Story of every Western guy, GenY or GenZ! If we want feminine we have to date immigrants (90% of the time anyway).
I've been married twice. The first was very brief, regretted, and far from lucrative! Not convinced being unmarried is financially harmful (for men at least), my single childless buddies have far more disposable income than me. (I wouldn't trade, but still...)
My wife has a cat, is of a different race, has a (discreet and regretted) tattoo, was once of a religion I wouldn't join. And makes more $$$ than me!
5 years and a few days married, 9 and a half together in total.
The only two on your list that would scare me are exhibitionism and competitive with men. :-p
That carpenter's son ducked and wove like an acrobat on this topic.
All we got is that in heaven we are supposed to be as the angels and not marry.
Still want that ticket? :-p
This thread is very good advice.
I'd also say another recommendation for a woman if if she's had setbacks in her life and recovered from them with dignity. You never know what life will throw at you tomorrow, its important to know your partner can handle it.
Gold prices drop nearly 1% as central bankers hint at further rate hikes ( #0bb54c1b , v0.7)
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Gold prices have dropped nearly 1% as central bankers suggest further interest rate hikes. The decrease in gold prices is attributed to the diminishing geopolitical risk premium. Federal Reserve officials have commented on the current monetary policy, leaving room for additional rate hikes if inflation levels warrant them. The Federal Reserve is hosting a conference featuring Chairman Powell, Vice Chair Jefferson, and John C. Williams. Chairman Powell emphasized the need for economic models to be flexible in accounting for unknown variables. Gold futures for the most active December contract are down 0.89% at $1956. This marks the third consecutive day of substantial value loss for gold. The recent decline in gold prices is attributed to the shift in focus from geopolitical risk to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Technical analysis suggests that there is no major support until $1945, the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. The rise in gold prices in October was driven by geopolitical events, but now traders are taking profits as the risk premium has been factored into the price. The content provided on the website is for educational and research purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. The website also includes information about cryptocurrencies and CFDs, highlighting the high risk associated with these instruments.
Gold prices remain stable around the $2,000-per-ounce mark following the release of weak US jobs data. The market interprets this as a sign that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates further, leading to a decline in the value of the dollar and bond yields. The decline in the US dollar and the drop in Treasury yields reinforced a bullish outlook for gold. The convergence of slower job growth, possible Fed restraint, a retreating dollar, and regional stability suggests further price gains for gold in the near term. Gold prices continue to trade near the $2,000 level, lacking solid conviction to break higher. The risk remains tilted to the upside as US yields pull back. However, as fundamental factors still favor the US economy over other economies, the Greenback could see its losses limited, which in turn, would keep XAU/USD at risk of sharp corrections. Economic reports, central bank decisions, and the US official employment report were released. The Federal Reserve acted as expected, remaining data-dependent. Economic data from the US showed that Initial Jobless Claims reached their highest level in seven weeks, while Continuing Claims rose to levels not seen since April. The economy added 150,000 jobs in October, below the market consensus of 180,000. The Unemployment Rate also rose from 3.8% to 3.9%. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will be the only central bank decision next week. Gold prices have lost some bullish momentum after being unable to sustain above $2,000 and failing to break $2,010. The bias remains to the upside in the short term and on the weekly chart. The average price for next week is $2,005, and for one month, it is $1,999. The average price for a quarter ahead is $1,998. The gold price is struggling to regain upside traction as the US dollar sees a bit of relief in Asia. The positive global risk rally is extending into Asian trading, with investors cheering the increased odds of the US Federal Reserve being done with its rate-hiking cycle. The weak US Nonfarm Payrolls data release last Friday cemented expectations of no further interest rate hikes from the Fed. The gold price has formed a potential ascending triangle on the daily chart, with immediate support at $1,977. On the upside, acceptance above $2,000 is critical for a meaningful uptrend.
Gold prices strengthened as the US dollar weakened and Treasury yields retreated. The latest employment figures fell short of market forecasts, leading to speculation of a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Gold prices fell to a near two-week low as the dollar firmed and safe-haven demand slowed. Investors are awaiting comments from Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, for more clarity on the interest rate outlook. The dollar rose 0.3%, making gold more expensive for other currency holders. Investors grew more confident that the Fed may be done with its rate hikes following soft U.S. October non-farm payrolls data. SPDR Gold Trust reported a rise in holdings. Spot silver, platinum, and palladium also fell.
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Wednesday as investors wait for more interest rate policy clues from the Federal Reserve. The most active gold contract for December delivery fell 0.80 percent to close at $1,957.80 per ounce. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for the central bank to think beyond traditional economic forecasting methods. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that geopolitical tensions could worsen already subdued growth in Europe and China, potentially impacting the U.S. economy.
Gold prices are slightly higher after falling due to hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials. Fed Gov. Lisa Cook warned that geopolitical tensions could worsen and contribute to inflation. Investors are awaiting further guidance from the Fed as there is no fresh economic data available. The rebound in short-term U.S. yields is also putting pressure on gold. Spot gold is currently up 0.2% at $1,954.28/oz.
#gold #FederalReserve #interestratehikes #geopoliticalrisk
References:
- WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/gold-edges-higher-fed-hawkish-comments-in-focus-be957364
- China.org.cn: http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2023-11/09/content_116803701.htm
- ThePrint: https://theprint.in/economy/gold-slips-to-near-two-week-low-on-stronger-us-dollar/1835583/
- Business Recorder: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40271878
Are there clients that actually render that SVG?
Heartbreaking story of an #American nurse out of #gaza, #palestine
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Opinionated Opinion on #MentalHealth
Interesting discussion on alanajoy's post. I broadly agree with the OP.
IMO, everybody has a bit of something at least now and again. #adulting is owning it and finding ways to manage it, or even make use of it to achieve other things.
Sometimes people need an outside perspective on their lives, sometimes people need specific skills to handle some challenge, some people need to be put in touch with a support group with others sharing the same challenge.
If you don't mind the #religious aspects, ministers of religion are really good at this. Its called Pastoral Care. That's why the army has chaplains.
If you DO mind the religious aspects, the secular equivalent is actually a #lifecoach. I know a retired firefighter who does this, he's very secular, and based AF. Just the guy for a glass of perspective and cola, and he knows enough to refer you to more specific things if you need them. He'll also tell you if he things you're doing something wrong. There are many like him.
Your GP only knows how to push pills (can be useful if you know what you need), and your typical Rogerian psychologist only knows how to cultivate you into a narcissistic, self-pitying codependent like all his other regulars. I should know, I trained as one originally.
Anxiety is a relatively unambiguous and closed set of symptoms. A good choice to support your thesis.
People can and do find support for anxiety online. I strongly approve of that, and am very happy that much good information on managing it is out there.
But most of the classifications in the DSM are as empirically well-founded as astrology or phrenology. Worse, really, because how the therapist interacts with the patient in accordance with their epistemology actually creates new realities. Symptom contagion, for example. Differential diagnoses rise and fall with professional literature fashions.
Most people who present in need of mental health assistance are just going through a rough patch, need some impartial advice or specific assistance/training.
The repeat customers (where the $$$ comes from), 4 out of 5 are mostly narcissistic f----ups who need to be told to work on their character flaws. The other 1 out of 5 lives with one or more of the above - and won't leave because #reasons.
The way /successful/ therapists handle those is to cultivate their narcissism, and use it to extort revenues from society.
Therapy is even more to blame than advertising for the trajectory of Western society.
White is a political construct, dated to New York and Philadelphia between 1800 and 1830. Originally an unironic and sincerely Left-wing movement dedicating to bringing together all the anti establishment urban minorities of the day.
#racism #white #whiteness
Have a read of the following, critically and between the lines. Noel Ignatiev was Woke as can be, but he was also a first-rate researcher on a topic most people deny even had an origin (and thus they pretend colour racism is primordial).
Yeah, nah.
Pathologizing aspects of normal human experience, and making some people believe they are a special category, is abuse.
Some people need to learn intra-personal skills and planning. Others need to work on their character development.
Nobody needs a diagnostic category.
In antiquity, a flattering courtier could cultivate a king's narcissism, teach him he's special, and bring down a dynasty.
Nowadays, one can get a degree in this skillset, and bring the "benefits" to all of Western civilisation!
My first degree was in Psychology, but after a lot of volunteering and a little supervised practise I decided the incentives are structured horribly wrong. (CBT is quite valid, but a website can teach clients all they need to know.)
Therapy ought to be a secular form of Pastoral Care.
It isn't, though.
By the time I read this book I already knew what he was going to say: https://cloudflare-ipfs.com/ipfs/bafykbzacebfkjv2xdc6ma5msl3yg5no623syt4mu437jtb6ohfugqsknnmk2q?filename=Jeffrey%20Moussaieff%20Masson%20-%20Against%20Therapy_%20Emotional%20Tyranny%20and%20the%20Myth%20of%20Psychological%20Healing-Untreed%20Reads%20Publishing%20%282012%29.epub
Kids these days...
Back in my day ppl had to visit a paid friend, bask in a block of unconditional positive regard, and go home with an "all care no responsibility" label chosen for them by a credentialed expert.
Now kids with character flaws want to 3D print their personal custom label at home.
I blame the DSM-5. We should have made distrust of authority certifiable already.
1. Buy Raspberry Pi.
2. Install Raspbian, then BfgMiner: https://bitcointalk.org/?topic=877081
3. Smoke cigar
4. Profit!!!
I approve of this.
Still we would have virtue-signalling, personal corruption, and celibates legislating about sex etc.
But it would be a great start!
I fear we and they are too similar.
The reason for the "Emu War" was that they had unsustainably eaten out their habitat, begun to starve, and started invading nearby cities for food.
Kinda sounds like another thoughtless species, doesn't it?
(Sigh)
That's thinking! Might be onto something there
I, for one, welcome Australia's avian overlords.
I once sat perfectly still and smiled serenely with my friends while two emus tore an asshat instructors' pack to bits looking for food, and then scattered it to the winds.