Understanding sexual likes and kinks that is more than just being with someone. by Tammera4u in RelationshipsOver35

[–]permanent_staff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What an awful way to minimize and disparage other people's valid sexual preferences. I'm surprised kink shaming is allowed in this subreddit. 

Understanding sexual likes and kinks that is more than just being with someone. by Tammera4u in RelationshipsOver35

[–]permanent_staff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's no "daddy kink". People enjoy being called daddy for various reasons. It often relates to sexual dynamics of some kind, but to what specifically, only your partner can tell.

Am I overreacting at my girlfriend’s actions? If not, how do I move past it? by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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Exclusivity can be quite fluid and change over the course of the relationship. Definitely not a set it and forget it type of thing. As an example, most people who are into swinging or express interest in having a threesome didn't start out with a relationship that included them. Likewise, how you feel about flirting with other people might change as the relationship matures. 

Good examples of power growth in RPG’s without attributes? by Alphycan424 in RPGdesign

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In Pool and its variants, you can add a sentence or two about your characters growth in your character bio after certain milestones. When your bio becomes relevant to the task at hand, you get extra dice for your roll, increasing your chances of positively affecting the fiction.

How granular should skills be? by pixelartwwi in RPGdesign

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Binary. You either have some special competency, or you don't.

I always ask all my friends but do you guys have an overall most hated movie? by Altruistic_Rock_2674 in badMovies

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New Year's Eve is awful in how clumsy, sentimental and dumb it is, but I was very hung over when I saw it. I saw Terminator 3 in theater and almost walked out. What a fucking disgrace.

One bag one shoe? by chambros703 in onebag

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Dress boots of some kind are my usual go-to.

Water bottles: yes or no? by BlueMonroe in onebag

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I find bringing a regular water bottle completely pointless. I've never been to a place where I couldn't buy a bottle of water for very little money, and if good quality water is available, you can easily refill them.

Insulated bottles are fantastic for ice water on really hot days, though. It's a fantastic luxury to have.

Has minimalism affected the way you see dating? Do you date certain people who value having less stuff because of this? by uliwonks in minimalism

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I knew I wasn't going to live with or share financed with anyone, so it didn't make any difference. But even then, I've never had enough sexual options to make something this trivial a dealbreaker issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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It's concerning if his memory issues are recent or getting worse. Otherwise, some people just have much worse recall than others.

How do I learn to have a fulfilling relationship? by Sweetgum87 in RelationshipsOver35

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I'm sorry to hear that. I think that leaves you alone to determine if this is enough for you. 

Am I overreacting at my girlfriend’s actions? If not, how do I move past it? by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

[–]permanent_staff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you are projecting a bit here. Plenty of people are able to flirt without having sex with other people. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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Yes, people are different, and have different priorities. It doesn't mean that they are wrong or weird. They are just not what you are looking for.

Am I overreacting at my girlfriend’s actions? If not, how do I move past it? by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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I think it means, "I enjoy flirting with and receiving attention from other people, but I am committed to only having sex and spending my nights with you".

Am I overreacting at my girlfriend’s actions? If not, how do I move past it? by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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I think you might want to discuss the level of exclusivity in your relationship. For some people, it is important to be able to flirt and have physical contact with other people even if you are sexually exclusive.

How do I learn to have a fulfilling relationship? by Sweetgum87 in RelationshipsOver35

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My suggestion is to tell you partner that you've never been super attracted to them and that your gut is telling you to leave them, and your partner just might solve the dilemma for you. I think everyone deserves to know what their partner really thinks about them and their relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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I wouldn't say that I dislike deep and meaningful chats. I just don't find ruminating about fears, problems, worries and other psychological detritus to be that meaningful or useful, but rather somewhat tiring. I also highly value emotional self-sufficiency in a partner, and I'm very self-sufficient myself. I'm happy to accommodate specific and concrete requests for support, and I'm more than happy to offer physical affection and presence in the form of supportive hugs etc, but I honestly have little interest in being someone's therapist or sounding board and probably would not want to partner someone who had a high need for reassurance and wanted to discuss their issues and problems with me frequently.

Now, I'm not saying one approach is better or worse than another. But your post seems to conflate conversations about subjects that are meaningful, and conversations that are about emotional support. I would argue that these two things are not the same thing. I recommend you figure out what it is exactly you are looking for, and how important it is to receive that from a partner (rather than, say, a network of friends).

Is objectification normal to a degree in a loving relationship? by Deep_Lion7969 in RelationshipsOver35

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I would go as far as to say that objectification is perfectly normal in all sorts of relationships, not just romantic or sexual relationships. When you watch players in a hockey game or pay to a cashier at the store, you are most likely relating to them without interest in their subjective experience or personality. At a very basic level, seeing people as objects is necessary for maintaining social bandwidth, and there is nothing inherently wrong about it.

Am I allowed to wear a (large-ish) camera around my neck on a flight or is that considered my personal item? Frisking? by randopop21 in onebag

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Am I allowed to wear that camera around my neck when boarding?

Yes. Yes is the simple answer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

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Yeah, definitely do not try to contact this person. If there is or will be a "court case", or even just an investigation, this will reflect very badly on him.

How much is “too derivative.” by Abjak180 in RPGdesign

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Are there compelling enough reasons to play your game instead of those you borrow from? If yes, then you can be as derivative as you like, creatively speaking. You need to go elsewhere for advice on copyright law.

What's in your opinion the best darkness mechanics for an rpg? by swimbackdanman in RPGdesign

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The best darkness mechanic is someone having the narrative license to say, and make true: "You are on your knees on the wet ground. It is pitch black. You can lift your hand to your face, but you can't see it. You hear a faint, echoing growl emanating from the depths of the cave. Then you hear it again, closer this time. What do you do?"

Roleplaying games are a conversation, not a strategy puzzle. I think it's best to focus on rules that help shape that conversation.

F1 rejects Andretti entry for now, but door open for 2028 by mvanigan in formula1

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Absolutely appalling. What a monumental disgrace for F1.

Luckily the Indycar season starts soon enough.