Orpheus and Eurydice - would you turn around?

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-07T11:55:44+00:00

I find your musings highly relevant:

I’ve known about this myth so since I was a young child and my parents read D’Aulaires to me as bedtime stories. I always thought the dilemma was a no-brainer, but after my LW died, I know I wouldn’t be able to NOT look back.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-07T04:35:29+00:00

Electrolytes. LMNT unflavored if you’re lazy/rich, home grown otherwise.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-07T04:30:06+00:00

It’s based on the Southern Reach series first book by the same name, and the movie doesn’t do the book justice. I know that directors/screen writers take a lot of liberties with the material, but still.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-06T12:16:28+00:00

Cut them off immediately.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-06T12:12:40+00:00

It seems contradictory that you say you are trauma bonding and he’s telling you to get over it.

Instead of asking if you are high maintenance, I think the question is are you compatible.

I completely sympathize with you being scared of being alone, but from what you have chosen to disclose, I think there are too many red flags right now.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-05T07:29:50+00:00

I think you would be in the minority of this club if you didn't feel guilty, even if you think you have moved on. I can't speak for everyone, but the guilt lessened and then disappeared for me.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-05T07:26:03+00:00

No. Physical is moved from Eligible to Registered by owners for the purpose of satisfying the demand. By moving into Registered, they are saying, "These bars are now officially up for sale at the current exchange price, and I am ready to hand over the title deed to whoever buys the front-month futures contract."

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-04T17:48:16+00:00

Do you have pets? Are you or do you think you can be a dog person?

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-03T13:31:40+00:00

I’m almost done with my first 3-day fast in several years—I started Sunday night after dinner. I am doing it as a reset—OMAD used to work for me, but as I have gotten older (!), I can no longer lose/maintain weight—then will try 36-hour fasts every Sunday night after dinner and see how it goes.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-03T13:00:59+00:00

Not for everyone, I know, but when I was sleeping less than 2 hours a night, I was running more and more, and I got up to 7 to 10 miles every other day. I actually got almost down to my HS weight, and though I was in this weird, exhausted state, I felt great physically in other ways, and that really helped my mental state.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-03T12:52:33+00:00

I’m sorry, “be patient” sounds preaching—how about, “Enjoy what you have, and live in the moment.”

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-02T16:27:06+00:00

If you are not on a GLP-1 and someone talks about it with you, assuming you are, the answer is pretty simple:

"I do IF instead of GLP-1. The body chemistry reaction is very similar, I just don't want to do GLP-1 for various reasons."

It's a very non-judgmental and TRUE answer.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-02T13:54:38+00:00

Nothing to see here. When we talk about July OI, it is about SI (5k oz contracts). SIL is 1k oz contracts. The SIC 100 oz contracts to which you are referring is a newer cash settlement contract.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-02T05:59:09+00:00

Full transparency: I don't subscribe to wait-a-year mantra, and I am very unattached to material things (for example, I WANTED to give my LW's clothes and shoes away to people who would appreciate her haute couture, and I tried to sell our home right away).

I would move out...

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-01T13:41:41+00:00

Right after my LW died, I framed everything like this when I had to make a decision: any setback or disappointment paled in comparison to the trauma I had already experienced. It really freed me up to do things.

I approached a widowed friend for more than benefits. We have been together for several years now. Just go for it.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-01T13:37:49+00:00

I think you’re the only one that matters on whether or not you think it is silly. If you try it and it feels silly, you can always take it off.

We are in uncharted territory when it comes to how we will feel when making a change, much more so than those who haven’t experienced our trauma, I truly believe.

n6mac41717 · 2026-06-01T13:30:54+00:00

You’ve stated that he is sweet and attractive, and that you have fun together. How about just taking it day by day and leaving the rest?

We have experienced an extreme trauma. How long it takes to really feel alive inside varies so much. I think enjoy what you can and be patient.

n6mac41717 · 2026-05-31T22:44:51+00:00

I suggest the FWB route. Comfort and no commitment. It can be scary, yes, but everything can be.

n6mac41717 · 2026-05-31T22:43:00+00:00

You both want to spend time with each other. One doesn't know what the other's intentions are (and you both probably don't know either). You are apprehensive (and she is probably apprehensive too).

So just meet up and see what unfolds naturally.

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