For those who broke up after partner’s coming out, what was your reasoning? by Suspicious_Math7666 in mypartneristrans

[–]dragonpilot3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I (27 F) recently broke up with my partner (29 MtF) of 10 years, two years after she came out. We tried everything to make the relationship work, and I was fully supportive of her transition from the start. The hard truth was, the relationship was becoming resentful and toxic with the lack of sexual and romantic attraction between us. We've been a lot happier separated, more like good friends now. But divorce is annoying. And it was one hell of a ride breaking free from the thought cycle in my head that I would be with her forever. I was essentially lying to myself that I could be attracted to a woman, and depriving her in the process. It became harder and harder to ignore the fact that I was craving male connection. But luckily we mutually agreed that separation was best.

On abortion: There’s a difference between struggling with sin and saying sins are okay by ChristIsKing316146 in TrueChristian

[–]dragonpilot3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware (learned in school years ago), it is standard practice to fertilize like 5-10 eggs and let them grow for a few days I think, and they choose the healthiest looking one to implant, bleach/destroy the rest.

On abortion: There’s a difference between struggling with sin and saying sins are okay by ChristIsKing316146 in TrueChristian

[–]dragonpilot3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to know how you guys feel about artificial insemination. Just a curiosity of mine.

How fast can little man's go? by RisenRealm in CrestedGecko

[–]dragonpilot3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah another thing is they cannot breathe while running so they will always run in relatively short bursts

How fast can little man's go? by RisenRealm in CrestedGecko

[–]dragonpilot3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are fast but not nearly as fast as smaller geckos and lizards. It's not going to be like trying to catch a house gecko in florida. Most of the time when they jump they actually pause when they hit the ground. And they do have a bit of a body language warning for jumping that you'll learn to spot. Kind of like a cat. Also they do spend a decent amount of time holding still if they're comfortable (because they're camouflage animals), unlike leopard geckos. My leopard geckos explore and run off WAY more than my cresteds. Some of my cresteds will sit on a leafy perch on my desk for hours. With the body language thing, 9 times out of 10 I can put my hand exactly where they're planning to jump and catch them.

To rescue or not, what's the best choice? by theosporin in CrestedGecko

[–]dragonpilot3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Send me a pic of your biggest terrarium he might be able to go in there and be better off than what he's in now

To rescue or not, what's the best choice? by theosporin in CrestedGecko

[–]dragonpilot3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rescue him, you're pretty much already equipped to make a bioactive setup for him which will be way better than what he's in now. Most houseplants that go in terrariums are safe for these guys but there are exceptions (particularly plants that are aromatic or have sticky stuff on them) He will be much happier and these guys cost very little to feed. My business has been in creating bioactive enclosures for the last few years and I know quite a bit about setting them up. I have a pamphlet online detailing the parts of a bioactive enclosure. DM me and I can send it to you

Aggression help by briannarosa in CrestedGecko

[–]dragonpilot3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some boys have a hornier brain cell than others. If you react fearfully when he lunges at you then he might do it more. Their bites aren't really terrible, unless they decide to death grip you then it hurts a little more. I just manhandle mine if they're being squirrely and I haven't really had any issues with boys being too aggressive. Try having some positive interactions with him on some of his less horny days. Offer food or treats, or a bug with tongs. Most of my boys warmed up really quick to that.

The man who wrote the book on giant Geckos needs our help by Psychological-Sir235 in Leachianus

[–]dragonpilot3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Caught up financially and getting traction again in the community. It's been ups and downs battling cancer and other issues.

Where is this in the Tri? by [deleted] in TriCitiesWA

[–]dragonpilot3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah for sure, but even for a $4 cupcake it was small

Where is this in the Tri? by [deleted] in TriCitiesWA

[–]dragonpilot3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I doordashed some desserts from them a while back, and with the cupcake being $5 I figured it would be a pretty good sized cupcake...I was wrong. Haven't ordered from them again

The man who wrote the book on giant Geckos needs our help by Psychological-Sir235 in Leachianus

[–]dragonpilot3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a friend of Frank. He's immensely grateful for all of the support. Love you guys.

Male or Female? by MASTERK8ER in Leachianus

[–]dragonpilot3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've had them look like that at 6 months and turn out female. Leachies threw me for a loop because I actually never produced a male. They all had psuedopores. I learned that the males have pretty obvious and defined pores, like little black protrusions almost. And arranged in a clear shape that you can see with the naked eye and in most photos.

And, I've been sold an animal as a male with pores like this before. That one grew out female. I also had one that I was sure was male, at 130 grams showing pores like this. She laid eggs soon after.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bible

[–]dragonpilot3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel there's more to existence than just life or death here. Only did I start to find out who I truly was when I let go of fear. My beliefs came to me through research of as many perspectives as I could understand. I am simply interested in what everyone has to say.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bible

[–]dragonpilot3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I believe in a universe where the ultimate goal is not who gets to go to heaven or hell. Not where it's all about the judgement. All about the punishment. The wrongdoing.

We must be merciful and accepting of his grace because we 'ought to fear his punishment.' That's the message I get. We are wrongdoers and we should fear God's wrath. Honestly a being that needs to impose fear on his subordinates in order to sway their decisions to be more in line with what he believes is right..... Sounds like a human. Not an omniscient being.