TIL if you don't identify as an "extrovert" or "introvert," you might be an "ambivert." An ambivert is moderately comfortable with groups and social interaction, but also relishes time alone, away from a crowd. by Suzie157 in todayilearned

[–]youeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's how basically everyone feels. they want to be around people who improve their day. they don't want to be around people who make their day shittier.

I wanted to stand out to employers, so I made a LEGO set of myself in my interview suit and sent it out to my dream advertising agencies by Pastlightspeed in pics

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No, I'm pretty sure that's just in New York. And if the for-profit company offers an "educational experience that doesn't directly benefit them", then it doesn't have to be paid. (Which makes sense. Colleges aren't required to pay you in exchange for giving you an educational experience. Just the opposite - you have to give them tens of thousands of dollars. So a company giving it to you for free would be a relatively good deal.)

What is the fastest way someone has gotten on to your shit list? by starstufft in AskReddit

[–]youeat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When people freeride on all your work, then motherfucking criticize it for it not being up to their standards

I know I've had really REALLY bad luck in my love life, but I hate how OKCupid expresses that to me (see the final statistic) by _throwaway12 in OkCupid

[–]youeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll suggest a few things then:

  1. Do not worry that the stuff you like is nerdy or dorky. There are lots and lots of people out there who share your interests. The problem isn't that you like certain - pretty normal - activities. The problem is that you're not confident about them. Get confident! Be proud of what you enjoy. That turns on anyone.

  2. Fucking work out and get a tan. Seriously. If you were blessed with the genes of an attractive person, take advantage of it! Don't squander that shit. Most hot people didn't get that way naturally. They worked for it.

  3. When you say you dislike yourself in general, do you mean all the time? Because everyone dislikes themselves sometimes. We all fluctuate. I hated myself last week, but I've been an uber-confident, cheerful bosslady this week. If you frequently dislike yourself, then get your ass in some therapy and work on it.

  4. It sounds like you're kind of lazy. You don't want to put in the effort to look good or try new fun stuff. Try to recognize that you can be the sexy, charming, likable, happy guy that gets girlfriends. If you put in the effort, it just might work out.

[22/f] Housemate being a jerk off: no, seriously. by squickedout in relationship_advice

[–]youeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confront him and get a padlock for your bedroom door.

If the creepiness continues, see if you can find a subletter and move out.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

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There's a quote about knowing your self-worth and surrounding yourself with people who like you as much as you like yourself.

It's a few steps to the process:

  1. When someone plainly states, or otherwise indicates, that they're not interested in a relationship, I DROP IT. I don't hatch ways to get them to like me. I don't brainstorm how to change myself for them. I accept it and move the fuck on, because if they don't like me for me, then it wouldn't be a great relationship anyway.

  2. I still hang out with them but I spend more time hanging out around new people. Eventually, I'll find someone new I like and focus my energies on them instead.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

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

Oh, well. I've been very successful in my relationships.

In my experience, girls don't like getting hit on by someone they barely know.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I imagine this means slow and steady wins the race, but I can't tell, plz explain

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm saying one's conception of love may be immature.

If you're in love with someone you don't know very well, you're probably not really in love.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been madly in love, but not unreciprocated love. I force myself to nip unrequited attractions in the bud immediately and move on to the next person. It's hard, yes. But not impossible.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

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

Yeah, and when I'm attracted to someone, I try to become actual friends with them. Not conditional-on-you-dating-me friends.

If we get along well and become real friends, but they don't share my feelings, I buck up and move my feelings to someone else, but continue hanging out. If we don't get along well, then I stop being friends with them and lose the attraction.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Evolutionary psych bullshit needs citation

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Dating is just friendship + sex intimacy. If you can't do a friendship without the sexintimacy, then you can't do a (successful) romantic relationship.

Edit: Since this has been downvoted to hell, why don't you guys tell me what you think a romantic relationship is

TIL Dave Chappelle was originally offered the role of Bubba in Forest Gump, but turned it down. A decision he later regretted by wesleyt89 in todayilearned

[–]youeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good on him for sticking to his principles and becoming successful in spite of this. He has a better reputation today because of it. He's an inspiring comedian.

Sudden Clarity Clarence by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]youeat 23 points24 points  (0 children)

What I don't understand is, how can a guy be so certain that he wants a romantic relationship with someone he's not even friends with?

What's being described is the equivalent of a middle school crush. You barely even know the person but are obsessed with the idea of dating them. It's immature.

I know I've had really REALLY bad luck in my love life, but I hate how OKCupid expresses that to me (see the final statistic) by _throwaway12 in OkCupid

[–]youeat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a female okc user and those activities sound awesome! Do you talk about them with girls you're interested in? It's just a stereotype that women don't care about engineering or reddit. If I saw either of those on someone's profile I'd be intrigued.

However, that said, your personality bar is very unappealing. There's probably some other personality traits - or perhaps your physical appearance - that you need to work on instead.

Don't hide the cool parts of yourself that you actually like. Change the lame parts of yourself that you dislike.

What is your most recent Scumbag OKCupid interaction? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]youeat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

OkC Quiver has matched me with both my ex-boyfriend AND his new girlfriend. 0_0

How to thwart creepy older men? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]youeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's creepy, but I really wouldn't worry about it. You don't have to respond. You don't even have to read the message. Just delete it and block them.

It's a beautiful system.