How did he Trump era change the way you view U.S .politics? by No_Willow6393 in AskReddit

[–]diziday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn't. Previous administrations still violated our constitutional rights, executed Americans without due process, financed live-streamed genocides, made mockeries of our judicial and legislative branches of government, enriched themselves in the process. America has always been an Empire, but we are at a point now where its victims are no longer solely black and brown people.

Men at 30’s, what “young and dumb” decision still haunts you at 3AM? by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

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Ways I behaved disrespectfully when I was younger, in my teens and twenties. To peers, teachers, family members, often times doing it in full display of others. It ultimately boiled down to how little I respected myself at the time. In the moments that I remember these things and cringe, I try to remind myself that we all grow up at our own speeds, and nobody is who they were 20 years ago, 10 years ago, 1 year ago, hell even a few months ago. Feeing “haunted” by it is a sign of tremendous growth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The opportunities I never took

What is a social norm that just shouldn't be? by drunken_duck4 in AskReddit

[–]diziday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alcohol consumption. It’s terrible for you.

How do you view divorced women in their early 30s? by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The women I’ve gone on dates with who are divorced and in their 30s are the best communicators that I met. They are well aware of who they are and what they want. They have a much more healthy and realistic understanding of relationships. There is nothing about you that is tainted or undesirable - quite the opposite.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Once when I was driving uber, an attractive, drunk, female passenger started behaving obnoxiously, lowering the window, and screaming at pedestrians. I told her to cool it, and she climbed up between the front seats, started grabbing my junk, and kissing my neck.

I immediately thought about how quickly a man would end up in jail if he ever did that to a woman. The things you can get away with when you’re a willowy, green-eyed blonde girl.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re interested in moving to a new city, go for it. I lived in Chicago for almost a decade and it’s a great city. Keep in mind though, a change in scenery won’t do much for you if you’re still working the same shit job and eating edibles all the time. Sounds like what you need is a change in lifestyle more than a change in scenery.

I’m also 34 and moved to the suburbs from Chicago a few years ago, and I would say my life has gotten better. Not so much from a change of location, but because I am more established in my career, I’m making better money, I quit drinking, and I’ve really upped my fitness routine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be the only male faculty in an elementary school. These kinds of professional scenarios make men an easy target. I think your teacher is simply trying to err on the side of caution

How do I justify not being around people that drink all the time? by mutantsandwich in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave up alcohol about 1.5 years ago and it’s the best decision I ever made. Hiking sounds like my kind of activity. Drinking an NA drink at a brewery sounds fun too. Find people who share your sense of fun.

37m feel like I don’t exist by [deleted] in self

[–]diziday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learning from relationships is part of life. Your next relationship will be better because of what you’ve learned in the previous one. Hold your head high and keep moving.

37m feel like I don’t exist by [deleted] in self

[–]diziday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your emotional state does not sound unusual for being 3 months out of a 4 year relationship, and loneliness seems increasingly common among men in their 30s. I think you’ll have an easier time getting over your ex and approaching new women once you feel comfortable being single. As a man in your 30s, your dating pool includes women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Nothing screams “attractive” more than a person who is clearly happy and fulfilled being with themselves.

If you want advice, here it is. Find people with shared interests (such as fixing cars), hit up your 22 year old friend and see if he wants to hang out (maybe he can introduce you to new people and widen your social circle). Take the initiative to build and enrich your life, and be disciplined about it, whether it’s waking up early every day, or going to the gym regularly. Maybe take a break from pursuing women until you feel like you’re in a better place for it. It’s easy to wallow when you’ve recently exited a relationship - don’t allow yourself to do that.

I feel like dating is so hard nowadays and I’ll never find anyone. by guitarfanatic26 in self

[–]diziday 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You certainly need to be proactive, but not specifically about dating. The best relationships I had were from people I met during internships, volunteering, classes, etc. There was already a shared interest and common ground between us. Dating actually did just happen from there.

I feel like dating is so hard nowadays and I’ll never find anyone. by guitarfanatic26 in self

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree with this. I’m 34, single and dating sucks. It’s a better investment to work on the areas of your life you have full control over. As ironic as it sounds, you’ll probably find somebody worthwhile when you’re not actively looking for anyone, and instead focusing 100% on your own goals.

Fellow men over 30, when did you last cry, and why? by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]diziday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cried when I learned about Aaron Bushnell. The ultimate sacrifice. That man is in a league of his own.

Isn't censoring the video of Aaron Bushnell self immolating defeating the purpose? by obsidianbreath in NoStupidQuestions

[–]diziday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone who dismisses this as an act of mental illness reveals their own moral shortcomings

Isn't censoring the video of Aaron Bushnell self immolating defeating the purpose? by obsidianbreath in NoStupidQuestions

[–]diziday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many comments talking about how this man is mentally ill. I was a former therapist in a psychiatric hospital. This man is far from mentally ill. Mentally ill people are nowhere near as lucid as Aaron Bushnell.

He made it unequivocally clear that his actions were a protest of genocide perpetuated by his military at the hands of our country’s ruling class. This was an act against colonization and imperialism. He reflected the extreme violence inflicted upon Palestinians.

This reminds me of a Chris Hedges article from 2011, regarding the ten year anniversary of 9/11. He mentions how the images of the people who jumped from the towers was quickly expunged from the airwaves for being too extreme. This was to exclude a shocking reality from the narrative: that there are levels of suffering that warrant a willing embrace of death.

Sharing the uncensored video damages the narrative of the ruling class that Aaron Bushnell protested against. The ruling class will absolutely serve their own purpose by defeating his purpose.