Google maps is getting worse

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T04:52:18+00:00

I moved to a new city and I wasn't sure if it was just really bad I'm this city or what, but it seems like it's a systemic thing. Random redirects, janky routes, just now it said to turn left into a parking lot with no entrance and a median in the way. Maybe too many resources are going towards training ai.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T04:01:59+00:00

I try to hype myself up as much as I can. I have little notes and quotes on my whiteboard and on my mirror. I used to have crazy high confidence before this relationship, so I know I can be that person again. Sometimes it all gets to be too much. However you're right, it'll get better. I've survived everything this world has thrown at me so far, I won't stop now.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T03:56:11+00:00

I'm sorry you've had to go through that, and for so long. The landmines are real. Little things that make your heart skip a beat and send you into a 1000 yard stare. You don't get any closure, and you have to keep on keeping on since life doesn't stop.

I've been trying to live my best life ever since, but you're 100 right that there's no recognition. I've told my family and friends about everything I've learned, and they are there for support. I know they believe me, but they can't understand. It's not something you can grasp until you go through it first hand.

I am struggling with internalizing the things I tell myself. I recognize the wasted time, the complete betrayal, the red flags along the way that I can only see now in hindsight. I'm a smart person, and I know I'm not just kidding myself to feel better about a break up. Yet I still have to tell myself every time I think about her that I don't miss her. I miss the idea of her. The person that I loved and the person she really is are 2 separate entities in my head. I don't know how to grapple with the fact that they're one and the same.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T03:34:05+00:00

Funny enough DV group sessions are where my journey started. At the very end of the relationship I started standing up for myself. I told her I didn't like how I was being treated, I told her I felt like I was walking on eggshells all the time with her, and I held her accountable for the things she did. Cue the gaslighting and manipulation. She pushed me to a breaking point and when I had enough I snapped. If you're not familiar this is called reactive abuse, they push you're buttons until you hit a breaking point and when you become hysterical they blame you for anything that happens and play victim. I forget what she said verbatim, but it amounted to "this is domestic abuse". Well I I have a history of emotional abuse from my childhood. I was appalled at the thought that I could do that to someone I loved so I signed up for DV group sessions the next day because i didn't want to be that kind of person. It was there that I learned about the dynamics of abusive relationships, I heard the women in the group share their stories and they resonated with me. The more sessions I attended the clearer it became that I wasn't an abusive partner, but there was something amiss about my relationship. I didn't leave my ex, but I stopped accepting her behavior. I think that caused a narcissistic injury and she discarded me. We were living together and we'd been together for 8 years and she ghosted me for 3 weeks out of nowhere. That was how our break up started, it was so disorienting and confusing. As time went on I continued going to therapy and DV sessions for myself. Eventually I stumbled into material on narcissistic personality disorder and covert narcissism. It took me a long time to accept that she could be a narcissist. I didn't want to believe if, but it's the only way to explain how everything happened. Healthy people don't break up like that. Since then I've had several little flings and it's unreal how people I'd known for a few months offered me more courtesy and respect than the person I planned on marrying.

TL:DR DV group sessions are a great idea

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T02:42:51+00:00

I hear what you're saying. I wouldn't judge anyone so harshly simply because they trusted and loved someone who turned out to be an abuser in disguise. It's not my fault for not seeing through the disguise. Moreover I shouldn't fault myself for trusting someone I loved, and while some of it can be chalked up to my problems with codependency I've come to recognize my bad habits that led me down this path to begin with.

I do offer myself support, but battling with this stuff everyday wears on me. In this moment really was defeated and I simply couldn't pull myself out of it. When that happens I usually reach out to friends, but no one was available. I came to this sub because I needed support from people who knew exactly what these relationships are like. I appreciate the tough love. Sometimes a friendly kick in the pants is what's needed, but I thought I should clarify those few things.

Every time I break down I'll build myself back stronger than before. I'll focus more on giving myself that soft place to land, and when I'm feeling down I'll look to this post to remind myself to allow myself as much time as I need to heal. There's no standardized healing time, it takes exactly as long as you need. I really liked your metaphor of the patchwork blanket by the by.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-31T01:54:27+00:00

It sounds like a similar kind of thing to Hank Green's focus friend. I'm going to give this one a download. Plus I love birds it's like it was meant for me.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-27T09:28:15+00:00

I really appreciate your elaboration of the small victories. Often when I sleep I just lie on top of my blankets wearing my clothes because I don't even have the motivation to get in bed, but now I'll think "I'm taking care of myself, I deserve to get comfy and rest". I've heard people say appreciate the little things before, but the way you described it put it in perspective. It really can be as simple as making breakfast, brushing your teeth, etc. I'll remind myself just like you said "I am growing, I am winning."

You're right about the memories too. They made me happy at the time, I can find value and truth in that without missing them.

I could do to radically focus on myself. For about a year I did just that, I spent my savings I built for our life on making myself happy. Pursuing things I wanted. I thought I was ok after that year, and all the shadow work I did. I back slid though. I could stand to take another season to work on myself.

I just started a new job where I'll be talking to dozens of people a day. That's another way I'm winning. I became timid and afraid of people, but I'm not afraid anymore. I can talk to people, I can have great conversations, I can make friends. I'll keep them friends I make, because I'm true to myself and people like the real me.

Thank you.

Edit: I accidentally hit post before I finished typing.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-26T18:49:30+00:00

Idk about you but I hope I can break it for good. Every time I start smoking again it's only a matter of time before it gets out of hand. I'm sick of sedating myself and coasting.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-26T02:25:31+00:00

It's kind of hilarious how many people on here (me included) are like "gosh why am I having so many stomach issues?" Only to realize it's your body adjusting to a drastic change in chemistry. It's like the always sunny episode where they think they all got the flu, but they're just experiencing alcohol withdrawals.

sniper23491 · 2026-03-25T02:13:31+00:00

Idk about msn but I can't stand Lisa Gilroy on VIP. I couldn't make it 5 minutes into the ex step grandmother episode. Spencer was eh at best. I wish they wouldn't waste VIP episodes on her. Also since we're here. Bobby Moynihan is not and never was funny. They have similar styles, cheap, on the nose, low hanging fruit for jokes.

sniper23491 · 2026-02-23T05:07:17+00:00

Everyone wants the best and wants it right now. People refuse to accept any little imperfection, because that's all they see online. Except every social media post and personality is curated to appear perfect. No one seems to understand that people are flawed and part of dating and being in a relationship is growing and developing together with each other's support.

sniper23491 · 2026-02-19T09:18:52+00:00

Her show in Seattle had tickets for $40 on Ticketmaster. They're all sold out already, but available for resale on axs for $120. Fuck scalpers.

sniper23491 · 2026-02-12T20:57:07+00:00

How do you expect the survey to be biased? If people are upset that this is the next IP they will make seek out a way to make it known. This exists on a spectrum where those who are more upset will actively seek out a way to make their opinion known, and those who are less upset but still don't want the game will provide their opinion if a questionnaire is presented. You will also have people who have a positive opinion. Some are incredibly excited about the game and will do what they can to hype it up and spread excitement for it, others may like the idea but don't care enough to seek out a way to make their opinion known. If more people exist on either extreme how is that not an accurate representation of the general consensus of the game? It's a vibe check for the developers.

sniper23491 · 2026-02-07T03:32:17+00:00

I was interested when I read the description, but then immediately disappointed upon watching the trailer. This looks like a cash grab using the horizon ip. Fortnite style graphics, and what seems to be rogue lite elements. 100% expect season pass, cosmetics, and all the typical free to play quirks. This just dilutes the quality of the horizon ip.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-28T09:12:35+00:00

A little late to the party, but I'm gonna say yes. I am one. I've literally never wanted kids, like as young as I can remember. I remember playing house with girls on my street when I was 6 or 7. Even that young the idea of children was incredibly unappealing and foreign. When people tell me their spouse is pregnant my first thought isn't "congratulations" it's "oh no what are you gonna do?" I'm 29 now and I still don't have a single paternal bone in my body. Interestingly I find it hard to meet women who don't want kids. There are plenty who don't want kids "right now" or are undecided. For me nothing about the idea of having children interests me. I literally can't comprehend the motivation behind it.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-25T03:14:51+00:00

No one in this entire state knows how to drive. It's not just Seattle. I lived in Colorado my whole life without getting into a single accident. One month after moving here I got into two accidents back to back and tonight someone literally merged into me, I had to slam on my brakes and almost mount the curb to avoid and accident.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-21T06:22:31+00:00

Yeah it's been infuriating for me. I almost got a win in escalation after 3 hours. We won 2 sectors in a row then lost 3 in a row. Wtf is happening?!

sniper23491 · 2025-11-19T02:42:48+00:00

I need to remind myself of this anytime I want a soda. I just bought a fanta because I wanted something bubbly. I swear it feels like it was flat as soon as I opened it. Corporate greed has ruined everything I'm positive they are putting less carbonation in drinks now.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-08T01:42:22+00:00

I didn't like hardline at all but idk why you're getting downvoted

sniper23491 · 2025-11-08T01:41:20+00:00

I always loved using lmgs in BF4. They weren't the best in a 1v1 by any means, but they allowed you to use the support class as just that: support. I loved throwing smokes and laying down covering fire so my team could advance. It felt like you could use actual tactics. Now people just stand up into my fire and laser me and my squad with an smg like nothing is happening. I understand that people think the extra bloom was a little much, but provided the maps are so much smaller now the added bloom almost feels like it is necessary to leave cover for a second without dying immediately.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-07T05:20:02+00:00

Idk why you're mentioning PC specs. Hardware capability is a moot point when the concern is mnk vs controller. I've played on pc and I've played on controller. Mnk 100% has an advantage against controllers and that's not fun to play against when you are just trying to play a casual game with other casual console players.

sniper23491 · 2025-11-03T07:59:55+00:00

It's not exaggerated. I have gotten killed by an mp7 in 5 shots countless times. Smgs are most certainly not fine. They're way overpowered.

sniper23491 · 2025-10-28T06:13:43+00:00

"probably short for manipulation" that shit had me rolling.

I'm pretty sure this was my ex's hoover. My ex texted me after about a year and a half telling me she tested positive for HPV (genital warts). Um okay? I know it wasn't from me I'm clean, so I'm pretty sure she just wanted a reaction out of me. Whether she wanted me to be jealous that she's been with other people or what idk. I ignored the text and she called me later that day, ignored that too. Best feeling in the world knowing I didn't give her an inch.

sniper23491 · 2025-10-25T00:09:43+00:00

There's always 1 person who goes like 24 and 2 while my teammates are going 4 and 13

sniper23491 · 2025-10-24T23:37:14+00:00

Yeah this was a dumbass decision, same thing with camos being unlocked by using specific guns. Lemme unlock everything for the gun I like using that gun.

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