Hear me out, I know this will get some heat because for years this game has been horribly misunderstood by the fandom BUT inhales Crisis Core is a Clerith game. Start to finish, beginning to end, never anything else.
First of all I want to say that Nojima has his story and he doesn't deviate with it. It's consistent through and through. Like most stories, there's no purpose to building up CA as the main romance of the series only to introduce competition like CT and ZA, it detracts from that story. We see that in Rebirth the story flows only perfectly with CA and that's by design.
There's no point nor purpose to showing Aerith and Zack fall in love and spend years dating only to have them parted. This "star crossed lovers" theme alone is Clerith coded, and Clerith original, but having it in Crisis Core makes no sense especially if the intent is to then somehow reunite them. We must look at this deeper.
So we have to say, that just as Clerith's love is the most important part of the OG and trilogy, so it is the same with the Compilation. We see that Hollowed is a love song from Cloud to Aerith, which he sings even before they come together and then are taken apart. It's a foreshadowing of their love. So there is form for having CA before CA take the lead in the story.
Crisis Core is more subtle about it, but it's there. Cloud is in the background but he's searching, searching for purpose not knowing that purpose is Aerith. He pushes himself to be something and someone he's not to impress Tifa not realising that she doesn't care for him anyway, just wants a SOLDIER.
MEANWHILE, it's Zack who sets the scene. Cloud idolises Zack, they are friends yes but he's Cloud's hero in more ways than one. Zack we see is the wingman in Rebirth, helping set the two up once again, but even back in Crisis Core he does this. He tells Cloud all about this really pretty girl, he gives him the confidence and the awareness, sowing the seeds of love that would sprout in his heart and mind into a beautiful array of reunion flowers.
Zack himself flirts with many girls and such, but he sees just how much Cloud and Aerith are destined so he fights to get Cloud back to her at the end. There's proof for this, as he tells Cloud specifically that he will be his living legacy, just after his last thoughts are of Aerith. Cloud inherits the Buster Sword, the SOLDIER first class rank and the role as leading man of Aerith's affections.
Meanwhile Aerith herself is primed. Zack gave her such ammo to make her ready, teaching her the one date trick and making her more outgoing and unafraid of SOLDIER. By the time Cloud arrives she's ready for him. She's been waiting for him all this time. Zack even built the flower wagon with which she gets confidence to sell flowers and that's how she meets Cloud!
This series is so well written tbh I'm not surprised people miss the obvious. Clerith is probably the best written love story of our time, the best example of star crossed lovers built up to be together but tragically ripped apart. That love doesn't just happen during the two weeks of FF 7, but has been grown and developed through Before Crisis, Crisis Core and more. The devs wanted us to see that so they re-release the game before Rebirth to enhance the CA vibes and what did they name it? Reunion. They are hinting at the future for CA and I'm ready!

From selling Phone Covers to selling Smartwatches, NOISE is a bootstrapped company from IN.
You know what's impressive? This company has risen to become the world's fourth-largest smartwatch maker in 2024.
But what if I told you it started only 7 years ago?
Let's break it down!

From Bikaner to Silicon Valley

Two siblings from the tier-2 town of Bikaner in Rajasthan, India started Noise, initially as a phone-cover company.
They tapped into the booming smartphone revolution in 2014 and their business took off.
We're talking about 50 phone covers being sold within 15 minutes on e-commerce platforms!
Their success led to Noise 1.0 generating $1M in sales in the first year.

The Pivot to Smart Tech

But the brothers weren't satisfied staying in a commodity business without differentiation.
They saw the potential of smart wearables, an industry sparked by Apple's launch of their first smartwatch in 2015, and their first wireless Airpod in 2016.
By 2017, more than 18 million smart-watches and around 15 million Airpods were sold globally.
Yet, in India, smartwatch sales were reported to be just 100k units in 2014 and 500k by 2015.

Noise 2.0: A New Era

This disparity discharged the next electricity bolt for the brothers.
By 2016, Noise decided to focus on smartwatches betting on their growth potential in India.
Their vision?
Providing high quality and affordable smartwatches with more features than just health related ones, to the Indian market.
Making a smartwatch in India in 2016, though? Not a walk in the park.
Noise had to turn to tech partners in Taiwan and China to import raw materials and tech.

Overcoming the Initial Stumbles

The debut of U8 smartwatch was not really a grand applause. But, taking customer feedback into account, Noise launched their flagship smartwatches, ColorFit and ColorFit Pro, in 2018.
That paid off.
From a mere $3M Revenue in FY18, it clocked $20M in FY20.

Leveraging the Pandemic

COVID-19 fostered a health-conscious attitude among Indians, turning smartwatches from a luxury to a necessity.
Fast forward to 2021, about 12M smartwatches were sold and Noise reigned supreme with a 27% market share.
By then, the bootstrapped startup was the world's fourth-largest smartwatch brand, with revenue reaching almost $100M Rs in FY22.

The Twin Challenges: Competition and Quality

However, even as the market leader, Noise is grappling with two issues: stiff competition from over 80 smartwatch manufacturers and complaints about product quality and after-sales services.

The Roadmap Ahead

So, what does the future hold?
Noise is now aggressively marketing, having roped in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador.
It has dedicated Noise Labs to explore emerging technology. The focus is on smart rings, anticipated to grow 10x by 2032, and wireless earphones, thanks to their recent investment round from Bose.
Finally, the manufacturing of their products will be localized in collaboration with Optiemus Electronics and Taiwan’s Foxconn. This will help control quality and reinforce the Make-in-India image.
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Alright! That's it from my side.
Do you think Noise can create a global wearable brand? Drop your views in the comments below.
I love to study startups that are bootstrapped and competing with global giants.
It takes different mettle to be able to create bootstrapped profitable company.
P.S. I'm Ankit - founder Dottypost - I build AI SaaS for the world 🌎

She said she had her entire life planned, since she was a little kid it was meant to go this specific way. She would go to middle school here and then hugh school there and then get this job and life in New York and be a lawyer. She said that's how it was meant to be. She didn't, it never happened. Somewhere or othe the plan fell from its silver tipped glory into the waxy murky depths of "whatevers next." That's where I've lived for a very long time, not quite drowning because I was built for the sea, not quite living because no one should ever be alone. The last time I truly expected life to go as I thought it would was when I was a little boy, me and him were meant to go to Mars where we would be brothers and kings in a land where there was no school and infinite ice cream. I didn't, it never happened. So I've been slowly drowning in whatevers next for a very long time. And then she came and pulled me out of my ocean and told me just how it was meant to go as she pulls her fingers through my hair and looks me straight into my brightening eyes, then she glances to the side almost as if she were guilty that her origional plan didn't include me. Her origional plan didn't include drowning. Maybe if she had wished a little harder for what she wanted and I had wished a little less hard not to be lonely then it could've worked out. Maybe in a few years she would have been walking down the street in Manhattan and she would have been exactly what she wanted to be and I would have been drowning around in circles and she would see me and think "that boy has very sad eyes" and then later when she tries to remember the color of those eyes she realizes she can't. And I wouldnt miss her because I would be missing everyone. It is so lovely that the world ruins plans.

My partner and I have been together 5 years (me 31F, him 32M) and started seeing a couples therapist 2 months ago for what I would call pre-engagement counseling. Our relationship is generally good, but we needed some support/structure around this decision - we grew up with very different models of marriage from our parents - and it's been really helpful so far.
However, the doubt is like this obnoxious cat that keeps sneaking back in through any cracked door even though our lingering issues (nothing alarming like some stuff on this subreddit; moreso things like working on having deeper conversations and date nights instead of defaulting to TV on the couch) are visibly improving with the help of therapy.
I've been asking my friends/family what made them decide to get married, and they all seem so confident about their decision. "I just knew" is a common theme. I guess what I really want people to do for me is normalize some degree of doubt, but I don't want to ask about it directly because I don't want the friend alarm bells to go off. The only one to even mention doubt was my friend's recent fiance, who said the decision came when the major doubts about the relationship were laid to rest.
But what if this never goes away? I know what my anxiety looks like and this looks like it: intellectualizing, hyper-analyzing, every little thing like a perfectly normal stretch of silence triggering thoughts like "we don't talk enough, I don't want to be one of those old couples eating silently together in a restaurant!"
I made some bad calls making big decisions in my 20s and it's given me particularly bad anxiety around it. I don't think I've ever "just known" anything in my entire life. He treats me well, I can always count on him, I know I love him and the life we have together. And yet. What if I write off doubt as anxiety and it turns out to be intuition I should have listened to?
All I know for sure is that on days where I feel good about marriage and truly believe it could be the right choice, I feel great. But on days where I'm sucked into doubt and I think it might not be right and we might have to break up, I feel terrible. I don't want to break up. But we've been together 5 years, marriage is important to me, and I don't want to spend forever in a relationship I can't commit to, either.
What have people's experiences around doubt and engagement/marriage been like?

In today's digital age, where businesses rely heavily on technology, cybersecurity has become paramount. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, it's no longer enough to merely install antivirus software or set up a firewall. Companies need comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that encompass various aspects of protection, including social engineering assessment.
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Welcome! Please, have a seat. CAVEAT: THIS IS LONG.
Comfortable? Want something to eat or drink? What streaming services do you enjoy? Here's the remote. Help yourself while I get rustle up some vittles.
Well now… where to begin? I am a Female Empath Ambivert with a lot of interests. Oh… I said that already.
Hmmmm… what else? I'm a professional chorister, I 'sing' eight languages, including Hebrew, Czech, and Russian, have sung at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden and have sung American and World Premieres.
-I am a Britophile and also appreciate Japanese, Korean and Chinese cultures.
-I own several Sarees as formal wear—my favorite ensemble is ivory, fuschia and orange, with matching hat, shoes and handbag.
-I LOVE dubbed anime (sorry, but I am allergic to subtitles).
-I have practiced Kundalini Yoga for over ten years.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT—Over the last four years, my dress size and weight used to begin with a two—NOW, I AM A SIZE SIX and have maintained this since 8/2023. I love fashion! I'm purging my dressing room like crazy but have a talented tailor who perfects my investment pieces.
An interesting tidbit: I used to wear a size 10 shoe. Now I'm a 9-9 1/2. Less pressing into my shoes. I've had to donate/sell 90% of my collection. For every pair of shoes donated to DSW Shoe Warehouse each week, I earn 50 points toward a future purchase. I donated over 25 pairs of shoes, one-two pairs a week. Interested? All you have to do is bring your shoes to any DSW store each week and drop them in the Shoe It Forward box. You'll earn 50 points for every weekly donation made. To receive your points, make sure you let a store associate know you are donating and provide them your DSW VIP member number.
I play FREECELL, SOLITAIRE AND CASTLE on my phone. I'm an advanced beginner techie and watch my favorite techhead, Marques Brownlee, on YouTube. I also watch Bernadette Banner, Karolina Zebrowska, Nerdforge, Rachel Maksy, ZHC Crafts, Girl With The Dogs 2, Tina Yong, Charlotte Dobre, Haute LeMode, Understitch, Underskin, Micarah Tewers, Michel Janse, Jon Solo, Mrwhostheboss, and a few others. I only watch one hour of news a day.
I enjoy pencil sketching and seek watercolor classes during summer, 2024. I enjoy the arts in general, and I am a model and voice actor.
•Air Sign? Earth Sign? Fire Sign? Water Sign? (Fire, with a lot of water and earth elements)
•Passionate Hobby/Avocation/s (Choral Music, learning different languages)
•An accomplishment you're proud of (Sang with Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden in December, 2023)
•Favorite Movie(s) or Genre(s) (I love anime, movies from the 1930s and 1940s, musicals and the Marvel Universe franchise)
•Favorite Cuisine(s) and Foods (Mexican, Middle Eastern and Japanese; I enjoy a corned beef sandwich and a pastrami sandwich on a Kaiser roll with three slices of tomato, mayo and brown mustard on the side)
•Languages you speak/sing (I sing eight languages including Hebrew, Czech and Russian; I speak very, very little Cantonese, Spanish, German, French and Japanese)
•Two dad/corny/ knock knock jokes (Knock knock. Who's there? Amos. Amos who? A mosquito bit me. Knock knock. Who's there? Andy. Andy who? And he bit me again.)
•Dream Car, color (White Bentley)
•Dream House, style, square footage, decor, special features, acreage (10,000 square feet, Japanese inspired design, privacy windows where people can't see in, on 100 acres, with guest house, fitness facility, theatre, Japanese style house for sauna-hot tub-swimming pool)
•Country you'd like to like to live in for a year (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, France, Italy, Seychelles)
•Dream vocation (Running a global women only rejuvenation station. Education program, curriculum including, but not limited to, 21st century minded skillset, but knowing what a dial telephone is; pro Bono legal eagles; pro Bono CPAs to crunch 1-2-3s; grant writing gurus; wardrobe wizardry; social services superstars; medical and mental health mavericks/mavens. One building, multiple floors, like an Apple, Google, YouTube campus, only vertical, up to code, fully licensed, low carbon footprint, solar energy, biodegradable waste, ethically sourced supplies/vendors, recycling champions, funded by grants and angel venture capitalists. Empathetic, Ethical, Progressive Board of Directors with deep pockets and at least 500 contacts similarly equipped.)
I earnestly seek transparent, authentic, empathetic souls who resonate with me. If you've been nodding, smiling/laughing as you've read this… TAG, HONEYBUNCH. YOU'RE IT! PM ME, PLEASE.
Out of breath? Here. Sit down, sit down. Here's some water and a towel. Thanks for keeping up. I really look forward to enjoying your well organized, massive missive, loosely following my format as an introduction.
Thank you.
Sending you peace, prayers and gratitude, Bella

Like most people, you probably don't give your teeth and gums much thought unless something goes wrong. But maintaining good dental health is crucial to your general well-being. General dentistry in Kirkland can help with it.
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The following are some ways that general dentistry in Kirkland can raise your standard of living:
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(Only Europe, Please) - short note - If you're not into reading or receiving long messages,don't read any further + Please If you don't want to read everything because of my post being too long for you & instead of reading It all - ..skip some parts - find another person to talk to.Let's respect each other and our free time. All people criticizing/making fun of me & other people - will be blocked.Pretty much as people questioning my post and giving me unsolicited advice.I'm not here for any conflicts and I know I can't please everyone - I know I never will.. However It's me who should feel comfortable in my new potential friendship & obviously someone who wants to be my friend - not the whole world.. which is why I don't need any advice from people who don't even want to be a part of my life. The amount of rude people on Reddit always criticizing others and making fun of them is unbelievably high but let me tell you something - NEVER let anyone make choices for you and criticize you only because you're different! Always fight for your dreams and never let anyone make you think you're worthless! It's your life and you're the one deciding what's best for you - If you want to judge me despite not even wanting to talk to me or give me advice better block me! I'm an adult woman and I make all decisions on my own.I'm not trying to "fit in" and be like everyone else - just to get more attention.Accept me for who I am or let go - is my motto.
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Hello guys! 🙂 (read everything before you decide to send me a message) Please send me a message ONLY If you're in the same situation and If your expectations are the same as mine.I want to find like minded people from Europe (Why Europe? Read my post to find out) I'm looking for something permanent (remember - you can feel lonely even If you're surrounded by others - If there's no emotional bond) I'm fed up of meeting people who never make time for me & only text me once or twice a week to ask me "what are you up to?" Out of boredom.I don't want to meet people asking others a million of questions like "what's your favorite movie?" Just to give them one word answer and ask them another question "and music? Your favorite song?" I'm looking for something "deeper" & different 🙂
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What kind of friend would I like to find? Someone to talk to on a daily basis - Someone who needs It & wants It just as much as me
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What are my expectations? I would like to meet someone in a similar situation – why? Because I honestly feel like only a person with the same expectations and a similar outlook on life would get along with me & because I feel more comfortable talking to people like me..Friendless people who need a strong bond - people without friends and partners.. Don't get me wrong…Most people deserve to be happy and It's good to have friends but people who have friends or families in real life are usually more focused on them (which is completely understandable) & have less time for others + I simply don't want to be replaced by anyone..I kind of envy people who can call others , true friends given I don't have an emotional bond with any of my acquaintances. Please send me a message only If you're not In a relationship and don't have friends for the same reasons I've already mentioned before
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Whenever I hear that others have friends I simply get sad because (believe it or not) If I had to choose between 20 people to talk to (acquaintances) and one special person - I'd choose that one special person without any hesitation .
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I'm by no means criticizing people who don't want to talk to others often / People who really are super busy & People who want to find someone to have unimportant conversations with - I'm aware that not everyone has the same expectations which is why everything you're reading now - is here for a reason :) All I'm suggesting is - I don't want anything temporary and I don't want to be the one always giving more than receiving.Listen people - I used to ignore being..ignored by others..always being just an option to talk to during tough times or moments of boredom.I was too young to realize that I was never important enough for most people that were a part of my life. I don't know who needs to hear this but..No one is too busy to make time for you! People make excuses to avoid others because they prioritize everything and (maybe) everyone..over them. It's true that most people are busy - but It takes only a few seconds to start a conversation (If you're into short messages) and a few minutes (1-10/15) to type a long message . Don't let anyone lie to you.
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Truth is that most people either don't like you enough to make time for you or just simply - feel no need to talk to others often but are they too busy? No..You don't need to send me a message just to ask me and tell me "Do you really want to talk every day? I like long messages but I can't promise to contact you often" If you really are unsure please don't send me a message.I don't need more acquaintances aka people to talk to - occasionally.
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I'm not trying to sound rude but conversations once or twice a week wouldn't be enough for me and I don't need them... Let me tell you one thing – A true friend would never just give up on you for no reason :) It’s always possible to find someone to have a random conversation with – someone willing to send you one message once or twice a week..but..It’s almost impossible to find people willing to make more time for you.
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I’m not asking a busy person to make time for me by changing some plans! Absolutely not! I’m here to find someone who wants to talk daily (throughout the day or maybe even night) of one’s own will.Someone looking for the same kind of connection.Strong friendships are based on mutual support. One of the best things you can do for a friend in need, is just to be there for them when they want to talk.I often see posts from people who always say how friendless they are because they don't feel loved or appreciated by their "friends" remember! A true friend - someone who truly likes you or someone who wants to get to know you - will always find time for you.
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I'm not interested in small talk/short messages - I love long and meaningful conversations. It's so easy to find someone who loves abbreviations and questions like "How are you?" How was your day? Or what are you interested in? But so hard/almost impossible to find a person who knows how to keep a conversation going & show others some effort.Building and maintaining friendships takes time and effort.Never allow pursuits or possessions to become bigger priorities than your relations with other people.Close friendships are so important to us because they are so difficult to form + Having friends can help you feel as if you belong to something that brings purpose and connection to your life
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• I do NOT respond to any „Hey,hmu” or „u want to talk?” type of messages (super short messages or messages full of abbreviations – I literally can’t stand abbreviations and acronyms in text messages) ALL messages full of abbreviations will immediately be ignored.I also don't like it when people ignore everything I say in private messages just to focus on a random question or? When they start talking only about themselves and don't ever ask me anything. I love conversations with people referring to everything I say...I want everything I say and do - to be reciprocated
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• No NSFW profiles (checking mental health subreddits NOT included as I'm a huge empath and always try to understand others) - Please! I'm not looking for anyone to flirt with and I'm not looking for a partner either. I always check people's profiles (even comment history) - To avoid guys, trying to get inappropriate pictures from adult women or? flirt with them + I don't want to see you with no clothes on so If you're on Reddit only because you want others to see what's underneath your clothes - I'm not for you! I just simply don't want to see any s e x related activity on your profile If you want to talk to me.
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• If both of us (you and I) are from the same country (I live in a non-English speaking country) - I want to communicate with you in our first language! No - Not because I don't understand English - because as you see - I do. Why then? English is simply overrated and people don't appreciate other languages as much as they should. So.. If we're from the same country and you want to talk only in English (which is quite common on reddit) - Talk to someone else. I just don't want to talk to a person from the same country as mine - in a foreign language as It's just something I don't understand even If all you want is to improve your language skills
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• Please only adult people 18-36 (age range) It doesn't matter to me If you're younger or older than me (as long as you're not underage) So.. don't worry! I just want to have discussions with emotionally mature people :)
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• I don’t respond to messages I don’t find interesting even If they're long - If after receiving and reading your message I don't feel comfortable or think "I wouldn't get along with him/her" I simply do not respond (what I’m suggesting is that I don’t always respond to someone’s first or second message because..sometimes you just know If you’d get along with someone or not- I’d never ignore anyone after days or weeks of daily conversations though) just because I don’t want to do anything forcefully & because I don’t want to lead anyone on. I read all messages but I definitely don't respond to all of them! I want to make it clear because I don't want to be accused of not responding and not reading people's messages! - Some people don't message me back as well and even If It's a bit disappointing I'm ok with that! - as long as there's no emotional bond - Not responding to someone's first or second message Is completely OK! If people think they wouldn't get along with a stranger - is there a reason to start a conversation? I don't think so. I can't stand being ignored after days or weeks of daily conversations and seeing people changing priorities over time.. but that's something different - something I don't want to go through ever again for real. If I'm really interested in someone's message it's impossible to hear from me "I'm too busy" because I know myself and If I had no time for others - I wouldn't be here. I don't want to pretend someone I'm not and always try to find some cheap excuses to avoid others. (unlike most people who don't want to talk to others)
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• It would be better If you guys were into emojis - like me - to describe your emotions In text messages. Two emojis - 🙂 and 🙁 are completely enough! I just don't like emotionless conversations.I also don't like it when people say "yeah" or yea"as it sounds dismissively. First impression Is everything to me! I want to see your kindness even in a text message - Emojis are very helpful to express your emotions.I don't want to meet people who say "crying Is a weakness" - It's OK to cry even If you're a guy!
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• I would rather talk to a homebody - not another person who always has something to do as people who are very busy don't even have time for daily conversations
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• If you're another person interested only in "childish conversations" such as "HEYOOO! I'M BORED! Ya like Pizza or cheese? xDDDD 🤣" I'm begging you! Don't send me a message.I'm not a child anymore and such messages don't make me smile or laugh.I'm looking for someone interested In serious discussions - not another person just seeking some entertainment out of boredom . Conversations with sarcastic undertones (even when It comes to some emojis such as 🤣😂) are not for me. Your typing style matters to me! Why? when It comes to online conversations with someone new - It's not always possible to know If someone Is laughing at you.. or with you. Let me tell you something else! Jokes about cancer, disabilities and death are UNACCEPTABLE to me. If you find joy In someone else's misfortune you are not a person I want to know.
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• Time response matters to me a lot! I would never ask anyone to be online all day long and I'm NOT asking any of you for any instant messaging as I'm someone who would rather wait an hour or two to receive a proper response instead of some short and pointless messages but I'm interested only in daily conversations and I don't want to wait any longer than 6 hours to get a message from you.I don't need unbelievably long messages either! Messages as long as the second paragraph of my post - are completely enough. If you like longer messages? you can send me a longer message, but If you want to send me one word or one sentence as a response to my post - don't expect a reaction from me. I don't want to come across as rude - I just don't want to waste your time
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• I'm strongly AGAINST picking on people you don't even want to chat with - and making fun of them! I can't stand people who criticize others publicly or make fun of them! (only because they disagree with someone they don't even know) There's no place In my life for someone using Reddit, to hurt other people
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• I'm not into foul language and I definitely don't want to talk to people who swear a lot...
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• I want to meet assertive people who know what they want and always stand up for their friends
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• I want to meet someone willing to call me In the future, someone spontaneously sending me pictures of animals or food, et cetera. I want more than just text conversations.. 🌻
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Why can’t you see any of my hobbies listed down below? Because what really matters to me is..who you are (If you’re honest, talkative ,understanding, caring and trustworthy – for example) just simply – It matters to me what you’re like! not what you like.Don’t get me wrong – you can tell me what your hobbies are but from my point of view - people's hobbies are important - If you want to find a gaming buddy or If you want to meet someone to hang out with in real life and..go bowling for example.What most people seem to care about are other people's passions – I don’t. I get along with other people despite having completely different hobbies but I absolutely don’t get along with people way different than me (different expectations and outlook on life – way different sense of humor or personality traits – It’s just an example) It doesn't make ANY DIFFERENCE to me If you're a gamer or? Someone interested in photography! It doesn't make any difference - > as long as you're talkative and kind and If you also want to find someone willing to stay in your life..for good - But If you're into small talk and all you want is to...type and receive super short messages or If you're here only because you're bored and don't know what to do + If you're a very sarcastic person - I'm definitely not for you! I don't get along with overly sarcastic people turning everything into a joke. Friendships should be natural – not forced. I wouldn't get along with people who laugh at everything.. In my opinion most people are way too sarcastic.. It's quite sad... Sarcasm can also be another form of passive-aggressive behavior.
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People who want to be to friends should feel comfortable and have something in common. No - not necessarily a similar taste in music or movies but something else..Most friendships don't fizzle out because of people not having the same hobbies but..because they just simply have different expectations when It comes to something important.I'm not here out of boredom and trust me - I'm not here to meet as many people as possible.I choose quality over quantity.I highly value myself and my time & Sometimes one person but a person who makes you feel comfortable and understood - is more than enough :) We ALL can choose what kind of people we’d like to talk to and maybe even become really good friends with and I? I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.We all have some expectations after all.I know that people don't have to talk as often as possible in order to become friends but I'm interested only in daily conversations. If you really need someone to talk to due to loneliness and If you have time to talk to me daily (throughout the day and maybe even night) I always make time for others.I'm literally always available.I could even stay up all night long only to talk to someone important to me. I’m ready to commit but only If there’s some chemistry between me and someone else.I don’t do anything forcefully.
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If you want to talk to me tell me your story - tell me why you're here, what kind of friend would you like to meet :) Et cetera.Such messages are way more interesting to me than...someone's long list of hobbies. I know! It's unusual on reddit but I don't make friends based on hobbies..I want to meet someone with the same mindset as mine to finally feel understood and get close to someone new. You can share your problems with me - I absolutely don't mind "complaining" as I've been through a lot in my life.What do people usually tell you when you tell them that something's wrong? "Don't complain" or "Life's not over yet - one day you'll be happy" or "There are worse situations than yours" and..obviously "Find a therapist" Life's not a fairytale and sometimes things don't go as planned.Emotions shouldn't be bottled up.I'm sick of people always telling others "everything's gonna be ok" move on " & more..Trust me people - not everyone wants to hear "Just believe in yourself and everything's gonna be ok" Some people take it as reassurance - but others? They would rather hear something different 🙁Imagine being told that things will be okay, only for them to get worse..Do you guys know why telling someone "everything's gonna be ok" Is wrong? Because you can't see the future.
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You can't guarantee others that one day they'll finally be happy + when It comes to social interactions - We're responsible only for ourselves - not others & as you guys know people let us down quite often (sometimes even when there's no reason) so instead of telling people how they should move on, forget everything and be happy or asking them to find a therapist - be there for them! Always be willing to listen to them If you really like them or want to get to know them & don't suggest everyone in a tough situation to find a therapist because even the best therapist won't ever replace a true friend + It's quite normal to be disappointed If people always do something to hurt you. Sharing your hardships with other people in a very similar situation or exactly the same one - is VERY helpful If the other person understands you & wants to start all over by just letting it all out! Feeling emotional support instead of always hearing some "positive quotes" or someone saying "Stop complaining let's talk about something else - Is very important! "Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on. I appreciate sensitive people who always try to understand others. If after hearing a sad story all you want to say is "forget the past and move on" you're not for me. It's important to be a good listener and provide emotional support to others
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Please - If you're a completely different person than the described type of person I'm looking for (If you love abbreviations,If you don't need a stable friendship, If you're sarcastic and quiet) or If you simply disagree with my post - don't force yourself to send me a message.I want my new potential friendship to be natural which is why I want you to contact me only If your needs are the same - I don't want you to pretend someone you're not - only to please me - Pretending to be someone you're not - is the worst.I want to finally be happy again & find someone "always" wanting to talk - sending me random pictures throughout the day - food pictures or pictures of some animals. What is the most important to me? I want to find people who value online friendships as much as they would value real life ones as there's another human being on the other side
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I know It's possible to meet people with exactly the same expectations as mine but It's just not easy because most people are Interested In temporary and entertaining conversations. People like me are just "different" I really want to finally find someone who loves emojis as much as I do.. someone who loves sweet, warm and serious discussions at the same time. Emojis really do - change conversations 😊

2 Month ago, a friend of my class at school suddenly disappeared and all my class noticed it. This friend was absent in class for more than 1 month and half. We thought he had gone on vacation and was coming back later or that he had moved. Until he came back to high school super-weak, he barely spoke and we were really worried about his health. One day someone in the class decides to cheer him up, to support him. This friend therefore decided to ask the vast majority of the class to chip in to give him a gift. So, we all scrambled to find the money needed to buy the gift. And today, we gave this gift to a friend in great difficulty. He was moved, he didn't have the words to thank us all for giving him this gift so that he could fight his illness which was slowly weakening him until he was no longer with us. We all gave him a collective hug, tons of handshakes. 1 Hour ago, he messages us via voice messages where he thanked us for everything we had done for him. His words were more than moving. He told us all about his illness, how this gift touched him deeply in "the depths of his heart."
So, I'm posting this message here to just say something important that we may not know. A friend is a friend and nothing can replace him, even if he is absent most of the time from our lives, this friend will always be there for his loved ones. And we must not neglect the small differences that can separate us. Even a gift, big or not can change someone forever. So everyone who reads this message, never hating someone means that that person has good inside. So, say "I love you" to this person even after a quarrel or an argument. Because you may never see this person ever again in your life.

I'm in a little pickle and can't decide which route to take. I'll try my best to simply this.
I'm currently with a mid-sized CPA firm with the eventual opportunity to buy a minority stake (5%) in the firm. I've been with this firm ever since getting out of college and think of them as a second family. I've also known most of the partners my entire life. The issue is, I'm unsure what the timeline is on when I might become a partner. I've discussed it with our current managing partner and thought I would be able to buy in a couple of years ago, but the firm with through a partnership change with a couple of the original partners, and was told that we'd discuss it after that dust settled.
Recently, I was (unsolicitedly) offered a position as a controller for a local company, thanks to a friend of mine. There are no other candidates for that position and it comes with compensation that would almost double what I'm currently making.
My issue is I love my current job, but if I were granted the opportunity to buy into the partnership, I would have to take a loan out to do so which means I wouldn't see a massive change in my pay until a few years down the road when that loan had been paid off. However, I do know that I would have the opportunity to eventually own more than just 5% (possibly upwards to 15-20%). Also, I would have the advantage of job security with holding an equity position in the firm. But with the controller position, I would immediately be paid substantially more.
I do plan on talking with our current partners to tell them about my surprise offer as I would strongly believe they would make a counter offer. But, I'm not sure what that counter offer might be, assuming they do try to make one.
What would you do in my situation?

Hey y'all, been thinking about the difference between "setting boundaries" with others, and "seeking accommodations" from them. I'm wondering if these things are functionally interchangeable. In other words, can i can frame my boundaries as accommodations, to make them easier for others to receive? And if I frame certain accommodations as boundaries, does that change their nature?

• To "set a boundary" with someone is to identify a clear guideline about how one wants to be treated, and stating it as a requirement for engagement.
• To "seek an accommodation" from someone is to identify a change that you need others to make, in order to engage.

Feel free to comment or elaborate on my definitions, if you feel they need nuance. I'm trying to figure this out for myself and I'm open to feedback.
An example I'm thinking of is related to a trigger i have, where i become overwhelmed when my friends "think out loud" through their upcoming calendar, in order to make plans with me. I have been stating it as a "boundary" because of how intense it feels for me, but I'm thinking it might be more effective to frame it as an "accommodation" that i need.
Boundaries feel less negotiable than accommodations, but i feel like, ideally, both of them should feel firm AND negotiable to a degree.
Can you think of any examples of "boundary" vs. "accommodation" that can't/shouldn't be interchanged?
I'm thinking of like, engaging with abusers... that would probably need boundaries over accommodations. but otherwise, I'm wondering why not change the framing, so it's easier for loved ones to receive?
Any other things I'm not considering? Would love to hear your thoughts.

All I've ever wanted to do was set up an inclusive server where everyone gets along and everyone loves eachother. But my dreams are crumbling all around me, and I have no one to blame but myself. All I can ever think about is myself, and I never once asked anyone how they were feeling. My inaction and my cowardice has caused my friends to leave me, and there is nothing I can do to get them back.
I'm slowly starting to accept the fact that I'm nothing more than a fuck up, who's good for fuck all except fucking up the lives of those around him.
Might take a hiatus for a few days, need some time to reflect on my life, and how truly fucking worthless I am as both a friend and a server owner.

I'm currently watching Arcane with some friends and we love the show! Animation, characters, soundtrack are all top tier. My only issue with the show is that it feels like the story never breaks, like I can't walk away satisfied after watching an episode since each one ends on a cliffhanger. I get everything can't be delt with in 45 minutes, but I feel like in the same breath the show answers a question, it asks one more. I'm enjoying the show a lot and want to know what happens next, but feeling like I can't leave until I watch all 7 hours of runtime feels taxing.

For nearly two years, I was in a committed relationship with my boyfriend, living together. However, his parents staunchly opposed our love and instead favored an arranged marriage for him. They found a girl they deemed suitable – someone compliant, dedicated to household duties. He agreed to the engagement. Feeling devastated, I chose to sever communication. After a two-week silence, he called, tearfully confessing his unhappiness and coercion. We resumed our relationship, both physically and emotionally, for an additional eight months. Despite his efforts to reason with his parents, they remained unmoved. With time, he grew emotionally attached to his fiancée. Now, I'm grappling with profound feelings of loss and hurt, my heart shattered. Any words of advice or comfort would be greatly appreciated.