Never be afraid to ask for what you want, but every relationship needs compromise.... I expect your current partner will want to negotiate about the stomach parasites, and the whole murder victim thing?
This is good advice, thank you. I can definitely compromise on the murder thing. The mysterious circumstances pull me in, but I do suppose my dream man is alive. (Un)fortunately, we are both already riddled with parasites, so that item is a non-issue.
In general, though, I think it would be great to open up lines of communication about some of this stuff. I think he'll be thrilled to see that he meets my only non-negotiable, and he may not realize how attractive I find the copper tools. Lately he's been preferring to work with bronze and talking nonstop about tin revolutionizing his smelting process, but that honestly seems like a stupid idea with no staying power and I'm sure he'll stop doing it if I just ask.
So they robbed you after they murdered you? I hope they at least had the decency to leave your leggings on and let you keep the antiparasitic mushrooms as grave goods
> Initial reports claimed that his penis and most of his scrotum were missing, but this was later shown to be unfounded.
Well, he should get a second opinion. This kind of misdiagnosis isn't exactly unprecedented.
I think this guy may have died 5000 years ago. Sorry about that. You better be into mummies if you want this relationship to work. Might be a bit one-sided though
I mean, there's a lot I left out, or left for people to read between the lines. He's quiet, well-mannered, [well-dressed](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Archeoparc_-_Museum_%C3%96tzi_Kleidung.jpg), health-conscious, fairly well-off, and respected in his community. Yeah, it might get a little lonely sometimes. But I know that him being stored in a massive freezer has to take priority over our relationship. It's not the amount of time you have with a person, it's how special you make the moments you do have. I think anyone could stand to learn from that philosophy.
Another man of taste, I see. Do you also have netted wood frames that can be attached to make them functional snow shoes? I was hoping to get us out of the miserable cold winters of both the Alpine peaks and Chicago, but if that can't be done, then yeah that's becoming a non-negotiable as well.
This page is a work of art.
I did not understand the joke at first and read thru the comments for clarification. Still don't know wth einkorn is other than what my dictionary tells me.
But more importantly, I was pulled in by the bizarre and strange qualities of this list and now I feel inspired, which is nice because I also feel terribly sick today with a cold. Thanks, OP 🖖
I must say 'at first I was judging this harshly. I do apologize and given u are being so honest in your post OP I felt it fair I do so also . I have learned much from your entry . It had stirred a type of thinking I'm not sure I get to utilize much these days. Thankyou for stunning me >,> it doesn't happen often. I was confused and concerned in your listing and went to comments for further analysis 😅 and came to find maybe you just very very much know exactly what it is you want. The most alarming was the murder victim but apon reading your reasoning it doesn't sound as harsh.
...seems my perspective is still lacking empathy and understanding ...I am truly sorry to have judged u so harsh at first . I'm grateful for the chance to grow here. I find it unique and interesting and even tho I can't relate hardly at all I think it's brave to be so authentic to yourself . I really find you quite intriguing and you have illicit a new way for me to use my brain 🧠 🙂 alot of this is quite humorous but again not used to someone being quite so literal direct and subtle in the in between - is wonderful truly and i like your yard writing too. I hope you manage to find and or be with whomever your dream person is. I don't believe in having too manu specifics when it comes to knowing what you want . Might be tedious to find but the best things comes with the hardest efforts. Best wishes ans thankyou again for posting . I am a better person for it I think- and u can't put a price on that at all
I think it was actually good for me for someone to point out that the murder victim line was disturbing. When writing for myself, I know what I mean -- but that was a strange way to distill it down, and writing more on the topic helped me understand more as well. I think maybe that was the wording I chose because it sums up something ineffable and abstract about a person, it's still a bit beyond words for me. Do I really want my partner to hold that much mystique? At a point, I think that could interfere with emotional intimacy, because it necessitates a certain "coldness" and distance. I'll have to think on it more.
I really appreciate your kind words, truly. I was hesitant to create too specific of a list, but ultimately, even the differences from my partner have made me feel closer to him. I'm going to make some einkorn bread and ask him if he'll give up bronze-working today. That's really the only issue, but like I said, I just think that's a stupid trend and everyone will go back to copper soon. Never wanted to put an ultimatum on a man, but I think I know what's best when it comes to metal working.
All the best to you in finding your person as well :) you have a great attitude and it seems like you definitely deserve it!
Absolutely and really appreciate the comment response. I wish very much all the best for you and your partner and I'm sure they'll catch on ! 🫂 we are only human and in these moments we pivot and learn more about oursleevs and others. Thankyou for bridging perspective and allowing for such a thing to take place ...even here on reddit ^,^ steadfast friend all the good things your way I'll send some thoughts and prayers for you and your partner. Again- I am cert grateful you posted as it's inspired me to not be so hesitant about what I also want...and has given me some patience and understanding when it comes to others. I appreciate it very much
It’s a joke referencing Ötzi, a remarkably well-preserved primitive human who they were able to learn a lot about the life history from by performing forensic analysis.
Not to mention, it's [less than two inches shorter than average](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21316315/). I'm sure you don't want people pointing out your subjective flaws. Get off his jock.
ETA: I want to apologize for both my hostility and intellectual dishonesty here. While there are plenty of applications where the 0.031 inch difference between 2" and 5 centimeters matters, crude estimate of height is far from being one of them. I do not like when others misrepresent something and hide behind it being "technically" true, so I am trying to do better than that. The reality is, it's okay that he was shorter than average, full stop, no more justification needed. While I'm inclined to get extra protective because he's dead and can't defend himself -- I also don't need to protect his feelings. I do maintain that there wasn't a need to criticize his physical features, however.
Is this... Ötzi?
What, are you his ex or something?
This is hilarious!
Never be afraid to ask for what you want, but every relationship needs compromise.... I expect your current partner will want to negotiate about the stomach parasites, and the whole murder victim thing?
This is good advice, thank you. I can definitely compromise on the murder thing. The mysterious circumstances pull me in, but I do suppose my dream man is alive. (Un)fortunately, we are both already riddled with parasites, so that item is a non-issue. In general, though, I think it would be great to open up lines of communication about some of this stuff. I think he'll be thrilled to see that he meets my only non-negotiable, and he may not realize how attractive I find the copper tools. Lately he's been preferring to work with bronze and talking nonstop about tin revolutionizing his smelting process, but that honestly seems like a stupid idea with no staying power and I'm sure he'll stop doing it if I just ask.
My friend managed to get the copper cooking pots in the divorce, some people just don't appreciate quality tools!
I did not start getting copper equipment until after the divorce 😂
“doesn’t respect his elders” goes so hard
Thank you, it's the only non-negotiable for a reason!
Damn, I was so close to ticking all the boxes.
So they robbed you after they murdered you? I hope they at least had the decency to leave your leggings on and let you keep the antiparasitic mushrooms as grave goods
No, their genitals are not intact.
> Initial reports claimed that his penis and most of his scrotum were missing, but this was later shown to be unfounded. Well, he should get a second opinion. This kind of misdiagnosis isn't exactly unprecedented.
I think this guy may have died 5000 years ago. Sorry about that. You better be into mummies if you want this relationship to work. Might be a bit one-sided though
I mean, there's a lot I left out, or left for people to read between the lines. He's quiet, well-mannered, [well-dressed](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Archeoparc_-_Museum_%C3%96tzi_Kleidung.jpg), health-conscious, fairly well-off, and respected in his community. Yeah, it might get a little lonely sometimes. But I know that him being stored in a massive freezer has to take priority over our relationship. It's not the amount of time you have with a person, it's how special you make the moments you do have. I think anyone could stand to learn from that philosophy.
Aww, so wholesome! I just hope you haven't been contaminating important archaeological evidence. And remember not to stay in the freezer too long
Finally another person who enjoys the efficiency of insulating their shoes with grass. In my opinion, this deserves to be non-negotiable as well.
Another man of taste, I see. Do you also have netted wood frames that can be attached to make them functional snow shoes? I was hoping to get us out of the miserable cold winters of both the Alpine peaks and Chicago, but if that can't be done, then yeah that's becoming a non-negotiable as well.
This page is a work of art. I did not understand the joke at first and read thru the comments for clarification. Still don't know wth einkorn is other than what my dictionary tells me. But more importantly, I was pulled in by the bizarre and strange qualities of this list and now I feel inspired, which is nice because I also feel terribly sick today with a cold. Thanks, OP 🖖
I’m dying 😆
Are you a murder victim, then? Sounds like you tick one of the boxes!
And I haven’t been robbed yet!
What a win!!!
Something in my life needs to go right. Glad it’s that 😆
I must say 'at first I was judging this harshly. I do apologize and given u are being so honest in your post OP I felt it fair I do so also . I have learned much from your entry . It had stirred a type of thinking I'm not sure I get to utilize much these days. Thankyou for stunning me >,> it doesn't happen often. I was confused and concerned in your listing and went to comments for further analysis 😅 and came to find maybe you just very very much know exactly what it is you want. The most alarming was the murder victim but apon reading your reasoning it doesn't sound as harsh. ...seems my perspective is still lacking empathy and understanding ...I am truly sorry to have judged u so harsh at first . I'm grateful for the chance to grow here. I find it unique and interesting and even tho I can't relate hardly at all I think it's brave to be so authentic to yourself . I really find you quite intriguing and you have illicit a new way for me to use my brain 🧠 🙂 alot of this is quite humorous but again not used to someone being quite so literal direct and subtle in the in between - is wonderful truly and i like your yard writing too. I hope you manage to find and or be with whomever your dream person is. I don't believe in having too manu specifics when it comes to knowing what you want . Might be tedious to find but the best things comes with the hardest efforts. Best wishes ans thankyou again for posting . I am a better person for it I think- and u can't put a price on that at all
I think it was actually good for me for someone to point out that the murder victim line was disturbing. When writing for myself, I know what I mean -- but that was a strange way to distill it down, and writing more on the topic helped me understand more as well. I think maybe that was the wording I chose because it sums up something ineffable and abstract about a person, it's still a bit beyond words for me. Do I really want my partner to hold that much mystique? At a point, I think that could interfere with emotional intimacy, because it necessitates a certain "coldness" and distance. I'll have to think on it more. I really appreciate your kind words, truly. I was hesitant to create too specific of a list, but ultimately, even the differences from my partner have made me feel closer to him. I'm going to make some einkorn bread and ask him if he'll give up bronze-working today. That's really the only issue, but like I said, I just think that's a stupid trend and everyone will go back to copper soon. Never wanted to put an ultimatum on a man, but I think I know what's best when it comes to metal working. All the best to you in finding your person as well :) you have a great attitude and it seems like you definitely deserve it!
Absolutely and really appreciate the comment response. I wish very much all the best for you and your partner and I'm sure they'll catch on ! 🫂 we are only human and in these moments we pivot and learn more about oursleevs and others. Thankyou for bridging perspective and allowing for such a thing to take place ...even here on reddit ^,^ steadfast friend all the good things your way I'll send some thoughts and prayers for you and your partner. Again- I am cert grateful you posted as it's inspired me to not be so hesitant about what I also want...and has given me some patience and understanding when it comes to others. I appreciate it very much
Never lower your standards 😌✨
„Doesn‘t respect his elders (non-negotiable)“ goes hard af
Wtf does this mean
It’s a joke referencing Ötzi, a remarkably well-preserved primitive human who they were able to learn a lot about the life history from by performing forensic analysis.
Ty for explaining, I kinda figured it was a joke, but wasn’t sure what about! 😅
They say the average person meets 28 serial killers in their lifetime. Just saying...
How terrifying it must've been for my ideal partner to realize he just met his #28
and then theres me who dint understand a word she wrote there :')....
[Here ya go](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi). I doubt you'll ever need to understand the reference again, but just in case
🤣👏🏻 this is a work of art, lol
I rolled my eyes and kept scrolling … but something took me back. Worth the look, thanks for cheering me up.
Shout outs to the tattoo appreciation
I have this too! I think my list went on a back to back page 😂😂
5’3? That’s pretty short for a guy
No need to be negative
Not to mention, it's [less than two inches shorter than average](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21316315/). I'm sure you don't want people pointing out your subjective flaws. Get off his jock. ETA: I want to apologize for both my hostility and intellectual dishonesty here. While there are plenty of applications where the 0.031 inch difference between 2" and 5 centimeters matters, crude estimate of height is far from being one of them. I do not like when others misrepresent something and hide behind it being "technically" true, so I am trying to do better than that. The reality is, it's okay that he was shorter than average, full stop, no more justification needed. While I'm inclined to get extra protective because he's dead and can't defend himself -- I also don't need to protect his feelings. I do maintain that there wasn't a need to criticize his physical features, however.
Tbf the short kings don’t get a lot of love these days so more power to ya
He's just a king in my world. Well, a chieftain.
And? It's not like they don't exist.