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A guy from the Bronx talking about life in NYC, bisexuality mental health, self-improvement, controversy, and maybe polyamory....my channel is complex and hope I can attract open minded people.
Open to suggestions and ideas, too.
God bless
Open to suggestions and ideas, too.
God bless
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Accent challenge (from New York City)
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Accent challenge (from New York City)
My complicated relationship with men
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My complicated relationship with men
Living at home in my 30s/ being a late bloomer….feeling lost
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Trying to save money/apartment hunt in nyc…
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Trying to save money/apartment hunt in nyc…
I was bullied in high school. Anxiety, insecurities, recovery, and healing.
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I was bullied in high school. Anxiety, insecurities, recovery, and healing.
Feeld dating app. First time with a couple, polyamory, threesomes...
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Feeld dating app. First time with a couple, polyamory, threesomes...
Grindr is weird. Using grindr as a bi guy
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I'm curious...do you use grindr? Have you had great experiences?
Seasonal depression…. Lonliness during xmas
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Seasonal depression…. Lonliness during xmas
It’s not your job you hate: it’s your coworkers.
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It’s not your job you hate: it’s your coworkers.
Being a guy in my 30s. No partner. Isolated. Looking for meaning
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Being a guy in my 30s. No partner. Isolated. Looking for meaning
Nobody cares… feeling isolated/depressed pt1
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Nobody cares… feeling isolated/depressed pt1
Feeld dating app. My thoughts and experience.
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Feeld dating app. My thoughts and experience.
Why you can't keep a job (missing audio) pt2
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Why you can't keep a job (missing audio) pt2
Why you can't keep jobs? Being an empath
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Why you can't keep jobs? Being an empath
hello sir Do you need a professional TH-cam thumbnail designer?
Hey guys! This is a short unfinished video. My laptop broke and I’m using my iPhone. It’s better quality but I need to get a camera for vlogging.
People prioritize who they want or feel is worthy. I know a bunch of people that pull the “I’m too busy” card but will text,hangout, and MAKE TIME for the ones they rather be with.
@@SmilezFrownz yeah we are no longer friends tbh… friendship ended today. It was very one sided
@ I’m sorry you had to experience that. Sending healing your way.
Great video! With all the violence that’s happening in NY, I am not surprised by this. The news usually have some story of a man committing some type of crime. I usually walk pretty fast when outside just to ensure I am ready to run if anything happens lol. I usually don’t like when others walk behind me either but if they are cute, they can tag along 👀😂
I completely understand. Sometimes I think race places a huge factor in it as well.
Yes I dont like when people walk behind me either lol but I'm aware of my surrounds. If I'm behind someone I try to make space so I'm not directly behind them
Wuz goodie 🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽
Hey friend ❤
I’m sorry you had these experiences. Honestly, I hate that society enforces gender based behavior. For me, I have no interest in them and whether others find me masculine. At the end of the day, I am just a human that was born a male and now living life. Even if I was born female, it wouldn’t change the fact that I am human with a brain. Thus, I should have every right to express myself and emotions with no shame. Why should we care if crying is deemed as being unmasculine. I am a human with emotions so wanting to cry is inevitable. Overall, I think we need to care less about how other perceives us and just learn to love and embrace ourselves. Caring about what other people think or whether we fit a “social type” creates so much unnecessary stress.
Thank you for video! Can relate. Good luck for you and for all of us!
omg my twin. we both have sonic in our name 😛
@@sonicxis4ever haha yeah! have this nickname since middle school years
don't be soo hard on yourself. is no wonder that many today are negatively surprised entering the job market upon all these promises, was also bad 10 years ago. career and money is quite important, so is a spiritual life. some years ago got into buddhism, meditation and such. is a very good way to expand your horizon.
@@dominik29293 I’m Buddhist as well.. I practice with the SGI. I remember how hard it was 10 years ago to get a job. It’s even harder now. And these are for entry level jobs
you’re so interesting and relatable! love your openness, helps me feel comfortable with my own challenges & struggles. 💖✌️😎
oh my goodness. My daily serotonin has been reached <3 Thank you!!!!
I'm sorry this happened it's truly amazing your here today ❤
Thank you. Life is beautiful <3
You're not a loser, bro. I know because I've met them and I've been one. You've been dealt a shitty hand yet you're clearly an above average human being. You're gonna be alright.
Thank you my friend.
From a book I read, " If I must fall, I will rise each time a better man," learn from your experience and do better next time, don't blame your situation on anyone like you said. Pay attention to your habits and choose your friends carefully. Paraphrasing from the same book series " The most important step a man can take is always the next one". Journey before destination borther.
Very good advice. Do you remember the name of the book?
I just want to say, you're a good man
*Fist bump*
Went through the same experience with jobs as a late teen. Worked for four years doing retail and swore I never wanted to work with customers ever again. Was a huge learning experience.
I know how you feel. Customer service is emotionally draining but sometimes rewarding. Have you ever found that work was unstable when you worked in retail?
@@sonicxis4ever yes, my manager was a control freak nutcase who would send me home when it was slow. Totally sucked, I'm glad those days are over
@@jackforseti224 Restaurants, right? I know thats common. Especially during the holidays and when its slow. At Coff shops that would only happen sometimes unless they over hired people.
Fair play for posting this. You will no doubt help a lot of people out.
Thank you. I never considered that....I just press play and start sharing my emotions. Its beautiful if people can take something positive from my videos.
Im so sorry you had to go thur this
I moved out at age 35 and also a late bloomer. It’s weird to live alone sometimes lol. I was also in the JW.. I feel behind in life because I followed their indoctrination. Oh my god the Trauma! I would love to talk to you
Hey! I was never baptized or considered a memnber of the kingdom hall..but I know my mom and grandma grew up in it. I can see how it influenced them.
@ well consider yourself lucky! That’s a cult that emotionally manipulates you. Run! I believe in God, but not that religion, they psychologically mess people up!
Don't feel like a failure. There is NOTHING wrong with multigenerational living. Don't fall for the capitalist brainwashing where everyone needs to be in debt and slaving full time living isolated and lonely lives. Enjoy your time with family, work the bare minimum, and explore new hobbies. I'm 32 and still living at home and know many others in my street and general area who do too. Many even have full time professional jobs (and not much of a life outside of that). The world is F'd up and we are on the brink of collapse so just take it easy and hope that things will change for the better someday and we can put this wage slave grind behind us.
Thank you! I'm realizing I want a better relationship with my mom. Its only "weird" to live with your parents in America but in other countries people dont move out until they're married.
i love your bravery to talk abt this! i can relate
I'm rewatching the video and realizing how personal this is! I really appreciate the comment and it makes me feel warm. Thank you for your kindness <3
Not always but frequently broken homes result in children having extra hard life. You are speaking for millions of people around the world. It's that relatable. Emulate a good example and move in that direction step by step. Also make sure to distance yourself from negative influences (acquaintances or blood relatives). Good luck!
Thank you for your kind comment!
I dont know why our parents didnt show us how to budget when my dad was good at that because we didnt have a lot of money. I learned later on. Our parents told us to live at home as long as we want to save money. Our parents told us credit cards are dangerous. Stay out of debt. Our parents made sure we saved. I knew about credit score.
My mom showed me how to budget as a teenager but I didn't learn how to budget as an adult. Our expenses are different when we become adults. Thats how I look at it. Our parents didnt know a lot about saving, looking for apartments or credit scores. Theres also this belief that credit cards are bad or that its too expensive to live on your own and I think that trickled into how our parents raised us.
Theres nothing wrong with you living at home again. Work to save and invest money for your future. Invest with a legitimate reputable company. Never feel like a failure. Know youre doing youre best. Im glad you were hired at 19. I wasnt exactly prepared to work at a job with different people, but i learned. I focused on doing the job. As kids, we got hand me downs, shopped at discount stores, didnt eat out alot, didnt get much gifts, and other savings things. Youre fortunate to have a parent that let you stay with them. I stayed with my parents until age 32. I paid my parents rent after college. I had part time jobs in hs and college. One college summer i had a part time and fulltime job. I also shouldve saved more money when i was younger. After working a bit after college, i realized i needed to save more.
I'm at home too but I don't see myself as unsuccessful, just late. I don't want to move in with a man just to save money and be at his mercy.. and I like my mom. It's hard out here. I think a lot of us are going through something similar right now. Just starting out at all is really hard. I can also relate to not feeling "verbally confident" and not being able to respond to people in the way I'd want. I've got 3.5 degrees, work at a hospital, and I still can't do it.
Im happy you like your mom! lol thats good. Yes, a lot of us millenials are living with parents and it feels awkward because we thought our lives would be different. Lets root for eachother.
Sounds familiar grew up in a single family house hold. Moved back in 2019 when my relationship broke up, getting my self together back at home.
you can do it buddy. Take your time and enjoy the process. I learned that I cant compare myself to others because we all have different starting points.
Important testimony! Accept Jesus :)
Bro it ain't your fault . This is a two person economy now. You can't survive as a singleton. All homes and rents are priced for dual incomes. If you are not wifing up some poor lass then not much you can do. Don't stress it. Is what it is.
Are you Irish? Never thought of it this way. I remember seeing a comment from a woman saying "I felt like I was being punished for not having kids. This is why so many of us have roommates because its hard to afford rent alone....a coworker who lived with his gf once said "I don't envy you guys who have roommates" LOL and I'm like "well we dont want to but we have to. We're not in a relationship like you"
@sonicxis4ever I'm from Kent in England . Broke up with my gf moved back home last year at 31. Dad doesn't even care. The town I live in is in top 5 most expensive postcodes outside of London he knows I'm not going to randomly be earning £80k a year to afford some flat. It's nothing to be ashamed of at all. Canadians for example. Minimum wage like $12.50 in Edmonton but wage needed to rent an apartment is $35.50 haha
@ ok I thought you were Irish😩 becuase you said “lass” lol. I’m American. I wonder if it’s more expensive where you are? NYC is expensive. If you were here we could probably be roommates
@sonicxis4ever I'm sure new York is like the most expensive property in the world haha . Like London here .... Unless you have a "London job" ( finance in the city or something similar ) your just crippling yourself by living in London . Not to mention almost no British people left in London don't know why anyone would want to live there 😂
You can still buy your own place as a single person, it just takes longer. Stay with your parents throughout your 20s, save up, then in your 30s you should have plenty of money. If you dont have the ability to do this then you will struggle. I'm buying my own place this year outright and I only work part time so it is possible
thank you
I never imagined this video would help someone. Thank you!!
You nailed it!
Facts. Being an introvert doesnt mean you have social anxiety although it is more common with introverts. Im an introvert but I can be an extrovert when the situation calls for it, but my default state is that I dont mind being alone, doesnt mean I dont enjoy company. Plus believing introversion means shy will not allow you to grow cause you make it your identity. Most people are ambiverts that lean more either way. And it's much flexible as well as you go through life your personality and mindset will change.
Well you have to work two job because if you want to get ahead AND accomplish anything. Yes things were cheaper before for example im 36 and for 90% of my life i lived with my parents. In fact i recently moved two years ago because my parents decided to retire overseas since America is going to shit! Personally im successful because im literally always working from my day job to my businesses. And if you want to increase your income you NEED to increase your skills
@@aim-for-greatn3z947 because saving for a major expense is challenging . I’m saving at least $800 every two weeks. But like I said, the cost of living is not proportionate to what we make at our jobs and even with my professional job as an interpreter it’s still hard.
@sonicxis4ever i agree! At least your saving 800 every two weeks. But that's enough to make something happen as long you save it up and execute with a plan. Don't know your age but I'm 36 and I started my investing career on a McDonald's pay, so it's possible.... Most don't have the determination or ambition though. But a plan is a MUST I pray you have one at least.
I agree that no one should use labels as an excuse to stop growing, however I always see the rhetoric "Everybody thinks they're--" followed by a trait that's deemed "Trendy" like introversion or on a more serious note autistic. I think that it's important to allow people the freedom to try to understand themselves through labels as long as they don't become an excuse. But also, I think just complaining about the worst of the worst and wasting your time being offended about something like someone being vulnerable and honest about their limits is stressful. There's a fine line between people making up "excuses" versus actually just being self-aware. In America we also have such a massive "politeness" culture which can be draining and fake. I'd rather someone be completely honest with me and tell me they're drained then hold resentment within themselves and then suddenly snap because I've pushed them too far. (Without even realizing it.) I realize that's not necessarily what this video was attempting to address, but I think when we have conversations about things like introversion and extroversion especially, operational definitions and scientific research backing videos like these would give a take like this more depth and meaning. Personally I've been told I'm an ambivert by some, extremely introverted by others, and then sometimes I even surprise people by displaying uncharacteristically extroverted takes. Introversion, extroversion, MBTI, cognitive functions, archetypes, whatever, they should be utilized as a tool for self discovery and not another way to punch down on people who are just trying to figure themselves out. Absolutely not saying that you are doing that but it's just something I've noticed that happens over the years. TL;DR, I think you're on the right track, but don't waste your energy letting comments like theirs offend you. Realistically they're perfectly reasonable comments but if you take them personally, it can become a problem. But hey, have a good day man. I wish it was snowing where I lived. It was a beautiful atmosphere.
I'm sharing my experience and what I've noticed in my life. Growing up, nobody ever said "I'm an introvert"... we were able to socialize and have good friendships....now it has become an excuse to just be mean or rude to people... I would never, ever, tell my friend "I'm an introvert and I'm sorry but you drain me, too." Just say you dont like me lol. Being overwhelmed, drained, tired, or even anxious are normal emotions everyone feels. Being honest would look like.. "I'm an introvert but I can only hang out for a few hours until I need alone time." Dont make it about the other person. You mentioned America being super polite..I think we care about labels too much. I've heard people say "Well, thats just how I am..its the scorpio in me..." I just think we subscribe to labels to the point where we limit ourselves and think we cant do more than we actually could.
in nyc it’s simply impossible now, it’s tht simple. Only solution is change locations
Looking handsome man 👍🏼
Grinder here is so gross and rife with mental illness. It’s all so transactional and there’s a total lack of emotional connection. Have had stalkers, 💩 eaters, pedos, MAGA fanatics and more. Where all the sane cute geeky guys at?
Also, have a little class. Most of those guys on the apps are animals and slobs.
@sonicxis4ever Yeah he did it in his bathroom. Then he dropped his pipe, broke it, stepped on the glass and proceeded to cry like a baby while high on meth 🙄
Thats exactly my point. Especially when people online claim that they are introverts when more often then not they are uncomfortable/afraid of meeting new people and socializing
data true
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Honestly, you’ve got to pave your route to financial freedom and work towards that goal. Identify what you want to be in life and outline the baby steps you need to take to get there. The sooner you start, the better you’ll be because time can never be gained back. The cost of living in NY today unfortunately, requires one to have a 6 figure salary or more. This is why many people consider moving out at some point. I believe you mentioned liking to learn languages so I would explore more about other translator career options if that’s your passion. Another effective way to increase your salary is to job hop. There may be other companies that pay more for the same position you are doing. If you find one, why not apply. Stay with them for about 6 months and repeat the process again. In one year, I was increase my salary by 250% doing this. LinkedIn is also great for networking as well. Connect with recruiters and go from there.
Another great option, if you go the social media route instead, is to do more content about languages, their origin, and what interested you in them, etc.
What do you mean? Ive saved up 1,000. I lost my job in April… started working this current job in October
It’s a process for sure but I know I’m doing the right things but there’s different factors that make it hard. My mom doesn’t work, she uses the kitchen a lot and we’re always sharing space so it’s hard to meal prep and do my responsibilities
Yeah I understand what you mean regarding the struggles of sharing spaces. I’ve been in a similar situation and trying to get privacy can definitely be a hassle. Regarding the job hopping strategy, I was mentioning to try and switch jobs after every 6 months to somewhere that gives higher pay until you get to the desired salary you want.
@ I’ve done that for the past 10 years and it’s been very hard because the food industry isn’t stable. Since I’ve started working freelance I’ve had more stability. I’m making another video explaining everything
This is the realest TH-cam video . Thank you for this 🫶🏾✨
@@jadaaa_mp girl I didn’t even know you watched my TH-cam. I miss you! Hope you are doing well🌸
Great Vid! Overall, sexuality is very complex so I am glad we have apps that cater to it.
I thought my life would be a lot different too. It's really hard to find a reason to keep going when everything is so hard
What did you expect your life like? :-/
I guess the issue on gay dating apps is the same all around the world. It's the same on blued, the Chinese version of grindr, which really makes me wonder maybe this thing isn't normal in the first place. Back when we didn't have the concept of lgbtq, we would tend to communicate in a deeper and meaningful way in order to really know the person. But now, considering all that's been going on, the best way is to quit the dating apps and to focus on ourselves.
Are you Chinese? Never heard of blued but I've spent time learning Chinese on skype with friends. I think its the same all over the world. We are broken, have trauma and need healing. People just started having sex and dating in their 20's. I definitely feel behind in life. I started having a lot of sex and trying to "make up for lost time" and wondered if I was "normal" or addicted. Even going to gay bars doesnt do it for me. People stare at you.... theres cliques. Nobody wants to talk or meet. They would rather message you on grindr vs walking up to you and saying hi.
Having fun learning Chinese? Yes I'm from China and I've been leaning Spanish on Duolingo too. And no, I don't feel like I'm in a rush to have sex now in my twenties as I know good things can never rush. And yeah the vibes in the gay community can be really toxic sometimes, which just gives us another reason to focus on ourselves instead of paying much attention to the negative energy
@ 我学了11年中文👍🏽
@ yes the gay community can be toxic to each other. Were our own “worst enemies”
Wow, that's impressive! You practice your Chinese with a Chinese friend too?
Awe I think this has to be my favorite video of yours so far. Love the positive message you sent. I agree that you are very eloquent, intelligent, and special. I am sorry that you were bullied when you were younger. I am glad that you turned those negatives into positives by becoming a better version of yourself. I myself was bullied in elementary school and it had such an impact on my self esteem. As I got older, I’ve learned more how to love and embrace myself. I used to be shy about singing but recently got over my fear of being judged by others. Now I have a separate music channel where I am starting to post demo tracks. It would be cool to meet up one day in NY as I feel we have a lot in common.
I feel you when you said, "i thought my life would be different". *hug* i hope you find some sparks of joy
I think a lot of people are going through that right now. It sucks. I just remember life was different.
Don't base anything off Grindr. It's dangerous and just stay off it. Trust me.
@@mrsolodolo444 I see where you’re coming from. I’ve had crazy experiences and think God has always protected me from dangerous situations. I think you can have good experiences but you need to think with you brain and not your 🍆
Awe you should going to a local bar to make new friends. This time of the year is perfect due the the holidays. Happy New Years Eve! 🎉
I go to bars often but sometimes I dont want to drink :-(
grindr is very very very very very usually regarded as a hookup app so a lot of what you described is par for the course. I think people also hide age becuase ageism is wildly rampant in the gay community. As is racism, xenophobia, transphobia etc so I think some individuals also protect themselves by hiding some vital identifiers at first and not from a malicious or deceiving standpoint.
@ it’s ageism because I wanna hookup with a guy my age and not someone old enough to be my father? If a guy did that with a woman, people wouldn’t stand for it but it’s prevalent in the gay community. I’m ok with hookups. I never said Grindr was a dating app but I’ve met men who lied about their hiv status, doing drugs, and also put my safety at risk. None of that is ok. Ever.
having a race preference isn't wrong either.
@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa1aaaaaaaaaaaa1 I will say I dont agree with someone saying "no fems" "no blacks" "no white men ever. You are not the exception" i've seen these comments on apps.
@ I agree, I feel like if you believe that your safety was at risk then yes it’s definitely warranted to make decisions that keep you safe
@@sonicxis4ever that's fine you don't agree with it but the alternative is mandating people with no preference to you to instead consider you in their pool. You're only breeding resentment. Live and let live. If someone doesn't want to date a fem, that's fine, there still exists people that do. I only date within my own race, all my friends know, the people that hate me know. It keeps everyone out of the dark and more people should care less. Toughen up.
As a non-binary trans person, I have a hard time existing in public anymore after putting my face out there. It feels like everyone in the grocery store is investigating me.
I think the worst is when you do put your face out there and you express your preferences, and then every gay guy in the area now knows who you are and what you like. Then they take it upon themselves to *cough* harass you out in public. It's a dangerous amount of visibility, and people don't tell you that before you get on there and it is too late and you've built yourself a reputation.
@@ifrean1174 I haven’t experienced that but I hate noticing people on Grindr in real life. They stare at me and I hate that theh know my business. Maybe we should try keeping a low profile. Keep your display name simple or just put emojis and say “inquire within” as your bio. I remember one guy message me and said “didn’t you work at this one place…” and he had no picture of himself. That’s scary
@Sonicxis4ever Not enough people are talking about this either. I was very open about certain interests of mine and I would get people who would show up to my place of work and do stuff they know I like to sexually harass me just because it got a reaction out of me. What I noticed is it was a lot of straight guys, meaning straight guys will literally troll around the app just to find gay guys to harass. It's super unsafe, invasive, and it opens the door to let strangers into your sexual life. It's all around a bad idea. That is also besides the fact that if you share any nudes, you better believe they are getting shared around to everyone in the area, and they will degrade and humiliate you over it as well. Too many young guys are getting on the app and getting their lives and reputations ruined due to malicious people because they didn't know any better. There needs to be a PSA about it, I swear.
@@ifrean1174 May I ask...where you live? dont have to be specific but Im curious what country you're in! I live in nyc and, it's pretty unsafe in general (for women, gay men, etc) but on dating apps especially it's even more dangerous. I've had guys message me, when i blocked him, he messaged me on another account.
@Sonicxis4ever I'm from California. We are very accepting here for the most part. In fact I think we are OVERLY accepting, to the point where I think straight people here have a gay man fetish honestly. The amount of straight men and women who harass me is insane and the couples that want a plus one are the worst. I would prefer being called a slur rather than people being creeps about their gay obsession honestly.
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Grindr has ruined the gay culture. They should be held accountable. I have never and probably will never be in a real relationship because the gay culture had been destroyed
I resonate with this
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