because humans are more important

How? Why? We are by far the most destructive animal on the planet. We would exterminate any other species that ever got close to doing as much damage.

Both scenarios occur

True

I don’t think it’s [not] reasonable to say this “strongly” suggests one in particular.

Disagree. He had a choice to either hear that she was experience pain/duress or that she’s exaggerating and/or misunderstanding. In either case, if he truly cares about her then he could/should seek to understand, communicate, and (if appropriate) compromise. That he immediately dismissed her and only talked of himself makes it clear that he’s an uncaring narcissist.

I appreciate that you want to give him the benefit of the doubt. Narcissists depend on this. When they show you who they are, believe them.

If one is too shallow to understand that ‘video games’ is a stand-in for a much broader problem, leave them. They are either really fucking stupid, a narcissist, or both.

He would absolutely say that he’s dumping her and tell her how fucked up she is for even bringing HER problem to him in the first place. He wouldn’t get in any hurry to actually leave, though. The longer he can keep her in her head and wondering what is actually going on, the better.

Narcissist for being the abuser, not giving a fuck about her, and making it all about himself.

One would assume, since the guy in this case couldn’t hear the message at all, that the guy didn’t hear the prior attempts to be more nuanced.

An expert display of narcissism. He completely dismisses how she feels and then tells her that she is the problem.

The left always destroys themselves out of the belief that there is only one right way and only one right cause. Republicans don’t have to do a damned thing besides pop some popcorn and watch the left divide and conquer themselves.

That was always a lie, just like the rest of their platform. You’re just becoming aware of the reality, now.

Because Trump would be sure there are federal thugs there to intervene and because Netanyahu would stay in a safe location at all times.

By getting them released he will completely piss off and distract ‘the libs’ - that is the ‘own’.

Depends on your definition of “fix”… It’s already “fixed” and this will ensure that it gets even more “fixed”.

He can’t possibly do it, legally. By announcing it, he earns cred with people who like him and ensures that he couldn’t possibly do it even if it were legal. It’s a win-win for him as now he gets credit, but doesn’t have to do anything.

It’ll be interesting to see what he does… on the one hand, it’s his chance to ‘own the libs’ to rally his base. On the other, it could bring Epstein back into focus.

The main diddler will have no power in this case once they are out of the US… they’re being extradited.

I can’t say I’m good at it, but the best advice I can offer is to be genuinely interested in them. If they are telling you that they love classic rock then you need to reply. That reply doesn’t have to be about you in the slightest. Instead, ask them what is about classic rock that they like. Ask them what years and artists they consider to be classic rock. Look for places where you still do or did align with them. You can then segue and say something like, yeah I really do/did love artist ‘x’, too. I’ve also started listening to a lot of (insert genre) because I’ve been looking for more variety than the same 100 classic rock songs I’ve been listening to for the past 50 years.

Of course, in the above dialog, there is no requirement that you ever share your current opinions about classic rock, if they don’t ask. You can always keep asking them questions about them. What artists do they wish they could have seen in their prime? What artists did they use to love/hate, but have changed their view. What do they like about classic rock that they don’t get from other genres. As long as you remain genuinely interested and engaged you can go on forever and they’ll love you for it.

I know ‘the rule’ is to criticize in private and praise in public, but it would be less stressful for me if praise were also kept private.

so I just say “thank you”

Ironically, that is a perfectly appropriate (and sometimes most appropriate) response…

I keep checking… mine’s always empty. Now what?

Is this opinion signed by Putin?