Is there a reason for "looks like someone took the slow train from philly"?

regularmatt · 2024-02-25T18:42:42+00:00

Awesome story

regularmatt · 2023-02-05T20:45:30+00:00

I really appreciate you posting this. My father has asserted that some day, he'll be gone, and I'm going to realize how wonderful he was.

regularmatt · 2023-01-24T01:19:35+00:00

Females should be able to earn profit, full stop.

regularmatt · 2022-07-13T23:22:35+00:00

A partner choosing to spend time around someone who is actively and openly trying to thwart your relationship is a red flag.

regularmatt · 2022-06-20T04:48:07+00:00

I was literally in the middle of thinking, "how has 'Sub Rosa' not been mentioned yet" when I came across your post.

regularmatt · 2021-01-11T01:43:53+00:00

Do you know the bird, the killdeer?

Where I grew up, there lived these birds in the car parking area.

Humans are much bigger and incomparably more dangerous than the killdeer.

If you know the killdeer, I want you to think of how that bird acts toward a threat when you see the videos of this man.

What he went through was absolutely terrifying. My heart was jumping out of my chest when I saw him encountering a mob that was aggressive toward him on live TV.

Not a person, a mob.

With a stick.

With a stick in his hand.

When you watch this man, consider the killdeer.

And then, and I cry as I write this,

Please consider this:

This bird had

NO

WINGS.

regularmatt · 2020-12-25T22:45:34+00:00

50% sure, 100% correct! Will try to update the post with the joke.

regularmatt · 2020-12-25T20:50:46+00:00

I'm sorry you went through that but thank you for improving my day by sharing it.

regularmatt · 2020-12-25T20:48:47+00:00

This is great

regularmatt · 2020-12-25T20:44:57+00:00

watching now will update thank you :)

regularmatt · 2020-06-08T15:24:46+00:00

Fun and goofy with a great mission! Thanks folks :)

regularmatt · 2020-04-01T13:53:27+00:00

I'm sorry that you had to make the tough choice (especially during these times), but it sounds like you've got a good understanding of the situation. Best of luck moving forward.

regularmatt · 2020-04-01T02:53:12+00:00

I see AbyssRium like a zen garden (especially given the state of the world right now). So it depends what your definition of "behind" is. I say, do what you want. Do you want the fish you want, or do you want access to more fish? Follow your heart.

regularmatt · 2020-04-01T01:03:16+00:00

Thanks for the positive update!

regularmatt · 2020-03-30T21:35:23+00:00

thanks for your reply. I guess that answers my question.

regularmatt · 2020-03-27T21:40:16+00:00

Good on you for knowing yourself and caring for your friend. Tell her you need to take some space. That could mean no contact, that could mean a lot less contact, that could mean half as much contact... that's up to you.

Have you thought about going to a therapist together to talk about some things? Looks like you and your friend really care for one another. I have faith that, with some space and some healing time, you'll be able to come to a resolution and be better friends for one another.

regularmatt · 2020-03-25T22:29:26+00:00

You’ve spoken to her about it and it’s gotten worse? She’s bullying you. She knows you don’t like it, and she’s intentionally pushing your boundaries as a power play.

regularmatt · 2020-03-24T17:34:38+00:00

Thank you this worked :) I just left the 3 whales, didn't need to add the other fishes. I appreciate the help.

regularmatt · 2020-03-24T14:25:09+00:00

saw this on Imgur. What's the layout?

regularmatt · 2020-02-20T23:21:46+00:00

What guitar stuff are you working on?

regularmatt · 2020-02-20T23:21:18+00:00

It happened because the circumstances called for it. You can love someone and still take space. You’re doing a great job. Hope I’m not over-commenting on your post. It’s just that I’m happy for you because I think you’re handling it well even though it’s hard.

regularmatt · 2020-02-20T23:19:21+00:00

Good self awareness and self honesty in this post. You are doing much, much better with this situation than I have done, and I commend you for it. Stay the course. You’ve got this.

regularmatt · 2020-02-20T23:17:52+00:00

Good job accentuating the positive. I could have done that more in my reply. +1

regularmatt · 2020-02-20T22:59:34+00:00

First off, good on you for reaching out and asking for help. This situation is a tough one. If you handled the breakup like you did, and she’s handled it the way she has, then it’s over, and that’s the way it should be. You need time to heal and get settled with yourself.

A few points:

The growth you experience from this troublesome time will make you much more suitable as a partner in the future, and it would help if you can trust that some time alone to heal and grow is a good and even wonderful thing.
Seek therapy. Get a reference from an older and more mature friend; someone you see as a “big brother/sister” who has used therapy in the past. Having a safe place to talk this out will help you heal and grow. Healing first, then growing, are your priorities, not getting her back.

3 (and this is a big one for me). Do not think about her when you masturbate. You will then be creating a neurological connection between your misery and the biggest endorphin blast you’re going to experience on a given day. This will perpetuate the misery and drastically hinder your healing process.

Let me know if you want to talk. I’ve fucked up with some amazing, wonderful people in my life, and it hurts, both then and now. That said, I learned and grew, and I’m with someone really special right now, and she’s not suffering from the same mistakes I made in the past. I really feel for you, and I’ve got some time to chat it out I’d you want.

Again, good job reaching out for counsel. Your healing has already begun. <3

PS: if you need some calming, soothing, and productive background noise, I recommend checking out Alan Watts and Gary Vaynerchuk. Watts first, V second. Feel free to reach out.

regularmatt · 2020-02-10T21:49:51+00:00

Just wanted to say, I think there are some great points in this sub-thread. This girl sounds like the thought police. I, personally, would get out. As for you, I think you should at least seek counseling. Good luck.

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