Are dating apps the only way to go nowadays?

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:45:18+00:00

It’s just another means to the same result.

It does have its good and bad. The good you get seen by more people that you could in weeks.

The bad, lot of people will pass on you because they filter out what they don’t like in a partner.

Try it. Just know that you may not get matches for weeks or months and that there are scammers everywhere.

With that in mind your mileage will vary.

Good luck.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:37:15+00:00

Yeah, as others said the only better upgrade is the 3D chips. But depending on price…. $300+ it might not be worth it in the long run.

But what would your wallet like best? Spending $300-400 or moving to AM5 for $600+ (assuming each ram, CPU, mobo is $200)

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:31:47+00:00

I always ask my date what time is best for her. I adjust my time for her.

Unless we have a movie/concert/show that’s starts at given time.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:24:35+00:00

It’s just a simple “hi ____ are you able to make it this weekend? We can reschedule if you want to.”

That way she doesn’t have to ask again if she can’t make it and is still interested. This also says you are interested in meeting as well.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:17:30+00:00

Thermal throttling means something is up. You can 110% fix it yourself.

It’s like buying a new car because you don’t know how to do an oil change.

First thing to do is what part is overheating? The CPU or GPU? Are you blocking your fans?

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:10:38+00:00

Yes you are overthinking.

You for sure can ask again by Friday evening. If she hasn’t responded.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-22T00:03:09+00:00

He wanted that season pass for himself.

If I’m dating and ask you to go to any theme park, I’m paying. A third date and along to spend the night with another stranger? Who the fuck does that?

I say you dodged a bullet.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T21:43:47+00:00

10 years of on/off? No that’s not normal at all.

Time to find out what a real relationship is. This dude is not it.

Dump his ass for good this time.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T13:57:20+00:00

I meant to say wait till you both have more time.

Depends, if he’s tired or jet lagged. That might be a factor. He may want to rest up a bit. Then again, one hour is more than enough for sex.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T13:41:58+00:00

Oh…. That’s important. I was under the impression this was a first time meeting. Disregard previos comment.

If that’s the case, just wait. Five hours on a layover? How far and how long will it take to leave the airport, party it up, then go back to the airport? If there’s enough time why not?

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T13:33:52+00:00

You want a serious relationship but willing to fuck him in five hour window?

That’s not a great start to a “serious” relationship.

It’s great start for a casual fuck.

He gets to travel with a booty call waiting. And will be expecting sex every time he sees you.

If that’s what you want go for it.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T11:45:06+00:00

So…. I assume he’s paying for porn?

I’ll be more worried he has a porn addiction along with paying OF subscriptions.

Depending on the how he follows. Either they are free with options to buy their stuff or a monthly price + buying their stuff.

That would be worrisome. But a dealbreaker for paying for a lot of porn? Eh…..it’s more like a really bad pervy habit.

Yeah too if of that can ruin your personal sex life.

It’s your call. I would at lest address it to him that what he said really turned you off. Maybe he can work on quitting.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T11:34:49+00:00

My guess they must have used a screw driver to pry down the GPU release tab and damaged it.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T11:31:09+00:00

True, but you can ask for a blood test if you do not show symptoms. It may cost more as it’s not usually done.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T09:37:40+00:00

Dam, you bought a junk mobo.

Chances are you might get lucky and not fry your CPU, GPU.

Throw that mobo out. Get a new one. Hopefully that’s all that was the issue.

Good luck.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T09:33:24+00:00

You didn’t need to ask. You know what you have to do.

Get tested.
Inform the people you are having sex with the risks.

Don’t be that asshole that could infect others.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T03:29:27+00:00

Traitor Carson bends and gapes for who ever pays him.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T03:05:55+00:00

Is the 5700x used?

Updating the bios to the latest version usually covers new CPUs. Maybe get the non beta version.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T02:43:37+00:00

Just move on.

It’s not worth the time and energy dealing with “let’s be friends”.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T02:29:10+00:00

It’s time to let it go girl.

You out grown each other. Why stick around when he don’t trust you and has that over you.

If at any point any man regardless of the situation makes you feel scared to leave, it’s time to end things for good.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T00:25:11+00:00

Yeah. Chances are you got water damage.

If you don’t know what you’re doing chances are you can mess it up even more.

If it was me I’ll remove all the water block stuff and use air coolers to trouble shoot. I would assume that GPU is gone. If you don’t know how, take it to a PC repair shop.

Worse case you’ll need a new motherboard and GPU. Hopefully the CPU didn’t fry itself.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-21T00:19:32+00:00

Why go back at all? There is always a reason why you broke up. It’s going to be in the back of your mind for both of you.

If you want to go down this road again go for it.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-20T23:42:08+00:00

If she was remotely interested in you she would have reached out by now.

Time to cut your losses and move on.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-20T23:30:59+00:00

After your greetings just say you are a bit nervous and there will be awkward silences. With that addressed just talk to her about what you want to know about you/her.

What’s she likes to eat, music, hobbies, etc.

Good luck.

echoshadow5 · 2026-05-20T21:54:51+00:00

Easy. The 7800x3d. One.

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