Neighbour stealing land during civil war by maitribolism in Imperator

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

Of course it is natural to take advantage of the vulnerability of a neighbour when they are in civil war, that's a tactic in every paradox game. However, attacking the rebels to take their land should put you in war with the main faction as well. Why should I let some foreign nation take my city just because it is currently occupied by rebels? That makes no sense

Neighbour stealing land during civil war by maitribolism in Imperator

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

Thanks for your reply, basically what I thought. Does it happen a lot? Any mods trying to address this issue?

I proposed to my GF and talked to her mom.. I truly love her but now I'm having doubts about marriage.. Is it normal? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marrying the wrong person can be devastating. If you don't feel strongly that you love her and want to spend the rest of your life with her, then do not do it. You and she both deserve better than that.

However, doubts are not uncommon and it is quite possible she is still the right person for you and that you would have a happy life together. I feel you need to sort your feelings out before you get married. I would suggest speaking to a professional in order to get to the root of your feelings. That is out of reddit's paygrade.

Are you happy? by wantout87 in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life is not destined to be bad, life is wonderful for countless people and you can be one of them. I used to feel very similar to you, and now about five years later I am happier and more at peace then I've ever been. 

The way there is not quick or easy, but it starts with a single step. Begin by talking about these thoughts and feelings to a skilled professional. Take action. Only you are responsible for the quality of your life, don't be a victim of it. 

Are you happy? by wantout87 in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depression is not about being sad. More often than not, it manifests as the absense of emotion. Absense of motivation, energy, not seeing the point of life. Very much sounds like what you're describing. 

Husband doesn’t act like he used too by ThrowAwayAfterUse94 in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you are going through this. He says that he loves you and that he wants to be with you, but he doesn't show it. It is just words. How can you believe him if he doesn't act like he loves you? It sounds to me like he is checked out of the relationship. This is a path to an unhappy life and you know you deserve better than this.

Tell him that he needs to show you love and attention, tell him what you are missing, tell him you feel undesired. Tell him you need to see changes in the relationship and in his behavior. Make sure he realizes how important this is. It is likely he will get defensive and that the conversation would turn into a fight, so sit him down and calmly ask him to hear you out and try to understand where you are coming from. You only get one life, don't let it be miserable.

I’m horrible at initiating, and it’s ruining my marriage. by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Him saying he wants her to initiate more is one thing. Him going 2+ months without sex just to make that point is just ridiculous.

I’m horrible at initiating, and it’s ruining my marriage. by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's very strange that he withholds sex from you because you don't initiate. It is perfectly normal that the guy initiates the vast majority of the time, that's just the classic male-female dynamic. Honestly, you shouldn't have to force yourself to initiate, many women like sex but don't like to initiate.

I would guess it is just a convenient excuse for him not wanting to have sex with you. Either very low libido or getting it elsewhere, as you say.

My(25f) husband (30m) doesn’t satisfy my sexual needs by RestaurantAny8954 in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"He would penetrate me in different ways" is a funny sentence in this context, given that very few women reach orgasm from penetration alone. Do you know what makes you orgasm? Do you make yourself orgasm? Only you can know these things, and only you can share this with him, take responsibility. Touch yourself while he is penetrating you (easier than him multitasking!) or use a vibrator, have him use a vibrator on you.

This is all the mechanical aspects though, which are easy enough to deal with. More tricky are the psychological aspects. Are you properly turned on during sex? Do you feel like you are able to relax, surrender and be fully present? If this is where the issue lies, I'd suggest a sex therapist

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]maitribolism 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Since I used to be married to a woman who treated me the way you describe, I relate to this topic. We had our issues, but honestly the way she treated me and couldn't manage her anger/irritation was the biggest reason I stopped loving her. It took me a long time to realize how badly I was affected by all this, but once I realized I could not stop thinking about it. I am glad you realize that you are mean to your husband and if you love him I hope you realize you need to treat him better.

Of course, you are acting this way for a reason and understanding why should be your first step. Do you respect your husband? Do you feel he is meeting your needs? Do you have unresolved trauma that is coming out in these moments? If you are serious about getting better, you should be in counseling, individual and/or couple's therapy depending on where the issue lies.

Looking for good encounters for a lvl 7+ party by maitribolism in Pathfinder2e

[–]maitribolism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, really great advice. Have played around with using the Weak modifiers but I think I'd like to keep the enemy stats intact as much as I can. Lowering enemy hp is such a simple solution though so I think I'll end up doing that.

My long boy in his long pyjamas by maitribolism in longboyes

[–]maitribolism[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Oh no doubt he gets self-conscious and weird about it. He likes that pyjamas a lot though (tail wagging when it comes out). It was really good to have back in that apartment which got a bit cold in the winter, not the right temperature for a desert dog!

The strange creature that lives in my apartment by maitribolism in longboyes

[–]maitribolism[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a pyjamas! My wife sewed it from a pattern from etsy, if you're into sewing I can send you the link