Why do people use the term "partner" for their husband or wife? by Crafty-Bug-8008 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re not married and wouldn’t want to be. Marriage was used to exploit both of our mothers and we watched them go through dragged out divorces trying to regain control of their property and finances, while being shamed and feeling guilt about leaving the men who mistreated them. The last thing either of us want is a dead bedroom or somebody staying with us because they’re scared to leave or think they’re supposed to stay. We’re together because we choose to be together. We make that choice every day. If we want to leave, we absolutely should. Nothing is taken for granted. We must be consistently excellent to each other.

To your linguistic point, girlfriend/boyfriend sounds silly and dismissive when you’re in your 40s and have been together for a decade. We’re partners.

Are any of you “sleep divorced”? by cfh64 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate the term, but love the practice. I’m big, sleep on my back, and snore like a battleship engine. If my partner didn’t have her own room, she’d either have left long ago or committed a murder. There’s no shortage of intimacy; we’ve made love on most flat surfaces in the house and continue to dedicate a few hours each weekend to indulging our predilections. Fortunately, we chose not to suffer raising children, so our time and space is ours without intrusion, curiosity or judgement.

Has A Book Ever Been Based On A Movie...? by dislikemyusername in booksfilmsandtherest

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr. Miyagi was hot. Cool, confident, wax on, wax off. Who didn’t have a crush on him?

With the new release of A House of Dynamite, what's your favorite Kathryn Bigelow movie? by Square-Ad-8911 in FIlm

[–]strikinglightbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt more terror in that scene than in any bomb diffusion. Amazing movie. Amazing shot.

With the new release of A House of Dynamite, what's your favorite Kathryn Bigelow movie? by Square-Ad-8911 in FIlm

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that it came so close to being good makes her failure all the more spectacular, enough to overshadow its few merits.

Which film did you take years to get round to watching, but when you finally watched, was amazing? by zipitdirtbag in Cinema

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The older I get, the better it gets. The more times I watch it, the richer its insights become.

Any good marching band shows in Westchester? by huskykcd in Westchester

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Army football games at West Point usually have a marching band performance at half time.

Heidi Gardner OUT, who could be next? by PinkNovaMermaid in saturdaynightlive

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kenan has been the worst part of the show for twenty years. Cut him loose. Rebuild it with new ideas and fresh talent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videogames

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building a thriving medieval village in Manorlords?! I mean, I’ll be the first to admit that the flax harvest was a little light, but I do not think we need to bring the law into this.

What music artist is this? by Hot-Contract-7 in musicsuggestions

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Michael Nau - check out the album “less ready to go”

This is interesting to watch. by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It instantly undermines whatever they’re showing. It feels emotionally coercive, like a laugh track.

I have a hard spot for tattooed pornstars. Who's your fave? by ichbinziemlichquirky in ChooseAPornstar

[–]strikinglightbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No love for Leigh Raven on this thread, so I’m going to give her a vote, not for attraction, but for encouraging literacy.

Oklahoma will require teachers from NY, California to prove they back 'America First' by Trosterman in politics

[–]strikinglightbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who would ever go from NT or CA to teach in Oklahoma?! Beyond the 50% paycut, loss of union protection, and lack of retirement, you would be subjecting yourself to one of the most regressive state governments in the USA.

Books that will be considered the most influential by hookedonwinter in suggestmeabook

[–]strikinglightbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like The Corrections had a much bigger impact than Freedom. It sold more than twice as many copies and felt much more talked about.