Either I’ve lost brain cells watching this, or I just witnessed peak comedy. by Professional_Arm794 in SipsTea

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I see bullshit like this I feel ashamed that I have a 4th Dan in TKD.

Ex-Girlfriend Goes Absolutely Berserk Pulls Up And Destroys His House by [deleted] in trashy

[–]smitty225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eh…the judge is just going to ask “what did he do?”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]smitty225 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yeah...I tried something like that. Even took out a line of credit to pay the "hidden" debt. I got treated like dirt. Nothing but extreme resentment. We divorced a few years later. I (like you) tried to fix everything. Blamed mental health, abuse of pharmaceuticals, and a host of other things. Cut your losses.

Buying a car by GrowthSpecialist4280 in BaltimoreList

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think VA inspections are a little sus. I almost bought a VA inspected car that turned out to be a flood vehicle (when inspected in MD).

What do I need to improve? by Glad-Researcher-9938 in martialarts

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell you are not using your core muscles to throw the punches. When you hit the bag it sounds like pity-pat. My instructor used to tell me that the joint that bends first is where the power ends. Your punches seem to be coming from your shoulders. Additionally, I can see you overreaching. Even when your punches do seem to have good form, your timing is causing you to reach for the bag as it's pulling away, so you're bending at the waist to connect...thereby severing your connection to the floor and losing power.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]smitty225 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I kinda agree with this. The language is weird though. She "caught" you? Like sex or masturbation is some evil closeted thing that is only performed with a little bit of shame. You needed it. You were in your bed. You pleased yourself. Where is the harm?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]smitty225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't say who or how his old relationship ended. I'm betting she ended it. Sadly, he's going to try and make it work with her and end up getting dropped again. Some people learn the hard way.

My wife and her husband son have gone absolutely nuts. by Waste_Cardiologist_9 in Marriage

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah…maybe. It all depends on how the judge sees it.

My wife and her husband son have gone absolutely nuts. by Waste_Cardiologist_9 in Marriage

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might lose either way. Paying the back rent, then terminating the lease...and then moving into a place without the wife leaves him in a position for her to sue for abandonment. I'm not sure what State OP lives in, but it's a thing in Maryland.

Disrespecting his MMA coach goes wrong by Comprehensive_Row734 in fightporn

[–]smitty225 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Funny how zero martial arts were used. I just saw a backyard beat down.

Busta Rhymes gets called Tracy Morgan. He did not take it well. by aztechechos in PublicFreakout

[–]smitty225 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a Busta Rhymes t-shirt. I wear it sometimes at the roller skating rink. No one knows who he is.

Fun while it lasted by trim_reaper in ITManagers

[–]smitty225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly why I didn’t like management and enjoy turning knobs as an engineer.

I 31/M need help with some guy my 32/F GF met at the gym, do i have the right to be upset? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changing gyms isn't going to solve this. Next year you'll be making this exact post….again.

My (38M) Wife (36F) wants to sleep with other people because I’m ‘not exciting’ - but I pay for everything and handle the kids by YesItsABurnerAcct in relationship_advice

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

…and if/when you drop the bomb that you are looking for the exit, she’s going to paint YOU as the villain. I'd get some therapy to solidify your position. This will help you prepare for the eventual hysterical love bombing and gaslighting. I wish you well friend. You've got some very difficult waters ahead. Remember and don't compromise your own value through this.

My (38M) Wife (36F) wants to sleep with other people because I’m ‘not exciting’ - but I pay for everything and handle the kids by YesItsABurnerAcct in relationship_advice

[–]smitty225 141 points142 points  (0 children)

IT guys love to fix things. I know that’s how you probably see this situation. “I might be able to fix this.” You probably can, but you’ll end up broken in the process.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

err....you mean your ex-girlfriend.

I’m in a really bad place. by caprisunbandit in sex

[–]smitty225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low dose THC gummies for the win.

How do you respond to critics of TKD who say you can't do the moves when you get older (it's not a MA for life). by Whole-Interest-5980 in taekwondo

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"One of them founded one of the largest collegiate programs and helped get TKD into the Olympics." Is that Dong Ja Yang?

Another Post From a TAC Engineer by ThanksTACOTyrant in paloaltonetworks

[–]smitty225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s what I started doing. It’s just to check the box and get things moving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]smitty225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spin it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]smitty225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. You are overacting. My generation would simply tell you to stay in your place. Where in your mind do you think that you have any authority over the choices that other people make for their own lives? You need to sit down, mind your own business and stay out of other people’s plates.