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creativerealms posted...

Did you watch the rally that happened before the riot?

No I didn't watch it. Did Trump say "let's attack the capital"?
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Serious question. Is there actually any proof that Trump had anything to do with the riot that happened? Seems like just speculation.
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ClockworkHare posted...

Dating apps have become a standard for hook up opportunities. If that's what you're interested in, it's actually DUMB NOT to use them. It's the difference between riding a bike across country or just driving your car...

For folks looking for long term commitments, however, one rule has not really changed pre and post advent of dating apps: the best catches rarely ever need that kind of assistance to find relationships to begin with and they get scooped up FAST without it, because their attractive characteristics are noticeable.

If someone's awesome company on dates, has an attractive magnetic personality, and looking to settle down, they generally do not need apps to reel in partners. The partners have already been coming to them.

"But but but I'M awesome, fierce and independent, Clockwork. Nobody looking for commitment is lining up to date me! "

Then maybe you're ignoring one or more 4 common problems:
<ul> <li>you're looking in the wrong places (looking for commitment in places where hooking up is more catered to is like looking for romantic dinner in a landfill). </li> <li>you're not as awesome as you think and you might be overestimating what you "bring to the table" compared to what you expect from partners.</li> <li>you're not making the conditions to approach you as easy and reasonable as you believe (you might be underestimating how much effort it takes to date you without asking yourself if you're justifiably worth the trouble compared to the competition).</li> <li>you claim you're ready for a commitment; but your actions, history, and priorities are flat out saying otherwise (red flags galore).</li></ul>

Self reflection and practical maintenance can improve your odds in finding a committed partner.
Telling yourself you're already perfect and people better accept that does not...

Have you been on online dating site before? Almost every woman says "not looking for sex" or something similar. Sounds like you're a real expert. And would you say you have this all figured out?
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Conflict posted...

People have learned social cues from past mistakes, so yes. Talking to people does help. You gain knowledge and experience, and it also helps to get feedback and criticism. Sorry buddy, what you're saying is completely false. The more likely reality is you just don't want help

I do want help, I already stated that. You must have missed it.you just mentioned social cues, another thing you really can't learn. You either have it or you don't. If you have social cues, then maybe, just maybe you can learn social skills. But if you don't have one you certainly can't have the other.
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STEROLIZER posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

I like how people are trying to "fix" others in this thread. there's nothing to fix, a lot of them have stated that they're not interested

A lot of the reasons why it's hard to improve is because of social skills. social skills is not an attribute that you can accumulate. You either have it or you don't, it is something that you are born with. If you think otherwise, remember something. There are no social skills classes, social skills do not grow on trees. There's no way you can improve them.

This is false and self defeating thinking. You can improve your social skills. It's just takes practice, and a willingness to want to improve. Seek out others to help you, there are support groups for this. Find someone in your city, become friends, and go practice together.

That's really not true. Anyone can talk. But not everyone has the wit. What do you do if you don't know what to say? You can't just ramble about nonsense. If you have no wit, you have no wit. If just talking works, how do you know you're improving? Is the girl going to give you a an annual review of how you did? Hell no. You won't even know if she's interested or not. And yes I do want to improve and learn. You just can't learn something that is unlearnable. Name one person who went from being a socially awkward dude to a stud.
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Conflict posted...

Obviously there are no classes on social skills. To think they can't be improved is a complete farce

What's your solution then? Start talking to people? Give me a break lmao
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Conflict posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

A lot of the reasons why it's hard to improve is because of social skills. social skills is not an attribute that you can accumulate. You either have it or you don't, it is something that you are born with. If you think otherwise, remember something. There are no social skills classes, social skills do not grow on trees. There's no way you can improve them.

Lol this is complete bullshit. Do not post this blatantly false garbage again, it's very dangerous and people might actually believe it.

go to google and look up "classes on social skills"

you won't find anything
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I like how people are trying to "fix" others in this thread. there's nothing to fix, a lot of them have stated that they're not interested

A lot of the reasons why it's hard to improve is because of social skills. social skills is not an attribute that you can accumulate. You either have it or you don't, it is something that you are born with. If you think otherwise, remember something. There are no social skills classes, social skills do not grow on trees. There's no way you can improve them.
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Imagine if I worked at McDonald's. Customer is standing in front of me "I attempted to deliver your food but could not access the customer. Please try ordering tomorrow"
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hyperpowder posted...

I love insurance and warranties tbh.

Last August my BMW got hit by a train. I owed around 25k for it but really it was only worth around 20k. Insurance paid what I owed and gave me an extra 4k. Only had the car for 6 months and paid around 1500 for coverage and deductible.

Yeah it sucks if you own a car for 20 years and never use the insurance, but it only takes that one time and you're fucked without it.

Again, it's cheaper to pay out of pocket when you think about how long you've been paying for insurance over the years
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"We attempted to deliver your package but could not access the delivery location. We will redeliver on the next business day."

Hey usps, you have access to my apartment and mailbox. Do your job.
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nothing to hate about the ad

she is an Asian women, so what? if she were white, would it have been a white fetishism? I don't think so. race has nothing to do with it in this case
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SwiggitySwoogit posted...

If by scam you mean it's for profit and thus the average person will lose money on the deal, then yeah it's a scam.

Well yeah, that's exactly what I mean. Not only that, but like I said in the first post they will do anything they can to get out of paying for something
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Error1355 posted...

I paid a $100 deductable only after I hit a deer in a 6 month old car, and my insurance company paid like $17K to repair it.

So........ yeah I think I like having insurance.

comprehensive is probably one of the few things that might actually be worth it, just because it doesn't cost very much. There's a reason it doesn't cost very much though, because it covers things that almost never happen to your car. You're one in a million
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Legato-and-Vash posted...

When I was a sophomore in high school, I dated a senior. No one thought it was weird. But maybe it's one of those double standards since I'm male and the person I was dating is female.

This is acceptable because it's the woman that's an adult and the man that is the minor
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It basically means your body does not require as much food to survive. This is great because you save money on food and you can live longer without food.
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meestermj posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Just curious, what made you move to Canada? Are you a permanent resident or a citizen?

Moved when I was a teen because my Mom met someone.
I will never go back for anything more than a visit. Currently a Permanent Resident, gonna do my citizen test after all the covid crap is over.

The most mind boggling thing about health care in the US is that you guys think that it ACTUALLY costs that much.
You honestly think it costs $10,000 to spend one day at a hospital to give birth to your child? Fuck no!
Does it actually cost $2000 just for an ambulance ride? Fucking NO!

You are regularly being gouged and ripped off, and you accept it. Mind-blowing.

I only accept what is legally required for me to accept, car insurance.

With that said, becoming a resident of Canada sounds like a major pain in the ass. But that is something I plan on doing.
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AceAttorneyist posted...

I mean, one nice thing about an HDHP (which is the kind of insurance you would have if you have little to no health issues) is that many come with an HSA. They have insane tax benefits when you contribute to them, and even if you don't your insurance probably deposits some amount of money into it every month. I pay around $200 in health insurance per month through my job (pre tax) and around $66 is automatically deposited into my HSA every month.

$200 a month for insurance? holy fuck that's a lot
Kaldrenthebold posted...

I take shots worth about $5700 a month and I pay $40.

Yeah insurance is worth it

What do you mean by taking shots? I'm kind of an idiot so it sounds like you're talking about alcohol

Unsugarized_Foo posted...

Insurance when you're poor sucks ass but it's also when you really need it

It's how it be

I said this in one of my posts above, but if you count month-to-month how much you pay, it's probably cheaper to just not have insurance and pay out of pocket if an emergency happens
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This is inspired by my insurance topic. If so, why did you leave?
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meestermj posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

"it's illegal not to have insurance", that's a bad argument.

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Only reason I have car insurance is because it's required

So you are about meeting the legal requirements for your car, but not your body?
Imo health insurance is far more important than car insurance. One accident and you're financially crippled for life. You can always buy a new car, can't buy a new body.

Thank fuck I moved to Canada 15 years ago.

Well without car insurance I can't even get license plates in NY so there's no way to cheat out of that one.

Health insurance is very rarely worth it. It might help cover something big if you need it, but then think about all the years you were paying $500 for coverage. probably would have been cheaper if you just didn't have insurance and paid for the medical expenses out-of-pocket. And if you try to cheap out on health insurance, you will be paying a shit ton anyway for the deductable If something happens.

Just curious, what made you move to Canada? Are you a permanent resident or a citizen?
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skermac posted...

unisurance will pay but NEVER file directly with them, always go through a lawyer

Lawyers are expensive, why would you pay money in order to get money? Lawyers are just as bad as insurance. But at least lawyers get you out of legal trouble.
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viewmaster_pi posted...

yeah, america really sucks the absolute most money it can out of you for being alive. like a big fat green money lamprey

Why, shit like this makes me want to move to Canada, not even kidding

Wii_Shaker posted...

While I agree that insurance is a scam, there have been a few instances in my life where I was glad that I had it.

When I broke up with my fiance there was a period of time where I was homeless. Around the same time my dad died and I was an emotional wreck. My part-time job offered me health insurance and because of this I was able to see a therapist twice a month and sort out some of the problems that otherwise would have become hindering depression.

I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Any responsible adult justifies it this way, I suppose.

I'm glad you're able to make it work. With that said, I think signing up for insurance can work if you know you're going to use it that year. Like, if I need a lot of dental work done, I'll probably sign up for dental insurance for a year. And then drop it when I'm done. But I'll pull out the calculator and make sure it's actually worth it.
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it's always expensive as hell, they always find a way to get out of paying should you ever need it. and if you get lucky and there isn't something in fine print, they will still fight until the end.

Because I know people will ask:

- I don't have health insurance, it's pointless. Before someone says "it's illegal not to have insurance", that's a bad argument. am I in handcuffs right now? No I'm not.

- Only reason I have car insurance is because it's required in the US, and I have basic liability. The bare minimum. I don't care about coverage, I only care about my car being legal. If insurance weren't required, I wouldn't have it.

- Never sign up for any insurances for computers or phones I buy.

I know people will bring up "it's your fault for not reading the fine print" but remember something. Those responsible for writing those fine prints are trained to make sure you miss it so that you're paying for nothing.
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I only went on a Twitter when someone links to one of the statuses on here
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Socrawheeze posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

That isn't something you can accumulate

Bullshit. I had nothing until my early 20s. I don't know from what place of authority you think you're speaking, but it's starting to annoy me

Enlighten me then, how do you accumulate that. Not trying to annoy you on purpose. I want someone that convinced me otherwise. But I am very stubborn, and I am stone cold about my beliefs unfortunately
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pauIie posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

fair enough. ok so I hate to ask such a stupid ass question, but what kind of shit do you talk about on a picnic date? if it were me, I would have trouble talking because my mouth is full of food. I get that is a normal date idea, but to me I always thought it was a bad one then

i don't think they're stupid questions.

i'm not a talented conversationalist. i lucked out because we met each other in class. music theory, and music history. she a classical singer, me a classical guitarist and singer (not professionally trained in singing though). we had a group project together in music history. we also worked within a block of one another, and the park was across the street. a lot worked in our favor to get our relationship started. but because of all those things, i didn't take it as a date. we had reasons to talk to each other. with a lot to talk about. and a lunch with each other was stupid easy to do.

nice man, you were gifted with good social skills. I touched on this in an earlier post, but for those who are not proficient and social skills, you either have them or you don't. That isn't something you can accumulate. There is no social skills classes.
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Socrawheeze posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

I see where you're coming from, but I don't agree with that

Based on all your experience right

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Do you treat a job interview the same way as an outing with a friend? I don't think so

this is where you're fucking up. a date isnt a job interview. It's the same exact shit as a friend hangout

Yes based on experience

"Be yourself" is bullshit advice when it comes to getting women. You know why? Because there are do's and don'ts when it comes to dating. If "be yourself" were legitimate, there would be no do's and don'ts. I don't mean anything bad on you, in fact I appreciate your advice, but that's just how I feel.
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Socrawheeze posted...

You just talk like you would to anyone man. Your mouth isn't full of food every second you're at a restaurant right?

I see where you're coming from, but I don't agree with that. Do you treat a job interview the same way as an outing with a friend? I don't think so
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pauIie posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Okay, great, it was a second date. What was the first date then?

picnic in the park. which is totally a date type of thing for sure. i have reasons why i didn't think it was a date though lol.

fair enough. ok so I hate to ask such a stupid ass question, but what kind of shit do you talk about on a picnic date? if it were me, I would have trouble talking because my mouth is full of food. I get that is a normal date idea, but to me I always thought it was a bad one then
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pauIie posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

sorry about that, I saw your username and I must have skimmed through your post a little bit too much. So okay, you're like me but was that actually your first date with your wife? Or did you do something else?

it was our second date. however, without getting into an explanation (unless you want it), it was the first date in my mind at the time. i invited her, for dating reasons, to my apartment for food and watching things. she agreed, because in her mind it wasn't the first date, which i think is relevant to a question you asked. but yeah.

Okay, great, it was a second date. What was the first date then?
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Romulox28 posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Not even kidding, I have never had a single person agree to do that with me, with the exception of friends that I've already met with numerous times

I've had women say yes to more society accepting dates though

can you give me an example of a "society accepting date" because i thought going to a bar for a first date was pretty much the most normal date there is

I don't know. going out to eat at a restaurant? Going out for coffee? Hiking, walk in the park, a picnic, a movie, shit like that
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Lost_All_Senses posted...

There's a word for women who won't go to a man's house to drink for a first date.... Smart

I don't disagree, but that is me. that is my idea of a real date, because those are my interests. And I'm laid back. So what do I do here? I want to be successful with women but I also want to be true to who I am. I could do something bullshit like hiking or something, but I would be faking it the whole time because I find it boring

mattymad posted...

My first date with my Mrs. was her inviting me round hers to drink beer and play Genesis games.

Like minded people are out there. Don't let society's 'expected' or 'normal' approach and view guide you. Weird people are more interesting and cooler. (Just not actual weirdos... Just People comfortable being themselves)

I got to say that's really cool that she invited you to a play Genesis games. With that said, you have to admit that is literally one in a million

pauIie posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

You sure about that? I seriously doubt you would agree to meet a guy for beer and TV on the first date. And if you are, are you talking about at the guy's house? Or at a sports bar or some shit?

huh? i'm a guy. i'm saying based off the op, i'm the same as you, but married.

sorry about that, I saw your username and I must have skimmed through your post a little bit too much. So okay, you're like me but was that actually your first date with your wife? Or did you do something else?
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pauIie posted...

i'm all those things tc but i'm married.

i'm pretty cute though.

You sure about that? I seriously doubt you would agree to meet a guy for beer and TV on the first date. And if you are, are you talking about at the guy's house? Or at a sports bar or some shit?
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Socrawheeze posted...

Why would you need an excuse to not have a partner? You guys place so much value on being in a relationship man

I'm not a counselor or some smart enlightened thinker guy. You're definitely correct, relationships are so hyped in today's society. I blame Disney movies. With that said, reality is reality, and that is what I want. just because it's cliche doesn't mean it isnt fact or you shouldn't follow it
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Captain_Qwark posted...

How many women have turned you down because they didn't just want to grab a beer?

Not even kidding, I have never had a single person agree to do that with me, with the exception of friends that I've already met with numerous times

I've had women say yes to more society accepting dates though
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CalypsoDoom posted...

I mean there's nothing wrong with being single. That being said, I think there are definitely women out there who match your energy and I wouldn't count off dating entirely.

Thank you

Joker98 posted...

1) who cares what society wants. Youre not looking to date society, youre looking to date a particular person and I guarantee you lots of girls would appreciate that first date.

2) since you know what your challenges and limitations are, you are able to work on improving

Some things you can improve some things you can't. Social skills do not grow on trees, there's no training class for social skills. I hate small talk. Not saying I'm unwilling to change, but I'll just explaining there's no real way around that

Cobalt_Wasps posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

Here's the problem

I do want a girlfriend

then get one
or can you not because of the reasons listed in your second post?

I cannot. A few people said don't follow society or whatever, but you sort of have to if you want to be successful. Right?

I4NRulez posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

I want to grab a beer, watch TV and s***

just go out and do that?

I already have been doing that. By myself though because no one has been willing to join me yet
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RiKuToTheMiGhtY posted...

No one is forcing you to be in a relationship, do what makes you happy and stop caring what others think.

Here's the problem

I do want a girlfriend
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Cobalt_Wasps posted...

excuse or reason?

the only difference is that excuse means it's acceptable and warranted. in my case I think it is warranted
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I'm really bad with the first date

I suck shit at planning. I want to grab a beer, watch TV and shit. but society doesn't want that as a first date.

Im bad at small talk and hate small talk. Don't know how to get a girl talking
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Lost_All_Senses posted...

You can download hundreds of songs you like eith the click of one button. Then use them when you go to place withbad service. Like camping

I assume that is something you can only do on the paid version?
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pegusus123456 posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

I appreciate you reaching to try to give it the benefit of the doubt, but you can do all of those things with regular YouTube

No, Youtube doesn't let you play in the background.

Neither does music if you don't pay for it
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VipaGTS posted...

i don't know. probably some dumb shit like "play in the background, minimize and still play, stream on the go". I mean, you're not forced to get it but if you want to for the limited extra features they give you the option.

I appreciate you reaching to try to give it the benefit of the doubt, but you can do all of those things with regular YouTube
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What does YouTube music offer that regular YouTube does not? It's just YouTube if you take everything away except the music.
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Prismsblade posted...

Chunkey Simmons posted...

When you're in your late 20s or early 30s, the military is pointless because you literally have to get rid of your whole life in order to join. You have to sell all of your belongings, get rid of your pets, and your apartment lease, quit your job, etc.

If you're even contemplating the army at that age you likely dont have, nor ever had any of that stuff to lose.

Maybe if you have a shitty job and need more experience in a different field. Or car insurance is too high and you need a discount
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