Friday night feels thread. Everyone else is at a bar, and we're here together. How are you? How's your progress?

Idk, I might’ve manifested an opportunity to be mentored by a legit entrepreneur. I was working security one night, and I left to go to the local qfc to get some grub. Some odd Asian lady comes up to me and compliments me on my shoes. I tell her I’ve had em for about 6 years and she was surprised that I was able to keep em clean. (They were a pair of beat up Jordan’s for work). We talk for a while and I tell her I don’t want to spend my life working for someone and letting them make a profit off of me. I want to be in control of my own time and life because every second I work for someone I’ll never get it back. Long story short, she tells me about how she was given a chance by her mentor and now she owns a couple business and she lives in downtown Seattle. I’m going to meet with her tomorrow, so She can pick my brain a little bit more to see if I’m someone who's worth taking a chance on to introduce to her mentor. My bad for the blogpost, but ever since I graduated college (last month) I realized how much I was brain washed into going into university fresh out of high school to go into debt and one day work for someone. I realized that time is the one resource we’ll never get back and that there are people out in the world who’d kill for one more hour to do what they want, one more hour of freedom etc. I learned that by going into debt ~40k that I’m basically a slave until I pay that back. So who knows what’s really going to happen tomorrow, maybe I was just being bullshitted by some random as asian lady, or maybe this is my chance for eventual financial freedom and security. But what I do know, is I’m never not going to pass on a chance or judge someone because I don’t want to live a life of regrets or “what ifs”. If this thread is still around tomorrow, I’ll let y’all know how it goes, if it’s around and I don’t post, it’s bc I got drugged and murdered by some weird Asian broad. Let’s hope I’m not gullible.

pic related. I read this every few weeks.

I'm doing alright. Im realizing I need to cut out drugs during the week if I want to meet my fitness goals. I've been kinda listless these past few weeks and I realized it's because Im not engaging in my hobbies like I used to.

I enjoy videogames and 2018-2019 has been pretty good for games but I like creating stuff. I know I'll get back into my zone, just need to stay focused and positive. Overall though life is good.

I'll 2pl8 deadlift soon and I'm pretty proud of that. This is the longest I've stuck with going to the gym and Im proud of that. Fiancée and I are moving in soon and Im excited.

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please laugh at how pathetic and gay i am

> boss at work is a qt who pretty much everyone likes because she is nice and funny
>gets burned out because she is really hardworking and since she is very nice, people are constantly bothering her about everything and basically taking advantage of her wanting to always be helpful
>always tell her that she should be more like our old boss who she replaced who people would pretty much not bother and actually kind of avoided her a lot because she was kinda mean and made herself not very accessible to people, and all she says is how she doesn't want to be like her (she knew her, promoted from within)

I know how pathetic this is, and generally I’m an emotionless always angry autistic incel, but it makes me feel bad because I like her and it sucks to see her get run down and burned out like this when it’s basically from her own doing and seemingly being unwilling to change to help herself. I also knew this would happen right when she was promoted, that she’s too nice to be a boss. It seems like she doesn't think there's a middle ground between being the asshole boss and being the "best friend" boss who lets people walk all over her. She is really great at the job but part of that includes her getting burnt to a crisp like this. Wish I could just have a real conversation with her and tell her how it doesn’t have to be like this.

Like today she had to take off basically for mental health from how stressed out she was this week and told me how she got really angry at a meeting when people were trying to throw her under the bus and "since she got angry people actually took note and paid attention", then when i tell her she needs to do that more often she says she doesnt want to be the mean boss

i just wish i had someone irl to talk to, god im lonely

whats most pathetic and gay is somehow thinking you're less than for actually giving a shit. It could be because you have a crush and it could be the boss is being a pushover. Just don't let these feelings get you in trouble/unemployed.

Fuck that bitch. Ghost her.

'bout to, again

then why the fuck are you posting?

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>friend cut us all off to hang with his gf
>other friend doesn't like going out much
>hate everyone else in my town
I've stayed in my room for the past 6 weeks, I only leave to go to the gym and come straight back
I-I just want a gf bros

I'm 27 and roughly $26,300 in debt and about to take on another $13,000 for a small business loan. I'm also going to be losing my house in a month to move in with my bro since the debt payments are equal to my rent

But I have a gf so that's cool

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you'll find her

Feels good man
Started my reverse diet today. Still gonna suck for a bit because carbs are super low but it’s going up.
Also saw my baby in the ultrasound today. 20 weeks in. I’m tired and hungry but happy.

I’m going to study now for an exam. I started doing calisthenics 2 months ago and I saw some progress in the first month, some mild noob gains but I’m kind of stuck now.

>Just don't let these feelings get you in trouble/unemployed.
i dont see how this could get me in trouble, im not doing anything really

the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else. That's a phrase for chicks but it works for guys, as female on top with big tiddies in your face is the patrician choice anyway.

Nice man. Good things come with time. You'll make it.

Good luck but big red flags, that stuff is usually MLM shit to make more money off of you.

Your best bet for freedom is to read Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

We're here user.

Finally, I have a new son (very exciting) and so I don't go out anymore. My wife is feeding him right now and I'm taking a break. Hitting the gym has been tough since I'm getting no sleep, for the first time ever I'm sleeping through my alarms.

Pic related is me, should I be bulking or cutting right now? I can't tell. (5'10" 195lbs)

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A friend introduced me to a cute nice girl at the start of 2018. Everyone thought we'd make a great couple but my job required me to be on-site out of state for a year, which got extended into May of this year. See cute girl on social media, throughout that time, think it'll be great to date her when I get back. It keeps me going. Arrive back in town. Find out she just got engaged. Absolutely crushed! Not one of her social media posts over the past year or so indicates she is dating someone. Not her fault. I'm some dude she met well over a year ago and haven't seen since. Not even sure it would have worked out if she was still single but nevertheless, she was an idea that kept me going through a crappy assignment.
I'll get over it. Oneitis is stupid especially over someone I barely know. Still stings though.

qt that i worked with texted me if I was downtown. We've been talking a little bit and I feel a good energy between us

Have to be up early in the morning and I really cant risk staying up late.

Part of me fears the spark will die out and she will just find another, and now I super regret just not going out there.

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Can you explain that MLM shit to me? I’m curious bc I don’t want to get finessed

Very likely a mlm scheme. I worked in Seattle too for a while, met this girl who I was trying to flirt with and mentioned my business, then she gave me the exact same speech. "I got a mentor who works for himself, he taught me etc..."

Oh sure man. Basically con men will draw you in and talk about hard work and opportunity and get you all hyped up. Then they'll give a million examples of people who 'made it' with their program. Then they'll tell you the only reason you are here is because they saw that you were different and had potential (i.e. you were retarded enough).

Finally, they'll offer you the chance to work for them. All you need to do is buy this starter set for $499, which is so totally worth it because you just need to sell the same starter set to ten people to make enough commission to make that back, and then they'll all be working for you so you're actually then making money for LIFE! Its SO EASY!

Its a huge scam.

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keep it in mind for next time man, i know i'd give up a few sleeping hours to talk to a grill.

Okay what kind of questions should I ask her to test your theory?

You don't have to ask her anything. If she or her mentor suddenly ask you to start paying for shit to get into the business, run the fuck away. The words "starter set" and "commission" should make you very nervous.

You got any questions that I should ask her to see if this is actually an MLM scheme? Something that’d probably expose it?

Nah this user got it The minute they ask for money, politely excuse yourself and never return.

I’m normally super skeptical about stuff that people try to shill to me on the streets. But at the same time I’m super curious about this, and how this managed to align itself with what I’ve been thinking of lately.

That's literally how they get you, user

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It's good to be hopeful, but don't go all in or let hope cloud better judgement. See where it goes, and like I said, run if they want you to pay for anything to move forward. Becoming an MLM wine mom is a fate worse than morbid obesity

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IT'S A MID LEVEL MARKETING SCHEME YOU FUCKING RETARD

>SAYS IN HIS POST ABOUT BEING BRAINWASHED
>ABOUT TO SIGN UP FOR A MLM SCHEME WITH THEIR "YOU NEED TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS" BULLSHIT

Everytime I see an attractive girl outside or even when I connect with a girl I know irl, I always come up with stupid scenarios in my head where we're both together in a relationship. I fucking hate when I do this. I know there's no way I could start anything with those women. They're just way out of my league. I really wish I wasn't like this because I know I'm just mentally fucking myself up.

Like right now I'm falling for a 19 year old girl that started at my job. She only sees me as her friend. I wish I could only see her as a friend too. I don't want to start anything with her because I know she's not gf material. But since she's really nice to me, my dumbass keeps catching feels for her.
I wish I wasn't like this.

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i really need help with my finances, nobody ever explained all these stupid terms like rrsp or tfsa and i feel like im the only human being on the planet who somehow missed learning about these. i need to switch banks and the lady was just dropping all this bank vernacular and i just looked like a complete retard.

I've been the ring leader at this sudo frat house for the last 2 years. We have people come by to hang almost every night. Its nice to have so many people to talk to, but the group cant keep any secrets, and None of my roommates notice when things get dirty or feel like they have to clean up at all. I'm constantly cleaning other peoples messes, and I feel like a wall flower most of the time. The only time I can get to myself is if I go for a drive and monologue. Killing myself would hurt everyone around me too much for it to be worth it, but I feel so trapped and its all I want.

I haven’t even signed shit. I spoke irl to her, over the phone for like 49 secs to set up a coffee meeting tomorrow that I’m not gonna pay for lol. Thanks to the anons below, imma ask questions about this and just leave if she relates anything back to money or doesn’t mention anything about her “mentor”.
Thanks for the advice user, I’ll keep a clear mind and see what comes out of this. I looked up MLM schemes and realized that it’s just like a pyramid scheme but with more professional words. I’d hate to be caught in a pyramid scheme knowing I’ve made fun of some people that I used to know for getting caught up in those.
Let’s just hope I wasn’t looking like fresh bait that night. Stupid MLMers haven’t got me yet.

turn it into a fight club

Up the difficulty. I've got great noob gains with calisthenics over the past 3 months startbodyweight.com/p/start-bodyweight-basic-routine.html?m=1

Start doing coke/acid and turn yourself loose.
If youre gonna be stuck in debauchery may as well immerse yourself.

Out of town for work. Just did a standup set at an open mic, pretty buzzed, too wired to sleep.

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i know the feeling. im also extremely pathetic because someone i have this with is actually my boss. posted a situation about this above . she's i think 33 maybe 34 and im 27 but she's a winner and im a complete fuckin loser and i know she doesnt think the slightest fuckin iota in any way about me. i actually get disappointed when she isnt at work because we legitimately like her being around

>tfw she likes to rearrange her waistband and i see her lifting up her shirt a bit exposing her stomach and runs her fingers around the inside of her waistband

Gotta work till 2am, just started a ppl routine after a few months off.

Can't wait to have a girl touch my doodle again.

and then on the contrary a while back there was this girl who worked here for about 6 months on a travel assignment, she was like 22 and was hot as fuck like a sorority girl from florida, 8/10 face blonde hair thick with huge tits, someone an incel like me should have jerked off over every night but instead found her to be the most annoying person i ever had the misfortune of working with and celebrated the day she left. how do people even want to be around these vapid young sluts

>have feelings for a coworker
>we're good friends but she has a bf so i dont even bother
>feelings keep getting stronger instead of going away
>decide im going to find another girl to forget about her
>meet a qt on tinder
>we get along well enough and start dating
>it works for a while
>but then the feeling for coworker come back and i feel absolutely nothing for the girl im dating
Its not fair. Her bf isnt even that great. He's a skeleton mode manlet and doesnt seem fun to hang out with at all. I really feelike it couldve been me had we met a few years earlier

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I dunno what I'm feeling. Empty, I guess. I don't have a lot going on. I've got a couple friends, but we don't talk much. I haven't put any effort into finding love or a relationship since I broke up with my high school ex three years ago and I'm starting to feel the weight of that now. I quit school to focus on work even though I hated my job, then got fired a few months later, so now I'm kinda stuck in this state of limbo. I dunno what I want to do right now. I could have a good career as a wrench monkey if I wanted, and be set for life, or I could go back to school and pursue my real dream of being a NASA tech. Or, I could just bum around with the savings I've got, see some of the world, maybe find somewhere that actually feels like home, because this shithole of suburban sprawl is not where I want to spend the rest of my life. Or, maybe I just shoot myself in the face. I dunno.

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Anons. I have had two diff women use language that sounds like they're probing to see if I'm single.

Like "you should take some of this home to your girlfriend" or "your girlfriend would like that". I've never mentioned a GF. And the latest one is from a QT at work that I flirt with a lot even tho we've never actually had any real conversations.

I'm pretty sure they're subtly probing for my status without having to ask. I'm right, surely?

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Im gonna try and sneak into my highschool prom tomorrow so wish me luck guys. Week's been going great but I'm gonna miss all my friends who I only got close with this year.
>underage
I'm 18

correct, do not be vague in your answer, make it perfectly clear you are single

I just did 120 pull ups in sets of 3 over an hour.

I'm so bored.

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Wrote a whole text but of course I erased it all so had to shorten it to this

>be me
>start the week with a great mood/mindset
>went out, talked to this chunky mexican girl and actually enjoyed talking to her
>best part was her laugh and the way she maintained eye contact with me and the way we talked, it flowed naturally and actually this is the highlight of the week
>than comes around friday and work kind of sucks, life kind of actually sucks man i messed up hahaha but ok, I'll get through this and I know why certain things happened to me and this is something i can use to keep fueling me forward
>the actual highlight of my week was that chubby light skin mexican girl who i spent a few minutes just talking to , nothing sexual but damn it was good
>when you talk to women and you're present in the moment not thinking about anything else you can actually get their number easily
>not to mention the dopamine high after flirting is actually so much more enjoyable than watching porn

but why though? I'm about to go to bed for some bouldering training, but why the overkill?
post back.

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For sure dude. I'm the guy who posted the circlegame pic a few posts up that mentioned flirting. I'm 30 and I've dated lots of women, so no incel shit here, but I've been in a bit if a rut the past couple years and the past couple weeks I've been flirting with this super cute, funny girl she's been all I can think about. It's a nice feeling. I'm not in love with her or anything, just really enjoying the warm fuzzies, brah.

As a result I'm not jerking it to porn and im being really strict with my lifting. Nice motivation.

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Just turned 25 a minute ago and finished week 7 of c25k, the year of cardio has begun lol

Nice bro, I am spending all summer lifting and studying for the LSAT as well.

I went to the bar with my gf, her sister and her mom. I was sat across from my gfs younger, hotter sister and was staring into her eyes all night. Goddamn i love my gfs sister.

well i actually did it and i feel a lot better. Drove my new car that she doesnt even know about. see you guys around

Babbys first alcohol

Happy birthday user

>For sure dude. I'm the guy who posted the circlegame pic a few posts up that mentioned flirting
sorry man, i barely post or lurk on Jow Forums AND i havbe to go, they're screaming at me ot come bck to discord

Started my day out pretty bad by cheating on my cut. I woke up dazed from lack of sleep and ate a ton of red meat then went back to sleep and forgot then ate more red meat when I woke up. Other than that I've been doing pretty good working out lightly so I don't get exhausted and give up on working out while reducing calories

She knew what she was doing. Your gf knew what she was doing. And the mother of course, knew what was going. You're not a smart man user..

>Started dating qt yoga gym girl a couple months back
>she ends it with me a month ago because she feels empty inside and doesn't want to lead me on
>was starting to develop feels
>realistically she would just hold me back
>still hoping she reaches out
>know that even if she reaches out, the honeymoon phase has been already ruined so there is no salvation
>see her on bumble recently and know she's just going to end up with some shitbag and end up getting more baggage
>was lurking her social media but stopped
>meditating every night
>know I have to apply for jobs but being lazy
>so fucking horny, hit the gym 5 times a week at this point
>trying to cut for summer
>got supportive friends and family
>still feel so fucking lonely on Friday nights when i have nothing planned

Happy birthday user! Hope you have a good one

Fuck off dude, you don't have to announce you're leaving twice

Hit my max out deadlifts day
Felt good, gonna sleep soon

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Feeling okay all things considered. I can't find a job anywhere although I have a degree. I am starting grad school in 2020, so I am thinking about just taking it easy until next summer. Although, I have about $1400 in bills a month, so I have been doing Uber to get by, might need to get a PT job as well.

I am getting bigger in the gym and my looks are starting to peak, I catch girls mirin all the time but I can never speak to them or progress things.

I had a girl approach me and ask for my number. She invited me to her house but cancelled last minute, said she'd reschedule, never did. I contacted her and she flaked, she continued to text me though. She asked me an open ended question and never responded to my answer, so I chalked it. She adds me on FB a couple weeks later for some reason, I comment on her pic and she ignores. I went over to a friend of hers last week, asked her to come, she wouldn't. She told her friend I am not the type of guy you can just bang, although I am great (AKA I am not a Chad), and that is what she is looking for. I am really confused as to why she made all the moves and still rejected me. I must be bad at progressing things or she just wanted validation. I had another girl ghost me, and shes ugly, so I am less upset about that.

All things considered I feel good. I sleep late, study, work out, drive uber, wonder around aimlessly. I feel like I am being a bum but I have a long term plan. Still feel lonely though, not a lot of friends, not a lot of immediate purpose, zero girls, and very little social life.

what the fuclk? hahhaA, no way man
im not leaving this place and i never said i would leave

no, i cant leave but you know what it doesnt matter im going to be fine any way

not let me go back and talk to MICHELLE

>See her on bumble

If your girls on bumble you probably dodged a bullet.

Went to gym usually go for 2 to 3 hours on Friday do a shit load of reps of back exercises try to get sore but today I had 0 energy 45 minutes of bull shitting around than bounced I’m pissed off about it I’ll have to kill it tomorrow

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Do you normally take preworkout and you forgot to this time? I've done that a few times and had shit training sessions

pretty well user I was having a hard time accepting and loving myself these past few months. but I am in a comfortable position. nice office job I don't hate, just moved out of my parents place. lifts going up, diets been good, and also i just realized today I can finally think about my ex without missing her. I'm doing well just need to find me a new QT. we're all gonna make it bruhs.

>I'm 30 and I've dated lots of women, so no incel shit here,
oh no, thats not my problem
I simply never really cared about women much until after 30. I basically decided to only focus on my career and i didnt care about anything else so thats why im an incel

I planned my life for a whole career where I was going to open a business again. I had this contracting company I opened in my 20s and I made money doing that. Best thing about my 20s is I was a total fucking normal guy, I could talk to women, men and anyone really. I used to be a social butterfly, in my 20s I joined multiple clubs and I had friends so me being an incel is just me deciding no women until after 30 and guess i never really to much thought into this
turn 30 and lose your mind because tfw no gf and tfw volcel who always had a chance for a normal life but was to busy at work rather than chasing pussy >As a result I'm not jerking it to porn and im being really strict with my lifting. Nice motivation.
yea i have known for years porn is a problem, i didnt watch much in my 20s at all and i was social, i could talk to women easily i just didnt want sex because i had my own purpose

not sure why im sayin this, but idgaf anymore

Guys, how do I meet girls?
I am trying to stay off dating apps, but I don't really meet anyone new at the places I go out to. I don't have the confidence/charisma to go out to places by myself, and mates don't really wanna go anywhere new.
Cold approach on the street? Join a club? Feed ducks and talk to people who pass by? Open to suggestions here but has to be something you could do alone

>got drunk and decided to hang out at the local store
>met a few people i haven't seen in ages
>get compliments, told i look like a 20 year old (i'm 36)
>ex shows up, she looks like a fucking mess
>she had a kid since we broke up, i guess that's her excuse for being fat
>tells me i look amazing
>acknowledge the compliment
>not buying shit cause i know she is single and is looking for a daddy
>didn't even make eye contact the whole time she was in the store
>friend, who is one of the clerks, tells me i've never looked cooler than ever
I know that ending sounded cringy but it happened. Getting a legit ego boost from one of your bros is one of the best feels ever.

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Saw a group of young girls and guys passing by earlier today while coming back from call center job. It seemed that hey had a fun Friday night.Funny thing is - instead of feeling bitter about myself - i felt kinda happy for them. They are enjoying their lives. I still have some work to do myself but i thrive to be as happy as them.

Just want to tell you guys life is not worth living with a resentful outlook.
Improve yourself, be patient and be happy for others hapiness.

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dating apps are a great way to practice talking to woman user. honestly just go out the best you can grocery stores, coffee shops, all that stuff you'll bump into one. but give dating apps a try as well doesn't hurt.

Where the fuk do you live that hanging out in a convenience store counts as entertainment?

In a reservation in the middle of Cape Breton. I'm a fucking feather.

I have such bad hemorrhoids that my asshole is puffed like a baboons.

>sudo frat house
its spelled "pseudo".
Don't ask why its probably some stupid ass french shit

No bro I mean I've used dating apps and I'm sick of them

damn natives

Sounds interesting...

Do you like it?

My tax returns are 100 percent and I'm never out of work. My family is wealthy, and I like my job. Fuck yes I love living in a reserve. Still, the tism is preventing me from getting girls. The attractive women around here either have kids or are taken. My sisters try to hook me up with single moms but I want a pretty native chick who isn't taken/has kids.
GOD WHY DID I HAVE BAD ACNE IN HIGH SCHOOL

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Typical attention whore

Dreamt last night that I got swolested by cute cheerleader. Hit back today so maybe itll come true someday. Also benched 175 for 8 yesterday, so progress is good. But I don't like eating to bulk9

Things aren't good Jow Forums. I'm making gains but they're coming so slow. I generally don't catch feelings for women because I find them to be so vapid, but I've fallen for this one female acquaintance of mine only to find out she's a lesbian. I'm distant from my family and hate most of my friends. The gym is my only outlet for these feels, and it's not enough.

went to the gym today at a time i never go at and saw my new gym crush
because of work i'll never be going in at the same time again, she was so cute

Sounds like a nice life. Don't resume game from some other man's paused life. Don't be afraid to go younger either, just stop being an autist.

i usually dont post at all on Jow Forums,i mostly lurk and i think this is a reflection of other aspects of my life
>im 20 yo
i cant even greentext properly but i want this to be easy to read
>i feel like i just watch from afar as my life unfolds
>just like lurking on a lot of 4channel boards as i try to find something that interests me
>i know exactly what i got wrong in myself and i feel like im completely responsible for everything wrong with me
>i started boxing this year and want to start lifting at uni next semester
>im absolutely screwed at uni and as i watch people from my class getting closer to graduating im trying(halfassedly) to fix my shit up
>i have almost 0 friends and just lost one because he was romantically interested in me and cut contact with me when i told him i am not gay
>never touched a girl, am absolutely scared of this and feel like im not normal. i crave for a relationship but i feel like i would be cold and distant
>i crave for intimacy but dont like hookup culture or parties, i only ever liked one girl in my entire life, i looked at her and knew (only now i have no doubts) she was looking at me
>for one year i had more than one opportunity of talking to her, but i didnt.its been four years now, and the worse thing is that i dont even know her, all i have is something i constructed in my mind
>i have no desires, or at least i dont believe myself when i say i do, i feel like i dont really invest myself in anything

Based dubs. You are going to make it friend.

I have a week left to decide what I Major in, I didn't even want to go to college (I wanted to go to trade school but I got a full ride so I can't waste it) and now I can't decide what to do with my life.
It seems like the more passionate I am about something, the less lucrative it is, the less career prospects it has, and the more my family will discourage me from doing anything with it.
Jow Forums always tends to be right in the end, so what do you guys think are the most "based" and "redpilled" degrees?