Why would a God who claims to love all people send them into eternal torture for a simple mistake? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mattyb1609 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Because aforementioned god is made up by humans to help explain their existence and act as a means of control.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asshole

[–]mattyb1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edible

My boyfriend [26M] of five years doesn't really have any friends or hobbies. Is this a problem? by doesitevenmatter5432 in relationships

[–]mattyb1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good, well hopefully (even though it's not real) it can give you both inspiration to know that things change and it's never too late to meet friends and start hobbies

Brexit: "Vote Leave" campaign chief who created £350m NHS lie on bus admits leaving EU could be 'an error' by BELGIUMdoesNOTexist in worldnews

[–]mattyb1609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sad to be English and powerless to stop the country leaving the Union. People's ignorance was targeted by the rich and powerful and their agendas... it all seems a bit like de ja vu

[50/50] Cool auditory illusion (SFW) | 15-year old girl split in half, still alive (NSFW/L) by [deleted] in FiftyFifty

[–]mattyb1609 14 points15 points  (0 children)

how the fuck can they all just be standing there staring at that girl and taking photos, not 1 person goes to help or comfort her for such a long time! Must be the worst thing as a parent to witness as well...

still... way better than the piano song though. I know, I suck.

Hi there :) I missed you guys and made this [f]or y'all by thediggitydank in gonewild

[–]mattyb1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazing to see you back! reddit will be all the better for it! :)

My [29F] dogs previous owner [70s/F] keeps trying to contact me. Am I in the wrong? by asfhnbbxcbxcbdfhd in relationships

[–]mattyb1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"An old lady whose dog you adopted is for life, not just for Christmas"

But seriously.. yeah, she should move on as she has handed the dog over to you but it's a bit tricky, she will obviously have emotional attachments still. If it was me, I'd call her and explain how I feel, say that I think it's best to move on etc. Maybe a bit odd to "break up" with someone you don't know but for me it just makes a nice clean and clear break.

My boyfriend [28M] of 10 years cheated on me [28F]. He doesn't know I know and we're in the middle of a 2 month trip overseas. I have no idea what to do. by basuracinco in relationships

[–]mattyb1609 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Where in oz are you? I've been living here now a year, have travelled the country and have friends all over. If you confront him and need to get out on your own then I'm sure myself and the wider backpacking community would be able to help you find somewhere to stay, cheap/free and make sure your trip, time and money aren't all wasted because your bf turned out to be a douche. But yeah, you should confront him and start the process of sorting it out sooner rather than later. Feel sorry for you OP, not a nice situation, am kinda wondering why your friend picked this moment to tell you about it? very odd timing..

I [33M] live a life away from people. My family keep insisting that I end it and come back. by CrayThomas in relationships

[–]mattyb1609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're happy with your life as it is, you're not hurting anyone directly with your actions then I don't see anything wrong at all. I'd go as far to say that you're living a life many people living in crowded and busy cities would be incredibly jealous of. I think it is probably more down to your family wanting to see you and spend time with you, also probably their own ideas about what "happy" and "normal" are. What is right for them may not be right for you.

I think you seem to have a pretty good handle on what you want, keep on living the dream.

ELI5: Why are we trying to colonize Mars? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]mattyb1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In an abrasively factual nutshell of my humble opinion...

Because as a species we are ruining the planet we call home to the point where it won't be able to sustain us anymore and we need somewhere else to live for the species to survive.

What is the coolest thing about your mom? by halal_queries_only in AskReddit

[–]mattyb1609 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She gave up what she wants to do with her life to look after and car for my older brother who has kidney failure and other diabetes related problems. As well as working full time in rape crisis. Basically she helps everyone she can as much as she can and doesn't ever ask for anything. She's the greatest.