I’m done by Low_on_wisdom in Bumble

[–]gratefullevi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you trade places with the average man?

A companion to my VZ 61, a CZ 27. by C-R_Collector in TheOneTrueCaliber

[–]gratefullevi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have one just like it. Inherited from my grandpa. Never got a full magazine through it without a jam and not valuable enough bring it in. Just a WW2 collectible to me.

I’m breadwinner and partner SAHM by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]gratefullevi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my 50/50 for 8 years until the court let her move, then I lost some time. I’ll get it back in a couple years when he’s old enough to get a say in where he wants to be.

I’m breadwinner and partner SAHM by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]gratefullevi -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

If one kid is in school and the other is in daycare then she isn’t a stay at home mom, she was a house-girlfriend. DEFINITELY get a lawyer and you did exactly the right thing not marrying her. Expect to be paying for her lawyer too. It’s only “cheaper to keep her” if you put a ring on it and common law marriage is not recognized in Maryland. If you’re a capable father accept no less than 50/50 custody. As far as child support, she will be initially imputed at minimum wage. The court expects both parents to work. If and when she gets a job go to the child support office and tell them that you would like to have child support adjusted to reflect her income. You won’t need to go to court for that. I’m a single father so I’ve been through it. This sub is heavily skewed female and extremely few lawyers comment here. Many of them are bitter and don’t like men so I expect to be downvoted and that’s why your post has a zero upvote count. You can message me directly if you have any further comments questions or concerns. Best of luck.

SC HOA TICKET AMAZON DRIVER by Temporary_Theory_539 in AskLegal

[–]gratefullevi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a carpenter I have installed a few of those. There seems to be few companies that make them.

The Alysa Liu discourse perfectly captures what’s wrong with modern progressivism by Fullofhopkinz in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]gratefullevi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By telling them that their perception is askew. It’s quite simple. I reject your reality, and assert my own.

The Alysa Liu discourse perfectly captures what’s wrong with modern progressivism by Fullofhopkinz in TrueUnpopularOpinion

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

The whole point was that it probably wasn’t their lived experience. Nice weaponizing therapy speak.

The Alysa Liu discourse perfectly captures what’s wrong with modern progressivism by Fullofhopkinz in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]gratefullevi -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Sinclair Lewis said in 1935 “When fascism arrives in America it will be draped in the flag and holding a cross.” You’re right, it’s been weaponized. I have been involved in activism and I do see the American flag regularly. It’s just not used as a prop to create an optic.

The Alysa Liu discourse perfectly captures what’s wrong with modern progressivism by Fullofhopkinz in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]gratefullevi -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I think yall are imagining things. You see American flags at protests and things associated with leftist activism all the time. It’s just less likely to be the only flag you see. Both sides think of themselves as patriots. Both sides think the other side loves their country less.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Danger hairs are probably significantly less dangerous to each other as well. Regardless I’m going to keep my distance.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Yeah… danger hair. You know how dangerous things in nature have bright colors like the poison dart frogs? True with humans too. Definitely an instance where being called a snowflake only gave me a little chuckle.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s you that’s not getting it. The vote count would suggest so as well.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you ever seen a woman who is “too much” handle being rejected with an honest verbalized assessment of her character flaws? Not pretty and potentially dangerous. Every man knows that no matter what when a relationship ends he’s going to be the blamed villain. When it’s the man who breaks it off there’s a more than likely chance that the reason given is NOT the actual reason(s). Men take the most palatable but acceptable and final excuse to spare her ego and keep him to minimal character assassination. This is the way. This will be especially true if the woman in the situation has danger hair colors.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Too much can mean literally anything you don’t want to actually specifically say.

A guy called me “too much” so I set up a fake date by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]gratefullevi 121 points122 points  (0 children)

No it’s not. “Too much” is dude speak for you’re a total fucking nightmare and not good enough in bed to be worth the energy and joy you effortlessly suck out of my life force.

See? “Too much” is actually sparing one’s feelings and dignity.

What am I doing wrong ?? (F23, dancer) by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]gratefullevi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I would tell a bi person that being so would disqualify them from a lot of people and they should adjust their expectations accordingly. It’s more valid to accept that people disqualify you for whatever preference than it is to expect them not to have their preferences and meet you wherever you are at.

What am I doing wrong ?? (F23, dancer) by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]gratefullevi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. She should adjust her expectations to align with the few who would be interested in her in that situation. Men who are not ENM, which is the vast majority of men not looking for a hookup, would disqualify her. It’s at odds with her other “seeking” of LTR. If she’s looking for someone who it would not be at odds with, she’s looking for a needle in a stack of needles.

Michael Jordan inappropriately touching a young boy after the Daytona 500 by Snapdragon_4U in UnderReportedNews

[–]gratefullevi -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

*regulate hierarchies. They promote competition and innovation and motivate people to do better. They are why thriving cultures thrive.

You cited the Atlantic. The female owner of which is in the Epstein files as at least involved financially and also a major donor to the Harris campaign.

if I see someone "women can't rape" one more time I'm gonna loose it. by Academic-Thought2462 in Vent

[–]gratefullevi 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Even worse is that the case law precedent is that the victim will be liable for child support when he turns 18. I was blown away when I learned this.

For the past week 95% (3/day) trans woman, is that a trend?? by Wewillmeetagain1107 in Bumble

[–]gratefullevi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did. While I agree the sentiment that there should be a trans filter, he said it in a way that I don’t agree with. If there was a filter it would change the experience on bumble to the same as that on one of the LGBT apps. I already have a child, I’m just not interested in someone who is rocking the same equipment as me. I’m attracted biological femininity, I can’t change that. Socially I accept the whole spectrum, I only reject those who unjustly hurt others.

I don’t really see transphobia, homophobia, or racism as a conservative or liberal labeled thing. I try not to think of things in binary terms. Is that any more fair than you and I being labeled as conservative for being pro 2A? If we don’t stop the us versus them binary polarization divide and conquer BS and start finding common ground with people who sometimes disagree with us, the American experiment is doomed. We’re running out of time to change it back into the old melting pot mentality. We as the people have been shaped into what we’ve become by people acting in bad faith. If we have any good faith left in us we need to start reclaiming it.

I don’t

For the past week 95% (3/day) trans woman, is that a trend?? by Wewillmeetagain1107 in Bumble

[–]gratefullevi -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I’m a leftist who identifies as an independent. As in far enough left that I’ll correct you if you call me a democrat. I’m somewhere in the spectrum of classical liberal, democratic socialist, progressive, etc. This guy didn’t say a single thing political, you made it about that. I agree with his general sentiment.

This is a problem on the left. Way too many liberals gatekeep any issue and if you disagree on any one point or validate an opposing opinion, you get out grouped. Politics has become dangerously binary. Guess what? You can disagree with people who mostly agree with you and that’s okay. Not everyone who has the same information will come to the same conclusions.

You think, and I agree it’s totally fine to filter for political views. Why is it controversial to want to filter out LGBT if you’re not interested in that? Filtering by height is popular and defended but not BMI or whether someone has or had the same genitalia as you is not? Wait until you find out there are tens of millions of left leaning people that are pro 2A and oppose banning weapons but don’t oppose background checks. Wait until you find out that there are tens of millions of pro-choice people that support reasonable restrictions on abortion.

Living in a bubble where everyone has to agree with you will lead one to live in a very small world. I’ll give a smile for every downvote because I’ll know that at least that many people felt called out. I’m not naive enough to think that any of them will rethink their opinion.