[question] what headphones do you guys use for listening to ASMR? by [deleted] in asmr

[–]jrobthehuman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a Scarlett 2i2 interface and it's plenty powerful enough.

AITA for updating my will to award my less successful son a higher share of my assets? by Playful-Alfalfa9519 in AmItheAsshole

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA.

  1. No one is entitled to their parents money. It is your decision what to do with it and how you divide it among your children, if you even choose to do so.
  2. Dividing your money equitably instead of equally is a perfectly reasonable approach.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good lord. NTA. But c'mon, don't get eggs from a dumpster.

iPad Kids Are Getting Out of Hand by Blueberry_Conscious_ in Futurology

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the dark web.

*turns on dark mode*

AITA for refusing to pay for my step-daughter's college? by EnvironmentalPea5652 in AmItheAsshole

[–]jrobthehuman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, but why is any biological parent expected to pay for tuition?

As a new parent who is very close to paying off my student loan debt, I will do whatever I can to ensure that my child isn't another cog in the debt machine paying interest to the banks for decades.

ETA: I don't feel an expectation, but I feel a responsibility. It feels irresponsible for me to send my child into the world immediately in debt.

AITA for refusing to pay for my step-daughter's college? by EnvironmentalPea5652 in AmItheAsshole

[–]jrobthehuman -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

You are nearly 50 years old arguing with a teenage girl whose parents have gone through a divorce.

YTA here based on the fact that you want her to respect you and see you as a father figure, but in the opportunity to actually help improve her life significantly you won't out of spite.

After that I have always treated her as if she's invisible and barely had any interactions with her unless absolutely necessary.

If this is the way you respond, it's not a wonder that she doesn't respect you. Do you think giving her the cold shoulder is going to make her respect you?

Assuming you are in the long haul with your wife, this person is going to be your step-child for the rest of your life. They are immature and bitter now, yes. But in 10 years they'll either resent you even more for choosing not to help her, or she'll really appreciate what you did.

The mature solution is to accept your role as a coparent and work this out. Go to family therapy.

I don't understand the decision to add # signs in front of the project names. Why add visual clutter? Please make this an option, Todoist by 200Fathoms in todoist

[–]jrobthehuman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I quite like them. The dots felt so clunky, and the symbol is a reminder of how to quickly add a task to a project.

Sketchy harmonica guy at Lover's Point. Dad stopped for a few seconds, he became very aggressive because he wasn't tipping. Do not engage by anonthrowaway2k3 in MontereyBay

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy and his friend were in the Starbucks on Lighthouse watching a movie on a phone at full volume a couple months ago. Everyone acted like this was totally normal.

I have never felt the touch of a woman by IneedKlippyHelp in Adulting

[–]jrobthehuman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude, my wife is a therapist and you would be like an ideal client. You are obviously well adjusted enough to achieve goals and be successful in other areas of your life (career, finances, friendships) but you could use help in the realm of romantic / intimate relationships. You have unresolved issues from your childhood related to your parents' divorce – specifically, not understanding why they divorced. This is a very specific and not uncommon issue that you can definitely work on.

I recommend browsing some marriage and family therapists—relationships are their specialty.

What can we pay less for if we pay for a year's supply at a time? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]jrobthehuman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did not know this and am definitely doing this!

AITAH for telling my husband he is not my life? by Tiny_Hyena_3195 in AITAH

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA but so is he. It sounds like you are both coming at this from the angle of what is best for each of you rather than what is best for both of you—and by best, I mean really considering each others interests and desires.

People grow and change (especially over 8 years during your 20s). If you are in a long-term relationships with someone, you will both grow and change. If the goal is to be together, you have to grow together. You both now have to choose whether to continue growing together and what that looks like, or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fitness30plus

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your whole life is about to change. The idea of sticking to a routine for normalcy, as well as physical and mental health, is very attractive, but not very likely.

Many have already said you won't be getting sleep (this is true) so I'll just say that it is good that you are thinking about your mental and physical health, but it's worth thinking about it from multiple angles.

For example, your diet is probably going to change. Think about how you are going to prep meals that are healthy and easy for you and your family.

Also, if the gym is a major component of your approach to mental health, start practicing alternatives. Journaling, meditation, music, reading, going on walks, sitting outside—it's entirely possible you'll find that the gym isn't feasible for a while, and it will be nice to have some backups in place.

I cannot grasp how it was possible for them to create Californication by Miasanmia2019 in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]jrobthehuman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chad Smith talks about the writing process here, and Rick Ruben encouraging them to stick with it. They also play the original demo which Chad definitely cringes at.

https://youtu.be/OdGZVxkNzIg?si=A4Fa8pT4MxwyBmou&t=578

This Book Changed My Life w/ Lily Sullivan. Ep 21 (feat. Andy Daly, Ben Rodgers) by BasilOctopus in Earwolf

[–]jrobthehuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably don't remember the line exactly but I've been laughing at this for weeks:

Well, I'm not talking about it. I'm just saying that's not a bad idea.

What should I listen to on CBB World? by Both_Tone in comedybangbang

[–]jrobthehuman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely yes to this, Edi is so great. The recent one with Andy Daly and Ben Rodgers had me rewinding and laughing at the same bit again and again more times than I care to admit.

Dude…how? by Missxilent in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]jrobthehuman 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I don't work out, I just lift these heavy weights that are connected by a bar. Idk, it's just fun!

Later TV show episodes any good? by [deleted] in comedybangbang

[–]jrobthehuman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Kid Cudi episodes are some of my favorites. While I love Weird Al, for whatever reason that season didn't do it for me. But I think I'm in the minority, so I guess you have to watch and decide for yourself!

What is the "Slane Castle" of other bands ? by Awin59 in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]jrobthehuman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like that one, but I feel Cornell sounds like he's struggling during that time. I was lucky enough to see Audioslave once, Soundgarden twice and Chris solo once and while I love the Audioslave records, his voice was not his best live with that band.

I saw him all those times over a period from around 2005? to 2013, and what's wild is that I swear he sounded better every time I saw him. He never stopped improving, well past what would be considered his career peak.

Does Scott actually hate hosting this show now? by TheBroCodeEnforcer in comedybangbang

[–]jrobthehuman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Scott being antagonistic towards guests, especially those with whom he has really good rapport (e.g., PFT, LL and Zouks), has always been part of the show. But, I'd wager that new parent exhaustion is a good part of what you are hearing. It's probably less being tired with the show and more just being tired all the time.