“Someone is coming through for you but it’s not a relative, dear.”
Genevieve could see the woman across from her was skeptical in her practice, speaking to those who had passed. She’d explained that she’d only come in out of curiosity not because she wanted a reading. And Genevieve had almost immediately heard someone for her, a sort of desperate pleading that was rare and fueled by a deep love. The stranger regarded her with a frown of confusion, fidgeting with her own hands as she glanced around the room. Tapestries hung draped across the walls while a red neon sign depicting an open palm flickered in the corner of the dimly lit space.
“He… he says to dress warmly tomorrow. To wear your long, powder blue coat and the brown leather boots you wore yesterday.”
The stranger’s demeanor immediately shifted as she glanced up at Genevieve with wide eyes, all suspicion suddenly gone and replaced by what seemed to be a mixture of fear and shock. She’d seen the look a thousand times before so she offered a warm, understanding smile as she gave the woman time to process the message. Genevieve didn’t understand it herself though it wasn’t her job to. She was simply there to act as a translator
“If he’s not a relative then how do I know him? How does he know me?”
The words were just above a whisper while she went back to glancing around the room as though she was expecting to see some sort of ghost. Again, it wasn’t anything that Genevieve hadn’t seen before. In an attempt to provide some sort of comfort to the woman as well as satisfy her own curiosity, Genevieve took her fidgeting hands and pulled them to rest on the table. Turning the woman’s delicate hands over, she exposed her palms so they faced the ceiling while her eyes traced over the lines she saw.
“He was your lover it seems. And is quite taken with you still it sounds like,” the medium explained with a fond smile. She could hear the man speaking to her, telling her about the woman across from her, about how he had waited so long for a chance to speak with her. His love for her was so obvious that it came with a sort of pain that Genevieve felt herself. It was evident from his tone alone that being unable to speak with the woman who had wandered into her shop had been agony for him.
“He likes your hair like that, up. He likes being able to see your face,” she murmured softly, her thumb brushing over one of the longer lines that ran across the woman’s palm before picking her hand up to view it more closely.
“And he says that he’d like for you to know that he’s with you often. I wouldn’t be surprised if you felt him from time too. Tends to happen when a bond between souls is that strong.” Her voice came in a thoughtful tone, her fingers smoothing over the woman’s hand to try and provide some sort of comfort but as she took in the stranger’s face all she saw was worry.
“I don’t have any lovers who have passed away.”
The confession was followed by the stranger attempting to pull her hands away through Genevieve’s grip tightened while her head turned to the left, her eyes flickering over the corner of the room where she could feel the presence radiating from. Spirits didn’t show up for the incorrect people. They never had in all of her years of practice. And then she heard it. Heard him explain where he was from.
“Where are you going tomorrow?”
As Genevieve asked the question, the knot in her stomach told her that she already knew the answer, knew why the woman had a lover who was deceased that she’d seemingly never met. She’d be meeting him soon.
“The tree maze,” she answered a bit breathlessly while searching Genevieve’s face as the medium continued to stare at the corner of the room. At the same time she answered, so did her lover, his voice breathless all the same as he spoke. ‘To meet me’.
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After a break from writing and roleplaying brought on a rather miserable period of writer’s block, I’m searching for a partner to write with in hopes of undoing the unpleasant spell I seem to be stuck in:) Above is a blurb I wrote that came from the idea I’m hoping to build off of.
I’m a twenty four year old woman living in EST who has been writing on and off for eleven years give or take. I enjoy reading in my free time as well as gardening and obsessing over my cats.
A multitude of genres interest me from more modern, crime driven plots to high fantasy adventures. But romance is a common theme I enjoy including in all of my stories as I find relationship dynamics to be some of the most interesting things to explore especially when playing out in different worlds.
Today I’m looking to write something that shows two people who are from different times, making it appear as if they are from different worlds entirely. And through a woman accidentally traveling back in time, a love is born that changes history itself. If intrigued by the simple outline, I’d love to share ideas and build a full plot out together that way everyone’s interests can be included! I’m also a firm believer that constructing a plot with someone else is half the fun of a writing together.:)
If interested please be

• 21+
• use decent grammar and have replies that average 400+ words. My replies tend to range from 400-1,000 words so I’d like a partner who writes with a similar style. I also write in third person past tense.
• active in building a story. And active with replies. I tend to get out at least one reply a day though most days I can do two to three.
• use discord. I won’t write anywhere else.
• And lastly I will not write with men. It’s simply a personal preference. Too many weird experiences have happened before.

Here’s some things I’m hoping to include in our story: -lots of angst. All the angst. -flash backs and tying the future to the past -political intrigue -an unstable land that brings our characters together through navigating difficulties -light supernatural or fantasy elements that are mainly a mystery to our characters -a history involving mythology and lore that we can create ourselves and tie into our world -a male character who is not so secretly obsessed with the fiery, strong willed female lead
If this story is one you’d like to help create, message me a bit about you and your interests as far as writing goes and please have a sample ready as well! I have my own that I’ll be happy to send:)

Hi! I’m sorry if this turns into a long rambling/venting post, but I will try me best to keep it as short as I can! I (29F) have been experiencing chronic pain for 11-12 years. It started with my hips, which I then found out that I had labral tears in both my hips and had them surgically repaired (I was a gymnast for 14 years so that’s likely why that happened). After I recovered from the surgeries (two on my left and one on my right) I started developing back and neck pain, which I chalked up to compensation, I really wasn’t worried too much about it.
Over the last ~3 years, my neck and back pain has gotten significantly worse and it affects my quality of life. Then I started also having joint pain. I never get a good sleep, I wake up throughout the night to change positions because staying on one side too long causes pain. I can go to bed feeling somewhat okay, but I always wake up feeling like I’ve been hit by a truck. I usually wake up with a headache, extreme neck pain, my back is sore, and my joints hurt (specifically my knees, elbows, shoulders, and knuckles in the middle of my fingers). In my opinion, my fingers are swollen in the morning. I have also been having oral symptoms such as canker sores and I had a spot in my gums that was receding. I had a gum graft and it ended up receding further. Now I have an exactly identical spot on the opposite side. The periodontist and oral health specialist both brought up something autoimmune being a possibility and recommended I see a rheumatologist. To note, I also do have GI symptoms and have seen a gastroenterologist who was also unhelpful lol
I’ve seen a rheumatologist and she was incredibly unhelpful. My imaging was negative for inflammation or autoimmune markers (I had things going on in my spine but not relevant to autoimmune) so she said there’s nothing autoimmune going on and no swelling or inflammation. That being said, my fingers are definitely larger for the first half of the day and I can’t remove or put on my rings. Bloodwork is essentially normal but I am HLA B27 positive. She said that’s irrelevant (which is interesting cause she is the one who sent me for that test lol). When I read about the symptoms of the conditions associated with that being positive, it makes SO much sense to me. I get that anyone can be positive and not be affected but I have SYMPTOMS. I’ve seen a lot of different healthcare professionals but this is the first rheumatologist. My dr is in the process of sending me to someone else for a second opinion.
I’m also seeing a functional medicine doctor and MD team so we can approach things at all sorts of different angles. I’m in Ontario, Canada so we have free healthcare but going through this healthcare team is private so I am paying for things like certain tests etc but they can also send me for things covered under OHIP. This team agrees this seems like something autoimmune. Btw I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia several years ago but when I read about peoples experiences with it, it doesn’t resonate with me at all. I’ve also been on all those nerve pain medications with no relief whatsoever.
Sorry this is so long, but im at the point where I cry almost every night because I get barely any sleep, I’m frustrated, I’m sad, and I’m honestly just angry. I need advice and suggestions, I know many people here relate. Does anyone have ANY insight I can pass along to my healthcare team that maybe I haven’t thought of. Even personal stories that are similar to mine.
P.S I have also been tested for Lyme and my dr is considering a trial of antibiotics just to see if it even touches my symptoms
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE 💜💜

My cousin and I grew up together. My family is from a culture where family holds high importance. I would frequently interact with my cousin due to this. There would be many family gatherings where I was a young girl and he was a young boy. He would bully and belittle me. My mother did not stand up for me when this would happen or she just very subtly brought it up. Anytime my cousin’s rude behavior was pointed out, it was dismissed because he was a young boy and he had a heart defect. Whenever he did something rude or mean, it was dismissed because he had a heart condition. He was coddled by extended family members because of this too. I also come from a culture where the color of your skin REALLY matters. He had a fair complexion so many family members would tell him how beautiful he was. The only thing for me was that my family knew that I was smart for a child that age. This would make my cousin’s mother upset because her son wasn’t being told this too. He would brag about how he got new video games and such in front of me because he knew my mother couldn’t afford to do so. This made my mother upset so she would work harder to earn more money to get me the same luxuries. All this matters because it goes into how he treats me as an adult.
We are both adults now in our early twenties. He got in a huge fight with some of our other family members who were 10 years older than him. He told those family members that he has no use for them so he doesn’t care if they don’t talk to him. He told them various sorts of insults. His friends applauded him for standing up for himself. His mother made the issue bigger than it was. The whole extended family found out about this fight. She would try to bring everyone into the crossfire of the argument. She defended her son endlessly.
Through my early teens and up until now, I tried my best to maintain a relationship with him. He would ignore me if his friends were around. He would say misogynistic things to me. He would belittle me. I tried my best to try to understand him. I would text him but he never would text back. I would call him but he would seldom call back. He would call me when he needed help with something. I would ask him to come by and hang out but he would never do so. He would only hang out with me on his own time despite spending time with his friends every day. It made me upset. I went away for college halfway across the country and didn’t see anyone for five months. I came back for Thanksgiving and he didn’t even greet me. He ignored me the whole Thanksgiving dinner. I desperately wanted to know why he was the way he was. When I would try to have a conversation he would say I don’t want to talk about it. He would dismiss it. I was able to facilitate a conversation with him about a month or so ago. I asked him what his beliefs were. We had an hour-long phone conversation. He was telling me he didn’t believe people deserve help and they should just work harder. He told me thinking too deeply about certain topics doesn’t help me be the best. He talks about this desire to constantly be the best. He would show no remorse when I would tell him his beliefs were hurtful. He would say well I don’t care. The reason I cared is because I’m a lesbian and he is the only one in my family that knows. It is a very taboo thing in our culture. I just desperately wanted to know he would be there for me emotionally at the time when I came out. I saw him as the only last bit of family that I could hold onto after coming out.
I met up with him on Sunday because my family invited his family over to go eat out. He offered to drive me. We were in the same car so we had a mundane conversation at first. I asked then if he thought about over last conversation. He said no not really. I asked him if it was because you don’t care. He replied saying yes it wasn’t important to him. I asked him why he found it difficult to verbalize what it means to be best and why it matters so much. He got defensive about it. He was not talking much. We reached the restaurant and he was like I don’t want to talk about politics. We didn’t even speak about politics. I asked him why and he said I’m never going to agree. We went inside to eat. We went in the car to go back. I asked him in the car why politics is a no-no topic. He just kept saying I will never agree. I asked him then how are you going to achieve being the best when you are unable to have a conversation about your beliefs. He said that if people worked harder they would be able to find their way out. I asked him if he believed child slaves and victims of sex trafficking could find a way out. He said he 100% believes they can if they work harder. I asked him how is that possible when their situations had conditioned them to believe that they were weak. He asked me how do you know that. I told him we have reports of abuses and such horrific things. He just said so? I was baffled. I asked him how would he be able to reach this so-called best if he is unable to empathize with others. He got all upset and had a hissy fit. So whenever I would speak he would speak over me. I told him twice to not speak over me. He said you’re not entitled to an answer. I asked him why he was getting so defensive. I genuinely want to know. He then would say “You’re right”, “I agree”, you’re right and I’m wrong” for a minute or so when I was talking. I did not stop asking him why he was doing this so he asked me why I cared so much. I told him I cared because the time comes when I come out I would at least like to know I can have someone who will stand up for me. I want to know someone can be there for me emotionally and despite I know I’ll have someone in my family. I told you that I don’t think you would defend me because it does not matter to you. He said you are right in that case. He said he does not care about the well-being of others because he finds it depressing. He said those things hold him back from being the best. I kept asking him why it matter so much you need to be the best. He wouldn’t tell me. I asked him if this belief comes from a place of selfishness and he said yes. I don’t see any point in thinking about other and such if it doesn’t help me. I told him towards the end that I knew that the last conversation it didn’t matter to him. I told him I know you are hearing but not listening to me. He said yes that is exactly it. I told him for you it’s in through one ear and out through the other. He told me well that’s life; only take what benefits me. I told him I know this conversation we had has no effect on you but I have hope at least one thing made an impact on your way of thinking. He said yeah but I’m being honest not really. I told him that’s fine but I have hope at least one thing will stick.
I went back to my house and I went to my room and I sobbed. I couldn’t help it but I sobbed and sobbed. I sobbed knowing that my cousin didn’t care about me the way I cared about him. I sobbed knowing I wouldn’t have anyone in my family who could be there for me when I came out. I sobbed because, at the end of the day, my cousin didn’t see me as an important person. After all, I didn’t benefit him anyway. I would do anything to help him but he wouldn’t do the same. I was so overwhelmed with sadness, betrayal, and anger.
The next morning I was thinking about why this made me so upset. As I was thinking about why my cousin is the way he is, I began to see similarities in the way his mother treats others and how he does. I tried to see if he had similarities to other people who I once knew. I thought about my ex-friend who I met in my first year of college. I saw her in him. That ex-friend of mine was diagnosed with NPD. My cousin reminded me of my old roommate who would manipulate me into doing everything for her. There were so many other things that aligned with these people I once knew and my cousin. I realized he was a narcissist. When I realized that, it told me everything I needed to know. I deleted his number and blocked him. I realized it was not worth my time trying to understand him. I would be lying if I said I’m okay regarding this situation. It has been two days and I am still filled with feelings of sadness, betrayal, and anger. I’m afraid of what will happen when I come out because I will be all alone but I know I will manage. At least I know now that trying to understand him is not worth my time and effort.

Me and my partner have been together for 12 years now and engaged for 3, his brother has recently got engaged to his girlfriend of 3 years.. he has chosen the exact same ring as mine which has really annoyed me as my partner really put effort into finding and choosing it for me (it’s quite unique) His girlfriend did say she liked mine so I see why he used it for inspiration but I’m annoyed it’s the same. When they told us the news, he asked my partner if I liked the ring - well of course, it’s exactly the same as mine!! It’s become a funny joke in the family but I feel like it’s starting to wind me up. They also recently bought the exact same car as us (after saying it they didn’t like the model when we bought ours?) There’s been a few other Scenarios where he has done the same as us and it hasn’t just been a coincidence. I’m happy for them getting engaged etc but it seems like this copying is going too far, I don’t know whether to say something or just leave it but I feel myself getting wound up!
Why can’t he just have his own identity?
I know it’s just a ring and it doesn’t mean everything but I don’t understand why out of all of the rings he could choose it had to be the same.

“Ugh” I say in frustration I was broke……I hate being broke no matter what I did to make more money I couldn’t keep it it either went to food,bathroom necessities or my lingering college debt i knew college would be expensive but I didn’t think the debt would stick around 9 years after I graduated I couldn’t even find a decent job that paid good enough just wanted to have a normal life without work what made this whole thing worse was my friend, she was way richer than me and sneaky as she sneaked up behind me and wrapped her arms around my shoulders “sup Mary” I jumped at the sudden touch almost letting out a yelp. “oh hey amber” Amber was way stronger and taller than me having been on the basketball team something that got her a scholarship and even a place in the wnba as jealous of her as I was I couldn’t bring myself to hate her she was my friend after all “so anything interesting happen?” She asked “no not really just the same old work,pay and hope I can afford food” I responded “you know I can give you money right? Hell I can pay for your college debt.” “You know I don’t like it when you give me money.” We both came from the same background a normal childhood with a nice family and school life was good too good grades and the Normal bully here and there but other than that it was a normal old childhood “but I feel like you need it look we’re friends and friends are supposed to help each other” “I know but still I can do this myself” she suddenly stopped in front of me crossing her arms I almost walked straight into her stomach “then tell me mary can you afford food?” I completely freeze I look away as my face flushed with embarrassment damn her she always knew my struggles “why’d you wanna know” I respond “you can’t afford food huh?” Amber suddenly says “wha- yes I can!” I hear amber giggle that damned giggle she always knew my struggles which made everything worse “look Mary I’m your friend you ask me for help I really don’t mind at all you know” “amber I said I’m fine I don’t need help” “did you pay your rent last month?” This completely froze me “I take it that’s a no what about last month?” With each word she said my face got more and more red with embarrassment “damn you amber” I say out of embarrassment more than anger I hear her giggle “so you didn’t pay your rent?” “n-no.” “do you need money?” I can’t help my embarrassment “d-desperately.” she giggles again “I told you you can tell me if you need help.” “I hate that you u can read me like a damn book” “we’ve been friends since middle school of course I can read you like a book” I hated that. She can read me like a book but I couldn’t she was a complete mystery to me although I knew all her secrets and she knew all mine “god you’re insufferable sometimes.” I say as a smile appears on my face “an insufferable yet amazing friend right?” She says with a smile “of course.” I say with a laugh gently nudging her although her tall frame barely moving “weakling.” She says as she nudges me almost making me fall “hey! No fair you’re stronger than me!” “Well maybe you should have done sports.” She teases “you know im not good at sports he’ll look at me I can barely run 20 seconds with you getting winded!” I hear her giggle before she flicks my head “weak ass” “oh screw you” I say with a giggle I always loved these little scuffles though it quickly came to and end as we reached my apartment complex “hey here Mary.” She says as she hands me 5 100$ bills “oh thanks you don’t have to do this you know” “your my friend and I’m just helping you now go pay your rent and get some food for once” she says with a giggle before walking off “screw you!” I yell with a giggle as she flips me off still walking away I laugh as I go and pay my rent I knock on the landlords door waiting for the door to open once it does the strong smell of cigarette smoke hits me she was about in her mid 50’s and a chain smoker but she was nice. “Hello” i say with a small smile “if your here to try and get your rent delayed I can’t do it your 3 months short” “that’s why I’m here I’m here to pay it.” “Oh?” She says i hint of surprise in her voice “im here to pay my rent” “in full or half?” She say’s skeptical “in full” i say with a small smile “it’s 200 dollars you know” she says “I now here” I give her the 200 dollars from the 500 amber gave me “oh? I’m pleasantly surprised. Did you finally get a well paying job?” I chuckle “I wish” that makes her chuckle too “me too honey me too any way have a good night” “goodnight miss” I make my way to my apartment with a smile on my face most people would think that the landlord was a mean grumpy women but she was actually a nice person even help me find a job when I lost my old one. Once I make it to my apartment I close and lock the door and look around it was nothing special if anything it was boring with no color or even pictures lining the walls it may have been boring but it was comfortable and I loved it. I fell on my bed going through my socials and just mindlessly scrolling when I suddenly got a text from amber “hey you free? Wanna hop on the game?” I smile at the text this was a nightly occurrence something I always looked forward to. “Yea give me say 3 minutes” i text back “okay don’t throw your controller this time” I smile at that it happened 7 months ago i having a day and her smugness only made me even more angrier which made me throw my controller and completely break it ever since then she joked and teased me about it “today I’ll make you break your controller!” I text back. “ha! Yea right! You know I’m way better than you” amber texts me. “Oh just get the hell on”

I am planning on buying a laptop but is having a hard time searching for one because I don't really have any knowledge about laptops specifications. I am an incomming student (IT) and is looking for laptops that can help me with my studies and also is good for moderately gaming or low gaming like minecraft or genshin. I plan on buying something that'll last me for >3 years. Thank you

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You know what they say, if at first you don't succeed....... ehhhh something or another. You get the point!
(P.S. pictures of me on my profile)
Searching for the "one" isnt easy, but what can we do aye? First things first, to throw some random bits of info out there about me! (Info dump incoming 😂)
I'm 24 and biracial! Half Irish and half African/northern Indian, and I'm living in the UK!
I'm approximately 6'0"-6'1" in height and id say an average/kept build. I also have somewhat long-ish hair for a guy, going near my shoulders, it's naturally straight! I also have a well kept somewhat shorter and neat beard :) I also have very fair skin. I guess I took physically more from one side of my heritage 😂🤌 I'm also a Muslim lad! So just putting that out there too for the sake of it.
I do enjoy binging on junk food but between my high metabolism and my physically active job working as an electrician (which I'm trying to fully establish myself in) I tend to never put any weight on 🤷
So! What am I looking for? Well it's a long shot. I'd like to imagine something like the female version of myself. My other half. Someone I find attractive, kind, easy going, fun to get along with, can hold a conversation without making it feel like a one sided effort and chore. Etc!
Important note!!!
IF you are not from the UK. Be aware relocating doesn't appear to be an option for me currently 😅 so bear that in mind please. I am open to a potential long distance but again. There's that.
I guess I'm the hopeless romantic type. Fantasising about soulmates, something real, serious, natural and everything great. Is that easy to obtain these days? Bruh. HECK no 😭 but can a guy try? Well, here's to hoping I suppose. Guess only time will tell
Anyone between the ages of 20-27 is welcome! Anyone who wants to actually get to know each other and dreams about something sincere and real! (With some fun stupidity and jokes thrown in there of course, that banter is a must🗿👍)
I like a woman with a little bit of confidence ya know? Probably one of the most attractive personality traits, who can hold a conversation and engage with the other person you know? Nothing more off putting than someone who gives single worded dead replies lol
Here's a bit more about me. My hobbies! my hobbies are various. I'd argue I'm an ambivert. Though my main hobbies lean towards something a little more introverted. You have hiking and the likes as well as going out with friends and driving around at night with them, but then you also have gaming which is a huge hobby of mine!! Well probably the thing I do most consistently
So yeah! There's my shot being let out. I'd say I consider myself to be an honest and open book and would like someone who is open, honest and genuine in the same way!
Oh! And my preferred platform is Snap! Though I have one or two other things (:
So. Here's to hoping!

Dangerously Hot Take, I know, but hear me out.
HD2 and WF are both VERY similar in some aspects. Futuristic, Galaxy Scale, Varying Difficulty with a VERY healthy dose Power Creep, Third Person Shooter, Played best with Friends, G R I N D, even down to the more minute details like having a whole economy based on Drip and players having their own ship, granted you cant personalize your Super Destroyers...yet (please AH i beg you let me Barbiefy my Super Destroyer.)
I think if Helldivers 2 wants to survive, it has to take more ques from Warframe to keep itself afloat. Want one of the New Guns that just released? Go grind for it! (But if you buy the warbond you can yoink it+drip). Maybe quests can be actual story beats instead of the story being loosely stitched together via the weekly orders. And those weekly MO's can still be a community goal to work on, if I'm being honest, the current Orders system reminds of Nightwave, and is actually thought out really well.
However, I do NOT want HD2 to just be Warframe with a Starship Troopers coat of Paint. A lot of people already treat this game like dollar store Starship Troopers because they only play Bug Missions and yell Starship Troopers quotes over the mic. I dont wish to see Automaton Liches or Terminid Liches, I don't want to see Weapon Mods or Arcanes or anything else that could be ripped from Warframe that would only detract from HD2's own identity. Hell, maybe takes hints from Titanfall and let us kit out the Exo Suits or give them voices or let us slap the most hideous paint job and print "THE BLOWJOBINATOR" on the front in Off White Comic Sans.
I saw a post a while back that suggested Weapon Attachments, and I think that is a great idea personally. Just anything to give this game more longevity and something for players to sink their teeth into. All of this is just spit balling, and of course, bug fixes and patches come first. Before AH event considers adding new stuff, patches are important.

This is just an idea I came up with occasionally, what do you think?

1. Remove the motherboard from mobile phones/computers and other devices and make a new device
   
2. Concentrate computing power and automatically allocate hardware resources, and use WIFI or other technologies to transmit images to devices
   

Change:

1. Equipment is lighter and cheaper
   
2. It can only be used where there is a signal.
   

profit:

1. Equipment cost: cheaper than independent smart devices. If there are no problems with use, more people will buy them.
   
2. System fee: After purchasing the equipment, you can choose to pay for the system for a certain period of time or for life.
   
3. Save computing power: Just like not everyone will play games at the same time, the same computing power as a standalone device can support more users
   
4. Different devices: supports any device, mobile phone, computer, smart watch, smart glasses
   

question:

1. How to use it without signal equipment? Temporary computing hardware can be rented, like a phone with a battery but no screen, or they can be assembled directly haha

We’ve been in a relationship for just over a year. I’m 22F and he’s 27M. Things have been great, of course we argue from time to time but we always resolve it with some healthy communication. I adore this man. He treats me so well and makes me overall pretty happy.
But I have doubts about the relationship. It’s mainly doubts about our relationship long term.
The first problem that’s been causing some issues in our relationship is the fact that he’s unemployed. He’s been unemployed for roughly 4-5 months. It all started when he left his one job for something else he’d enjoy more. It didn’t last long and they fired him. Then he got another job, that didn’t last long either. He got fired from that one too and ever since he’s been job hunting. I don’t know if it’s because he’s a bad worker, he’s only ever expressed that he works really hard. So I don’t know if it’s just been bad luck or what. But he can’t seem to find something, even with him actively looking for work everyday.
The first problem makes me worry for my future. I’m in school, graduating soon and gonna have a hopeful career in engineering/construction so I know I’ll be making good money, I just don’t think he will. I eventually wanna settle down and have children. I know it sounds cliche but my absolute dream is to be a stay at home mother. I wanna be the one to raise my children and watch them grow. Eventually working once they’re in school, but at least while they’re young I wanna be around. That doesn’t seem possible if I stay with him. I love him to bits but the fact is he’s 27 and he hasn’t started his career yet. It seems like he’s gonna be in starting positions his whole life. It doesn’t seem like he wants to find a career where he can grow and build from it. I know it’s hard to find out what you wanna do for the rest of your life but you need to start somewhere. I’m trying to go easy on him and be supportive but I also don’t wanna sacrifice my dreams.
I know I’ll be happy with him but I’m scared I’ll grow resentment towards the things he couldn’t give me. I feel like we need to have a give talk but I don’t even know where to start. It feels like I’m heading towards a break up (which I don’t want) but I’m scared. I’m also scared that my judgement is being clouded. He’s the only person I have in my life besides my parents so I’m worried I’m holding on because he’s the only person I got. I’m also scared that if we do break up and I end up dating again, I’ll regret my decision then I can’t come back to him.
I don’t know what to do, any advice would be welcome!
TL;DR I’m having growing worries about my future with my boyfriend. He’s not career driven and I’m scared my future isn’t what I’ll want it to be

Hi… There is so much that I have been wanting to say for so long and I can’t get myself to do it. Perhaps it’s that I know what your answer is, or maybe your reaction I’m scared of… I think it’s time I start putting myself first. I want to start off by saying it’s been a good past few years. Sometimes good, other times not so good, but it’s gone by fast. You’ve hurt me, yet I’m still there, always have even when I was broken myself. I want you to know that I love you, but I’m not sure I’m still in love with you. Perhaps this is normal with couples, but even at that, I’m not sure where we stand. Sometimes we are “best friends” other times you talk about “our kids one day” and when you are really upset “I am no one.” So with this, I have been putting my life on hold for years now, until you “are ready” but the reality of things is no one is ever really fully ready for anything. You learn as you go, and if you really want something, you make it known. I feel like I’m still in the dark. Every word, every action, I’ve always make it known what you are and what you mean to me. I want more, and I don’t know if it’s selfish, but I do. I deserve it. I know deep down in my heart that I do. I know sometimes we aren’t taught how to show love or be affectionate, but when it’s the right person, you don’t think about it twice. It comes natural wanting to express what you feel. Maybe I’m just not that person for you and I’ve read all this wrong all these years. I’m a good person and I deserve all the love and good things. There is still so much more I need to say. But that’s it for now.

Hey all, like many others here, I haven’t had much luck with dating apps so I thought I’d give this a shot.
First, a little about me. I recently graduated with my bachelor’s in computer science, and plan to work in video game development. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, reading, watching movies/TV, etc. I just really love stories and that’s a big part of why I want to make video games. I want to create things that can have an impact on people’s perception of the world. I love love love animals, but unfortunately don’t have any right now (send me pet pics?). I generally try to be optimistic and lighthearted. I think you’d find it’s not hard to make me laugh. And gonna be honest, I also tend to be pretty quiet and shy in person. Haha, that’s another reason I’m searching here, over text/online, it’s much easier to be a decent conversationalist. A few other important details, I’m liberal/left. I’m atheist. I’m monogamous, and in the future, I’d eventually want children of my own. Like everyone else, there’s of course a lot more to me, but that’ll be easier to learn via talking haha
Now I suppose I should address my title. So, long story short, I was born with a condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which basically means all my muscles are extremely weak and I use an electric wheelchair for getting around. To give you something to compare it to, I am slightly more able than someone like Stephen Hawking. I don’t need any robo voice to speak (although robo voices are kinda cool ngl), I have good use in my hands, and a tiny little bit in my arms, but virtually no strength in my legs, hence the wheelchair haha. And I still have full sensation in my entire body, unlike some people who use a wheelchair due to say, paralysis. Hopefully that gives you a bit of an idea about my disability. You’re totally welcome to ask any questions you might have.
if you’ve read this far, sorry for being so goddamned wordy haha, here’s a pupper for your valiant efforts 🐶
Overall, I’m looking for someone who’s got some common personality traits or interests as me. A nerd that I could gush about games with. Someone who can find humor in the silliest, simple things. Someone I can grow with. I want to find a partner, to have a long, loving relationship with. I know it might be a little unconventional to date a guy in a wheelchair, but that’d just mean you’re an unconventional person, which is actually really fucking cool. I look forward to hearing from you!

So I was just playing some ranked earlier trying to push to legendary and in one of the games I played, I chose Tick and someone on the other team chose Angelo. Game mode was knockout and I don’t think I’ve had a matchup like this before but imagine the shock on my face when I get one shot with full health from the Angelo. How is there not a nerf for this guy with the amount of damage he does as I don’t think a character with that much damage in one shot. I know Tick has one of the lowest HP in the game but regardless with his super, any brawler in the 6-7k range is basically dead. Not to mention he can charge is auto while moving as well. Just something I wanted to get off my chest…

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Hey all! Mainly looking for someone to message throughout the day and get to know. Maybe game with if we have that in common. I do work from home so there’s no one to really talk to during the day.
I’m married and have 2 kids, a 6 month old son and a 9 year old daughter. I’m into basic nerdy things. Gaming, star wars, super heroes, DnD, anything Disney, etc. Also trading card games like Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
I watch a ton of Critical Role stuff especially Campaign 3! Currently on episode 74, so if you watch too, let me know! Also like to watch Battle of the Brands on YouTube.
I’m also into movies and tv, some sports, pro wrestling. Collecting action figures and retro games is one of hobbies as well. Anything 80s/90s nostalgia i absolutely love so if you want to talk childhood and growing up back then, i’m down! I miss the good old days where we went to arcades and italian sunday dinners at the grandparents and where the world just wasn’t as nutso as it is today lol.
My kids are everything to me and I do love talking about them. Love being silly with them and spending time with them (when they aren’t driving me crazy 🤪 lol)..I would prefer you be around my age and have kids as well just so we have that stuff in common off the bat! I’m socially awkward most times but very easy to get along with. I’m definitely considered an introvert. But once you get to know me I break out of that awkward shell. I do like to use sarcasm, and mostly like to try and make people laugh because a world without laughter would just be horrible.
Alright i’ll shut up now but I’d like to think i’m an awesome person to get to know and hopefully there’s more you’d like to know so feel free to DM me! (I looove using GIFs so if you message me, open up with a funny one! Especially since then i’ll know you actually read this 😂)

Hello. I am playing FFI pixel remaster and made it a few hours. I pulled game up this morning and my character just won’t move and is stuck like there is an invisible wall in front of one point where I need to go in elven castle to leave. I can’t find anything online. Does anyone have any ideas? May have to restart the game from beginning since I don’t have any other saves.

Hey all! Mainly looking for someone to message throughout the day and get to know. Maybe game with if we have that in common. I do work from home so there’s no one to really talk to during the day.
I’m married and have 2 kids, a 6 month old son and a 9 year old daughter. I’m into basic nerdy things. Gaming, star wars, super heroes, DnD, anything Disney, etc. Also trading card games like Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
I watch a ton of Critical Role stuff especially Campaign 3! Currently on episode 74, so if you watch too, let me know! Also like to watch Battle of the Brands on YouTube.
I’m also into movies and tv, some sports, pro wrestling. Collecting action figures and retro games is one of hobbies as well. Anything 80s/90s nostalgia i absolutely love so if you want to talk childhood and growing up back then, i’m down! I miss the good old days where we went to arcades and italian sunday dinners at the grandparents and where the world just wasn’t as nutso as it is today lol.
My kids are everything to me and I do love talking about them. Love being silly with them and spending time with them (when they aren’t driving me crazy 🤪 lol)..I would prefer you be around my age and have kids as well just so we have that stuff in common off the bat! I’m socially awkward most times but very easy to get along with. I’m definitely considered an introvert. But once you get to know me I break out of that awkward shell. I do like to use sarcasm, and mostly like to try and make people laugh because a world without laughter would just be horrible.
Alright i’ll shut up now but I’d like to think i’m an awesome person to get to know and hopefully there’s more you’d like to know so feel free to DM me! (I looove using GIFs so if you message me, open up with a funny one! Especially since then i’ll know you actually read this 😂)

I’m gonna get this out of the way right away, I’m a guy. On my last people I had toooons of people acting all friendly until they found out I was a guy and then they un friended me LOL. I had people berating other guys for not trying to be friends but more than that, only for them to do the same.
Anyways here’s the beginning to the actual post, btw I’ll make a mini version of it at the very end.
So! I’m Sara! That’s my nickname and not my actual name. I prefer to go by it because it’s easier for people to pronounce. My actual name is Sarthak, I’ve been told it sounds like the name of a Sithlord :) I am 21 and recently graduated from college! I’m a technical artist by profession (ask me about it, I essentially work in video games). I currently live in Canada, but I’m not sure where my job will take me. I’m applying for jobs all over the world.
Some of my hobbies include
Gaming: I’ve got a huge list of games on my profile so I’d definitely recommend you to check it out. Besides that I’ve been playing Genshin impact (EU servers) and F1 23 lately.
Music: I play electric guitar, have one of the most used Spotify accounts in the world and I’d also love if you picked a playlist which caught ur curiosity and ask me for the link. Here are your options

- She can fix me - She can’t fix me - Let the inner demons take control - Vengeance 

Video Media: I often have something running in the background on either Youtube or Netflix. Sometimes both. I should make a list of stuff I’ve watched on Netflix too so people can go through that if needed xD
Art: obviously! I’m an artist so I make art :) 3D more than 2D but I like to dabble in everything. I’ve also made a mural in the past and am in the process of making another one.
TDLR: Chill gamer artist boy in Canada looking for more chill people to vibe with.
Also! If you do decide to message me, I’d love a small introduction as well so I have something to work with.
EDIT: Yes I do have an NSFW profile because I commented in r4r Toronto which happens to be an NSFW sub.

So my computer is a couple years old, good specs (doesn’t matter) and suddenly a few weeks ago after reinstalling steam i suddenly can’t play cs2. I deleted and reinstalled, checked integrity of files and deleted and reinstalled again for good measure but it still doesn’t work. Now the same things happened with XDefiant, where i changed some settings, reset my game for them to change and now i can’t run it without it crashing. Anyone had a similar problem? Not game specific as the same thing happened on two different games on two different launchers, all my other games are fine to launch tho, on steam and on ubisoft connect. Any luck anyone?