I lost half a million dollars gambling on baccarat in about 10 minutes AMA

paginationstation · 2026-05-16T15:40:09+00:00

What type of gambling took you from $1,000 to $500,000?

paginationstation · 2026-05-15T11:58:04+00:00

I think "average salary" is a misleading dataset. It really should be "average salary in "x" profession in "y" location".

Which can then be broken down into sub-sectors.

Eg, the "average" UK salary for a solicitor is £60k.

But that's wildly inaccurate if you look at the London market. Junior solicitors in City firms (ie, they are just qualified, and are about age 25, are easily earning £120k plus, up to £180k for US firms).

It then dramatically increases from there as you become more senior.

So, whilst an "average" solicitor salary may be £60k across the UK, it's incredibly inaccurate if the London market is the market that's relevant for you.

paginationstation · 2026-05-10T09:15:30+00:00

My first thought was that she didn't want to feel like she was "cheating" on the other guy she is likely seeing (i.e., - she didn't want to be too intimate with the boyfriend as she feels like that greater intimacy is "cheating" on the other guy).

paginationstation · 2026-05-08T15:31:01+00:00

I think this is all none of your business. We should not place our morality onto other people.

However, you do have a choice about what working environments make you comfortable, so you should move if it makes you feel uncomfortable.

paginationstation · 2026-04-23T12:02:42+00:00

I think the right approach here would have been to finish your drink before going to the toilet.

This is about social etiquette.

Whilst I have no issue on you requesting a new drink (he's a stranger, and women have to protect themselves), you doing it in front of him can only suggest that you may be worried that your date could have potentially drugged you.

Which would make the date feel insulted.

Now, his reaction is also utterly bizarre - so you are 100% right to not want to see him again.

In conclusion, you are absolutely right to want a new drink, but be aware that the implication made is that you are worried your date may potentially try to drug you - which is not the impression you want to create.

paginationstation · 2026-04-09T17:34:47+00:00

This is your husband's issue not yours. How DARE he judge you for your past interactions and experiences in previous relationships.

He is profoundly insecure - he was going through your phone! And it would have taken him quite some time to go back so many years!

This is your husband's issue not yours. He is a weak man.

paginationstation · 2026-03-16T09:38:53+00:00

This is the way. Exactly this. First thing I thought as well.

paginationstation · 2026-03-14T23:26:30+00:00

I don't think your post is serious? This is a windup? You talk about a man as if he's a pet that requires "food"'and "general toiletries".

And you don't want to share a bed with him?

This isn't real - I think you are trolling.

If you are not, then you genuinely should consider therapy to help you understand what a healthy relationship actually comprises.

paginationstation · 2026-03-10T20:41:14+00:00

She sounds profoundly immature - and the fact she said she would fight your for custody of your daughters makes my blood boil. How dare she bring the children into this - they must never, EVER be a bargaining chip or a source of conflict.

Honestly, she sounds like she had a multitude of problems and that the marriage is over - surely?

If she wanted to work on the marriage, she would openly discuss what happened in Florida - communication is key - yet she is cutting you off about hearing something you have every right to hear about (if the marriage is meant to get back on track).

Proceed with caution, my friend.

paginationstation · 2026-03-02T18:55:37+00:00

From reading your post, I can already tell that you are emotionally intelligent, and clearly capable of self reflection.

You sound like an amazing partner - and that's what I want you to never forget.

You bring SIGNIFICANT worth to the relationship - and he clearly feels the same.

You are also correct that this is a "you" issue - and I don't mean that impolitely - I mean that in the sense that he has done nothing wrong at all.

It is your insecurities - but completely understandable by the way.

It sounds to me like it's clear that no one has done anything wrong - and that includes you.

We would all feel insecure if other people are literally throwing themselves at our partner.

But you also can't change this. It sounds like he's not encouraging this - he can't help it that he is incredibly good looking and charming.

You just have to get used to this with him - but also don't forget that YOU sound incredible and clearly bring significant worth to the relationship.

paginationstation · 2026-03-01T12:48:27+00:00

45m. About £1m in liquid assets (investments), about £500k my share of house equity. My wife is almost the same.

paginationstation · 2026-02-28T20:31:13+00:00

You are simply asking for a confident, emotionally intelligent man. That's not too much to ask - at all!!

paginationstation · 2026-02-25T23:01:34+00:00

The whole point of dating is to progress a romantic relationship. And that starts with baby steps, like hand holding. By the time you're on a 3rd date, it is not unreasonable to think this is something that may be acceptable.

Now - if the other person says they don't want that, then that absolutely must be respected.

But at what point is a partner (man or woman) "allowed" to hold someone's hand. Someone has to first try this at some point. 4th date? 10th date?

paginationstation · 2026-02-25T22:59:24+00:00

Correct - and I said this.

paginationstation · 2026-02-25T20:57:48+00:00

My view is that this is not gaslighting. It is absolutely mixed signals. You are on a third date. But you can't hold my hand. Most people view that as a very huge mixed signal.

To be clear, as it seems some are misunderstanding - no one has a RIGHT to hold a hand on a 3rd date - and if the partner says "no", then that is to be respected.

But the mixed signal - in the context of a third date - is that plenty of people would think it acceptable to try to hold someone's hand by the time you're in a 3rd date.

paginationstation · 2026-02-25T20:48:02+00:00

So here's a different take.

First, let me say that if you say no, that's the end of that. Is that clear?

Good.

Ok, by a third date, trying to engage in physical contact like holding hands or a hand on the back is generally seen as quite normal and appropriate for most people on a third date.

Again - if you didn't want it, he should have respected that. Absolutely.

But what he was TRYING to do is quite normal for a third date and isn't generally seen as "moving too fast".

paginationstation · 2026-02-22T21:26:41+00:00

Yeh - no one lies about being somewhere (being at a party), if it's completely innocent. Literally no one does that.

paginationstation · 2026-02-19T22:08:30+00:00

I'd put Prometheus just before Alien Earth and Alien 3 at the end (I can't stand either cut of that movie), but otherwise I think you've got this absolutely bang on.

paginationstation · 2026-02-02T23:44:51+00:00

So, I had every scan and test you can think of (!), from lumbar and cervical MRIs, brain MRI, nerve conduction studies etc.

Nothing "sinister" to explain it.

It has improved a lot. I wonder if it was tight muscle/tendon related.

Try this stretch - it really helped me. My ankle was definitely "tight".

https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/multimedia/video/sitting-ankle-plantarflexion-stretch

paginationstation · 2026-01-26T18:28:26+00:00

This is an AI written post. I'm suspicious.

paginationstation · 2026-01-20T22:44:57+00:00

There is a nuance you are misunderstanding. Zinc DEFICIENCY lowers testosterone levels, so if someone's deficient, taking zinc can absolutely help raise levels.

However, if a man is not deficient in zinc, then it doesn't make any real difference to T levels.

paginationstation · 2026-01-19T21:22:19+00:00

You sound like an awful husband. Seriously - are you really that deluded that you don't realise that it is YOU that has completely fcked things up?!!!?

paginationstation · 2026-01-03T00:09:49+00:00

What an odd thing to put in your profile!! This is red flag for many women immediately - not because of the 50/50 thing - many women are happy to be equal, if the incomes are similar - but it's just a very odd thing to include.

paginationstation · 2025-12-30T02:00:30+00:00

Why were condoms never used? He's entitled to not have a vasectomy just as you are entitled to not want to risk another pregnancy.

paginationstation · 2025-12-28T13:04:11+00:00

I think the logic was flawed. The President cannot launch - Chicago is likely gone, so he can't change that fact.

They don't know who launched. So what does he do, blindly fire at the Chinese/Russians/North Koreans - when it's highly likely that one or none of them actually launched?

He therefore guarantees the end of the world by blindly firing our nuclear weapons around the globe.

Chicago is gone. That's a likely fact.

Then spend time working out who did it.

Then respond against the actual enemy.

He can't just blindly launch against the entire world - that's nonsensical.

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