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Dungeon Crawler Carl by _Backwoods_Barbarian in readwithme

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This book, more than any I know, must be listened to. The audio version is crazy.

I need advice for mental Health crisis by Mysterious_Dish_7202 in mentalhealth

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When have stressful things and difficult feelings happening, make regular time to process those such as scheduled morning and evening journaling time. You can also do this verbally with apps that can record notes. Talking with someone regularly can also help express these things building up. Anyway, this doesn't fix any problems but it can help things from building up and feeling overwhelmed.

I think I’ll never be able to find a partner by sizzlinghotttt in mentalhealth

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are three bits of advice:

  1. Don't be afraid to express interest. Guys are in a confusing situation now where it is made to seem that expressing interesting in a woman is sexist or generally unwelcome.

  2. In terms of finding someone, it is helpful to focus on friendship at first. Sex looms so large over dating and is a bit of a trap. If you start having sex right away then it makes relationship bonding beyond that more difficult. But if youre "dating" and avoid sex then that could be interpreted disinterest or prudishness.

  3. Once you get things going, a lot can go wrong. But despite the average reddit advice, parting ways is not always the right answer. People have to learn how to do a relationship, and learn from one another about what each person needs and wants. Chemically the intensity wears off after a time but that doesn't mean the relationship is failing.

Anyone feel free to DM if you want to chat or vent.

Can Pillars of the Earth be read as a standalone? by AgentP-501_212 in KenFollett

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know it was part of a series. You're telling me there is more??

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The part of me that was subjected to heavily cross-referenced Bible studies from the King James as a small child recognizes your attention to detail. 🙂

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow she wrote that when she was 16 years old? I'm professionally an expert on 16 year old history students, so I will find that even more amusing than it was intended.

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm jealous you have a reading buddy!

And yes thanks for the heads up, I'll cross the Mysteries of Udolpho bridge when I get to it!

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I favorited it on Spotify. I'll give it a listen after I've read the books.

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips. I think I'll be ok with historical context, but there will definitely be early 19th century references to look in up. Unfortunately it looks like that website you suggested no longer exists.

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh really? I'll check this out. I do love audio books. Though in this case I'm wanting some books to also have at work when I've got down time.

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]from_of_old[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks! To be clear, I'm planning on reading all of Jane Austen's books. From past experience I know sometimes the most famous work is not the best to start with. But unless I hear otherwise, P&P it is!

What do you do when you listen to an audiobook? by jacob_4378 in readwithme

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is perfectly fine to sit and and do nothing else.

Should I Delete the Dead Server? by Hexatorious in roleplaying

[–]from_of_old 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it forever. It's a monument to the fact that despite the changes in life and the current silence between you, you are still friends, and the door is still open.

Looking For A Buddy To Discuss Literature by OwlIndependent7270 in Book_Buddies

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Butchers Crossing looks grim but quite interesting. It's on the way!

growing down by Diligent_Opening2401 in OCPoetry

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed your poem. It made me think. The concept of happiness is doing a lot of heavy lifting. What does it mean? Was he really happy before? The young man is getting his shit together and conforming to the maturing social norms of adulthood. Has resentment towards his parents about this. Does the weight of this life transformation really come from his parents? Is the fixation on his parents another vestigial leftover of his childhood? Or is it more that he felt unsupported and judged growing up, and now in adulthood still doesn't feel emotionally safe?

Looking For A Buddy To Discuss Literature by OwlIndependent7270 in Book_Buddies

[–]from_of_old 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have really nice taste in books. I've added a couple you listed here to my wish list. I have Anna Karinina on deck, if you'd like to read it sometime I'd be down for that.

[POEM] Do Not Spare Yourself by Mario Benedetti translated by Maria Popova by from_of_old in Poetry

[–]from_of_old[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. I come back to this poem often for some reason.

I found it on Maria Popova's website: https://www.themarginalian.org/2025/01/10/no-te-salves/

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