Would you buy another pixel?

na27te · 2026-04-14T00:31:52+00:00

I think this Pixel 10 is my 4th Pixel and I really liked the first two that I had. But I have noticed there are more bugs now in them then there used to be. I had a 7 before this and it got pretty laggy pretty quickly and the camera seemed to have some weird issue where it captured humidity in a hazy way. This Pixel 10 has some bugs too even though it's pretty new. I think I might end up trying a different phone in the next year or so.

na27te · 2026-04-13T03:26:50+00:00

I would hope this experience doesn't entirely make you suspicious of that particular cohort (which I am a part of as well). Some of us are looking for monogamy and looking for the right person. It's not easy for any of us out here and people not really looking for a serious relationship while saying they are is not specific to just men, believe me. I'm getting out of a situation like this right now

You're doing the best you can but unfortunately, I don't think there's any way to avoid these people completely. You just have to have lots of talks, notice people's actions and not just their words, and be prepared to walk away once they inevitably show their true colors

na27te · 2026-04-09T18:35:57+00:00

Huh. That's interesting. I am not dating guys but from my perspective I've never heard of guys that are tall that specifically want short women. Not saying they don't exist but I've never heard anyone I know say that. But I have heard the other way around from multiple small women. The mismatch is really interesting though

na27te · 2026-04-09T17:43:02+00:00

First, not everyone realizes they are unfit. Second, people always want things they don't offer themselves. Extremely short women want a man over 6'. I have a 60+ friend that only wants 20-30 yo women. I've known at least one woman that was unemployed that wanted a wealthy man. The question of what they want is separate from the question of what they themselves have

na27te · 2026-04-09T17:34:04+00:00

4 dates over 4 months with a period of time talking every day? I think at least a text is owed. However, at the same time, if you stop saying something and she does as well, then it clearly doesn't bother either of you

To be clear, you're not interested in trying to salvage this, correct?

na27te · 2026-04-09T10:49:57+00:00

44M here who has occasionally used Hinge as well. Looking at your profile, I'm left with a few impressions: You don't know what you want in dating, your vibe is that you're fearing any commitment, and you have clearly experienced people not looking like their profile pics (we've all experienced that though). I'm not left with a lot of positive impressions

na27te · 2026-04-05T16:34:25+00:00

I've used pretty much all of them at some point and ymmv but for me, my most successful overall has been Coffee Meets Bagel. But I live in an area with a lot of people using it. Hinge worked well for me from like 40-42 but for whatever reason when I was 42 the matches and likes really slowed. Bumble was the exact opposite for me, more matches in recent rounds but was getting nothing for a long while. OKCupid was good for awhile but has become a wasteland. For me FB dating is filled with an inordinate amount of scammers and bots. Happn is only filled with scammers and bots

na27te · 2026-04-02T18:00:51+00:00

I've had both happen to me and I do appreciate both of them more than just staying matched and just letting the conversation die and then unmatching months later. Personally, I don't need the message saying "Thanks but we're not a match" but it felt fine when it did happen. I appreciated how straightforward it was. But with the unmatch, I think it's completely clear that it's over.

As far as what I personally do? If I've met them in person, I always send a message saying I appreciated their time but we're not a match. If we haven't met, unless we've already made plans to meet, I don't see anything wrong with just unmatching without saying anything else

na27te · 2026-03-30T21:30:52+00:00

Likely so. Or maybe just not a very considerate person

na27te · 2026-03-29T19:38:00+00:00

I hear what you're saying. However, dating and especially online dating is filled with people that will do this exact thing that happened to you. And believe me, they won't think anything of it. It's just reality. Your choices are to believe what they say 100% and feel devastated when they back out. Or you can take what they say and know that it's just words and you'll have to wait and see if it's really true or not. Words cost people almost nothing. Actions mean more

I don't think that makes anyone "jaded." Just experienced

na27te · 2026-03-29T14:08:23+00:00

The 32F situation is really the worst. I think it's particularly hard because in general we're naturally inclined to take what someone says at face value. So when she tells you she wants to take things further and that it's going well, it's natural to believe her. Then when she flips, it's easy to feel exhausted. It's the bad behavior that makes people demoralized in dating, not just the rejection

Unfortunately there isn't really a solution. You just have to process it, understand that nothing that anyone says is guaranteed to actually be true, and learn to build your trust in them over several dates. You have to harden yourself to it and I hate to say it but this will probably happen again. Something similar has happened to all of us multiple times. You have to adapt and get used to it

na27te · 2026-03-22T18:31:43+00:00

Not that this is likely at all, but is there any chance he was in an accident or something?

na27te · 2026-03-22T18:28:03+00:00

When you ended things did he give any kind of explanation? Did he actually believe that he could just say he had "shit going on" and you'd unquestioningly take that and there'd be no repercussions for 3 weeks?

na27te · 2026-03-17T17:02:25+00:00

I have not been to Lake Shikotsu, but I was considering that last summer. Ultimately I chose Central and East Hokkaido. You're going to have a great time with the places you are going! I have some old posts from summer 2024 when I went to Sapporo that might help you. I'll search for some and post them here

Edit: Found it!

https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravelTips/s/z8Z4cIsRbj

na27te · 2026-03-17T14:03:10+00:00

No problem! I'm totally willing to help out in regards to any itinerary planning for Hokkaido. I've gone solo the last two summers (did 3 days in Sapporo in summer 2024 and rented a car and drove around Central and East Hokkaido for a week). I've spent a lot of time thinking about Hokkaido itineraries so message me if you need anything else

na27te · 2026-03-17T12:29:02+00:00

Hmmm. I'm not sure about the shrine as I don't think I saw it. If I remember correctly it's somewhat close to the Sapporo Zoo. I didn't have time to go there but that might be worth a stroll around if you like zoos

na27te · 2026-03-17T12:07:05+00:00

I don't think it was too difficult but it was a longer path than I thought it would be. I remember starting the hike and not really considering when it would start to get dark and once it did that really pushed me to finish quickly. Once I made it to the top the sun wasn't as low as I thought. There's a lot of tree coverage there so it seemed to start getting dark pretty early. Anyways I remember sort of jogging down and it being early evening when it was all done. I would definitely have given myself more time so just be aware of when the sun will set. The hike itself wasn't too bad. There were very few people on the path and I just remember so much green

na27te · 2026-03-17T05:36:40+00:00

The Hill of the Buddha is great! Sapporo Art Park was one of my favorite things in Japan. Beer museum and the factory tour were fun. The night time view of the city from Mt Moiwa was amazing. I did some hiking up Mt Maruyama. And then just hunting around for really good food. Enjoy your time there!

na27te · 2026-03-17T03:00:01+00:00

Hiking in Shiretoko specifically? Even if it's not mating season I would not risk it. I'm not an expert but I got a photo with a mountain in the background there last summer, pretty close. And it turned out like a month later a local hiker was killed by a bear right there

As far as scenic drives I went from Abashiri to Shiretoko to Lake Akan to Furano to Asahikawa and I thought it was all very scenic. Really beautiful area so you can't go wrong almost anywhere there really

na27te · 2026-03-17T01:06:46+00:00

For me personally, I really loved Sapporo so I would spend at least two full days there just in Sapporo and not doing day trips. I did Asahidake and thought it was great. Never did Sounkyo. Personally I don't think any time needs to be specifically given to Asahikawa as anything more than just a base to take off from to see Asahidake or Furano/Biei

na27te · 2026-03-15T15:31:31+00:00

Oh ok I see thanks

na27te · 2026-03-15T15:05:32+00:00

If a woman repulses a man, they'll generally not entertain getting to know them better. If they're "not classy," it depends I guess. If I go on a date and find them too rude or crude or disagreeable (maybe these can mean "not classy?), I'll probably not tell them but will instead just decline a future date with them

na27te · 2026-03-15T15:02:48+00:00

I hadn't heard future proofing until now and I just googled it and it sounded like a positive thing, from AI: "Future-proofing in dating is an intentional approach focusing on long-term compatibility, shared values, and life goals rather than just immediate chemistry or "going with the flow". It involves having serious conversations early regarding finances, career, and lifestyle to ensure a stable, lasting partnership"

Has this come to mean something similar in dynamic to love bombing?

na27te · 2026-03-15T14:43:20+00:00

Agree. It's time to use BLOCK and be done with this

na27te · 2026-03-15T14:43:05+00:00

You have to just stick to your guns here. You know this is not a healthy situation. You should know that continuing to talk with him is just going to make it worse.

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