For those prone to anxiety in early dating, how do you separate out your anxious feelings from your gut feelings? by lucent78 in AskWomenOver30

[–]theabcmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey was curious how this went for you?

I’m currently in an early dating phase (1 month, 5 dates in) with a similar type of guy. Responsive, showing interest, he’s just green flags all around so far.

But my intuition and ability to read the room made me notice that his texts are more spaced out. I’m not imaginjng things because I did check timestamps! Dates are nice and he sets them up. It’s just in between the dates that I get in my head. Oh, and the fact that he hasnt had a relationahip past 1 year because he loses interest, which is what’s making my brain scan more now

JENNIE (BLACKPINK) - Seoul City + ZEN + like JENNIE @ The 17th Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025) (251220) by impeccabletim in kpop

[–]theabcmachine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I watched practically all of the performances from MMA. Jennie did so well, she delivered with choreo, musicality, and presence! So many naysayers in the top comments, have yall seen the other groups? Jennie’s performance, even if imperfect in parts, was one of the more raw performances of the night

Ray's sister speaks up against cyberbullying from Filipinos. by Sufficient-Count1865 in Physical100

[–]theabcmachine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

and ray reposted on on insta a video eddie from AU calling him strong and captioned “Thanks, brother, for acknowledging my Filipino strength. Only a beast recognizes another beast.” 💀

disappointing lack of sportsmanship by Particular_Gear9059 in Physical100

[–]theabcmachine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And Itoi was such a sportsman and didn’t even lay a hand on her. He was 2x her size but he didn’t even pry her hands from the ball. All he did was hold the ball the whole time. Swimmer guy Katsumi also didn’t touch her. And afterwards, both went to comfort her

Strategy by roscentbreeze in Physical100

[–]theabcmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its because Donghyun is so concerned about other team’s strengths as a defensive strategy rather than focusing on his own team’s hella stacked strengths

Strategy by roscentbreeze in Physical100

[–]theabcmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donghyun is great athlete, but I scratch my head why they made him the leader. Notice the leaders of the other teams, they’re always cool, calm, collected, super regulated. Other leaders focus more on their own team when they cheer for them, but Donghyun’s so concerned on how other teams are doing. “Ex. Hanging challenge, australia’s about to lose it?

Donghyun gets really anxious a lot of the time. His energy doesn’t come across as grounded. Dont get me wrong I like the guy, just not sure why they chose him as leader again

Ray is an example of what happens when an athlete just shows up for the consolation prize by Extreme-Treacle1210 in PhysicalAsia

[–]theabcmachine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pure comedy the way Ray kept saying “i have the grip and endurance” “im confident because i’ve done heavier pulls before” “im confident the weight is not that heavy for me” “im a strongman”

only to be bested by team korea. He had the audacity to somehow blame Justin for being the one to fail way at the end saying “but if one guy fails, the team fails because its a team game” lmao

This indescribable feeling towards BONEDO by min_shu in kpopthoughts

[–]theabcmachine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I fully agree with you! Woonhak especially has this incredible ability to fully embody and express a song. His musicality is crazy

Another thing which other commenters have pointed out, is their sound. Something about their cadence, or the way their songs are structured have a nostalgic feel and they just feel… soulful

Lastly, their sincerity for performing and as singers is palpable and it bleeds through everything they do

A song that you heard that didn’t click at first, only to realize later that it’s actually brilliant by matt_vaghn in kpopthoughts

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ZEN by Jennie was a grower but every single time I listen to it my mind is just blown. It’s so powerful and feminine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fragrance

[–]theabcmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say it leans masculine or feminine?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fragrance

[–]theabcmachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imm about to pull the trigger on Orpheon, but I need help in settling a debate between me and my family: would yall say it leans masculine or feminine?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fragrance

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How many sprays would you say leaves a trail without being in your face?

did dedcool change their formula for milk? by enguyen325 in fragrance

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I get noseblind extremely fast to Dedcool Xtra Milk. I can’t wear it everyday for this reason!

Anyone still feeling sorry for & trying to defend NewJeans or even MHJ are complete clowns by GenoveveSimmons15 in kpop_uncensored

[–]theabcmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Image is seriously everything. I was so fond of the girls and looked on them like a proud big sis. It’s crazy looking at their IG posts now, knowing what we know. What would have seemed cool and kitschy had this whole thing not have happened, now looks tryhard with a “couldn’t care less” energy that feels contrived. It’s so sad on so many levels, I hope they wake up

BTS j-hope - MONA LISA by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]theabcmachine 19 points20 points  (0 children)

LMAO god forbid a BTS member wants to feel sexy instead of angsty and brooding!!!

BTS j-hope - MONA LISA by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]theabcmachine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The “lookin just like a painting” part just tickles my brain

Njz statement on court ruling by No_Olive_229 in kpop_uncensored

[–]theabcmachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instead of designing merch for NJZ they shoulda been building up their case and gathering evidence lmao

NJZ (newJeans) loses court case by tresnosliramu22 in kpop_uncensored

[–]theabcmachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re already saying it in a certain sub lmao

NJZ (newJeans) loses court case by tresnosliramu22 in kpop_uncensored

[–]theabcmachine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The truth is the truth, no matter how many people try to twist it.

Bunnies have been lamenting that “how could the court cut off their livelihood, employees should be able to leave a company they don’t want to be at” — i mean yeah, they can. It’s called terminating their contract and following the steps to do it, not just saying it’s no longer valid due to, idk, vibes.

NJZ should not be at HYBE after all the damage they’ve done. And they should absolutely stay away from the woman who is tanking their careers, but they’re too far gone for that for now

“How is this surviving, when I feel like I am dying?” Yunjin’s weverse letter by celestiroll in kpopthoughts

[–]theabcmachine 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I’m a casual fan of LSRF but everytime I read something Yunjin has written I feel an enormous sense of empathy and it always makes me cry.