My(32f) ex bf(33M) bf of 10 years came back, I am happy but anxious and not comfortable. Please help me!
My ex bf came back last month, I am happy but always anxious and not comfortable. What should I do?
I am (32F) from Asia and now live in Canada. I am a software engineer from a prestigious institution of UK and working in worlds biggest IT farms since 21. I met my boyfriend Sam(33M) 14 years back when I was studying in UK. He was a painter and I encouraged him to learn animation (funded the course fees) as his family was not present with both his mom and dad chose their own families after the divorce. He was vulnerable, used to work in a cafee near our university and lived in that cafee and used to draw cartoons on the road on his free time to sale to the tourists. Being a foreign student and very introvert, I had almost no friends from my class. I was always like this, busy with studies and not interested in anything else. Anyhow since I met Sam in the cafee he used to work, he became my only friend and best friend. Eventually I finished my Engineering and got job in a big company but the location was Germany. I was very sad to go to Germany leaving Sam behing but in my surprise he said he loved me and doesn't want to stay in UK alone. He accompanied me and we both started living in Germany in our 20s..due to language problem he didn't any job there(not even in cafee). I enrolled him to learn animation as he was very good in making cartoons. I fell in love with him eventually and we spent 4 years in Germany. But due to language issue Sam didn't get any job there I decided to take a job in Canada and we moved here together. It's high paying job so I bought a house and car. Sam got a job too in animation, it doesn't pay well but something that he likes. He had minimum contribution like sometimes groceries etc..almost all expenses were taken care by me. I used to travel all over the world till 2019 for my work(IT onsite work) and accompanied Sam everywhere with me. I told my family about Sam and they liked him. Only my mom was skeptical about not changing my religion, after marriage as Sam is Christian. Though we had no plan to get married when I told what my mom said jokingly and he took it in offense. Saying he is not thinking about marriage etc..I was offended like by 2020 we were already together more than 10 years so obviously we would get married sooner or later so what's the problem. It didn't set well with me so I pushed him about his reaction. He eventually told me that he is gay, he discovered this when he met a guy in an art exhibition and they clicked. They even secretly started meeting and he is from the same race as him(both are White). I asked if they are sleeping, he admitted yes and that's how he knew he is gay. The whole world shattered for me. The guy whom I sheltered, taken care and till now taking care of told me that he is just with me because he didn't know he is gay! And everything became untrue. The affection for me became habit and he didn't want to tell me because how much I have done for him. I cried, shouted and was so angry to waste 10+ years of my life and I lost my golden years! I calmed down and let him go, it was difficult for me to do so. Because I have psoriasis, starter around my 28 years and I am not comfortable with anyone else than Sam. After our breakup in 2020 covid hit hard. My travels stop. I couldn't go home and lived in that big house in this cold country alone. Worked from home and barely took care of myself. I saw the posts of Sam and his handsome boyfriend and lost it again. Sam begged me to keep contact as I am his only friend in this world. But he soon forgot about me and never contacted. I felt used and betrayed. I worked almost 20 hours a day and that helped my career a lot. I got a huge promotion and started traveling again since end of 2021. I was just back from my latest work trip from Spain and found Sam sitting on front of my house in May 2nd week. I was shocked and happy to see him. He hugged me and said I became slimmer. I never loved anyone but him so I became emotional and asked him what happened why is he here? He said that he realized that no one can love him more than I loved him. He realized that he is not gay but bi sexual and broke off with his bf (as he is very rude and bossy) and came backe to me. He tried to contact me but I was travelling so he came directly. I thought something was off but I still took him in. I asked him repeatedly if he really broke with his bf and what if he again goes for other guy. He brushed me off saying that I am the guy in our relationship as I provided for him and he doesn't need any other guy. I asked about him mentioning the same race thing. As I am from Asia will that be a problem again? He said that's the excuse his ex bf asked him to tell me so that I take offense and let him go. That night he wanted to kiss me but I told him not to rush and wait for some time. What if you patch up with your bf. He said he broke off totally and he is sure not to go back to him. but he understands my concerns and will wait till I am ready to take him back. This time he wanted to contribute in household a lot more and also apologized me profusely for taking me granted. Also asked why I am single since last 2 years is that because of my psoriasis or I still love him. I told him both are the reasons. My psoriasis is not that bad, only on fret and palms and can be covered and not visible to others. But while undressed it's obvious to be noticed. So I am very afraid of dating anyone except Sam who knows me well and accepts me as I am. I am happy and wants to kiss him and hug him but I am anxious all the time what if he leaves me again for another guy! I am not comfortable staring any relationship again with him thinking what if he again does not like me and keeps comparing with him ex. I tried to openly discuss but he is not getting it. Should I just tell him that it's not possible anymore because of his sexuality I no longer feel comfortable?

US Resident here. Back in December 2022, I signed a contract for internationale hochschule of applied sciences located in Germany. I was planning on taking classes for a bachelors February 2023, but my plans changed. I ignored the student login email when I got it, and never touched any classes on the account, never logged into my student email or anything. When I signed up it was signing a contract, proving my education level, and my passport number. They have a trial period of a month before you carry on with classes, I assumed since I never logged in, I wouldn't have been in the trial period? but I was foolish. I needed to cancel the trial otherwise tuition was charged.
Fast forward to June 7th 2023, I received a letter in the mail from them that they were surprised I haven't paid my first month of tuition. I got in contact with their financial advisors, and they are saying I owe 1800 euros. They refuse to give me any payment plans, and refuse to pardon me for the contract, as I unfortunately signed it. I would've cancelled it earlier, but I didn't know charges were occurring until I received a letter in the mail. No calls, no e-mails. Apparently they set my primary email to the student email i never logged into.
Looking up IU, it looks not reputable, but it is a private school in Germany. I am very well aware I'm at fault for not cancelling during a trial period as stated per the contract, but I assumed it was like in the US where you get accepted to a school, and move forward with the school you're attending. I have since learned you generally pay per semester rather than classes. They aren't giving me any options for a payment plan, and its receiving dunner fees since it's overdue.
I've learned a hard lesson from my ignorance here, but I'm trying to find the best way forward.
What consequences are there if I do not pay this for let's say... a year? or at all? I travel a lot so I have a concern of pissing off Germany and not being allowed to visit my friend who lives there.
Thanks for your time!

US Resident here. Back in December 2022, I signed a contract for internationale hochschule of applied sciences located in Germany. I was planning on taking classes for a bachelors February 2023, but my plans changed. I ignored the student login email when I got it, and never touched any classes on the account, never logged into my student email or anything. When I signed up it was signing a contract, proving my education level, and my passport number. They have a trial period of a month before you carry on with classes, I assumed since I never logged in, I wouldn't have been in the trial period? but I was foolish. I needed to cancel the trial otherwise tuition was charged.
Fast forward to June 7th 2023, I received a letter in the mail from them that they were surprised I haven't paid my first month of tuition. I got in contact with their financial advisors, and they are saying I owe 1800 euros. They refuse to give me any payment plans, and refuse to pardon me for the contract, as I unfortunately signed it. I would've cancelled it earlier, but I didn't know charges were occurring until I received a letter in the mail. No calls, no e-mails. Apparently they set my primary email to the student email i never logged into.
Looking up IU, it looks not reputable, but it is a private school in Germany. I am very well aware I'm at fault for not cancelling during a trial period as stated per the contract, but I assumed it was like in the US where you get accepted to a school, and move forward with the school you're attending. They aren't giving me any options for a payment plan, and its receiving dunner fees since it's overdue.
I've learned a hard lesson from my ignorance here, but I'm trying to find the best way forward.
What consequences are there if I do not pay this for let's say... a year? or at all? I travel a lot so I have a concern of pissing off Germany and not being allowed to visit my friend who lives there.
Thanks for your time!

Back in December 2022, I signed a contract for internationale hochschule of applied sciences located in Germany. I was planning on taking classes for a bachelors February 2023, but my plans changed. I ignored the student login email when I got it, and never touched any classes on the account, never logged into my student email or anything. When I signed up it was signing a contract, proving my education level, and my passport number. They have a trial period of a month before you carry on with classes, I assumed since I never logged in, I wouldn't have been in the trial period? but I was foolish. I needed to cancel the trial otherwise tuition was charged.
Fast forward to June 7th 2023, I received a letter in the mail from them that they were surprised I haven't paid my first month of tuition. I got in contact with their financial advisors, and they are saying I owe 1800 euros. They refuse to give me any payment plans, and refuse to pardon me for the contract, as I unfortunately signed it. I would've cancelled it earlier, but I didn't know charges were occurring until I received a letter in the mail. No calls, no e-mails. Apparently they set my primary email to the student email i never logged into.
Looking up IU, it looks not reputable, but it is a private school in Germany. I am very well aware I'm at fault for not cancelling during a trial period as stated per the contract, but I assumed it was like in the US where you get accepted to a school, and move forward with the school you're attending. They aren't giving me any options for a payment plan, and its receiving dunner fees since it's overdue.
I've learned a hard lesson from my ignorance here, but I'm trying to find the best way forward.
What consequences are there if I do not pay this for let's say... a year? or at all? I travel a lot so I have a concern of pissing off Germany and not being allowed to visit my friend who lives there.
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Thanks for your time!

I (25f) moved out with my boyfriend, now husband, two years ago when I got a full time job. I enjoy the freedom so much and I finally feel like I can be myself.
I went from crying, missing mum so much, every time after I visited, to avoiding visits as much as possible. Now I visit her around twice a month only out of obligation.
Mum tried her best to raise me and we were close when we lived together. We always have enough food and warmth and she make sure I got my grades and qualifications, like learning piano, for a more promising future (Yes, I’m Asian). Well, never not enough but also not too much. My father was always not around because of work, he will expresses that he loves us with words but not much actions. It also feels like he is not present even he is physically here. It’s like he’s a robot, he say what he needs to say ‘I’m happy seeing you guys happy’ and then shuts off to either watching TV, listening to audiobooks out loud or playing games on phones.
After I moved out, I explored a lot about myself. I went to therapy because of my anxiety (which my mum also has but she is ignoring it) and found out a lot about my childhood traumas and the ways I was brought up. I don’t hold a grudge against my parents because I know they did what they thought was best to raise me.
When I am around them now, I don’t feel accepted as an adult. I feel like there’s still a lot of judgement around what I do and how I do things when I was just simply answering my parents questions on how is life lately. So I gave up on answering sincerely and just gave short answers when they ask about my life. My mum starts to peer into my life by asking staff at a beauty salon that we both go to about me. It feels weird to me. We also don’t have similar interests, so we usually just talk about the weather and news when we have dinner. I hate going to pointless social events (which I usually just won’t go) and I enjoy my time alone. Having dinner with parents just become one of those boring things now that I’m starting to go less. Oh and we have very different values, like on political issues, racism, world view, life goals… etc.
I’m also very occupied with my life, going to work, keeping my home clean, going to yoga class, play dnd and video games with friends. My weekends are very precious to me and I want to spend it the way I want.
The less I spend time with them the happier I am. Sometimes I imagine if they are sick in hospital, I still can’t find the motivation to care for them (My mum had a history of hypochondria, maybe that’s affecting how I feel about them being sick). It sounds really heartless not wanting to take care of your parents and not being grateful and giving back.
Am I weird? How do you genuinely care for your parents? Do you think of the happy moments you had together? When people whine about how annoying their parents are how do they see it through?

Post originally from user JTT on RWI. Very good summary on why users why many of us choose to buy Gens or Reps (quite often discussed here):

"What reps do not offer:

1. High end, high complication watches / independents: You can't yet get (unless there is a whole segment I don't know about) high end complications and independents. If you want a Moser Perpetual Calendar, a Lange Triple split or Zeitwerk, FPJ resonance, a PP double split or minute repeater, MB&F double chrono or Perpetual Evo, Rollie Annual calendar... you just aren't getting them in the rep world. This is not something many are concerned about admittedly, but it is still a gap which won't be closed.
2. Sufficient Design variety: There isn't the range available to a purchaser in the rep world across price points. From low to medium to high end, mens, women's and children's watches. In the gen world there is just far more variety which fits all tastes, size and price-points. This is not the case in the rep world - majority (not all, of course) is Rolex, PP, AP. Which is fine, that satisfies most tastes I think but maybe not for a collector over the long term.
3. Material variety: Money no object you could wear a carbon-fibre 70g Hublot on the wrist one day (please don't - save yourself), followed by a platinum Daytona or white gold FPJ the next. You could wander around London, or NYC and Singapore on a weekend and have solid gold, silver, titanium, carbon, tantalum etc. on the wrist to enjoy. At high and low budgets you can have an enviable range of materials on your wrist.
4. Quality: Ish - if it is a mass produced Rolex etc. frankly a good stainless steel copy of a 116500, 124060, 126610LN etc. will get you 85-90% of the gen quality but that is for a few models and even with those there is always that 10-15% which is off - that extra accuracy, the likely longevity, that extra polish with finishing. That being said frankly AP and PP have been sitting on their hands with their entry-level models and the movements have not evolved for years, and years, and years. Go into an AP boutique and try on a 39 and change the date, ask about WR and note the power reserve and be very very confused.

That PP introduced the 6700G range as the 'modern' base Calatrava with an upgraded movement but it still has only 35-45 hours power reserve is comical when compared to the H.Moser & Cie base 3-hander movement or any Tudor BB ( I know its dress not sports, but its still 3-hander / 3 hander with date comp).

1. Niche, watches with history: Want a watch that has a story, that was on the wrist of a soldier, sailer or candlestick maker for thirty years. Want a watch only issued to military unit because it was your family unit, a dive school that your aunt and uncle attended, a graduating class of jet pilots that your best mate graduated from who since bought it, a certain employer. Nope. Not only do those not see the light of day for the most part - there isn't the financial incentive to reproduce.
   
2. Asset / Investment: There is more potential of upside if you buy right with gens but reps are as liquid when compared to a varied gen collection, just the values more likely lower. The most liquid gens will take approx 5 days from the point you would like to sell to having £ in the bank if you use a scale watch dealer (exceptions apply). Factor in insurance, servicing, buying the models you thought you wanted but don't, locking up cash and it's a more interesting story as a scale watch collector when you work across brands. Parking cash in a small physical asset that isn't going to materially depreciate is also valuable to some which is an often overlooked benefit too.
   

What reps do offer:

1. Accessibility (£ $): No two ways about it, medium-end watches are generally speaking overpriced, high-end almost always are, ultra-high end are crippling. A lot of the 'goal/grail/hype/cool' watches are far out of the range of most financially. Make no bones about it, in this authors opinion people should get a replica rather than put themselves in a precarious financial position and load themselves up with debt or financing. An 18 year old who buys a replica today, could buy a PP grand complication in 15 years having got that first foothold on this forum - buying when they can afford but enjoying the hobby for years before.

Look at JLC and the comical increase in pricing multiple times in the past 18 months, Lange and the 20-30% increase across the board the other month, Tudor (an accessible brand) and the 10% + increases staring to compound and raise eyebrows. Not great.
2. Accessibility (access): Can't get the damn things when you want, usually. Self explanatory - people know the Rolex challenges. Which to be honest, like others have mentioned vary across regions and stores and it's almost (is) unfair how easy these actually are for people connected properly who aren't always genuine collectors. For PP, Lange you will have to snake your purchases through the collection categories rather than go for what you want when you want if you want several (even if you are a noted collector). For MB&F, FPJ - better make your way into the F&F to get what you want, the lists go on. Even when you drop to the more accessible but hype like some from Baltic, Studio UnderDog, Christopher Ward, Tissot you can wait months. I've personally waited longer for some entry-level hype watches than 'in-demand' professionals / sports.

1. Try before you buy: Not too much more to say - try before you buy and I do this a lot. Not sure if you want a Submariner or Submariner Date then try them both delivered to your house in days. Don't like, sell them. Yes you can go into stores but that doesn't always work well for everyone - i) stores don't always have stock and when they do you won't spent much time with these watches ii) many are intimidated in these high end watch stores and are treated badly - 'don't have an appointment, bugger off please', iii) plenty of people aren't located close to watch stores. People getting pied off in stores is something I see so often and I don't like it, everyone has to start somewhere and not all people are as comfortable, have large spends and know the people who work in stores. Go to watch clubs you say... well some of these and the people in them - that's a whole different post.
   
2. Insurance, Servicing, Ancillary costs: These go up or down with scale but it is not nothing. Insurance can be low - often sitting at c.1% of watch value for something like a Sub is good, but this adds up. Independent servicing (not all - some are VERY good in this regard) or complication servicing takes time, £/$ and pain sometimes. Paying for safe deposit boxes, serviced or monitored alarms costs £ too.
   

Pay to play: Even top tier collectors for the v. high end brands will be required to buy watches you don't really want on the journey - or watches you want but too frequently (ironically). It's the price of entry and doesn't matter who you are. Can you get rid yes, but for the v.high end it's a small world and whilst you might get a shot across the bow on the first one you dump v.v. quickly as everyone knows it was a. stepping stone, twice and they will sink your battleship.

1. Loss: Lose a replica. Ok, don't care .. what's for dinner. Lose a gen, oh this is going to be fun - police, insurance, watch shops and registers etc.

6. Security: If we are talking well-known watches like sports PP, sports Rolex etc. then one has less concern in many locations and times with a replica. Obviously you don't want to flash either around in certain locations or at certain times but this is somewhat self explanatory. Also with reps you don't need to make sure you strictly adhering to insurance conditions / expectations ('oh did I put it in the safe' etc.). Side point, with reps your most frequent trip isn't to the bank and WAITING FOREVER every time for the box opening procedures."

So, it goes back in 11th, where I first fell for her as our classes started. She is a very shy and smart girl who, like me, only hanged out with only a few of her friends.
About me, I was a very shy, not a very outgoing person and avoided interaction. Coming clean, I used to watch too much anime, especially in the lockdown period that my brain had rewired itself to act cold. I had no remarkable achievements, skills, nothing to take note of. Being as pathetic as I was, I picked up a bit of interest in Video Editing, albeit as a AMV editor but it was something. As well started drawing. Be that as it may, I was miserable at doing those both things.
When 11th started, after a few months, till the project works started in school, I didn't interact with her at all. But one day I mustered up the courage to talk her by making a excuse of doing CS project, I asked her whether she'll be my partner in it. She said accepted and we did the project and everything regarding it together. I had some of the best memories I've ever had in those moments. We talked quite a bit, but not enough for anyone to raise suspicion. In the entirety of 11th, I was unable to do anything flirtatious just because how much I treasured being with her and due to the fear of things not being the same afterwards, but as much as I felt that, I felt as if I'm wasting a lot of time. Even if I had told her how I felt and she had reciprocated, realistically there were only 2 years we could've been together, that is 11th and 12th. 11th finished. All the year, I tried spending all my energy into making myself someone one could find attractive, I was revamping my whole personality due to me acknowledging how bad it had become in these past years. Starting 12th, I purposefully tried to drag myself away from interacting with her because it was a very important year for both of us and I would've hated myself if I were to be a hinderance her studies. We talked more or less every now and then, did EVS project together, which had probably been the most lovable memory I've had yet. It hurt me all the time pulling myself away from her, we shared the same interests for movies, art, music. A truly wonderful person I've met. Exams coming closer, we both were despaired by the pressure of boards as well as other competitive exams, and as our school was... Let's say it had a habit of mixing the practical work just before the preliminary examinations. Time was a scarcity but we yet again did a CS project together. It was the last thing we'd ever do, but it had to be a hasty project. I've had learned a lot of about computers due to me doing editing and whatever comes along with it so I was quite well known in class due to my presentations in practicals and whatnot. So I pulled a all nighter and finished the project for both of us. Afterwards, the school gave us holidays to study ourselves before boards, I did not meet her for about a month. Before boards, our school, especially the students demanded that school should hold a farewell party for us, which went through and happened. That day after party, we went to eat ice cream. Be it the last day, I wanted my feelings to atleast reach her so I told her. I was shot down, she said, I was her best friend but she couldn't reciprocate the feelings. Weirdly enough, instead of being depressed about it, I was quite happy that I said it, I may have been shot down but the courage it took for me to say it was something my old self could never have done. She changed me in so many ways, and for the better. I have no resentment towards her, only gratitude. However, it's been 5 months since that incident, but I still haven't been able to move on. We still talk, like nothing happened. I don't know why, whether it is I'm arrogant or I'm unknowingly too damaged for letting myself move on and not believing what happened to the full extent. My college life is about to start soon, I wish to start anew but something doesn't feel right about doing it all alone. I'm sorry about this very big a paragraph but I believe some context was required for you to understand what is going on. As the last favor to myself, I can make a final push to get over her or still pursue her. Responses are appreciated, thank you.

I’m doing a beginner Japanese course at university this semester as an elective, but I haven’t been able to spend much time on Japanese because the other classes I’m taking this semester related to my degree were way more difficult that I had imagined, so I had to prioritise those
My exam is around 10 days away, and it’s a multi choice reading exam. The class covers Genki 1 lessons 1-6.
I can read hiragana and katakana perfectly, I know the general meanings to all the kanji (but not the pronunciation), and I know the vocabulary from lessons 1-3 decently, and the grammar from those lessons really well.
I don’t really know much about lessons 4-6.
What’s the best way for me to learn lessons 4-6 effectively and efficiently? I’ve got no other exams so I can dedicate all my time to
I’m gonna do all the genki workbook and textbook reading exercises, but are there any other good resources?

Hi everyone ! I have an other questions for you ! During a few researches I've come across Bartangi and Pamiri, I saw they are classed as iranian Language, but does someone know how far from farsi they are ?
If someone has good ressources, like a map with the different dialects of farsi that will be the best !
Thanks a lot guys for your help !

Intro: https://www.reddit.com/yandere/comments/142b5vq/irl_yandere_couple_experiences/
Previous: https://www.reddit.com/yandere/comments/143av67/our_second_date/
Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVdjZYfDuLE
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Monday comes around and I'm brand new and the world is full of love. As I confidently and energetically march to my first class I think about the weekend I just had. I spent all Friday night dancing with the man that I had been longing for and stalking for the past six months. That night was filled with the revelation that there is something between us, something deep. It culminated with my short confession and a lovely kiss. It was followed by a grand Saturday night date listening to music, talking, sweetly flirting. He also took initiative late Saturday with a kiss that curled my toes, making me feel reborn and full of fire.
I had made an agreement with him that today was the day we'd meet again. We'd meet for lunch, my request. I surprised him and everyone in the our group when I boldly changed his suggestion revealing that I knew his schedule. The time was agreed on with no questions asked. It was partly a mistake and partly a reveal. I knew I was taking a chance by slowly letting him know what I'd been up to but I wanted us to be right. I felt that I needed a clean slate almost as much as I needed him.
The day dragged on but I was really energized and able to focus on class because I had hope. I went to work from 9:00 - 11:45 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I worked at a campus bank called RamCache. There were unique credit/debit cards that could access your student account and we serviced the cards. The cards could be used to purchase whatever a student needed. I worked with my best friend and apt mate, Brenda. There are very few people who know my whole story and she is one. We were living together when I "met" Finnian. She was the first person I talked to about him. She saw all my antics from the beginning, through the stalking, dating, marriage until she moved away after the birth of my daughter. We still keep in touch. You can thank Brenda for introducing me to meme culture and suggesting Reddit as an additional place to vent. She suggested Reddit during the pandemic. She gave me my first meme, which I modified for privacy. This is her front row seat perspective. https://www.reddit.com/yandere/comments/12wmz9o/before_and_after_see_my_comment_for_an_explanation/
She also had a "fiance." She and her "fiance" had an on/off relationship where they couldn't seem to make up their mind if they were just friends or engaged. This had been going on for two years. If we are going to continue Anime tropes the two of them would definitely be a Tsundere/Dandere(Brenda) couple while Finnian and I would be a Kuudere/Yandere(Me) couple. Eventually Finnian would meet her fiance, Trevor, and they would become very close friends. He was an art major and into Anime and he introduced us to Anime. He was also the one who continued giving me odd nicknames like, "Yukako" and "Storm." I didn't understand the references at the time. Apparently I intimidated him. He was the one that said to Finnian, "you're the only guy I know who'd be calm holding the leash to a tiger." This knew couple what we were about and didn't judge.
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I restrained myself and waited for Finnian to show and he was right on time. I threw my arms around him causing a little scene and announced that I got him some coffee. This is another tell. I already knew his coffee order. Before we went outside I introduced him to Brenda...as my boyfriend. I am relationship elevating in front of everyone and trying to weave our lives together by starting a friendship with Brenda. This is where I differ. I do not isolate him but rather I accompany and surround him. I make it obvious to everyone that we are a couple. His only response was a slightly confused look he gave me which I ignored. He and I have different personalities. He is reserved, calm, and very quiet. I am more open, excitable, and talkative. That's why I ramble in my posts. There were benches right outside the Student Center near a flower garden and we sat there. There is a large open pedestrian area in the middle of campus that reminded me of the plazas back in Spain. This would become a routine. Sitting on the bench with coffee or tea, holding hands and talking, weather permitting. I want to emphasize the fact that most of our "dates" were just that. You don't have to be extravagant to date someone. There's no need for shows or expenses. We had nicer dates but most of the time we just sat, talked and held hands. A lot of our future relationship was worked out there. Including serious topics such health and money issues. Goals for marriage, property, finances, education, kids. We talked through differences in opinions and came to understandings. We just had fun laughing at people. I do not know what we talked about that first Monday or most of the week. When we couldn't be outside we went to the upstairs gallery in the student center. Did I mention that we held hands? Oh my God, I am insane with his hands. It would get awkward. Him: "I need you to let go." Me: "I can't let go." Him; "Just let go.' Me: "No." Him: "I need both hands now...thank you." *me scooching even closer to him* .... *my hand slowly takes his arm...*
If you read carefully you can get some dating advice from us. A short list so far: get help and use friends, direct each other, talk and look for commonalities, talk and resolve differences, laugh, talk about serious issues, talk about silly things, go cheap, hold hands, both should pay and without much negotiation, both should initiate.
So we started a routine. Bench dates followed by periodic nicer dates. Daily meetings and conversations. (After we married I started keeping track of the number of days we've been apart physically. The total number in 23 years is 30 days. We have talked every day.) Very quickly this would change as I would invade his space even more. At this point I was still stalking but much less. I was mainly focusing on inserting myself into different parts of his life and bringing him into mine. I was smothering and clingy. I was relationship elevating and trying to slowly reveal that I had been stalking him. He was figuring out that I am not interested in a temporary fling but I am serious. He'll clarify that in the next few days.
Trevor's "Yukako" inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP-kv1uIoZk&t=74s Trevor teased me that I was using magic or something with Finnian. Trevor and Finnian also had this odd vibe where they would denigrate each other. Trevor would accused Finnian of being stupid when he would then seriously and affectionately compliment him. Finnian return the favor by calling Trevor, "my son" it was a weird Bro thing. Finnian is no Koichi, he's closer to Giyu Tomioka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdHpfDjpn24&t=247s see how Giyu holds her at 0:18 - 1:30 ? That is the vibe Trevor was talking about. I don't understand Finnian's refusal to panic. I have never seen him panic. He's been angry, wept, laughed, excited like a puppy but never panic. It's a huge f*ckin' turn on. Enough gushing.
Trevor's "Storm" inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe32Iag9RCQ I didn't think I was that bad.
Where our "bench dates" were: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.573704,-105.0839187,2a,75y,351.34h,84.93t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1srEtp71P0Ldeg71epC7AbHA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DrEtp71P0Ldeg71epC7AbHA%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D280.9039%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu
(I really am sorry that the fancy links aren't showing like I want them to.)
Right behind the construction is Lory Student Center, straight ahead are a variety of benches and gardens, straight ahead further back was Physics, RamCache was inside the Student center, turn around and on the right is the library (the library was such a stalking hang out for me, I was so very bad even trying to sneak things from him or leave things for him when he temporarily left a desk he was studying at)

(I wanna start off with saying that I am using a fake account so no one can figure out who I am).
I (20m) am studying journalism and have many different classes with many different people. I have this class once a week with this one girl that I have really started to like. We kinda live in the same area so when that class is over we usually ride the buss home together. Background about me I am a very shy and awkward guy who have had some failed relationships in the past. But with this girl I feel confident and started to open up more as a person as the term went by. We bonded over some shared interests and I really think she is the one and that she maybe really likes me too. So around the end of the term I decided to ask her out (hang out) to see a movie or something like that. She responded relatively quickly and said she said “maybe” because she was very busy. At first I thought “okay she doesn’t like me”, but the day after when we rode the buss home together she acted normally and we talked like we usually do though I was a bit more awkward. That made me realize that she maybe she was honest and was genuinely busy, side note, she has harder classes than me and tend to have many exams. So the week after I tried again and texted her if she wanted to hang out, however this time she didn’t respond for almost a day. I couldn’t sleep that night because I was overthinking whether I have read her signals wrong. I ended up so embarrassed that I deleted my message at 3 am, and replaced it with: “Nvm 😃”. For a week I looked at the message which she didn’t respond to either or even opened. I got so embarrassed that I skipped our last lesson together. Two weeks after I deleted my message I kept thinking about her and knew that I had to do something. More background story, this girl is best friends with a girl I have some history with in High-school, let’s call her Vivian. Vivian and I went on a couple dates and wrote to each other for a time. However, we didn’t work out and discontinued our “relationship”. Since they are good friends, I thought maybe it’s a good idea to write to Vivian to ask about her friend, whether she likes me or not and why she is not responding to my message. Vivian also took a couple of days to respond and then said her friend was not interested in me. I feel so stupid right now, I should’ve known from the first message that she wasn’t interested, this girl is very kind and probably didn’t wanna hurt my feeling by being vague because she is not that kinda girl that wants to hurt people. Did I take it too far by asking her friend (my ex). AITAH?

Let's do this. I already wiped my comments and was looking for a good time to do it. Maybe I'll waste my coins on myself on the way out, too (didn't pay for them anyway).
I had ChatGPT 4 make 40 different phrases you might use as you delete your account during the AMA - ten funny, ten stone cold, ten referencing Reddit history, and ten misc (some of these are pretty fuckin' good, IMO):
Funny

1. "I would rather listen to Rick Astley on repeat than continue dealing with Reddit's API rate increases."
2. "I'd have better luck teaching my cat to code than trying to navigate this API increase."
3. "Account deleted. Reddit's API rate hike? Ain't nobody got time for that!"
4. "Deleting my account. It seems the only karma Reddit believes in is charging more for their API."
5. "Reddit just increased their API rates, and my wallet just called for a break up."
6. "All those years of cat pictures, just to be driven off by an API increase. Bittersweet."
7. "Packing up my memes and heading out. Too bad Reddit's API increase doesn't tickle my funny bone."
8. "Off to find a platform that doesn't treat its 3rd party apps like second class citizens. Goodbye, Reddit."
9. "Reddit's API rate hike is the best diet plan ever, since I can't afford snacks now."
10. "Deleting my account because Reddit decided to monetize my procrastination."

Stone Cold

1. "Deleting my account in response to Reddit's disregard for 3rd party apps."
2. "I refuse to support a platform that hikes up API rates and crushes innovation."
3. "Reddit's new API rates are a clear indication that they no longer value their 3rd party developers."
4. "I'm deleting my account in protest of Reddit's blatant disrespect for the development community."
5. "My account deletion is my personal statement against Reddit's unethical API rate increase."
6. "This is where I draw the line. Reddit, your API greed has cost you a user."
7. "Deleting my account to stand in solidarity with all the 3rd party apps impacted by Reddit's unfair API increase."
8. "I refuse to condone Reddit's actions. Deleting my account immediately."
9. "Reddit's API rate hike is a step back for open source development. I won't support it."
10. "Deleting my account to protest the exploitation of 3rd party apps by Reddit."

Referencing Reddit History

1. "Remember the 'Reddit Revolt' of 2015? Looks like we need another one. Account deleted."
2. "I'm doing a 'u/spez' and editing out my presence here due to the API hike."
3. "In the spirit of Victoria Taylor, I'm leaving Reddit due to its disregard for 3rd party apps."
4. "Deleting my account because Reddit decided to play 'The Button' with its API rates."
5. "This feels like Digg v4 all over again. Account deleted due to API rate hike."
6. "AMA Request: Reddit's sanity. Account deleted due to excessive API rates."
7. "Deleting my account. The increasing API rates is Reddit's real 'Place' disaster."
8. "This is as bad as 'The Fappening', but for developers. Account deleted."
9. "In 2008, Reddit became open source. In 2023, they increased their API rates. I'm out."
10. "I'm pulling a 'u/poem_for_your_sprog' and writing the last verse of my Reddit journey due to the API rate hike."

Miscellaneous

1. "Deleting my account. Reddit's API rate increase is a line in the sand I won't cross."
2. "Call it a digital protest. Deleting my account due to Reddit's unfair API increase."
3. "Reddit's API increase is a move against accessibility. Deleting my account."
4. "Remember when Reddit was about community, not profit? Deleting my account over the API increase."
5. "Hope you have a contingency plan, Reddit. Account deleted over the API rate increase."
6. "Goodbye, Reddit. Your API rate hike was the last straw."
7. "I loved the Reddit community, but I can't support the recent API rate increase. Goodbye."
8. "Deleting my account. Reddit, your API decision is a step in the wrong direction."
9. "Account deleted. The API rate increase is a deal breaker, Reddit."
10. "Saying farewell to Reddit due to their API rate hike. Stand for third-party apps!"

Copy/paste this wherever, if you like. Add your own flair, I don't care. I'm gonna pick one and delete my account during the AMA.

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History

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. It was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in 1998. The company's mission statement is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful."
Over the years, Google has grown to become one of the most influential and valuable companies in the world, revolutionizing the way people access and interact with information.
In the early years of Google, Page and Brin developed a search engine algorithm that ranked web pages based on their relevance and popularity, known as PageRank.
This algorithm was the foundation for Google's search engine, which quickly gained popularity due to its accurate and efficient search results. The company's name, "Google," is derived from the mathematical term "googol," which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, signifying the vast amount of information the search engine aimed to organize.
In 2000, Google launched its AdWords advertising platform, which allowed businesses to display targeted ads alongside search results. This innovative advertising model became a major source of revenue for the company and contributed to its rapid growth. In the same year, Google introduced Google Toolbar, a browser extension that provided quick access to Google search functionality and other features.

Google Stock

Google's success led to its initial public offering (IPO) on August 19, 2004. The company offered shares at $85 each, and the IPO raised $1.67 billion, valuing Google at $23 billion. The stock was listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "GOOG."
Following the IPO, Google continued to expand its product offerings and acquired several companies, including YouTube, DoubleClick, and Android, which have since become integral parts of Google's business.
In 2015, Google underwent a corporate restructuring and became a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., a new holding company. Alphabet was created to separate Google's core Internet businesses from its other ventures, allowing for more focused management and transparency. As part of the restructuring, Google's stock was converted into two classes: Class A shares (GOOGL) and Class C shares (GOOG). Class A shares carry one vote per share, while Class C shares do not have voting rights.
Google's stock has experienced significant growth since its IPO. In the early years, the stock price steadily increased, reflecting the company's expanding user base and revenue streams. However, it also faced some volatility during the global financial crisis of 2008, like many other companies. Nevertheless, Google's ability to innovate and adapt to changing technologies and user behaviors helped it maintain a strong position in the market.
Over time, Google's stock has consistently performed well, reaching new milestones. In 2013, the stock price surpassed $1,000 per share for the first time. In 2015, following the restructuring into Alphabet, the stock prices for both Class A and Class C shares were adjusted accordingly. The stock's growth continued, and in 2018, the price exceeded $1,200 per share.
As of the knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Google's stock has continued to rise, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and market dominance. The Class A shares (GOOGL) and Class C shares (GOOG) have consistently traded at high valuations. It's important to note that stock prices can fluctuate significantly over time due to various factors, including market conditions, investor sentiment, and company performance.
Google's success extends beyond its core search business. The company has expanded into various areas, including cloud computing with Google Cloud, hardware with products like Pixel smartphones and Nest smart home devices, and artificial intelligence research with Google AI. Google's influence can also be seen in the development of the Android operating system, which has become the most widely used mobile operating system globally.
Google's stock performance has been closely tied to its ability to innovate and maintain its dominant position in the tech industry. The company's revenue primarily comes from advertising, with its search engine and advertising platforms generating substantial income. Google's advertising business benefits from its vast user base and the ability to deliver targeted ads based on user data and search intent.
In recent years, Google has faced increased scrutiny and regulatory challenges related to its market dominance and data privacy practices. Authorities in various countries have raised concerns about Google's handling of user data and its impact on competition. These challenges have led to fines and investigations, which could potentially impact the company's reputation and financial performance.
Despite these challenges, Google has continued to invest in research and development, exploring emerging technologies and expanding its product offerings. The company's focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning has led to advancements in various fields, including natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous driving.
Google's stock has also been influenced by broader market trends and investor sentiment. During periods of market volatility, technology stocks, including Google, have experienced fluctuations in their stock prices. Additionally, factors such as macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical events, and industry competition can impact the performance of Google's stock.
In recent years, Google has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. The company has made significant investments in renewable energy projects and aims to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030. This focus on sustainability aligns with growing environmental concerns and investor demands for companies to address climate change.
Looking ahead, Google faces both opportunities and challenges. The continued growth of digital advertising, the expansion of cloud computing services, and the development of new technologies provide avenues for revenue growth. However, the company must navigate regulatory pressures, privacy concerns, and competition to maintain its market leadership.
As of the current date in June 2023, it is essential to refer to the latest financial information and stock prices to get an accurate understanding of Google's stock performance. Stock prices are subject to change due to market dynamics, economic conditions, and company-specific factors.

Final Words

Google's history is one of remarkable growth and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a search engine developed by two Stanford students, it has evolved into a multinational technology company with a wide range of products and services.
Its stock has experienced significant growth since its IPO, reflecting its market dominance and strong financial performance. However, the company faces ongoing challenges, and its stock performance will continue to be influenced by various factors in the dynamic technology industry.

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