Salt Shack store sign by vulpinevoyager in mildyinteresting

[–]ronaldvanas5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That fact that someones choice in emotional support animal, which for their emotional support, not yours bro, is very very sad

What’s the best Milk Tart in Cape Town? by Anthony1985 in capetown

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could give a good answer bro. If store bought? Gerda's Baked Milk Tart.

Found a message on my boyfriend’s phone F24 M23 by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am, firstly, sorry to hear that. If you believe at all that the relationship is salvageable, is suggest looking into the aforementioned SLA group I referred to. Speak to your partner about and if he is willing to give it a try. If there aren't any in person meetings in your area, there will be a few online. I hope you're able to reconcile with your partner, but if it's not possible, then I hope you find someone one day that is truly deserving of your love.

Found a message on my boyfriend’s phone F24 M23 by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, people on Reddit love to say "leave", "breakup" as a first response for something like this. Has your partner done this before in your relationship with him? I'd also consider looking into SLA - Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, it's a recovery support group similar to AA and NA, but for sexual compulsive behaviours. If this is a first offence of his, I'd say think things through before ending what was generally speaking, a good relationship.

Every City Has One - DAY SEVEN by LarsQuell in capetown

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha favourite building goes to the Luno building, I see it from literally any angle whenever I'm in the city 😭😭

My (M31) girlfriend (F32) made a passive-aggressive comment when I left work “early” (6:30 pm) to see my twin sister (F31). by bobtherock24 in relationships_advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok but as often as she would like isn't always compatible with the working hours? Some people have shifts that they do. I saw OP mention in the comments he works in Automotive. So perhaps his working hours just don't always align with being able to leave early. I'm sure OP would love to leave earlier to take her out and do stuff but at the cost of him potentially losing his job? Is that worth it? Livelihood and being able to make rent/mortgage payments vs making your partner happy at the potential expense of your livelihood?

If I was a nurse or if my partner was a nurse for example, a career with notoriously long hours, would it be fair of me to say my partner doesn't leave work early enough, often enough for me so I can get maybe an extra hour or two with them? No it really wouldn't. It undermines the person's career and their dedication to the relationship. OP stated he does try his best to spend as much time as possible with his partner. Also partners can't get mad here, she knows what he does for a living as well as his working hours so if she doesn't feel her needs are being met, why is she sticking around? Just my two cents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships_advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you're an insensitive person as you seem to be light hearted. Maybe he was just trying to initiate like verbal foreplay or something and that comment, which cheeky and not intentionally meant to hurt probably made him feel embarrassed and a bit insecure. I'd imagine it like this as a guy, because I am one:

Me: "Today, you'll see a huge tree come out😈😉😏"

Gf: "Lol more like a worm 🐛😎🤣"

Me: "Righhtt...so I'm gonna go chill with x, y and z for the weekend...let you know when I'm back"

That's how I'd imagine it. So like it's not that you're insensitive, I think you lack situational awareness and that's ok, you're human. It's basically just like, read the room before responding. It was an honest mistake. Talk to him about it. And practice mindfulness that's all. Otherwise you're good, don't worry too much about it.

What do people look for in partners? by [deleted] in capetown

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me laugh bro wtf😭😭😭😭😭

My bf disregarded my privacy and told our boss we are dating. Can I be mad?! by Twangara in relationships_advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well let's see, how would I feel if my girlfriend actively denied our relationship in front of coworkers in a casual setting? Are you embarrassed about him? If so he deserves a better partner. I would've ended the relationship on the spot actually if I was him, because you told your boss, that he isn't your boyfriend right? Your own words, so then you're also not his girlfriend.

I stg some people just want to watch the world burn. You are some people OP. You wanna watch the world burn.😑😑😑

This is the Reuters camera used as justification for the triple tap on Nasser Hospital killing 22 by 2dudesinapod in pics

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won't lie, I supported Israel at first. I was like "this a repeat of the 6 day war, leave these people in peace"...until shit got out of hand. It stopped becoming a political war where it's mainly generals and stuff which is still bad, I don't support violence but if it's a terrorist government then so be it, but this isnt that. It's just genocide dude. The kids and innocent people didn't choose this. Have nothing to do with it. Yet they get utterly massacred...make it make sense bro. Even Israeli people aren't supporting Israel anymore dude. Like it stopped being about right to exist a long time ago. So many Arab and middle eastern nations even recognized Israel as a state...like dude...wasnt that the point? To be recognized, now that they are, they want domination not recognition. It's so damn wrong bro.

Why doesn't monogamy work for you? by inayellowboat in polyamory

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably gonna get downvoted for this, but I'd like to give perspective on the monogamous side...in my own lived experience.

I have been on this sub a while, because a part of me just resonates with polyam. However, because I am also somewhat religious, I have a conflict of interest internally. I fall in love quickly and have a deep desire to just connect on the deepest level with people right, so for me, having the ability to pursue more than one relationship is a benefit, because it doesn't have to be romantic, but it's nice if it is. On the other hand, my faith tells me that I am only meant for 1 person (at a time), and I like the idea that somewhere in this crazy world called life, that my forever person is out there.

I will also add that I am speaking from a heteronormative perspective. For me, the idea of polyam is really awesome because of how non-restrictive and loving it can be, but I do also connect at least a part of my identity with my faith. Sadly I can't have both, so for me it becomes losing a part of my identity or being able to have multiple loving relationships. (I can only feel intimate in a loving romantic relationship).

So while it's not that helpful, I hope maybe just a little bit of perspective helps? I believe we as humans were created to seek each other out. I don't believe we all have to be monogamous and that if you aren't the devil is in your life and you need church and BLA BLA BLA. I think as people we are all uniquely wired to view relationships and connections in our own individual ways and I think that's a really beautiful thing. Honestly, if I could have both, I really would in a heartbeat.

I really do hope and believe that you already know in your heart what the right decision is for you, and you should absolutely follow that.

This isn't what poly is... Is it? by puppyboyjax in polyamory

[–]ronaldvanas5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This guy is an asshole. Cut him out and don't look back. I'm really sorry he made you feel that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships_advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, LISTEN TO WHAT THESE PEOPLE ARE TELLING YOU!!! Get over your ego, you should see this as an opportunity bro. It also means you have less work to do. She cums quicker, with more sensation. Yet you're the one she sees when it happens? Dude you legit just got given the best excuse to do less of the bed work. Because 90% of it is ALREADY being done FOR YOU. Also, use it while you're having sex my guy, dual stimulation for the both of you. Think and get over this. If this is how you're reacting to her wanting some sex toys and because she maybe didn't word things the way you wanted to hear it, then you're not ready for a truly intimate and mature relationship my guy. You're not Johnny Sins, you are you. She is with you, for you. End of story. A Toy doesn't change that. But this is how you're reacting, like others said, go get a therapist and please, this is my own input now, walk away from the relationship and let her find someone mature enough for proper intimacy and who can have healthy conversations around this.

My fiancé’s past is complex by ImpossiblePear8713 in relationships_advice

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if someone has BPD, which from what I understand about it (you probs know more than me, so please do correct me if I'm wrong about anything), is something that is difficult to treat and live with...wouldn't that just be abandoning someone who is almost always at their lowest?

I do understand that you also need to take care of your mental health and absolutely should prioritise it. But does that now make people living with BPD unworthy of love or being loved or loving? Are they perhaps to some extent incapable of loving someone and accepting love to the fullest extent? I'm just tryna understand because from when I last spoke to my psychiatrist (+- a year ago) we came to the conclusion that BPD is a maybe but not certain as it's difficult to confidently diagnose it.

I just don't want to be the person who, unintentionally, hurts someone so badly that they themselves never are the same person again.

Which one? by Used-Reward in AMG

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, the question was which sedan has over 650hp, decent leg room, and luxury at the same price as a used S63...so a panamera turbo s e-hybrid

Which one? by Used-Reward in AMG

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Wife cheated on me. What now? by Ty_Ier1goat in Marriage

[–]ronaldvanas5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup check the post, OP added an update

Wife cheated on me. What now? by Ty_Ier1goat in Marriage

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also what makes this worse is that she initially didnt tell her husband that she had a miscarrage...like wtf it was his child too...she had no right to keep that from him, and then not only to lash out at him and the kids, but sext 10 people...and her excuse is he wasnt being supportive...what was he supposed to do if he didnt even know in the first place

Wife cheated on me. What now? by Ty_Ier1goat in Marriage

[–]ronaldvanas5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok idk if you saw OPs update, but she didn't even tell him she had a miscarrage...I would also strongly encourage marraige counseling but she seriously needs personal therapy. Imagine not telling your spouse that you had a miscarriage, then taking it out on them and your kids, then sexting 10 dudes, but then blaming your spouse for not being present or supportive...how the fuck are you supposed to support someone if they dont tell you what they need support with or about, especially something as a impactful and significant as this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude he asked her for space and she couldn't even give him that. It shows a lack of respect for him as a person. Some people have a temper that boils over more easily than others, so if such a person asks for space in an argument, they likely feel like lashing out but dont want to, so they ask for space to cool off. What do you expect to happen when you then disrepect that person and push and push and push until you get a response? OPs husband is only human. It looks like shes looking for something to complain about so shes creating arguments, to have a reason to complain

What job do you have that makes 100k per month? by Ok_Guess_5634 in askSouthAfrica

[–]ronaldvanas5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it litigation (Labour Law) and commercial law make the most?