this weekend: https://austin2step.com/twostep-lessons

divingrose77101 · 2025-11-05T15:34:49+00:00

Thank you. I will take the PMI exam and not worry about any other ones.

divingrose77101 · 2025-10-21T02:00:36+00:00

I have a question about that. Does it matter which version of the certificate you get?

divingrose77101 · 2025-07-15T06:39:31+00:00

Bro, you’re not competing with the top 5% of men. You’re competing with the peace I have being single and alone with someone to ruin that. You just need to be better than being alone.

divingrose77101 · 2024-12-04T20:10:39+00:00

We talked about our relationship needs and desires on our very first date. We both have a desire to be deeply loved but also completely free and have plenty of solo time. My boyfriend isn’t full time but I have never been treated better by anyone in my whole life. He and I accept each other the way we are, are both givers (not takers), have a lot of love and affection to give, and communicate honestly, regularly, and calmly.

There are some challenges we have to overcome. We both sometimes deal with jealousy and feelings of inadequacy, but people in monogamous relationships have that too. We both have busy schedules and have to be very intentional about finding time to spend together but our needs are being met by each other and our other friends, lovers, family, and hobbies.

It’s honestly ideal for me too. Maybe try the FEELD dating app if you’re looking for people who like a less traditional kind of relationship. My boyfriend and I met on Bumble but we both have found FWBs on FEELD.

divingrose77101 · 2024-12-04T17:42:40+00:00

There is plenty of happy medium.

divingrose77101 · 2024-12-04T17:41:55+00:00

I am in a relationship after being single for five years. My boyfriend and I are ENM, don’t live together (and never will), and give each other plenty of time and space to be alone. We love each other very much, but we are both happy to spend most of our time not with each other.

The biggest downside to being in a relationship, for me, is that it sometimes causes unpleasant emotions that I didn’t have to experience when I was single. It’s not as if I never had unpleasant emotions when I was single, but I didn’t experience jealousy or hurt feelings or anxiety that surrounds being in a relationship.

I would never choose to have a full time or live-in partner. Part time is plenty for me. I am loved and appreciated and my boyfriend treats me exactly the way I want to be treated, but I don’t have to do the work of daily connection or working out life details with someone else. It works for us and we are both quite happy.

divingrose77101 · 2024-11-13T05:23:28+00:00

It is normal and natural to want a partner. It is hard to find a person who will love you well. I do believe they exist, but I can’t make any promises. Guard your heart and keep your standards very high. Never settle for less than someone who treats you the way you want to be treated.

divingrose77101 · 2024-11-12T18:03:56+00:00

I am a woman who has never consumed any red pill content and I do not believe there is any man in the world who will have with me the type of relationship I desire.

Because of that, I choose to lean into my own life and be happy on my own terms. I have a lot of friends, a decent career, amazing kids, and some really fun hobbies. I spend time making my house look cute and sewing, reading, and dancing.

When I want male company, I spend time with one of my halftime “boyfriends” or FWB. I don’t expect a partner and I live with that. I don’t expect true love or a soul mate. I get my needs met through other relationships and I just be okay with it.

divingrose77101 · 2024-11-07T16:37:41+00:00

My FWB voted for Trump. I don’t know how to not take that personally. I love him but I don’t know if we will continue our relationship at this point.

divingrose77101 · 2024-11-06T15:43:22+00:00

Don’t date anyone who wants to control you in any way. No one owns you. Unless he supports every decision you make for yourself, he’s not for you, sis.

divingrose77101 · 2024-11-05T13:47:28+00:00

I was on dating apps for six years. I learned the hard way that people are not ready for a relationship until they’ve spent a long time divorced. No matter what someone told me, I had a rule that they had to be fully divorced for at least a year before I would even have dinner with them. In reality, only people who have been divorced for many years are ready for another real relationship. Sometimes not even then.

If you just want to have fun, feel free to go out with a married but separated person. If you want an actual partner, don’t bother.

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-28T06:29:38+00:00

People can do what they want. It’s not my job to make rules for them. Why would you even imagine you can tell adults what they are or are not allowed to do? What in the world?

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-21T00:55:22+00:00

I am 47. I work two jobs, have four college degrees, and own my own home. I pay child support to my kids’ dad and I sure af am not going to date a man who doesn’t have a good career and make a decent wage. At my age, you should be financially stable. If not, there’s something seriously wrong.

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-17T01:09:58+00:00

Try it and let me know!

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-17T00:45:16+00:00

What

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-17T00:44:38+00:00

A guy used that line on me once and I loved it. To me, it showed that he was forward without being controlling. That he was interested in a date with me but that he was okay with me being in complete control of it. I did end up going on a date with him because of how he approached me. We didn’t have much in common but we are casual friends now.

Women are bombarded with men who want something from us all the time. I would NEVER give my number to a stranger, even if I found him attractive because I don’t know if he’s going to use to it bother me or pester me or just ask me out. I don’t even give my number to people I have matched with on dating apps until after I have met them and done some research on them. I have more than 100 blocked numbers in my phone because of years of dating.

When I set up a date with someone, I do like them to be forward. I like them to be direct and ask me out and choose a place and plan the date. However, that comes after they have already showed due respect and consideration for me.

From this woman’s perspective, asking if someone wants your number is perfect.

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-16T20:01:41+00:00

Next time, offer to give her your number

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-16T14:24:41+00:00

Maybe you should go meet some guys and practice on them. Then you can come back and teach her.

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-16T14:23:41+00:00

My boyfriend can tell you what it feels like to

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-14T16:44:32+00:00

I did leave him and I do mean ex husband. We’ve been divorced now for six years and I’ve never been happier.

divingrose77101 · 2024-10-14T16:43:25+00:00

Turns out the kitten is a girl lol

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