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Tony Ramirez

Tony Ramirez

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  • Tony Ramirez
    Men turn me off which is why I have very few photos of them but over a thousand of women. Of course being a heterosexual male that's expected.
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    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    That's true. My cats are male.

    Also my close friend Justin is a man but married. Believe it or not when I was a young teenager I had some turn ons with males having all male cousins but that quickly ended when my puberty peaked. By the time I was in college I really lusted over woman. I think it's gotten worse but I am trying to control it.
    tree
    tree
    It isn't at all uncommon for kids to have crushes on same sex individuals.

    There was an older girl I liked when I was in high school.
    She said she "luved" me.
    Another girl had to explain to me that "luv" didn't mean she was "in love"
    with me.
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks. Glad all the things I thought when I was young was not wrong. I grew up not saying anything. I did not have a therapist until during college when I dropped out.
    Tony Ramirez
    I bared it all my rare phobias at life group today. They were understanding and wonder how I still do things like get out.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    Probably because you're stronger than we think--stronger than you think, for sure, and it's been a real treat watching you growing so quickly. It's like you were released from a dungeon. Good work, Tony!
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks.
    Tony Ramirez
    I was the only one in my Yoga class. I had another private class.
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    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    It’s kind of nice that you are having both the group experience and then some individual instruction as well. I feel like this would be an ideal situation for many people that attend yoga class.
    Gerald Wilgus
    Gerald Wilgus
    Nice. You like the attention?
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    I had another private class with my male teacher.
    Tony Ramirez
    I always sweat buckets when I talk to my female yoga teachers.
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    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Awesome. Your hopeful news you share here is really inspiring me to remember that change is possible.
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks.
    Gerald Wilgus
    Gerald Wilgus
    You have been making amazing progress, Tony. Keep on engaging and soon the anxiety will dissapate when you recognize that talking to those instructors is just a normal part of life and engaging positively with people. The response shows that your interaction is appreciated.
    Tony Ramirez
    Yoga today was stressful. The workout was good but I was the only guy. It was crowded with eight women and the teacher who was also a woman. The teacher knows my name.
    Tony Ramirez
    Why am I, my friend Justin and his wife Christina the only people I know who use Android? Everyone else either I know or encounter uses a iPhone.
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    Slime_Punk
    I think Apple caters to the less-nerdy types; there's less you can do to mess it up, less features, and a sleeker look. Although that's exactly why I don't use Apple stuff, lol
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    I like to customize my devices just right. Something you can't do in ios.
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    Luca
    @Slime_Punk Exactly why I use iPhones, iPods, and iPads :tearsofjoy: I'm a Windows/PC person though, I can't stand Apple computers.
    Tony Ramirez
    It's a bummer the Yoga studio I go to is closed today but the owner is Jewish, and he celebrates the Sabbith.
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    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Its too bad your family doesn’t accept this thing (yoga) that has been so awesome for you.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    I have been marching back and forth and doing leg lifts in my small bathroom as I brush my teeth since you and tree talked about doing yoga in bathroom.
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks but all I can do is squats and in the broken shower.
    Tony Ramirez
    I can meet people once and they know my name the next time I meet them but I usually have much difficulty remembering their name unless it's common.
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    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Everyone I socialize with remember me and my name even after only meeting once.

    My Wednesday yoga teacher knew my name and I only meet her the previous week. Actually all the teachers know who I am.
    MildredHubble
    MildredHubble
    One little trick I've learned is to refer to someone in a conversation and say something like "Shall I see if um...erm...oh my head is a disaster today..." Then click my fingers making sounds like their name is on the tip of my tongue, and often someone will chip in to tell me their name.
    MildredHubble
    MildredHubble
    Then I will say "[name] that's right, I've been doing that all day!". People like to fill gaps in knowledge but see it as a rude if you just admit to not knowing a name.
    Tony Ramirez
    I still have balance issues doing yoga especially on my right side. I don't know how the other students can do. My teachers are still proud of me and say I am improving.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    I used to have lousy luck with being able to sit or post the trot on horseback; once I got the core muscles to manage I was able to do it. Had to spend time on horses that would co-operate too--It's not the purest stretching like yoga but it's closest I've done.
    YOU CAN DO THIS.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    Balance is largely a matter of fine motor control, and if you can get all your muscles toned up, there's a chance that you will end up feeling a lot better there. I'm almost certain of it. You're pretty good at this optimistic, self-improving lifestyle lately, Tony--Very impressed!
    Forest Cat
    Forest Cat
    I was involved in sports and had problems with my balance. I found that there are three things that helps, practice, practice and practice.
    Tony Ramirez
    My friend keeps saying I must experience rejection by woman before I can be in an relationship.
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    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    Think of this, Tony; not your fault here--Coffee & hanging out shouldn't be the scariest thing, but people nowadays make it This Very Big Deal. Try thinking of it as "I asked her out for coffee; so what?" and if no, then "well, better luck next time; so what?"
    And I'm almost certain it'll go well, even if you get turned down.
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    Slime_Punk
    Getting rejected is kind of part of the game. You can't hit a home run the first time you play baseball, and there's nothing wrong with that
    Jordy
    Jordy
    There are a lot of things that people say you must do to get into a relationship. Things they never really had to do, or were completely unrelated to them being in relationships. And some poeple enjoy having someone that is "lower" than them they can pretend to help, just to feed their own egos. Rejection is part of life for people who date, but that itself is not going to improve you.
    Tony Ramirez
    All my Yoga teachers, friends from Church and people here are proud of me. Too bad my parents and uncle think I am an disappointment.
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    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks. They expected me to move out and be married with kids like all my cousins.
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    Owliet
    Why do some people have to measure people’s ”success” by holding them up to everyone else? Keep doing what you’re doing Tony. We are proud of the changes that you are making!
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    All I know is when I go out to places, people I encounter are so friendly and understanding. When I come home, I am blamed for things and yelled at like I am nothing.
    Tony Ramirez
    It's true. The more you socialize with people especially women the easier it gets.
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    Slime_Punk
    I've noticed it works both ways; ignore it for long enough and it gets hard again. Anxiety is really responsive to pushback though, which is awesome!
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Your right. Covid lockdowns made me revert but now that things are open again I am socializing better.
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    Owliet
    I am really happy that you are making a Lot of positive changes Tony. It’s something that can be inspired by Too.=)
    Tony Ramirez
    I think I am losing weight doing yoga several times a week. My clothes don't feel as tight as they use too.
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    Luca
    Great! :)
    My clothes are getting tighter lol but I need to stop bodyshaming myself. My body is clearly not meant to be skinny and that’s fine.
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    Slime_Punk
    Just wait until they start getting tighter due to gaining muscle! The journey never stops :)
    O
    Owliet
    Well done — first steps are always the hardest but with enough effort and time, things start changing.
    Tony Ramirez
    I am done socializing today in person. I talked to a lot of people even woman I don't know which is a couple of 10's on the scale. I am burnt out. I am going to relax, listen to music then watch TV later, bring down the trash, watch a little bit more TV then go to bed.
    Tony Ramirez
    I just recovered from having another meltdown seeing face masks at the clinic. Everyone was wearing masks and it was too much for me. I am doing the doctor's therapy by phone on Monday.
    Stuttermabolur
    Stuttermabolur
    Do you have mask phobia or does it make you uncomfortable to not be able to see people's faces? I'm asking out of curiosity, not to be mean. I hope the phone call goes well.
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Uncomfortable not seeing faces. They look crazy like from a horror movie. They look like they are going to attack and butcher me.
    Tony Ramirez
    I gave this young woman my spray bottle after Yoga class to clean her mat and she said "thank you" twice to me.

    I wanted to talk to her after but I was afraid even though she would have been polite.
    Gerontius
    Gerontius
    That was nice of you to do that--nobody wants to deal with sweaty & disgusting equipment. You can probably meet her again.
    I'm really proud of you for facing your anxiety.
    Tony Ramirez
    Tony Ramirez
    Thanks.
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