AITA probably! I 40F have been in a 9 year relationship with my spouse 45M. We have a 6 year old daughter together. We live in Louisiana. In February 2022 his job put him in Baltimore Maryland on a project. 2 weeks after he got there he cheated on me with woman #1. Less than a month he blamed her for him getting a DUI and stopped talking to her. 2 weeks after my daughter and I flew home from visiting him in Baltimore on May 6, 2022 he met and had sex Mandi woman #2. 10 days later he ordered her flowers, gave her the nickname he used for our daughter "Babygirl", and was taking a lyft from her house to work from work to her house. June 3rd he ordered her flowers that was over $100. According to him she found out he was in a relationship in July 2022 when he got back from visiting us in Florida. Keep in mind Mandi knew about my daughter and myself. Also keep in mind that he would ONLY communicate with me during the day if he was at work. August 2022 he got them a furnished apartment in Hanover for $2,800 a month which they moved into together. Our daughter's birthday is in September. Instead of him taking days off to come see his daughter on her birthday he insteads took 5 days off work to go on family vacation with Mandi and her family the day after our daughter's birthday. October He moves into her place in Edgewood Maryland. He went to a wedding with her. He spent Thanksgiving with her and her family. My birthday is December 12th. He forgot my birthday yet on December 14th he bought her $500 1/2 karrot white gold earrings. Christmas he came home, but he had to fly back on December 30th for "work". ( He wanted to spend New Years Eve with her). He had me drive him to the airport at 4 in the morning. The fog was horrible! I couldn't see 2 feet I front of me. I almost ran into the back of an 18 wheeler that was just stopped in the middle of I-10. I have no doubt in my heart that if I would have hit the 18 wheeler my daughter and I would not be here. Mandi was supposed to pick him up from the airport. She stood him up. They got back together in January when once again he bought her more flowers that was over $250. April 2023 once again my daughter and I went to Baltimore to spend Easter with him. He bought her flowers 3 days before we got there and more flowers 4 days after we left. During this time he had me believing his check was getting divided 50/50. Nope. It was 75/25. He wrote her emails professing his love to her. He knew he was in love with her. She is the love of his life. She is his world. They broke up March 16th 2023. They stayed in contact with each other until October 2023. Well, after that relationship ended he went back to woman #1. It was nothing like the relationship with Mandi woman #2. It was a friend with benefits kind of relationship. In August 2023 his job moved him to Maine. By September he met woman #3. October 9th 2023 he moved into her house. November 30th woman #1 contacted me on Facebook about him. She bonded him out on a bench warrant for $5,000 and now she was on the hook for that money. I filled a missing person report on him December 11 because he ghosted our daughter for Thanksgiving and nobody had talked to him since November 19th. December 21st he contacts me to pick him up in Pennsylvania. January 1 2024 New Years day I find out about #2 and #3 on my own. I contacted woman #3 she answered all my questions. She was a very sweet person. I kind of already became friends with woman #1. I contacted woman #2 Mandi just wanting to know about the relationship she had with him and she responded by threatening to get me put in jail because I found her information online. He wouldn't tell me anything about Mandi and Mandi refused to answer any of my questions. Everything about their relationship I found out by myself I dug and found out the entire timeline of their relationship.The first time they met and had sex I have pictures with the date and time. I have pictures. Lyft receipts, Uber, bank statements, cash app, doordash. You name it I got it!!! Always check their phone back up accounts. Lyft and Uber keeps every record of every ride even if canceled from the start of them signing up. I knew he would not stay faithful when he left for work. Woman #1 was just sex. Woman #3 was his victim. My issue is with Mandi woman #2.I never would have thought he would have moved in and fell in love with someone else. If you are a grown ass woman knowingly moving in with a married man then you should know someone is going to come to you with questions. How could she know about me and my daughter and not reach out to me?? How could she act like she had no part in this situation that they both created together?? How could she instead of coming clean instead threaten me?? I delt with him. I have committed to reminding him every single day that he destroyed our family. I make everyday if his life hell and I enjoy doing it to be honest. Now this is where I'm probably the Asshole. When Mandi threatened me it pissed me off. I have been going on different social media sites and posting that she is a homewreaker who will knowingly live and be in a relationship with a married man. Also that her fantasy is 2 guys and her. I offer out all her information. I do not post it, but if someone messages me wanting it I give it. I mean I give out all the information I have from email to her car's vin number to her phone number to her address. I'm sure she is getting phone calls and emails. She is either getting hate from people or getting men wanting to help fulfill her sexual fantasy. If you are grown and you know you are doing wrong you will answer for it in one way or another. It's only been 5 months for me finding everything out, but knowing I'm making 2 people who destroyed my family life hell everyday makes me feel a little better!

My boyfriend and I have just moved in together last month, we have been together for nearly 2 years, and I’m very much in love with him.
However, this week he decided to go out with some friends. As I’m not the going out type, I didn’t go along with them but I obviously don’t mind him going at all. He seemed a bit weird about it though as he was a bit quiet while I dropped him off in the city. I just assumed that was because he wasn’t looking forward to it as much as he told me earlier in the week. On that same day we also talked about something else; cheating. It wasn’t about any of us cheating, our conversation just drifted to the topic. At one point I noted how cheating does not even cross my mind at all, to which he replied he does sometimes think of other guys and that it would be ‘possible’ he would kiss someone else when really drunk. I told him that would break my heart, but I never actually thought that it was going to happen.
The day after going out I picked him up and everything was fine, but for some reason I still had a weird feeling, as he called me in the middle of the night and said he was really drunk and couldn’t find his friends. I didn’t think much of it, but because of the conversation about cheating we had earlier I wasn’t feeling good about it and it obviously crossed my mind.
Lo and behold, in the evening he (crying) tells me he kissed someone else while going out and he was feeling really bad about it and is full of shame. I was shocked to hear it but obviously it didn’t come as a full surprise.
We talked it out though, he said it was stupid and learned from it. I’m not the most revengeful person out there so I wasn’t mad. I was disappointed though. And suspicious. See, this guy he kissed, I have reason to believe he knows him as he apparently has my boyfriend’s friend’s phone number.
Could he have known him already, and maybe even planned this? Did he know what he was going to do, and this wasn’t just a drunk mistake?
As I’ve said, I’m not angry at him, but I feel sad. I’m torn, because I still love him very much and had hopes to build my future with him. Is he not happy here with me? Should I end this right here and now or talk openly with him about our future?
What would you do in my situation?

I’ve (F28) been dating a guy (M28) for almost two months. We were best friends as little kids and reconnected a bit as teens and kept in touch every now and then through the years.
We ended up talking because we were both going through a rough time. Our last relationships had ended around the same time (six months prior) and we were both kind of isolated and depressed. We hung out once and became inseparable. We were together every day. He would ask to see me all the time and just seemed really into me.
He said he wanted to wait to have sex because he gets attached after sex and I agreed because I do as well. We waited two weeks (keeping in mind we spent every day together). The day before we had sex, I asked him if we are together. He said we basically are but he doesn’t want to rush into anything and put a label. But he is not seeing anyone else and is exclusive with me. This worried me, but it was still early so I understood.
He continued to come over nearly every day and I felt like we were perfectly matching energies and everything I did was reciprocated. However, the past few weeks I have felt a shift. He doesn’t come over as much, and if he does it’s usually because I ask. He has said he doesn’t need a lot of space, but I feel like he’s taking more and more space, with texting me as well. He doesn’t really call me “baby” or anything like that, and seems uncomfortable if he does. But I do still feel effort from him. He brings me around his friends, he’s bought me gifts, and just small thoughtful gestures where I do feel valued.
He did mention taking things slow again recently. I have referred to him as my boyfriend and he hasn’t seemed bothered. We don’t post anything on social media about one another, but we do heart each other’s posts. He still has pictures of his ex up which concerns me.
I just really don’t want to get hurt and I feel like I like him more. He has said things like I seem too good to be true and it scares him and he is worried about the honeymoon phase ending. But I want someone who is all in with me and feels the same about me as I do them.
Am I overthinking it or am I going to get hurt?
Tl;dr Guy I’ve dated for one and a half months wanted to see me every day and seemed very into me at first. Said from the beginning we were exclusive but he didn’t want to rush a title. Now he doesn’t seem as interested, but I’m still getting some effort and I’m confused.

FIRST off let me say it was his idea to share locations to begin with. We’ve been having a lot of issues lately regarding not spending time together. He is always working 4 am- 10 am then 10 am-5pm & lately he’s spending a lot of times at his moms house. I work a full time Job and never have any time to myself I’m always taking care of the kids I do 95 percent of everything for them. While cleaning the house. He does the cooking or he buys the food if we eat out. I feel like we spend no time together on top of feeling like I have no life. The other night he left work early and our dog had to get a rabies vaccine. He had time to stop home before tending to his grandma but I still had to take an extra long lunch break to take the dog to get it done. Even though technically it’s his dog I told him I didn’t want a dog but I take more care of it then he does. So anyway besides the point. The other night he was at his moms I could see his location and he said he wouldn’t be long. He ended up running errands for her at 11 o’clock at night . And I could see it from his location. I was pissed and confronted him about why why never spend time together and he could do that for her but can’t help me out with HIS dog or spend time with me. He turned it off that night and hasn’t turned it back on since. I finally decided to ask him what’s up. We’ve shared it for 5 years and you just turn it off now. Saturday night he spent the whole night out and didn’t come home. I did confirm where he was but I was up all night and couldn’t sleep. And that’s not something he typically does. It would’ve saved me a nights sleep if I had the location since he stopped communicating with me. I asked him about the location and this is how the convo went. I really need input and another perspective about this.
I called him on the phone to ask him then his phone died so he text me back
Him : Babe do as you please. My location settings is off which means I can’t see your location anyhow. When I turn it back on you can see mine.
Me : I know that babe but why do you turn it off ? You either want to share or you don’t. That’s what I’m asking babe. You never used to just shut it off so I am confused as to the random ons and offs.
Him: Cause I’m not worried about it. I feel like shit though babe
Me: I am worried about it though. So do you want to just turn it off and be done with it ? Cause it would’ve came in handy when I was wondering where you were on Saturday night all night. Would’ve saved me some anxiety.
Him: Do what you want babe. Thank you babe. What time y’all leaving?
Me: I don’t know but I’m asking you collectively. It was your idea to share the locations to begin with and I’m telling you something is bothering me. It’s literally as simple as pressing a button to fix it. If you don’t want to do that babe let me know.
Him: I’ll press the button when it’s important babe. It’s not like I can see yours. That’s all I have to say about it. Are yall going to the aquarium or the boys being bad.
Me: We’ve done it for 5 years I don’t understand why it’s suddenly different now though suddenly you aren’t worried about it ? Right when we’re going through hard times. We are about to go I’ve got to get myself together.
Him: Why are you pressing it so bad like I go so many damn places? Like damn it’s not that serious especially when I’m a call or FaceTime away. Because I don’t care to turn it on unless I’m in an unfamiliar place where you got to worry about me. As of now I don’t do shit I only go to family house so I’ll turn it on when I need to.
Me: Then what was the point of all this time having it on constantly ?
Him: Why is this even a debate? We shouldn’t even be going back and forth over this. It’s not even that serious Smfh. Let’s just spark more problems
Me: I just figured turning it back on would be a simple fix but I’ll just be quiet. My reasoning is that I’m used to it so I wanna know what’s different now. Clearly there was a change of heart for some reason. But it’s ok. Do what you think is best.
Him: Why do you go through these phases? Drilling shit in your head so that you put yourself in a bad place
Me: If your spouse does something for years then suddenly changes it puts you in a weird mindset. Especially when there’s no compromising or reason behind it.
Am I wrong ? Am I overreacting or acting controlling ? I just feel there was no explanation as to why especially when we’re not going through the best time in our marriage why wouldn’t you just want to put your wife’s mind at ease ??
his location was off before the Saturday night thing.. about a week before when he was at his moms he turned it off when he was home
Also I was typing this in an emotional state Saturday night he said he was drunk I told him just stay the night. I’ve told him that before and he never has he always said he would always find a way home to me even if that meant sobering up. After a few texts I didn’t hear from him for the rest of the night . Idk if that changes anything I just thought it was important information that may need to be added….

To the void, instead of your inbox, because I don't know if you ever want to hear from me again. But I can tell you precisely that my life is much worse for not having you in it.
I'm sorry I ran. Even if it would have been a difficult conversation, you deserved better than that. I thought I was doing the right thing for both of us, and ended up destroying our friendship maybe entirely beyond repair.
I wish I could say that lashing out in such a... let's say unhinged manner was uncommon for me. It's not. I justified it because I was angry at you for not fighting to keep me in your life, which is silly when I told you that I didn't want you.
I do. I do want you. I still want you as much as the last day I saw you.
I lied to you about several things, but not the key features. Yes, my family are like that - but it isn't over, it's still going on, and I didn't want to catch you up in that mess. I stopped going to therapy because I stopped being able to afford it, not because I didn't want to get better. I tried to go back on meds but they wouldn't give me what I asked for and I don't want to try the same thing again and again.
Yes, it was yours. Definitely. But I have slept with someone else a few times, and all it told me was that I am so completely lost on anyone else since I met you. I spoke to many who insisted that I need to get under someone else to get over you, but all I want is to find peace by myself if I can't have you.
It was real. Are you seriously going to sit there and say it wasn't? If nothing else, you were my friend. I wanted to be closer to you. We fit together in ways I never expected to find and I never wanted to lose that. But I did, because I felt the depth of my love for you and thought you would never feel the same way.
But there are so many things that don't make sense, don't add up. Your logic is flawed and I feel responsible. At any point I could have sat down and told you exactly where I was at, like an actual human adult, but no. At least I could have made it clear just how much I didn't want to lose you.
You're still beautiful to me. I haven't seen you in half a year but I can still picture your face exactly. Your voice is still in the back of my head. Your touch lingers on my skin. I will never be free from you. And I don't want to be.
I don't want to lose you. I don't want you to walk away. I don't want you to move away and I don't want to never speak to you again. You are so important to me in ways I can't express in words. You took a chunk of my soul when you left me and now I will never get it back.
Heartbreak is inevitable. It builds us, it shapes us, it helps us grow into the people we were always meant to be. But my grief - the size of it, the insurmountable hill - comes from knowing that this was all preventable, had I taken a second out of my own head.
That I created the conditions of my own downfall. That a split second decision to send you a link smashed through any illusion that I am different. I left you, I abandoned you, when I was meant to be your friend and I know how much that hurts.
Every night I lie awake and hope that I get to see you once more before you go. I want you to remember what we have, and I want you to see my forgiveness in action. I want I want I want but I know I can't do anything.
I am powerless, but I made my bed.
And if I never see you again, your eyes and the way that they stared into my soul, seeing me in a way nobody else ever has, will be with me like a ghost behind my back until the day I die.
My broken heart will always love you in some little measure.

Why is my guitar so loud when I use a pick? Whenever I strum it even lightly with my pick, it's so unbearably loud it's insane. Like it's so loud and sharp it lowkey hurts my ears, and I'm sure my neighbors can hear it too. They stopped lovemaking when I played heart of gold by Noel young.
I am kind of sensitive to sound in general, but the difference between when I strum with my pick and my when i strum with my thumb is massive. When i use my thumb it's a much softer, quieter sound. I like it a lot more. And online I see people strumming with picks and it doesn't seem loud at all. So what gives? Am I just crazy? Am I strumming wrong? This is like my second day playing consistently and practicing with Justin Guitar, but the next lesson is strumming and I want to use my thumb instead of my pick because it's so loud. Is that wrong?
For reference, my guitar is a Yamaha Fg800j and I'm using a "Tortex Dunlop 60mm" orange pick. It's orange and it has a little turtle on it. Is maybe this type of guitar or pick just naturally very loud? It's also very new, like brand new. Thank you in advance, sorry if this is dumb :(

Are you going to design your home? It’s essential to know how much you should pay for interior design. When it comes to interior design costs, you need to pay attention to everything you want in your home, such as materials, lights, colors, textures, and decor. All these aspects play a significant role in defining the personality of your dreams. In this blog, you will read the determination cost of the interior of your home, which includes 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats interior design with different project sizes.
A sophisticated home is simply designed with smart technology and patterns, but what if I say interior design can change the complete look of a simple 2 BHK home with smart innovation and excellence? Budget plays a major role in designing and creating a 2 BHK interior design home, which is based on the client’s taste and the material they want to invest in.

Factors Influencing 2 BHK Interior Designs:

Before designing any space, a few factors should be analyzed, which helps the designer learn more about it. Here, HSAA- the best interior designers in Delhi guide you in describing some of the factors that are preferable for designing a 2 BHK interior design and their costs.

• Size — The first important factor is size; the larger the space, the higher the price of interior design. The interior designer will give you an estimated cost for designing 2-bedroom apartments. Example- If the size of the room is 700 sq ft, it does not cost much for interior design but on the other side, if the room is about 1200 sq ft, the project price will be costlier.
• Property Evaluation- The evaluation of property is crucial in interior design. The designer suspects every tiny space in a 2 BHK household with each detail.
• Materials — Every property owner wants to have the best quality materials in their home. Of course, the premium can be costly, but they provide long-lasting value and make the home more meaningful.
• Renovation- In some cases, you will need to renovate the home instead of designing a new house; for this, you will hire an interior designer. For example, if you need to upgrade the plumbing systems or mold the electrical projects in your 2 BHK household, then there will be an average cost of renovating. If you included the cost of both renovation and interior designing, you would have a higher budget.

Estimation Cost Of Interior Design

As an interior designer, every part of the space is first analyzed, and then the cost is estimated. However, it’s a long-lasting process involving each detail of design and creation in every possible aspect. The cost includes the labor cost, material cost, and much more which is highly mentioned in the interior design prospectus. Furthermore, there are different sizes of apartments; the minimum can be around 600 sqft, and the maximum can be up to 1000 sqft. But the interior design firm in Delhi says estimations can vary from a simple interior design to a high-class interior design, depending on which kind of materials they want to have in their household.

Let’s dive into the price value of interior design :

• Cost of 2 BHK interior design:

The cost of a 2 BHK flat for interior design will be approximately in the range of 3.5 lakhs to 7 lakhs for simple yet basic quality, and a premium design household can cost between 7 lakhs to 10 lakh. It all depends on the size of the home, the type of decor, the kind of materials, and more. The price of the interior will rise based on the style and formation.

• Cost of 3 BHK interior design:

The design cost of a 3 BHK flat interior design varies depending on the material, design, laminates, and finishes of the project. The price value can be between 7 lakh to 12 lakh for the primary quality, but if you are looking for premium and luxury quality, then it would cost up to 15 lakhs, including everything.
Furniture Cost: 2 BHK, 3 BHK flats interior design
No matter how great the interior design and decor are, they can’t replace the vibe of furniture. Furniture is the most important element for interior renovation and design, and it can be used in a wide range of spaces, such as the living room, drawing room, study room, lobby, and other working spaces.
Explore the premium-quality furniture at HSSA~ the interior design studio in Delhi, which will enhance your home’s beauty and elegance. Choosing the right furniture can provide the aesthetics and functionality that directly influence interior design. When choosing furniture with HSAA, you will not only get good designs but also a budget-friendly range that should be taken into consideration. Plus, our prices are so affordable that they can easily accommodate every household, whether it’s small, medium, or high.

Modular kitchen cost for 2 BHK and 3 BHK interior design

The kitchen is the heart of the home, the place where we create the most priceless memories by cooking meals with our family and friends. The functional kitchen has taken the place of the basic kitchen. By this time, the demand for modular kitchens is increasing day by day in Indian households. At HSAA~ the kitchen renovation service in Delhi, offers you a cost-effective and stylish modular kitchen based on the 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats and apartments, including several elements such as woodwork, countertops, hob, sink, etc.
Modular kitchens not only make your kitchens elegant and beautiful but also provide maximum storage and transform boring display spaces into aesthetic spaces; however, every great thing comes with a price tag, and this puts a stop to dreaming of our dream kitchen interiors. So, at HSAA, the home interior design company, we brought you the complete breakdown of the cost of the modular kitchen interior in a nominal expected budget to build a superior dream kitchen in your home.

The factors influencing the cost of kitchen interiors

• Size of the kitchen: The cost of the kitchen depends on its size. The larger the space, the more modules will be required, and vice versa.
• Kitchen Layout: The layout depends on how you want your kitchen to be molded; for example, a kitchen with simple shutter units will cost less than a kitchen with smart technology, and other features like stylish corners for deep storage will have a high value.
• Materials and finishes: The kitchen designed with materials like laminates is reasonably less expensive than acrylic or lacquered glass cabinets.
• Extra Elements: The extra features and elements, including gadgets, accessories, and lighting, will add up the cost.

Living Bedroom aesthetics cost: 2BHK and 3BHK home interior design.

The living bedroom is considered an elegant corner of the house that captures different styles, textures, and color schemes. A living room is defined as unique and different from others by comparing it to other rooms in a home. Besides this, the living room is decorated with paintings, ornaments, accessories, and other items that set the mood of the house and reflect the personality of the room.
In addition, vintage and stylish living bedrooms have taken their place. Here at HSAA, you can explore the unique collections of living bedrooms according to your customized taste. Whether you are looking for minimalist, bohemian, contemporary, luxurious, or many more styles, you can easily pick from the trending designs that come in a budget-friendly range. We have a one-stop solution for all the bedroom interior design for 2 BHK and 3 BHK households.

The factors influencing the cost of Bedroom interiors:

As we talked about 2 BHK and 3 BHK, you need to calculate according to the cost of 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms.

• Bed frames: Bed frames play a crucial role in furnishing the bedroom. The price of the bed frame depends on whether you opt for a king-size or a queen-size bed frame. However, contemporary metal bed frames match almost any home interior, giving a classy and elegant look. But if you are looking for bed frames with high storage facilities, you can choose wooden ones, which come in an economical range. Other than that, the cost can be varied depending on the size and material.
• Nightstand: Install a nightstand near your bed and outlet that offers both functionality and aesthetics. This furniture piece enhances the overall look and provides comfort and convenience in the bedroom. The price range depends upon the materials and finishes.
• Wardrobe: A wardrobe not only adds functional value to the bedroom but also provides an aesthetic vibe to the corner. The cost of the wardrobe and cupboards depends on the types of styles you choose, such as sliding, hinged, loft, corner, glass, and more. Explore the exclusive and premium collection of wardrobes at HSSA~interior design firm in Delhi at a reasonable price.
• Mattress: Last but not least, the quality of the mattress is very important; the size, the brand, and the material are very effective in enhancing the living bedroom interior.

CONCLUSION

Even if you have a low budget, hiring a great interior designer is a must, and HSAA is always ready to help you and guide you through the full design and creation of your home. Our team has 35+ years of experience and lots of industry contacts to complete your home interior design work, including top-notch materials, laminates, and furnishings within your specified budget. Get in touch with us today!

Greetings GoG. I've come here with a humble request for Persona 3 Reload on Steam, which is currently on sale for roughly ~$60 (or 15% off) on GameBillet.

What is Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is a remake of base Persona 3 with several changes:

• It's remade on Unreal 5, with modern new visuals, new lighting, and a stylized UI inspired by Persona 5
• Several QoLs from later entries. Other than the ability to directly control your teammates in battle, you can now choose which skills to inherit when you fuse a Persona ^{Anyone remember spending 10 to 30 minutes resetting the fusion to get the skills they want?}
• Remade/Rerecorded and new songs. Although I haven't heard all of them, they sound distinct enough from the original material to hold on their own. That said, I'm not sure if it's nostalgia or something, but I'm impartial to some of the changes, such as this one
• Rerecorded lines and new voiceovers. I do wonder whether all of Igor's previous voices from the PS2 games were used in this one
• A unique looking Tartarus. Since you'll be spending more than half the amount of the game in it, the change to each section makes them more memorable
• New animations, and lots of them
• The epilogue named The Answer from FES will be an DLC story; I wonder if they'll release FeMC from Portable as well

Will I enjoy it?

Although I haven't played many JRPGs, as they tend to be quite time-consuming, I really like Persona games. From the social life aspect to the motif tackled in each entry, they somewhat impact the way I see life. I also enjoy RPGs (some examples are Kingdom Hearts, Rune Factory). I love story-rich games, especially games with great and unique soundtracks: I don't really have a genre, but there's always that one soundtrack that sticks in my head when I think of one. I've finished both Persona 4 & Persona 5 and spent around 150h each. I also noticed that when I played them, I was a bit too engrossed in them that I didn't play anything else until I finished them.
I'm looking forward seeing Elizabeth goofing around in glorious HD the most. Second to it are the character interactions, Reload makes them more personal as you can see more than basic body movement/face expression (or even just up to your imagination) which are integral to the other half of the game: the social aspect of it.
Comparing the mechanics to Persona 5, two things come to mind:

1. There are fusion skills (or theurgy) from what I saw. It's a gauge that fills up overtime/ with attacks? so you can do some special skill if you meet certain conditions. I think it works like in Etrian Odyssey or even Persona Q
2. Physical type attacks are now 3 instead of 2. Strike wasn't added back in 5 oddly enough (P4 unified phys. atk into just one for simplicity I believe). Also, no Psychokinesis or Nuclear magic skills.

Why can't I buy the game?
Money is a little tight at the moment as a university student, between living expense and food, I don't have that much money to spend, but I save what I can little by little. And I would like to wind down a bit on playing Tekken. I've already spent the 1$ trial on Palworld, and the recurring cost of subscription (10$/month) doesn't suite well with me. If anything, please try the game (even the non-remake) out if you haven't tried JRPGs before, it will be worth your time.
My Steam account.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and have a beautiful day or evening. In case you need soundtracks for your next study session, may I suggest you some of them here. I don't know how to convey my love for the Persona series, but I'll gradually update my post with each new attempt.

(Note, this is one of those long, loooong “I went to Greece and this is what I did” post)
I've wanted to go to Greece since I was young. I wrote in my diary when I was 17 that I would go one day and exactly 10 years later I would actually go. Took me 4 years to save up. So I'm very happy.
I have 9 days there, 27th APR to 5th MAY
I arrived very early on the first day which is the 27th with my one backpack and one daypack, and went to Keramikos right away. Had ice cream on the way because I craved sweets after 17 hours traveling. I really love it there and it, along with Delphi, are my most favorite places I visited. I really like how tranquil it is, and I really like the museum and also the tortoises too. I had a dream about tortoises that night. Then I stopped and ate a Greek salad. I learned how to compliment food in Greek and made the waiter laugh lol. The second place I went to is the Agora and the temple of Hephaestus. The whole area is very beautiful, but I accidentally fell asleep and didn’t realize I was sitting where I shouldn’t be sitting but luckily someone woke me up. Felt bad about it :/ Well, anyway, I looked at the museum in the agora too. I really like the big shield (I didn’t know it’s a shield at first. it’s huge.). I found that I get dehydrated so quickly, so I tried to drink as often as I can. I can see the temple of Hephaestus from the agora! It look like a painting. I walked around the place, I just want to convince myself that I’m actually here first before I go to see the temple of Hephaestus. The people back home’s not gonna believe this, the temple is so pristine, so wonderfully preserved. I get to look at the inside which is not often in the pictures. Then I walked past the Monastiraki square to go to my hotel, then came out to get gyro. I slept at a hotel that night because I accidentally booked it (I intend to stay the rest of the night in Athens in a cheaper apartment).
The next day was the 28th May, initially a day trip to Delphi but as I got there I found out my booking was cancelled due to some problem so I booked a new one on the next available day which is the 30th. Initially, the 30th was the day I intended to climb Acropolis because it’s weekday/less busy, but it’s ok! so, I left my baggage in a baggage store place, and walk to Acropolis! I was very excited, my heart beat very fast all the way up and not because I’m tired or anything. I just can't believe I’m actually here. It’s very slippery, and at one point I look and see a long walk up, so I was busy looking at the path and not looking up because I was afraid of slipping, so I get to look around only once I was at the top, and when I look down I finally saw the Herodion and it is bigger and higher up than I thought, and my hair stand up. The Acropolis was ok, but the Erechtheion have always interest me more, because again, it’s on more thing that’s bigger in real life than in pictures. The path down from Acropolis is even more slippery. There were so many musicians, it’s very lively. Met a really cool guy who dressed as Spartan warrior. I walked through the Acropolis museum. I got sad about the missing karyatid, because there were 5 of them displayed, but the vacant space they left for the 6th made me sad. I hope she will stand in that spot one day (I was already missing my sisters and family too… so it feels a little personal to me.) I got really tired then so I ate another salad but this time an Athenian salad. Then I climbed Philopapou! I noticed a tall monument from the top of the Acropolis and wanted to see what it is. On the way I visited the prison of Sokrates, and then this clearing called Pnyx, and it's windy there and got a lot of shade so I slept a while before going to the top of it. Well the monument is beautiful and tall. I can't believe that, compared to the rest of the places I visited before, this monument is considered new. I got lost a bit on the way down (I didn’t go down the way I came. there is a path from the monument and I wanna see where it goes). and um, something happen on the way down. A man asked me if I want to get a coffee with him. I politely declined but that’s the first time in my hideous person life that someone ‘flirt’ with me. People don’t do that, unless as a joke. So I feel weird I guess but not bad at all. Anyway I was so tired so I call taxi with the app Freenow. it’s decent price, I think. I goes to get my baggage and walk to the apartment I’ll be staying and I found a “super food market” on the way (near Temple of Olympian Zeus) and I got some energy bars there. I watched the Temple of Zeus from behind the gate (I didn’t pay to go inside) and see the statue of Alexander the Great on the way. I wash my cloth at the apartment and ate instant rice porridge I brought from home (I was on budget, I can’t eat out every meal).
On the 29th May I woke early so I can have breakfast and hot tea because I got a little sick last night. It’s usually 35 degree celsius in my country so I’m not used to the cold. The tour office is just a few minutes walk from my apartment. I get to sit in the front of the bus and see in front, not just on the side! I’m excited because the route is ancient route, like there are temples on the way, and pass by Eleusis (I really like the book “The King must Die” by Mary Renault and it’s a location for important part of the story about Theseus) After a brief stop where I get to walk to the bridge across the Corinth canal, I finally got to Epidaurus. The theatre there is so unreal. Climbed to the top and still hear the ‘clink!’ of someone dropping a coin on the orchestra below. Museum is pretty, and the fact that almost all the statues are missing their heads are kinda eerie. there are so many medical tools in the museum too. Really made me realized about the fact that people nowaday come to Epidaurus for the theatre but people long ago come here to be treated for their illness. Very difference purposes. The tour stopped at Nafplio for lunch. Had grilled dish and learned how to squeeze lemon on meats. Also went to pharmacy to get something for a sore throat and a face mask. An hour later I was in Mycenae archeological site! I really looked forward to see the Lion gate and it did not dissappoint. Bigger and taller than I imagined. 2 years ago I painted a picture of the Lion gate, and I tried walking around for an angle that fit the one in my painting. I took one, and when I put the pictures and the painting side by side, it’s almost the same angle, just different lighting! (It was morning in my painting, but mid day when I took the picture) It’s very intimidating and I imagine it must have been very scary to defeated enemies or captives, being brought into this city and looking up from their chains to see the lions. The tomb of Atreus is chilling. Both because it’s cold inside but also because it’s, well, a tomb. A large and important one. Overall, Argolis is a beautiful region, a lot of plains and very windy. Once again very tired when I got back to my apartment, but I get to wash my hair!
The 30th is my long-awaited Delphi day tour. Like I said, this was originally on the 28th but due to problem with, I think, the app I used to book it, it got cancelled without me knowing, and the tour company is very helpful and helped me book it for a very fair price, but I’ll just have to buy tickets myself. It’s a longer drive this time, but the sceneries is beautiful. I LOVE mountains, so the views interests me all the way there (even if I didn’t get to sit in the front, and the window is tinted so it’s a little dark) I really admire bus drivers in Greece. The mountain path is narrow in the village on the way, but they’re all very good drivers. It’s quite cold up there. There are caterpillar silk nest on the pine trees that look like cotton candies. Delphi is… um, it’s like it’s not in this world. It’s like it’s from another world, and maybe you could say that it is, it’s from the world in the past, or something. I felt as if I was in a dream. I can’t explain it, but it make the place all quiet and tranquil despite all the wind and the tourists. Like there are tourists, but it also feel as though they don’t exist, but it’s doesn’t feel vacant either, but instead there’s “presence” all around that doesn’t come from the tourists. I understand now why the people in the past believe that this is center of the world, or believe that gods were here. The tour guide said to meet at the museum in an hour and a half, and I really want to go see the small temple to Athena, just beyond the athletes area, but I was afraid I wouldn’t go to the tour guide in time so I didn’t go. Kinda regrets it. Anyway I fell in love at the museum in Delphi. The artifacts inside are gorgeous, I particularly love the sphynx and the charioteer (bought a postcard of it back home) but none as gorgeous as the statue of Antinous. He’s beautiful and I’ve never seen a boy more lovely than him, even the living ones. I seen the stone that contain a ‘sheet music’ and lyrics. I remember that melody, because I played a game called Assassin’s Creed Origin once and the musician NPCs sometimes plays this music. It’s good to finally see the ‘sheet music’ itself! Had a bit of a late lunch and had feta cheese salad, it’s delicious. Another long drive back, where I get to nap a bit.There’s a dessert place nearby where I tried some pastry and then a convenient store where I bought pudding from a freezer. Greece only have 3 Lays flavours that I’ve seen but a lot of bars of grains and cereal to choose from which I really enjoy (especially the ones with honey)
On the May day, I pack my things and checked out, again with my backpack on the back and daypack on the front. I called a taxi this time, before the strike happen, so I can go to the national archeological museum. I know the museum already have place to deposit backpacks. I walked around for about 4 hours. Everything is pretty even if I was still thinking about Antinous. Everything is amazing to me there. I like to be reminded of the fact that it’s really human’s nature to make pretty things. I visited the museum giftshop too. I travelled alone with little space so I know I shouldn’t buy lots of souvenirs, but I did get a lot of postcards because I like them, and allow myself one book. Had a heated gyros outside, just a quick bite, while I wait for a ‘break’ in the strike, then take the taxi to Spata, near the airport, because I have a very early flight tomorrow. I booked a room there that’s really huge (it’s a bit expansive, because there are flight change so I had to find new hotel.) Since I arrived in the early evening, I get to wash my cloths and see it dry before the night. It’s really really cold out here now. I get to rest the whole evening and eat the food I bought earlier. (I took a foldable tupperware with me. I use them to pack lunch for work but this trip I used it to pack leftovers from tavernas). I sleep early and was kinda nervous about the flight, but I woke early too.
on the 2nd of May, I booked a taxi on Freenow since the day before so by the time the taxi arrive, I was already standing outside waiting. Again, I shouldn't have gone out to wait early and should've stayed inside the building until the taxi arrived, because it's so cold, and I think this got me sich later. The flight went well and took me to Herakleion safely. I have a little problem finding which bus goes to the city but I found it and arrived safely to the center too. I took the bus number 2 to Knossos! I got very excited when I see the road sign that indicated that Knossos was just ahead. I ate first though. I had moussaka. I bought an audio guide because I want to try touring using an audio guide, and the direction was confusing, maybe because it's not updated. I ended up walking around and around trying to find the spot the tour was talking about. Knossos is as I expected. It was mostly reconstructed, but I still had a lot of fun imagining what it could look like, and thinking about the people that lived there. It means something to me because I've always been obsessed with the minotaur since I was little, since before knowing what country the story come from. So seeing something related to, or even potentially the origin of the tale, has been super exciting to me, and also because, as I mentioned, I really like Renault's “The King Must Die”. I really love it there. The review said it’s not authentic and I agree, but to me, it matters enough that I’m here, so I’m very happy with that. Unfortunately, I spent so much time in Knossos that I didn’t spent as much as I want in Herakleion musuem! Still feel bad about that. But I get to see the bull leap frescoes, and all the pots and vases and statues with bulls on it. There’s so many thing with bulls, like a statue and a really beautiful bull head vessel and a small statuettes with people grabbing on a bull’s horns. I really love them all. I get to see the real vase with octopus. I have a blanket with Minoan octopus on it, it’s good to see the real thing. I got a tiny bronze bull replica of the one in the museum. It’s small so it doesn’t weight much. Unfortunately, for the rest of my journey, I’d be sick. It start with sore throat that evening, which progress into symptoms of sinusitis. I had to visit the pharmacy again. Hot tea didn’t help this time, my nose was too dry for too long and I think I’ve been cold for too long as well.
The 3rd of May is holiday, I know this, so I pick this as the day to travel to Chania via bus and explore Chania. I woke up when I’m ready because I’m in no rush today. I ate all the supplies I had for dinner and breakfast to make my pack light, so I head out of the hotel and walk to the bus station. I waited a while, feeling myself getting more sick. It was about 3 hours to Chania with no bathroom break so I suffered a bit, but wow, the landscape of Crete is so much different from Attika. It’s less trees and more of large bushes. All the way, the right side is the sea, and the left is the mountain. It’s beautiful. I miss the cypress though, there are less cypress in Crete. On the way though! I saw a goat with a really big horns. I think it’s one of those Cretan wild goat, which I was excited to see at Samaria gorge. I had to use the bathroom real quick after I arrived. The bus stop is near my hotel, but it’s not time to check in yet, so I went and had lunch by the harbour. Look pretty just like in the pictures I’ve seen! I had calamari and sakanagi. It’s so delicious and refreshing. They have rice which is different from the one in my country, the rice is tiny and round and cuter than the white fluffy rice at my home. I was so full. I learned about how, after you asked for the bill, they’ll give you dessert first so I really look forward to it. I got a really good dessert too, and had to sit a while because I’m so full. I walked to the hotel, and there are two identical entrance. Luckily the staff was there and show me the right entrance. My room for the last 3 nights is small and cozy, really love it. I hope to eat out at dinner, but unfortunately, by that time, my sickness got so bad, I can only walk to the nearby supermarket and buy a salad and tea with honey. Tomorrow I was supposed to go hike the Samaria gorge. I’m a regular person, I wasn’t super fit, but I’m not a weakling either, and I have hiked in my country several times but it’s a different climate (hot and wet tropical jungle, not dry and cold) and I got Covid once which got my health down so bad that I had trouble even walking up stair but I bounced back since then. But this hike is a bit longer than my longest hike, so I trained myself for it for about 6 months and got fitter than I’ve ever been. I was so ready, sooooo ready. But that night, I had to emailed them to cancelled the hike because I got a bad fever, and my throat is all red. I just tried making myself feel comfortable all night. It’s a sad 4th of May, but I got better in the evening! When I’m sure I was well, I went out. Tomorrow everything will close again so this is my last chance to buy souvenirs. I got more postcards and, since I couldn’t go to Samaria to see the goats, I bought myself a little goat plushie that have “Love Crete” embroidered on his back. I would love if I could buy plushie from different countries I visited, of an important animals of that place (I got an emu from when I was in Australia) and for dinner, there’s this place called To Xani that I’ve read review of and wanted to try so I went. I have rabbit stifado because I’ve never tried rabbit. It’s like chicken but less fat and more sweet, to me. So far, that’s my favourite dish of all I’ve tried in Greece. That night, I planed to go to church and see how Christian celebrates Easter, but unfortunately, as the night gets late, I got sick again, so I went to sleep.
The 5th, my last day, is my relaxing day, which initially I want to use it to stroll around the city and chill. Instead I lay sick almost all day. I haven’t eaten the Cretan dish on my list yet, which is last one left on my list; Cretan pie. So I went out anyway during the evening and ordered a takeaway to eat at my hotel. At least I’m happy with that, especially because I stopped to watch the sun set for the last time before I leave tomorrow.
I pre-booked a taxi which take me to the airport. I flew from Chania to Athens, then I switched to another airline that take me home, with a 4 hours stop at Istanbul. during the longest leg of the flight, which is Istanbul to my home, I got more sick so rapidly (I think the cold and dry cabin air got me) I feel so guilty because I was afraid I might make other people sick too. (I wear mask all the time). 28 hours after I left my hotel in Chania, I got home safe with a new goat friend.
So, that’s my adventure! I’m not sure why I got that sick.It’s not covid though. I noticed that the dry climate made me thirsty very often and I think maybe I was dehydrated? Or is it simply the cold? Or maybe I caught something from Greek people because I noticed a lot of people were sneezing. Is it the season? I noticed some olive trees have flowers when it’s supposed to bloom in summer, so there’s an unusual weather and that make people sick and I caught something from them?
Next time I’ll bring some medicines of my own because medicines are expansive there. Next time, I’ll be better prepared. I want to go back again, because I haven’t seen everything yet. And especially have not hiked Samaria yet. Maybe next time, I’ll go when it’s warmer, but not in the middle of European people’s summer holiday, because I don’t like too many people.
Anyway, the trip may have ended badly, but over all it’s still a wonderful trip. I learned a lot about traveling, I become motivated to start another side hustle so I can make more money to travel, I learned about life outside my country. It’s also worth everything I have been doing to get here too. Overall, I’m very very happy, and can see myself going back there again.
Actually, during the time I prepare for this trip, one of the preparation is learning how to speak Greek. I learned on free online sources, and I’m proud that I get to speak Greek to Greek people (say things like "This food is delicious" "I like it" "the weather is cold" "I'm traveling for ten days")
I think people will ask because somehow some people can tell, so I’ll answer first, yes i have autism. I don’t expect many people to read to the end but thank you if you do. English is not my first language so I'm sorry for grammar mistakes that I made. Feel free to talk about your own experience too because I always love hearing about it. I’m from Thailand by the way.

Idk if anyone can relate; I wrote this in my notes app during my darkest time, and I read it again if I’m ever slightly tempted to break NC with him. If you can relate, read it to remind yourself why you left, what it felt like to be in that dynamic, and why you don’t go and return to him (or her… anyway):
How do I simultaneously feel like too much and not enough? What is that look in your eyes as you stare at your laptop and away from me as I leave? Indifference hurts, cutting like a cold knife down my sternum. The look of longing and loss as your misty eyes lock onto her picture butterflies me and leaves my heart cutting open and exposed. The indifference to my pain blisters sores across my heart and leaves it raw and weeping blood for the hurt you shed onto my spirit, and it breaks, your anger splintering my soul as it cracks open and pours endless tears, sobbing for the love it wants from you. Painful love, you blame me as I leave; you never actually wanted me to stay. You curse her name as you picture her visage where my hollow one now lays. A copper second place, glass where a diamond clung to your arm last. Tin where you long for love of platinum. I feel your cold interest and feel the pain of knowing the summer of your love is long gone - I can dig for a lifetime in the tundra that remains in your heart, and seek a legacy of nothing but ice and blistered life lost in death on the altar of your carelessly disaffected lack of love in your heart. You are a greedy god. I could cut my heart open on the altar of your love and watch my love and blood drain through your hands to feed your ego. Never my heart. Always my lost love. Dead as it cries out to your indifferent stare, past me into the history of your final lost loves. It was never about us. I was not enough for you; how is it that I also was far too much.

My main phone is an iPhone 13 mini, which is perfect for most of my needs, I'd just like something with a good zoom on it that can cope with the low light of concerts.
By chance I've just sold some old tech and have £250-£350 ish to spend, which I can get a Pixel 7 Pro for here in the UK.
If we can avoid the inevitable "you shouldn't be taking photos at concerts and ruining everyone else's evening" replies that would be great.. :-) I don't stand at the front with my camera up in the air the whole time - I'm generally milling around on my own at the back, like the sad sack I am.
I _know_ I can get better quality pictures with a dedicated zoom compact etc. but having switched from DSLR / Sony RX100 type photography years ago I also know beyond any doubt that I'm not going to bother dragging anything that big around a festival for the weekend. Unless it slips in my pocket and can be forgotten about then it's staying at home.
I don't need cutting edge, and if it's second hand and scratched up that's fine too, so long as the camera still cuts the mustard.

I'm told women want a man who knows what he wants, so here's the whole nine yards. If there is anything here that you are not willing to accept, then don't. You will not change me now or years down the line. Obviously I intend to grow and mature (as one ought to), but I have decided who I am and what I want out of a relationship.
I am looking for a woman that I can make a permanent covenant bond with; I have no interest in flings or "long-term relationships."
I don't intend to come across as bitter or angry with any of this, just clear and up-front. It makes things easier for both of us.
A bit about me:
My faith in Christ is paramount in my life. I would not be where I am without him. In taking interests in various things, I've learned a lot about God's character and design. Each new thing I learn fills me with more worship of him and wonder at his works. It is very important to me that you share this admiration of God.
I have a full-time job that I am very satisfied with, but what I feel truly passionate about is art and storytelling. To be honest, I've hit a bit of a block lately as far as my output. But I've been trying to find my feet so I can make something valuable to share with the world. I think that art and stories are a fundamental part of being human, not just a luxury. So pretty much any kind of art will spark passion in me, be it music, cinema, video games, literature, video essay, sculpture, etc. I could go back and forth for hours on a lot of things. My hope is that you and I will be able to enjoy art together and create some of our own.
I frequently spend time with another gentleman from my Church and we enjoy conversations about personal projects and contemporary issues, along with walks along beaches and park trails. He is a very important friend in my life, and I am lucky to know such a kind soul. Things aren't well with my family, so I really need that kind of presence.
While I rely on my bicycle for transport (no car), it's not a problem for me. I've been riding bikes since I was in elementary school (maybe even before). It would be really nice to ride down some trails with you.
What I expect from you:
-You need to be a follower of Jesus Christ. God needs to be an active part of your life because I intend to raise our children under Biblical values.
-You need hobbies and interests apart from me. I'm fine with helping you find things you like.
-You need to have no mileage.
-You must be humble and respectful. "Boss babe" attitudes are not attractive to me.
-You cannot have any tattoos or piercings.
-No cosmetic products. It's not good for your body and I am attracted women, not makeup. This includes fake nails and fake eyelashes. I don't need you to look "pretty." You character is more important to me.
-Related to the previous, no use of image filters in photos. I do not like the type of people who are vain and vapid enough to feel the need to use filters on their photos.
-Again related to the previous, you need to have a limited social media presence. If you have a business or post something of value (like art, for example), then I have no problem. What I'm talking about is having an Instagram or Facebook account where you make random posts to nobody in particular to "update" the internet on your life or post tons of pictures of yourself online. Basing your self-worth on the comments and likes from strangers on the internet is unhealthy, and I find people's obsessive need to take pictures of themselves very unattractive and vain.
-If we marry, I expect you to be fully submissive to me. There can't be two leaders in a household because one will have to submit to the other.
-I expect you to view marriage as something that you put work into. Marriages are a team effort, so I expect you to be a help meet.
-You need to treat me like a partner, not an adversary. Getting into arguments and nagging me helps neither of us. You must have conflict-resolution skills and a solution mindset.
-You need excellent communication skills. This means understanding yourself, putting your thoughts into words other people can understand, and verbalizing things rather than expecting me to read your thoughts.
-You cannot play games with me. Telling me about other guys to make me jealous or planning dates for specific days to pressure me into committing to you are wicked and manipulative.
-While we are dating, you cannot have a "backup plan." I expect you to not be splitting your attention between me and other men. This includes spending time outside of work with other men (family excluded).
-You must be in shape. Don't be dishonest with yourself about your weight; check your BMI. This includes being underweight, anorexic, and bulimic.
-You cannot have taken any COVID-19 vaccinations from any provider.
-No smoking, drugs, or drunkenness.
-I expect you to completely renounce fast food if we date or marry. We will never feed our children McDonald's.
What you can expect from me:
-While we are dating, I will not be speaking to other women.
-I cannot meet your height, money, or attractiveness expectations. I am simply an average dude. I am critical, abstract, and imaginative in my thinking though.
-I will not ask you to do something that is unreasonable or demeaning. I will only ask of you what I expect from myself. No relationship is going to be 50/50 100% of the time, but I will put forth the effort I am able to. I expect the same out of you.
-I will not raise my hand against you. My hands will be a safe place for you.
-I will be available to listen to your troubles and help you bear through them.
-I will not demean you or humiliate you, whether or not you are in the room.
-I will show leadership in our house and exercise restraint with a mild temper.
-I will cherish you and treat you as my own body.
-I will devote myself to displaying my love for you in a language you understand, even if I am feeling distant from you because of troubles we face. I expect the same from you.
-I will not turn to another woman and betray you.
-I intend to keep every promise that I make with you.
-I will treat our children with patience and kindness, but diligently discipline them and instruct them appropriately.
Please tell me a bit about yourself and what you expect out of a relationship, but be practical and clear. A list of platitudes like "loyal, honest, etc" does not help me understand what you're looking for. Think about what your expectations look like in a tangible, everyday way.

If not, defo worth a watch this series imo! I like the dynamics of the pair. The below will mean nothing if you do not.
I haven't watched this weeks episode yet so I'm typing this before that so queue them havng a massive argument in that.
Alfie and Owen: their friendship is sweet. I relate to Alfie quite a bit despite a lot of people not liking him (quite impulsive, scattered-brained at times, based on the edit). I personally had to leave my friends in Thailand on a six week trip, as I could not deal with the group dynamic. I don't think Alfie could either. He needs an Owen. I said to my parents if I was to travel with someone else (solo-travel all the way, then if you meet someone compatible in a hostel, travel together!) that I'd need an Owen... that said, I prefer Alfie. You can tell there's a good person there.
I saw that he's training to be an Air Traffic Controller (Owen the pilot), which... I would not put him down for. but this is heavily edited, and good luck to him! I don't like saying someone is ADHD, but Alfie - based on the edits - has nearly all the signs of some form of neurodiversity.
Sometimes when you travel with people like I did - who you are super close to - it can be a nightmare. You need the right dynamic. Alfie defo has his strengths, but no way would he be compatible with someone similar to him or as impulsive etc. Owen is exactly what he needs, and it seems (I haven't watched this weeks episode) Alfie really helped him too in school. It's sweet.
I'm trying to picture Alfie with James in the series and that... would not work.
Alfie seems drawn to travelling quite a lot which I think, well, everyone is, but IMO going place to place, meeting people, seeing things, spending time with your partner (maybe not in a race) can defo get the dopamine going naturally.
Article from Alfie that inspired this post: https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/15/i-became-public-enemy-number-one-race-across-world-20836783/

for some content: my bf and I have been together for 2 years now. we broke up last fall but decided to try again early this year. we're dating again but not officially. I've met his family before, and they know who I am.
my bf is graduating college this year and I'm a year younger. his entire family flew out for his commencement, and I knew this for a while. he even asked me to help reserve a couple of restaurants for them to eat at. Never have I once been mentioned in his graduation plans. He knows this is important to me bc I have mentioned the concept of graduation multiple times and have already gifted him a pretty heavy grad gift.
i figured I wasn't going to the actual commencement and that we'd just meet up after for some pictures, so the day before I asked him what I should do for graduation. he basically said its best for me to stay home. i got a bit upset and explained why its hurtful to tell ur gf to stay home and he somewhat understood and defended himself by saying he was just stupid and forgot, didn't think graduation was that important, and that it's weird that his family's there. He then invited me to meet up with him afterward to take some pictures.
I was on the fence because i was def hurt that i got an invitation only after I brought it up and later pointed out that its not a good look to be stupid/ignorant. he then admitted that he actually did consider inviting me but purposefully decided not to because 1) this felt more for his family who's paid for his college and are flying to him 2) a lot of ppl he knows will also be graduating and it'll be weird to explain our situation to them if they see us together but when i brought it up just decided to invite me so i wouldn't be upset. at that point i just fully decided not to go- i didn't want to go to something i clearly wasn't wanted at
at 3am that night he asks if id like to get lunch with his family for noon that day because his parents asked about me. I'm the one that booked this reservation so i know there's only enough seats for just the family, so i was clearly just a super last minute invite to this lunch. i didn't feel comfortable seeing his family under those circumstances and also felt hurt again that I'm once again just a last-minute addition to these plans, so i declined the invitation for lunch.
at this point we're clearly in a very tense state and we don't talk until 3 hours before the commencement. he reached out again and asked if I'm going. i said probably not. i think he had some change of heart about wanting me there and was sad abt my decision but also showed frustration that i chose to not go and admitted that his parents were asking where i was and that he actually bought me an extra ticket to the actual commencement a month ago in case i wanted to go. this came as a huge shock to me because we didn't talk about commencement until the day before when i brought it up, and he never even brought up the extra ticket until 3 hours before. once again another super last minute ask.
I'm pretty upset now too and ultimately decide to not go, and consult my friend who knows i could be the bigger man and just go, but also understands and agrees with where I'm coming from. even so, I understand a graduation only happens once, and don't want to do anything either of us will regret.
i ordered flowers a while back but found out his mom already bought them for him. I reached out right when the commencement started to ask if he still wanted them and if I could drop them off later. He pretty much didn't respond to me until he got back home and was upset that "I am acting like a child on his graduation day" and that I'm not prioritizing him on his big day- he said "ik it was late but I still invited u to come and you chose not to". I feel like all of those statements are so hypocritical because he didn't even want me there in the first place and one reason he didn't invite me was bc he didn't think grad was a big deal, so why is it a big deal to him that I didn't end up going?
but I do understand where he's coming from- it is his graduation and there is a world in which i could've been the perfect gf and accepted lunch and commencement despite the last minute invite and went and had a great time with his family. but i also feel very justified in how i felt and don't think my ultimate decision to not go was out of pure pettiness- at some point i was actually unwanted at my bfs graduation for whatever reason. and it’s not even like we’re a new couple, I don’t know his parents, or we’re not basically together again- yet he still didn’t want his gf there
we're talking tomorrow and I'm not sure what to feel/say. I'm obviously going to explain how I'm feeling regarding this but i can totally see how he wouldn't understand my reasoning and just think I'm a childish gf for deciding not to go. Do i just apologize and try to move on? Or do i stick to how i felt until he can hopefully understand where I'm coming from?

I know this is a weird thing I understand most(not all) of society has them “wondering eyes” but when I fell in love with my partner it was like everyone just looked like a crowd of people . No one looked or compaired to him and I felt this way for many many years(12+ years)! Hell I didnt watch porn or use toys because we both concider even that a form of Cheating.
He still to this day treats me well,waits on me hand and foot , chill guy , but This was the one and only thing I had asked in life before we dated was I wanted someone into me and only me .I don’t care about money or material things ,we could even be homeless and live under a bridge as long as u just live in the moment with me.
Things came up through out the years I over looked his “wondering eyes” weather it be at people , porn , or looking to meet up with locals on Craigslist. Everyone one felt like a jab to my heart each time. After having his baby it’s like the spark for him finally kicked back in mostly but for me it’s almost gone from hurt and acceptance.
Though he says I am his type ,I’m not his type sexually and I’ve accepted this. (He has a type from the many years of experience I’ve had with him). There’s nothing wrong with that except my love language is different than most of society as stated above and now because I have finally excepted this I’m starting to be the wonderer myself. Like if he can do it so can I.
Life is short i realize nothings perfect and I even opened the relationship at one point so he can get it out of his system which was so hard for me to even accept . He just was taken back and said “no I’m not into anyone but u” as I said I don’t care who u see I just don’t wanna know and don’t bring to house and vise versa I’ll do the same . I responded with well it’s still opened if u change ur mind ..
So I came on here one day to vent and found subbs into bigger gals ! I began to post pics of myself to feel some type of wantedness . And here I am.. just trying to live in the moment with self love

M4F looking for long-term RP partner!
hi I'm 24 years old with long experience in RP and focus mostly on Anime related RPs mostly like Slice of life and fantasy and can discuss any ideas in mind if you have most of my RPs are SFW to build up if you want! and that's all any more things can be discussed! and this is a story i have ready for now if anyone interested! and hopefully we can have fun together! :D
"In a world where elemental magic reigns supreme, four majestic kingdoms stand as pillars of power and influence. The Crystaline Kingdom, nestled in a land of shimmering ice and frosty magic, is home to resilient frost giants and graceful snow elves, their ancient ice castles serving as bastions of strength and wisdom. Across the vast expanse of Emberland, the fiery domain pulses with energy and ambition, ruled by those who harness the power of flames and flames alike, their mighty citadels rising from the scorched earth as testaments to their prowess. In the Terra Kingdom, where earth magic intertwines with the harmony of nature, dwarves and gnomes tread the fertile soil, their cities carved deep into the mountainsides and hidden within the ancient forests. Meanwhile, the Verdant Land serves as a lush and vibrant sanctuary, a neutral haven where races of all kinds coexist in peace and harmony, their tranquil lakes and rolling meadows a refuge from the chaos of the outside world. But beyond the known realms lies the Shadowlands, a mysterious and foreboding continent shrouded in darkness, harboring unknown dangers and ancient secrets, its very name whispered in fear by those who dare to speak of it.
Amidst this tapestry of kingdoms and landscapes stands the prestigious Academy of Spira, a beacon of knowledge and power for aspiring mages and warriors alike. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Crystaline Kingdom, Emberland, Terra Kingdom, and Verdant Land, this renowned institution serves as a melting pot of cultures and talents, drawing students from far and wide to hone their skills in the arcane arts. Within its hallowed halls, friendships are forged, rivalries kindled, and destinies shaped, as students from diverse backgrounds come together to unravel the mysteries of magic and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.
The Academy of Spira is not just a place of learning; it is a sanctuary for those who seek to harness the power of the elements and shape the world around them. From the towering spires of the library, where ancient tomes and scrolls hold the secrets of forgotten magics, to the sprawling training grounds, where students hone their combat skills under the watchful eye of seasoned warriors, every corner of the academy pulses with the energy of discovery and growth. Here, students are encouraged to push the boundaries of their abilities, to explore new avenues of magic and combat, and to forge their own path in a world where anything is possible. As the story unfolds, two characters from different paths and kingdoms find themselves drawn to the academy's gates, where their journey begins amidst a world of intrigue, danger, and endless possibilities."

• This is a fantasy Anime RP.
• OCs made with anime characters or pictures as references will do; no IRL characters would be allowed.
• Participants must be around my age experienced and know how to help with building up the story.
• It's a SFW type of RP with a focus on build-up if there are any romantic interactions.
• This can be MxF or FxF RP.

if interested DM me please or if u have any question! :3

My GF (34) and I (33) have been together for 4 years. We have a son together. I have to highlight how loyal she has always been. She is a big introvert and I have NEVER been having any doubts about, nor have I ever been jealous... until now!About 2 years ago my GF got a new job in a company that has a lot of branches around in other countries. Due to this, she is travelling from time to time (lets say 3 times a year), and I have never had any reasons to be paranoid of insecure about it because of the way she is, she is not keen on the travelling because of the type of a person she is, she is not good at smalltalks or bonding with colleagues or people in general.
About 5 months ago she came to me telling me that her boss wanted her to go to (lets say) Paris for 3 days for a project that she had been working on since starting that new job. I knew she was working with a male co-worker on the project because that has never been a secret, she has always told me he was a very nice guy, very helpful and good at the job, but always assured that he was married with kids, and very not charming or her type at all. However, about 2 weeks before the trip I started noticing that her private phone became a lot more secret, but I wasnt sure if this was just myself telline me this, or if it was actually true because I would never expect something like this from her at all. She has very little friends, and she is barely ever on the phone (unless its family) and certainly not hiding it from me. I let it go until about 3-4 days before the trip. I was lying in bed reading when she got back home late (fitness class), she took her phone and sat on the couch in the living room and suddenly I could hear that she was texting with someone, like a lot (I know because she is one of those people who has the sound on when typing) for a long time (about an hour - 1,5) before I couldnt bare it anymore so I went out and confronted her asking who it was.
She almost jumped out of the couch almost as if I had just busted her in the middle of a murder, confessing that it was him, but that he was just a friend, saying he was not her type, he was married etc etc etc. basically defending herself. I was in shock and kinda blacked out so I dont remember much of that talk / discussion, but shortly after she "had" to urgently go for a shower, funny as she had been home texting with him for more than an hour, but suddenly shower couldnt wait. I was paranoid, insecure and afraid of what was actually going on. I couldnt believe it. next morning during work she wrote to me not to be worried and that it was just nice to have a "friend". I asked her if he was flirting with her, and she told me she did not feel like he was. I did not talk to her for 2 days after that before she came to me one evening saying that she missed me and that she was ready to have a second child with me (Something I have wanted for a very long time so that was a big thing for me) and suddenly everything had changed.
Monday morning she left for Paris and I didnt hear from her ALL day despite the fact that she knew exactly how worried I was. That evening around 8h00!!! pm ish she sent me a text saying she would call in 20 min. More of an "in 20 min, I have a bit of time so be ready!" in a very stressful way. We had a video call for about 20 min and I could sense immediately that she was tipsy if not drunk! and she told me they had just gotten back from work, and that they (according to her, another female colleague, the guy and herself). however, we spoke for about 20 min, she told me she missed me and loved me and it made me feel very good. I slept okay that night.
Next day (last full day in Paris) I didnt hear from her at all again. In fact I texted her during the afternoon that I felt a bit ignored, but again she told me they were busy and that I had nothing to worry about. That evening it was same story. around 8 pm she calls me, I didnt pick up because I was driving, and she asked me when I would be available for a call, again in a very stressful way, so I texted her asking why it was so urgent to which she answered and I quote "We worked so much all day, and I just want to see you because Im so tired I might fall asleep any minute".. AT 8 PM!!! on a business trip... I knew that was bullshit, but I chose to believe it. We had the call as I got home, and after 20 min she says the same, that she had to go to bed because she was so tired, lying on the bed in clothes.!
Next day she had to travel all day back home, this was on valentines day (very ironically), and again I barely heard from her all day. We had agreed long in advance that she would pick up our son and take him home before going to a fitness class (very expensive one that she had paid for in advance). Before arriving home I went for roses since it was valentines day. I got home just in time to see her before her class. She told me she had missed me and that she would never go back to that place, and that she would most probably dump that entire project. She went to her class, but left both her private and her work phone at home. I have never done anything like this before in my life because I had never had reason to do so. But my gut and my intuition told me that something was wrong. I opened the screen on her private phone and could see that she ofcourse had messages from him. I didnt manage to guess her pin code and instead I took her work phone, guessed the code first time and saw the very first message in their chat on Zoom. It was from the night she had told me about the second baby (only 2 nights before the trip) and I quote "Peace has been reinstated at home by a miracle, I will see you Monday"......... My heart pumped harder than ever before and ofcourse it caught my curiosity and I HAD to see more. For weeks, maybe months they had texted nonstop, all day during work via Zoom and evenings and weekends via whatsapp. Now, again my GF is not flirtatious at all so to her defence I would say most of her messages was simple answers which can be interpreted in both ways whereas he was very offensive, at one point very shortly before the trip she even asks him if he is flirting with her to what he is answering "I will let you decide that" and to which she replied "it doesnt bother me at all". I also found out that the night we had a video call when she told me she was too tired, while I was on her screen she had sent him a text sayin "ready to go"
She came home, I confronted her, she begged me to give her another chance assuring me nothing happened physically at all, and that they just had drinks. Next morning we both took off from work. I was exhausted and still in shock. That morning she called in sick, told him that she needed to talk to him in person and they had a call. She told him to stop texting her, and that what they have been doing was wrong and crazy and he agreed, but it didnt stick for long. Only a few days later he sent her messages saying that he missed talking to her and that it was all a misunderstanding, that nothing happened that can be considered cheating etc etc. I know that because she showed it all to me. She didnt reply to his messages.
Its been 4 months now, and I have had some really difficult days with bad thoughts and worries because they still work together which is really hard on me. We still talk about it from time to time when I need to share my worries. She keeps assuring me that they are strictly professional, and that they do not talk about anything but work. They have stopped communicated on whatsapp during evenings or weekends, that I know for sure, but about 1 months ago I felt so insecure that it got me to take her work phone again, and as I wanted to snoop I found that she had changed her pincode again which ofcourse sends me a signal that something is going on (at least in my head). What I CAN see are only the zoom messages on the start screen that he is sending to her (the notifications she is not removing from the start screen), but I cant read the messages she is sending back to him. I check the phone almost every evening since then, and funny enough she ALWAYS without exception has messages from him and it is very rarely something about work, it is not flirtatious either, but it is personal stuff that is not related to work which she promised me they wouldnt. For example her work requires her to work one weekend every 3 months and even saturday 10 pm he asks her if she needs any help and I know that he only does so to start a conversation with her, I mean 10 pm at night on a saturday you sit with your work phone in hand asking your colleagues if they need help?
I almost feel stupid for asking because, especially now that I have been writing it all down and read it through, it seems very obvious to me that I cant trust her, but I would like to hear your take on this. Should I be worried still? Can I trust her, should I leave her?
Should I confront her about the snooping ?

Hi all,
I'm hoping/looking to set up as self employed (autonomo in Spain). My target audience would be small-medium sized businesses who are struggling with their online presence/community and/or do not have a well established corporate structure/what they currently have doesn't work very well. I come from a customer success (local) leadership position at a large multinational enterprise. I have also studied web development and business at uni. Ever since I moved to Spain and started working for a smaller(25 employees) business with a large local presence and heart in the right place, but desperate lack or structural or any type of organisation or protocols/processes in place. It's s been evident that this hurts customer journeys, and first time resolution, over all resulting in dissatisfaction and complaints, bad reputation, losing customers. Not even to mention the wasted resources and stress that results from having to address and resolve I would be offering consulting and helping set up CRM processes and KPIs to optimise their operations.
I feel like this concept has great scalability, and have plans/hopes on ways to eventually later on register as an ltd(S.L. in Spain)
But since I work full time, and don't want to jump in the deep water, before I "checked the temperature", id like to also down-scale the idea for the moment being.
Meaning I would start out offering online customer service and social media management, but more focused on it being a bigger part of customer journeys too, focusing on organic growth rather than paid ads, community engagement and outreach. Sprinkling in insights as advice and the option to consult on customer success should the business owners be open to the discussion. Once established and potentially reached the level of security to be able to focus on the venture full time, I'd shift more into the consulting/training side as this would require more movement/time/presence.
My question I guess would be, what are your thoughts on this concept and especially starting out with offering social media management with the focus mentioned above?
Any insights/advice is welcomed!

where does the lost love go? When does the comfort become too comfortable? Like my ratty t-shirt with the holes to enable Easy movement and your favorite chipped cup And the couch with the indent where your curl up But the couch starts to look drab in the new house we bought. You flung the cup at the wall when we last fought And the holes are too big for me to wear my tee. Honey, our comfort isn't comfortable anymore you see And so we drift, little by little, till we are far apart Distance was never a matter of geography but the heart We mumble our hellos and fumble our goodbyes Till we look for love ourselves, find thrills in new highs. Knock once, knock twice, doors slam shut. Blame for blame, lie for lie, we match each other cut for cut We used to out do each other in love, now we compete again Rushing to leave, the only way to stay sane I look at the pictures put up on the wall All your paintings decorating my wall. Your clothes in my closet, the dent on the couch But now I touch this wound and don't feel the ouch Soon, the person attached to the landscape fades from memory. I feel nothing as I look upon all our history, Like others who came and left before All that remains is a former reminder of pages we tore of a book I don't care to read anymore Of love lost and friendships forgotten This love once so rip, is now rotten.
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