Sup /adv/
There will be a reward for good advice so bear this with me.
I’m a part-time astrologer (good complementary income and some girls like it). A friend got to know about it and asked for a complete reading.
This friend, of course, is a girl. Not just a girl. During my teen years, she was pretty much my first love (I’m 24 now). We went out for a few months some years ago, a casual thing, when we had a fallout that hurt me a lot.
She met another guy and started dating him. As we weren’t boyfriend and girlfriend, I didn’t feel betrayed or anything like that but of course I had hopes so it was really a bad time of my life. She was open to me and was very kind at the time so after I took some time off to deal with it we continued our friendship like nothing had happened. It helped that I went to live abroad for some time too (for professional reasons).
I noticed that, while we continued to talk and meet when I visited my home country and also now that I’m back, our conversations were really superficial. It’s like we barely know each other anymore but there’s a mutual appreciation that kept things going on
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Anyway, since it’s not a person I actually pursue actively, this isn’t much of a problem for me. The problem which I want to address is her reading. There is a certain point in her astral map that relates a lot with her behavior during that fatidic day where we had our fallout and I’m not sure I should address that.
On one hand, it would be the first time in years we would speak about it, it could mean that this superficiality I mentioned can be broken by actually acknowledging that we have a past that since then has been ignored.
On the other hand, well, past is past.
What do you guys think?
For good advice I offer a reading based on specific questions. Give it a try, even if you don’t believe it. I need the date, time and local of birth as well as the question.
>>17997146
Is this some bitter petty thing you're going to use to guilt her?
Why not just address it vaguely?
Why do you want to mention about her readings? I reckon you still have some feelings for her to be writing this post.
>>17997384
No, not at all. I'll say what it is:
Years ago, when she came to my place to tell me the news, she noticed how upset I was (it was pretty obvious).
She, then, started to cry and said, in the most authentic way I ever saw she express any feeling she had, as if she was unburdening herself: "Why do I always hurt those who are closest to me? I always ruin everything".
Honestly, most of the memories of that day are kinda foggy but this phrase never really left my head due to how deep they came from. I can still listen it.
And her map says that her central aspect in life is to sustain deeply and caring bonds with few but special people. I want to use that small, authentic and truthful gesture that she showed me as the example for this characteristic.
When I saw her map, it came immediately into my mind.
I'm not sure I want to talk about it with her exactly because I don't want her to think I'm using the reading to bring the past back.
Is it true that everyone, on a fundamental level, is alone? Or is it just a meme?
I feel like everyone is just a container filled with opinions and perspectives that just fumbles around and either instills some of its contents in the others or gets instilled first.
>>17997127
"We are all sentenced to solitary confinement within our own skins" - Tennessee Williams
>>17997162
>container
>haha look at me i switched out the work cranium and replaced it with container to make myself look like i can masterfully construct analogies
Is it worth losing your virginity to an escort at the age of 21?
Yes, absolutely. You won't regret it, and it will give you confidence like you wouldn't believe.
>>17997110
You'll regret it.
>>17997110
Nah. You'll regret it
I'm 20 and i just lost my virginity two weeks ago, there's always hope for you anon
Can you be redpilled and beta at the same time? I realized how fucked up it is to be beta a few months ago and am kind of in recovery. Will i always be beta? Any good books/youtubes?
>>17997095
Bump
>>17997095
Yes, because only betas are "redpilled".
Well depends on what you mean by redpilled but if it's as in "all women are cheating sluts" etc, only betas think like that, and it won't get you anywhere. (just look at people on /r9k/)
I usually always stay the fuck away from anything labeled as "redpill", it's almost always trash
>>17997475
There's a simple way to not be beta and that's not giving a fuck. You take what you want. Make a shit ton of enemies and pave your own path. Don't take bull shit, stand up for yourself and your beliefs. Just never show signs of timidity. Be unmoving.
I walked forward down a hall way once and some six foot guy crossed my path. I didn't move out of the way. He stopped in front of me and I intentionally bumped into him and told him to move. He said sorry and we went our separate ways.
Be unmoving. That's all there is to it.
>finish Japan Culture university
>speak Jap on N4 level so casual talk without anything special
>no jobs
>what did i expect
>get vidya tester job
>work 8 months watching devs not give a shit about my reports
>fired because they can pay 1000 less for the new guy instead of keeping me on my raises
>registered for unemployment
i am going to die under a bridge ain't i...
I am too dumb for maths oriented stuff...
i love astronomy, but i doubt there is a job in this field for anyone without degrees in that..
I just don't know what to do anymore...
Any advices?
>>17997036
>vidya tester job
there is such job? kek
become a japanese teacher and suck others into the same trap that you fell into
>finish Japan Culture university
>speak Jap on N4 level so casual talk without anything special
I studied Japanese as a hobby and I got N1 after 2 years. What the hell were you doing?
I was walking down the corridor at uni, it was quite late so it was empty aside from this janitor that I often see there. She stared at me like she often does and said 'the best'. I thought she was mocking me so I asked her what the hell did she want, but she said 'I'm talking to myself'. I was tired and feeling bad so I probably didn't come off as confident.
It got me fucking mad, a fucking janitor remembered me (I often stay up there as the only person) and she probably sees me as some weirdo (she herself is weird as fuck).
Why do those things happen to me? My therapist doesn't explain that, if anything he would say I interpreted it incorrectly and she wasn't mocking me.
>>17997035
>if anything he would say I interpreted it incorrectly and she wasn't mocking me.
gee that is of course completely ridiculous, good thing you dont buy into it. glad you see the world for what it is: a movie with you as the main character where nobody thinks about anything but you.
>>17997050
I mean why the fuck does she stare at me every time and says a fucking weird thing (she literally said "the best" and I don't live in an Anglophone country) to my face, if not to mock me? Maybe she really is that weird to talk to herself like that, she does look the sort.
It hope it's my paranoia, because if it's not it would mean that people see me as weird/there's something wrong with me.
>>17997035
"Gee, here's that really dedicated student who stays late to do extra work. He's bound to be a big success."
>26 in a few months
>hs drop out
>no job experience
What do?
Don't tell me to get a GED because I'm not american
>>17997033
Do you have any friends or talk to your family
>>17997037
family doesn't give a shit.
lied to most of my friends because it's too embarassing
>>17997033
Consider coming to america. I see plenty of people make their way from your situation but it applies specifically to living in the u.s.
How do you know when youve found "the one"?
>>17997019
When you stop looking.
>>17997019
When you never have to explain anything, because they already know. At least that's how I knew.
>you accept them for their flaws
>they make you happy
>you're willing to sacrifice to make them happy
So I went full out cuck on a girl I used to be in love with, indirectly told her I loved her, told her about the feelings I had about her, she went silent and didn't reply back.
I realized how blindly and pathetically I had acted and cut the contact in shame of myself, now she texted me yesterday saying "hey how are you?" for the first time in about 4 months.
What should I do? I have no idea what she wants from me, should I try again, apologize about it, or should I just ignore her? I really don't want to fall in love again, the whole ordeal caused me a lot of pain, but hell I'm pretty lonely as well.
>>17996974
One of the many differences between men and women is that women honestly and innocently believe they can break with you and still remain friends, while men want to make the break complete.
Chances are that she's being innocently and sincerely friendly. It's up to you whether you can handle that, but don't be too suspicious or resentful of the overture.
Just act like nothing happened but if you can't just be friends with her then don't bother.
You did nothing wrong. Don't apologize. Ask her how she feels and tell her that you'd rather have a solid answer instead of being ignored. Her texting you could just be her trying to keep you on a string. If she ignores the question, block her. If she says she's not sure but doesn't want to date right now, block her. Above all, get a clear answer.
Help me, niggers.
I've had a crush on a girl, but she shot me down in favour for somebody else, and I accept that. However, we're friends on facebook and every post she makes makes me clench up, especially when her guy likes or comments it. It just instantly ruins my day. I hid her posts, but don't want to unfriend her because she's an artist and might be a valuable contact for a future project I'm planning.
What kind of mindbleach can I drink so I forget that I ever had feelings for this woman? I've been crushing on her for almost a year and she shot me down last september/october. I can't deal. I just can't. I thought I could, but I can't.
>>17996957
Envy is considered a sin for a reason.
Stop giving her attention, meet new girls and stop sitting in your room all day
>>17996962
That is exactly the point. I can't stop it. I keep checking because apart from my romantic feelings I genuinely want to know what she's up to and how well she fares in her daily struggle. I'm still curious whether or not she actually is happy with her guy. I want to be there and congratulate her when she succeeds.
Apart from that, I don't want to meet new girls. I just want this girl to not destroy me. As is the case here, I always obsess over women, they distract me from my own goals and the subsequent depression makes me virtually unfunctional and sucks the joy out of everything that I hold dear. I just don't work well with women, and women I fancy having relationships just make me excessively hostile at their partner.
Mindbleach, please.
>>17996957
This crush you had was just this built up fantasy in your mind. You probably thought about being with her and being married. You had it all in your mind. Just realize it was all in your head and forget about it. Focus on this project in the future. Focus on yourself.
As a man how should I go about buying stockings or pantyhose in a store? Yes, OP is a closet fag.
>>17996953
Depends on what size you are. Regular stores don't stock up larger sizes which men might need, so you might need to check a specialist store. However, they're made of fairly flexible material, so I'd say buy something cheap that might be close to your size and try them on. Then get a better brand, based on how well they fit. If you mean how to handle the situation, just be cool about it and the cashiers will be chill. It's their job, they won't care.
>>17996953
online
>>17996968
I'm 5'10'' and I have 155 pounds, large should be good enough for me.
Yeah, I don't want anyone to find out and get weird looks after.
First let me say thank you for taking time out of your day to read this, it means a lot to me. <3
I've recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 28. This has turned my world upside down but, at the same time, has explained a lot of my behavior, especially towards my social situation. See, I'm fortunate enough that I have friends who love and care about me. But sadly, my ups and downs have left them hurt and confused. My mood changes have caused me to acquire a fear of planning hangouts in advance. This is because I have no idea if I'll be in a depressive episode by the time the hangout arrives, and when I'm in a depressive episode I become so antisocial that I almost panic if people try to talk to me or pull me out of the house. Not to be one to brag, but when I'm manic I'm very charismatic and social. I can speak to anyone and everyone, I can make strangers laugh, I can hug my enemies, I can get phone numbers from women. But, don't get jealous. Its only when I'm manic. I'd gladly give that faulty charisma away to have 100% consistency in my character. See, it eventually goes away. And suddenly this charming person who's the center of the party, fades away. Instead, he is replaced by someone with no self esteem, who feels hopeless, often has suicidal thoughts, and again, becomes so antisocial that I get a feeling in my gut to not be social.
Should I tell my friends, /adv/? On one hand, they would be more understanding possibly. On the other hand, the stigma of BPD is awful. I just can't decide...
BPD is borderline personality disorder, not bipolar. Don't get them mixed up.
They're your friends. Probably for a reason. I'd tell a few, close friends. The ones you trust the most. They've probably noticed the easy you act. It might help them better understand you. Explain some things they've been worrying about. I'm not the most coherent right now, due to lack of sleep, but you get the idea.
>>17996984
Wondering*, not worrying. Or hell, maybe both
Alright guys i give up, how do i find prostitutes, i probably want to keep my virginity but i want some blowjobs
There are these places called brothels. Go to one.
>>17996956
This. Or if there's no brothels, then check online or look for street walkers, they just loiter around.
>>17996956
Not in america from what i know
>>17996961
Ive never seen any anywhere in eastern west virginia and i tried backpage but ill see the same picture with dofferent ages in different ads which makes me think the whole thing is a trap
How do I try hit on a woman at a bar/club?
Just don't use your fist
>>17996879
Approach girls that look at you and aren't busy with their friends and start talking
>>17996890
What if none look at you
Anyone here that knows some basic facts about law, maybe even Ukrainian law? I plan to grab a not-so-legal guide into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and if I get caught, apparently it's considered administrative offense, and brings about the fine of about 20 USD, which ain't shit. But, they take you to the station, get your reports and shit, and then there'll be a court thing for it. The question is, does it go on your permanent record? Going into the zone without the special permit required gets you charged with "violation of the regime of radiation safety in areas subjected to radioactive contamination”.
TL;DR does going into chernobyl without the right papers go on your permanent criminal record?
>>17996858
All criminal offences are on some sort of record at least for a specific period of time, but usually those are country specific. Your offences will be on record in Ukraine, sure, but potential employers etc. are usually only interested in criminal records that concern your home country or any country where you've spend significant amounts of time. However, if something you do requires a check of criminal record and your Ukrainian record does come to light they could influnce employement, visa access and other official procedures. That's highly unlikely, though, because either you'd have to provide those documents or whoever is checking them should know what they are looking for. Criminal record, while accessible by almost anyone, are still somewhat hard to come by, as they need to be requested from the local authorities beforehand.
Kek. Fallout fantasies
>>17996865
I live in Hungary, where we need to submit what we call a "moral certificate", which is given by the government upon request, and it states whether you were involved in criminal activity, and if so, how severe it was. You're saying that in this case, my Ukrainian record wouldn't come to light unless I submit the equivalent certificate in Ukraine, or they specifically request my record from the Ukrainian government?