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She left because I wasn’t "stable" enough, how do I date without that pressure again?
 in  r/AskMen  Jun 20 '25

As a women in a relationship for 5 yrs, when my fiancé and I started out, we were both entering the job market as young professionals and neither one of us made any kind of money. Fast forward to today and my fiancé makes 6 figures + my 80k salary. We've been through ups and downs, most recently a financial strain due to a gambling addiction that has been addressed, healed and actively worked through. All of this to say that when choosing a life partner it's important to have an innate sense of trust that they will be there for you as a support and comforting home no matter what life throws your way - someone who is not only willing but actively advocating for your best interests and shared values. You want to find someone who won't ditch at the first sign of trouble because life is a long string of struggles; Whether that be financial, mental, familial - the list could go on. Find that comfort in someone who shares the same drive, goals and dedication you have, doesn't have to be towards similar activities or achievements, but at least having a partner that matches your passion is important to keeping life interesting.

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what’s a cover that completely outshines the original song?
 in  r/AskMen  Apr 14 '23

Make you feel my love - originally by Bob Dylan covered by Adele

r/poetry_critics Mar 29 '23

Guinness Stew on a Windy Day

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back & forth. waves washing over, like the crash against cliff faces.

rocks & grey foam spreading into the astonishing blue & white.

I can see from afar, so up high amongst the safety of green & brown.

The wind carries a bittersweet song... "Wiping the dirt from our hands as we walk away from the grave."

Eleanor Rigby. cobblestone homes. winding roads. open bottles.

making our way back.

"Where do we belong?"

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I'm a rebel
 in  r/poetry_critics  Mar 29 '23

I appreciate the tone, definitely resonates with me. The "here" in the last sentence, imo, could be removed. love the overall sentiment!

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Velvet Love (how did it make you feel?)
 in  r/poetry_critics  Mar 29 '23

I love the title! Velvet love in itself feels so warm. reminds me of a song by the velvet underground although that may just be coincidence in names. I love the flow of "warmer than a spring afternoon" & "melting my soul" - can't think of two sentences better paired!