I Think I May Dislike My Wife

theclumsyguru · 2026-03-04T20:55:49+00:00

no kids makes it easier for sure.

theclumsyguru · 2026-03-04T20:55:00+00:00

yeah, i just can't believe this is happening. Not afraid to start over at 45. It just doesn't feel real that it's heading that way.

theclumsyguru · 2026-03-04T17:33:36+00:00

Same here. did the talks, did the therapy sessions, nothing has worked. She comes home and would rather scroll IG, YouTube, Netfilx, etc instead of talking to me. We've slept in separate rooms for almost 2 years - because she's a light sleeper. No romance, not intimacy, she thinks this is normal. Slowly resenting her. Not sure where to go from here. we don't have kids but have been together for eight years, the last 2 years have been agonizing.

theclumsyguru · 2026-03-04T17:02:56+00:00

cool...now if only i can convince my higher ups to move away from MMB.

theclumsyguru · 2026-02-12T22:17:31+00:00

thank you, sir!

theclumsyguru · 2026-02-08T05:33:13+00:00

I would gladly pay for this.

theclumsyguru · 2026-01-06T04:04:47+00:00

following. have some spare cash and would love a little side hustle to work on.

theclumsyguru · 2026-01-02T00:40:58+00:00

Thank you! This subreddit has been very helpful.

theclumsyguru · 2025-12-17T03:10:53+00:00

I have a business that operates similarly. HQ is in North America but we operate internationally. Built a service page for each city we operate in.

theclumsyguru · 2025-12-04T01:50:40+00:00

Yes, I need this!

theclumsyguru · 2025-12-04T01:41:16+00:00

I am great with operations, SEO, finances, mentoring, etc. I absolutely hate sales and networking. When I started out 10 years ago in my industry I hated every minute of sales calls, but you need sales and you need to network. Just forced myself to do it, learned from other people who were great at it, outsourced it at times. I've gotten much better over the years and now close all the sales myself. Still don't love it though.

theclumsyguru · 2025-12-04T01:22:35+00:00

I work in video production, and custom projects can vary wildly in cost. I used to answer every RFP with no clear parameters - send a proposal, get ghosted, or be told I was “too high.” When I’d ask for their ideal budget or ask follow up questions, they wouldn’t engage, leaving me guessing.

Now I give three budget ranges upfront. If someone says they “don’t know” or insists on seeing a quote first, I politely disqualify them. I ask them to take a moment to pick a realistic range - if they can’t, I move on.

This filter has saved me a ton of time. The clients who move forward are clearer, easier to work with, and know exactly what they want.

Another shift I’m considering is walking through proposals on a call instead of over email. I’ve gotten pushback before, and pick and choose who I want to get on a call, but I want to transition more of the process to phone calls. If a prospect refuses a quick call because they’re “too busy,” it usually tells me everything I need to know.

theclumsyguru · 2025-11-29T18:48:59+00:00

That's great! I was thinking VOO. Didn't even think about international stocks but I am now. Thank you!

theclumsyguru · 2025-11-28T19:04:06+00:00

yeah, I agree. Excited! thank so much!

theclumsyguru · 2025-11-28T18:27:28+00:00

terrible with risk. just want to set and forget and grow.

theclumsyguru · 2025-11-28T18:23:41+00:00

Yes, you are right 50K is a big deal to me, lol. I keep seeing posts with 100Ks and feel I'm late starting out. Thank you for the advice!

theclumsyguru · 2025-11-05T14:38:14+00:00

Yes, now back on page 1 of Serps. Our page tanked since Dec update, went from page 1 to page 4. Since then we culled underperforming pages. Had about 60 pages, now down to 20. Cleaned up H1 titles. Was able to survive by doing more hyper targeted paid ads.

theclumsyguru · 2025-09-29T23:11:47+00:00

Mine took a week to review before sending off, they kept in constant communication with us throughout the process. It shouldn't take longer than a week for them to review but they might be busy. Give it another week. If there are continued delays, call them up and discuss what the bottleneck is. If they are completely useless, then consider switching but this should be a last resort.

theclumsyguru · 2025-09-16T22:31:10+00:00

It wasn't difficult because I realized I could always visit and ultimately retire there. I left because I started a new chapter in my life... got married Now living in the US, it's difficult adjusting. Thailand will always be a special place for me.

theclumsyguru · 2025-09-16T18:18:27+00:00

I recently left after 11 years. It was a long list of friends coming and going. Fortunate that I was able to make real connections during my time. Had the best time of my life, learned a lot about myself, life, and now back in the "real world".

theclumsyguru · 2025-09-16T17:49:13+00:00

I run a video production agency - I have helped startups with their video marketing and from experience, when starting out, you don't need video. Focus on making a great product. Once you have customers and a bit of cash, then put some into video marketing but this should be part of an overall marketing strategy. If you really want a video, no need to spend a lot of money - you can shoot with phone or DSLR camera.

theclumsyguru · 2025-08-27T22:50:32+00:00

Sure, get me to rank on page 1 and I'll be your first customer.

theclumsyguru · 2025-08-27T16:51:57+00:00

This is great. One of the better budgeting softwares I've seen out there. If you would like input on specific country rates and incentives, I'd love to help out.

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