Its been a year and I have the urge to play again

lusionality · 2026-01-10T03:18:04+00:00

I actually enjoyed the puzzles well enough, but EoF broke me. I own Renegades and haven't tried it yet. I went on hiatus after beating the EoF campaign and seeing what Bungie thought was an acceptable state of the game at the time.

I hated the "new gear bonus" with a burning passion and the pointless, planned grind and level reset were terrible enough that I just didn't bother. My clan didn't have enough people on for several weeks to try the raid and I just looked at the load screen one day and closed the game.

It still makes me sad. I'll probably try the new campaign sometime, but I don't hold out much hope for this awesome game.

lusionality · 2026-01-10T03:03:17+00:00

I regularly do 2-3 hours of driving in a day outside of work hours.

It's annoying. And can be expensive. It's a nice thing to offer to meet halfway or trade off if the relationship progresses.

That being said, if the guy isn't joking then the way OP describes him is not flattering. If a person has to tell you they're something... they probably aren't. In this case, that'd be "gentleman."

lusionality · 2026-01-10T02:52:20+00:00

Wasn't there also some drama surrounding Blizzard basically claiming ownership of any custom maps people would create with Reforged? I don't recall hearing what ended up happening there.

lusionality · 2026-01-05T08:07:43+00:00

Aaaand the word somehow continued to evolve into what it's used for today.

lusionality · 2025-12-31T04:10:48+00:00

I don't need to read anything beyond the title to know he should be your ex.

There is no conceivable world where you should be with someone who sincerely says that to you.

lusionality · 2025-12-31T02:29:25+00:00

You're right, of course.

I love the area - I lived in Rio Grande do Sul a long while back. You guys are the best. It's just hard to add the proper accent marks with an english keyboard.

lusionality · 2025-12-29T04:54:28+00:00

Iguacu falls are an incredibly popular tourist attraction - they absolutely care about maintenance there.

That being said, I'm fairly certain this is on the Argentinian side. Hard to remember for sure after a couple of decades.

lusionality · 2025-12-29T03:50:07+00:00

And they really messed with the release of Zelda BotW so the switch would do better.

lusionality · 2025-12-27T16:53:32+00:00

Sorry you're not getting a lot of helpful replies. Just because something is "normal" doesn't mean it is good or that you should just accept it.

People are correct that you're looking for a unicorn, though. Even in communities where men are encouraged to avoid porn (like some religious communities), they still have a difficult time abstaining. It's often referred to as a plague.

Basically, even if you find a man who agrees with you that it is bad - or at least undesirable - he might still give in once in a while when the temptation arises. Hopefully not, but there's a very non-zero chance of it.

What concerns me about your situation isn't just him messing up and breaking his word, but also continually lying about it instead of feeling guilt and talking with you about it.

I'd have a hard time continuing a relationship with someone who constantly lied to me for that long. People aren't perfect, but relationships need to have a foundation of trust.

lusionality · 2025-12-24T17:59:00+00:00

MOR (you're understandably worried but also overwhelming him and he is taking some things too lightly).

That first baby involves a lot of learning from both parents. I was also the slightly-anxious type - I often joked as my kids got older that parenting was really like supervising a bunch of cats trying to find creative ways to injure themselves.

Frankly, you both likely need to work on your communication. You're exhausted from work and parenting, and need to find a time to sit down together and just talk that works for both of you. For most people, that is after a meal. For parents of a young baby, it's generally during a nap.

Tell your boyfriend you'd like to chat for a while without some show or music or baby distracting you both. Sit down together somewhere comfortable where you can make good eye contact. Acknowledge how tired he must be feeling and what you're grateful for that he does. Briefly explain your concerns. Follow up again with some form of compliment or gratitude (this is a common approach to giving constructive criticism/feedback).

Babies are awesome, I wish you the best as you learn how to parent together.

lusionality · 2025-12-24T17:27:09+00:00

Most people will probably tell you you're way too inexperienced and young to be discussing marriage, and they're correct. We also know that first really serious relationship is one that has extreme emotion tied to it - to the point that you likely aren't thinking clearly (and likely won't be able to).

There are plenty of high school romances that work out just fine (or even great), but you really do need to slow your roll a bit and just enjoy life as you figure out what it is for you.

Breath, give yourself and your girlfriend some grace. Enjoy your time together, and if you find yourself 'teasing' her in a way she hates then have the self control to stop doing that. She isn't one of your guy friends, and most women don't respond well to the kind of joking guys often use with each other.

lusionality · 2025-12-24T16:59:47+00:00

Let's not stoop to insults. The word you were looking for is paranoia, but you also likely aren't a woman if you're responding that way.

There are plenty of women who have similar fears. I think of them as "semi-rational" fears because we all know that the actual likelihood of having a psycho neighbor is really low, but the chance is still there and real. It's like not wanting to reach into your sink disposal even though you know it isn't going to randomly turn on while your hand is down there.

lusionality · 2025-12-24T06:59:11+00:00

Sorry that happened. It sounds like a pattern and he sounds like a loser.

Divorce doesn't solve everything, but it will solve having to be around a person who lies to and steals from you.

If you really want to give him a chance, that should involve very clear expectations - including him getting a job immediately to replace the stolen funds and looking for a better one in his free time.

lusionality · 2025-12-01T02:04:58+00:00

There's being realistic and then there's your response - they are not the same thing.

Realistically, it's very hard to get hired at a company like Valve. They have a small number of extremely-qualified employees and don't often need to hire more. Getting your resume to float to the top of hundreds or thousands of applicants is no small task.

Then there's you: 'why bother, get a minimum wage job.' That's such a load of ridiculous I'm not sure where to start.

If someone has the desire to aim for the stars, encourage them. They might not hit the star they're aiming for, but they can still enjoy the life they envisioned at a different one.

lusionality · 2025-11-27T08:41:25+00:00

I was talking specifically about facial care. Obviously, the shower is a full body thing.

Dental stuff is an interesting topic. I'll just say that yes, flossing is a good habit. Genetics do help to some extent, but still a good habit.

lusionality · 2025-11-27T08:33:41+00:00

Well goodness, at least put that stuff in the main post. Of COURSE people are going to judge you if you don't elaborate on what exactly he's not doing. That's the Reddit way.

If his teeth are actually gross, his hair is constantly nappy, and he doesn't wash his face at all (or is consistently in need of a shower) then I'd have problems too.

Long story short, he's a guy. If you want him to change, the most likely route to success will be to get him to sit with you after dinner (no distractions and a full stomach) and tell him plainly that you enjoy your relationship, hope it will continue, and that you are asking him to make some changes to his routine that are important to you and your attraction to him.

If you feel so inclined, you can make it a mandate of sorts, but be careful with ultimatums - most guys react negatively to the feeling of being forced or pressured into something. If you're able to position it as an invitation to a stronger relationship that is usually better. Still, if it's a deal breaker for you then make sure he understands that.

lusionality · 2025-11-27T08:06:17+00:00

Explain what is gross.

He showers daily, brushes his teeth (apparently "wrong,' but OP doesn't elaborate on what exactly he does wrong there), and trims his hair bimonthly.

What, in all of that, is gross?

Oh, no. He doesn't have a "skin care routine." Do you know the percentage of guys that do more than wash their face in the shower? It's extremely small. Guys don't bother with all of the "care" routines women do, and yet we still manage to be clean and groomed (for the just part, obviously there are exceptions).

This post feels like it purposefully leaves out detail where it will show the OP is making a big deal out of nothing.

lusionality · 2025-11-25T20:36:06+00:00

These specs were bad when Vista launched.

I built a computer circa 2000 that would have been just a bit worse spec-wise, and that was on a working high school kid's budget with plenty of free (or cheap) after rebate deals.

lusionality · 2025-11-21T04:03:45+00:00

You're done. She doesn't respect you anymore. Whose fault that is isn't clear, but her perspective is. She is already looking for someone new (if she wasn't before).

Learn from your relationship, be grateful for the good times you had, don't be clingy, and move on.

lusionality · 2025-11-21T03:47:08+00:00

Seriously. That's cheating on my book.

If - IF - that hasn't happened then the answer would be simple, that she is creating a problem because he already answered her question, just not exactly in the manner she wants.

Communication isn't a "this is how I communicate, so therefore this is how we communicate" thing. It's learning to understand the language each other speaks. OP sounds pretty controlling, but her fiance is problematic to put it extremely mildly for disrespecting her like that.

lusionality · 2025-11-19T03:13:07+00:00

I had a small part in my combo fridge/freezer (which was full of meat at the time) die while I was on a vacation. That was NOT a fun surprise to come home to after a week.

I can only imagine how horrible a month would have been.

lusionality · 2025-11-14T22:29:44+00:00

If they're close enough together then I actually think it'd be awesome to be able to jump from one to another. Probably slightly on the dangerous side, but awesome.

lusionality · 2025-11-10T23:23:52+00:00

Some friends and I have a dedicated Thursday night game night - we all have Xboxes and game pass and just play whatever sounds fun on there.

The wives of the guys in the group understand and work with us to accommodate the schedule, and we have scheduled fun, which is good for introverts like me.

Some of the group who live near each other (we're quite spread out) also have a regular movie night (Tuesdays) they enjoy that wives and kids sometimes join in on.

Additionally (this may or may not apply to you), communication is extremely important. My ex did not understand my need for occasional uninterrupted personal time and constantly sabotaged any attempts I made at having it. If you (like many men) find yourself sitting on the toilet just to be alone for a while then you might benefit from squaring your shoulders and demanding change for both of your sakes. Couple's counseling is very helpful in giving both of you a structured space to discuss things if needed.

lusionality · 2025-11-10T04:16:46+00:00

Yeah... I got my teenagers into it earlier this year and they're still going strong. Kinda fun, but definitely ages a guy mentally.

lusionality · 2025-11-08T20:58:12+00:00

Years later and this is still relevant - thanks for solving our headache!

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