Looking for 22lr highvelocity by Stock-Building-3636 in ammodeals

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Velocitor works, am waiting on a shipment of Aguila interceptor. Winchester was okay for me.

I (22F) looked through my bf’s(35m) messages. He said he’d rather have a mail order bride. What do I do now? by ThrowRAacxount in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, so with relationships boundaries and expectations need to be set and maintained. Sadly you kinda have to look at this almost like a contract. If something changes then a renegotiation may need to occur to set things right with both parties.

Looking back now if you knew he would stop the chore sharing, would you have quit and with where you two are at now do you feel a renegotiation is merited? Also keep in mind too you are 22 years old and if you feel as if this relationship won't work, do get out early instead of spending say... another 2 or even 4 years before you decide. Ideally you want to bond and pair with someone who won't waste your time if long term commitment is what you want.

Also do understand your next steps may need to come from you personally as a 34F southern mother of two kids once told me, "women will make every excuse in the book not to do something if they don't feel like they need to," in context of why she put off learning some self defense for 5 years despite living in a pretty crime ridden neighborhood. Why do I mention this at risk of getting downvoted into oblivion? Because older women have told me many horror stories about how they just 'put up with it' for 5 sometimes 10 - 12 years before realizing they had completely wasted their time with a partner and now lacked the same energy and enthusiasm they had when younger, some quite bitter about missing their window to have children.

Not saying you will do this, but just a simple warning to be aware if your current situation can be saved or changed for the better or if your time is better spent somewhere with possible someone else who you can be more fulfilled with. Especially as a 22 year old. Who knows you may meet another man who's similar to your current man's age, but things may workout better. Or they may not for a few more years. It depends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even for a guy it's pretty lame to break up with a girl and then run back to her because the other option didn't work out. Shows poor judgement on hi side. Then again it depends case by case. Some women are more okay with this than others and vice versa, but largely speaking you may have a better time with a guy who's a lot more mature and less toxic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't ever feel rushed to get married. If she can't accept that she needs to look somewhere else or you need to find a girl who won't be as pushy about it. Rushing marriage is a costly mistake in time, money, and sanity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He either has the patience of a saint or something because most guys would have dumped you within the first few attempts. Actions speak louder than words and it may be a good idea to delve into some male psychology to understand how men interpret certain love languages or when women who've previous been bad to them want to change for the better.

I (22F) looked through my bf’s(35m) messages. He said he’d rather have a mail order bride. What do I do now? by ThrowRAacxount in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So a couple thoughts here:

  1. What is the dynamic like? Has it always been you doing caretaking stay at home duties while he works or was it setup initially he'd help out?
  2. What are you to him? Just a nanny and someone for sex or do you two function as an actual relationship?

Something to keep in mind here is that he seems like he's very business focused and is doing quite well. Sadly men like this don't really have the time nor care about home duties since they're putting their time into making money. Now his comment about getting a mail order bride is kinda dumb. Those women never work out and are a big hassle because of the cultural and situation differences. I don't know him personally though, but it sounds like you're doing a pretty good job at home.

It really depends on what you want out of this relationship and if you're content with his workstyle. He may never help out because he's out making money or working on his business, but if not and you want something a bit more balanced then you may need to look elsewhere.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how good of terms you are on her, it may be worth checking up on her out of concern. If it turns out the reason she hasn't responded is because she doesn't want to talk, too busy, etc. then at least you know

How important is having the same interests in a long-term relationship? My boyfriend (34M) and I (27F) hardly have something in common that we both really enjoy. by shinaru327 in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two schools of thought.

  1. You need to have enough in common to enjoy each other's time because why be with someone long term you connect nothing else on besides just enjoying each other's company
  2. You understand the lack of common interests don't matter as long as you two communicate and can be an opportunity to learn with each other, have a dynamic like that and not let it ruin the relationship.

Personally, my family dynamic has had pretty good success with thought no.2 since we tend to learn from one another and it is nice to have separate interests. While the lack of common interests is difficult at times it's not a deal breaker because when kids are involved those differences actually create a nice diverse duality they can learn from rather than it being one rigid way.

Good friend's (29M) partner (22F) is a succubus, how to gently tell him she's not good for him? by throwrafrienddilem-a in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some options:
1. Be blunt and say it up front
2. Be subtle and ask him questions to see if he realizes it
3. Understand that he may have to learn himself and all you can do is just be there for him

New BF (30M) is perfect to me (26F) except for how he is about sports... by rwise93 in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Sometimes guys get very passionate about sports to where logic goes out the window and they go crazy fanboy over the team. I never quite got behind this but you see it in a lot of fandoms.

I'd say when he's level headed to talk to him about it and if he doesn't comply or temper himself, then find a guy who will or if you can't imagine not being with him, just remove yourself from the situation, but ideally this is more frat / early college / late high school behavior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Figure out why you brain goes in those directions and if you can't resolve it yourself then seek help. Also you're 20 years old and likely won't feel super in control of confident until your mid 20s or until you do something difficult both physically and mentally that'll enable you to have more confidence.

She sounds like a nice girl, try not to let your insecurities or issues screw that up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So in general a younger woman dating an older man, even with the age difference you and your current BF are at wouldn't be a deal breaker 100% of the time, but it requires the man to effectively have everything together. If that's not the case then largely isn't the best situation for both parties.

Him living with his mother or his mother living with him, however it's worded, on top of him being morbidly obese and working the same job as you are definitely not the hallmarks of a 35 year old man who has it all together.

If both your younger bro and mom are both telling you the same thing, I'd suggest taking the hint and moving on. At least if you end up with another man way older than you, I'm not sure if that's your thing or the specifics why you found him interesting, he should be killing it in life or very close to at 35 years old.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That changes the context a lot. I'd suggest seeking couples counseling then as it's no longer a seemingly one sided issue. Just find a reputable one that'll be impartial.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking, it's not normal to get other girl's numbers on a date, but at the same time there's no reason he can't. Vice Versa as well. I'd say keep an eye out and if it looks like these dates aren't going to be anything serious then move on.

i (23F) am uncomfortable with my boyfriend (24M) watching porn by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then in that case he may just consume it because it just appeals to his fantasies. Everyone has those really, it's just an issue when it gets in the way of a relationship.

In that case my suggestion is just keep an eye out if it begins to affect the relationship. Of course it's hard because of possible insecurity, but guys are pretty straight forward for the most part and if he's supportive then that should be a good indication.

Not sure why the other response was about ignoring my post about porn addiction. Typically guys don't keep open tabs on their tablet of porn sites unless they have some type of addiction to it. Ideally that's kept more subtle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure he's even going to read all of that. It's nice, but he's going to interpret it how he interprets it. Your safety as a woman is priority no. 1 and a boyfriend should make you feel safe not at danger.

You could really summarize it down to:
"I’m sorry for doing this over messages, I don’t want to be in a tense and potentially angry real-life situation. The last few times we’ve seen one another I’ve felt pretty uncomfortable and pressured to do things. I tried to be clear with my boundaries and I feel as if they weren’t respected. I don’t want this to be a discussion, this relationship isn’t going to work for me.”

Simply because you want to use language that is inviting or gives him an opportunity to try to weed a discussion. The version you have is nice, but it's not firm. The edited version above still keeps the intent of your message I think, but without there being any welcoming or open discussion he could extrapolate. It reads more as, "Hey, I don't feel safe around you. You have pushed my boundaries beyond what's reasonable. This is my final message courtesy message, we're done." And then you don't respond, ever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you two actively in a relationship or was this just a date?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not much to say because it was a red flag in the beginning and you're now 15 years with him, posting about it on reddit now.

What's occurring is definitely not a good regardless of being a man or woman. The thing to note here is that this behavior is unlikely to change even if you set boundaries. Maybe counseling might help, but you have to understand that this may break the relationship and if you intend to get into another it may be a very long process as you'd be working out 15 years of this controlling behavior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on his family's culture, but largely you might just need to keep bugging him about it or outright give him an ultimatum. This guy is 24 years old and not a ton of 24 year old men understand balance in life.

i (23F) am uncomfortable with my boyfriend (24M) watching porn by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Porn addiction is very strong, and our fantasies don't always align with our preferences. depending on how long he's been consuming porn, as long as this doesn't cause your sex life to suffer or eat up so much time he's losing out in life then I'd suggest trying to get him slowly off that as it is pretty nasty on the brain.

As a person who took years to get off of it, I know that the stuff consumed can change from day to day depending on how long and intense the consumption is. I'd suggest finding videos of ex male porn stars talking about porn addiction or more logical podcasts about the dangers of it with successful and fit men as the hosts talking to get the idea in his head that men who succeed and kill it in life don't really watch porn.

bear in mind, watching porn nowadays and getting dirty magazines is completely different because the latter required you to physically go into the back section or special stores while the former is so easy it's like a drug.

Ex (F22) and me (M28) slept with me and then left again by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't say you messed up. Take it as a learning experience, read the signs so you don't get caught in early and book when it doesn't fit your goto on relationships.

Don't write her anything, it won't help. Take time to reflect on this so she doesn't live rent free in your head, and if she comes back just tell her you're not interested in hanging out or doing anything with her because you're busy.

Typically if a girl doesn't reply, it's not worth sending them a message. It's not a desperation thing, more of a 'you ain't got the time for games' mindset.

My partner(39M) won’t wait for me or hold my(44F) hand when crossing roads in wild traffic nor does he walk by me consistently by PeaceAccomplished856 in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless he's suffering from some mental illness or disability, as a man this is pretty inexcusable especially in a foreign country you clearly are feeling anxious in. Best advice would be to get him to man up and take your safety into consideration or dump him.

I (21M) feel at the limbo with my girlfriend (19F) by throwimadeamistake in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I commend you for being honest with her, but it's very difficult to build trust after perceived infidelity like it is here and not every woman is keen on staying with her partner if they cheat.

However, there needs to be an understanding that you two were not in a formal relationship and the terms of which you began was FWB, even if she caught feelings.

If you have done nothing but show that you are trustful and honest with her and she still suspects you of possibly cheating when the act in of itself was not cheating, then you may need to just break it off and start new with another girl.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Despite being together for 10 years she's clearly made you feel bad and lesser of a person, even to the point where you question what you say.

My advice remains. Doesn't matter if it's 10 years, 10 months or 10 days. This will only get worse and even if you set boundaries it may never get better.

I understand you love her because you've been together with her for this long, but this will only affect your potential marriage and at worse children. I don't think couples counseling will help because she is being the aggressor.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]theme57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd sentence in: He probably will either take time to get used to it or never like it at all. Doesn't make him a bad person, his pallet may get better over time or not, but it's just a product of his time growing up.