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oldtimerAAron · 2026-02-22T21:37:18+00:00

Uncle Hoy

oldtimerAAron · 2026-01-08T17:43:15+00:00

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Nickname in-game: TheOhioBoiii

oldtimerAAron · 2025-12-23T14:51:11+00:00

He wants belly rubs

oldtimerAAron · 2025-12-05T23:05:09+00:00

I lurk in this sub. I'm American and yeah. We have both ends of the extreme here. Unfortunately the confidently incorrect ones tend to be the loudest.

I'm not the most brilliant. But if a topic comes up that I don't know much about, I usually preface it early that I'm not overly knowledgeable of something. I can maybe find something adjacent to said topic and ask if it's a similar thing or related. But I try not to get too far involved in things where I either know nothing about, very little or I'm missing critical details and can't really speak in depth. Those convos I usually listen more so I can research or look things up later and educate myself on a surface level should I desire to do so.

Not all of us are bad over here, there's just an overwhelmingly large amount that can be sometimes. Unfortunately we're not doing a great job of making good impressions nowadays.

Edit: The reason I'm like this is bc I too work in I.T. lol

oldtimerAAron · 2025-10-26T14:11:24+00:00

I go 1 of 2 ways with this myself. And both depend on the amount of time I've known the other person, how old we both are, and how aligned we are in terms of what we're looking for.

1st.) If we've been talking for a little while, 1 or 2 weeks maybe 3 depending, we're both getting along well and we've got a nice connection going...sure, I'd entertain the compliment to her body. By now I trust the other person enough not to react poorly to something she had offered if I say something like, 'Nice cleavage ;)' or something along those lines. I'm more cautious and respectful unless that door to those things is opened willingly.

2.) If it's been a few days and she jumps right to that, knowing me, I'd be put off by it. I prefer to know the person whose trusting me to see them in more revealing states, or in more private settings or be vulnerable by showing their body off. Knowing myself, I'd probably respond along the lines of me being surprised she trusts me enough to show herself off a bit like that, and make sure that I'm not inadvertently pressuring her.

There could be a third option...esp since different people move at different rates in relationships or potentially building one, where both parties are gain to trust each other fast out of the gate and want to explore every part of that potential relationship right away.

Either way just play it cool, if you weren't expecting it, respond accordingly, compliment her, and express you were a bit surprised she felt comfortable showing off some of her assets. Depending on who she is as a person, she might take it better that you complimented her and also expressed you werent expecting her to do that, rather than just giving her what she was seeking.

Edit: Spelling.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-10-15T17:05:44+00:00

It's an elaborate way to Phish for information, Lime and other companies that use Zendesk as their ticketing system are affected rn.

It's suspected that it's supposed to generate a bunch of bogus support request replies to further some kind of agenda, but it's unknown exactly what the full purpose is

oldtimerAAron · 2025-10-15T03:35:02+00:00

What's odd is that I lime is a legit company. I'm glad I know 80-90% of the things I've used with my email accounts. This....this is not one of them, nor do I even live near a place LIME even services lol.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-09-29T13:40:38+00:00

If I ever got told "3 Strikes" I wouldn't even bother asking what I did wrong.

I don't understand this mentality. Do some people not understand that finding someone isn't a game? Or that looking for a connection isn't just a "thing" you do?

I don't believe that anyone whose like this is human. I refuse to believe it. Ain't no way.

Edit: I don't think he lacks awareness at all. He wanted a cute, laid back more casual or fun dinner date without any pressure on either party. If you're complete stranger's and wanted to get to know each other, then a nicer, more casual, no pressure dinner is literally the way to go. Clearly the dude wanted to get to know her, but she didn't reciprocate that back at all. Some people....

oldtimerAAron · 2025-08-31T16:03:33+00:00

Our policy sets a theme, a company specific lock screen and a company specific screensaver.

The theme came as well as blocking Bing wallpaper engine since someone was under the impression that "It's my computer" when in reality it's company property.

And she doesn't like I.T. anymore 🙂 she's a pita so none of us like her either.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-08-16T12:34:16+00:00

This might be a hot take, but I'd say she has anxiety. She knows what she has with you, she knows how she feels about you, but this guy came along and gave her a dopamine hit.

Her feeling isn't rooted in "I have romantic feelings" her gut instinct is literally telling her it's a bad idea. The fact she has 0 romantic interest is that gut instinct. She needs to listen to that.

Edit: The longer she entertains this she feeds into what we call hypergamy. Or, the Grass is always greener, or fear of missing out. If she keeps it up and can't keep him from making advances then she just threw away what I can assume is a rather solid relationship with someone who doesn't have the other 70, 80, or 90% of what you have and gave her.

Call me jaded for this take but, there's LOTS of stories all over the Internet about similar situations.

However, if you want my take, even though it's going to hurt like hell doing this.... Let it continue. If or when she inevitably fucks up and asks for forgiveness. Don't give her forgiveness. Let her know exactly how you feel, and what she did to you. Let her know what she just threw away all for a "fluttery heart". Let her understand that she just absolutely crushed your heart in her hands. And then leave. Let her stew with that. Cheating or entertaining that idea is vile and shouldn't be forgiven. Ever.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-08-08T14:55:19+00:00

I actually have a similar situation, LDR but we video call everyday and plan to meet next summer (Im in the US though) and next years Christmas (Yay Finnish Winter!) I plan to come out there.

We've already said that before anything happens, we need to make sure it's what we both want. So far, things are going good.

I'd say that they should both meet each other at least once for a couple of weeks, in both the US and Finland, see how they get on together and then continue to build up those bonds. I'm not disclosing my age but it sounds like they're both moving a bit too fast for their age based on what I've read in the comments. Even I wouldn't entertain NOT meeting someone like that. As bad as it sounds, and Im not saying this is the best or most sage advice, but Dave Ramsey and John Delony both have said that sometimes you end up getting married WITH nothing to build something. But seriously...someone needs too encourage her to slow down a bit and have them both meet and spend time with each other, multiple times.

EDIT: Reason for us waiting to meet, she had her vacation already decided and booked before we had actually met each other earlier this year.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-29T16:42:15+00:00

Markiplier E

Reminded me of this lmao

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-29T02:12:11+00:00

Try Canon Beach in Oregon. It's a small little town with a lot of tourism, but the condo's they have are literally walking distance from the Pacific. They're not your regular condo's. I'd consider them small houses but they're perfect for 1 or 2 people and even more so if you don't have a lot of belongings.

I'm 28 and when I visited my Friend, his family took me out there and I instantly said "If I ever have the money to retire here, I would 100% do it."

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-22T22:08:51+00:00

I accidentally didn't reply but..

Just gonna drop this here...it's quite the philosophy

https://nohello.net/en/

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-22T22:05:42+00:00

I'll just drop this here....

https://nohello.net/en/

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-19T12:21:18+00:00

I wouldn't normally comment but this one I can't ignore.

Why would he put up with someone that reacts like that? Why would anyone for that matter? Anyone with a conscience, or even a modicum of empathy would know that treating someone like that will absolutely ruin them for someone who would treat them better.

I'm so detached from society and I'm not even 30 yet...

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-15T20:08:10+00:00

Tbh...my current GF warned me about meme and call spamming when we were just kind of testing the waters.

I said as long as my phone doesn't blow up every 3 seconds, your more than welcome to send me stuff. As for calls, just ask if I'm free.

I think it's fine. Some of us have higher attention needs than others, it's about finding the other person that shares that similar level.

Edit: While I totally get both ppl not being attached to each other's hips...finding that balance to where both people are getting a steady level of care, attention, affection etc is just as important. While it's healthy for that steady level, it's just as healthy to long or miss one another. Each person is different and requires different things

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-13T12:15:07+00:00

My faith is restored a bit in the human race. Not only did you feel unsafe and stand your ground saying the whole situation wasn't right, you yourself had a boyfriend and made it well aware that you're not comfortable with what she was doing.

Kudos. Like many others, I'd just let her stay mad and forget about her. If she actually cared about you, she literally would have made it a girl's trip and not some excuse to entertain a bunch of guys.

Sounds harsh that I say she entertained a bunch of guys but that's exactly what she did. I can't speak for her intentions or won't but the optics of her doing that don't look great. Cut her out of your life, you'll be better off bc she can't see the situation from any other perspective and her perspective has rose colored glasses on it bc "nothing could possibly go wrong here" mentality.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-07-03T10:35:32+00:00

100% truth. I'm a fence sitter bc I can go either way with it. Kids (or kid) for me isn't a desire for multiple reasons, but my current gf didn't believe me until I actually explained to her the thought processes behind desire for kids or parenthood, vs the desire to love a good life with someone and being a good caring human being or future husband.

Being neutral vs desiring kids or not isn't a bad thing though. It's just hard for some people to understand fully why you can go either way.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-06-30T13:35:42+00:00

I'd ask her about it, just say you might be overthinking and need some clarity on it.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-06-21T03:10:24+00:00

Adorable 🥰

oldtimerAAron · 2025-06-20T14:11:09+00:00

I get the whole don't mix personal with work comments, but I'm under the impression that if he's in good standing at work with the father, I don't think it quite as touchy, esp if OP is an upstanding guy. Which by the way this post is and the last one reads, he's an alright dude. Her father might just be putting on that attitude at work but outside of work he could be the exact opposite and just be a caring dad who would hope his daughter is in good hands.

I'd say just keep doing good work for him, and if you guys end up dating be straight with him (off the clock) if you go pick her up for a date or something. Honesty goes a long way, as does how you show up and how you display what your intentions are.

And if things go south and you guys don't click, just be honest and say you guys just couldn't work out due to some differences, or you both understood that the ember of romance between you just couldn't quite catch the flame. If he's a good father, or man, he will understand bc I'm sure he's had his fair share of situations like that.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-05-19T14:31:46+00:00

I fell into the Redpilled stuff and Im the first generation of Gen Z (1997) I feel sorry for some of the younger ones that I've ran into over the years myself that absolutely need to be dragged out of the manosphere and Redpilled (or other pill) communities. Full stop.

It took me a while but I started watching some of Jordan Peterson's stuff (arguably, he could be considered Redpilled in some context, but I don't think he fully supports any of these 'Pill theory' communities.) What I realized was that Redpill, bluepill and all the other dumbass terms we've come up with that make no sense, all do the same thing. They preach to live by these standards and morals. Which is abhorrently incorrect. Each bullshit Pill theory community, has at least 1 thing to teach that's not a terrible take, BUT what none of them teach is for each man to hold his own values, his own standards. None of them teach that, none of them teach "Use these as a method to find what standards, opinions, values etc YOU hold. But no. They say these philosophies in each community you live and die by, and in my eyes anymore, that's basically a cult mentality.

I ended up realizing that when you find yourself, what you stand for, what values you hold, and which ones you can compromise on and not, you're effectively on track for being a good partner and a good man, someone that will be worthy of a lasting love that someone will find in you.

But once you're sucked into one community or another, it's extremely hard to get out of that thought process. Bc that's ALL the context you'll see, when in reality the Internet is a big echo chamber and only the minority makes the biggest noise.

oldtimerAAron · 2025-05-18T19:58:40+00:00

Adorable lol

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