@thetalesoftayls I'd be mesmerized by her intelligence, constantly driven to catch up and eventually surpass her, but there's a paradox; if she were genuinely smarter than me, I'd never quite manage it, and the relationship wouldn't work because the polarity would be reversed.
@garlicbreadgawd@HallvardHolte@zerophoocus Recognizing something as less desirable doesn't mean ruling it out entirely. That's precisely the point of a spectrum.
Where you draw the line is up to you.
@garlicbreadgawd@HallvardHolte@zerophoocus Pretending that this is not the reality is coping mechanism. Perhaps that kind of self deception is sometimes necessary, but it's ridiculous to act as though it makes no difference.
It's not black and white, but on the spectrum of value, it definitely falls toward the lesser end.
@garlicbreadgawd@HallvardHolte@zerophoocus True.
But it seems like men deliberately distance themselves from this reality. I could watch an animal being slaughtered, knowing that's how the meat ended up on my plate, and eat it afterward, albeit less enthusiastically. I couldn't say the same for my girlfriend or wife.
@HallvardHolte@zerophoocus Would actually seeing a recording of it change how you feel?
If so, why? The event itself is the same, regardless of whether you witness it. The only difference is your awareness of the details. Why should something be acceptable simply because it's hidden from view?
@mindofachaser At first glance, I thought you stole my bike 😁
Seems like we’re on the same trajectory, bike rides, gym, me playing with my daughter and you expecting yours, all while the money keeps compounding.
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@Sxnt1_Sxndxval Your friends don’t understand the situation. She lied to you repeatedly and kept misleading you. If someone still can’t be honest and transparent after everything you’ve sacrificed for them, then she is not worth it.
@Pat_Stedman Love the humility: "This feels like the proper balance but honestly I don't know."
We're all wrestling with this as everything changes way too fast.
@lisavsworld It's fine if that is your preference, but there is plenty of evidence :)
Even in my experience, when I’ve explained the jealousy and disgust components tied to this, many women just didn’t relate to it at all. They couldn't grasp it.
@lisavsworld Haha, I’m on your side.
Filter out Marxists immediately, but you can still have some fun sparring over who makes better arguments against it. Ideally, he wins. :)
@lisavsworld I don’t think of ‘challenge’ in a negative way, it can just be a kind of intellectual back-and-forth. The right guy wouldn’t feel threatened; he’d keep up, learn quickly, and match you with wit.
@lisavsworld I get your point, if you see all drugs as bad decisions, then it’s consistent. I guess the real question is whether psychedelics belong in that category.
@lisavsworld From what I’ve seen, exposure to heavy drinking in the teenage years often leads to bad decisions, especially for girls, who totally wreck their self-worth without even realizing it.
What actually differentiates people who handle it well from those who don't?
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