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I posted this a few weeks ago but got no answers so I'm reposting.
In 2022 I sent some sports cards using a service called grading to consignment where I send in sports cards to be graded by a third party company (for a fee) and then listed for sale on ebay (consignment). I had many cards sold through ebay that way and the company that does it just keeps a running balance on your account for your consignment sales minus your grading fees. I have not taken out the money yet and I still have a positive balance even after the grading fees have been deducted. Am I supposed to pay taxes on the sale of each card that was sold in 2022 even though I haven't taken the money out yet? It would make sense that I should do it even though I haven't taken money out.
Also for tax purposes this is basically a hobby for me right now.

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Okay so my girlfriend and I have been tg going on 4 months, officially. otherwise it’s been about 6-7. it’s an interesting story, she moved her from 2 hrs away last year. I guess i should also say her and I are both 18, finishing high school so that plays a role. anyways, we both noticed each other out junior years but never talked then once senior year started, we started hanging out from weekend to weekend, then eventually we both knew what was going on and proceeded to enter the “talking” stage and then eventually started dating. She’s never given me really a reason to not trust her because from what i’ve seen, she doesn’t text any dudes on imessage or snap etc. she doesn’t really in person besides my friends when she’s with me, and she doesn’t go anywhere unless it’s with me or her mom. every couple months or so she’ll go back to her home town 2 hrs away to visit her best friend. whenever she’s with her, or whoever doing whatever, she usually text me and send me pics of what she’s doing etc. we are pretty close with each other and ik they all say this but i just feel like this relationship is different and has more value and meaning to me than ever, not comparing, but even she’s said things like she wishes i could’ve grown up in her home town with her and how she wants me to come with her when she goes so she can show me where she grew up and how she feels like i’m the only person she can connect with here. We both care for each other forsurely however here’s where it’s interesting. when she first moved her last year like feb , she started kinda talking to my one friend and they ended up having sex, and ik that has nothing to do with me but these all play factors in the end i feel like. But anyways she claims it wasn’t like that and that it was only once and fast and that he wanted to be fuck buddies but she didn’t and they stopped talking to each other. She doesn’t talk to him anymore, she then kinda talked to my other friend and hung with him a few time but she said they never did anything and it wasn’t really anything between them and he’s said that to me. Well listen to this, so when she was 16 she dated a dude that was 18 and they dated for sometime. how do i know, well she told me and she’s also talked about him in front of my previous friend too. she had a journal and snatched it from and told me not to read it then she read it and let me briefly see it and it was old journal entires from like july of 2022 and it was her talking about how she misses him and hopes to rekindle their relationship on day. not to mention she also mentioned about going to a college a couple hours from here and he goes there but so far she’s going to a different one. and i think he has a girlfriend now but i’m not 100% sure. and she’s also said how they were tg for almost 2 years and she never step foot in his house or met his parents but according to her journal she loved him.
Should I be worried? i’ve talked to her about her ex’s and she’s said “i don’t give a fuck about any of my ex’s” and she doesn’t follow any of them or text or have them added. and to add on to what she’s said to me , she’s wanted me and her to get a correlating small tattoo after school, she wants to go on vacation tg before she goes to college , she said she wishes we could live tg in an apartment by her college things like this etc. So should i really be concerned or??

Since I'm being treated by the VA, there are certain medical practice standards that they follow, but I was curious as to what's going on with my body and if anyone had an answer(s) that could explain the circumstances. Incedentally my legs/lower half appear feminine enough, but my upper body remains to have barely changed outside of some breast growth. However, even that still seems to sit in a more "masculine" way so my chest still appears "manly" despite seeing face & bottom half changes. Simply put, it's as though my body was put in a more "androgynous" state.
Is it possible for hormones to effect target specific areas as opposed to everywhere at once? Were the changes merely a result of testosterone being blocked if the resulting estradiol in my system is "low"?
I've been on hormones since Sept. 27, 2019 (25 Years Old).I started on Estradiol Valerate Injections/Lupron for the blocker, and no longer have those labs.
Labs have reported the following information (as of late):
July 2022 (Dose increased to 2mg Estradiol Tablets Daily) Estradiol was <100pg/ml.- TSH 1.78 ulU/ml
August 2022 (Dose increased to THREE 2mg Estradiol Tablets daily)
- Estradiol (Sensitive) - 79.1 pg/ml- Testosterone - 0.6 ng/ml
Nov 2022 (Dose increased to FOUR 2mg Estradiol Tablets daily)
- Estradiol (Sensitive) - 127.4 pg/ml- Testosterone - 0.4 ng/ml
There has been slight improvement in changes physically at this point in my hips/breast growth for the first time in years.
Mar 2023 (We're now switching back to injections.)
- Estradiol (Sensitive) - 132.3 pg/ml- Testosterone - 0.3 ng/ml
Their documentation requires that a transwoman stays within the range of (30-200), any higher is considered "dangerous". Based on what I've read here, and even looking at natural cis ranges it can go much higher. So my question is this: Am I simply not getting enough estrogen to promote full breast development/transitional development? Is this "OK" for treatment and I'm over thinking it? I'm certain ya'll have received a lot of inqueries about stuff like this but genuinely I feel like by now I should have enough development for my upper body to look less masculine. My breasts to fill bras more appropriately, etc.
With that being said I'm taking what I would think is a pretty significant amount of pills. So if it's low, how is it remaining so low? Despite Testosterone being blocked, which I would imagine would halt the value of the testes being able to counter-act the hormones, etc.

This will briefly introduce Terran's hobbies, recreational activities, and actions, both as a guide and warning with a short story for better context. If a Human offers an activity as a “bonding” moment please reference these documents if it is safe for your species or personal well-being.
The first activity will be Sky Diving. Not Flying, Gliding, "Moon-Walk", Grav-Shift ParkouFree-running, or any activity not explicitly defined but denotes aerial activity. Sky Swimming will be mentioned in tandem briefly.
Risk: Death, Permanent Debilitation, Mental & Physical Trauma.
Species who can survive: Terrans*.
*No species can survive a fall from orbit. Terrans arguments and safety measures allow a modicum of success but critical failures still occur leading to severe injury.
Any other species would die of air pressure, lack of breathable air, high velocity, abrupt change in velocity, and stress. Vesha can potentially survive if they are in peak condition, are provided with respiratory aid, and have Grav-Shift harnesses monitored by at least a grade-IV VI companion.
This activity was traditionally conducted from around 4000 [Terran Unit: Meters] or 10000 [Terran Unit: Feet] with a polymer substance typically Nylon, Kevlar, or a blend of several fabrics woven into a parachute. A parachute being a material canopy deployed from a portable container to break ones fall in this context.
This act would be more accurately called break falling. As the act itself entirely encompasses the usage of assistance to reach high altitudes to leap off into freefall and with the usage of parachutes to safely slow and land.
Historically humans could not survive a drop any higher than 30 Meters on their cradle planet. Current Terrans can survive far more.
Those unfamiliar with Terrans may be asking why they would willingly subject themselves to such an activity. The answer may differ per individual but the "rush" of it can cause joy as it is a thrill to them.
Some more wild members of their society are dubbed Adrenaline Junkies. Adrenaline being one of the few natural chemicals that entail them to accomplish the more absurd acts you have heard. High stress situations will cause a release of it.
Of note is that whilst not all species can naturally produce Adrenaline, not all than can do enjoy it. Nor do all Terrans enjoy stress as such it is ill advised to actively stress them out.
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Addendum: Icarus Peaks
With the public opening of Icarus Peaks, those with any understanding of Terran history may be laughing, face-palming, or a mixture of both, many Terrans will be surely attracted to the "unique" opportunity. This facility will be mentioned heavily in this document and as such, some context will be provided.
Icarus Peaks is founded and created by a Terran trailblazer. Residing in the Helios system on the planet Rol'Percep. This system is notably marked on the now famous Nike Trail a collection of systems, planets, and locations for any and all recreational activities.
Rol'Percep has a naturally high oxygen atmosphere with a lower than standard gravity. Nearly a 3rd of Terran's and about 3/4ths the galactic standard. The terrain is notably rolling hills, valleys, and plains. Except for one extremely dense mountain range with some peaks going so far as breaching the local stratosphere.
Icarus Peaks as they are now called is the term for this mountain range and the facility constructed upon it. From free gliding, mountain climbing, hiking, and more. The facility offers a large variety of activities and luxuries. One such activity at the highest point is the subject of this article and story.
Thanks to the state-of-the-art medical facilities and staff, not one death has been confirmed although severe injury has been reported due to accidents. Notably of Terran, Veshan, or other crucible world species ignoring standard safety precautions.
Whilst the facility maintains strict safety regulations, should one waiver the safeties of their own volition the facility will take no action to impede one on their venture unless another individual is at risk of harm.
With this context, the following will be a story concerning the risks of Sky Diving. It should be noted as mentioned earlier the individuals within the story chose to waive the safeties and willingly took this action of their own volition against Icarus Peaks' precautionary advice.
The following is created from recordings and interviews using Simulacra, as such all rights...
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In an economy class suite, 3 friends are making plans for their final day before heading back home. They had strived to do as much as they could during their short break and had been successful so far in hitting every major event checkbox available to them. The last one unmarked was the joke suggestion of sky diving from the namesake Icarus peaks. From the stratosphere to sea level with nothing but a gravchute.
"I'm just saying. [Michael] is Vesha, they are tougher than we are." The first spoke, A young Terran female with fire in her eyes. Short for a Terran at 155 cm she only matched her companions in height and musculature. Her hair was dyed a variety of blues tied into a short ponytail as to not interrupt her action filled lifestyle. Her energetic nature barely contained within her small frame.
"Yea he's tough but not flexible or as reactive. Who knows what will happen in freefall. He might snap in two from the deployment. Think for a second Rosa, the staff advises any and all non-Terrans to not even attempt it for a reason." The second Terran replied from the bed. Fully exhausted from their day's adventure. Holding on to lucidity in hopes of keeping their Veshan friend alive from Rosa's antics.
By far the tallest of the group at 200 cm but the least physically active of the group. Auburn hair swept back and trimmed short for his escapades, often being dragged by Rosa and more recently [Michael] on more tiresome adventures. Preferring hikes, stargazing, and more sensible activities at a moderate pace. He was lean but found incapable of keeping up with his peers.
"If there is no precedent for Vesha to sky dive... why can't I be the first?" [Michael] asks with an innocent tone. Scrolling through his holo-pad looking for information concerning Vesha and attempts at sky diving with little results. Like most Vesha [Michael] was androgynous to Terran aesthetics. Their sexual dimorphism only in genitalia and psychology.
A shorter Veshan at about 180 cm he had the common light green skin much of his race did. Toned and well defined musculature supported his body similar to humans aside from their 4 arms. Whilst Terrans can carry a larger range of motion due to ball joints. They simply developed more limbs with a certain range of motion to carry out tasks.
"See Chen? He's thinking big. We can record the whole thing! It'll be a galactic first! They got good medical staff too. We can just tell them before hand. [Michael] will survive no problem." A quick ping confirming that in fact a dedicated medical facility was near by for any and all that attempted to do anything related to the name sake mountain.
"Yea this is a losing battle. [Michael] I suggest you update your will. I'm gonna try to get at least 6 hours before this. G'night." Promptly passing out shortly after their statement.
[Michael] following the suggestion updates his will, contacts the medical facility concerning the plans for the next day, and heads to sleep. Rosa heads out to get in one last late night workout before finally going to sleep.
The trio finally meet up next day to an unexpected knock on their door. Opening it to find a fellow crucible-world species staff member awaiting them. A member of the Lyisu race, similar to the Terran centipede as multi segmented arthropods. Hard chitin exoskeleton with calcium plates granting them toughness beyond measure. Their fully functioning appendages grant them swiftness unbecoming of their size. These combined allow them to do great in difficult terrain. Often found employed in some form of search and rescue.
"Oh. Hello?" Rosa reflexively squirms at the sight of the Lyisu before chiding herself internally. Before she could get out another statement attempting to disguise her earlier involuntary revulsion the individual before her spoke first.
"No need for apologies. I have done my research concerning my Terran counterpart. You're fear is justified so long as you do not continue insult. Your fluster and attempt at apology is more than enough. Moving on to official business. I go by [Marigold] and am here on behalf of Icarus Peaks in case of emergency. As you all have signed the waiver abolishing us of responsibility, the higher ups have deemed it still fit for some semblance of care on our end, if that is all right with you."
"Yes please. I couldn't convince them out of it and I was gonna ask if it was possible to get someone on standby anyway. This works out great." Chen spoke from behind Rosa, still half asleep whilst the other two had been up for an hour discussing plans.
"Alright sleepy beauty. Meet us in the lobby in 15 minutes. If you're late by a second we heading up without you. Toodle-doo." With that, the trio grabbed their equipment and headed for the lobby whilst Chen dragged himself out of bed.
The short trip from the central hub to the peak was a surprise to the trio. As whilst the hub and central facility was at the base of the name sake peak it shot off in many branches and extensions. Taking a dedicated vehicle equivalent to a hot air balloon but with anti grav generators amongst other modifications.
"Is the recording going?" Rosa ever terrible with technology inquires to [Michael] who promptly rewinds the recording to her stuffing her face during breakfast. Rosa's face flushes red and misses a swipe for the recording device.
"You'll have to do better than that... Hey Chen? How well is this gonna be able to travel with us during free fall?"
"The device you carry is a Hunter model recording device. It was built with flight, tracking, and more for active goers who wish to record quality videos without hassle or skill. It should be able to keep up quite well with the endeavor." Came from the voice above causing once again Rosa to jump as the individual snaked downwards towards them.
"Perfect! I can't wait for this! I haven't gone sky diving since I was in Andromeda." Rosa nearly halfway out of the lift enjoying the view. [Marigold] unsubtly shifting himself closer for quick action should the need arise. Chen mouthing a silent thank you to them, whether they registered it didn't show... or at least Chen couldn't tell by Lyisu standards.

Before [Marigold] could speak or gesture, Rosa leaps off the lift upon arriving at the dock. With an exaggerated inhale looks over the cliff and waiting for the camera to pan to her.
"I'm on top of the world!" Echoed off throughout the range with Chen face palming behind her.
"Safeties are all checked, medical is prepared at the base and the halfway point, and weather has and always will be all clear. Shall we make history?" [Michael] like many of his race fearless to a fault felt a tinge of dread spiking through his body. To die was natural, to journey with companions as wonderful as his was an honor, and for him to bring renown to his clan in such a way would not be the worst way to go.
As he prepared himself mentally he saw out of the corner of his eye a blue streak blur past him. A scream short followed as it leapt off the mountain. Connecting the dots and the simple fact there was only one individual stupid and impulsive enough up here allowed him the courage to follow. Seeing Chen trailing shortly ahead of him attempting to catch up to their reckless friend.
"CANNOOONNNN BAAAAAALL." Could be heard off the cliff face. [Marigold] actually dumbfounded quickly rectified to com the medical teams below of the first departure. Chen gave a quick nod to [Michael] before taking the leap himself.
"Ancestors above watch over me. May I join you in your halls or claim glory by my own grasp." A small prayer. A deep breath. Deafening wind blowing past.
As [Michael] opened his eyes the world before him was a blur as the mountain zipped by him as he angled himself away from the base. An attempt to move was made but Chen's words quickly ran through his head as he felt his limbs couldn't resist pressure.
Panic fully ran through him as he struggled in his own harness. The VI alerted him it was in control subtly guiding him to the designated landing zone. A fact missed by [Michael] in his flailing only stopped when [Marigold] dropped in from above and wrapping him.
"Hello? I am using low band emergency frequency. I have you. You are safe. Your VI is fully functioning. You will hurt yourself if you continue to flail around. Take a deep breath. I'm restraining you for your own safety right now."
"Everything alright?" A familiar voice. Opening his eyes [Michael] sees Chen having slowed his descent to match the two. "The halfway point is about 1300 meters down. We can check out there if you don't want to keep going."
As the world zips by [Michael] sees his friend with nothing but concern on his face for him. Not the wind bellowing by, not the risk of harm, nor the humongous arthropod clinging to him. His companions concern for him and his enjoyment of their activity over his own.
Peering behind him struggling to keep up was the hunter camera drone taking the appearance of a diving falcon found on Terra Sol. His failure and panic already recorded. Whilst his companions would surely remove it at his request. He would always remember this.
Closing his eyes he thought of his two companions. Rosa the wild, a maelstrom of energy and activity. She never speaks of fear but fears deeply loneliness and boredom. Chen the steady, a kind breeze that cares and moves at his own pace. He speaks of worries often but gathers the courage to continue onward in face of it.
Two brave souls who allowed him to traverse the stars with them. Seeking adventure in face of fear and risk. [Michael] gathered himself. A soft pat on the hard chitin of the gentle guide.
The grip released slowly, he saw his companion hovering close. Rosa below having finally realized the situation and slowing her descent to match. The drone falling in closer.
"[Michael]?" A soft hand gripped his shoulders. Locking their shoulders so they stay connected like divers did before. Rosa entered the frequency range just below cursing as she struggled to slow herself more. Attempting to get closer faster to comfort him.
A laugh rang out through the frequency.
"I am blessed with a great life. A wonderous journey, blessed experiences, and more. But none would be possible without my companions. I am bolstered by the two of you and I apologize for my lapse. The view is beautiful and I would be honored to complete the descent with you two."
A kind smile and brief nod and the two plummeted down in silence to catch up to Rosa. [Marigold] slithered downward at a distance keeping the drone company. The scene of the three friends in a linked circle falling together stored forevermore.
As clouds zipped by and the view panned further and closer. They laughed and cheered in unison the joy overtaking the fear of [Michaels] joints locking up. The wind was nothing but an orchestra to the songs of friendship they sung in their descent.
With the ground nearing closer and the VI alerted them of their proximity they activated their grav chutes and the journey was completed as they fluttered to the ground. Medical was waiting and ran a check over on all of them but focusing heavily on [Michael].
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The trio are safe and continue their journey to this day. [Michael] survived with several injuries including dislocating every arm he had. His recording and medical data allowed for the first of many Vesha to attempt such acts with proper assistance.
Injuries are consistent across their species. Terrans survive with little to no ailments. Lyisu are tough by nature though in failure of equipment will not cause death but debilitating injuries. Vesha often find themselves with issues concerning their joints after such an activity.
As such this activity is rated unsafe for standard participation. Do such Terran activities at your own risk.
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Thanks for reading as always! This is a continuation of my Surviving For Fun series. I guess I'll keep the name SFF as the nickname for this canon? I think a more light hearted series is nice.
Sorry for the delay, when reddit returned after going down I was hit by the draft bug. Should be fixed and gone now though. Back to weekly updates!
Hope you all enjoyed.

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Hi all,
Letting go of a Meze Elite I recently acquired on Head-Fi. I love them - they're my favorite flagship after having tried a handful of others. Unfortunately I have to let them go for financial reasons for now. I'll probably pick up another pair in the future.
These were originally inspected by Meze after production in July of 2022 per the included inspection card. They're nearly perfect aside from a very superficial scratch on the aluminum shell on the right side. I tried to capture the worst I could make it look in pictures, and then took another picture that's more indicative of how it actually normally looks. It's very light.
Outside of that, they look and sound perfect to me.
They come with all of the original accessories and box/case, with the Meze cable terminating in a 6.3mm connection. There's an additional braided cable terminating in a 4.4 Pentaconn, and also a 4.4mm to XLR braided adaptor that matches. All shown in pictures.
Looking for $2550 shipped to CONUS, PayPal G&S. I'll discount $100 for PayPal F&F if someone wants that. Please comment prior to PM, and please no chats as I can't see them.
Thank you for your interest. Happy to answer any questions or provide any more photos if needed.

I bought a 2022 iPad Pro 12.9 inch. I want to use it to create digital art through drawing. I also do landscape/wildlife photography with my 14 Pro Max for a hobby. Any tips of tricks? Also, what case would you recommend that doesn’t have a keyboard and is there a pencil/drawing utensil option besides the Apple Pencil 2? I got the 1 TB version. Spent more on the dumb thing than I wanted to but I want to do art and digital creation stuff. Thanks.

Every time I try and make this post it becomes the length of a novella so I'm giving up on my attempts to edit it down. The "The background info" and "Where we're at" are probably the most relevant if you don't feel like reading everything. The elevator pitch is that basically, my late friends husband is interested in dating me and I can't decide if it's an amazing or terrible idea.

Background Info:
She passed in December of 2022 very unexpectedly a week before her 31st birthday. Her husband is 43 and her son is 5 and in kindergarten. I'm 32. I've known her & her family for about 2 years and prior to her passing only interacted with her husband in group settings. They built a beautiful, loving family that our friends would joke of as being "marriage goals". There was a clear unspoken chemistry between he and I from day 1 but we both respected their marriage so it was a nonissue. I ended up being a much bigger support to him than either of us would have guessed. I was unintentionally by his side the last time he saw her alive in the ICU (at his request) and the *only* person who saw her before she passed aside from himself and her mother. At the time of the visit, we had every reason to believe she'd make a full recovery. I've been in touch with him regularly since then with steadily increasing frequency.

My Side:
I've been single for 3 years, significantly longer than ever before in my life but I've finally reached a point where I can say it was the best thing that could have happened to me. I had a lot to work through and there were many failed attempts at jumping right into a new relationship before I took a step back and did the whole "dating myself" thing. Along with this I've promised myself that I won't enter a serious relationship with anyone I don't see a real future with. I'd much rather hold onto my individual life and enjoy the world's adventures than constantly adjust my schedule and mental energy for the man (or whomever) of the moment.
I've also realized in this time that I am most likely some form of polyamorous so my future relationships will hopefully be nontraditional in that way. One thing I've known since the age of 11 is that I do not want to be a mother in any way. I really adore their child and used to babysit for them in a date night sitter pinch. He's really special and I'd regularly joke with her that if I could be guaranteed a kid just like him I would consider motherhood I just never thought it'd come to this.
It's possible the protective walls I've built are a bit too much but I'm scared of what will happen if I lower them, even though I'm maybe starting to want to. While I've found confidence in my strengths (immensely curious, empathetic, playful, thoughtful, etc.), my late friend was intimidatingly talented, driven, and intelligent in ways I'll never relate to so there's a level of fear around not living up to what he had in her even though I know how silly that is and nothing he's said leads me to believe he thinks that.

His Side:
Obviously I can't speak for him but I'll address my observations and his words. He mentions her to me and I currently have no issues with is, it's been nice getting to know more about my friend actually but it's never been a main talking point between us. Perhaps because of his career there seems to be certain level of, idk, emotional detachment to the event. He's a very emotional man but I haven't seen him cry over her once and has a kind of "life is what it is" mentality. I think his son has something to do with it since he has no choice but to keep the household running on his own now. It's hard to find time to mourn when you're rebuilding your life and routine. He's told me he's been trying hard to make sure his son still has the best life and is just now realizing that trying to be two parents at once is not likely to be the best way as it causes burnout.
There is a shrine in their living room of her and some of her stuff still around but most everything else he was pretty quick to store in the basement and start giving to friends/family who may want or need them. He did start seeing a therapist but doesn't feel like he's getting much from it because he doesn't feel like he has a lot of emotions to sort out as she was here and now she is gone and life goes on. I did mention how valuable a therapist can be in helping one figure out logistical things too so hopefully he continues to go for help in his transition to single parenthood if for no other reason. He has a solid support system from both his and her family but few of them live nearby (I live a 5 minute walk away). Aside from his closest couple of friends he has mentioned how people have naturally started returning to their own routines after the first couple of months.
Prior to meeting his late wife, he was in an 8 year relationship so he is similar to me in the level of seriousness he brings to his relationships (at least before now). I'm unsure about the 8 year relationship but know he and my late friend very quickly progressed their relationship upon meeting so I think he's a dive in head first type of romantic. As far as I know he's never been in an open relationship and they had a closed marriage but he admitted that there was some very very light discussions in their marriage of dipping a baby toe into alternative arrangements.

Where We're At:
I pretty much ignored the signs I saw of him trying to make an admittedly timid move on me because I didn't know what to do or think about it all. Eventually he point blank told me he wanted to hook up (originally all I was interested in) before changing that to date me. He was clearly nervous to discuss it at first and would alternate between saying things like how he'd "love to see me" to randomly calling me a "homie" which he'd never done before so I chalked this all up to him having widow's fire and being eager to get back out there to fill physical needs while confusing that with wanting to date again. Being unsure I could handle any clinginess that may have come from being his first experience post marriage I admitted that the attraction was mutual but that some things would need to be discussed first.
We've been able to have pretty open conversations since then (about a month ago). I told him about my desire to pursue polyamory, my need for a childfree life, and my uncertainty that I'd be able to be as present in his life as he'd want me to be but that if he was strictly looking for an emotionally safe outlet for physical needs, I'd be open to a FWB type of situation at this time. He told me he's not looking for a mother to his child and that he's never tried polyamory but that he really likes me and would be interested in seeing how that goes. He admitted that after one weekend where I chose not to be a booty call he did spend the night with another woman he's known for a while through a shared hobby (honestly a relief to me). He said she is nice and that it's cool to connect with someone who shares a niche passion with you but that he is not really interested in her. Apparently she has been eager to get to know him better and be a bigger part of his life but he wants that from me and not her.
I won't lie, no ones had a proper crush on me like this in over a decade and I forgot how nice it feels so it's getting harder toot get swept up in it. We have things in common and he's very easy to talk to which is uncommon for me to feel. He has a way of making me feel very safe and calm like I do not need to have a guard up in a way I haven't felt since my very first relationship. I've already started feeling the little butterflies when I see he's messaged me and have been open to making more time for him which is scaring the poo out of me. After our heart to heart about how we'd like to proceed for now, he kissed me and about a week later (a few days ago), I was visiting him and his son for dinner and we did end up sleeping together. It wasn't exactly how I imagined (when is it ever really) but it was a good kind of gentle and sweet that I thought didn't exist in the world anymore. On top of that we had some pillow talk before I left (early mornings to get the kid to school) and he gave me the most meaningful and sincere compliment I've ever gotten in my life. I actually started tearing up because I don't know that I've ever felt so seen by someone before and it's related to a trait I've questioned about myself in recent years.
He's currently visiting family half way across the globe for a week and half which is probably a good thing for some reflection time. Right now half of me is sprinting away from this situation to protect my heart and the life I've built for myself while the other half is seriously considering the logistics of entering some form of open relationship with a freshly widowed single father. My emotions are all over the place about this. In one moment I'm smiling and in disbelief that such a quirky, intelligent, sensitive, silly, good looking man is interested in someone like me. The next moment I'm feeling guilty over "stealing" my late friend's husband and like I'm trying to hijack the life she built. Then I'm worried about how our friends and family will view me (and him and us). Suddenly I'm a little mad/jealous that she was able to meet someone so great at 22 while I suffered through a series of traumas and abuses that's forever hardened me in ways I don't love. I'll feel frustrated that the first person I feel this way about in so long has baggage I'm not sure I can make peace with but then excited at the prospect of trying something new and seeing how it goes. This is of course in addition to all the things people feel in traditional dating dynamics so it's obviously a whirlwind! For now though we seem to be on the same page of just enjoying each others conversation and company and leaving it at that.

Thanks:
For anyone that read this far, you're a trooper! I'd give you a strawberry smelly sticker if I could but you'll just have to take my words of appreciation instead. Even if you skimmed it skipped over parts you likely have more than enough info to give me some food for thought. Part of this may be me just needing to get it out of my head and on paper so to speak in a way my journal wasn't satisfying lol
Pleez Halp

If you can figure this out and help cure me, I'll be in your debt!
I've been very sick since January 2022, primarily with debilitating nausea. I'm otherwise a healthy 30 y/o male. I do not smoke, do not take drugs and currently don't drink as my stomach can no longer tolerate it.
Symptoms: -Chronic nausea, some days worse than others. Stomach just feels very unsettled at times.
-Frequent upward pressure sensation like a burp with no relief
-Occasional vomiting ~once per month
-Stomach feels unsettled, almost as if it's pumping and twitching at times
-Occasional pain in epigastric region
-Weight loss of 30 lbs due to weak appetite from nausea; I've never been overweight
I've taken countless tests without a clear explanation for the nausea.
-Celiac disease - Diagnosed in July 2022; follow up endoscopy in late March shows almost fully healed villi due to GF diet adherence
-Norovirus was detected January 2023, but no longer in my system around February 2023
-SIBO - Excess methane, remediated in February with antibiotics
-Some excess bile seen in second endoscopy, but GI is certain that some bile alone doesn't explain the duration and severity of my symptoms.
At this point, it seems none of the above explain the nausea as Celiac is in full remission.
In addition to two endoscopies:
-CT scan of abdomen and head
-SIBO breath test
-Ultrasound of upper abdomen
-Emptying study
-Countless blood tests and stool tests
Medications tried: -Famitodine up to 100mg
-Hyoscyamine
-Onadesterone
-Donnatal
-Reglan
-Every OTC nausea med you can think of, like emetrol, FD gard, pepto bismol, etc.
-Currently 30mg Amitriptyline
I've been on amitriptyline since January, and my GI will likely keep trying up to at least 50mg, but it's not much help so far.
Conditions ruled out:
-Celiac (healed)
-Cancers of any kind
-Abdominal migrane
-Addisons disease
-Chrons, UC or other IBD
-Anxiety
-POTS
-Gastroparesis
-Gall bladder (no pain on right side, greasy foods are not a trigger)
-Parasites/other infections/h pylori
-Nutritional deficiencies
-Pancreatic insufficiency
-Food allergy
-Gastritis
-I could go on, but you get the point, it's nothing obvious.
In addition to a GF diet, I've tried a low FODMAP diet and gastritis friendly diet, and all sorts of supplement regimens.
A concrete diagnosis to explain the duration and severity of symptoms seems elusive at this point. At first I thought it might just be some anxiety, then Celiac Disease, then gastritis, and was relieved to think I had the answer each time.
The second GI I've seen is world-renound and brilliant, but he's stumped by this just like every other doctor has been. I'm not sure what to do if I'm still sick 6 months or more from now.

So you're a doctor. Imagine you're extremely sick and can't figure out why. What would you do? If you can figure this out and help cure me, I'll be in your debt!
I've been very sick since January 2022, primarily with debilitating nausea. I'm otherwise a healthy 30 y/o male. I do not smoke, do not take drugs and currently don't drink as my stomach can no longer tolerate it.
Symptoms: -Chronic nausea, some days worse than others. Stomach just feels very unsettled at times.
-Frequent upward pressure sensation like a burp with no relief
-Occasional vomiting ~once per month
-Stomach feels unsettled, almost as if it's pumping and twitching at times
-Occasional pain in epigastric region
-Weight loss of 30 lbs due to weak appetite from nausea; I've never been overweight
I've taken countless tests without a clear explanation for the nausea.
-Celiac disease - Diagnosed in July 2022; follow up endoscopy in late March shows almost fully healed villi due to GF diet adherence
-Norovirus was detected January 2023, but no longer in my system around February 2023
-SIBO - Excess methane, remediated in February with antibiotics
-Some excess bile seen in second endoscopy, but GI is certain that some bile alone doesn't explain the duration and severity of my symptoms.
At this point, it seems none of the above explain the nausea as Celiac is in full remission.
In addition to two endoscopies:
-CT scan of abdomen and head
-SIBO breath test
-Ultrasound of upper abdomen
-Emptying study
-Countless blood tests and stool tests
Medications tried: -Famitodine up to 100mg
-Hyoscyamine
-Onadesterone
-Donnatal
-Reglan
-Every OTC nausea med you can think of, like emetrol, FD gard, pepto bismol, etc.
-Currently 30mg Amitriptyline
I've been on amitriptyline since January, and my GI will likely keep trying up to at least 50mg, but it's not much help so far.
Conditions ruled out:
-Celiac (healed)
-Cancers of any kind
-Abdominal migrane
-Addisons disease
-Chrons, UC or other IBD
-Anxiety
-POTS
-Gastroparesis
-Gall bladder (no pain on right side, greasy foods are not a trigger)
-Parasites/other infections/h pylori
-Nutritional deficiencies
-Pancreatic insufficiency
-Food allergy
-Gastritis
-I could go on, but you get the point, it's nothing obvious.
In addition to a GF diet, I've tried a low FODMAP diet and gastritis friendly diet, and all sorts of supplement regimens.
A concrete diagnosis to explain the duration and severity of symptoms seems elusive at this point. At first I thought it might just be some anxiety, then Celiac Disease, then gastritis, and was relieved to think I had the answer each time.
The second GI I've seen is world-renound and brilliant, but he's stumped by this just like every other doctor has been. I'm not sure what to do if I'm still sick 6 months or more from now.

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