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Hey Reddit, I hope you can bear with me as I share a deeply personal and significant part of my life. It’s not often that I express my feelings in writing, so this means a lot to me. I’m seeking solace and understanding, and your support would be greatly appreciated. Let me begin by explaining how my journey unfolded. Just as my siblings had before me, I was encouraged to apply for higher studies in the US after finishing my undergraduate degree. Following my father’s advice had always been the norm for me, even though my parents had been divorced for a long time. The divorce affected me in ways I never expressed, and it became a pattern of bottling up my emotions and not sharing them with my family. My father, once seen as a shrewd man in our society, had become increasingly focused on material wealth as he grew older. While I understood his perspective, this single-minded pursuit often led to a sense of emptiness and depression in the long run. I’m sure if any of my siblings had addressed this issue, he would have taken steps to change. However, the way I was raised, his decisions were final, and challenging them would lead to arguments. This dynamic provides some insight into his character. Given the value and potential return on investment that a US degree could offer, my father emphasized the importance of pursuing higher studies. At that time, I naively assumed that life in the US would mirror what I had seen in cliché movies—parties, college sports, clubs, and vibrant activities. With my siblings studying abroad, I felt compelled to seek the same experience. Initially, my father suggested PhD programs, which were research-intensive. I dismissed the idea, but he persistently brought it up. Eventually, I felt manipulated into applying for these programs. As expected, rejections started pouring in, and my father attributed them to my incompetence in the tests. These were top-notch programs at prestigious schools, though not Ivy League. Eventually, my father suggested applying for Master’s degrees instead, which aligned more with my original desires. However, due to the late stage of the admission cycle, I could only apply to mid-ranked universities with relaxed deadlines. Finally, I received acceptance letters from several universities. While it should have been a joyous moment, the stress and trauma I had already endured prevented me from fully appreciating my achievements. During this time, I also grappled with the realization that I would be in a long-distance relationship with my college sweetheart, X. X means the world to me, and our bond grew stronger due to our shared past experiences. X is an extraordinary person—smart, attractive, confident, and everything one could ask for in a partner. X’s troubled childhood shaped our connection, and I found it difficult to develop relationships with others. My days revolved around X, and I cherished X’s company above all else. Knowing I had to leave X behind was heart-wrenching, even though X had a good job and other responsibilities to attend to. Fast forward to my arrival in the US. Initially, I spent a few weeks with my family (my father and siblings) before starting grad school. The first impressions of the US filled me with excitement, as I anticipated the opportunity to make friends from diverse cultures and broaden my perspectives. However, I soon realized that the program I joined had a limited number of students, all from the same nationality as mine. This caught me off guard and left me feeling disappointed, as I had hoped for a more varied and multicultural environment. Moreover, the people I interacted with didn’t seem interested in forming friendships, at least not with me. Adding to my distress, the faculty members lacked the communication skills necessary for fostering a supportive academic environment. They focused solely on teaching the subject matter, leaving the classroom as soon as the class ended. This monotonous routine, combined with the lack of connection with my peers, took a toll on my mental well-being. I found myself slipping into a deep depression—each day blending into the next, devoid of any excitement or purpose. Nights became tearful as I cried myself to sleep, feeling increasingly isolated and alone. Academic pressures compounded my struggles. To make matters worse, my accent seemed to hinder effective communication with students from other nationalities, further eroding my confidence. Every day felt like an uphill battle, and I felt myself falling behind in my studies. The weight of it all led me to contemplate suicide, but I found strength to persevere for the sake of my mother. During our phone conversations, my father could sense my depression and unhappiness. Surprisingly, he agreed when I brought up the idea of transferring to a different university. Relieved yet anxious, I decided to tough it out for one more semester before the transfer took place. However, the trauma of my previous experiences still clung to me. I returned to my father’s place during the break, finding it difficult to engage in meaningful conversation as I continued to process the challenges of the past semester. The transfer had been approved, but I worried that the same cycle of disappointment and isolation would repeat itself. During this time, I distanced myself from my friends back home, and my interactions with my girlfriend, X, grew increasingly tense. I uttered hurtful words, suggesting that X should start seeing other people and that I was unworthy. X chose to ignore my misguided attempts to push her away and firmly stood her ground. In my terrible mental state, feeling worthless and incapable, I reached a breaking point. I believed that X deserved better, and I gave her an ultimatum. Although X initially considered blocking me from X’s life, I pleaded to maintain a connection, desperate to hold on to the only friend I had left. Despite X decision not to block me, our communication dwindled, and I sensed the distance growing between us. I never confronted X about it, as I was on the verge of starting afresh at the new university I had transferred to. Finally, I found some semblance of calmness. The new cohort of students was more diverse, and it offered the multicultural environment I had longed for. However, the trauma and heartbreak I had experienced still haunted me. I began to find more time for myself, allowing me to reach out to X more frequently, despite our severed romantic relationship. Then, one day, I confronted X, seeking answers as to why our conversations had become so strained. That’s when X revealed that X had started seeing someone else, a person we had studied with. My heart shattered into a million pieces. While I had given X permission to move on, I had hoped that X would understand the depth of my struggles and wait for me. It was a painful realization of my own selfishness and lack of consideration. I had been so absorbed in my own misery that I failed to prioritize X’s feelings and needs. I felt like an awful person, overwhelmed with guilt and regret. The news of X’s new relationship plunged me into an abyss of emotional turmoil. I felt utterly loveless and devoid of any interest in life. While I wouldn’t consider taking my own life, the days seemed banal and meaningless. I yearned to share my daily experiences with X, to express how much she meant to me, but the opportunity was lost. Months ago, X had blocked me, and I was left with a void in my life. Recognizing the severity of my mental state, I sought the help of a therapist. I made efforts to get out and engage with others, but the scars from my past experiences ran deep. The trauma I had endured affected my ability to form new connections, and I found myself stuttering and struggling to engage in meaningful conversations. Grad school became a struggle as I fell further behind in my studies. My once bright academic future now felt bleak and uncertain. The weight of my emotional pain, coupled with the mounting academic pressure, made each day an uphill battle. Thoughts of suicide persisted, but my unwavering love for my mother kept me going, determined to endure for her sake. While my siblings were supportive, they had their own lives to live, and I yearned for someone who could truly understand and empathize with my struggles. Opening up to them didn’t provide the same level of solace and connection as I had with X. Loneliness became my constant companion, intensifying my sense of isolation. Towards the ending of my post, I want to emphasize the ongoing struggle I face in making new friends in a new country. The cultural differences and language barrier have further complicated my attempts to form meaningful connections. Stuttering has become a pronounced issue, making social interactions even more challenging. Each conversation is a battle against my own insecurities and self-doubt, as I struggle to express myself fluently. The cultural shock of being in a different country has been both fascinating and isolating. While I initially hoped to embrace diverse perspectives and engage in cross-cultural exchanges, I found myself surrounded by individuals from my own nationality, limiting the opportunities for cultural immersion. This unexpected turn has left me yearning for the multicultural experience I had envisioned, where I could learn from people with diverse backgrounds and broaden my horizons. I understand that building new friendships takes time and effort, especially when faced with cultural and linguistic barriers. However, the combination of my own reserved nature, the lingering trauma from my past experiences, and the challenges associated with stuttering has made this process incredibly daunting. It is disheartening to witness others forming connections effortlessly while I struggle to find my place. As for me, I am still on a journey of healing and self-discovery. I understand that it will take time and patience to rebuild my life and find the strength to forge new connections. While the scars of my past may never fully fade, I am determined to persevere and rediscover the joy and love that life has to offer. TL;DR: My journey from finishing undergrad to pursuing higher studies in the US was filled with challenges and emotional turmoil. I followed my father’s wishes, applying for PhD programs despite my initial reluctance. Facing rejection and criticism, I reluctantly pursued a Master’s degree instead. Moving to the US, I found myself isolated and depressed, with a lack of supportive friendships and unhelpful faculty. My long-distance relationship with X, suffered, and in my own misery, I pushed X away. After transferring to a new university, I found some solace but discovered that X had moved on with someone else. This revelation shattered my heart and intensified my feelings of worthlessness and despair. Seeking therapy, I attempted to rebuild my life, but the scars remained, and I struggled with academics and social interactions. Struggling to make new friends in a new country due to cultural differences and my stuttering, which worsens social interactions. Despite it all, I am determined to find healing and rediscover the joy and love in life.

Hey guys. Back in the city after a good 5 years. I drive a Hunter 350 and was part of a riders club back in Pune. I've been looking for one in Navi Mumbai but am unable to find a great one. So instead I've decided to start my own. So how about you'd love to be a part of the club? . We can create a club which wont be just limited to rides and exploration, but also community building, social gatherings and maybe even food, music, etc..
We can plan a social meet nearby at a cafe or a public place once a week , a semi long rider every fortnight and a long ride once a month.
So lets partner up and create a ridere club from a grassroots level and try making it one of the best riders club in the country?
If you own a motorcycle just drop a text, we'll love to connect and hopefully create a community soon.

What’s the point of all the lgbtq crap? They are the most spoiled group in the us and yet the dumbasses that decide to make their entire personality that group cause so much shit to go on in this country that is tearing it apart from the inside. I don’t care if someone likes dicks in their ass or slapping their pussies together but it’s the people who “fight” for gay rights are stupid. If you are citizen of the country you are in you have every right that everyone around you has, what’s the point?

I've tested positive for the 2nd time. Last year when I got it, the info going around was to test every 2 to 3 days and that 2 tests taken 2 days apart that are negative means I could end isolation. From what I remember reading this was because there was a shortage of tests.
But now I live in a country where tests are hella cheap (like 50 US cents each). I've actually stockpiled them and I have at least a dozen in my cupboard.
Is it okay to test everyday? So if I'm positive today and negative tomorrow and negative the day after that, that means I could potentially leave isolation sooner? Or should I still wait 2 days between two negative tests?

I've been thinking about this a lot recently and I would appreciate some feedback. Would it be considered weird or would it be a terrible idea to move somewhere else solely because of dating?
Let me explain - I live in a small European country in a city of about 300k inhabitants. I've been living here for the majority of my life (25 yrs old now) and I like my city overall, but I just don't vibe with most young people my age. My city has a big drug/alcohol problem and there are a lot of people my age who routinely get plastered and fucked up on various substances. Now I'm not a party person at all, which often makes people quite surprised when I tell them where I come from. I'm much more into nerdy stuff, playing the guitar and stuff like that. The problem is that in the terms of dating, I seem to be only meeting people who are not into my hobbies at all and I am not into their lifestyle at all. I don't want to date somebody who goes clubbing every week and gets drunk instead of being present. I don't want to date somebody who talks like they hail from Smethwick, Birmingham.
I'm starting to be afraid that I will not meet my future match here. I want to have a family and a kind, wholesome relationship with someone who has the same values and ideas about what life should be. I'm not some Christian goody-two-shoes, but I just feel like my values and opinions are more western than the majority of people in my area. I don't want to drink to forget shitty circumstances, I want to work on improving them. As such, I've been thinking of just saying fuck it and moving somewhere else. I'm not afraid of starting all over again, but I still have this voice inside my head telling me that's it's a totally ridiculous idea.
I have friends here, I have family here, I have a job and everything. Would they miss me? I don't know. But right now, finding a life partner is the top priority for me and I'm starting to see that my city cannot offer me what I'm looking for. As such, would it be completely out of line for me to move hours away (probably to a more western part of the country or just a different country altogether) solely because of dating?
Tl;Dr: I'm not finding compatible matches in my city and I'm considering moving away because of it.

Over at tipofmytongue someone was asking about a game that sounded similar to I game I remember playing.
It was an online computer simulation game from the 2000s. 2d animation. You customized a character, kind of like a stick figure but a little more blocky. Think like a Lego figure but more rounded. I feel like it might have been point and click, but you might have been able to use the arrows to move side to side.
Anyways, there was a map with a few places to go to.
Your apartment: There were 3 rooms. A living room with a couch, an end table with beer cans on it, and I think a phone. You could sit on the couch and watch TV. Sometimes I think your roommate would be passed out on the couch. There was a bedroom where I think you could sleep and there was a bathroom door where your character would disappear to shower. And there was a kitchen were you could microwave food and I think drink an energy drink.
Parent's house: There was an option to go to your parents house which I believe was just a living room, maybe a kitchen. I think the couch was pink with a white lace on the back. I think the mom was always vacuuming or doing some sort of cleaning. She was constantly talking with a cartoony yammering in the background (kind of like Charlie Brown adults) but I think the dad would say things in a clear voice, kind of put downs like "What are you doing with your life?" You might have been able to steal leftovers from the kitchen.
Grocery store: I think you could work there or you could shop, you chose once you stepped through the doors. I believe it would then go into an animation of your character at the store and sometimes they would be riding on the cart or getting free samples, goofing around before you went to check out.
University: You would be an a hallway with a bulletin board that would tell you about the events going on; parties, ways to make money, clubs, etc. You could attend class, I think I remember there being a science class. There was a bar where you could work or party. I remember if you got drunk you character would start stumbling.
There were other characters at the university. I remember there being a character in a wheelchair, a couple who were always making out, I think there was a goth-ish girl and a guy with a jersey and chain.
I think there were a couple other places on the map, not many but maybe a bank? I'm not sure.
I also feel like it was a sponsored game, like maybe by a bank or college. But I can't be sure.
It was a very simple game, I'm not even sure there was an objective or way to win.
Does this sound familiar to anybody?

I moved from the US to Europe last year. One of my friends who I’ve known for 8 years wants to visit me here. I didn’t think she was serious but now she’s talking about booking tickets. She wants to stay for 11 days although not in my apartment.
I love her but don’t want to keep her entertained for 11 days. She’s great but also the kind of person who wants to do everything she wants. I told her I work and will need to while she’s here (I don’t have PTO). She’s not really comfortable exploring on her own and would want me around although she understands.
She’d also like to go to all these places in the country which makes sense. But that gets really expensive for me. She said I didn’t have to pay for hotels if I didn’t want to, but I don’t feel comfortable having her pay. Plus I just don’t want to be away from my own home and traveling for that long. My boyfriend’s family is already visiting for 2 weeks now and his sister comes in September which I didn’t even know about. It’s too much people for me as someone who’s VERY introverted.
If it weren’t so far and she could come for 4 or 5 days tops that would be one thing. I don’t want to tell her not to come because it would be nice to see her. But I’m already exhausted and my bank account hurts just thinking about her being here for 11 whole days.

Popular wedding venues in the western and central states were featured in Part 1 of US wedding venues. So in part two, we'll focus on wedding venues in the eastern states. Whether it's a luxurious hotel, a rustic barn, or a spacious meadow, all are included. Again, the features of these venues and the approximate prices will be written. Let's explore these beautiful wedding venues!

Wisconsin Wedding Venues

The Paine Art Center and Gardens

This is an art museum located at 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh. It is an English-style country estate and has nearly four acres of gardens. It has perennial plants and is a great outdoor ceremony venue. Also, there is a historic mansion, charming carriage house, and greenhouse. The venue can accommodate up to 200 people and costs approximately $3000 to $4000 For 100 Guests.

The Lageret

This is a professional event venue located at 515 E Main St, Stoughton. This historic venue offers industrial and rustic charm with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and wood beams. It has ample space for ceremonies and receptions. The venue offers event coordination, customizable lighting options, a bridal suite, and access to preferred vendors. Accommodations for up to 250 people start at $3,500 for a 12-hour rental.

The Enchanted Barn

Located at 1543 6 1/2 Ave, Hillsdale, this barn has an old-world rustic atmosphere around every corner. Featuring several indoor and outdoor venues, one of the most popular ceremony locations is located in Barn's upper-level Hayloft, featuring old wood timbers. Several wedding package options are available here and can accommodate up to 220 people. Off-season all-inclusive wedding packages are $5,000 plus $21 per person.

Illinois Wedding Venues

Danada House

This is a historic mansion located at 3S501 Naperville Rd, Wheaton. a short drive from Chicago. The mansion is also surrounded by a forest preserve that allows for nature-filled photos. There are seven ceremony locations in total, and the largest Magnolia Garden can accommodate up to 300 guests. Venue rentals start at $3,500.

The Morton Arboretum

This is a public nature garden and outdoor museum located at 4100 IL-53, Lisle. Inside there are not only mature trees and flowers but also a playground for children. Offering beautiful woodland and lakeside views. The large garden has a total of 12 venues to choose from and the largest room can accommodate up to 300 guests. Prices range from $600 to $9,000 depending on the size of the room and the time of year it is held.

Salvage One

Located at 1840 W Hubbard St, Chicago, this is a very unique location that serves as a store besides being a wedding venue. It preserves treasured furniture from the past. This old Chicago warehouse offers an enchanting vintage atmosphere. The ceremony and banquet space can accommodate about 200 people and space rentals start at $4,000.

Kentucky Wedding Venues

The Barn at Cedar Grove

The address is 1000 Brockman Keltner Rd, Greensburg, which has a rustic barn setting with picturesque scenery. Offering outdoor ceremony space, climate-controlled reception space, bridal suite, groom's quarters, and fire pit. The venue in the barn can accommodate up to 230 people. For fewer guests, the average budget for a wedding here is between $6,000 and $9,000.

The Brown Hotel

This 100-year-old hotel is located at 335 W Broadway, Louisville. The hotel has a striking Georgian Revival look and offers elegant ballrooms, luxurious accommodations, and a gorgeous rooftop garden. The hotel also has extensive experience in hosting weddings of different cultures, such as Jewish and Indian weddings. Prices are $18,000 in the off-season and can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Talon Winery & Vineyards

This winery has a large outdoor space at 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington. Offers vineyard and winery backdrop, outdoor ceremony space, and rustic barn. The best part is the wine-tasting and vineyard tours. The venue can accommodate up to 250 guests and prices for ceremonies start at $1500.

Tennessee Wedding Venues

Butterfly Hollow

Located at 28 Bussell Rd, Gordonsville, our vacation accommodations are perfect for small weddings. Surrounded by scenic walking trails, mountains, and woods. This venue specializes in small weddings of 30 people or less, with a focus on an intimate and cozy experience. Wedding packages range from $1795 to $5000.

Dixon Gallery and Gardens

An art gallery on 17 acres of gardens located at 4339 Park Ave, Memphis, offers a romantic and artistic setting for weddings. The gallery offers two indoor reception venues as well as woodlands and gardens, both of which can accommodate up to 200 guests. Prices are approximately $4000 to $5000 For 100 guests.

The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower, located at 400 4th Ave S, Nashville, is almost 140 years old. The ballroom features large windows that provide plenty of natural light, creating a charming and historic setting for weddings. There are two floors beside the lobby. Seated dinners for up to 400 people range from $3,500 to $16,000 depending on time and venue.

Mississippi Wedding Venues

The Cedars

The site at 4145 Old Canton Rd, Jackson is the oldest residential building in Jackson, with a history of 175 years. The courtyard in front of the house with trees such as cedar, oak, and magnolia provides a natural backdrop for weddings. The venue can accommodate up to 300 people and costs $3,500 for a two-day weekend rental.

Dunleith Historic Inn

A National Historic Landmark located at 84 Homochitto St, Natchez, the mansion features Greek Revival columns and original pine floors. The event space has a main floor, courtyard, and South Lawn, which can accommodate up to 700 people. Wedding packages start at $6,500, not including catering.

The Gin at Flora Station

The address is 4819 MS-22, Flora. The refurbished cotton gin blends rustic charm with modern amenities. It offers indoor and outdoor spaces, including a covered gazebo and a patio with an old-fashioned truck bar. Rentals for ceremonies and receptions start at $3,500.

Alabama Wedding Venues

B&A Warehouse

This building, located at 1531 1st Ave S, Birmingham, is historic from the outside. With its industrial-inspired design and high ceilings along with red brick walls. Three indoor venues can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the cost of a ceremony starts at $4,000.

The Sterling Castle

This castle is located at 389 Deseret Dr, Shelby, and has been voted the best wedding venue in Alabama. The fairytale-style castle, elegant ballroom, charming courtyard, and lakeside and drawbridge venues. This beautiful venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and all-inclusive weddings are priced at $10,000+.

Huntsville Museum of Art

This is an art museum located at 300 Church St SW, Huntsville. With unique indoor and outdoor spaces, the museum is a contemporary art gallery. Offering outdoor spaces with a rooftop terrace, and five indoor hospitality venues. The starting venue fee for a wedding reception in high season is $1,500.

Michigan Wedding Venues

Colony Club Detroit

Located at 2310 Park Ave, Detroit, this Georgian-style, historic venue features stunning architecture and gorgeous interiors. The hotel features a grand ballroom decorated with crystal chandeliers and intricate details. The ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests and is priced between $12,000 and $15,000.

Castle Farms

This historic building, built in 1918, is located at 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. With a total of four site combinations in the summer. It offers several ceremony and reception spaces, including a charming outdoor garden and a majestic stone courtyard. The largest of these, the East Garden and Queen's Courtyard can host up to 300 guests. And the price range is between $6,750 and $9,250.

The Inn at Stonecliffe

This is a Victorian village located at 8593 Cudahy Cir, Mackinac Island. away from the hustle and bustle of the area. With beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of Lake Huron and the Mackinaw Bridge. Accommodates up to 300 people and prices range from $4000 to $10,000.

Ohio Wedding Venues

Franklin Park Conservatory

This is a horticultural and educational institution located at 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. The most popular venue is the indoor garden with an all-glass ceiling. Besides, there is an industrial-style venue and a 200-year-old barn. The venue has plenty of space and can accommodate up to 500 people, with prices ranging from $7,000 to $11,000 for a wedding of 100 guests.

The Columbus Athenaeum

The historic building at 32 N 4th St, Columbus, was built in 1899. With a total of ten venues to choose from, the Grand Ballroom boasts gorgeous details and a stunning atrium. It is decorated with classical Greek art as well as soaring ornate ceilings. It can accommodate up to 230 guests. Prices for receptions start at $3,000.

Gervasi Vineyard

An oversized wine estate located at 1700 55th St NE, Canton. Picturesque vineyard setting and sparkling lake views. The open-air venue can accommodate up to 300 people, while the indoor venue can accommodate up to 120 guests. Full-service event planning, vineyard tours, and wine tastings are available. Prices for receptions will start at $1,450.

Georgia Wedding Venues

Barnsley Resort

This resort is located at 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd NW, Adairsville. With over 3,000 acres of land, it is a historic southern estate. With lush gardens, luxurious cabins, and grounds that can accommodate up to 250 people. Three wedding packages are available: $275 per person, $320 per person, and $350 per person. And a least of 150 people is required.

Summerour Studio

This is a renovated warehouse located at 409 Bishop St NW, Atlanta. The roof is supported by massive bow trusses, which allow for a spacious, open floor plan without columns or supports. Through a wall of windows running the length of the space, there are breathtaking views of Atlantic Station and the downtown skyline. Accommodating up to 425 people, prices start at $4,000.

The Biltmore Ballrooms

The ballroom is located at 817 W Peachtree St NW 208, Atlanta, and was established in 1924. The ballroom features a handcrafted plaster relief ceiling, ornate crystal lighting, and a marble floor. Capacity ranges from 50 to 1,500 people and offers eleven caterers. Rental rates range from $3,500 to $5,000, depending on the day of the week.

Florida Wedding Venues

The Ancient Spanish Monastery

Located at 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach. This monastery was dismantled piece by piece from northern Spain and shipped to the United States, then rebuilt over 19 months. It offers a chapel and gardens for ceremonies. The garden can accommodate up to 300 guests for $6,500 and includes only the cost of the reception.

The Breakers Palm Beach

This is a luxury resort located at 1 S County Rd, Palm Beach. This luxury resort is located in Palm Beach and enjoys magnificent beachfront views, lush gardens, and an exquisite ballroom. It boasts a timeless and elegant ambiance. It can host weddings for a maximum of less than 500 people, and detailed prices need to be communicated with the hotel.

The Ringling Museum

The museum is located at 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, with a breathtaking view of Sarasota Bay. This venue offers unique views of art, culture, and the stunning waterfront. It includes many event spaces, including a large courtyard and an elegant ballroom. The largest art gallery courtyard can accommodate up to 125 guests and prices start at $20,000.

New York Wedding Venues

Mohonk Mountain House

Located at 1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, this historic resort is surrounded by 40,000 acres of pristine forest. Featuring a majestic Victorian castle with panoramic mountain views. Choose from lakeside, garden, and mountain views for your ceremony. Wedding packages range from $275 to $375 per person.

The Foundry

The address is 42-38 9th Street, Long Island City, with a history dating back to the 19th century. Offering an industrial chic atmosphere, a garden courtyard and conservatory, a stunning main space, plus rustic interiors. Accommodates up to 180 guests, with receptions starting at $14,000.

The Garrison

Estate at 2015 US-9, Garrison, with superb Hudson River views and Catskill Mountain views. The venue offers a modern ballroom, outdoor ceremony space, and golf course. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for $12,000.

Pennsylvania Wedding Venues

The Curtis Atrium

The historic building at 699 Walnut St, Philadelphia used to be the Curtis Publishing Company. It is now a building with a mix of residential, office, and retail space. It features a stunning atrium, marble columns, and a stunning rotunda. Space rentals start at $8,000.

The Cork Factory Hotel

This boutique hotel is located at 480 New Holland Ave 3000, Lancaster, a converted historic cork mill with exposed brick walls. Offering industrial charm and modern amenities. The venue has a ballroom, a terrace, and a 2,300-square-foot warehouse. Space is available for up to 200 guests, and wedding packages start at $7,000.

Terrain Gardens at Devon Yard

A stunning garden is located at 138 W Lancaster Ave Suite 130, Devon. The venue is decorated with elements such as reclaimed barn wood floors, raised holiday lights, and skylights to create a unique aesthetic. Of course, there is an essential gardening setting and open-air venue that can accommodate up to 140 guests. Prices for receptions start at $4,525.

West Virginia Wedding Venues

Stonewall Resort

The entire resort is nestled beside a tranquil lake at 940 Resort Drive Roanoke, a place of scenic beauty and rustic charm. Wedding venues are available on the lakeside lawn or in the courtyard, with an indoor grand hall and stone-walled ballroom. Spa services, golf courses, and entertainment can also be experienced with wedding packages ranging from $3,500 to $12,000.

The Greenbrier

A luxury resort located at 101 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs. With stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and breathtaking mountain views. The indoor venue has a dramatic chandelier and stage. The outdoor grounds feature expansive lawns and rustic cabins. Packages start at $10,000 and vary depending on the number of guests, season, and customization.

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club

The Club at 3780 Sleepy Hollow Dr, Hurricane. It is a private golf club for families. Featuring a scenic golf course, elegant ballroom, outdoor lawn ceremony venue, and picturesque countryside views. Wedding packages start at $3,500.

Virginia Wedding Venues

Maymont

Historic Manor River Park at 1700 Hampton St, Richmond. Inside are gardens, botanical gardens, and native wildlife habitats. The scenic setting includes 100-year-old Italian gardens, European-style manor houses, pavilions, expansive lawns, and the Robbins Nature Center. Prices range from $3,500 to $6,100.

Inn At Willow Grove

This is a rustic accommodation located at 14079 Plantation Way, Orange. It is unusually peaceful and romantic, surrounded by ancient trees and beautiful gardens. One of the gardens, Boxwood, can accommodate up to 175 guests and offers idyllic views. A versatile barn is also available as a hospitality venue, with rates starting at $7,500.

The Tides Inn

Located at 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, the entire hotel is situated on a beautiful body of water with views of the Chesapeake Bay. It is a waterfront resort. You can also come here to take part in fun activities such as tennis, golf, paddle boarding, biking, and kayaking. Weddings start at $3,100.

North Carolina Wedding Venues

The Bradford

Professional wedding venue located at 523 Pea Ridge Rd, New Hill. It resembles a European town building with charming gardens and rustic barns. It can accommodate up to 250 guests for a ceremony in the gardens. Wedding packages will vary depending on the time of year and are priced at $8,000 on Fridays and $9,800 on Saturdays.

The Merrimon-Wynne House

The mansion located at 500 N Blount St, Raleigh was built in 1876 and has been well maintained and is now a venue for various events. The building has a main floor full of Southern charm. Inside are original floors and mantelshelves, ornate chandeliers, and a wide porch. The outdoor area is also large enough to host ceremonies in the garden and can accommodate up to 250 guests. Prices for receptions start at $5,000.

Fearrington Village

It's an English-style country hotel located at 2000 Fearrington Village Center. Besides the quaint country setting there are dense gardens with water features. The largest venue is the barn, which offers spacious dining and dancing space and can accommodate up to 250 people guests. Prices for ceremonies start at $2500.

South Carolina Wedding Venues

Middleton Place

This National Historic Landmark is located at 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston. You can experience daily life on an 18th-century plantation and enjoy 65 acres of unobstructed views and private garden rooms. Also, enjoy the oldest landscaped gardens on the property. There are 7 ceremony venues, ranging from small weddings of 50 to 400 guests. Prices start at $5,000.

William Aiken House

The 1807 mansion is located at 456 King St, Charleston, a restored mansion that showcases Southern charm and architectural elegance. The yard features a magnolia tree that is over two hundred years old and an elegant terrace. It is also rated as one of South Carolina's premier wedding venues. The cost of a ceremony starts at $3,000.

The Cedar Room

Modern industrial event space at 701 E Bay St, Charleston. Featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows overlooking the cityscape. The indoor Cedar Room venue can accommodate up to 500 people for events, and the outdoor yard can seat up to 200. Events on Fridays or Sundays start at $3,500.

Vermont Wedding Venues

Inn at Mountain View Farm

The Inn at 3383 Darling Hill Rd, East Burke, has breathtaking mountaintop views. Enjoy mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and visits to animal farms, among many other activities. Venues can range from beautiful fields to cozy campfires. Weekend wedding packages start at $3,500.

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

The building at 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester is full of meaning. The Lincolns built Hildene as a summer home at the turn of the 20th century. Here you can look out over the Taconic Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. The outdoor venue can accommodate up to 200 people and wedding reception prices start at $8,000.
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(Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home)

The Henry House

The historic house at 1338 Murphy Rd, North Bennington, built in 1769, is one of the oldest surviving houses in Vermont. Overlooks the authentic red-covered Henry Bridge. The site offers several vendors for you to consider. The large trees outside the house make for the best wedding photos. The venue needs to be contacted for a specific quote.

Massachusetts Wedding Venues

The Crane Estate

This is a Tudor Revival mansion located at 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich. It was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor Crane, Jr. with winding salt marshes, miles of barrier beaches, and a beautiful hilltop mansion. And of course the rolling lawns and gardens. There are three sites to choose from in all, with the beachfront site accommodating 200 to 500 people. Weekend weddings are priced at $6500.

Red Lion Inn

The Inn at 30 Main St, Stockbridge has a 250-year history. The entire Inn combines traditional New England hospitality with the amenities of a modern hotel. The largest Hitchcock room capacity is capacity 30-175 people. Venue rentals start at $4,000.

Liberty Hotel

A sophisticated hotel located at 215 Charles St, Boston. Located in the heart of downtown, just steps from shopping, dining, Boston Parks, and more. The hotel offers a private secret garden that can accommodate up to 200 people outdoors and an indoor 3000-square-foot ballroom. Wedding venue rates start at $26,000 for up to 100 guests.

Connecticut Wedding Venues

The Lace Factory

This historic factory is located at 161 River St, Deep River, and offers a charming and rustic atmosphere for a wedding venue. It has wood floors, high ceilings, and large windows overlooking the river. The Lace Factory offers event planning services, on-site catering, and a variety of rental options for weddings of all sizes. The Factory can accommodate up to 225 people and prices start at $5,000.

Eolia Mansion at Harkness State

The address is 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford. Nestled on the shoreline of Waterford, Connecticut, this elegant mansion offers breathtaking views of Long Island Sound. It has manicured gardens, a stone terrace, and a beautiful ballroom. The price of $5,100 includes exclusive use of the mansion's first floor and south courtyard tent for 5 hours.

The Society Room of Hartford

This event venue is located at 31 Pratt St, Hartford, and the historic venue boasts magnificent architecture. It includes a marble staircase, beautifully frescoed ceilings, and crystal chandeliers. It provides a luxurious and timeless setting for weddings. The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and prices start at 15,000.

New Hampshire Wedding Venues

Wentworth By The Sea Country Club

Country Club at 60 Wentworth Rd, Rye. This private club is near the shore and enjoys magnificent waterfront views and a romantic atmosphere. The hotel has manicured grounds and a historic clubhouse. It can accommodate up to 250 guests in this setting. Three options are available: lawn, clubhouse, and tent weddings. Reception prices start at $30,000.

The Preserve at Chocorua

This venue, located at 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Rd, Tamworth, is a rustic and secluded wedding venue nestled in the White Mountains. It offers scenic views, a charming barn, and plenty of outdoor space for the ceremony. Outdoor activities such as sleigh rides and hiking are also available. Approximate prices will start at $1000.

Bishop Farm

The Farmhouse, located at 33 Bishop Cutoff, Lisbon, is a historic and beautifully landscaped site in the White Mountains. It offers a restored 1876 farmhouse, a barn, and lush greenery. There is also a romantic bistro with a terrace to relax in. Accommodating up to 200 guests, prices start at $15,000.

Rhode Island Wedding Venues

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

A luxury hotel located at 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport. The Chanler offers luxurious accommodations and a grand mansion setting with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and access to their world-class restaurant. Specializing in weddings for up to 120 guests with access to their world-class restaurant. Site rentals start at $10,000.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Historic mansion on 33 acres located at 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay. Large tents are available in the outdoor area, followed by sunset views. Accommodating up to 225 guests, weekend wedding rates start at $12,995.

The Dorrance

Situated in the heart of Providence, The Dorrance is a restored bank building with a sophisticated atmosphere and elegant decor. The most special feature is the long, luxurious bar, which can accommodate up to 200 guests throughout the venue. Venue rentals start at $7,500.

New Jersey Wedding Venues

The Ashford Estate

Located at 637 Province Line Rd, Allentown, this elegant property is nestled in a picturesque setting. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of beautifully preserved farmland, it features sparkling fountains, waterfalls, garden pavilions, expansive views, and of course, luxurious private suites. The wedding venue can accommodate up to 300 guests. Starting at $10,000.

Mallard Island Yacht Club

A club surrounded by water at 1450 NJ-72, Manahawkin. six more venues to choose from in the luxurious private island mansion. The center plaza boasts grand arches and ornate ceilings reminiscent of old-world glamour. The ballroom can accommodate up to 250 people, and prices for receptions start at $20,000.

Liberty House Restaurant & Events

This waterfront event venue is located at 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City. It features unparalleled views of the New York City skyline, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the Liberty Landing Pier. The Grand Ballroom features a marble floor and floor-to-ceiling windows. The venue can accommodate up to 300 people and venue rental fees start at $8,000.

Delaware Wedding Venues

The Queen Wilmington

This dazzling venue is located at 500 N Market St, Wilmington is downtown. It is a historic music venue that offers a unique and eclectic atmosphere. The venue features a grand ballroom with a stage, state-of-the-art sound system, and elegant décor. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests and wedding reception prices start from $3,000.

The Cordrey Center

The address is 30366 Cordrey Rd, Millsboro, and its restored barn and surrounding gardens provide a rustic and charming setting. The venue offers a range of services, including in-house catering, bar service, and event coordination. It has indoor and outdoor options and can accommodate up to 200 guests. Venue rental rates start at $3,500.

The Waterfall Catering and Special Events

With an address at 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, The Waterfall has a modern venue. Centered around a stunning indoor waterfall. The spacious ballroom features contemporary décor and customizable LED lighting systems. The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Prices for venue rentals start at $6,000.

Maryland Wedding Venues

Belvedere Hotel

Located at 1 East Chase Street and built-in 1902 as a historic landmark in Baltimore, The Belvedere showcases stunning architecture and classic charm. It offers a variety of event spaces, including a rooftop ballroom with panoramic views of the city. Inside, the décor is more vintage and ornate. Accommodating up to 500 guests, venue rentals start at $8,000.

Evergreen Museum & Library

This grand Gilded Age mansion is located at 4545 N Charles St, Baltimore. It is full of history with a house museum and research library. With beautiful gardens, this venue offers a mix of elegance and history. It's architectural details and scenic surroundings provide a unique backdrop. As well as a tour of the museum's collection. Accommodates up to 200 guests and starts at $6,000.

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Located at 500 Marina Club Rd, Stevensville, this venue offers stunning waterfront views and an elegant ballroom. It also has an oceanfront ceremony venue and luxurious accommodations. There are four ballrooms in total, three indoor and one outdoor. Accommodations for up to 300 guests start at $10,000.

District of Columbia Wedding Venues

Larz Anderson House

Located at 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, the Anderson House, established in 1905, is a stunning Beaux-Arts mansion that offers a romantic and intimate setting for weddings. The venue features beautiful gardens, a grand staircase, and gorgeous rooms decorated with historic artwork. It can accommodate up to 200 guests and has access to the house's magnificent library. Prices start from $8,000.

The Hay-Adams

Located at 800 16th St NW, Washington, across from the White House, the hotel offers magnificent views of the iconic landmark. This venue has many event spaces, including a rooftop terrace from which the White House can be used as a photo backdrop. Wedding venues can accommodate up to 250 guests and prices start at $15,000.

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Located at 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, this unique venue celebrates women artists and offers a distinctive setting for weddings. With its stunning architecture and world-class art collection, it provides an exquisite atmosphere for your special day. The venue offers a variety of event spaces, including an assembly hall and mezzanine level, and can accommodate up to 400 guests. However, the museum is temporarily closed for renovations.

Maine Wedding Venues

Hidden Pond

The resort's address is 354 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport, and is nestled in a secluded wooded area. Featuring elegant indoor and outdoor spaces. Surrounded by 60 acres of birch and balsam fir, it features two outdoor pools and a three-room treetop spa. It ensures an unforgettable wedding experience. Prices start from US$10,000.

Hardy Farm

The farm is located at 254 W Fryeburg Rd, Fryeburg. This rustic and chic site features a restored 18th-century farmhouse and a spacious barn with panoramic mountain views. Of course, there are also seasonal gardens and a woodland church. The most special feature is the provision of a cable car to reach the top of the mountain, which is also a popular backdrop for photos. It can accommodate up to 250 guests and prices start from $6,500.

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

The address is 20 Milk St, Portland, and is centrally located, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern amenities. With many event spaces, on-site catering, and a spa, it can accommodate intimate and large weddings. Accommodations range from 10 to 220 guests, with rates starting at $3,500.

Conclusion

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." When Harry Met Sally
Finally, we've rounded up our recommendations for wedding venues in each of the remaining states. Choosing the perfect wedding venue is an important step in creating your dream wedding. It sets the tone for the entire celebration and provides the backdrop for your special day. No matter what style of wedding venue you prefer, there is a venue above that perfectly suits your style and preferences.
Last but not least, don't forget to check out Quictent's wedding tent. we offer quality wedding tents for your outdoor wedding, containing various types and sizes.

Hey Reddit, I'm in need of some relationship advice. I've been with my girlfriend for almost two years now, and while we love each other, there's something that has been bothering me and causing resentment on both sides. I feel like her older sister, who she grew up doing everything with, is becoming a third wheel in our relationship.
Currently, we became a long-distance relationship for the past 8 months, with my girlfriend spending a month or two with me and then a month away. Granted where I live now, I don’t even like it either but it pays well and want to help our future selves financially. But she’s self sufficient too and she doesn’t really believe in sacrificing long term for future happiness and wants to try to live each day not feeling regret. So the plan is to return back home in a year (I wanted more but things feel really hard) so I understand she doesn’t always want to be here as she stays at home and doesn’t make friends while I work long hour so her life becomes isolating. Sometimes during the months she's with me, she brings her sister along for company and I rarely get any personal time with her which is all I need after time apart. This situation has led me to act passive-aggressively, hoping she would get the hint that we need some quality alone time. Unfortunately, this cycle has only fueled resentment.
Both my girlfriend and her sister are remote workers, and they used to be avid travelers before we met. They can spend a month away in different countries and return home to live with their parents, who also promote this close-knit lifestyle. My girlfriend and I are both in our thirties, and as a healthcare professional with a stressful life, I crave the support and companionship of my partner.
I had hoped that my girlfriend's love for me would make her want to live with me in the new state I reside in, especially since it's not a permanent arrangement since she's a remote worker. However, I constantly feel that her bond with her family is so tight that I'll never truly have a private relationship with her. Recently, she mentioned planning a two-week trip abroad with her sister before coming to stay with me. Normally, I wouldn't be defensive, but for some reason, it's bothering me.
It's been almost a month since I've seen her, and she has been living at home with her family, seeing her sister every day. I can't help but question why she still needs to take a trip and have quality sister time when she could come to stay with me earlier. I also feel hurt because I love traveling, and there are many places I wanted to visit that she plans to go to with her sister. It makes me wonder where the specialness of our relationship lies. Will we ever close our circle, work together, and live together, or will I always feel like I'm in a three-way relationship, only getting a portion of her time?
I must admit that my girlfriend does make the effort to stay with me, we make plans and execute them and when together we spend amazing time. We have travel plans this year, she’s planning to come out and stay even longer after her trip with her sister and she does try to make the effort. But she also prioritizes spending time with her family in a way I feel can be neglecting such as if I’m going through things I don’t have her around and vice versa which causes us to grow distantly. I hope that my insecurity is getting the best of me and that I'm not unintentionally sabotaging my relationship. Maybe I just need to take a deep breath and reassess my feelings. However, if my concerns are valid, how do I confront this issue without causing an argument or hurting my girlfriend?
I've tried discussing this before, but it always ends with her expressing how important family is to her. When I don't bring it up, I can't help but feel negative and angry, which she internalizes as a lack of love or support from my end.
Reddit, any advice on how to handle this situation? I'm open to hearing perspectives and experiences from those who have dealt with similar issues. How can I find a balance between my girlfriend's family bonds and the need for quality time in our relationship?

Not sure ano bang mas magandang long term plan, san ba mas ok mag settle down. Ano bang factors need iconsider pag magmimigrate vs mag iinvest ng own property sa Manila? Currently may ipon naman ako and may stable job. In a happy secured relationship (pero di pa kasal) so isa pa tong personal factor kasi quality of life rin ng soon family ko yung iniisip. May mga relatives din abroad, pag bumibisita kami don oo mas masaya sa Pilipinas pero iba talaga quality of life sa ibang bansa iykwim. Soooo
Option 1: Invest on a property and settle down sa pilipinas This is the easier option. Pero long term ok ba dito magsettle down? For those na nagsettle down sa Pilipinas and didnt choose to migrate even if maraming opportunities why did you stay?
Option 2: look for a job abroad For those who looked for job abroad what triggered you to apply? Paano ba process para sure na kayo ni bebe makakamigrate? Do you have any regrets leaving the country?
Asking for advice. Kahit pros and cons.

When I was drinking, I did shit (meaning, nothing). In contrast, now that I’m a non-drinker, I’m getting shit done. In fact, productivity has become one of my favorite parts of being sober.
Has this been true for you, too? Without the endless cycle of wasting time while drinking followed by recovering from a hangover, do you find yourself with extra hours in the day to do constructive things, such as finally finishing that book you’ve been reading or tackling that mess in the garage? If so, I invite you to join the Sober People Getting Shit Done Club.
In order to be a member of this club, you must do three things:

1. Get something done.
   
2. Be sober while doing it.
   
3. Tell us about it.
   

I’ll go first: In 2015, I went into acute liver failure and was diagnosed with cirrhosis. In 2017, I started getting Fibroscans, which is an abdominal test that tells you the stiffness of the liver (the lower the number, the better).
I recently had another Fibroscan done and was given the results. For comparison, here are the results from over the years:
2017 was 10.8 kPa
2019 was 9.9 kPa
2021 was 7.6 kPa
2023 was 6.9 kPA
I wasn’t sure exactly what this last score meant, so I went onto the Sloan Kettering website, where it said that any score under seven is considered a “normal liver.” As you can imagine, I was thrilled out of my mind.
You guys! I am a Sober Person Getting Shit Done who—for the first time in my sobriety journey—has a liver that is considered to be normal!
If you are sober and have been getting shit done—whether it’s a big thing like rebuilding the engine of an old motorcycle or a small thing like making that long overdue phone call to your grandmother—I want to hear all about it!

Pretty much every single match I've gotten has either ghosted or unmatched me in a a matter of seconds when I start the conversation, because they never do.
It doesn't matter if I ask her:
What she has planned for today
Where she took said photos, because they look cool,
Or take a guess at which country she took those vacation photos from
Yet I still get ghosted or unmatched...😔
Hell, I'm not going to text them something like:
Hey babe, do you want some fuck/to have sex ? 😈, because this is creepy and pathetic as hell.
Let me know if you want to see my profile, the way I dress, etc
I hate to say this though it's not acceptable nor common to make small talk with, cold approach, etc people where I live:
I live in a North European country that is very egocentric, perfectionist, emotionally numb and fast paced.
In all honesty, people here don't, make small talk with someone they don't know , especially if said person is a non-caucasian foreigner who speaks their language like me.
I've even joined dance clubs, because I want to learn how to dance and make some friends:
It doesn't matter how well I dress, how chill I am, how good I smell, the vast majority of people (like 95% at least) avoid me anyway 😔
Also, I don't really know why I'm going to today's lecture.
I'm going to be late for today's lecture and I already failed my 1st year of college, because I didn't pass my 3rd and 4th semester.
This is all my fault, I should've stayed focused:
Yet all I thought about was my loneliness and wanting a girlfriend so damn bad to spend time with, cook with, go to the movies with, etc...
I need to redo my 3rd and 4th semester's exams between June and August, the chances of me passing these are very slim because the 4th semesters not over yet:
There are still a whole bunch of weekly assignments that need to be finished before July.
I wish I could just find a way to go back in time and literally smack myself for feeling that miserable and focus on that 3rd and 4th semester's exams, though this clearly isn't possible.
I wish my classmates would actually help when I ask for help, though they keep coming up with all sort of bullshit reasons to not help me!
I get it, I'm a non-caucasian foreigner and I'm a bit older than you guys.
Is this a good enough reason to not lend me a hand?

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My daughter (6th grade, almost 12) does not have a group of friends. She has a couple of friends, but not many, and none who she is incredibly close with. It pains me. It sounds strange, but I fear I made a mistake in her extracurricular activities that has set the stage for this issue.
To back it way up…In preschool I signed her up for dance classes at a studio nearby, though not in our town. We know the owner and it’s one of the best in the area. She joined with some friends from her preschool, all who are in a neighboring district. Starting in kindergarten the other girls all went to a different school than her. She’s always been the only kid from our district in her dance classes.
But it never bothered her much… she knew most of the girls and was friends with several of them. As the years have gone by, she has continually grown apart from the others. These girls are becoming extremely cliquey and not welcoming to kids outside of their circle. Since my daughter isn’t at their school, she’s outside of this circle, despite knowing them for years. I’ve asked my daughter if it bothers her- and she said a bit, but she absolutely loves dancing there and doesn’t want to quit, so I just decided to let it be. She has tried many other activities over the years… softball, basketball, swimming, and more, all in our district and with kids in our town, but none of the other activities stuck…. Just dance.
Now in middle school it’s painful to see how much she is on the outskirts everywhere, at both dance and school. I’ve suggested trying dance classes at another studio in our town, but she is not interested whatsoever.
She is still happily going to dance so maybe it’s simply more painful for me than her. Seeing all the other moms post pics of their girls getting ready for the recital together in each others’ houses, having sleepovers after… it really hurts my heart…. My daughter is never included. Not that she’d really want to be, I think. She isn’t close with them. But she is happy in this studio- so I don’t see a reason to stop the classes. I just fear I’m making a poor decision keeping her and how it will continue to affect her social life moving forward, especially in the thick of these increasingly tough middle school years. The girls aren’t mean to her, but I fear it will turn into that. Currently I think she’s just being ignored.
I know she wants more friends. I know she often feels on the outskirts. She’s shy. I encourage her to try clubs at school to foster more schoolmate friendships, which she didn’t do this year, and now it’s summer and that ship has sailed. I’m going to push for her to try more activities in our district next year on top of dance, but is it crazy for me to feel at fault for this situation? Like maybe I should override her decision to stay at this dance school … because I can see how this might play out in disaster.
I know I didn’t have the ability to see in the future when I signed her up at age 4, and have done the best with the info at hand. But I just fear this affecting her more and more socially and mentally as she gets older. She’s definitely showing signs of depression and when she’s not at dance there’s a lot of sitting around doing nothing. Would love anyone to weigh in……

Demographics: Mexican-American, male, low-income, first-generation, Virginia
Intended Major(s): Bioengineering (at schools with strong engineering programs), Biochemistry (for other schools)
Academics:
- SAT: 1590 (790 EBRW, 800 M)
- Class rank: School does not rank
- UW/W GPA: 3.96 UW / 4.45 W
- Coursework: 11 AP classes (thru the end of senior year), all honors 11th and 12th, 4 courses (biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, cell biology) at a community college
- Senior Year Coursework: AP Chinese, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Literature, AP Music Theory, Comparative World Religion, Senior Capstone, Honors Orchestra, Honors Choir, General Genetics, Cell Biology, Honors English Electives, Honors Multivariable Calculus, Honors Linear Algebra
- AP Scores: AP Chemistry (5), APUSH (pending), AP Lang (pending), AP Calc AB (pending), AP Physics 1 (pending)
Awards:
- Dartmouth Book Award
- School Science Research Award
- National Hispanic Recognition Program
- Accepted to statewide science fair, placed 4th
- National Merit Finalist
- AP Scholar with Distinction
Extracurriculars:
- SSP Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology Research at university - I published a paper with me and my friend as the lead authors. Our research is also being presented at a national conference. This took about 5 hours per week and I did this every week from November of my junior year onward (not doing it during breaks/holidays).
- President of Tutoring Club
- President of Music Club
- President of Chinese Club
- President of Community Service Club
- Vice President of Science Club
- FoundeLeader of School iGEM Team
- Violin in School Orchestra, made it to the regional orchestra
- Bass in School Choir, made it to regional choir 3 times, all-state choir twice
- Varsity Cross Country
- Tutored middle school students
- Taught myself piano
Essays: My common app essay is about music. I’m connecting it to my love for teaching. For my supplemental essays, there is, of course, a variety of topics, but they mainly focus on my passion for science, education, my background as a Latino/low-income/first-gen student, and music.
LORs:
- College counselor: 9/10, we are actually really close! Most students only meet with her 2-3 times, but I’ve met with her 10+ times as I really need a lot of help with the college process, and I also met with her frequently during my junior year to get help with applications to a summer program. I’m really confident that she can write a great letter of recommendation for me.
- AP Chemistry teacher: 9/10, I think she’s really seen me grow as a student and as a person. I honestly kind of struggled in her class first semester, but I made a huge comeback and started developing good study strategies. She is the teacher sponsor of the scientific research club, which I am vice president of, and I’ve made a tremendous effort to involve people in research and science programs. I’ve also led the effort to involve our school in the iGEM competition. I think she really sees my enthusiasm for science (especially chemistry), and I’m confident she can write something positive about my growth and passion.
- AP Physics I teacher: 7/10, I think I did great in his class, but I don’t think I made a big effort to really go out of my way to make a connection with him. He knows I really enjoy his class, have a good work ethic, and love science, but I wouldn’t say I really stand out in his class. I think he has positive things to say about me, but as I don’t really have a connection with him outside the classroom (like robotics), it won’t be a “glowing” letter.
- Junior spring English teacher: 8/10, I’m not really a humanities person but I absolutely loved his class. We have the same sense of humor and he has enjoyed my essays/papers. We all did speeches at the end of the spring, and I did mine on my financial situation. I thought it was a really great speech, and he told me it stood out from the other speeches he has seen. I think this, though small, hopefully gave him some kind of idea of some of the challenges I go through. He was also one of the interviewers for a scholarship nomination interview at my school, so he got some more information about myself there. I am fairly confident he will have good things to say, and since he is an amazing writer, I think (hope) his letter of recommendation will be good.
Other: Using fee waivers, seeking need-based aid
Schools (categories are according to my college counselor, not me):
Safeties:
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Boston University
- University of Washington
- UC San Diego
Targets:
- UC Santa Barbara
- University of Southern California
- Tufts University
Reaches:
- Harvard
- Brown
- University of Pennsylvania
- Yale
- Stanford
- University of Chicago
- Johns Hopkins University
- UCLA
- UC Berkeley
- Caltech
- MIT
Questions/Comments:
- Honors English and History are not offered for freshmen and sophomores.
No AP classes are permitted during freshman year. Most students take 0-1 AP classes during their sophomore year.
- The music department was a wreck during my freshman year, so I didn’t add it as a class to my schedule, but continued participating and practicing.
- The classes I took at a nearby community college were not as a part of a dual enrollment program. These classes are at night and I have to make a weekly commute (20-30 minutes) to the college. I don’t get high school credit for these.
- Honors music is not available until 11th grade.
- Two of my classes (music theory, E&M) are independent studies with a teacher, but still appear on my transcript.
- AP and Honors classes are both weighted .5 extra, and an A+ is a 4.3 Theoretically, the highest GPA possible is a 4.8, but since many courses are not offered as honors or AP, the actual highest weighted GPA is somewhere around a 4.6.
- Lots of financial and familial (money, death, alcoholism, divorce, eating disorders…we have it all) issues during my time in high school that I plan to cover in the additional information section.
- I became involved in my clubs in 10th grade as they didn’t really exist in 9th because of COVID. My leadership positions are all my CURRENT positions, not positions that I’ve held for 3 years.- I had the opportunity to take AP Bio during my junior year, but I decided to take classes outside of my school as I had learned most of the AP Bio curriculum during my sophomore year and wanted to take more specific sciences that I was interested in.
Are there any schools I should add? Any I should take out?

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I had a fantastic month of stores from far away this month. I read 8 books on my International Authors journey and only 1 was nonfiction.
My absolute favorite this month and possibly for the year is:
Syria-Fiction- As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh, I cried more than once. If you have ever tried to understand why people don't leave a war-torn country or submit or rise up this book will give you a very human example of what it feels like to have your life torn apart by war. Although this is fiction, it reads like a memoir.
Hungary-Nonfiction-The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate was another amazing book.
Columbia-Fiction- Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, quick short story
Portugal-Fiction-Blindness by Jose Saramago, I'm pretty sure I've seen this movie.
Russia-Fiction-The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore- This was a modern, feminist take on several characters from Russian Folklore.
Pakistan-Fiction-Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie- a story of lifelong friends growing up, getting separated, and reunited.
Philippines-Fiction-Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P Manansala- Cozy mystery
Trinidad-Fiction-The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste, is probably more of a children's story but it was fun to read.

Life is good. Johnny Winters has been steadily growing his career as a software engineer and developer, programming and coding his way to the top of several different companies before finally being snagged on to the last one that promised him the highest pay. Whether he works in the fancy office, or from home, a steady six-figure salary keeps him more than afloat, and a cool, easy life of doing work that he loved ensured to keep him from falling into a depressive state. Because apart from his job being the only thing moving in his life, everything else has gone completely still. His social life? Nonexistent. He was a workaholic and only recently began to wind that down to appreciate life more. He was a 28 year old man - only two more years until he hits 30 and has been successful so far. But the time for youth and freedom was running thin, at least, in his mind. His friends from high school spread out all over the states, hell, some - the world. Relationships? When would he have the time? His focus was primarily on work. Although he’s fairly attractive, he’s unsure of how he would attract anyone now that he’s actually looking. Bars? Clubs? What if people don’t like him? What’s so special and unique about some boring human programmer? One day, while browsing through the apps… He found one he’d never heard of before.
Soulmatch.
No reviews. No ratings. Just a description: “Make a profile, feature your best portraits - showcase yourself and who you are. Inside, a massive assortment of all walks-of-life in our little underworld. If you’re interested, swipe right! If not, swipe left. They won’t know ~ If you match, engage in a conversation, plan a meet - become soulmatched with the demon of your dreams!”
No in-app purchases, no comments, no developer messages, no updates. Did it even exist? There was no one he knew to reach out to about it - nor a contact email or number. It was… Interesting to be based around the ‘underworld.’ Calling its users “demons”. Regardless of how strange it was - Johnny was ready for something different. Something new. A new chapter in his life that opened the many possibilities of dating. And so… He hit the download button.
Inside, however, Johnny would not find your average every day person. In fact, he wouldn’t find people at all… The app’s main userbase? The residents of Hell. Demons of all kinds – dark, deadly, vile, evil, psychotic or simply cute on the outside and devilish on the inside. What Johnny doesn’t know, however, is he is the one single human on the app.
—
Hello! Thank you for reading my RP prompt! In this RP, I am seeking someone capable of playing a variety of different characters to meet on the app while I GM and handle the story from Johnny’s perspective. I’ll be happy to play any and all NPCs, drive the plot forward and ensure we both have an equal amount of work. The RPs premise is, of course, the Hellish dating pool! All manner of demon are found in the app. They may have jobs like being assassins, or special important nobles/demon royalty, or your average Hellish citizen, etc. We can come up with them together, and feature the dates Johnny embarks on them with until he finds that special someone! What Johnny doesn’t know, however, is he is also involved in a much deeper story than he really knows…
I am seeking a Literate - Advanced Literate, active, creative partner that also enjoys speaking OOC. I find building a bond, discussing ideas and interacting lead to more fruitful partnerships. If you are interested in RPing with me, please DM me with an intro about yourself, why you’re interested in the plot, and a short writing sample + your Discord tag. The writing sample does not have to be long - I am purely just looking to see your English/writing skills. Thanks again for reading! Hope to see you in my DMs!

Life is good. Johnny Winters has been steadily growing his career as a software engineer and developer, programming and coding his way to the top of several different companies before finally being snagged on to the last one that promised him the highest pay. Whether he works in the fancy office, or from home, a steady six-figure salary keeps him more than afloat, and a cool, easy life of doing work that he loved ensured to keep him from falling into a depressive state. Because apart from his job being the only thing moving in his life, everything else has gone completely still. His social life? Nonexistent. He was a workaholic and only recently began to wind that down to appreciate life more. He was a 28 year old man - only two more years until he hits 30 and has been successful so far. But the time for youth and freedom was running thin, at least, in his mind. His friends from high school spread out all over the states, hell, some - the world. Relationships? When would he have the time? His focus was primarily on work. Although he’s fairly attractive, he’s unsure of how he would attract anyone now that he’s actually looking. Bars? Clubs? What if people don’t like him? What’s so special and unique about some boring human programmer? One day, while browsing through the apps… He found one he’d never heard of before.
Soulmatch.
No reviews. No ratings. Just a description: “Make a profile, feature your best portraits - showcase yourself and who you are. Inside, a massive assortment of all walks-of-life in our little underworld. If you’re interested, swipe right! If not, swipe left. They won’t know ~ If you match, engage in a conversation, plan a meet - become soulmatched with the demon of your dreams!”
No in-app purchases, no comments, no developer messages, no updates. Did it even exist? There was no one he knew to reach out to about it - nor a contact email or number. It was… Interesting to be based around the ‘underworld.’ Calling its users “demons”. Regardless of how strange it was - Johnny was ready for something different. Something new. A new chapter in his life that opened the many possibilities of dating. And so… He hit the download button.
Inside, however, Johnny would not find your average every day person. In fact, he wouldn’t find people at all… The app’s main userbase? The residents of Hell. Demons of all kinds – dark, deadly, vile, evil, psychotic or simply cute on the outside and devilish on the inside. What Johnny doesn’t know, however, is he is the one single human on the app.
—
Hello! Thank you for reading my RP prompt! In this RP, I am seeking someone capable of playing a variety of different characters to meet on the app while I GM and handle the story from Johnny’s perspective. I’ll be happy to play any and all NPCs, drive the plot forward and ensure we both have an equal amount of work. The RPs premise is, of course, the Hellish dating pool! All manner of demon are found in the app. They may have jobs like being assassins, or special important nobles/demon royalty, or your average Hellish citizen, etc. We can come up with them together, and feature the dates Johnny embarks on them with until he finds that special someone! What Johnny doesn’t know, however, is he is also involved in a much deeper story than he really knows…
I am seeking a Literate - Advanced Literate, active, creative partner that also enjoys speaking OOC. I find building a bond, discussing ideas and interacting lead to more fruitful partnerships. If you are interested in RPing with me, please DM me with an intro about yourself, why you’re interested in the plot, and a short writing sample + your Discord tag. The writing sample does not have to be long - I am purely just looking to see your English/writing skills. Thanks again for reading! Hope to see you in my DMs!

Brace yourselves, this is gonna be a long one.
Table of Contents
1…… The Main Goal
2…… What I’m Seeking
3…… Personality
4…… Interests
5…… Physical Characteristics (with pics)
6…… Expectations of You
7…… Living Situation
8…… Deal Breakers
9…… Closing Remarks
(1)
The Main Goal:
Well if you’re browsing this subreddit then much like me, you were alone this weekend and I’m sure you’d like to change that as much as me. I won’t lie, I am going through a rough part of my life right now. It’s difficult for me to find the energy for anything at the moment and I’m just really seeking affection in general, anything that will give me a push. I don’t want to be that person who brings everyone down but I could really use someone to talk to right now. I’d really like to find someone who’s similar to me so much to the point that we do everything together and talk about everything while not having to pretend to be interested. I want someone with whom we can mutually spew our emotions onto and have those feelings reciprocated. Not an emotional punching bag, but an emotional teddy bear to hug and cuddle until everything feels better as many times as we need. There’s people who I’m sure have told you the same, they’ll be there no matter how many times you need the support, no matter how many times the insecurities and bad thoughts come back but they don’t mean it. I will be the exception, I’m not so ignorant to think some nice words and tales of relating to you will magically forever heal whatever ails you then get mad when you seek the same support again. Mental ailments are rarely temporary and I don’t care about someone because they’re perfect, caring about someone means being there no matter how many times they need you to be. It doesn’t feel like a chore, it doesn’t get old, and it never will.
(2)
(2.a)
What I'm Seeking:
I will upfront let you know if I’m clicking better with someone else or if you’re the one, I’m not here to tread the sea of fish or keep my options open, I’m here for one singular person.
(2.b)
Relationship:
A relationship is difficult for me right now, it’s been nearly half a year since I got out of my last relationship and the reasons for it ending are partially responsible for how I’ve been feeling and why it’s so hard for me to seek the comfort I so desperately crave. I will tell you about it but for the sake of not treating the entirety of the internet as my therapist, it’ll be in private. I really need the comfort of intimacy and the warmth of someone who cares. I'm not going to feel better if I just sulk and don’t move on. This is my attempt to get better, I’ll admit I’m not great right now and I don’t expect you to be either. If we can help each other heal, then I’d be more than happy :) A relationship isn’t just being there for when someone’s at their best. Even if a relationship is hard at the moment, I do want a life partner and I don’t want to be alone. Things aren’t going to get easier without you so I don’t want to hesitate. I view my other as an equal, I don’t like categorizing us into specific roles. We take care of each other and treat each other how we like to be treated, whatever that is, it's as simple as that. I don't care if you're "successful" or not, living simple lives with our days filled with love is the ultimate measure of success to me.
(3)
Personality:
(3.a)
On the Surface:
As you can tell I can be rather… stoic but that’s largely due to my current stressors, I truthfully am goofy and fun loving but I just can’t find it in me right now. I want to return to that but without someone to light up my world it’s been difficult to just have fun and enjoy stuff. I’m definitely more introverted, you won’t catch me at any parties or really outside at all. I definitely prefer being home though the occasional outing is not out of the question and one day I’d like to travel to other countries because I think that kind of perspective is important.
(3.b)
The Core of My Being:
I like being a spectator to it all and if we bear witness to humanity burning or its miraculous recovery, I want to watch it with you. I enjoy watching humanity advance, less so when it devolves but I want to watch it to the end nonetheless. I’m both a realist and someone who lives with my head in the clouds dreaming of scenarios or worlds that don’t exist. I’m saying that I enjoy a good narrative and can suspend my disbelief to enjoy something but you won’t catch me refusing vaccines or ignoring blatant facts for the sake of some pseudo science or witch doctor’s remedy. I’m an atheist but I do not rule out existence after death, not because I’m agnostic but because due to the nature of potentially infinite time at some point after how many googol years with a googol amount of 0s after that, something’s bound to replicate your consciousness perfectly at some point. It’s actually a really fascinating topic I like talking about. If infinite time and infinite possibilities exist, does non existence exist? Though that’s an awfully existentially dreadful thought process considering the ramifications of infinite existence and infinite possibilities during said infinite existence. I would say I’m confidently left leaning and I don’t think I could truly get along with anyone right leaning, at least America’s definition of right leaning. Left and right seems to have just become; do people deserve to suffer or do they deserve to live good lives? Being political is not something I expected to become but how can you not be when crimes against human rights are being passed on a daily basis and at the end of the day, everything’s political. Oftentimes I imagine the perfect moment as relaxing with my significant other playing games or cuddling in a cold room under blankets.
I value that special someone above all of the existential thoughts, the bad of the world, the good of the world, they practically become my world. So many worries wash away when I’m with them. I don’t know if that’s the defense mechanism my brain created to not feel bad 24/7 but if it is, I’m currently without it.
(3.c)
Insecurities:
I talk of philosophy and politics here but really I spend most of my time just playing games, watching stuff, and trying to not be sleep deprived. I’m also nowhere near as well spoken, heck sometimes I feel like my speech is broken. I won’t claim to be something I’m not, I sit at home while I complain about the world doing nothing about it wishing I had someone here with me. I’m not noble nor do I really want to be, I have morals I uphold but much like most other hypocrites I acknowledge that my comfortable life is built on the suffering of others without doing anything about it. Why? My sleep problems? Am I depressed? Is that why I have no energy to do anything? Do I just think nothing I could do could help? I can’t nail it down myself, maybe it’s a mix of everything, maybe I’m just a bad person. I have always told myself that if I had wealth I would help people but if I get that kind of wealth will I just become a wealth hoarder who tries to justify my riches as something I earned rather than something given to me through incredibly lucky circumstances? If I do help people is it because I’m a good person or out of guilt? Will I die alone? I feel like I drive everyone away with my clinginess, I get paranoid often and need reassurance often. It’s something I want to work on, something I’ve been trying to work on. Hearing that someone cares about me just never gets old. I value self awareness even if it’s painful.
(3.d)
Socializing:
I’m definitely a socially anxious/awkward mess, especially around strangers. I do feel a large amount of anxiety in public, people can’t tell by looking at my face since I kind of go stone faced in an attempt to block everything out but yeah you’ll notice that if we go out in public. Growing up my pediatrician said I was probably autistic, never got a formal diagnosis so that’s just great. But yeah that explains why I can’t make eye contact with people, I kinda just stare at the ground and avoid their gaze at all costs. A lot of these social struggles go away to a great degree once I know you for a bit but yeah I apologize for how terrible I am at socializing at first. Don’t let my social struggles fool you though, I love cuddling and being close with my person.
(3.e)
Sexuality:
I am a heterosexual male, though I’m not very masculine like at all. I may even be a bit feminine sometimes. Not that I believe any activity or manner of acting belongs to a gender but I don’t know how else to describe it. I’m definitely super affectionate and love it when my partner is too. I am open to dating demi people but I do have a libido so I don't think asexual would work out.
(4)
Interests:
(4.a)
Video Games:
As stated before, I do spend a lot of my time playing video games. It’s been hard lately with me having no energy but I really do want to play more games and have a good time playing them with you! I primarily play on PC though I do have a switch. I’m primarily into platform fighters, roguelikes, open world, survival, and sandbox games. As for single player story games, I enjoy watching them through twitch or youtube but for the most part I don’t play them myself. I’d watch you play them though!
Here’s a list of games we can play:
-Minecraft (Java)
-Risk of Rain 2
-Gunfire Reborn
-Roboquest
-7 Days to Die
-Phasmophobia
-Rust
-Unturned
-Bloons TD 6
-Platform fighters: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Slap City, Multiversus, Flash Party, Fraymakers
Whatever you want to play I’ll give it a shot! I will say that League bores me to death but I’ll play it for you :) I try to avoid MMOs, not because I don’t like them but because of how addicted I can get to them. I enjoy learning games in-depth so MMOs can be a fast track to addiction.
I recently got Kerbal Space Program 2 and ehhh not really worth it right now but hopefully later it will be? I’m super excited for Tears of the Kingdom! In the far off future I’m excited for Rivals of Aether 2 which is a platform fighter releasing in 2024, let me know of your most anticipated releases and I’ll see if I could play them with you!
Also I never got into FPS games but I could totally see myself playing like CoD with you or Escape From Tarkov. Any FPS really, I’m down.
I am a fan of Pokemon but with how things have been lately I don’t know how long that will last. Pixelmon is a common Pokemon mod I play for Minecraft if you want to play that! Also if I say I want to play something with you I mean it but there are often times when no matter how much I want to I'm just drained and can do little more than lay in bed so please don't think I'm making an excuse.
(4.b)
Science:
I really enjoy keeping up with the latest advances in pretty much everything, it could be biology, technology, astronomy, anything! I love seeing progression and I love talking about it! Really I could go on and on about what I’m obsessing about that day. I particularly love technology, ask me for my laptop specs I dare you. When I was little I always wanted to be a scientist of any kind but then insomnia and fear of college stuff hit me like a truck aaaand that’s the end of that dream.
(4.c)
Anime:
You got me, I like anime but I’d like to think my tastes are benign.
Here’s some of my favorites I can list from the top of my head:
- To Your Eternity
- Vinland Saga
- Spice and Wolf
- Re:Zero
- Mob Psycho
- Dr. Stone
- Attack on Titan
- Spy x Family
- My Hero Academia
- Ranking of Kings
- Demon Slayer
Okay I can go on and on but I will say I don’t like pointless fan service and the spamming of cliche anime moments. I mostly enjoy action and anything well animated if it doesn’t have a potato story. Heck Demon Slayer could be my top 3 out of season 2’s animation alone. I don’t watch slice of life often or romance but I would with you!
(4.d)
Misc:
I’m not going to go on and on about the tiniest little things when the main ones are covered but I’ll watch pretty much any show with you and anything really. I like random youtube videos that explain some kind of lore or mystery, sometimes mini documentaries too.
As for food I looove sushi and I’m a sucker for fast food. Okay and candy, definitely candy.
I used to play tennis but haven’t really had the opportunity nor friends to play it with and I’m way too socially anxious to seek it out. Also I will say that when we move to something like discord I type waaaay more casually. I’m not going to expect long paragraphs back and forth like we’re writing English papers for each other, I do enjoy long conversations but seriously don’t worry about having to put the utmost effort into every response, I just like making good first impressions I guess.
(5)
(5.a)
My Physical Characteristics:
I’m 5’8 (172cm), 128 pounds (58kg), with curly brown hair and blue eyes. I like keeping my hair long in the winter and cutting it in the summer. I’m pretty slim in general so if you’re looking for someone large, that’s not me. I don’t work out but my work is pretty physical so at least I’m not totally inactive. I don’t have the urge to work out or gain muscle but I do want to maintain my slim figure so if I start losing control of that I’ll work out. I like to keep my face shaved because I don’t think I look good with a beard/mustache so if you’re into those I apologize. I have an average amount of body hair? I’d prefer to be completely shaved but it’s easy to lose motivation with that battle, if you prefer shaved then I’d have no problem complying. Anyways here’s what I look like: https://imgur.com/a/MZZgf2t
(5.b)
My Physical Preferences:
Having physical preferences makes me feel shallow, if I could make myself not have them I would but unfortunately that’s now how that works. I don’t care if you’re shorter or taller than me and I don’t care if you weigh more or less than me. All I ask is that you’re slim-average weight. I would never ask for someone to be something I’m not. I don’t care about tattoos or piercings.
(6)
Expectations of You:
I am not looking for someone “exciting” or someone to “keep me on my toes” I’m not looking for someone to cater to my every whim or anything like that. I don’t care if you’re “boring” or if you aren’t “successful”. I know it’s a common thing for people to not want a “boring” relationship and to seek something argumentative or something with constant challenges but I just want to be with you. During the exciting times, the boring times, and everything in-between, all of it will be great with you! Maybe we do argue sometimes or maybe there will be challenges but that will never be something I purposefully seek out and I don’t want that to be something you seek out either. I will not play tricks on you and I will not play mind games, I expect the same from you. We all have personal measures of success we may or may not have lived up to but what I care about most is our commitment to each other. If we have each other we can get through tough times, near the ends of our lives I want us to look back and feel that this life together was worth more than anything. That’s not saying I want us to be haphazard, I don’t want us to make poor decisions for the sake of yolo and I want us to always be rational, especially with each other. I want you to be someone I can trust to make decisions and weigh the options with a level head, I’ll try my best to live up to the same for you. Most of all I want empathy, understanding, someone to feel the utmost comfort and trust in.
(7)
Living Situation:
Currently my life is pretty relaxed, I work 3 times a week as a night shift stocker. I currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my roommate but we’re looking to move into someplace larger by the end of the year if everything works out. The internet is weirdly great for Ohio too like I have fiber and later this year we’re supposed to be getting dedicated fiber so that’s neat. I’m not attached to Ohio so the ultimate goal living location wise is probably moving to a country that won’t send you into a lifetime of dealing with the repercussions from one medical emergency.
(8)
Deal Breakers:
Might as well make this simple and make it a list.
- Anti-vaxxers
- Unironically believing astrology
- Right wingers
- Hard drugs (occasional 420 and alcohol is fine, may even join you)
- Wanting children, there was a time when I was younger when I wanted children but with the state of the word that’s a definite no and I feel like I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress. I’d love a stress free life with as much time with you as possible.
- Homophobic
- Transphobic
- Racist
- Super Religious
- Don’t be a bigot and don’t deny facts.
(9)
Closing Remarks:
Well you made it, I was thinking that finding someone I’d be willing to put a lifetime of effort into at least required this much effort. If I think of anything more I’ll update the post. Also about timezones, it really doesn’t matter where in the world you are. I don’t have a sleep schedule and I have most of the week off from work so it really doesn’t matter.
I request that in your response you do put effort into it, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near as long as this but at least enough so I know that you read this and enough about you so I know why you saw potential compatibility. I will seriously read all of it and respond the best I can. I do also request a pic included in your response (sfw please) or one soon after we start talking to prove identity, I’ll send identity proving pics too. As long as this post is up, you can send a reply!

Brace yourselves, this is gonna be a long one.
Table of Contents
1…… The Main Goal
2…… What I’m Seeking
3…… Personality
4…… Interests
5…… Physical Characteristics (with pics)
6…… Expectations of You
7…… Living Situation
8…… Deal Breakers
9…… Closing Remarks
(1)
The Main Goal:
Well if you’re browsing this subreddit then much like me, you were alone this weekend and I’m sure you’d like to change that as much as me. I won’t lie, I am going through a rough part of my life right now. It’s difficult for me to find the energy for anything at the moment and I’m just really seeking affection in general, anything that will give me a push. I don’t want to be that person who brings everyone down but I could really use someone to talk to right now. I’d really like to find someone who’s similar to me so much to the point that we do everything together and talk about everything while not having to pretend to be interested. I want someone with whom we can mutually spew our emotions onto and have those feelings reciprocated. Not an emotional punching bag, but an emotional teddy bear to hug and cuddle until everything feels better as many times as we need. There’s people who I’m sure have told you the same, they’ll be there no matter how many times you need the support, no matter how many times the insecurities and bad thoughts come back but they don’t mean it. I will be the exception, I’m not so ignorant to think some nice words and tales of relating to you will magically forever heal whatever ails you then get mad when you seek the same support again. Mental ailments are rarely temporary and I don’t care about someone because they’re perfect, caring about someone means being there no matter how many times they need you to be. It doesn’t feel like a chore, it doesn’t get old, and it never will.
(2)
(2.a)
What I'm Seeking:
I will upfront let you know if I’m clicking better with someone else or if you’re the one, I’m not here to tread the sea of fish or keep my options open, I’m here for one singular person.
(2.b)
Relationship:
A relationship is difficult for me right now, it’s been nearly half a year since I got out of my last relationship and the reasons for it ending are partially responsible for how I’ve been feeling and why it’s so hard for me to seek the comfort I so desperately crave. I will tell you about it but for the sake of not treating the entirety of the internet as my therapist, it’ll be in private. I really need the comfort of intimacy and the warmth of someone who cares. I'm not going to feel better if I just sulk and don’t move on. This is my attempt to get better, I’ll admit I’m not great right now and I don’t expect you to be either. If we can help each other heal, then I’d be more than happy :) A relationship isn’t just being there for when someone’s at their best. Even if a relationship is hard at the moment, I do want a life partner and I don’t want to be alone. Things aren’t going to get easier without you so I don’t want to hesitate. I view my other as an equal, I don’t like categorizing us into specific roles. We take care of each other and treat each other how we like to be treated, whatever that is, it's as simple as that. I don't care if you're "successful" or not, living simple lives with our days filled with love is the ultimate measure of success to me.
(3)
Personality:
(3.a)
On the Surface:
As you can tell I can be rather… stoic but that’s largely due to my current stressors, I truthfully am goofy and fun loving but I just can’t find it in me right now. I want to return to that but without someone to light up my world it’s been difficult to just have fun and enjoy stuff. I’m definitely more introverted, you won’t catch me at any parties or really outside at all. I definitely prefer being home though the occasional outing is not out of the question and one day I’d like to travel to other countries because I think that kind of perspective is important.
(3.b)
The Core of My Being:
I like being a spectator to it all and if we bear witness to humanity burning or its miraculous recovery, I want to watch it with you. I enjoy watching humanity advance, less so when it devolves but I want to watch it to the end nonetheless. I’m both a realist and someone who lives with my head in the clouds dreaming of scenarios or worlds that don’t exist. I’m saying that I enjoy a good narrative and can suspend my disbelief to enjoy something but you won’t catch me refusing vaccines or ignoring blatant facts for the sake of some pseudo science or witch doctor’s remedy. I’m an atheist but I do not rule out existence after death, not because I’m agnostic but because due to the nature of potentially infinite time at some point after how many googol years with a googol amount of 0s after that, something’s bound to replicate your consciousness perfectly at some point. It’s actually a really fascinating topic I like talking about. If infinite time and infinite possibilities exist, does non existence exist? Though that’s an awfully existentially dreadful thought process considering the ramifications of infinite existence and infinite possibilities during said infinite existence. I would say I’m confidently left leaning and I don’t think I could truly get along with anyone right leaning, at least America’s definition of right leaning. Left and right seems to have just become; do people deserve to suffer or do they deserve to live good lives? Being political is not something I expected to become but how can you not be when crimes against human rights are being passed on a daily basis and at the end of the day, everything’s political. Oftentimes I imagine the perfect moment as relaxing with my significant other playing games or cuddling in a cold room under blankets.
I value that special someone above all of the existential thoughts, the bad of the world, the good of the world, they practically become my world. So many worries wash away when I’m with them. I don’t know if that’s the defense mechanism my brain created to not feel bad 24/7 but if it is, I’m currently without it.
(3.c)
Insecurities:
I talk of philosophy and politics here but really I spend most of my time just playing games, watching stuff, and trying to not be sleep deprived. I’m also nowhere near as well spoken, heck sometimes I feel like my speech is broken. I won’t claim to be something I’m not, I sit at home while I complain about the world doing nothing about it wishing I had someone here with me. I’m not noble nor do I really want to be, I have morals I uphold but much like most other hypocrites I acknowledge that my comfortable life is built on the suffering of others without doing anything about it. Why? My sleep problems? Am I depressed? Is that why I have no energy to do anything? Do I just think nothing I could do could help? I can’t nail it down myself, maybe it’s a mix of everything, maybe I’m just a bad person. I have always told myself that if I had wealth I would help people but if I get that kind of wealth will I just become a wealth hoarder who tries to justify my riches as something I earned rather than something given to me through incredibly lucky circumstances? If I do help people is it because I’m a good person or out of guilt? Will I die alone? I feel like I drive everyone away with my clinginess, I get paranoid often and need reassurance often. It’s something I want to work on, something I’ve been trying to work on. Hearing that someone cares about me just never gets old. I value self awareness even if it’s painful.
(3.d)
Socializing:
I’m definitely a socially anxious/awkward mess, especially around strangers. I do feel a large amount of anxiety in public, people can’t tell by looking at my face since I kind of go stone faced in an attempt to block everything out but yeah you’ll notice that if we go out in public. Growing up my pediatrician said I was probably autistic, never got a formal diagnosis so that’s just great. But yeah that explains why I can’t make eye contact with people, I kinda just stare at the ground and avoid their gaze at all costs. A lot of these social struggles go away to a great degree once I know you for a bit but yeah I apologize for how terrible I am at socializing at first. Don’t let my social struggles fool you though, I love cuddling and being close with my person.
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Sexuality:
I am a heterosexual male, though I’m not very masculine like at all. I may even be a bit feminine sometimes. Not that I believe any activity or manner of acting belongs to a gender but I don’t know how else to describe it. I’m definitely super affectionate and love it when my partner is too. I am open to dating demi people but I do have a libido so I don't think asexual would work out.
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Interests:
(4.a)
Video Games:
As stated before, I do spend a lot of my time playing video games. It’s been hard lately with me having no energy but I really do want to play more games and have a good time playing them with you! I primarily play on PC though I do have a switch. I’m primarily into platform fighters, roguelikes, open world, survival, and sandbox games. As for single player story games, I enjoy watching them through twitch or youtube but for the most part I don’t play them myself. I’d watch you play them though!
Here’s a list of games we can play:
-Minecraft (Java)
-Risk of Rain 2
-Gunfire Reborn
-Roboquest
-7 Days to Die
-Phasmophobia
-Rust
-Unturned
-Bloons TD 6
-Platform fighters: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Slap City, Multiversus, Flash Party, Fraymakers
Whatever you want to play I’ll give it a shot! I will say that League bores me to death but I’ll play it for you :) I try to avoid MMOs, not because I don’t like them but because of how addicted I can get to them. I enjoy learning games in-depth so MMOs can be a fast track to addiction.
I recently got Kerbal Space Program 2 and ehhh not really worth it right now but hopefully later it will be? I’m super excited for Tears of the Kingdom! In the far off future I’m excited for Rivals of Aether 2 which is a platform fighter releasing in 2024, let me know of your most anticipated releases and I’ll see if I could play them with you!
Also I never got into FPS games but I could totally see myself playing like CoD with you or Escape From Tarkov. Any FPS really, I’m down.
I am a fan of Pokemon but with how things have been lately I don’t know how long that will last. Pixelmon is a common Pokemon mod I play for Minecraft if you want to play that! Also if I say I want to play something with you I mean it but there are often times when no matter how much I want to I'm just drained and can do little more than lay in bed so please don't think I'm making an excuse.
(4.b)
Science:
I really enjoy keeping up with the latest advances in pretty much everything, it could be biology, technology, astronomy, anything! I love seeing progression and I love talking about it! Really I could go on and on about what I’m obsessing about that day. I particularly love technology, ask me for my laptop specs I dare you. When I was little I always wanted to be a scientist of any kind but then insomnia and fear of college stuff hit me like a truck aaaand that’s the end of that dream.
(4.c)
Anime:
You got me, I like anime but I’d like to think my tastes are benign.
Here’s some of my favorites I can list from the top of my head:
- To Your Eternity
- Vinland Saga
- Spice and Wolf
- Re:Zero
- Mob Psycho
- Dr. Stone
- Attack on Titan
- Spy x Family
- My Hero Academia
- Ranking of Kings
- Demon Slayer
Okay I can go on and on but I will say I don’t like pointless fan service and the spamming of cliche anime moments. I mostly enjoy action and anything well animated if it doesn’t have a potato story. Heck Demon Slayer could be my top 3 out of season 2’s animation alone. I don’t watch slice of life often or romance but I would with you!
(4.d)
Misc:
I’m not going to go on and on about the tiniest little things when the main ones are covered but I’ll watch pretty much any show with you and anything really. I like random youtube videos that explain some kind of lore or mystery, sometimes mini documentaries too.
As for food I looove sushi and I’m a sucker for fast food. Okay and candy, definitely candy.
I used to play tennis but haven’t really had the opportunity nor friends to play it with and I’m way too socially anxious to seek it out. Also I will say that when we move to something like discord I type waaaay more casually. I’m not going to expect long paragraphs back and forth like we’re writing English papers for each other, I do enjoy long conversations but seriously don’t worry about having to put the utmost effort into every response, I just like making good first impressions I guess.
(5)
(5.a)
My Physical Characteristics:
I’m 5’8 (172cm), 128 pounds (58kg), with curly brown hair and blue eyes. I like keeping my hair long in the winter and cutting it in the summer. I’m pretty slim in general so if you’re looking for someone large, that’s not me. I don’t work out but my work is pretty physical so at least I’m not totally inactive. I don’t have the urge to work out or gain muscle but I do want to maintain my slim figure so if I start losing control of that I’ll work out. I like to keep my face shaved because I don’t think I look good with a beard/mustache so if you’re into those I apologize. I have an average amount of body hair? I’d prefer to be completely shaved but it’s easy to lose motivation with that battle, if you prefer shaved then I’d have no problem complying. Anyways here’s what I look like: https://imgur.com/a/MZZgf2t
(5.b)
My Physical Preferences:
Having physical preferences makes me feel shallow, if I could make myself not have them I would but unfortunately that’s now how that works. I don’t care if you’re shorter or taller than me and I don’t care if you weigh more or less than me. All I ask is that you’re slim-average weight. I would never ask for someone to be something I’m not. I don’t care about tattoos or piercings.
(6) Expectations of You: I am not looking for someone “exciting” or someone to “keep me on my toes” I’m not looking for someone to cater to my every whim or anything like that. I don’t care if you’re “boring” or if you aren’t “successful”. I know it’s a common thing for people to not want a “boring” relationship and to seek something argumentative or something with constant challenges but I just want to be with you. During the exciting times, the boring times, and everything in-between, all of it will be great with you! Maybe we do argue sometimes or maybe there will be challenges but that will never be something I purposefully seek out and I don’t want that to be something you seek out either. I will not play tricks on you and I will not play mind games, I expect the same from you. We all have personal measures of success we may or may not have lived up to but what I care about most is our commitment to each other. If we have each other we can get through tough times, near the ends of our lives I want us to look back and feel that this life together was worth more than anything. That’s not saying I want us to be haphazard, I don’t want us to make poor decisions for the sake of yolo and I want us to always be rational, especially with each other. I want you to be someone I can trust to make decisions and weigh the options with a level head, I’ll try my best to live up to the same for you. Most of all I want empathy, understanding, someone to feel the utmost comfort and trust in.
(7)
Living Situation:
Currently my life is pretty relaxed, I work 3 times a week as a night shift stocker. I currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my roommate but we’re looking to move into someplace larger by the end of the year if everything works out. The internet is weirdly great for Ohio too like I have fiber and later this year we’re supposed to be getting dedicated fiber so that’s neat. I’m not attached to Ohio so the ultimate goal living location wise is probably moving to a country that won’t send you into a lifetime of dealing with the repercussions from one medical emergency.
(8)
Deal Breakers:
Might as well make this simple and make it a list.
- Anti-vaxxers
- Unironically believing astrology
- Right wingers
- Hard drugs (occasional 420 and alcohol is fine, may even join you)
- Wanting children, there was a time when I was younger when I wanted children but with the state of the word that’s a definite no and I feel like I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress. I’d love a stress free life with as much time with you as possible.
- Homophobic
- Transphobic
- Racist
- Super Religious
- Don’t be a bigot and don’t deny facts.
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Closing Remarks:
Well you made it, I was thinking that finding someone I’d be willing to put a lifetime of effort into at least required this much effort. If I think of anything more I’ll update the post. Also about timezones, it really doesn’t matter where in the world you are. I don’t have a sleep schedule and I have most of the week off from work so it really doesn’t matter.
I request that in your response you do put effort into it, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near as long as this but at least enough so I know that you read this and enough about you so I know why you saw potential compatibility. I will seriously read all of it and respond the best I can. I do also request a pic included in your response (sfw please) or one soon after we start talking to prove identity, I’ll send identity proving pics too. As long as this post is up, you can send a reply!